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* '''Straight''': Claidheamh mac Dòmhnall (or possibly mac Kerr considering his {{southpaw|advantage}} tendencies, though it's heavily disputed as to what his actual bloodline ''is''), TheBigGuy, has direct Scottish roots, and is usually the first to go out, even when he (along with the rest of his friends) are scared pale.

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* '''Straight''': Claidheamh mac Dòmhnall (or possibly mac Kerr considering his {{southpaw|advantage}} tendencies, though it's heavily disputed as to what his actual bloodline ''is''), Kerr, TheBigGuy, has direct Scottish roots, and is usually the first to go out, even when he (along with the rest of his friends) are scared pale.



* '''Implied''': A fellow described as "eating [[HaggisIsHorrible a terrible meal of minced mutton]]" is also described as a brave fighter.



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* '''Straight''': Claidheamh mac Dòmhnall, TheBigGuy, has direct Scottish roots, and is usually the first to go out, even when he (along with the rest of his friends) are scared pale.

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* '''Straight''': Claidheamh mac Dòmhnall, Dòmhnall (or possibly mac Kerr considering his {{southpaw|advantage}} tendencies, though it's heavily disputed as to what his actual bloodline ''is''), TheBigGuy, has direct Scottish roots, and is usually the first to go out, even when he (along with the rest of his friends) are scared pale.



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* '''Exploited''': ???Claidheamh's bravery usually means he's DesignatedPointMan.

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* '''Straight''': Claidheamh, TheBigGuy, has direct Scottish roots, and is usually the first to go out, even when he (along with the rest of his friends) are scared pale.

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* '''Straight''': Claidheamh, Claidheamh mac Dòmhnall, TheBigGuy, has direct Scottish roots, and is usually the first to go out, even when he (along with the rest of his friends) are scared pale.



** Claidheamh is a full-on Scotsman (And Celtic for that matter) who has absolutely 0 Anglo-Saxon blood, and is more often than not lugging around a [[{{BFS}} Claymore twice his height, width, and weight (and he's 7-and-a-half feet tall, with 3 feet wide shoulders, and weighs in approximately at 400 pounds)]]. Even when facing an EldritchAbomination, he may be absolutely horrified, [[{{Determinator}} but that will]] ''[[{{Determinator}} NOT]]'' [[{{Determinator}} stop him from fighting it off]].

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** Claidheamh is a full-on Scotsman (And Goidelic Celtic for that matter) who has absolutely 0 Anglo-Saxon blood, and is more often than not lugging around a [[{{BFS}} Claymore twice his height, width, and weight (and he's 7-and-a-half feet tall, with 3 feet wide shoulders, and weighs in approximately at 400 pounds)]]. Even when facing an EldritchAbomination, he may be absolutely horrified, [[{{Determinator}} but that will]] ''[[{{Determinator}} NOT]]'' [[{{Determinator}} stop him from fighting it off]].


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** Claidheamh literally fears nothing, as he psychologically has no sense of terror and fear, to the point that he doesn't understand about how scared people feel.


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** Claidheamh is a ProudWarriorRaceGuy.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Claidheamh is a full-on Scotsman (And Celtic for that matter) who has absolutely 0 Anglo-Saxon blood, and is more often than not lugging around a [[{{BFS}} Claymore twice his height, width, and weight (and he's 7-and-a-half feet tall, with 3 feet wide shoulders, and weighs in approximately at 400 pounds)]]. Even when facing an EldritchAbomination, he may be absolutely horrified, [[{{Determinator}} but that will]] ''[[{{Determinator}} NOT]]'' [[{{Determinator}} stop him from fighting it off]].

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Claidheamh is a full-on Scotsman (And Celtic for that matter) who has absolutely 0 Anglo-Saxon blood, and is more often than not lugging around a [[{{BFS}} Claymore twice his height, width, and weight (and he's 7-and-a-half feet tall, with 3 feet wide shoulders, and weighs in approximately at 400 pounds)]]. Even when facing an EldritchAbomination, he may be absolutely horrified, [[{{Determinator}} but that will]] ''[[{{Determinator}} NOT]]'' [[{{Determinator}} stop him from fighting it off]].



** Sir Robert, who's completely Anglo-Saxon, is a DirtyCoward.
** Sir Robert, who's completely Anglo-Saxon, is a Brave Anglo.



** That test result was actually for Bob, who ''is'' Anglo-Saxon. Further inspection firmly solidifies Claidheamh's Scottish roots.

