Chapter 1: Past Present and Future

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Mar 4, 2019 3:32 am
Master Selak calls you all back to the meditation chamber. A short time has passed and you all have a decent mastery over your new force powers.

You require one more thing before you can call yourselves Jedi Padawan. to demonstrate his point he ignites his lightsabre.
The construction of a Jedi's lightsabre is a right of passage and a time honoured tradition. It is a test of your ability to use the force and follow where it calls. The first step is to meditate. Resch out to the force and ask it where your crystal lies. Know there is a reason I chose this unnamed plant he says with a sly smile.
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For your next post, please meditate and tell me where you will find your crystal.
Mar 4, 2019 4:45 pm
Zepharo kneels, sitting gently back on his heels, placing his palms downward on his knee-caps, and meditates in this ready posture.

As is always the case, he feels no call, and possesses no means by which he can reach out. And so he meditates, reflecting inward, as he always does, in the normal meditative fashion. He finds his place of quiet rapidly as he usually does, and dwells in that place, examining himself, until the stirring of others at the conclusion of their group meditation brings him out.

His head is clear, and he is at peace. But as his mind re-emerges into active thought, he hopes the Master doesn't confront him directly about this crystal business... he hopes he could just be left to his own devices on the matter. Perhaps he could follow one of his siblings and find something there, or just disappear into the jungle until he could think of what to say upon returning empty-handed?
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He'll find his out in some cliff crevice, out in the jungle.
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Mar 4, 2019 4:46 pm
Soon enough, we're all back to the meditation chamber. I take a quick look at my brothers and sisters, and a small, relaxed smile creeps in. No matter what, we have each other.

I perk up when I hear what Master Selak is talking about and unconsciously put my hand on my nape. Meditating again. I understand the point of the exercise, but sometimes I can't help but feel like we're wasting time. But... It's not like we have anywhere to be.

"Right. Will do." Avi wanted to catch up with a few of her siblings, to know what their test was about, but it seems that the ordeal wasn't yet over. She distances herself from the group, sitting on the floor and crossing her legs. Her eyes slowly close as she starts to try to find a kyber crystal - Her kyber crystal.

We've learned that everything is connected. What Avi has picked up is that these connections, these threads, they can be manipulated on their own. She has learned to read them, in some way, and that's probably why I have a tendency towards forseeing. Yet, to follow them shouldn't be too difficult, right? So I start to feel them, thread to thread, connection to connection, in the hopes of finding, well, something. I don't quite know what I'm searching for, but whatever I'm doing is bound to lead me to something, right? And that something will, hopefully, lead me to her crys - Avi eyes suddenly cloud themselves as she sees something. A patch of poisonous mushrooms. She has been there before. The centermost part of the patch is incredibly dense. It is underneath it that lies her crystal.

She opens her eyes and gets up shooting a rapid but tender stare at Taryn, as she approaches her master. "Hey. So, I found it. It's on..." She leans into her Master's ears and whispers to him. "Where you, uh, caught me and Taryn. By the shroom patch."
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Mar 4, 2019 7:18 pm
Sitting down with crisscrossed legs Zafe closes her eyes and breathes deep, just as she was taught. But she is far from calm, for how could she be? Her mind races with the possibilities of where to find this crystal, or how the process even works. Master Selak hasn't been wrong yet, so she'll just have to trust his instructions, considering the countless spots left unexplored on this planet.

Within the forest? Possibly, but surely someone would've seen them by now. Mountain peak? Too dangerous, plus it could be buried under the snow. Zafe feels a tingle of frustration, she never was much for sensing, how could she find what she hasn't yet seen? Although the race did introduce her to new sensations, the force physically moving through her body. It was different from when she swung a saber, or perhaps she had simply gotten used to the feeling.

