Eist Tuirseach

Eist Tuirseach was the Jarl of Skellige who became the King of Cintra via his marriage with Queen Calanthe in 1252. By 1257, Eist had obtained the crown of Skellige, succeeding his brother Bran Tuirseach. The position of jarl was then passed onto Crach an Craite, Eist's nephew whom he mentored. Eist was reputed as an extraordinary warrior and sailor who had disdained marriage until lying eyes upon the Lioness of Cintra.

When the Nilfgaardian Empire invaded in 1263, he bravely led the defense until perishing in the Battle of Marnadal. Hearing of carnage and the death of his uncle, Crach denied to sign a truce with Nilfgaard and swore bloody revenge on them.