Eochaid Bres (New Earth)



Real Name: Eochaid Bres Nicknames: No known nicknames Former Aliases: Eouchu Bres; King Bres Other Current Aliases: No other known current aliases

Status
Occupation: Monarch Legal Status: Bres is a legal citizen of the city of Thierna Na Oge. Identity: Public, although the modern surface world is largely unaware of her existence. Marital Status: Single Group Affiliation: Conclave of Twelve Base of Operations: Thierna Na Oge, Atlantis

Origin
Bres was a citizen of the Atlantean lost city of Thierna Na Oge and a respected member of the Tuatha De Danaan. She served on the ruling city council known as the Conclave of Twelve under the leadership of her sister, King Nuada Silverarm. However, Bres was ambitious and coveted the throne for herself. She convinced the other eleven Conclave members that Nuada had fallen out of favor with the goddess, Dana, and needed to abdicate her seat.

Like many members of the Tuatha De Danann, Bres was capable of wielding great magic, but she was wild and untrained in the proper use of her power. Regardless, it was still enough to unseat her sister and declare herself the new King of Thierna Na Oge. Bres placed Nuada in a dungeon cell, but only after having her right arm torn off at the hands of a vicious Firbolg.

During this time, the Atlantean hero known as Aquaman discovered the lost city of Thierna Na Oge and embarked upon a quest to recover the stolen Royal Seal of Atlantis. King Bres' mages discovered Aquaman and, believing him to be a spy, quickly captured him, placing him inside the same cell with Nuada. With Aquaman's help, Nuada was able to escape from the dungeon and placed herself in self-imposed exile. Bres continued to rule over Thierna Na Oge for several years until Nuada returned to reclaim her rightful crown.

Place of Birth: Thierna Na Oge, Atlantis Known Relatives: Nuada Silverhand (sister) First Appearance: Aquaman (Volume 2) #1

History
History of character unknown.

Characteristics
Height: Height unknown Weight: Weight unknown Eyes: Eye colour unknown Hair: Green Skin: Like all members of the Tuatha De Dannan, Bres' skin is golden-orange in color. Unusual Features: Aside from her orange skin, Bres also has green hair. While this may appear unusual to regular humans, it is a common hair color amongst the Tuatha De Dannan

Powers
Known Powers: Bres can tap into the mystical energy of the Earth in order to wield a variety of supernatural effects. However, her flagrant and aggressive nature precludes her from ever becoming a truly focused mage. Known Abilities: Bres possesses great leadership skills and can command the respect of those in service to her. She is likewise a master manipulator, and has used the art of diplomacy to satisfy her own selfish aims. Strength Level: Bres' strength level is several times greater than that of an average surface world human. The full physical potential of her race is unknown.

Miscellaneous
Equipment: Bres has access to one of the original twelve Zodiac Crystals of pre-Cataclysm Atlantis. The crystal is housed inside of an artifact called the Lia Fail, and allows her access to even greater stores of magical energy. Transportation: No known transportation. Weapons: No known weapons.

Trivia

 * Bres is named after Eochaid Bres, a male ruler of the Tuatha De Dannan in Celtic folklore.


 * The ruling monarch of Thierna Na Oge is commonly referred to as King regardless of their gender.

Recommended Readings

 * Aquaman (Volume 2)
 * Aquaman (Volume 5)

Related Articles

 * Aquaman
 * Conclave of Twelve
 * Nuada Silverhand
 * Thierna Na Oge
 * Tuatha De Dannan