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Post by Tuskers on Oct 31, 2011 8:14:14 GMT -5
This was originally posted to WoSW a long time ago. The Grey Jedi accepted two new members, Tuskers and Corey, then they all disappeared to go to another place. (The Great War site.) They did not stay to complete our training. We took the jobs upon ourselves, and here is one of our adventures. ----------***----------
*Tuskers returns to Zonama Sekot aboard the Whitestar *Seeing no one in the Temple, or the Academy, or reading the Holocron of Wisdom, Tuskers comes into the Training room. He says hello to Count Corey Dooku as he enters the training room. I just wanted to check in with someone before I started on my journey. From what I’ve been able to find out, the trials are straight forward. Demonstrating Force abilities in four trials, then travelling to a Dragon Cave. I’d assume that we’re supposed to bring back some kind of token from the cave. Perhaps a dragon scale? Being patient is good for a Jedi, but my Master has been gone for seven weeks without a word. I’ve learned much, but I think its time to take the journey to the Dragon Cave, and see what I find. *Tuskers leaves the Training room with his Lightsaber and a simple pack with water and food. Let’s see, the information that I have means I should head in this direction.
Corey, watching Tuskers head out, decides to join him. “Hey wait for me. You might need a little help. With this new size and strength we could help each other.”
Along the way to the Dragon Cave, Corey and Tuskers encounter the natives of Zonama Sekot, the blue skinned Ferroans and the red skinned Langhesi. We act openly, and treat them with respect, and they act in kind.
After a few hours jouney, Corey and Tuskers stop seeing any signs of civiliation. Ascending a mountain that the Force has guided them to, they start to get the feeling that they are very close. Being that they have travelled all day, they decide to camp here, and attempt to cover the last couple kilometers in the morning.
Sleeping out in the open, on a living planet that eminates the Force, it’s a strange experience. I had dream visions unlike anything I’ve experienced before. Very vivid dreams, with much clarity. Unfortunetly, I couldn’t tell if these visions were past events, or future visions.
After waking, we started walking… And walking. Oh, my… There are tons of caves hidden in this mountain range. How do we find the right one? Well, this is a trial of my Force abilities. We both stop, stand still for a moment, then turn about and start walking the other direction. Something is this way, and it has our attention.
We are talking about what we have heard of the Dragon Cave, Is there a creature in the cavern? Or possibly just a spirit? We have little information, actually none. We think the trial is made that way, so we have to use our wits.
Following the Force, the pair come across the cave that has to be called Dragon. There are stalactites and stalagmites that resemble teeth. There are also signs that the cave could be inhabited. Large scrape marks on the ground could have been caused by something like a Krayt Dragon entering and exiting the cave.
They cautiously approach the cavern, extending their senses with the Force. Even taking the precaution of using Force Cloak to hide their presence. They cannot feel a specific threat in the cavern, no signs of life. Tuskers leaps up the side of the cavern, making several Force assisted jumps, he’s quickly on the other side of the opening. Corey and Tuskers look at each other for a second, and uncliping but not igniting their Lightsabers they both step out into the opening from opposite sides.
Corey looking over at Tuskers, “Well this is what we wanted no turning back now.”
Corey, reaches out with the force to see if he could feel something. Its was not a easy feeling to let go. Speaking to Tuskers with the Force (Tuskers, somethings not right. I mean I cant put my finger on it) Looking still to find a answer, we came to far to turn back now.
Corey slowly enter the next room trying not make too much noise. Almost out of Tuskers view, (Man this is what we wanted a mission to find if we have it or not.)
Tuskers proceeds down the other side of the cavern. Holding his Lightsaber at ready, but not wanting to advertise his postion by igniting it. There is definetly something here, but it could be a Force echo... Something strong with the Force that was left in this cave, or it may jump out at us at any second.
Several small creatures go running away, startled by the precense of the two Genin. But as we go deeper into the cave, it becomes apparent that it doesn't contain any dragon at this time. The pair relax a little bit, and keep walking deeper into the cavern, and although it narrows, it doesn't end anytime soon. They explore carefully, so as not to fall or miss anything, and time passes.
Slowly we check behind each opening as we keep moving forward. The room is getting harder to move around. Corey asks, “Tuskers, what is that? I mean I sense something moving towards us, but I cant tell what it is or where.”
