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<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: /* The Akul Den Expedition */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Lavender<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.92 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=* Odan-Urr [[Consul|High Councillor]] (Former)<br /> * [[Councillor of Urr]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> [[V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' is a Togruta Force-sensitive born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], whose early understanding of the Force was shaped by cultural tradition and romanticized oral legends of the Jedi — particularly those attributed to [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]] — rather than formal instruction. She was taken under the tutelage of V’yr Vorsa, who guided her early development in the Force and later brought her to [[New Tython]]. A’lora would eventually become associated with [[House Odan-Urr]], where she later held a seat on the Council. In the aftermath of New Tython’s destruction and the Inquisitorius’ persecution of Force-sensitives, she stepped away from her Councillor role and adopted the path of a Jedi Wayseeker, remaining affiliated with House Odan-Urr while pursuing a pilgrimage focused on preservation, interpretation, and the future of Jedi teachings.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Daughter of Shili (4 ABY - 20 ABY) ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Children, gather 'round the fire, for tonight I shall share with you a story that has been passed down through the generations of our people — a tale of courage and determination, of a Togruta named Jora Malli.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.|left]]<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' was born on the planet [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shili Shili] in '''6 ABY''', during the early years following the fall of the [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Galactic_Empire Galactic Empire]. She was raised in a traditional Togruta village located away from the planet’s major population centers, where daily life remained shaped by long-standing custom rather than galactic politics. She was the daughter of '''Iss’tass Kituri''', a huntress and artisan known within the community, and '''Garess Kelr''', an off-worlder who had chosen to settle among the Togruta rather than continue a life of travel. Garess’s experiences beyond Shili brought occasional contact with traders and visitors from other worlds, but his decision to remain planet-side ensured that A’lora’s upbringing remained firmly rooted in village life rather than shaped by the wider galaxy.<br /> <br /> Although Shili itself held long-standing importance within the [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Galactic_Republic Republic], A’lora’s early childhood was insulated from the concerns of the New Republic’s early consolidation — defined by local custom, family responsibility, and communal continuity. Even in the preceding years, there was never any sustained Imperial presence in the region she grew up, and the village itself neither resisted nor collaborated, existing largely outside the Empire’s immediate concern. For A’lora, the wider galaxy existed as something discussed secondhand, or brought in by travelers, rather than as a constant force shaping her childhood.<br /> <br /> Within the village, history was preserved through oral tradition rather than record. Elders passed knowledge through story, ritual, and repetition, ensuring continuity across generations. Among them was '''Utukaan''', a respected storyteller whose role was not to instruct as a teacher, but to shape understanding through narrative. Through him, children were introduced to figures associated with the Jedi — names such as '''Shaak Ti''' and '''Jora Malli''' — presented not as precise historical accounts, but as legendary guardians whose deeds had been shaped and amplified over time. These accounts were told as heroic tales — embellished, dramatic, and shaped to capture the attention of young listeners.<br /> <br /> === The Tree on the Hill ===<br /> {{Quote|I have always been here, from the time the old man planted this garden at my roots, to the times when you returned to care for this garden that I call home.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> [[File:Vorsa-Shili.png|alt=Shili|thumb|300x300px|A fateful meeting on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shili Shili], 14 BBY]]<br /> The garden tended by '''Utukaan''' lay beyond the village, centered around an ancient tree that had once been one among many in a larger forest. Over time, the surrounding land had thinned and changed, but the tree remained. A'lora was still a youngling when she learned to tend the garden Utukaan had painstakingly cleared, planted, and maintained around its roots. She assisted the aging Togruta gradually, accompanying him often enough that the work became familiar. She understood the intricacies of tending it, and she enjoyed the time spent there, listening to Utukaan speak while working with her hands.<br /> <br /> She was but nine years old when she remained in the garden longer than intended after a solitary day's work. Instead of returning to the village, she rested beneath the tree and fell asleep. When she woke, she found herself lifted from the ground and cradled within a lattice of the tree’s branches. Though startled by the change, she was unharmed.<br /> <br /> The presence bound to the tree revealed itself as sentient, capable of speech and awareness, and long-rooted in the garden. When A’lora introduced herself, the being identified itself as '''V’yr Vorsa'''. Vorsa spoke openly of the village and its people, including Utukaan and A’lora’s parents — knowledge acquired over time by listening as the elder spoke to the plants and animals while tending the garden. Vorsa asked that her name be kept secret and that it not be shared with Utukaan or with A’lora’s parents. A’lora agreed. She remained in the garden through the night, sheltered among the branches, while Vorsa kept watch over the surrounding area and the wildlife that passed nearby. When morning came, A’lora returned to the village and continued tending the garden as she had before, without speaking of the encounter to anyone else.<br /> <br /> === Foundations ===<br /> {{Quote|Utukaan said I'd find you here. He's sent you on one of his 'errands,' hasn't he? He's a lazy old fool... but at least he admits it. Deliver these 'things' to your father on your way to indulge the old man. I'm not sure what use he has for them, but he insisted on giving the last smuggler half of our last season's trade for it.|Iss'tass Kituri}}<br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> A’lora was a familiar presence within her village, known to the other children and regularly involved in daily activities. She took part in shared chores and group tasks, but she also involved herself readily in small rivalries and informal contests with other children. She was openly competitive, quick to test herself and slow to concede once engaged. While this sharpened her skills and confidence, it also made some of her peers cautious about engaging her directly, preferring games or tasks where competition was less likely to emerge. Over time, this gave A’lora a reputation for intensity rather than ease, shaping how others chose to interact with her.<br /> <br /> Among her peers, '''Kahlee''' was her closest and most consistent companion. Kahlee’s outgoing nature and ease with others often bridged the gaps A’lora created for herself. Where A’lora was focused and competitive, Kahlee was expressive and social, frequently pulling her into village gatherings, dances, and shared errands she might otherwise have avoided. A’lora did not seek out these moments on her own, but she followed Kahlee readily, and the two were often seen together moving through daily life. Beyond Kahlee, A’lora remained connected to a wider circle of village children, though her relationships within that group were shaped more by proximity and circumstance than by closeness.<br /> <br /> A’lora’s relationship with the village elders, particularly '''Utukaan''', was unusually close for someone her age. Utukaan often welcomed her presence during storytelling and quiet tasks, recognizing her attentiveness and willingness to listen. His stories emphasized decisive moments and heroic deeds, and A’lora responded strongly to those elements. She was less interested in reflection than in what characters did, and what followed from those actions. The lessons she absorbed were framed through consequence and outcome rather than restraint, shaping how she evaluated strength and resolve.<br /> <br /> Within her family, A’lora’s relationships were equally formative. Iss’tass Kituri set firm expectations, valuing competence, responsibility, and contribution to the village. A’lora respected her mother’s discipline, even when she resisted its limits. Garess Kelr, by contrast, brought glimpses of the wider galaxy home with him. He returned from trading runs with stories, tools, and occasional gifts, and A’lora was familiar with those who worked alongside him, including '''Niuk''', whom she encountered around her father’s ship. Despite this exposure, Garess never took her with him when he left to trade, a boundary reinforced by Iss’tass that kept A’lora rooted in village life even as her curiosity grew.<br /> <br /> === Years of Transition ===<br /> {{Quote|I remember... long ago, there was a voice on the wind. It was fleeting, like the whispers of the turu-grass. But I was sure of it.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> As A’lora entered her teenage years, the village continued to change gradually around her. New homes were built, trade increased, and outlanders became a more common sight, yet the rhythm of daily life remained familiar. A’lora took on greater responsibility, contributing through fishing, delivery work, and other labor expected of her. She was no longer treated as a child, but as someone reliable and capable, trusted to complete demanding tasks without supervision.<br /> <br /> During this time, her relationship with '''Utukaan''' shifted. Age and illness had begun to erode his clarity, and A’lora increasingly found herself caring for him rather than listening to his stories. She visited him in the evenings, bringing food, preparing meals, and sitting with him as his thoughts wandered. Though his memory faltered, his attachment to the past remained strong, surfacing in fragments rather than complete narratives. Even as his stories became disjointed, A’lora treated him with the same care he had once shown her, maintaining continuity where his mind no longer could.<br /> <br /> It was during one such visit that Utukaan spoke of having heard a voice long ago — something carried on the wind, fleeting but unmistakable. The comment gave A’lora pause, forcing her to recognize that Utukaan had, at some point in the past, truly heard '''V’yr Vorsa''' speak. In hindsight, A’lora came to understand that this experience had shaped more than his stories; it explained his enduring attachment to the garden and his insistence on tending it long after the work had become physically difficult. When Utukaan’s recollections drifted close to this truth, A’lora chose discretion, neither confirming nor denying what he struggled to remember.<br /> <br /> As winter set in, A’lora’s visits to the garden became more difficult but did not cease. On one such journey, she was overcome by exhaustion and exposure before reaching her destination. She was sheltered by Vorsa within the living trunk of the tree, protected from the cold until conditions allowed her safe return. During this sheltering, A’lora confronted the fear that had taken hold since her conversation with Utukaan. She believed she had failed to keep her promise and worried that, as a result, Vorsa might withdraw from her as well. She asked directly whether Vorsa would stop speaking to her.