Rannoch

Rannoch is the main character in Fire Bringer. He is a red deer with a patch of white fur in the shape of an oaken leaf on his forehead. Rannoch is the deer mentioned in the Prophecy, describing him as an incarnation of Herne.

Appearance
Rannoch is a strong, majestic, and fast deer, like his deceased father Brechin. He has twelve-point antlers and a patch of white fur in the shape of an oaken leaf on his forehead.

History
The first stag to set eyes on Rannoch when he was a fawn was Blindweed, the storyteller. As he comforted him, he noticed the patch of white fur in the shape of an oaken leaf. Blinweed was very surprised when he saw this. He told Eloin what he saw, and at first she didn't believe him, but when she took a closer look she saw the mark.

Brechin, Rannoch's father, was betrayed and killed by Drail, Sgorr, and the Draila. Sgorr attempted to kill Rannoch as well, but Eloin switched Rannoch with Bracken's stillborn calf, which tricked Sgorr into thinking that Rannoch was a stillborn. Eloin was then taken to Drail, while Bracken escaped with Rannoch and raised him herself.

Rannoch journeyed long and far throughout his quest, speaking to other animals and saving them from peril. He befriended Liam the human, who helped him in the final battle against Sgorr. He also discovered Sgorr's secret in that the latter had killed a human child and eaten the heart.

After Sgorr was finally defeated, Rannoch became the new lord of the herd. He lived a peaceful life and eventually died of old age.

Family
Mother: Eloin

Father: Brechin

Mother (Foster): Bracken

Mate: Willow

Calves: Peppa (jr), Brechin (jr), and others unknown