"Perhaps we do have a dragon here... But the air is so moist in here. It can't be a Krayt dragon, they are used to the desert..." A large creature comes out of a side cavern. It is startled to see them, but one look says that it is going to protect its territory. We back off a little bit, finally lighting the sabers we've been holding. Corey bounces forward to attack, but I call him off... I hold up my free hand, using a little of the Force Push, and a little Jedi Mind trick to get the large beast to back down.
Corey sees what I’m doing, and adds his powers to my own.
While paying close attention to the large 'dragon' that is now sitting in a side cavern, Tuskers turns to Corey. "You know, there is something further along this cavern that is our real goal. I think that is why we were having trouble seeing this animal with the Force. Because whatever it is down there, it's bigger than this."
Corey replies, “You could be right. But I’m taking a Dragon scale just in case.”
“Oh, please do… I wouldn’t want to have to come back here just because we forgot.”
They continue past the 'dragon' cavern, and deeper into the mountain. Much deeper.... As the descend, they are stretching out with the Force, trying to figure out what's going on. They also notice that the cavern is getting much moister.
There are many things that happen along the way, slips that could have ended their journeys, and encounters with other smaller beasts. But two trained Genin didn’t have any problems passing these obstacles.
As the decend into what surely must be the center of the planet, the cavern opens up so large, they can no longer see the sides or top. Ahead of them, is a giant glacier of ice. It is also the source of the strong feelings that they have been getting. The Ice glacier must be millions of years old... And it gives off such a strong feeling of the force, that they have to put up mental shields to protect themselves.
"I've got it... I know what we're feeling. Well, mostly." Corey looks at Tuskers and suddenly realizes that he also knows what they are feeling. They both exclaim, "Lightsaber crystals"
Corey and Tuskers approach the giant glacier, and start checking out the surface... After a couple of minutes, they have each selected a lightsaber crystal (or two) that they stuff into their packs for the long journey back to the surface.
The secret of the Dragon cave didn’t turn out to be dragons, but it was a wonderful lesson for both these Genin.
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Post by Tuskers on Oct 31, 2011 14:22:11 GMT -5
((Although these might be slightly out of order, I found some of the training posts that I used in my WoSW blog. I figured they belong here with the Corey & Tuskers story.))
Part 1, Studying the Force Power Battle Meditation
Studying the Force Power Battle Meditation
*Tuskers has been studying hard. The Force power called Battle Meditation and one specific aspect called Force Meld take so much control. This holocron has information about several ancient masters of this power. I'm going to spend more time researching these people. Perhaps there is more information associated with them that could help me. Maybe they had personal holocrons? Let's see, I need to make a list of names. -Odan-Urr -Arca Jeth -Nomi Sunrider -Bastila Shan -Yoda
Hmmm, it's rumored that Yoda used Battle Meditation at the battle of Kashyyyk. This was one of the last places that he was seen alive. Perhaps a quick trip there would be wise. *Tuskers boards his freighter, the Whitestar.
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*The Whitestar enters the Kashyyyk system According to the data I could find, Yoda would have been located in this region. Beyond that, I'm going to have to rely on the Force to guide me, because records don't say exactly where Yoda was located. *Tuskers lands the Whitestar where designated by the wookies. After paying the docking fees, he asks about a room, and a historic guide to lead him around.
Using the Force power of Psychometry allows Tuskers to locate the exact spot that Yoda had been using his Battle Meditation during the Battle of Kashyyyk. Coming here was very good for me. Master Yoda had such strong power, and there are definetly echos here. He can also feel an echo of the disturbance which was caused by Order 66. *Tuskers leaves Kashyyyk after a couple of days mediation at the site of the battle. *The Whitestar departs the planet, in search of the Library of Ossus ---- *Tuskers reviews the information he gained from the holocron. Approximately 5,000 BBY, the scholarly Jedi Knight Odan-Urr founded a center of Jedi learning on the planet Ossus.