<br /> <br /> Vorsa refused. She spoke more openly of her past, acknowledging that revealing herself to Utukaan in the past had been a lapse born of isolation and loneliness, one she regretted. She reassured A’lora that this did not extend to her. Vorsa made it clear that she would not withdraw, nor did she expect A’lora to forget what had already been shared. The bond between them would continue. No explanation was given beyond this. Vorsa did not speak of her origins, her nature beyond the garden, or her reasons for remaining there. To A’lora, what mattered was the certainty that the connection would not be severed. Before A’lora left, she asked one further question — whether Vorsa would speak to Utukaan again, if he were to come to the garden. Vorsa answered that she would.<br /> <br /> With that assurance, A’lora returned to the village, her daily responsibilities resumed unchanged, but her understanding of Utukaan’s long vigilance became part of the same history — one she now carried alone as her life in the village continued.<br /> <br /> === Garess Kelr ===<br /> {{Quote|Fools. If your father were present, he would have clobbered some sense into you. Holding in a den? That was a fool’s choice, Uluru.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> In the months following the revelation about Utukaan and the voice, and the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. As night fell, villagers gathered near the central fires, following familiar customs of music and dance. A’lora remained at the edge of the gathering until '''Kahlee''' took her by the hand and drew her into the circle. A’lora followed reluctantly at first, allowing herself to be pulled along rather than choosing the dance on her own. <br /> <br /> The gathering was interrupted when hunters returned from the forest carrying '''Garess Kelr''' on a stretcher. He had been injured during an encounter with Akul after the hunting party was forced to take shelter within a den. According to those present, Garess acted to protect others during the ambush. His injuries were severe, and despite the attention of the village’s Duros physician, he could not be saved.<br /> <br /> Garess’s death altered both family and village dynamics. '''Iss’tass Kituri''' withdrew from active hunting in the aftermath, supported by '''Utukaan''', who argued against immediate retaliation. With winter setting in and Akul activity increasing, the village agreed to wait until spring before attempting to eliminate the den. Travel beyond the perimeter was restricted, watches were increased, and individuals were discouraged from leaving the village alone.<br /> <br /> For A’lora, this enforced patience was difficult to accept. Her anger over her father’s death, combined with frustration at the decision to wait, left her restless and confrontational. During this period, she sought out '''Uluru''', one of the hunters involved in the failed expedition. Uluru initially refused her requests for training, citing both the village’s restrictions and Iss’tass’s withdrawal from hunting. A’lora persisted, returning again and again despite being turned away.<br /> <br /> Over time, Uluru relented and agreed to train her, filling the gap left by Iss’tass’s absence from the hunt. The training unfolded across many sessions rather than as a single decision. A’lora approached sparring aggressively, pressing every advantage and refusing to concede once engaged. Her competitiveness and unresolved anger made her difficult to train, and their matches were often rough, bordering on reckless. Uluru tolerated this, recognizing both her aptitude and the source of her hostility.<br /> <br /> By the time winter began to loosen its hold, A’lora had been training with Uluru for some time. Her skills had sharpened, but so had her impatience. While the village continued to wait for conditions to improve, A’lora’s attention remained fixed beyond the perimeter, already turning toward the Akul den itself.<br /> <br /> === The Akul Den Expedition ===<br /> {{Quote|Alright, A’lora. I’ll come with you. But we'll only scout the area. We need to understand their patterns, their numbers. We are not engaging them directly. It's too dangerous, especially without a proper plan.|Uluru}}<br /> <br /> With spring returning, the village began preparing to address the Akul den more directly. A’lora had been training with '''Uluru''' long enough that their sparring had become routine, and her frustration at waiting had only intensified. The village’s stance remained cautious: no one was to go beyond the perimeter alone, and any action against the den was meant to be organized rather than impulsive. A’lora did not share that same stance. After a sparring session that ended with both of them bloodied, she told Uluru she planned to leave the village that night to scout the den. She presented it as reconnaissance and pressed him to accompany her. Uluru objected and agreed only after setting limits — observation only, no engagement, and a return before the situation could escalate.<br /> <br /> A’lora accepted those terms, but she did not treat them as binding. Her purpose was not limited to gathering information. She used the language of scouting to secure Uluru’s help and to avoid drawing attention from the village. The decision was made without approval from the elders or from her mother, and it ran directly against the restrictions the village had established through the winter. They left under cover of darkness and approached the den along routes familiar to hunters. As they drew close, Uluru attempted to halt their advance and turn back, recognizing the risk of pressing farther at night. A’lora continued anyway, driving them nearer than they had agreed. Before they could withdraw, the den’s entrance collapsed, sealing their route out and forcing them into the den’s outer chambers.<br /> <br /> Trapped, they searched for another exit while avoiding signs of returning Akul. They located a secondary opening framed by roots and loose soil and attempted to climb free. An Akul returned before they could escape, and the situation became a direct fight. Uluru was nearly pulled into the open, and A’lora intervened at close range to draw the creature away. Her quarterstaff was damaged during the struggle, and she improvised by snapping it into a jagged point and driving it into the Akul’s throat. After the kill, the surrounding pack withdrew rather than continuing the attack.<br /> <br /> === The Hunters' Return ===<br /> {{Quote|What a warrior you have become. Remember, even the greatest Jedi have their flaws. None of them are perfect, but the Force presses us to move on. It is a constant, ever-changing flow. We will live, we will die. Our passing will be remembered, but those who survive, are stronger for it. Now then! There is one thing I have to attend to. Will you accompany me?|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> A’lora and Uluru returned to the village at dawn. The outcome removed an immediate threat, but it also exposed the truth that the expedition had not been a sanctioned scout and had not remained controlled. For A’lora, it marked the first time she acted beyond the village’s limits through deliberate choice rather than circumstance — pushing past restraint, using Uluru’s support to get there, and learning firsthand what that kind of decision cost.<br /> <br /> Only once the village came fully into view did the truth of the night settle between them. Uluru understood then that A’lora had never intended the expedition to end at observation. The way she had pressed forward, the refusal to turn back, the readiness with which she met the Akul — none of it aligned with a simple scout. He did not accuse her. Whatever had driven her out there had already run its course, and naming it would change nothing.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not look at him as they crossed the threshold into the village. Her attention fixed instead on the familiar paths, on the low roofs and waking fires, on the place where her mother would already be moving through the early hours of the day. The thought of Iss’tass waiting there — unaware of where A’lora had gone, or how close the night had come to taking her as well — settled more heavily than Uluru’s silence. For the first time since leaving the village, the weight of what she had done was no longer measured against the Akul, but against the life she was returning to.<br /> <br /> Uluru slowed, letting a small distance open between them. Whatever words might have passed were no longer his to offer. A’lora’s reckoning, he understood, would not come from him, nor from the hunt, but from standing again before her grieving mother — a woman who had, until now, not had relief of having her daughter returned, safe and sound.<br /> <br /> === The Elder’s Passing ===<br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]{{Quote|Come to see an old fool off in his final moments?|Utukaan the Elder}}{{Quote|No. But I have come to see off an old friend.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> Several months after the confrontation at the Akul den, Utukaan’s health declined rapidly. Age and illness confined him to his hut, and it became clear to those close to him that he was nearing the end of his life. A’lora and Iss’tass remained frequent presences during this period, attending to his needs and maintaining the quiet routines that had once framed his role as the village’s storyteller.<br /> <br /> Utukaan retained a measure of lucidity in brief intervals. During one rare moment of clarity, he asked A’lora to take him to the garden he had tended for much of his life. He spoke of it as unfinished business rather than nostalgia, expressing a desire to feel the soil and see the tree once more. Because he could no longer make the walk, a small sled was arranged to carry him beyond the village perimeter, with A’lora accompanying him.<br /> <br /> At the garden, Utukaan was settled beneath the great tree’s branches, resting against its roots. He spoke little, but appeared at ease, attentive to the sounds of the wind and the movement of the canopy above. While A’lora stepped away briefly to fetch water from the nearby stream, Utukaan remained alone beneath the tree.<br /> <br /> It was there that Vorsa spoke to him again. Their exchange was brief and private. Vorsa did not reveal herself openly, nor did she speak at length, but acknowledged Utukaan as an old friend and affirmed that his care for the garden had not gone unnoticed. Utukaan, in turn, expressed no surprise. His response suggested that he had long suspected the presence he once heard was real, that he returned time and again, to keep her company all these years. When A’lora returned, she found Utukaan unresponsive, his expression calm. He had passed beneath the tree he had helped nurture, his final moments spent in the place he valued most.<br /> <br /> === A Life Remembered, A Choice Offered ===<br /> {{Quote|I'm here with Niuk. We're leaving Shili in a few rotations. Your father and I made a promise years ago. If anything ever happened to him, I'd offer you a chance to join us, see the galaxy beyond Shili.|Corbin Navaro}}<br /> With Utukaan’s passing, the village held a feast in his honor. A bonfire burned at the center while elders traded stories about him and people joined the dancing, eating, and toasts. A’lora stayed near the edge of the celebration at first, watching more than participating. Kahlee joined her there, speaking about Utukaan in the same way the village always had — through remembered moments and his exaggerated retellings of old stories. Some of the stories made Kahlee laugh as she recalled one particular tale in which Utukaan himself managed to tame an Akul. A’lora corrected her assumptions, noting that at least that one “tall tale” had been real, as she had seen the riding harness Utukaan kept as proof, herself.<br /> <br /> As the night went on, a villager offered them a drink as part of the toast, and A’lora — unused to it — felt its strength immediately. Kahlee took her hand and pulled her into the circle. A’lora’s participation was imperfect and unpracticed, but she stayed in it, carried along by Kahlee’s insistence and by the fact that this night was for Utukaan. Later, A’lora noticed Uluru searching the crowd. On impulse, she directed Kahlee toward him. Kahlee approached first, and Uluru accepted. From where A’lora watched, it was clear the two of them matched each other more easily than A’lora ever did with the dances — Kahlee bright and confident, Uluru attentive and steady. For A’lora, it was a small relief to see something as uncomplicated and joyful as those two dancing in Utukaan's memory.