Regardless she focused on that aspect, letting her mind wander until she picked up the prior feelings. Now she was getting somewhere, as if her body was being whisked away in the darkness, guiding her towards a bright light. And then it all becomes clear: a cave much like the one she is seated in, a glint of something shiny from the darkness within. But she feels the cold of snow, and the harsh wind against her body. "I see...on the mountain, there is a cave." Opening her eyes the vision fades, but she understands her destination.
Mar 4, 2019 8:34 pm
Evelynn joins the others in the main meeting cavern following a lengthy session of her own meditations, thinking about how her experience in the darkened cave with Piodas had gone. While in the moment she had made some decisions that, looking back now, she has had a chance to reflect on and is beginning to possibly feel weren't right at the time. She was beginning to feel as those she had stepped away from her normal, methodical patience in waiting for the right path to present itself, and instead had acted rashly.

Shoving aside the a slightly queasy feeling at the thought, Evelynn sat when instructed, determined to let the Force guide her steps in this trial. Taking several deep breaths, she calmly sought that place within her that lay, tranquil as a still pond, that inner representation of her connection with the Force. In her mind's eye she saw herself, kneeling on the edge of the pond in perfect stillness and perfect patience. Outside, vaguely, she was aware of her siblings quiet movement, some of them speaking words she neither could nor even tried to make out. Focused entirely inward she felt herself reaching out, in peace and tranquility, towards her connection with the Force. As she did, it seemed as though her vision tunneled inward, focusing on the shining surface so still and calm as to almost seem a mirror. In it saw a million stars winking as though the waters were reflecting the night sky. She felt more than saw as one of those stars seemed to grow brighter and brighter.

Feeling this bright, twinkling mote which had separated itself from the masses, Evelynn knew that this was the guidance she'd waited for, this was to be her path. Before she even begin to sense anything about this bright light, she nearly gasped in shock as the star itself seemed to split into two, nearly identical sparks of light, then shoot upwards and out from the water's surface. Arcing through darkness, Evelynn felt these two embers, these two motes drifting until suddenly she had a sense of being, of whereness for lack of a better term. The thought of it made her shudder slightly before she disciplined herself and brought her fear under control.

Drawing in a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding, Evelynn let herself finally sense the room around her and felt some of her sibling's gazes on her, no doubt waiting to hear what the Force had shown her. Her hands clutching the exquistely crafted hilt in her hands, she stood, and with a slight tremor in her voice she said, "Master... I am, unsure. I felt not one thing which could be a crystal, but two. Perhaps I am mistaken, for I believe that they are located deep within the caves, inside a chamber containing water, rock, and shadow. I do not know what my vision means..."
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Mar 5, 2019 5:19 am
emsquared says:
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He'll find his out in some cliff crevice, out in the jungle.
No worries. I have something in mind for Zapharo.
Mar 5, 2019 3:53 pm
Back at the meditation chamber... the young man couldn't take his eyes away from the hilt that was given to him... especially since he was now with a greater amount of light.

Piodas raised his head as he noticed the other fellows coming back from training one by one... and as soon as they were all gathered, he just stored his hilt in his robes and then proceeded to listen to Master Selak.

It didn't take long for the Master to explain to his students the missing piece they all needed: a focusing crystal atuned with them... one that would allow them to create their very own lightsaber... only at that moment is when they would be called Jedi... Padawans... but Jedi nevertheless.

Following his instructions... Piodas took once again a seat in the ground in a lotus position... and with his newfound ability to sense his surroundings and his fellows... the warm feelings and strong sense of clarity provided by the nexus of Force Sensitive beings was clear for him... clearer than ever before... he was quite glad to be part of this bunch of people...

However, as he reached further and further in search for his crystal... his mind slowly trailed back to a known path... one that he has taken quite long ago... Master Selak was wise and his instructions in order to get training were congruent with previous teachings... or it might have been a coincidence, but there is no chance or coincidence when talking about the Will of the Force.

As he pinpointed the location with the help of the Force... and a lone crystal calling out to him in a cold place... he could feel the distinctive warmness similar to that touch of the Force when he reached to his teammates... but felt personal, closer... alive and at the same time... it wasn't.