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** That test result was actually for Bob, Sir Robert, who ''is'' Anglo-Saxon. Further inspection firmly solidifies Claidheamh's Scottish roots.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Claidheamh is a full on Scotsman (And Celtic for that matter) who has absolutely 0 Anglo-saxon blood, and is more often than not lugging around a [[{{BFS}} Claymore twice his height, width, and weight (and he's 7-and-a-half feet tall, with 3 feet wide shoulders, and weighs in approximately at 400 pounds)]]. Even when facing an EldritchAbomination, he may be absolutely horrified, [[{{Determinator}} but that will]] ''[[{{Determinator}} NOT]]'' [[{{Determinator}} stop him from fighting it off]].

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* '''Exaggerated''': Claidheamh is a full on full-on Scotsman (And Celtic for that matter) who has absolutely 0 Anglo-saxon Anglo-Saxon blood, and is more often than not lugging around a [[{{BFS}} Claymore twice his height, width, and weight (and he's 7-and-a-half feet tall, with 3 feet wide shoulders, and weighs in approximately at 400 pounds)]]. Even when facing an EldritchAbomination, he may be absolutely horrified, [[{{Determinator}} but that will]] ''[[{{Determinator}} NOT]]'' [[{{Determinator}} stop him from fighting it off]].off]].
** ''All'' Scotsmen are portrayed as such.



* '''Inverted''': Claidheamh is a DirtyCoward.

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** Claidheamh is usually brave. [[ThriftyScot That is, when any sort of expenditure is not involved]].

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** Claidheamh is usually brave. [[ThriftyScot That is, when any sort of expenditure is not involved]].until he's told that he needs to be]] PayingForTheActionScene. '''''[[OhCrap Alone]]'''''.
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** Claidheamh is usually brave. [[ThriftyScot That is, when any sort of expenditure is not involved]].
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* '''Zig-Zagged''': Whether or not Claidheamh's this, a DirtyCoward, or a ViolentGlasweigan is DependingOnTheWriter.

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* '''Zig-Zagged''': Whether or not Claidheamh's this, a DirtyCoward, or a ViolentGlasweigan ViolentGlaswegian is DependingOnTheWriter.
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'''Basic Trope''': A Scottish person is portrayed as brave, and is a physical and/or psychological powerhouse.
* '''Straight''': Claidheamh, TheBigGuy, has direct Scottish roots, and is usually the first to go out, even when he (along with the rest of his friends) are scared pale.
* '''Exaggerated''': Claidheamh is a full on Scotsman (And Celtic for that matter) who has absolutely 0 Anglo-saxon blood, and is more often than not lugging around a [[{{BFS}} Claymore twice his height, width, and weight (and he's 7-and-a-half feet tall, with 3 feet wide shoulders, and weighs in approximately at 400 pounds)]]. Even when facing an EldritchAbomination, he may be absolutely horrified, [[{{Determinator}} but that will]] ''[[{{Determinator}} NOT]]'' [[{{Determinator}} stop him from fighting it off]].
* '''Downplayed''': Claidheamh is a bit of a CowardlyLion, but he will still fight if it means he and his friends are safe.
* '''Justified''':
** It's inherent within Claidheamh to be brave.
** Claidheamh's rough upbringing taught him to be brave in the face of adversity.
* '''Inverted''': Claidheamh is a DirtyCoward.
* '''Subverted''':
** It appears Claidheamh is Scottish, but as it turns out, he's actually all Anglo-Saxon.
** Claidheamh is Scottish, but [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere chickens out every opportunity he gets]].
* '''Double Subverted''':
** That test result was actually for Bob, who ''is'' Anglo-Saxon. Further inspection firmly solidifies Claidheamh's Scottish roots.
** CharacterDevelopment kicks in, and Claidheamh finally starts to fight back.
* '''Parodied''':
** Even the tiniest smidge of Scottish blood (that's surrounded by all sorts of other ethnic bloods) will activate at the slightest sense of fear, automatically overpowering everything else in favor of engaging with the enemy and fighting it off.
** Claidheamh is a FearlessFool.
* '''Zig-Zagged''': Whether or not Claidheamh's this, a DirtyCoward, or a ViolentGlasweigan is DependingOnTheWriter.
* '''Averted''': Claidheamh isn't Scottish at all, and is a DirtyCoward.
* '''Enforced''':
** It's a national stereotype.
** The creator is Scottish and wants to portray a character with Scottish heritage in a positive light.
* '''Lampshaded''': "Nobody's attackin' me wit' impunity!"
* '''Invoked''': Claidheamh is taught by his parents to be braver, because they want a reputation that Scottish people will always have each others' back.
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