Thaddeus 'Scarecrow'

[Thaddeus]

Thaddeus 'Scarecrow'

(art by me)

Name: Thaddeus

Nickname: Scarecrow

Race: Ithecal

Date of Birth: Zi'da 1st - 688

Marks:

Note: Leucistic. Near fully white skin with blue eyes.

Factions Joined: None

Languages Spoken: Common - fluent

Appearance

^{(Art by me)}
A Leucistic male Thissum Ithecal, with near perfectly white skin and deep blue eyes, topping at 8' 2" tall and built like a true beast. His visage is keenly crocodile in nature with an odd ridge along his snout, highlighted by a scar reaching from under the right eye, across, and connecting to his left upper 'lip'. As bulky as is natural for his kind, though in the middle range of height, he weighs slightly more than he should given more defined musculature especially in his core/back and tail-- which is powerful enough on its own to be usable in combat for knocking down enemies. He does not walk with his tail held in the air, but lets it drag as to not use any more energy than needed. His gait can be described best as an almost skulking yet proud beast, with his nose tilted down to see others before him, but his head held up with relaxed shoulders.

His body possesses numerous shallow scars that often blend with his cracked skin, short the notable one on his face, and a second across his throat that looks more akin to a burn than caused by blade. His tail further supports his crocodile appearance with two distinct ridges of scutes that join 2/3 of the length down, making a flatter, broader tip perfect as a rudder when swimming. While his tail is long, the muscular core of it makes it less troublesome, surprisingly, even in more crowded spaces-- so long as people remember that Ithecal have tails and don't trip over it. Being stepped on seems to do nothing as he does not react at all, perhaps not even feeling the pressure through his thick hide. All in all; Thaddeus seems built to take a beating, and deal out double what is received.

Index

Personality
History
Skills & Knowledges
Skill Point Ledger
Marks
Possessions
Wealth Ledger
Renown Ledger
Threads

[Thaddeus]

Personality

Calm, patient, and soft are three words you'd never expect to describe something that looks like a brutal monster, and yet those are three words that come to mind for most who know Thaddeus personally. A gentle giant when he isn't fighting, he'd sooner offer whatever semblance of a smile he can and share tales of wonder than wear a permanent scowl and shoulder off company. That being said; he is not at all quick to open up to others. While he wants to believe in the good of all peoples, he does not trust without good reason.

A true guardian at heart, however, he looks on others as a father would their child, a tell-tale warmth in his eyes as he watches those around. Quiet in nature, he isn't one to speak unless necessary, preferring instead to reply with a nod or gesture, this might be in part to his scar but it is unknown. His 'resting' face often seems to be more sad or even in pain than angry.

Likes

Warm afternoons
Fish
Fresh air(nature)
Swimming
Light rain

Dislikes

Thunderstorms
Wildfires
Needless violence


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[Thaddeus]

History

Born to a nomadic tribe near Ivorian, Thaddeus was one of his tribe's many hunters. He respected the land everywhere they went and did not take more than was needed, and what was not needed but taken, was given back respectfully. Perhaps considered druidic or shamanistic in nature, his tribe held more peaceful values than war-like in the sense they did not seek to conquer but exist peacefully in the land. They were, however, not weak by any means, and had their own strong warriors to defend the tribe against beast and bandit alike. Thaddeus was in line to be counted in the ranks of warriors for his tribe as well, but a sense of wanderlust had always been present in his mind-- constantly looking to the horizon even with how much his clan moved about.

When coming of age to become a warrior, he faced a trial of combat with one of the seasoned veterans. He fought long, hard, but in the end could not best the old scale; instead leaving the trial with a new mark across his snout-- a mark all those who fail their trial wear. While there were others in his tribe with more notches on their snout, he did not take well to this failure, questioning himself on if he was ever strong enough to protect the tribe. For this, he set off on a journey of self discovery; to find what his purpose truly was and all but abandoning his life within the tribe, hoping to return when he was strong and seasoned enough to protect them and guide them.

