Cervantes SpiritPaw Ironfist
Duke Sir Warlord"Smiley" Cervantes SpiritPaw Ironfist of the Barony of Crimson Basin, Kingdom of the Burning Lands
"Worry is a downpayment on a problem you may never have."
"You'll never find a better sparring partner than adversity." -Walt Schmidt-
"...you put the "minister" into "prime minister". -Roger-
"Smiley, you curse like a lady." -Draeven Somerstorm-
"Are you looking for your Package or your delivery of goods?" -Smiley-
Biography
Smiley Started playing Amtgard in October of 1997 in Dark Oasis when Van the Ruthless challenged him to come out and fight, and has been playing ever since. He is known for playing Warrior and little else when it comes to classes. He has been able to travel to six of the kingdoms in the Amtworld. Using the name Cervantes was something that never stuck, as a teenager, he wanted to be a loud standout and thus wore smiley faces on all of his garb. You may know him better as Smiley (thank you Turanko), He has also gone by Havok and Alex as persona names, (none of which stuck). He has been paged to Sir Archamedies while she was a Squire to Nakita, Man-at-arms to Squire Denavis (who was squired to Quicksilver), was Man-at-Arms to Rothgar for a very short time (who was Squired to Sir Hern) and was Squired to Sir Bearrug before his own knighting. He is a real-life Minister and enjoys his free time in Amtgard.
Persona Information
Marshal's File #115316
- Born in the harsh outskirts of Dark Oasis a military outpost to protect the borders from an invasion that may come from Dragonspine. Cervantes' Personal Colors are Gray and Yellow. He is a Half-Elf who passes as a Human more often than not. Rumors abound that Cervantes may be a Lycanthrope. There has been one town drunkard that tells of a time when he saw Cervantes change into a White Tiger, however, this isn't the first outlandish story the drunk has made. There is no evidence to prove any such claims. Cervantes grew up in a harsh world with little guidance. He would sail the oceans to get away from the world. He eventually turned to pirating and Captained the ship the Blue Spirit. However, he would eventually come home and fight for the Golden Plains and serve Dark Oasis which eventually lead to Him being granted nobility and Land. He at one time served as the Kingdom of the Golden Plains Prime Minister under King Darken then under King Monkey to be followed by King Bearrug and last serving under King Otto VonMuller. Rumor has it the King picked Cervantes to be Prime Minister due to some treasure he gave the King from his pirating days. With his move to the Emerald Hills, it is apparent this individual should be further investigated.
- Investigation update, with Cervantes' move to the Emerald Hills it appears that he was able to find a way to become King of the emerald Hills. However magics seem to follow him wherever he goes. This time was no different. With Mortyn as his regent of the Kingdom. Cervantes some how was killed in combat while fighting off an evil entity that took on the image and place of Cervantes ruling Emerald Hills with an evil might. This would lead to the rise of the Four Horseman, a war with the Golden Plains, capturing of the County of Skywatch, a ban on all magics in the kingdom, and reinstituting the Edict of Ben's living room. Nothing seemed safe until the Valkyries intervened and Amethyst Panther raised the true Cervantes from teh dead. With their help Cervantes defeated his evil doppelganger, restored peace, and left Emerald Hills to be lead by the Valkyries that saved him. He began a new journey, this time to the Kingdom of the Burning Lands where he has already found a way to be recognized as the Vizier to the throne of the Kingdom's monarch. Something still is a miss here, why are mystical forces all ways where this guy is at, what exactly is he? Be rest assured we will continue to watch his movements.
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Affiliated Groups
Company:
Households:
- House Konania (Lord)
- Ravencroft (Spiritual Guide)
- Archangels (Lord)
- Amalgam (Superman)
- House Ironfist
- Council Position Wolf Riders Chieftian Clan SpiritPaw
- Lord of House Legacy
- Emporer of House Samurai
- Amtgard Armorers Guild
- Clan MacAbee
- Clan Turtle
- House Tiganii de la Luna
- ThunderCats (Jaga)
Former Groups
Companies:
- Axe Thowers (Captain)
- Crimson Marauders
- Unseen Hand (Lieutenant)
Households:
- House Ancients
- House Chuck Norris (It was so awesome it can only happen once)
Belted Family
Cervantes was squired to Sir Bearrug who was Squired to Sir Kamal who is the fount of his beltline. Currently Cervantes has seen six of his squires elevated to Knighthood. Three in the path of the Crown, One in the path of Battle, and Two in Crown and Flame paths.
