Thaddeus the Seer

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Thaddeus at Pennsic LII.
Information
Resides: Shire of Rusted Woodlands
Status: Active Member
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Purpure with two white skulls with red goutte de sang "third-eye" and sable per chevron with white horseshoe crab targeant inverted.
Award & Office Badges

Introduction

Thaddeus the Seer is a heavy weapons fighter who began fighting in the East Kingdom in the Shire of Rusted Woodlands circa 2018 CE. In that time he has accumulated friends who support him on the battlefield which showed him the value of honor and service. His campaigns at war and drive in tournament reflect that he is the Disciple of the Demon King serving as squire for Ryouko'jin Of-The Iron-Skies, Demon of the East. Throughout the first three years of training and fighting he came across, fought with, and became a member of House Carpathia under Dread Lord Klaus Winterhalter von Walachey. His main weapons forms are two swords and polearm but he is also proficient with greatswords and the classic sword and shield. Alongside these skills Thaddeus has established his proficiency for war serving the populace to push for decisive victories and protection of East Kingdom baronages. Thaddeus and his forces are the first to claim victory as the invading barony against the Barony of the Bridge at War of Pearls III in AS 59. On this path Thaddeus faces the challenges the East Kingdom offers in the business of learning the codes of Bushido and Chivalry through the guidance of his comrades.

Persona

Thaddeus the Seer can be described as a warrior from the 13th century at the time period observing the reign of Leszek II the Black (1279-1288 AD) and the years of the Golden Horde's invasion of Poland. Thaddeus was conscripted to arms for the Horde after surviving the second sacking of Sandomierz (1260 AD) through gruesome events short of a miracle. Thaddeus's allegiance to Berke Khan and conversion to Tengrism led to the Piast Dynasty decreeing him as an apostate which motivated him to battle the state of Christendom. This fate landed in favor of eventually fighting alongside other like-minded groups within the Golden Horde including the Lithuanians, Ruthenians, and Khazars in the ranks of the Mongol army. Together they invaded Hungary including the disputed lands of Transylvania against the frontier forces of Béla IV.

After years of fighting in the ranks of the Golden Horde, Thaddeus has made the progress of integrating. Success in many battles offered him to be organized in the zuun of Pax Mongolica during the reign of Kublai Khan. Out of those 100 fighters, he proved himself through dueling, horse wrestling and racing in the summers among his Mongol companions. With feats of prowess and his service to the realm, Thaddeus rose above to become a exclusive member of the Khan's arban of the Horde, championing the virtues of his kingdom.

Offices & Positions

• Squire to Ryouko'jin Of-The Iron-Skies, the Demon King of Three Heavens at Pennsic XLIX in August AS 57, 2022.
• Bannerman of House Carpathia.
• Esquire of The Requiem.
• Knight Marshal of the Shire of Rusted Woodlands (September AS 58, 2023 - Present).
• The Second Beast of the East (May AS 59, 2024 - June AS 60, 2025).
• Captain of the Iron Guard for the Barony of Iron Bog (July AS 59, 2024 - Present).
• Unbelted Champions team for Pennsic LI, AS 59, 2024.
• Southern Lieutenant of the Queen's Guard for Matthew and Fiamuin (October - April AS 59, 2025).
• Unit Lieutenant in the Southern Army Black Lance Alliance (February AS 59 - Present).
• Queen's Guard for Ryouko'jin II and Indrakshi II (April AS 59 - October AS 60, 2025).
• Unbelted Champions team for Pennsic LII, AS 60, 2025.
• Unbelted Heroic Champion for Pennsic LII, AS 60, 2025.