In his travels he would find a young merchant girl, an Aukari, outside of Etzos, travelling and selling various fabrics she'd crafted and decorated. Her warmth in personality and welcoming nature slowly won him over; especially seeing that she was travelling the world alone with not but a dagger to protect herself- when he saw how others eyed her with suspicion or even contempt for her ginger colored hair, he stepped up, becoming her unofficial bodyguard from that day.

He would travel with her for some time, growing close enough to open up to her and become more comfortable. In turn for his service, though she could pay little, she taught him the common tongue, and how to read it-- even though he had little chance of writing himself. It was in his time spent with her that he earned his nickname; Scarecrow-- as he showed an uncanny patience for standing perfectly still for periods of time only to move when approached closely or addressed. All seemed well for the two, until a terrible accident befell them, giving him the scar on his throat, and taking her from this world. He became less trusting of others that day, and is still highly reluctant to ask others for help, no matter the situation.

[Thaddeus]

Skills & Knowledge

Skills

Skill	Total Points	Proficiency
Endurance - RB	(25/250)	Novice
Strength - FT	(10/100)	Novice
Hunting	(20/250)	Novice
Fieldcraft	(20/250)	Novice
Discapline(AG)	(3/250)	Novice
Leadership(AG)	(2/250)	Novice
Navigation(AG)	(2/250)	Novice
Unarmed Combat - Krenn Maii(AG)	(3/250)	Novice

Knowledges

Hunting

• Hunting: Soft ground makes finding tracks easier
• Hunting: Don't just look on the ground, examine the area.
• Hunting: Wind direction can play a factor in hunting in open areas such as tall grassy fields
• Hunting: Game trails are good places to scout for trap placement and hunting.
• Hunting: Knowing that you can still track something, even if you lose sight of it.
• Hunting: It helps to know the local fauna of a region
• Hunting: changes in an animal's gait can change how tracks appear
• Hunting: Knowing an animal's habits make tracking easier
• Hunting: using deductive reasoning in deciphering which direction something was headed based on tracks left

Fieldcraft

• Fieldcraft: Tents should preferably be set up on flat surfaces, clear of rocks.
• Fieldcraft: Clear the area where a fire will be set, circle with stones if possible.
• Fieldcraft: Fire can both attract and repel certain creatures
• Fieldcraft: Keeping gear together and covered to avoid damage or loss
• Fieldcraft: Always check your straps
• Fieldcraft: using snow as a means to wash off gore

Discipline

• Discipline: Enduring after the death of a close friend (AG)
• Discipline: Getting out of bed on command like a good ithecal(Frid why)
• Discipline: Facing danger rather than running away
• Discipline: Following orders/instructions (no matter how suicidal they may sound)
• Discipline: Trusting others' to know what they're doing (?)
• Discipline: Not dropping the heavy wagon when startled

Endurance

• Having your throat slashed (AG)
• Endurance: Enduring the mysterious chills, aches and fatigue.
• Endurance: Testing your old wounds despite the pain.
• Endurance: Fighting in harsh environments (weather)
• Endurance: conversation can distract you from the cold or pain of sore muscles
• Endurance: Walking through the cold even when you ache
• Endurance: Enduring the strain of keeping the wagon up so not to crush someone

Unarmed Combat - Krenn Maii

• How to throw a punch (AG)
• Unarmed Combat: Look for and exploit weak points
• Unarmed Combat: Be aware of your surroundings
• Unarmed Combat: Use every advantage you can, go for the eyes, strike when they're down.
• Unarmed Combat: Anything can be a weapon.

Strength

• Strength: Hoist that tree!
• Strength: Using your superior size and weight to pull a small plainskin to the floor with you.
• Strength: using your weight to push heavy objects
• Strength: having a good footing as not to injure yourself or others
• Strength: Buddy lift helps when things are too heavy
• Strength: Easing weight down or up makes injury less likely to ones self

caregiving

• Caregiving: Ensuring your companions and animals are well fed
• Caregiving: Making sure less prepared companions do not freeze

Navigation

• Navigation: Established roads are easier to follow than wandering through the woods
• Navigation: Clear pathways make spotting danger ahead easier

Leadership

• Leadership: Helping others ease their load to make travel less tiring.
• Leadership: Knowing when to lead, and when to follow
• Leadership: Knowing to diffuse tension in a situation to prevent it from escalating.