<br /> <br /> The next morning came quietly. A’lora woke with a dull headache and stepped outside for air, finding Kahlee near the ashes of the bonfire. They spoke briefly about the night, about Utukaan, and about how strange it felt to move forward without him. It was there that an off-worlder approached: Corbin Navaro, a human who claimed to have known Garess Kelr from his years beyond Shili. He did not linger on details at first. He offered a simple reason for his presence — Garess had asked him to do this if anything ever happened. Corbin and Niuk were leaving Shili soon, and Corbin was extending Garess’s promise to A’lora: if she ever wanted to see more than the village and its hills, she would be given the chance.<br /> <br /> A’lora didn’t answer immediately. Kahlee was wary, but A’lora treated it as real enough to bring to her mother. Iss’tass did not pretend it was easy to hear, but she did not forbid it. She treated it as something Garess had expected might come to pass, and something A’lora had the right to choose. Iss’tass also made clear that A’lora leaving did not mean Iss’tass would collapse into absence — she had been a huntress before she was a widow, and she intended to reclaim that part of herself rather than remain frozen in grief.<br /> <br /> A’lora spent the day looking at the village differently, knowing it might be the last time she saw it as home. By evening, the decision had settled. She chose to accept Corbin’s offer. Over the next few days, she said goodbye in person. Kahlee’s farewell was the hardest outside of her mother. Uluru gave his respect plainly. Iss’tass gave A’lora an Akul-tooth headdress, meant to be carried as a reminder of where she came from.<br /> <br /> When A’lora reached the Pioneer, it felt both unfamiliar and personal. It had been Garess’s ship. Corbin treated the ship like an old companion and joked about its “patina,” but it was clear that to himself and Niuk, all the dust and grime were the cherished hallmarks of a life A'lora knew little about. On departure, the village gathered. A’lora saw nearly everyone she had ever known in one place — Kahlee, Uluru, the fishmonger, and others who had watched her grow up from childhood to someone the village now treated as capable and dangerous in equal measure. Iss’tass stood near the front. She held herself upright, as she always did, but she did not hide the tears when she looked up at her daughter through the cockpit viewport. As the Pioneer lifted, the village receded into a small cluster of roofs and firelight against the land. Shili became something A’lora could no longer reach with a simple walk. The stars, once distant and theoretical in Utukaan’s stories and Garess’s fragments of off-world life, became immediate — surrounding the ship and marking the start of the path Garess had once walked, and Corbin had now placed in her hands.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to Atyiru Caesura Entar, who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared — this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat — more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa — who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force — she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings — or rather, a silent nod — of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple — a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:A'lora Oriana.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once — often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> Atyiru Caesura Entar, now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond — the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=199193 2026-01-04T10:54:15Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Lavender<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.92 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=* Odan-Urr [[Consul|High Councillor]] (Former)<br /> * [[Councillor of Urr]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> [[V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' is a Togruta Force-sensitive born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], whose early understanding of the Force was shaped by cultural tradition and romanticized oral legends of the Jedi — particularly those attributed to [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]] — rather than formal instruction. She was taken under the tutelage of V’yr Vorsa, who guided her early development in the Force and later brought her to [[New Tython]]. A’lora would eventually become associated with [[House Odan-Urr]], where she later held a seat on the Council. In the aftermath of New Tython’s destruction and the Inquisitorius’ persecution of Force-sensitives, she stepped away from her Councillor role and adopted the path of a Jedi Wayseeker, remaining affiliated with House Odan-Urr while pursuing a pilgrimage focused on preservation, interpretation, and the future of Jedi teachings.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Daughter of Shili (4 ABY - 20 ABY) ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Children, gather 'round the fire, for tonight I shall share with you a story that has been passed down through the generations of our people — a tale of courage and determination, of a Togruta named Jora Malli.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.|left]]<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' was born on the planet [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shili Shili] in '''6 ABY''', during the early years following the fall of the [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Galactic_Empire Galactic Empire]. She was raised in a traditional Togruta village located away from the planet’s major population centers, where daily life remained shaped by long-standing custom rather than galactic politics. She was the daughter of '''Iss’tass Kituri''', a huntress and artisan known within the community, and '''Garess Kelr''', an off-worlder who had chosen to settle among the Togruta rather than continue a life of travel. Garess’s experiences beyond Shili brought occasional contact with traders and visitors from other worlds, but his decision to remain planet-side ensured that A’lora’s upbringing remained firmly rooted in village life rather than shaped by the wider galaxy.<br /> <br /> Although Shili itself held long-standing importance within the [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Galactic_Republic Republic], A’lora’s early childhood was insulated from the concerns of the New Republic’s early consolidation — defined by local custom, family responsibility, and communal continuity. Even in the preceding years, there was never any sustained Imperial presence in the region she grew up, and the village itself neither resisted nor collaborated, existing largely outside the Empire’s immediate concern. For A’lora, the wider galaxy existed as something discussed secondhand, or brought in by travelers, rather than as a constant force shaping her childhood.<br /> <br /> Within the village, history was preserved through oral tradition rather than record. Elders passed knowledge through story, ritual, and repetition, ensuring continuity across generations. Among them was '''Utukaan''', a respected storyteller whose role was not to instruct as a teacher, but to shape understanding through narrative. Through him, children were introduced to figures associated with the Jedi — names such as '''Shaak Ti''' and '''Jora Malli''' — presented not as precise historical accounts, but as legendary guardians whose deeds had been shaped and amplified over time. These accounts were told as heroic tales — embellished, dramatic, and shaped to capture the attention of young listeners.<br /> <br /> === The Tree on the Hill ===<br /> {{Quote|I have always been here, from the time the old man planted this garden at my roots, to the times when you returned to care for this garden that I call home.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> [[File:Vorsa-Shili.png|alt=Shili|thumb|300x300px|A fateful meeting on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shili Shili], 14 BBY]]<br /> The garden tended by '''Utukaan''' lay beyond the village, centered around an ancient tree that had once been one among many in a larger forest. Over time, the surrounding land had thinned and changed, but the tree remained. A'lora was still a youngling when she learned to tend the garden Utukaan had painstakingly cleared, planted, and maintained around its roots. She assisted the aging Togruta gradually, accompanying him often enough that the work became familiar. She understood the intricacies of tending it, and she enjoyed the time spent there, listening to Utukaan speak while working with her hands.<br /> <br /> She was but nine years old when she remained in the garden longer than intended after a solitary day's work. Instead of returning to the village, she rested beneath the tree and fell asleep. When she woke, she found herself lifted from the ground and cradled within a lattice of the tree’s branches. Though startled by the change, she was unharmed.<br /> <br /> The presence bound to the tree revealed itself as sentient, capable of speech and awareness, and long-rooted in the garden. When A’lora introduced herself, the being identified itself as '''V’yr Vorsa'''. Vorsa spoke openly of the village and its people, including Utukaan and A’lora’s parents — knowledge acquired over time by listening as the elder spoke to the plants and animals while tending the garden. Vorsa asked that her name be kept secret and that it not be shared with Utukaan or with A’lora’s parents. A’lora agreed. She remained in the garden through the night, sheltered among the branches, while Vorsa kept watch over the surrounding area and the wildlife that passed nearby. When morning came, A’lora returned to the village and continued tending the garden as she had before, without speaking of the encounter to anyone else.<br /> <br /> === Foundations ===<br /> {{Quote|Utukaan said I'd find you here. He's sent you on one of his 'errands,' hasn't he? He's a lazy old fool... but at least he admits it. Deliver these 'things' to your father on your way to indulge the old man. I'm not sure what use he has for them, but he insisted on giving the last smuggler half of our last season's trade for it.|Iss'tass Kituri}}<br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> A’lora was a familiar presence within her village, known to the other children and regularly involved in daily activities. She took part in shared chores and group tasks, but she also involved herself readily in small rivalries and informal contests with other children. She was openly competitive, quick to test herself and slow to concede once engaged. While this sharpened her skills and confidence, it also made some of her peers cautious about engaging her directly, preferring games or tasks where competition was less likely to emerge. Over time, this gave A’lora a reputation for intensity rather than ease, shaping how others chose to interact with her.<br /> <br /> Among her peers, '''Kahlee''' was her closest and most consistent companion. Kahlee’s outgoing nature and ease with others often bridged the gaps A’lora created for herself. Where A’lora was focused and competitive, Kahlee was expressive and social, frequently pulling her into village gatherings, dances, and shared errands she might otherwise have avoided. A’lora did not seek out these moments on her own, but she followed Kahlee readily, and the two were often seen together moving through daily life. Beyond Kahlee, A’lora remained connected to a wider circle of village children, though her relationships within that group were shaped more by proximity and circumstance than by closeness.<br /> <br /> A’lora’s relationship with the village elders, particularly '''Utukaan''', was unusually close for someone her age. Utukaan often welcomed her presence during storytelling and quiet tasks, recognizing her attentiveness and willingness to listen. His stories emphasized decisive moments and heroic deeds, and A’lora responded strongly to those elements. She was less interested in reflection than in what characters did, and what followed from those actions. The lessons she absorbed were framed through consequence and outcome rather than restraint, shaping how she evaluated strength and resolve.