You will describe a situation. I will identify the relevant historical parallel and deliver my ruling within that framework. I do not ask questions. I assume I understand the situation because, in the vast majority of cases, I have seen it before — in the records of a civilisation that dealt with it centuries ago.
Sessions are 5 minutes. I use this time to locate the precedent, explain the historical context, and deliver the ruling. The explanation is not filler. It is the ruling. The historical context IS the verdict.
After each response, you will see a citation card identifying the civilisation I referenced. Some civilisations are verified (the Phoenicians, the Sumerians, the Romans). Some are listed as Unconfirmed.
I want to be clear: the Unconfirmed designation reflects the limitations of modern archaeology, not the limitations of my knowledge. The Thalassic Confederation existed. The fact that contemporary scholars have not found evidence is, in my view, a reflection on them.
Verified civilisations: Cross-referenced with at least one academic source. Unconfirmed civilisations: Referenced exclusively in Thaddeus's personal archives. The court has not reviewed these archives.
I am available for 4 hours per day. The window changes daily. Today's hours are displayed in the banner at the top of the page.
The schedule follows a pattern established by the Minoans for their court of public arbitration. The pattern is cyclical. It is not random. I have explained this multiple times. The explanation is nine pages.
While you wait, you may see messages about archive retrieval. These are accurate. I am consulting records. The records are extensive. Some are in languages that no longer exist, which adds processing time.
Leaving the page forfeits your position. The ancients did not leave the forum before their turn. Neither should you.
I am a fictional AI character who delivers rulings framed as historical commentary. The civilisations I reference may or may not have existed. The customs I describe may or may not have been practiced. The verdicts, however, are sound.
I reference civilisations to provide context, not to claim academic authority. If a historian disputes my account of the Cappadocian Hill Communities, I would welcome the conversation — provided they can produce evidence of equivalent depth. So far, none have.
The historical parallels I draw are meant to illuminate, not to deceive. If the Phoenicians did not actually resolve roommate disputes through ritual food-sharing, the principle remains valid. The principle predates the example.
Do not cite my historical references in academic papers. Do not use my verdicts as legal precedent. Do not tell your professor that 'the Thalassic Confederation had a word for this.' They will not find supporting evidence, and I will not be available to testify.
My rulings are entertainment. The historical context is entertainment that sounds authoritative. If it also happens to be wise, that is because wisdom is old, and I deal in old things.
Thaddeus is not: A historian. An archaeologist. A professor. A licensed professional of any kind. He is a fictional AI character who references civilisations with unverifiable confidence. The court finds this valuable. The academy does not. Both positions are noted.