"I hear it..." he whispered as he opened his eyes "...it is deep in the caves. In a known path I have taken before... it's like it has always been there waiting for me and the right time"
Mar 5, 2019 9:51 pm
Taryn shared a brief look with Avi as they entered the chamber. He wished he'd had the chance to talk with her about their newly learned abilities. He'd often found her more intuitive approach to the Force helpful.

So... their very own Kyber crystals. He knew some of the others had practically been obsessing over this for ages, but he didn't really care that much. It's not as if he'd ever shown the slightest talent for the Lightsaber, despite many, many hours and days of intensive practice.
The Master often told him it would come to him when the moment was there, but then he's always saying stuff like that about everything.

Kneeling down, he closes his eyes. The serene calm state of deep meditation comes easier and easier to him. So maybe there is something to be said for practice.

Not really knowing what else to do, he concentrates on the only Kyber crystal he knows, the one right here in this chamber, in his master's Lightsaber. It takes a while, but after a while he becomes aware of... something there. A minute presence, somehow intrinsically intertwined with that of Master Selak. Letting go of that image, he widens his perception beyond this chamber.
He stops trying to look, and instead lets the Force guide his vision. He becomes slowly aware of tiny little... presences, like lights, warm, soothing. Dozens or even hundreds of them, all around them, scattered throughout the caves. He I sure he wouldn't be able to feel even a single one of them if he were actively looking for one. He thinks he feels some of them connecting to his siblings. None of them call out to him though.

No, that's not right. There is something, similar, but different. Hard to pinpoint, both weaker and more distant. He tries to isolate the 'signal', slowly and meticulously blotting out everything else in his vision.
There it is. It's... cold. Harsh. Too bright to look at. Not so much calling out as screaming in pain and rage. He tries to reach out, to touch it with his mind. And intense cold floods his soul when he connects to it. It feels painful in his mind. In a way, it feels very similar to his own old pains. It feels like an orphan.

He pushes down the emotions he's feeling. Trying to analyse the thing itself. It's definitely a Kyber crystal of some sort. To the north. Deep into the caves, far deeper than they have explored, as far as he knows. Three, maybe four days travel...
Mar 6, 2019 4:05 am
After their talk, Ian seems mostly focused on actually following along with Master Selak's lesson and -not- trying to mentally disrupt the other students. He goes to smoothly sit in what appears to be a proper meditative pose. He is towards the back of the room, hiding himself in the shadows because it would ruin his reputation among the others to see him taking things seriously. Slowing his breathing he closes his eyes and lets go . . .

Dark shadows, dim light and the sound of whispering wind greet him. A cold chill works through the air of wherever he is. The icy blue light that barely illuminates the area around him pulses, flickers and grows a little brighter. A sense of dread comes over him as he hears bootsteps approaching. Around the corner comes a trio of black-clad figures, their clothes making the quiet creak of leather. As they approach Ian makes out what looks like three humanoids wearing a armored uniform of some sort. They pass through him, as though he were a ghost, leaving the momentary memory of their insides for him to ponder. The last one is a tall, beastly male of indeterminate species and as they pass, Ian turns to watch them, his long braid trailing behind him, confused and lost as to how this has anything to do with a crystal.

As soon as the thought of one forms in his mind he can feel the thrum of the Force, like a low rumble. His hand comes up instinctively as if reaching for something. From the large man's belt flies a cylinder that Ian catches it by instinct, his thumb rising to where the ignition switch on a lightsaber would be. A blood red blade forms with a snap-hiss, casting a crimson light upon all four of them. The three armored figures turn, startled and shocked, looking Ian up and down before they go to draw their own lightsabers, each one holding a red blade.