<br /> <br /> Within her family, A’lora’s relationships were equally formative. Iss’tass Kituri set firm expectations, valuing competence, responsibility, and contribution to the village. A’lora respected her mother’s discipline, even when she resisted its limits. Garess Kelr, by contrast, brought glimpses of the wider galaxy home with him. He returned from trading runs with stories, tools, and occasional gifts, and A’lora was familiar with those who worked alongside him, including '''Niuk''', whom she encountered around her father’s ship. Despite this exposure, Garess never took her with him when he left to trade, a boundary reinforced by Iss’tass that kept A’lora rooted in village life even as her curiosity grew.<br /> <br /> === Years of Transition ===<br /> {{Quote|I remember... long ago, there was a voice on the wind. It was fleeting, like the whispers of the turu-grass. But I was sure of it.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> As A’lora entered her teenage years, the village continued to change gradually around her. New homes were built, trade increased, and outlanders became a more common sight, yet the rhythm of daily life remained familiar. A’lora took on greater responsibility, contributing through fishing, delivery work, and other labor expected of her. She was no longer treated as a child, but as someone reliable and capable, trusted to complete demanding tasks without supervision.<br /> <br /> During this time, her relationship with '''Utukaan''' shifted. Age and illness had begun to erode his clarity, and A’lora increasingly found herself caring for him rather than listening to his stories. She visited him in the evenings, bringing food, preparing meals, and sitting with him as his thoughts wandered. Though his memory faltered, his attachment to the past remained strong, surfacing in fragments rather than complete narratives. Even as his stories became disjointed, A’lora treated him with the same care he had once shown her, maintaining continuity where his mind no longer could.<br /> <br /> It was during one such visit that Utukaan spoke of having heard a voice long ago — something carried on the wind, fleeting but unmistakable. The comment gave A’lora pause, forcing her to recognize that Utukaan had, at some point in the past, truly heard '''V’yr Vorsa''' speak. In hindsight, A’lora came to understand that this experience had shaped more than his stories; it explained his enduring attachment to the garden and his insistence on tending it long after the work had become physically difficult. When Utukaan’s recollections drifted close to this truth, A’lora chose discretion, neither confirming nor denying what he struggled to remember.<br /> <br /> As winter set in, A’lora’s visits to the garden became more difficult but did not cease. On one such journey, she was overcome by exhaustion and exposure before reaching her destination. She was sheltered by Vorsa within the living trunk of the tree, protected from the cold until conditions allowed her safe return. During this sheltering, A’lora confronted the fear that had taken hold since her conversation with Utukaan. She believed she had failed to keep her promise and worried that, as a result, Vorsa might withdraw from her as well. She asked directly whether Vorsa would stop speaking to her.<br /> <br /> Vorsa refused. She spoke more openly of her past, acknowledging that revealing herself to Utukaan in the past had been a lapse born of isolation and loneliness, one she regretted. She reassured A’lora that this did not extend to her. Vorsa made it clear that she would not withdraw, nor did she expect A’lora to forget what had already been shared. The bond between them would continue. No explanation was given beyond this. Vorsa did not speak of her origins, her nature beyond the garden, or her reasons for remaining there. To A’lora, what mattered was the certainty that the connection would not be severed. Before A’lora left, she asked one further question — whether Vorsa would speak to Utukaan again, if he were to come to the garden. Vorsa answered that she would.<br /> <br /> With that assurance, A’lora returned to the village, her daily responsibilities resumed unchanged, but her understanding of Utukaan’s long vigilance became part of the same history — one she now carried alone as her life in the village continued.<br /> <br /> === Garess Kelr ===<br /> {{Quote|Fools. If your father were present, he would have clobbered some sense into you. Holding in a den? That was a fool’s choice, Uluru.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> In the months following the revelation about Utukaan and the voice, and the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. As night fell, villagers gathered near the central fires, following familiar customs of music and dance. A’lora remained at the edge of the gathering until '''Kahlee''' took her by the hand and drew her into the circle. A’lora followed reluctantly at first, allowing herself to be pulled along rather than choosing the dance on her own. <br /> <br /> The gathering was interrupted when hunters returned from the forest carrying '''Garess Kelr''' on a stretcher. He had been injured during an encounter with Akul after the hunting party was forced to take shelter within a den. According to those present, Garess acted to protect others during the ambush. His injuries were severe, and despite the attention of the village’s Duros physician, he could not be saved.<br /> <br /> Garess’s death altered both family and village dynamics. '''Iss’tass Kituri''' withdrew from active hunting in the aftermath, supported by '''Utukaan''', who argued against immediate retaliation. With winter setting in and Akul activity increasing, the village agreed to wait until spring before attempting to eliminate the den. Travel beyond the perimeter was restricted, watches were increased, and individuals were discouraged from leaving the village alone.<br /> <br /> For A’lora, this enforced patience was difficult to accept. Her anger over her father’s death, combined with frustration at the decision to wait, left her restless and confrontational. During this period, she sought out '''Uluru''', one of the hunters involved in the failed expedition. Uluru initially refused her requests for training, citing both the village’s restrictions and Iss’tass’s withdrawal from hunting. A’lora persisted, returning again and again despite being turned away.<br /> <br /> Over time, Uluru relented and agreed to train her, filling the gap left by Iss’tass’s absence from the hunt. The training unfolded across many sessions rather than as a single decision. A’lora approached sparring aggressively, pressing every advantage and refusing to concede once engaged. Her competitiveness and unresolved anger made her difficult to train, and their matches were often rough, bordering on reckless. Uluru tolerated this, recognizing both her aptitude and the source of her hostility.<br /> <br /> By the time winter began to loosen its hold, A’lora had been training with Uluru for some time. Her skills had sharpened, but so had her impatience. While the village continued to wait for conditions to improve, A’lora’s attention remained fixed beyond the perimeter, already turning toward the Akul den itself.<br /> <br /> === The Akul Den Expedition ===<br /> {{Quote|Alright, A’lora. I’ll come with you. But we'll only scout the area. We need to understand their patterns, their numbers. We are not engaging them directly. It's too dangerous, especially without a proper plan.|Uluru}}<br /> <br /> With spring returning, the village began preparing to address the Akul den more directly. A’lora had been training with '''Uluru''' long enough that their sparring had become routine, and her frustration at waiting had only intensified. The village’s stance remained cautious: no one was to go beyond the perimeter alone, and any action against the den was meant to be organized rather than impulsive.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not follow that intent. After a sparring session that ended with both of them bloodied, she told Uluru she planned to leave the village that night to scout the den. She presented it as reconnaissance and pressed him to accompany her. Uluru objected and agreed only after setting limits — observation only, no engagement, and a return before the situation could escalate.<br /> <br /> A’lora accepted those terms, but she did not treat them as binding. Her purpose was not limited to gathering information. She used the language of scouting to secure Uluru’s help and to avoid drawing attention from the village. The decision was made without approval from the elders or from her mother, and it ran directly against the restrictions the village had established through the winter.<br /> <br /> They left under cover of darkness and approached the den along routes familiar to hunters. As they drew close, Uluru attempted to halt their advance and turn back, recognizing the risk of pressing farther at night. A’lora continued anyway, driving them nearer than they had agreed. Before they could withdraw, the den’s entrance collapsed, sealing their route out and forcing them into the den’s outer chambers.<br /> <br /> Trapped, they searched for another exit while avoiding signs of returning Akul. They located a secondary opening framed by roots and loose soil and attempted to climb free. An Akul returned before they could escape, and the situation became a direct fight. Uluru was nearly pulled into the open, and A’lora intervened at close range to draw the creature away. Her quarterstaff was damaged during the struggle, and she improvised by snapping it into a jagged point and driving it into the Akul’s throat. After the kill, the surrounding pack withdrew rather than continuing the attack.<br /> <br /> === The Hunters' Return ===<br /> {{Quote|What a warrior you have become. Remember, even the greatest Jedi have their flaws. None of them are perfect, but the Force presses us to move on. It is a constant, ever-changing flow. We will live, we will die. Our passing will be remembered, but those who survive, are stronger for it. Now then! There is one thing I have to attend to. Will you accompany me?|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> A’lora and Uluru returned to the village at dawn. The outcome removed an immediate threat, but it also exposed the truth that the expedition had not been a sanctioned scout and had not remained controlled. For A’lora, it marked the first time she acted beyond the village’s limits through deliberate choice rather than circumstance — pushing past restraint, using Uluru’s support to get there, and learning firsthand what that kind of decision cost.<br /> <br /> Only once the village came fully into view did the truth of the night settle between them. Uluru understood then that A’lora had never intended the expedition to end at observation. The way she had pressed forward, the refusal to turn back, the readiness with which she met the Akul — none of it aligned with a simple scout. He did not accuse her. Whatever had driven her out there had already run its course, and naming it would change nothing.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not look at him as they crossed the threshold into the village. Her attention fixed instead on the familiar paths, on the low roofs and waking fires, on the place where her mother would already be moving through the early hours of the day. The thought of Iss’tass waiting there — unaware of where A’lora had gone, or how close the night had come to taking her as well — settled more heavily than Uluru’s silence. For the first time since leaving the village, the weight of what she had done was no longer measured against the Akul, but against the life she was returning to.<br /> <br /> Uluru slowed, letting a small distance open between them. Whatever words might have passed were no longer his to offer. A’lora’s reckoning, he understood, would not come from him, nor from the hunt, but from standing again before her mother with no victory left to claim — only the relief of having her daughter returned, safe and sound.