- Sir Kamal Mustafa - (Serpent/Crown/Flame/Sword)
- Sir Bearrug - (Flame/Sword/Crown)
- Sir "Smiley" Cervantes Spiritpaw Ironfist - (Flame/Crown/Sword)
- Sir Kal Thrax - (Crown)
- Radiant Mortyn - (Crown/Flame))
- Sir Bloodwood - (Crown) - (Was Also Squired to Sir Avatar)
- Drengr Ragnarok Gunnolf - (Battle) - (was also Squire to Sir Oreo De'Creamy)
- Sir Vyse Blackwood (Crown)
- Sir Uther Retheu Ironfist - (Crown/Flame) - (Was also Squired to Sir Otto VonMuller)
- Sir Zander Blackstone-(Serpent/Crown/Flame/Sword)- (Was Also Squire to Sir Ryuujin)
- Squire Kappu the Goblin King
- Squire Jonathon Hawkemoon
- Squire Eliana Treeleaf
- Squire Jeremies
- Squire Dartanion
- Squire Jordan
- Squire Raegar
- Squire Sleth
- Squire Absolum
- Sir "Smiley" Cervantes Spiritpaw Ironfist - (Flame/Crown/Sword)
- Sir Bearrug - (Flame/Sword/Crown)
Inactives:
- Squire Collin the Red
- Page Drift
- Squire Kazon Ras Ironfist
- Squire Muse LashPaw
- Squire Squirt of King's Point (inactive)
- Squire Grimbold (inactive)
Notable Accomplishments
- Winner of Kingdom of the Burning Lands First Sword Tournament 2024
- Winner of Kingdom of the Burning Lands First Sword Tournament 2021
- Winner of Kingdom of the Burning Lands First Sword Tournament 2019
- Last Crown Knight made in all of Amtgard under the point system, before Order of the Crown creation
- Knight of the Sword - Knighted by Sir Kamal Mustafa, by right of Queen Casio of the Burning Lands, February 2023
- Knight of the Crown - Knighted by Sir Forest Evergreen, by right of Queen Amethyst Panther of the Emerald Hills, June 2019
- Knight of the Flame - Knighted by Sir Bearrug, King of Golden Plains, August 2011
- 61st Monarch of the Kingdom of the Emerald Hills June 24 2018 (really like 64 or 65 due to unfinished reigns of previous monarchs)
- 40th Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Golden Plains December 4 2011
- 39th Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Golden Plains June 19 2011
- 38th Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Golden Plains December 12 2010
- 37th Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Golden Plains June 24 2010
- Designer of the heraldry of Dark Oasis: 2010
- Winner of the Assassin Battle at Clan 2009
- 4th Champion of Dark Oasis (Spring 1999)
Titles
- Emissary of the Kingdom of the Burning Lands. (For serving on Amtgard International Board of Directors
- Kingdom Dragonmaster, Kingdom of the Burning Lands March 2020
- Vizier to the Throne of the Kingdom of the Burning Lands.
- Kingdom Weaponmaster, Kingdom of the Burning Lands February 8 2020
- Duke - Given by Kingdom of the Emerald Hills: By Queen Amethyst Panther, March 30 2019
- Dream Keeper - Given by Kingdom of the Emerald Hills: By King Moose, September 3 2016
- Baron - Given by Kingdom of the Golden Plains: By King Bearrug, February 25 2012
- Kingdom Weaponmaster, Kingdom of the Golden Plains March 27 2011
- Defender of the Black Dragon - Given by Kingdom of Dragonspine: By King Randall, June 2006
- Lord - Given by Kingdom of the Golden Plains: By King Moonshadow, May 2003
Masterhoods
- Master Rose - Given by the Kingdom of the Golden Plains: By King Darken, August 2010
- Warlord - Given by the Kingdom of the Burning Lands: By King Sir Warlord Manthax, May 2022
Paragons
- Master Warrior (Now Paragon) - Given by Kingdom of the Golden Plains: By King Moonshadow, March 2003
- Paragon Anti-Paladin - Given by Kingdom of the Burning Lands: By King Tristian, November 21st 2021
Positions Held
- Emerald Hills Summer Reign 2018
- Golden Plains Summer Reign 2010
- Golden Plains Winter Reign 2010
- Golden Plains Summer Reign 2011
- Golden Plains Winter Reign 2011
- Burning Lands Spring Reign 2024
- Burning Lands Fall Reign 2024
Local Monarch
- Dark Oasis Fall Reign 2002
- King's Point Fall Reign 2017
Local Regent
- Dark Oasis Fall Reign 1999 (Pro-Tem)
- Dark Oasis Spring Reign 2008
- Dark Oasis Fall Reign 2009 (Pro-Tem)
Local Champion
- Dark Oasis Spring Reign 1999
- Dark Oasis Spring Reign 2006
- Dark Oasis Fall Reign 2006
- Kings Point Spring Reign 2016 (Pro-Tem)
Local Prime Minister
- Dark Oasis Spring Reign 2003
- Dark Oasis Fall Reign 2003
- Dark Oasis Spring Reign 2004
- Dark Oasis Fall reign 2009 (Pro-Tem)
- Dark Oasis Spring Reign 2010
- Crimson Basin Spring/Summer 2020 (Pro-Tem)
- Crimson Basin Fall/Winter 2020
- Crimson Basin Spring/Summer 2021 (Pro-Tem)
- Crimson Basin Fall/Winter 2021
- Crimson Basin Spring/Summer 2022
- Crimson Basin Fall/Winter 2022
- Crimson Basin Spring/Summer 2023
- Crimson Basin Fall/Winter 2023
Local GMR
- Dark Oasis Fall Reign 2009
- King's Point Winter Reign 2016
Kingdom B.O.D.
- Kingdom of the Burning Lands B.O.D Member February 2024 - Present
- Kingdom of the Emerald Hills B.O.D. Member June 2017 - June 2019 (Monarch June 2018 - Dec. 2018 & President Dec. 2018 - June 2019)
- Kingdom of the Golden Plains B.O.D.Treasurer June 2011 - June 2012
- Kingdom of the Golden Plains B.O.D Member June 2010 - June 2012
AI B.O.D.
- Amtgard International B.O.D Member April 2020 - June 2021 (President June 2020-June 2021)
- Amtgard International B.O.D. Member June 2021 - June 2023 (President June 2021- Present)
Amtgard International Volunteer Roles
- Amtgard International Senior Assistant Director of Engagement June 2024 - Present
Random Facts about Smiley
- Smiley and Monkey have wonder twin powers that when combined they make the four belted Knight known as Smikey.
- Brett and Tugen once broke into Smiley's car, upon Smiley's request.
- Was a part of the Church of Walmart massacre with Draco, Turanko, Drake Malkov and many others.
- Smiley and Wu Gem Fu went to High School Together.
- Smiley and Wu Gem Fu may or may not be the same age.
- In the Late 60's and Early 70's Draco, Wu Gem Fu, Smiley & Y O'Branagon played together in a Traveling Band.