"Well, I hope that this second stop on my journey will be as good as the first." *The Whitestar arrives at the planet Ossus. Tuskers begins scans to try to determine the location of the former library. "This could take a while, even if I find the library? It's just ruins now. The Force can't guide me to the exact information I'm looking for. And there's bound to be a lot of Force impressions, so even my Psychometry powers won't help very much." "I've seen the ruins of several dozen likely sites. I could be here forever. Perhaps I'll return another time?" *The Whitestar enters hyperspace for the Deneba system. ---- "Deneba, the site of Arca Jeth dying. One of the first known Jedi to use the Battle Meditation." "It is rumored that he became One with the Force. That being the case, I maybe able to communicate with him, instead of just touching his echo, even after 4000 years." There was a Conclave here on this planet. I wonder if my Force sense will be enough to guide me there? *Tuskers picks a landing spot that feels right. He no sooner lowers the landing ramp of the Whitestar, and his droids go crazy. "What the?" Using Force Push, he flings the protocol droid across the room where it breaks into pieces. The Astromech droid is coming into the room past the ramp, so he pushes it outside, and hovers it in place while it struggles to attack him. "Enough of that!" Tuskers pinches off the power source for the little droid. Now damaged, it drops to the ground. `You did well, Padawan.` "Um, sure I did. I just beat up my Astromech, and my protocol droid is trashed. And as part of the Grey, it's Genin, not Padawan." Tuskers looks around. "Who do I have the pleasure of addressing?" `I am the one you seek. I was Jedi Master Arca Jeth.`
"Very interesting to meet you. It is a pleasure Master Jeth. I don't supposed that you know what happened with my droids?" `This place still has some kind of left over instruction for droids to hunt Jedi. Even though the battle that was here was a long time ago.` "A long time, it was over Four Thousand years ago." `Really? It seems like yesterday to me. I guess time passes strangely when you are one with the Force.` *For the next several days, Master Jeth and Genin Tuskers discuss the Force and powers such as Battle Meditation and Droid Disable. "I could almost just stay with you here Jeth, but I feel the calling of the Force. There is more I need to do...."
*The Whitestar enters hyperspace for the planet of Dantooine ---------- (to be continued later)
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Post by Tuskers on Oct 31, 2011 14:23:18 GMT -5
Part 2, Studying the Force
Dantooine. This mysterious planet has many ties to the Force.
I've read about Jedi Temples and mysterious Dark side influences on this planet. If I find what I'm looking for here quickly, I may have to come back to research more later. "Bastila Shan is said to have been the most perfect study of the Battle Meditation. If I can find some connection to here, my journey maybe complete." Finding the Jedi temple ruins was fairly simple. A great number of Jedi had died when it was destroyed, the Force imprint called even from low orbit. Darth Malak bombarded the site from orbit, but I may find something here that will help me. Of course, Balista is known to have left the planet before the bombardment, so I maybe able to find sources of knowledge about her elsewhere also.
*Tuskers reacts in surprise when he reaches the site that should be old ruins. There is a pre-fabricated base in its place. It almost looks like both the Rebellion and the Empire have been busy here. Maybe I should land a few clicks away, and approach with caution. Flying the Whitestar some distance away, Tuskers feels the disturbance in the Force. There is something else out here? There is a Sith influence here! (This is probably the ruins of the Star Forge map room that Darth Malak bombarded also.) "I've felt this before. I almost missed it. This same feeling was back on Kashyyyk. There must be some kind of Sith artifact both here and there." *Looks at scans of the area below. "Whatever it was, it was leveled several hundred years ago. Blasted from orbit, if my guess is right. Still, it'll be worth a look." *Tuskers spends several hours exploring the destroyed room, and removes the remains of some equipment back to his ship for further examination. "After a quick nap, I'll approach the base under the cover of nightfall." --------- At dusk, Tuskers approaches the former site of the Jedi Enclave. Although rebuilt over the last couple of centuries by various factions, the Force still flows through this site. But, any artifact that may have been here seem to be long gone. Not wanting to alert the current occupants, whoever they are? Tuskers retreats, but not before he is noticed. "Security droids, now I'm in trouble." The security droids open fire. "Now who programmed these droids to shoot first, and ask questions later?" Tuskers concentrates on the Force. After a second, all the droids stop where they are, a few of them falling over. "That takes care of you. I wonder if I could refine this technique to shutdown other things, like the security system?" Tuskers approaches a door, and concentrates on the locking mechanism. The door slowly opens. Then, a very loud alarm goes off, and flood lights start coming on. Tuskers curses under his breath, and uses the Force to make a very quick retreat. -------- Only one more Jedi that I wanted to look up on this quest. Then I'll have to try and find out more information about where else I might find Bastila Shan or Odan-Urr. "Perhaps I need a little rest before I continue. I'm off to Naboo to relax in the gardens." After a couple of days resting on Naboo, and studying the notes that will lead to his next goals, Tuskers departs Naboo, heading towards Krayiss II. -------- There isn't a lot of really good information about my next Jedi. I'd hate to skip her, as I've already gained so much from this mission. But Nomi Sunrider lived several different places. The first stop is the Stenness Hyperspace Terminal, where her husband died. Jedi Knight Andur Sunrider is said to have become a Force Ghost and helped his wife escape the trap that killed him. It will be interesting to see if I can find a trace of him there. Then I'm off to their home worlds before I try to trace the rest of her life.