<br /> <br /> === The Elder’s Passing ===<br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]{{Quote|Come to see an old fool off in his final moments?|Utukaan the Elder}}{{Quote|No. But I have come to see off an old friend.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> Several months after the confrontation at the Akul den, Utukaan’s health declined rapidly. Age and illness confined him to his hut, and it became clear to those close to him that he was nearing the end of his life. A’lora and Iss’tass remained frequent presences during this period, attending to his needs and maintaining the quiet routines that had once framed his role as the village’s storyteller.<br /> <br /> Utukaan retained a measure of lucidity in brief intervals. During one rare moment of clarity, he asked A’lora to take him to the garden he had tended for much of his life. He spoke of it as unfinished business rather than nostalgia, expressing a desire to feel the soil and see the tree once more. Because he could no longer make the walk, a small sled was arranged to carry him beyond the village perimeter, with A’lora accompanying him.<br /> <br /> At the garden, Utukaan was settled beneath the great tree’s branches, resting against its roots. He spoke little, but appeared at ease, attentive to the sounds of the wind and the movement of the canopy above. While A’lora stepped away briefly to fetch water from the nearby stream, Utukaan remained alone beneath the tree.<br /> <br /> It was there that Vorsa spoke to him again. Their exchange was brief and private. Vorsa did not reveal herself openly, nor did she speak at length, but acknowledged Utukaan as an old friend and affirmed that his care for the garden had not gone unnoticed. Utukaan, in turn, expressed no surprise. His response suggested that he had long suspected the presence he once heard was real, that he returned time and again, to keep her company all these years. When A’lora returned, she found Utukaan unresponsive, his expression calm. He had passed beneath the tree he had helped nurture, his final moments spent in the place he valued most.<br /> <br /> === A Life Remembered, A Choice Offered ===<br /> {{Quote|I'm here with Niuk. We're leaving Shili in a few rotations. Your father and I made a promise years ago. If anything ever happened to him, I'd offer you a chance to join us, see the galaxy beyond Shili.|Corbin Navaro}}<br /> With Utukaan’s passing, the village held a feast in his honor. A bonfire burned at the center while elders traded stories about him and people joined the dancing, eating, and toasts. A’lora stayed near the edge of the celebration at first, watching more than participating. Kahlee joined her there, speaking about Utukaan in the same way the village always had — through remembered moments and his exaggerated retellings of old stories. Some of the stories made Kahlee laugh as she recalled one particular tale in which Utukaan himself managed to tame an Akul. A’lora corrected her assumptions, noting that at least that one “tall tale” had been real, as she had seen the riding harness Utukaan kept as proof, herself.<br /> <br /> As the night went on, a villager offered them a drink as part of the toast, and A’lora — unused to it — felt its strength immediately. Kahlee took her hand and pulled her into the circle. A’lora’s participation was imperfect and unpracticed, but she stayed in it, carried along by Kahlee’s insistence and by the fact that this night was for Utukaan. Later, A’lora noticed Uluru searching the crowd. On impulse, she directed Kahlee toward him. Kahlee approached first, and Uluru accepted. From where A’lora watched, it was clear the two of them matched each other more easily than A’lora ever did with the dances — Kahlee bright and confident, Uluru attentive and steady. For A’lora, it was a small relief to see something as uncomplicated and joyful as those two dancing in Utukaan's memory.<br /> <br /> The next morning came quietly. A’lora woke with a dull headache and stepped outside for air, finding Kahlee near the ashes of the bonfire. They spoke briefly about the night, about Utukaan, and about how strange it felt to move forward without him. It was there that an off-worlder approached: Corbin Navaro, a human who claimed to have known Garess Kelr from his years beyond Shili. He did not linger on details at first. He offered a simple reason for his presence — Garess had asked him to do this if anything ever happened. Corbin and Niuk were leaving Shili soon, and Corbin was extending Garess’s promise to A’lora: if she ever wanted to see more than the village and its hills, she would be given the chance.<br /> <br /> A’lora didn’t answer immediately. Kahlee was wary, but A’lora treated it as real enough to bring to her mother. Iss’tass did not pretend it was easy to hear, but she did not forbid it. She treated it as something Garess had expected might come to pass, and something A’lora had the right to choose. Iss’tass also made clear that A’lora leaving did not mean Iss’tass would collapse into absence — she had been a huntress before she was a widow, and she intended to reclaim that part of herself rather than remain frozen in grief.<br /> <br /> A’lora spent the day looking at the village differently, knowing it might be the last time she saw it as home. By evening, the decision had settled. She chose to accept Corbin’s offer. Over the next few days, she said goodbye in person. Kahlee’s farewell was the hardest outside of her mother. Uluru gave his respect plainly. Iss’tass gave A’lora an Akul-tooth headdress, meant to be carried as a reminder of where she came from.<br /> <br /> When A’lora reached the Pioneer, it felt both unfamiliar and personal. It had been Garess’s ship. Corbin treated the ship like an old companion and joked about its “patina,” but it was clear that to himself and Niuk, all the dust and grime were the cherished hallmarks of a life A'lora knew little about. On departure, the village gathered. A’lora saw nearly everyone she had ever known in one place — Kahlee, Uluru, the fishmonger, and others who had watched her grow up from childhood to someone the village now treated as capable and dangerous in equal measure. Iss’tass stood near the front. She held herself upright, as she always did, but she did not hide the tears when she looked up at her daughter through the cockpit viewport. As the Pioneer lifted, the village receded into a small cluster of roofs and firelight against the land. Shili became something A’lora could no longer reach with a simple walk. The stars, once distant and theoretical in Utukaan’s stories and Garess’s fragments of off-world life, became immediate — surrounding the ship and marking the start of the path Garess had once walked, and Corbin had now placed in her hands.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to Atyiru Caesura Entar, who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared — this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat — more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa — who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force — she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings — or rather, a silent nod — of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple — a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:A'lora Oriana.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once — often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> Atyiru Caesura Entar, now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond — the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=199192 2026-01-03T15:26:43Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: /* The Tree on the Hill */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Lavender<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.92 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=* Odan-Urr [[Consul|High Councillor]] (Former)<br /> * [[Councillor of Urr]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> [[V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' is a Togruta Force-sensitive born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], whose early understanding of the Force was shaped by cultural tradition and romanticized oral legends of the Jedi—particularly those attributed to [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]]—rather than formal instruction. She was taken under the tutelage of V’yr Vorsa, who guided her early development in the Force and later brought her to [[New Tython]]. A’lora would eventually become associated with [[House Odan-Urr]], where she later held a seat on the Council. In the aftermath of New Tython’s destruction and the Inquisitorius’ persecution of Force-sensitives, she stepped away from her Councillor role and adopted the path of a Jedi Wayseeker, remaining affiliated with House Odan-Urr while pursuing a pilgrimage focused on preservation, interpretation, and the future of Jedi teachings.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Daughter of Shili ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Children, gather 'round the fire, for tonight I shall share with you a story that has been passed down through the generations of our people — a tale of courage and determination, of a Togruta named Jora Malli.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.|left]]<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' was born on the planet [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shili Shili] a shortly after the fall of the [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Galactic_Empire Galactic Empire] and raised in a traditional Togruta village located away from the planet’s major population centers. She was the daughter of '''Iss’tass Kituri''', a huntress and artisan known within the community, and '''Garess Kelr''', an off-worlder who had chosen to settle among the Togruta rather than continue a life of travel. Garess’s experiences beyond Shili brought occasional contact with traders and visitors from other worlds, but his decision to remain planet-side ensured that A’lora’s upbringing remained firmly rooted in village life rather than shaped by the wider galaxy.<br /> <br /> While Shili itself held long-standing importance within the [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Galactic_Republic Republic], A’lora’s early years were defined by local custom, family responsibility, and communal continuity. Even in the preceding years, Imperial presence was not a daily concern, and its influence was felt only when it directly intersected with local activity. For A’lora, the wider galaxy existed as something discussed, encountered indirectly, or brought in by travelers, rather than as a constant force shaping her childhood.<br /> <br /> Within her village, history and identity were preserved through oral tradition. Stories of the Jedi were passed down by elders, most notably '''Utukaan''', a respected storyteller responsible for teaching children through narrative rather than instruction. These accounts were told as heroic tales—embellished, dramatic, and shaped to capture the attention of young listeners. Figures such as '''Shaak Ti''' and '''Jora Malli''' appeared as legendary warriors and guardians, their deeds magnified through repetition and imagination rather than framed as precise history.<br /> <br /> From an early age, A’lora demonstrated an unusual awareness of her surroundings. Rather than presenting as disciplined insight or refined perception, this sensitivity appeared as sharp intuition and a tendency to notice shifts in people, land, and circumstance before others did. She was quick to react to these impressions and slow to sit with them, lacking the patience to linger on uncertainty. These traits were neither identified nor encouraged as anything exceptional, instead developing informally through daily life and experience rather than through deliberate cultivation.<br /> <br /> === The Tree on the Hill ===<br /> {{Quote|I have always been here, from the time the old man planted this garden at my roots, to the times when you returned to care for this garden that I call home.