Detection

• Detection: Changes in companion's demeanor

Animal Husbandry

• Animal Husbandry: Knowing how to approach a strange animal to earn its trust

Non-skill

• Atashi: Cannot tell gender
• Atashi: Sarcastic?
• Atashi: Definitely thinks I'm a girl
• Atashi: is not going to like this
• Ithecal: My leucism and facial structure make me look like a girl...
• Raelynn: Clumsy
• Raelynn: Likes animals?
• Raelynn: Has a cat named Binx
• Raelynn: Doesn't seem prepared for Cylus...
• Binx(Cat): Responds well to soft words
• Binx(Cat): Do not pick up unless needed

[Thaddeus]

Skill Point Ledger

Here is where you record all the skill points you receive (Startup XP, CS Approval Rewards and, of course, Thread Reviews!) and all the points you spend on your skills. Again, below is an example which you can edit.

Thread or Skill Name	Points Adjustment	Running Total
Starter XP	+50	50
Strength	-10	40
Hunting	-20	20
Fieldcraft	-20	00
What Remains	+10	10
Haggen 'Foul'	+15	25
Written in Snow	+15	40
Hunted	+15	55

When you want to put another row in there, just pop the following code in after the last /tr] and before the /table]

Code: Select all

[tr]
[td] Link thread or Name of Skill [/td]
   [td]  Point Adjustment[/td]
      [td] New Total[/td]
[/tr]

[Thaddeus]

Marks

This post will record any mark (Immortal Blessings / Curses) you might accrue as a PC.

A full list of Blessings & Curses can be found here
A Guide to Religion & Marks can be found here

When you are first awarded a mark, the awarding Prophet will give you the code to put in here.

[Thaddeus]

Possessions & Housing

• Starter Kit
  • One set of clothing
  • One set of Weather Gear (thicker, heavy clothes)
  • One tent (sized to accommodate two people or one person and their possessions.)
  • One riding horse.
  • One horse-pulled wagon (two feet wide, three feet long, two feet deep)
  • 100 feet of rope
  • One tinderbox.
  • A set of six torches
  • One Lantern
  • One bedroll
  • A compass
  • fishing pole with a set of thirty hooks.
  • A blanket
  • Four rucksacks
  • A knife
  • One waterskin
  • One set of toiletries
  • Two rags.
  • Trapping equipment(optional)
• Treasured Possession
  • Dagger - simple, but has emotional meaning

Housing

Traveler, no home to speak of; lives more out of his pack/wagon.

[Thaddeus]

Wealth Ledger

Here, you record all your purchases - keeping a track of money going in and out of your character's account.

Item	Adjustment	Total
Starting Package	+25gn	25gn

Total Currency: 0 ON, 25 GN, 0 SN, 0 CN

When you need to put another row in there, just put this code in below the last /tr] and before the /table]

Code: Select all

[tr]
[td] Link to thread / Item [/td]
     [td] Adjustment [/td]
          [td] Total  [/td]
[/tr]

[Thaddeus]

Renown Ledger

The person who approves your CS will award you "Starter Renown".

Useful Information : The Renown System Guide: here

Item/ Thread	Renown	Total
Starting Renown	+30 " for being a super noticeable white lizard dude that stands out like a sore thumb"	30
Haggan 'Foul'	+10	40

When you gain more renown, just add the following to the table above, after the last /tr] and before the /table].

Code: Select all

[tr]
[td]Link to thread where renown is gained [/td]
    [td] Amount Rec'd [/td]
          [td] Total  [/td]
[/tr]

[Thaddeus]

Thread List

Solo

• What Remains - Memory Finished - Starter Quest - Vhalar 122 - 718

Colab

• Haggan 'Foul' - Atashi Closed - Continued - Zi'da 43rd 718
• Written in Snow - Atashi Closed - Continued
• Hunted - Atashi, Raelynn Ongoing - Continuation