Kingdom Awards

• Awarded the Silver Tyger at 100 Minutes War XXXI, AS 56, 2021 by Ioannes II and Honig II.
• Awarded as Blue Tyger Legion (R & I) at Pennsic XLIX, AS 57, 2022 by Ryouko'jin and Indrakshi.
• Awarded the Rabbit in the Moon at Olympic River Wars I, AS 57, 2022 by Ryouko'jin and Indrakshi.
• Inducted into the Order of the Tygers Combattant at Pennsic LI, AS 59, 2024 by Tindal II and Emerson.
• Awarded the Sovereign's Award of Esteem and Consort's Award of Esteem at Coronation of Ryouko'jin II and Indrakshi II, AS 59, 2025 by Matthew and Fiamuin.
• Awarded the Sovereign's Award of Esteem at River Wars XIII, AS 60, 2025 by Ryouko'jin II and Indrakshi II.

Honors and Recognitions

• Won the office of Baronial Champion of Concordia of the Snows at War of the Roses in May AS 57, 2022.
• Won the office of Baronial Champion of Iron Bog at the Iron Bog Investiture and Equestrian Championship in June AS 58, 2023.
• Heraldic Torchlit Tournament Champion at War of Pearls II in June AS 58, 2023.
• Won Beast of the East at Iron Bog in May AS 59, 2024.
• Inducted into the Order of the Sable Gauntlet at Iron Bog by Baron André l'Épervier and Baroness Genevra d'Angoulême in July AS 59, 2024.
• Won the office of Baronial Champion of Bhakail at the Bhakail Commons in September AS 59, 2024.
• Won the Market Day at Birka Heavy Weapon Bear Pit Tournament of Stonemarche in January AS 59, 2025.
• Commanded the Black Lance Alliance and won on the City and Field Battles at Pennsic LII in August, AS 60, 2025.
• Won the Valhalla Melee at River Wars XIII in September, AS 60, 2025.

Left: Thaddeus is recognized for winning the bear pit tournament at Birka in January, 2025

Right: Thaddeus serving as one of the unbelted champions at Pennsic, 2024.

Event Staff & Service

• Progenitor of activities at Southern Army Sunday practices.
• Proceeded at Opening Ceremony, Pennsic XLIX, L, LI, LII ('22-'25).
• Vigil (food) for Sir Hugo at Pennsic XLIX.
• Vigil (guard) for Sir Bari of Anglesey at Pennsic XLIX.
• East Kingdom War College Staff (August 2023 - Present).
• Marshalled for East Kingdom Novice Day, June 2023, '24.
• Marshalled for Sparta Ren Faire, September 2023, '24, '25.
• Marshalled for Southern Region War Camp, June 2024.
• Marshalled for Tournament of Roses and War of Pearls, June 2024.
• Warlord of Concordia for War of Pearls III in June 2024.
• Marshalled for Iron Bog Day of Champions, July 2024.
• Vigil (guard) for Sir Guillaume Du Chantier at Pensic LI, August 2024.
• Staffed for Coronation of Ryouko'jin II and Indrakshi II, April 2025.
• Dayboard for Waking of the Salamander IV, April 2025.
• Marshalled for Beast of the East III, June 2025.
• Deputy Marshal for Novice Day, July 2025.
• Marshal in Charge for Bhakail Commons, September 2025.

Projects & Publications

Thaddeus's interests in arts and sciences include reconstructions of Pre-Columbian era artifacts from the New World and documenting the cultures of the Western Hemisphere. Created works include ceramic effigy tobacco pipes from Algonquin, Iroquois, and Lenni-Lenape material culture during the Early Woodlands Period (1000-200 BCE).

Literary arts such as poems and essays written by Thaddeus also float in the East Kingdom's pool of knowledge. Such example would be the Word of the Beast which was published in AS 60 as an heirloom piece of literature that is to be passed down along with the other treasures awarded to the Beast of the East, where their wisdom will be collected and shared across the realm.

Other academic pursuits include covering topics on Tengri shamanism, Vedic arts, and the teachings of occult sciences through the expression of the visible self with fabric crafts.

In Case of Court

Contact Thaddeus when there is a task he must prepare to complete for Royal or Baronial court if he is included in the proceeding staff. If you wish to call him for court as a surprise please contact Marquess Ryouko'jin, Dread Lord Klaus, or Sir Tanaka Raiko. Please address Thaddeus as he/him/his.

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