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> [[File:Vorsa-Shili.png|alt=Shili|thumb|300x300px|A fateful meeting on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shili Shili], 14 BBY]]<br /> The garden tended by '''Utukaan''' lay beyond the village, centered around an ancient tree that had, at a time, been one tree among many in a forest. A’lora had learned to care for the garden from Utukaan over time, accompanying him often enough that the work became something she understood and enjoyed. Even when she went alone, the task felt familiar, tied to time spent listening to stories and helping in small, tangible ways.<br /> <br /> During one such visit, A’lora remained in the garden longer than intended. After finishing her work, she rested beneath the tree and fell asleep. When she woke, she found herself lifted from the ground and cradled within a lattice of the tree’s branches. Though startled by the change, she was unharmed.<br /> <br /> The presence bound to the tree revealed itself as sentient, capable of speech and awareness, and long-rooted in the garden. When A’lora introduced herself, the being identified itself as '''V’yr Vorsa'''. Vorsa spoke openly of the village and its people, including Utukaan and A’lora’s parents, knowledge acquired over time by listening as the elder spoke while tending the garden.<br /> <br /> Vorsa asked that her name be kept secret and that it not be shared with Utukaan or with A’lora’s parents. A’lora agreed. She remained in the garden through the night, sheltered among the branches, while Vorsa kept watch over the surrounding area and the wildlife that passed nearby. When morning came, A’lora returned to the village and continued tending the garden as she had before, without speaking of the encounter to anyone else.<br /> <br /> === Foundations ===<br /> {{Quote|Utukaan said I'd find you here. He's sent you on one of his 'errands,' hasn't he? He's a lazy old fool... but at least he admits it. Deliver these 'things' to your father on your way to indulge the old man. I'm not sure what use he has for them, but he insisted on giving the last smuggler half of our last season's trade for it.|Iss'tass Kituri}}<br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> A’lora was a familiar presence within her village, known to the other children and regularly involved in daily activities. She took part in shared chores and group tasks, but she also involved herself readily in small rivalries and informal contests with other children. She was openly competitive, quick to test herself and slow to concede once engaged. While this sharpened her skills and confidence, it also made some of her peers cautious about engaging her directly, preferring games or tasks where competition was less likely to emerge. Over time, this gave A’lora a reputation for intensity rather than ease, shaping how others chose to interact with her.<br /> <br /> Among her peers, '''Kahlee''' was her closest and most consistent companion. Kahlee’s outgoing nature and ease with others often bridged the gaps A’lora created for herself. Where A’lora was focused and competitive, Kahlee was expressive and social, frequently pulling her into village gatherings, dances, and shared errands she might otherwise have avoided. A’lora did not seek out these moments on her own, but she followed Kahlee readily, and the two were often seen together moving through daily life. Beyond Kahlee, A’lora remained connected to a wider circle of village children, though her relationships within that group were shaped more by proximity and circumstance than by closeness.<br /> <br /> A’lora’s relationship with the village elders, particularly '''Utukaan''', was unusually close for someone her age. Utukaan often welcomed her presence during storytelling and quiet tasks, recognizing her attentiveness and willingness to listen. His stories emphasized decisive moments and heroic deeds, and A’lora responded strongly to those elements. She was less interested in reflection than in what characters did, and what followed from those actions. The lessons she absorbed were framed through consequence and outcome rather than restraint, shaping how she evaluated strength and resolve.<br /> <br /> Within her family, A’lora’s relationships were equally formative. Iss’tass Kituri set firm expectations, valuing competence, responsibility, and contribution to the village. A’lora respected her mother’s discipline, even when she resisted its limits. Garess Kelr, by contrast, brought glimpses of the wider galaxy home with him. He returned from trading runs with stories, tools, and occasional gifts, and A’lora was familiar with those who worked alongside him, including '''Niuk''', whom she encountered around her father’s ship. Despite this exposure, Garess never took her with him when he left to trade, a boundary reinforced by Iss’tass that kept A’lora rooted in village life even as her curiosity grew.<br /> <br /> === Years of Transition ===<br /> {{Quote|I remember... long ago, there was a voice on the wind. It was fleeting, like the whispers of the turu-grass. But I was sure of it.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> As A’lora entered her teenage years, the village continued to change gradually around her. New homes were built, trade increased, and outlanders became a more common sight, yet the rhythm of daily life remained familiar. A’lora took on greater responsibility, contributing through fishing, delivery work, and other labor expected of her. She was no longer treated as a child, but as someone reliable and capable, trusted to complete demanding tasks without supervision.<br /> <br /> During this time, her relationship with '''Utukaan''' shifted. Age and illness had begun to erode his clarity, and A’lora increasingly found herself caring for him rather than listening to his stories. She visited him in the evenings, bringing food, preparing meals, and sitting with him as his thoughts wandered. Though his memory faltered, his attachment to the past remained strong, surfacing in fragments rather than complete narratives. Even as his stories became disjointed, A’lora treated him with the same care he had once shown her, maintaining continuity where his mind no longer could.<br /> <br /> It was during one such visit that Utukaan spoke of having heard a voice long ago—something carried on the wind, fleeting but unmistakable. The comment gave A’lora pause, forcing her to recognize that Utukaan had, at some point in the past, truly heard '''V’yr Vorsa''' speak. In hindsight, A’lora came to understand that this experience had shaped more than his stories; it explained his enduring attachment to the garden and his insistence on tending it long after the work had become physically difficult. When Utukaan’s recollections drifted close to this truth, A’lora chose discretion, neither confirming nor denying what he struggled to remember.<br /> <br /> As winter set in, A’lora’s visits to the garden became more difficult but did not cease. On one such journey, she was overcome by exhaustion and exposure before reaching her destination. She was sheltered by Vorsa within the living trunk of the tree, protected from the cold until conditions allowed her safe return.<br /> <br /> During this sheltering, A’lora confronted the fear that had taken hold since her conversation with Utukaan. She believed she had failed to keep her promise and worried that, as a result, Vorsa might withdraw from her as well. She asked directly whether Vorsa would stop speaking to her.<br /> <br /> Vorsa refused. She spoke more openly of her past, acknowledging that revealing herself to Utukaan in the past had been a lapse born of isolation and loneliness, one she regretted. She reassured A’lora that this did not extend to her. Vorsa made it clear that she would not withdraw, nor did she expect A’lora to forget what had already been shared. The bond between them would continue.<br /> <br /> No explanation was given beyond this. Vorsa did not speak of her origins, her nature beyond the garden, or her reasons for remaining there. To A’lora, what mattered was the certainty that the connection would not be severed. Before A’lora left, she asked one further question—whether Vorsa would speak to Utukaan again, if he were to come to the garden. Vorsa answered that she would. <br /> <br /> With that assurance, A’lora returned to the village, her daily responsibilities resumed unchanged, but her understanding of Utukaan’s long vigilance became part of the same history—one she now carried alone as her life in the village continued.<br /> <br /> === Garess Kelr ===<br /> <br /> In the months following the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. <br /> <br /> In the months following the revelation about Utukaan and the voice, and the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. As night fell, villagers gathered near the central fires, following familiar customs of music and dance. A’lora remained at the edge of the gathering until '''Kahlee''' took her by the hand and drew her into the circle. A’lora followed reluctantly at first, allowing herself to be pulled along rather than choosing the dance on her own.<br /> <br /> The gathering was interrupted when hunters returned from the forest carrying '''Garess Kelr''' on a stretcher. He had been injured during an encounter with Akul after the hunting party was forced to take shelter within a den. According to those present, Garess acted to protect others during the ambush. His injuries were severe, and despite the attention of the village’s Duros physician, he could not be saved.<br /> <br /> Garess’s death altered both family and village dynamics. '''Iss’tass Kituri''' withdrew from active hunting in the aftermath, supported by '''Utukaan''', who argued against immediate retaliation. With winter setting in and Akul activity increasing, the village agreed to wait until spring before attempting to eliminate the den. Travel beyond the perimeter was restricted, watches were increased, and individuals were discouraged from leaving the village alone.<br /> <br /> For A’lora, this enforced patience was difficult to accept. Her anger over her father’s death, combined with frustration at the decision to wait, left her restless and confrontational. During this period, she sought out '''Uluru''', one of the hunters involved in the failed expedition. Uluru initially refused her requests for training, citing both the village’s restrictions and Iss’tass’s withdrawal from hunting. A’lora persisted, returning again and again despite being turned away.<br /> <br /> Over time, Uluru relented and agreed to train her, filling the gap left by Iss’tass’s absence from the hunt. The training unfolded across many sessions rather than as a single decision. A’lora approached sparring aggressively, pressing every advantage and refusing to concede once engaged. Her competitiveness and unresolved anger made her difficult to train, and their matches were often rough, bordering on reckless. Uluru tolerated this, recognizing both her aptitude and the source of her hostility.<br /> <br /> By the time winter began to loosen its hold, A’lora had been training with Uluru for some time. Her skills had sharpened, but so had her impatience. While the village continued to wait for conditions to improve, A’lora’s attention remained fixed beyond the perimeter, already turning toward the Akul den itself.<br /> <br /> === The Akul Den Expedition ===<br /> {{Quote|Alright, A’lora. I’ll come with you. But we'll only scout the area. We need to understand their patterns, their numbers. We are not engaging them directly. It's too dangerous, especially without a proper plan.|Uluru}}<br /> <br /> With spring returning, the village began preparing to address the Akul den more directly. A’lora had been training with '''Uluru''' long enough that their sparring had become routine, and her frustration at waiting had only intensified. The village’s stance remained cautious: no one was to go beyond the perimeter alone, and any action against the den was meant to be organized rather than impulsive.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not follow that intent. After a sparring session that ended with both of them bloodied, she told Uluru she planned to leave the village that night to scout the den. She presented it as reconnaissance and pressed him to accompany her. Uluru objected and agreed only after setting limits—observation only, no engagement, and a return before the situation could escalate.