2.0 - Lure of the Lost

Joka swings by Csillag and hands her a couple stims. "I'll check in on Dagger and Kaveri and make sure Hethan is safe and the temple's systems are operating correctly." He moves off quickly.The Jailor looks to Heyop and says, ""They seem to be split into three groups. If they continue on their current paths, each heads into the jaws of a new disaster for us. One group surges toward a speeder that could take them beyond the valley. Another is headed for the villagers with murder in their hearts. The last is being called by the Caves of Light and Shadow. I fear for the vergence within if they bring their darkness to it."

Mal's question also gets a response. "Rav is a middle-aged human male. He is of trim build. Before the Clone Wars broke out, Rav Naaran was a rising star within the Jedi Order, a senior knight renowned for his discipline and courage. Many thought he would soon join the Jedi Council. His ascension was delayed when fighting broke out across the Republic, although he, like many others, was afforded the rank of general in the Republic’s military during the crisis. Rav was never one of the order’s more forgiving or gentle peacekeepers, and his battles in the Clone Wars only encouraged his sterner nature. He hardened and grew sharper, dealing with his foes with increasing harshness, until at last he broke and became that which he despised. In honor of the man he once was, I shall not speak of his fall. In deference to the realities of the creature he has become, I must warn you—he slew many before he was brought to the Dawn Temple, including his own brethren of the Jedi Order."

The Jailor pauses as the Warden and the Curator manifest next to him. "Remember -- you can call on us for help. The Curator can manifest all over the valley and may be able to provide some insight. The Warden will watch temple defenses and can coordinate comms if you split up. I can do little but offer words of encouragement and advice -- but will happily do so."

Looking to Urik he says, "I'm afraid I cannot sense or detect where Rav is at this time. It's difficult to say whether he would seek the speeder -- and quick escape, or the powers of the Cave, or if he would be overcome in his desire to do harm to the village."

Marc, Csillag and Heyop make for the speeders. Your swift pace has let you reach the speeder before the escapees can seize it, but you haven’t been able to beat them altogether. You see a small crowd of six of them approaching it from another path. You’ll need to take more serious measures to prevent them from getting away.

Urik and Mal make for Frostwall Village. On your way there, the Warden comms you both and says, "Kaveri requested I send word to the village to warn them of an impending attack, so I have done so." You’ve barely made it to the village in time. As you arrive, you see a group of escapees ahead of you, rushing toward the village. Now that they see a target, they seem to be headed for it at top speed. The villagers are hardy people, but this is still a threat that could do them great harm. You’d better make your intervention count. At first blush there are seven of them headed towards the village.

Heyop watched the area as the young Marc dove into combat, either from seeing others not rush in or the metal of a carbon being leveled as he moved out of the way after he attacked. With a clear sight at the enemies with now friendlies in his scope he aimed into the bulk of the forces.