Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Ladislas Kegg====== =====Introduction===== Ladislas Kegg was a Scottish [[wizard]] from the medieval era, infamous in wizarding history as the creator of Creaothceann, an exceedingly dangerous and now-banned wizarding game. His legacy is primarily associated with this brutal sport, which is considered one of the more perilous forerunners to modern [[Quidditch]]. =====Biography===== Almost all that is known of Ladislas Kegg's life comes from his association with the game he invented, Creaothceann. He is believed to have lived sometime during the 13th or 14th century (video game). The game originated in Scotland and involved players strapping [[cauldron]]s to their heads with leather straps. The objective was to fly around on brooms and attempt to catch a charmed barrage of falling rocks, known as //moidhealan//, in their cauldrons. The game gained a degree of popularity, despite its obvious dangers, and a club was founded in Kegg's name. However, the game's extreme violence and the numerous fatalities it caused led to its eventual ban by the [[Ministry of Magic]] in 1762. To commemorate the many [[wizards]] who died playing the sport, the Ladislas Kegg Memorial Museum was established. =====Physical Appearance and Personality===== There is no known description of Ladislas Kegg's physical appearance. Based on his invention of such a reckless and life-threatening game, it can be inferred that he possessed a personality that was audacious, thrill-seeking, and had a blatant disregard for personal safety. The creation of Creaothceann suggests he was a figure who embraced extreme danger as a form of sport. =====Magical Abilities and Skills===== Specific magical skills possessed by Ladislas Kegg are not documented. The creation of Creaothceann would have required proficiency in [[Charms]], at the very least to enchant the //moidhealan// to fall from the sky. As a historical figure notable enough to be featured on a [[Famous Wizard Card]], he was likely a competent [[wizard]], though details of his broader magical talents are lost to history. =====Possessions===== No specific possessions of Ladislas Kegg are mentioned in any known records, aside from the presumed ownership of a [[wand]] and the [[cauldron]]s used in his game. =====Relationships===== Information regarding Ladislas Kegg's family, friends, or enemies is unknown. His historical record is tied exclusively to his role as the founder of Creaothceann. =====Etymology===== * **Ladislas:** The name is a Latinized form of the Slavic name Vladislav, meaning "to rule with glory." While common in Central and Eastern Europe, it is an unusual name for a figure from Scotland. * **Kegg:** This surname is likely a variant of "Keig," a Scottish place name from Aberdeenshire, which would align with his Scottish origins. It may also be a play on the word "keg," a small barrel, which has a shape reminiscent of the [[cauldron]]s central to his dangerous game. =====Behind the Scenes===== * All canonical information regarding Ladislas Kegg and the game of Creaothceann originates from the supplementary book //[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]// by Kennilworthy Whisp. * Ladislas Kegg appears on a [[Famous Wizard Card]] in the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]] and [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]] video games. This card is the source for his approximate life dates of c. 13th-14th century (video game).
