Padishar Creel
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Padishar Creel is a character from the Heritage of Shannara by Terry Brooks.
The several generations removed grandson of Panamon Creel, Padishar is the leader of the Free-born rebellion against The Federation in the time of the Shadowen. Like his ancestor, Padishar makes up multiple stories about his past, during most of which he makes his family out to be land owners with the title of 'Baron Creel'. In reality, he was a smith who provided weapons to the Free-born, and lost all of his family except his daughter in a Federation-caused fire. After that, he joined the Free-born, uniting most of them under the banner of the hawk.
Padishar's family history came back to haunt him when he met Par Ohmsford. The two joined forces, planning to recover the Sword of Shannara. However, after several mishaps in Tyrsis, Panamon and Morgan Leah became separated from the rest of the group. Making their way back to the Free-born headquarters in the Jut, they battled the Federation. Padishar then set out for Tyrsis once more.
Padishar found Par, who had been in the care of his secret daughter, Damson Rhee. When Damson was captured by the Federation, Padishar and Par attempted to rescue her. In the process, Padishar was also captured. However, he was shortly freed thanks to the efforts of Damson, Morgan, and a number of Free-born.
Padishar then led the Free-born in battle alongside the Elves. After the Federation defeat, he organized a revolt that toppled Federation authority in Callahorn. When Damson married Par Ohmsford, the Creel and Ohmsford lines mingled, and in 130 years would produce Bek Ohmsford.