<br /> <br /> A’lora accepted those terms, but she did not treat them as binding. Her purpose was not limited to gathering information. She used the language of scouting to secure Uluru’s help and to avoid drawing attention from the village. The decision was made without approval from the elders or from her mother, and it ran directly against the restrictions the village had established through the winter.<br /> <br /> They left under cover of darkness and approached the den along routes familiar to hunters. As they drew close, Uluru attempted to halt their advance and turn back, recognizing the risk of pressing farther at night. A’lora continued anyway, driving them nearer than they had agreed. Before they could withdraw, the den’s entrance collapsed, sealing their route out and forcing them into the den’s outer chambers.<br /> <br /> Trapped, they searched for another exit while avoiding signs of returning Akul. They located a secondary opening framed by roots and loose soil and attempted to climb free. An Akul returned before they could escape, and the situation became a direct fight. Uluru was nearly pulled into the open, and A’lora intervened at close range to draw the creature away. Her quarterstaff was damaged during the struggle, and she improvised by snapping it into a jagged point and driving it into the Akul’s throat. After the kill, the surrounding pack withdrew rather than continuing the attack.<br /> <br /> {{Quote|What a warrior you have become. Remember, even the greatest Jedi have their flaws. None of them are perfect, but the Force presses us to move on. It is a constant, ever-changing flow. We will live, we will die. Our passing will be remembered, but those who survive, are stronger for it. Now then! There is one thing I have to attend to. Will you accompany me?|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> A’lora and Uluru returned to the village at dawn. The outcome removed an immediate threat, but it also exposed the truth that the expedition had not been a sanctioned scout and had not remained controlled. For A’lora, it marked the first time she acted beyond the village’s limits through deliberate choice rather than circumstance—pushing past restraint, using Uluru’s support to get there, and learning firsthand what that kind of decision cost.<br /> <br /> Only once the village came fully into view did the truth of the night settle between them. Uluru understood then that A’lora had never intended the expedition to end at observation. The way she had pressed forward, the refusal to turn back, the readiness with which she met the Akul—none of it aligned with a simple scout. He did not accuse her. Whatever had driven her out there had already run its course, and naming it would change nothing.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not look at him as they crossed the threshold into the village. Her attention fixed instead on the familiar paths, on the low roofs and waking fires, on the place where her mother would already be moving through the early hours of the day. The thought of Iss’tass waiting there—unaware of where A’lora had gone, or how close the night had come to taking her as well—settled more heavily than Uluru’s silence. For the first time since leaving the village, the weight of what she had done was no longer measured against the Akul, but against the life she was returning to.<br /> <br /> Uluru slowed, letting a small distance open between them. Whatever words might have passed were no longer his to offer. A’lora’s reckoning, he understood, would not come from him, nor from the hunt, but from standing again before her mother with no victory left to claim—only the relief of having her daughter returned, safe and sound.<br /> <br /> === The Elder’s Passing ===<br /> {{Quote|Come to see an old fool off in his final moments?|Utukaan the Elder}}{{Quote|No. But I have come to see off an old friend.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> Several months after the confrontation at the Akul den, Utukaan’s health declined rapidly. Age and illness confined him to his hut, and it became clear to those close to him that he was nearing the end of his life. A’lora and Iss’tass remained frequent presences during this period, attending to his needs and maintaining the quiet routines that had once framed his role as the village’s storyteller.<br /> <br /> Utukaan retained a measure of lucidity in brief intervals. During one rare moment of clarity, he asked A’lora to take him to the garden he had tended for much of his life. He spoke of it as unfinished business rather than nostalgia, expressing a desire to feel the soil and see the tree once more. Because he could no longer make the walk, a small sled was arranged to carry him beyond the village perimeter, with A’lora accompanying him.<br /> <br /> At the garden, Utukaan was settled beneath the great tree’s branches, resting against its roots. He spoke little, but appeared at ease, attentive to the sounds of the wind and the movement of the canopy above. While A’lora stepped away briefly to fetch water from the nearby stream, Utukaan remained alone beneath the tree.<br /> <br /> It was there that Vorsa spoke to him again.<br /> <br /> Their exchange was brief and private. Vorsa did not reveal herself openly, nor did she speak at length, but acknowledged Utukaan as an old friend and affirmed that his care for the garden had not gone unnoticed. Utukaan, in turn, expressed no surprise. His response suggested that he had long suspected the presence he once heard was real, that he returned time and again, to keep her company all these years.<br /> <br /> When A’lora returned, she found Utukaan unresponsive, his expression calm. He had passed beneath the tree he had helped nurture, his final moments spent in the place he valued most.<br /> <br /> === A Life Remembered, A Choice Offered ===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> With Utukaan’s passing, the village held a feast in his honor. A bonfire burned at the center while elders traded stories about him and people joined the dancing, eating, and toasts. A’lora stayed near the edge of the celebration at first, watching more than participating. Kahlee joined her there, speaking about Utukaan in the same way the village always had—through remembered moments and his exaggerated retellings of old stories. Some of the stories made Kahlee laugh as she recalled one particular tale in which Utukaan himself managed to tame an Akul. A’lora corrected her assumptions, noting that at least that one “tall tale” had been real, as she had seen the riding harness Utukaan kept as proof, herself.<br /> <br /> As the night went on, a villager offered them a drink as part of the toast, and A’lora—unused to it—felt its strength immediately. Kahlee took her hand and pulled her into the circle. A’lora’s participation was imperfect and unpracticed, but she stayed in it, carried along by Kahlee’s insistence and by the fact that this night was for Utukaan.<br /> <br /> Later, A’lora noticed Uluru searching the crowd. On impulse, she directed Kahlee toward him. Kahlee approached first, and Uluru accepted. From where A’lora watched, it was clear the two of them matched each other more easily than A’lora ever did with the dances—Kahlee bright and confident, Uluru attentive and steady. For A’lora, it was a small relief to see something as uncomplicated and joyful as those two dancing in Utukaan's memory.<br /> <br /> The next morning came quietly. A’lora woke with a dull headache and stepped outside for air, finding Kahlee near the ashes of the bonfire. They spoke briefly about the night, about Utukaan, and about how strange it felt to move forward without him.<br /> <br /> It was there that an off-worlder approached: Corbin Navaro, a human who claimed to have known Garess Kelr from his years beyond Shili. He did not linger on details at first. He offered a simple reason for his presence—Garess had asked him to do this if anything ever happened. Corbin and Niuk were leaving Shili soon, and Corbin was extending Garess’s promise to A’lora: if she ever wanted to see more than the village and its hills, she would be given the chance.<br /> <br /> A’lora didn’t answer immediately. Kahlee was wary, but A’lora treated it as real enough to bring to her mother. Iss’tass did not pretend it was easy to hear, but she did not forbid it. She treated it as something Garess had expected might come to pass, and something A’lora had the right to choose. Iss’tass also made clear that A’lora leaving did not mean Iss’tass would collapse into absence—she had been a huntress before she was a widow, and she intended to reclaim that part of herself rather than remain frozen in grief.<br /> <br /> A’lora spent the day looking at the village differently, knowing it might be the last time she saw it as home. By evening, the decision had settled. She chose to accept Corbin’s offer.<br /> <br /> Over the next few days, she said goodbye in person. Kahlee’s farewell was the hardest outside of her mother. Uluru gave his respect plainly. Iss’tass gave A’lora an Akul-tooth headdress, meant to be carried as a reminder of where she came from.<br /> <br /> When A’lora reached the Pioneer, it felt both unfamiliar and personal. It had been Garess’s ship. Corbin treated the ship like an old companion and joked about its “patina.” Niuk handled the preparations with blunt efficiency, confirming readiness in short, practical statements.<br /> <br /> On departure, the village gathered. A’lora saw nearly everyone she had ever known in one place—Kahlee, Uluru, the fishmonger, and others who had watched her grow up from childhood to someone the village now treated as capable and dangerous in equal measure. Iss’tass stood near the front. She held herself upright, as she always did, but she did not hide the tears when she looked up at her daughter through the cockpit viewport.<br /> <br /> As the Pioneer lifted, the village receded into a small cluster of roofs and firelight against the land. Shili became something A’lora could no longer reach with a simple walk. The stars, once distant and theoretical in Utukaan’s stories and Garess’s fragments of off-world life, became immediate—surrounding the ship and marking the start of the path Garess had once walked, and Corbin had now placed in her hands.<br /> <br /> == Old Text: ==<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to Atyiru Caesura Entar, who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:A'lora Oriana.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> Atyiru Caesura Entar, now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=199191 2026-01-03T15:22:51Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Lavender<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.92 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=* Odan-Urr [[Consul|High Councillor]] (Former)<br /> * [[Councillor of Urr]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> [[V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' is a Togruta Force-sensitive born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], whose early understanding of the Force was shaped by cultural tradition and romanticized oral legends of the Jedi—particularly those attributed to [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]]—rather than formal instruction. She was taken under the tutelage of V’yr Vorsa, who guided her early development in the Force and later brought her to [[New Tython]]. A’lora would eventually become associated with [[House Odan-Urr]], where she later held a seat on the Council. In the aftermath of New Tython’s destruction and the Inquisitorius’ persecution of Force-sensitives, she stepped away from her Councillor role and adopted the path of a Jedi Wayseeker, remaining affiliated with House Odan-Urr while pursuing a pilgrimage focused on preservation, interpretation, and the future of Jedi teachings.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Daughter of Shili ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Children, gather 'round the fire, for tonight I shall share with you a story that has been passed down through the generations of our people — a tale of courage and determination, of a Togruta named Jora Malli.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.