Seamus McAndrews

Second in the line of ten sons born to Mary and Chadrick McAndrews senior of Ballicastle. Six foot six with dark blond hair that had a natural wave fell just past his shoulders. Thirty four summers seen. He wore artifacts in clan tradition, Druid in nature and training, he is an adept. Devilish deep blue eyes gleam as dimples dance aside that broad grin, a devil may care attitude. He was built tough as he trained and worked hard, well versed in the art of combat and Druidism. An active mind held many interests as he was inquisitive, always learning. A silvery blue billowing pirate shirt, black pants and boots, made up his attire when he wasn't shirtless. Accented by silver buttons and an intricately worked buckle, Celtic design of three pinwheels. A sword hung at his side along with a dagger tucked away. He had a way about him and it showed in his casual stride, easygoing and fun loving, one who loved life and the wonders it held.

Handsome in kind like all his brothers. Hard to tell them apart until one got to know them. Each had their own personality but there was an underlying quality they all shared, trustworthy and honest. He beckons: "Come hither lass", Seamus McAndrews is "Jake" to friends and family. A devilish flirt at times but all good naturedly. His studies were done under Aaeron Barrett and he eventually devised an irrigation system that helped in the recovery of Ballicastle. He looked forward to passing on his knowledge to his children.

Everyone knew when Seamus was coming for they'd hear him bellowing out the Scotsman song. Luckily he had a good Irish baritone voice and could sing well in tune.

As time passed he met one he married. They first had a son whom they named Riley, and the McAndrews clan saw its new generation. It was some time after their twin daughters were born, Mary Coleen and Marissa Jewel that his wife went back to her homeland to help a dying aunt. She never returned and Seamus went in search of her only to find at first none knew where she had gone. Finally with the help of his brother Michael she was found but an accident left her without knowledge of them and he realized she was no longer the woman he had married but a stranger. It took some time to heal and he had stayed away until he did but now he was home to be with family and friends. His own responsibilities taken up as a single dad and thus life would continue and the past now left behind. The years passed and had not married again but he was his old self, that is what mattered.

He was second in line to the crown so worked very closely with Chadrick in political matters and the well being of their lands. All the brothers helped out in various areas as one ran a lumber yard, another the mines and yet another a fleet of ships. They all had their gifts and all was utilized to the benefit of Ballicastle lands and Heathfield.

Ballicastle stood majestically upon their lands, room enough to keep the McAndrews brothers all there along with wives and children. Some moved into their own homes to have that edge of privacy. The grounds were well kept and many gardens held numerous flowers and bushes. Spring and summer were especially beautiful with the sweet fragrance that filled the air. Various lakes nearby offered swimming, boating and fishing to any who wished to make use of them.

Scotsman Song

Oh a Scotsman tried and true left the bar one evening fair. And one could tell by how he walked he'd had more than his share. He stumbled round 'til he could no longer keep his feet. Then he stumbled off unto the grass to sleep beside a stream.
"Ring-ding diddle diddle aye-dee-oh, Ring di-diddle-aye-oh, Oh he stumbled off unto the grass to sleep beside a stream.

Well about that time two and lovely ladies happened by. An one said to the other, with a twinkle in her eye. Oh see yon sleepy Scotsman, so strong and handsome built? Well I wonder if it's true what they don't wear beneath their kilts. Ring-ding diddle diddle aye-dee-oh, Ring di-diddlee-aye-oh, Oh I wonder if it's true what they don't wear beneath their kilts.

Well they snuck up to that sleeping Scotsman, quiet as could be. And they lifted up his kilt a little bit so they might see. And there for them to behold, beneath that Scottish skirt, was nothing more than God had graced him with upon his birth. Ring-ding diddle diddle aye-dee-oh, Ring di-diddlee-aye-oh, Was nothing more than God had graced him with upon his birth.

Well they marveled for a moment, then one said, 'We must be gone. Well let's leave a present for our friend before we move along.' As a gift, they left a blue silk ribbon tied into a bow. Around the bonnie sword the Scotsman's kilt beneath did show. Ring-ding diddle diddle aye-dee-oh, Ring di-diddlee-aye-oh, Around the bonnie sword the Scotsman's kilt beneath did show.

Well the Scotsman a little later, he awoke to nature's call. And as he lifted up his kilt, what he got and what he saw. And in a strangled voice, he said, 'I can't believe me eyes! I don't know where ye been, me lad, but I see ye took first prize!' Ring-ding diddle diddle aye-dee-oh, Ring di-diddlee-aye-oh, I don't know where ye been, me lad, but I see ye took first prize!