Arriving at Stenness, I wander the corridors until security stops me and asks what I'm doing there. I try to explain, but the person is convinced that I'm casing the place to rob them. I guess they don't believe in five-thousand year old ghosts. I'll have to try something else, because I can't find anyone here.
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The Whitestar appears from hyperspace unexpectidly. Crap, it's the Imperial Fleet! I always knew they would get the jump on me someday. I'll try to play it cool, unless they figure out who I am. Then I'll make a run for it. Wait a minute!! Crap, they've got an Interdictor. I'm doomed. Hmm? There are several ships here waiting to be checked out. Maybe I can squeek by, since everything here is legitimate except me. "Approaching YT-1930, transmit your ID, cargo and destination. Stand by for further instructions." Well, here goes nothing. After several tense minutes, the Imperial officer sends a message. "Whitestar, your data checks out. Stand by for assignment of exit vector. We cannot drop the gravity well, so you will have to fly out of area in standard space." Thank you, I will proceed as assigned. Could it be, that I got by?
As I cruise away, gaining distance from the fleet, I decide to see if I can improve my speed a little. Then I notice that one of the smaller vessles has taken up a pursuit course. "This is Lancer Frigate Centre, you will turn your vessel around for more questioning." I look at my readout, and push the throttle to full. Centre, what seems to be the problem, I've been cleared to exit. "We discovered some discrepency in your personal file. We need an hour or so to investigate." Um, sorry, this little detour has delayed me enough. Just send me a message later stating that everything is okay. The Frigate opens fire as soon as it enters range. What is wrong with this thing? I should have been able to outrun them. I check the sensors, and reach out with the Force, and realize that the Imperials had doubled their trap, because there are several gravity wells that are slowing me down. Time for some fancy flying. I start maneuvering around, and return fire upon the Imperial vessel. That's a Lancer, which means it's built to destroy fighters. I've got half a chance, if I can feel my way past them and into some clearer space. The major advantage of flying a freighter over a starfighter such as my old TIE, is that this thing is well put together. TIE stands for Twin Ion Engines, but really, it's how the thing is held together. It's tied together with string and glue. I turned around on my tail, and flew right down the throat of that Lancer Frigate. I aimed a few shots at their bridge for good measure. But my laser cannons could only bounce off their shields. It would take quite a bit more firepower to actually do them any damage. I just wanted to make a point. As I rush past the Centre, they open fire upon me. This is expected, and I know my shields can handle a few shots from their laser cannons with no problem. Now if they were armed with turbo-lasers, that might be a different problem. I've got another advantage over this frigate also, they won't be able to turn around as quickly as I can. So, I should be able to get a good head start. I keep one eye on the sensors, and reach out with the force. I've got TIE fighters scrambling to intercept me, but I should be able to get out of here before they arrive. Feeling the gravity wells, and watching my instruments, I have the hyperdrive on standby. The calculations always take forever. I really need to replace that astromech that was destroyed back on Deneba, or simply upgrade my computer system to handle the job more quickly. This time, it's not a problem, I've calculated, and just need to get out of here. Just a couple more minutes... But do I have the time? Normally, I would have to say no, as the sensors alone won't get me past these gravitational currents quickly. But with the power of the force, I'm reaching a new height of flying.
Not much more to say about this encounter. I got out of there before the frigate or the TIE fighters caught up to me. Thank goodness for hyperspace. I think I need some rest and relaxation. I've heard of this place, the Starlight Officer's Club, I'll go stop in. ---------- Okay, it sounded like a good plan. But all the bouncing around seems to have gotten something knocked loose. I'm going to have to set down at a nearby system, and check the exterior of the ship. (Again, I really need to replace the droids I lost on Deneba.) Sounds easy enough, especially on an uninhabitted planet like the one I wandered accross. But nothing seems to be easy these days. These little furry creatures, I've seen them before someplace. I think they are called Tamarins. They are kind of cute. Oh well, back to work.... OUCH! Something bit me! Oh no, these things are attacking. I'll just calm them down with the Force. Whoa! Not the reaction I was expecting. Now there are more of them, and they seem more violent. Maybe if I... Oh boy, there are larger ones now... Larger means stronger and bigger teeth. Ringed tails, I wonder if that means something... They make a noise... It sounds like "move it, move it". I've never heard the like of that. I'm definitely in trouble here. These things don't like Force users. I'd better get out of here, and just hope the ships holds together.