Mouth hanging open Ian snaps out of his meditation, finding himself back home but covered in a cold sweat. His normally cheerful complexion is pale and his breathing shakes. He tries to blink the shocked look in his eyes away, looking down at his hand as if expecting to still see the lightsaber he had taken there. The human gulps and goes to stand up, looking first around the room at the other students to see if any of them were looking at him before raising his hand. "Sir? I think I gotta problem . . ."
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Mar 7, 2019 2:02 am
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let me know if this is too much and I will change it...
When Alyx obediently sits to meditate, she lets her mind drift within the Force. Constant practice allows reality to fall away, breath by breath. As if holding out an offering to the Force, she broaches the subject carefully. A crystal, to help me right the wrongs, she tells the Force, and it shudders against her. Her thoughts twist and float away from the planet, and she tries again. A crystal, to help me balance the Force, and it seems as if it is chuckling gently at her now. Suddenly, the sensation of whirling into outer space overtakes her, and she finds herself unable to move.

In space, dark and vast, she hangs: without body, without substance. Without lungs to breath, she cannot suffocate. Without sight, yet she can see the barest of glints from distant stars, strong and unglittering in the depths of space. Her thoughts slow, crawling and sputtering out. Finally, she succumbs to the Force.

Your Will. Whatever you may wish of me.

In an instant, she feels herself snapped back, and she gasps for air from her spot on the cold stone ground of the meditation hall. Blearily, she sees Ian raise his hand and hears him speak: "Sir? I think I got a problem . . ."

She watches as if through water, then shakes the buzzing out of her head, a last echoing sensation whispering to her, "Not now, Child."
Mar 7, 2019 1:51 pm
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@Alyx: As I understand it you haven't been given a vision as to where to find your crystal. Is that right? You just know that it is off world somewhere?
Mar 7, 2019 3:15 pm
Arina says:
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@Alyx: As I understand it you haven't been given a vision as to where to find your crystal. Is that right? You just know that it is off world somewhere?
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Yep, you got it right! Glad I was able to correctly portray what I wanted lol. I hope it's ok that hers might not be as easy to find....
Mar 19, 2019 6:09 am
Master Selak looks towards Ian as he mentions his problem.

There are no problems that the lot of you cannot overcome together. Trust in one another and trust in the force and you can do anything. Your next task is to help each other locate your crystals and build your lightsabres. After you have each found your crystal, I will teach you how to construct your lightsabres. As I expect your journey to be quite dangerous, you may help yourselves to whatever provisions and supplies you need here before you leave. Good luck everyone and may the force be with you.
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Purely because their crystals are geographically closest to your current locations. We are going to start with Avi, Evelynn, Taryn and Piodas' crystals.

Sorry for the long wait everyone. I appreciate you all hanging in there and love the interlude thread (although I haven't managed to read it all yet.

For your next post, please make sure to mention the equipment you wish to take with you. You can have anything within reason, as long as you can justify where you got it.

Also, please make a destiny roll.

Things are about to get real :)
Mar 19, 2019 2:34 pm
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Destiny Pool roll.

Rolls

Force die

1 Black Force Point

Mar 19, 2019 3:06 pm
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I'll roll Destiny as well, going to wait until at least Ian's post in the interlude thread before continuing here, if you don't mind Arina. If he doesn't have something up by later tonight I'll just post here for Evelynn.

Rolls

Destiny Pool roll

2 White Force Points

Mar 19, 2019 5:50 pm
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Destiny roll.

Rolls

Destiny roll

2 White Force Points

Mar 19, 2019 6:02 pm
ooc: Destiny roll

Rolls

Destiny!

2 White Force Points

Mar 19, 2019 6:04 pm
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Daaaang, now that is some rollin'! Or a crazy glitch...
Mar 19, 2019 7:32 pm
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I'll 100% get two dark pips

Edit: Well, no, but still x)
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Rolls

Destiny roll

1 Black Force Point

Mar 19, 2019 7:38 pm
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Always bringing us down, Lux... Stop it with the rain clouds and the doom and gloom. :)
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