In the hazy twilight of Aeaea's Edge, a man clad in an unblemished, imposing uniform, with a tangled beard that seemes to have a life of its own, stood at the lighthouse, watching the ethereal sunset. His name was Thaddeus. It was a quiet night, the quaint cluster of homes and schools sailing in the vast Aeaean Sea mirrored serenely in the ocean's glassy surface.

Suddenly, a suspicious flicker on the horizon caught Thaddeus' keen eyes, and in a heartbeat, he sprung into action. Casting aside his usual tranquil demeanor, he reached for the ancient horn, blasting an ear-piercing warning to the islands. With unyielding determination, Thaddeus invited the mysterious encroaching shadows to meet their end at the edge of Aeaea's protective shield.

As the islands and their inhabitants prepared for battle, Thaddeus stood, a bearded, determined sentinel. Despite the odds, his unwavering resolve to protect his home kept the darkness at bay, and the sunrise painted the horizon anew, reminding everyone of the power of a bearded guardian.