Chronicles of the Gatekeeper

Aug 5, 2021 1:41 am
It is a dangerous time for those strong in the Force. The Jedi Knights are no more, and the evil Galactic Empire seeks to scour their memory from the galaxy. Without the Jedi Order, those attuned to the Force often wander adrift, vulnerable to the agents of the Empire and the lure of the dark side.

Yet, the teachings of the Jedi live on, scattered across the stars. One such repository of wisdom is the holocron of the Jedi Knight Suljo Warde. This record, and its gatekeeper, await discovery by the Force users destined to exhume Warde’s legacy....
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Camera pans down to show a G9 Rigger cruising through space. Inside the vessel the crew huddles around a Jedi Holocron that struggles to open.
Abruptly, the holocron hums and rises a few centimeters into the air as it separates along previously invisible gaps and realigns itself into a diamond shape. A blue, holographic image appears of a youthful, darkhaired human man in the robes of a Jedi.
The hologram nods to you and smiles slightly but sincerely. "Greetings. students. I am Suljo Warde—well, his memory, at least. I am the gatekeeper of this holocron. which Suljo Warde created to store his knowledge of the Force and the ways of the Jedi."
Aug 5, 2021 3:29 am
Greetings, Master Warde. Kennoe says as he watches the holocron. Standing there with the others Kennoe finds himself full of curiosity and awe.
Aug 5, 2021 5:21 pm
Tomian was barely breathing as he watched the strange device raise into the air and realign itself. His eyes widened as the figure of the robed Jedi emerged and introduced himself to the group.

The slender young man wore a robe as well, though, his was colored dark blue and showed signs of hard wear from months spent running and hiding from imperial bounty hunters. His knees trembled with the excitement of the moment and his eye remained glued on the hologram.

"Amazing," he whispered.
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Aug 5, 2021 8:29 pm
Zaoanlu watches from the back over the others heads. And breathes a sigh of relief at seeing Master Warde. He senses the slight easing of tension in the room as the holocron comes fully into focus before them.
Aug 5, 2021 9:24 pm
Ayy stands in silence, her lekku twitching slightly as the holocron reveals its secret. She gives Kennoe a quizzical look as he greets Master Warde.

"It's just a recording, surely it can't respond." she says, not entirely sure she believes her own statement.
Aug 5, 2021 11:55 pm
Wearing a black leather greatcoat over grubby clothing, Larh is focused on the holocron as much as everyone else is. In spite of Ayy's comment, the middle-aged Devaronian also respectfully greets the holgraphic image of the Jedi, "Greetings, Master Warde." There is a different sort of tension that fills his stance after the holocron comes to life before their eyes, his gaze shifting to take in his fellow students for a moment.
Aug 6, 2021 12:35 am
"I don't know about being amazing but I can respond. I am a gatekeeper. A gatekeeper is a Force- imprinted artificial sentience that inhabits a holocron and allows its users to access the information it contains. Like most gatekeepers. I am based on the personality and memories of the Jedi who created me. Think of me as an echo of him—Suljo Warde"
Aug 6, 2021 2:40 pm
Kodaj stood among the others, a hooded shrug shading her face and sheathing her folded arms in unmarked black. Her expression remained reserved, until the Gatekeeper responded in real time to the comments made. Her eyes widened slightly in surprise, and she glanced aside to check the expressions of the others present. Her gaze snagged on Devaronian in particular, and she lingered there to assess the tension in him before returning her focus to the holocron.

"Is this a living Jedi, this Sulju Warde?" she asked, uncertain how the technology worked, or how old it might be.
Aug 6, 2021 4:55 pm
"Apparently it can respond", Ayy mumbles to herself.