(to be continued later)
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Post by Tuskers on Oct 31, 2011 14:24:05 GMT -5
Part 3, My further adventures
*Tuskers goes to the Starlight Officer's Club where his friend Crystal helps him find a tailor to make a new outfit. The old one had been shredded by those furry creatures. "You know, I've not felt such a strange sensation in the Force, as on that planet. There is more going on there than I have seen. I may have to return there." Tuskers finally hads over to the Droid Repair Shop, and picks up a red 3P0 protocol droid, along with three astromechs: R2, R5, and R9 units. Shortly afterwars, the Whitestar takes off to return to this mysterious new planet. Upon entering orbit of the planet, Tuskers scans with sensors, but also reaches out with the force. My sensors and my Force abilites find something at about the same time. It seems to be a town. There are power emissions, but nothing in the way of radio traffic. I think I'll just land a distance away and approach on foot. As soon as Tuskers lands, and lowers the ramp, he notices several figures approaching. So much for being subtle. I tell my protocol droid to stay nearby, and I go greet the natives. I need not worry, as soon as I decended the ramp, they all started greeting me at once. After two or three minutes of these twenty natives all talking at once, I finally raise my hands to try and stop the crazy chattering. They all stopped talking at once? Very strange, I think to myself. "I'm Tuskers. Who is in charge here?" They all look around, but no one answers. "Is there someone in charge here?" Finally someone steps forward, and waves her arms around. "We live with the spirits. We eat the spirits, we drink the spirits, we love the spirits. They keep us whole, they keep us safe." "I'd like to get to know more about you and your planet. Can I come with you back to your town?" "We can feel you in the spirits. You may join us." *It dawned on me that these people are talking about the Force. I can feel their power, but I can also tell that they don?t know how to focus that power, only to feel the currents. This is probably why I was attacked by those creatures, because I was using the force, and the creatures didn?t like that. It should be interesting to study these people that live with the Force like this. We proceed back to their village. There are no defenses, not a single extra wall beyond what you?d need to keep out the rain or sunshine. These people were living very simply. I?ll be careful not to disturb them too much, buy maybe they could use some modern stuff to make their lives simpler. Lights and such would be easy business. Someone walks up and hands me a glass of something liquid. The others are all holding glasses also. They praise the spirits, and drink... I drink also. It is a great tasting ale, obviously home brewed in the village. Then food is passed around... And singing starts... The singing, along with the drinks, it's intoxicating. My glass is never allowed to fall to empty. I have to sit down after a time. Soon, there is nothing I can do that will allow me to stand. The music... I can only hear the music. I remember having a great time, singing and laughing... But I awoke the next day back at the Starlight Officer's Club with my dear friend Crystal very worried about me. I decide that these people don't need me to trade goods with them. (more later)
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Post by Tuskers on Oct 31, 2011 14:25:27 GMT -5
((Part 4 was the Dragon Cave sequence above.))
Part 5, It is time
*The Whitestar lands near the Grey Temple and Tuskers exits his ship intent on the training room. "What's this?" *Tuskers has noticed several small ant like creatures being attacked by several slightly larger spider like creatures. "Well, you bigger lot seem to have an advantage over the little ones. Let's see if we can't even out the odds a little." *Tuskers sits on a boulder nearby, and stars Battle Mediatiton...
Time starts to pass, and the smaller ants start gaining the upper ground. But then the larger spiders have reinforments arrive. Noticing the new arrivals, Tuskers directs all the local ants to converge on the battle. The spiders are vicious, and keep fighting back. But the ants are not helpless, and they are being backed by the Force. A lizard crawl over, and sees the ants and spiders, and decides it's time for a snack. "You are taking an awful chance, getting so close to this many bugs, little friend. Perhaps you should only eat spiders today?" The lizard, now part of the ant army, quickly turns the battle, and the remaining spiders retreat.
"Well, not exactly an epic battle, but it's hard to find opportunities to practice Battle Mediatiton."
*Tuskers proceeds into the training room, laughing at himself for spending more than an hour guiding a battle of such small proportions. *He walks into the training room, and sees several of the droids smashed into the wall. "It would seem that Corey was here." *Tuskers goes to start cleaning up the mess, starts using the Force to pickup the large pieces... But he stops. He concentrates, and stretches out his hands... Nothing happens. "Hmmm, that's not good. Why? Oh... Hmmm, anger!" *Force Lighting leaps from his fingertips. "I'm not fond of you droids, but it's not easy to channel anger. I'll have to think on this." *Exits, forgetting to clean up the mess.
