Tormoidic Dynasty

The Tormoidic Dynasty was a royal house that ruled Scotland from 1718 to 1818. Contemporary Scottish historians mark the era of their time in power as Tormoidic Scotland.

The Dynasty's rule began with its namesake monarch Tormoid I. His rule was marked by autocracy and repression, as various political purges and harsh punishments against Iverachite supporters in government and in public were committed under his orders. After his death, his eldest daughter Milread succeeded him, and exerted little power, preferring luxury and leaving most of political affairs with her ministers. Tormoid II succeeded her after he launched a coup against her. Although relatively more relaxed than his father, he eventually implemented harsh measures against those that challenged the legitimacy of their rule. After losing the Feachrani Revolution, Tormoid's grip on power faltered, and he was eventually ousted by his Iverachite successor Caomhainn II in a royal civil war.

The Dynasty's reputation is usually seen with ignominy. Scottish historians noted the overall detrimental effect they inflicted onto Scotland itself, and this was taken in and perpetuated by Folaisian, Feachrani and Argeadian historians and nationalists.

Tormoid I
Tormoid I was the first monarch of the dynasty. In a bloodless coup against Seathan III of Scotland, Tormoid ascended the throne and immediately purged Iverachite supporters to consolidate his power.

During his rule, Tormoid was known to be a charismatic autocrat. Supporters and court attendants would be captivated by his presence, which was often captured by commissioned portraits. On the other hand, he would enact harsh punishments to those that challenged his legitimacy and supported the Iverachites.

Milread
Milread was the second ruler of the dynasty. Unlike her father, she preferred a life of luxury and left political affairs to her ministers.

Milread was given the nickname leannan-fèidh, which translates to "deer-lover." This was because she had an intimate relationship with a deer, and would on occassion perform sexual acts with it at night. Despite beastiality being illegal in Scotland, Milread insisted that it be kept secret, under threat of purge, if not death.

Tormoid II
After her death, Tormoid II succeeded her.

His reign was more relaxed than his father's and her elder sister's. Tormoid would assent acts that would repeal harsh punishments to offenders of his throne, and of the Iverachites, in order to garner their support.