"And what information might this holocron contain, Master Warde?"
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Aug 6, 2021 7:23 pm
"It seems...unlikely that he is still alive, given...," Larh's voice trails off here, and he shakes his head somewhat. Upon hearing AAyy's question for the artificially-intelligent hologram before them, the Devaronian's attention sharpens, focusing again on the image of Master Warde, waiting to hear his answer for her.
Aug 7, 2021 8:10 pm
The flickering holographic image nods knowingly. "Suljo Warde was known formally accomplishments and feats, both before and during the Clone Wars. I only have knowledge of his whereabouts up to my creation. During my creation he was working on the refinement of the ability to predict the future. Although many Jedi are capable of foreseeing future events. Warde's ability was different. Rather than focusing on visions of events yet to come. Warde perceived the future decisions. actions, and intentions of other sentients. Not only could Warde see beyond lies and deceptions, he could predict another's decisions long before that person even contemplated the matter.
The secrets of this technique, as well as the most sensitive knowledge Warde possessed, are not contained in this holocron. but in a set of three kyber crystals he created alongside it in order to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. This holocron is the only means by which to read those crystals.
Suljo Warde completed the construction of this holocron while on the planet Arbooine. He entrusted one of the crystals to a young Force-sensitive Mirialan named Gel Marcolf. He saw great potential in Marcolf. whom he hoped would become his Padawan. Warde kept the other crystals with him. and where they are now. I can not say. If you hope to learn the technique behind his predictive abilities and unlock the full potential of this holocron. you must travel to Arbooine and retrace Master Warde’s steps."
Aug 7, 2021 9:46 pm
"Such a technique would be invaluable, gatekeeper," Tomian replied, "and I am sure that we will endeavor to retrieve that knowledge. But I, at least, am still struggling with less sophisticated force interactions. You seem to suggest that the Holocron may be able to assist our development and understanding of abilities that were used more commonly among the Jedi. Is that so?"
Aug 7, 2021 9:51 pm
"Yes, I contain many teachings recorded by Suljo Warde"
OOC:
This allows for the -5 XP discount on purchasing the basic form of Force Powers
Aug 8, 2021 1:07 am
What else are you able to assist us with Master Warde? Kennoe says..still a bit in awe of the interactive holocron.
Aug 8, 2021 1:28 am
Listening carefully to what the projection from the holocron has to say, Larh inclines his head a little. "I perosonally never showed much talent for foresight of that sort, but surely one among us can learn it. And no doubt it would be useful to our efforts overall," he remarks to no one in particular after hearing about Master Warde's research.
Aug 8, 2021 2:38 am
Zaoanlu nods his head as he listens to the holographic image, and to the questions of the group. He does not have any known skill in predicting future events that he is aware of, but one never knows, do they?

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[ +- ] Wookie
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Aug 8, 2021 2:29 pm
"Yes," she agreed. "Any cache of knowledge from the Jedi is precious now, with all that has been lost. It is worth tracking down the other pieces of the holocron even if we intended nothing more than to safeguard the knowledge. Though I would be eager to learn the techniques described, myself, I will not deny it."

She looked to the Wookiee, eyes narrowing curiously at his addition to the conversation. The content of his speech was lost on her, and she glanced around to the others to see if anyone else seemed to understand him.
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Out of curiosity, is Zaoanlu wearing a translator or are we just hand-waving and saying the rest of the crew understands the wookiee language?
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Rolls

Outer Rim Knowledge

2 Success, 2 Advantage, 3 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Failure, 1 Advantage

Aug 8, 2021 3:06 pm
OOC:
well I can't speak basic, so you either understand me or you don't.
Aug 8, 2021 4:37 pm
"Studied?" Ayy asks in a surprised tone.

"I've been able to practice what little seems to have come naturally but I've had no way to properly study or had any guidance."

She glances at the holocron.

"Maybe that's about the change..."


EDIT: Removed due to language barrier.
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Aug 8, 2021 9:55 pm
OOC:
My house rule for knowing languages is make a Core Worlds or Outer Rim check to determine if you know the language. I believe Kashyyk is in the Outer Rim. Since Wookiees seem to be fairly prevalent I’d say 2 difficulty Outer Rim check. Success means you can understand it Truimph means you can hold a conversation in it.
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