Meanwhile, back at the Grey Temple, Master Jax and Master Volk have returned, but Grey Knight Corey Dooku and Grey Knight Tuskers are unaware of this.
Corey enters, "Man, its be a while since any of the Masters or Kage been back." Put his hands behind his back slowly walking towards the Kage's Chair, placing one hand on it. "Man, what if Tuskers is right. It looks like we are all thats left from this war." Corey looks towards the great vaulted ceiling, "TO ALL MASTERS and Kage. If no one will take charge of the Grey Order until this war is over, I will take Charge. I maybe a Grey Knight, but I have been here for months on end looking after the Order with Tuskers." Corey sits down in Kage Chair and place his hands on my face, very upset.
*Tuskers enters, seeing the upset Corey, and stands beside him* "It's alright, we'll do what we have to. If no one else returns soon, then we'll start rebuilding the Order. Volk is back, I just saw him. And we can ask Ikrit to rejoin us after he's done his podracing. We've survived this war, and so the Grey will survive."
And Masters Volk and Jax enter the Grey Temple, and they are proud of the Grey Knight for keeping things going while everyone was away.
Corey and Tuskers kneel before the Masters, and they are told to rise. You can see the pride in their faces, you can hear the joy in their voices.
"Grey Knight, we have returned. We will rebuild the order. You have done an excellent job of keeping things going in our absense. Let us take stock of the situation, and we shall begin the process...
Over the next couple of days, potential recruits are found. The Grey Knight, Corey Dooku and Tuskers are raised in rank to the level of Chunin. Although the Masters will continue to train them, they can start to train the new recruits.
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Post by Tuskers on Oct 31, 2011 14:26:30 GMT -5
Part 6, Travel to Lake Natth
I'm off to the planet of Ambria, where Nomi Sunrider started her training as a Jedi. I here there are wonderous things on this planet. There are rumors of Holocrons hidden on the planet. It's unlikely they would still be there, but I have to research for myself. The Whitestar takes off for the planet Ambria in the Xappyh sector. One of the stories about Nomi mentions a confrontation at Lake Natth, so I land the Whitestar at the remains of a nearby home. The house could have once belonged to a Jedi, as there is a Force imprint there. However, it has long since turned to rubble. I approach Lake Natth, and I can feel the power of the Sith in its waters. This interests me, as I've never had a lot of Dark Side influence. I've always remained calm, like the Jedi of old times. Now, I need to learn to harness a little of this Darkside power, to achieve a true balance.
While I'm here, I have also heard that the lake can provide a powerful crystal for another lightsaber. It's always good to have backups. I wander over to the lake, and review the information that I have on my datapad about the area. There is so much more history about this area than I knew. Perhaps it wasn't a good idea to come here. Darth Bane is said to have camped here? Plus other Sith, and of course Nomi lived nearby? I wonder if that house where I parked the Whitestar? Of course, that would be good irony? Or the will of the Force.
Okay, what to do first? I think I'd better scout the lake area, then I'll check on trying to figure out the shaping of a crystal. I'll spend some time meditating here also. I've got to remember to do another fly over the area, and see if any other ruins or settlements can help me along. As I approach Lake Natth, I see many footprints in the area. I don't think there are any nearby native populations, but that is something I note to check for. Finally, Lake Natth comes into view. I was expecting something impressive. A great Sith Temple. It looks like any other lake on any other planet. As a matter of fact, there are signs that a number of others have camped here, some very recently. Other Jedi or Sith on pilgramages, like myself? Then I open myself up to the feelings of the Force. I'm not sure why I was shielding myself, since this is why I came here? The power of the Dark Side is still there. I open myself to it, allow the power to flow through me, and concentrate it into kinetite, a kind of power I had never experienced before... At first, I didn't understand where this power was coming from, but I could definitely feel the dark powers channeling through me! Perhaps I won't camp here tonight. But I will stay a little while longer, and see what other mysteries I can glimpse.
"Madness! How can a Sith survive weeks, months, even years drawing on these powers constantly without losing ones self? I can understand tapping into powers, but this would invariably lead to madness." Looking around Lake Natth, and forgetting any other ideas I had setup for this mission, I simply return to the Whitestar, and leave the planet.
((This is not everything I can find, but a lot of it isn't story enough to bother posting, just snippets. I hope you enjoyed reading it.))
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