|left]]<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' was born on the planet [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shili Shili] a shortly after the fall of the [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Galactic_Empire Galactic Empire] and raised in a traditional Togruta village located away from the planet’s major population centers. She was the daughter of '''Iss’tass Kituri''', a huntress and artisan known within the community, and '''Garess Kelr''', an off-worlder who had chosen to settle among the Togruta rather than continue a life of travel. Garess’s experiences beyond Shili brought occasional contact with traders and visitors from other worlds, but his decision to remain planet-side ensured that A’lora’s upbringing remained firmly rooted in village life rather than shaped by the wider galaxy.<br /> <br /> While Shili itself held long-standing importance within the [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Galactic_Republic Republic], A’lora’s early years were defined by local custom, family responsibility, and communal continuity. Even in the preceding years, Imperial presence was not a daily concern, and its influence was felt only when it directly intersected with local activity. For A’lora, the wider galaxy existed as something discussed, encountered indirectly, or brought in by travelers, rather than as a constant force shaping her childhood.<br /> <br /> Within her village, history and identity were preserved through oral tradition. Stories of the Jedi were passed down by elders, most notably '''Utukaan''', a respected storyteller responsible for teaching children through narrative rather than instruction. These accounts were told as heroic tales—embellished, dramatic, and shaped to capture the attention of young listeners. Figures such as '''Shaak Ti''' and '''Jora Malli''' appeared as legendary warriors and guardians, their deeds magnified through repetition and imagination rather than framed as precise history.<br /> <br /> From an early age, A’lora demonstrated an unusual awareness of her surroundings. Rather than presenting as disciplined insight or refined perception, this sensitivity appeared as sharp intuition and a tendency to notice shifts in people, land, and circumstance before others did. She was quick to react to these impressions and slow to sit with them, lacking the patience to linger on uncertainty. These traits were neither identified nor encouraged as anything exceptional, instead developing informally through daily life and experience rather than through deliberate cultivation.<br /> <br /> === The Tree on the Hill ===<br /> {{Quote|I have always been here, from the time the old man planted this garden at my roots, to the times when you returned to care for this garden that I call home.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> [[File:Vorsa-Shili.png|alt=Shili|thumb|300x300px|A fateful meeting on [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shili Shili], 14 BBY]]<br /> The garden tended by '''Utukaan''' lay beyond the village, centered around an ancient tree that had been there longer than anyone could remember. A’lora had learned to care for the garden from Utukaan over time, accompanying him often enough that the work became something she understood and enjoyed. Even when she went alone, the task felt familiar, tied to time spent listening to stories and helping in small, tangible ways.<br /> <br /> During one such visit, A’lora remained in the garden longer than intended. After finishing her work, she rested beneath the tree and fell asleep. When she woke, she found herself lifted from the ground and cradled within a lattice of the tree’s branches. Though startled by the change, she was unharmed.<br /> <br /> The presence bound to the tree revealed itself as sentient, capable of speech and awareness, and long-rooted in the garden. When A’lora introduced herself, the being identified itself as '''V’yr Vorsa'''. Vorsa spoke openly of the village and its people, including Utukaan and A’lora’s parents, knowledge acquired over time by listening as the elder spoke while tending the garden.<br /> <br /> Vorsa asked that her name be kept secret and that it not be shared with Utukaan or with A’lora’s parents. A’lora agreed. She remained in the garden through the night, sheltered among the branches, while Vorsa kept watch over the surrounding area and the wildlife that passed nearby. When morning came, A’lora returned to the village and continued tending the garden as she had before, without speaking of the encounter to anyone else.<br /> <br /> === Foundations ===<br /> {{Quote|Utukaan said I'd find you here. He's sent you on one of his 'errands,' hasn't he? He's a lazy old fool... but at least he admits it. Deliver these 'things' to your father on your way to indulge the old man. I'm not sure what use he has for them, but he insisted on giving the last smuggler half of our last season's trade for it.|Iss'tass Kituri}}<br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> A’lora was a familiar presence within her village, known to the other children and regularly involved in daily activities. She took part in shared chores and group tasks, but she also involved herself readily in small rivalries and informal contests with other children. She was openly competitive, quick to test herself and slow to concede once engaged. While this sharpened her skills and confidence, it also made some of her peers cautious about engaging her directly, preferring games or tasks where competition was less likely to emerge. Over time, this gave A’lora a reputation for intensity rather than ease, shaping how others chose to interact with her.<br /> <br /> Among her peers, '''Kahlee''' was her closest and most consistent companion. Kahlee’s outgoing nature and ease with others often bridged the gaps A’lora created for herself. Where A’lora was focused and competitive, Kahlee was expressive and social, frequently pulling her into village gatherings, dances, and shared errands she might otherwise have avoided. A’lora did not seek out these moments on her own, but she followed Kahlee readily, and the two were often seen together moving through daily life. Beyond Kahlee, A’lora remained connected to a wider circle of village children, though her relationships within that group were shaped more by proximity and circumstance than by closeness.<br /> <br /> A’lora’s relationship with the village elders, particularly '''Utukaan''', was unusually close for someone her age. Utukaan often welcomed her presence during storytelling and quiet tasks, recognizing her attentiveness and willingness to listen. His stories emphasized decisive moments and heroic deeds, and A’lora responded strongly to those elements. She was less interested in reflection than in what characters did, and what followed from those actions. The lessons she absorbed were framed through consequence and outcome rather than restraint, shaping how she evaluated strength and resolve.<br /> <br /> Within her family, A’lora’s relationships were equally formative. Iss’tass Kituri set firm expectations, valuing competence, responsibility, and contribution to the village. A’lora respected her mother’s discipline, even when she resisted its limits. Garess Kelr, by contrast, brought glimpses of the wider galaxy home with him. He returned from trading runs with stories, tools, and occasional gifts, and A’lora was familiar with those who worked alongside him, including '''Niuk''', whom she encountered around her father’s ship. Despite this exposure, Garess never took her with him when he left to trade, a boundary reinforced by Iss’tass that kept A’lora rooted in village life even as her curiosity grew.<br /> <br /> === Years of Transition ===<br /> {{Quote|I remember... long ago, there was a voice on the wind. It was fleeting, like the whispers of the turu-grass. But I was sure of it.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> As A’lora entered her teenage years, the village continued to change gradually around her. New homes were built, trade increased, and outlanders became a more common sight, yet the rhythm of daily life remained familiar. A’lora took on greater responsibility, contributing through fishing, delivery work, and other labor expected of her. She was no longer treated as a child, but as someone reliable and capable, trusted to complete demanding tasks without supervision.<br /> <br /> During this time, her relationship with '''Utukaan''' shifted. Age and illness had begun to erode his clarity, and A’lora increasingly found herself caring for him rather than listening to his stories. She visited him in the evenings, bringing food, preparing meals, and sitting with him as his thoughts wandered. Though his memory faltered, his attachment to the past remained strong, surfacing in fragments rather than complete narratives. Even as his stories became disjointed, A’lora treated him with the same care he had once shown her, maintaining continuity where his mind no longer could.<br /> <br /> It was during one such visit that Utukaan spoke of having heard a voice long ago—something carried on the wind, fleeting but unmistakable. The comment gave A’lora pause, forcing her to recognize that Utukaan had, at some point in the past, truly heard '''V’yr Vorsa''' speak. In hindsight, A’lora came to understand that this experience had shaped more than his stories; it explained his enduring attachment to the garden and his insistence on tending it long after the work had become physically difficult. When Utukaan’s recollections drifted close to this truth, A’lora chose discretion, neither confirming nor denying what he struggled to remember.<br /> <br /> As winter set in, A’lora’s visits to the garden became more difficult but did not cease. On one such journey, she was overcome by exhaustion and exposure before reaching her destination. She was sheltered by Vorsa within the living trunk of the tree, protected from the cold until conditions allowed her safe return.<br /> <br /> During this sheltering, A’lora confronted the fear that had taken hold since her conversation with Utukaan. She believed she had failed to keep her promise and worried that, as a result, Vorsa might withdraw from her as well. She asked directly whether Vorsa would stop speaking to her.<br /> <br /> Vorsa refused. She spoke more openly of her past, acknowledging that revealing herself to Utukaan in the past had been a lapse born of isolation and loneliness, one she regretted. She reassured A’lora that this did not extend to her. Vorsa made it clear that she would not withdraw, nor did she expect A’lora to forget what had already been shared. The bond between them would continue.<br /> <br /> No explanation was given beyond this. Vorsa did not speak of her origins, her nature beyond the garden, or her reasons for remaining there. To A’lora, what mattered was the certainty that the connection would not be severed. Before A’lora left, she asked one further question—whether Vorsa would speak to Utukaan again, if he were to come to the garden. Vorsa answered that she would. <br /> <br /> With that assurance, A’lora returned to the village, her daily responsibilities resumed unchanged, but her understanding of Utukaan’s long vigilance became part of the same history—one she now carried alone as her life in the village continued.<br /> <br /> === Garess Kelr ===<br /> <br /> In the months following the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. <br /> <br /> In the months following the revelation about Utukaan and the voice, and the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. As night fell, villagers gathered near the central fires, following familiar customs of music and dance. A’lora remained at the edge of the gathering until '''Kahlee''' took her by the hand and drew her into the circle. A’lora followed reluctantly at first, allowing herself to be pulled along rather than choosing the dance on her own.<br /> <br /> The gathering was interrupted when hunters returned from the forest carrying '''Garess Kelr''' on a stretcher. He had been injured during an encounter with Akul after the hunting party was forced to take shelter within a den. According to those present, Garess acted to protect others during the ambush. His injuries were severe, and despite the attention of the village’s Duros physician, he could not be saved.<br /> <br /> Garess’s death altered both family and village dynamics. '''Iss’tass Kituri''' withdrew from active hunting in the aftermath, supported by '''Utukaan''', who argued against immediate retaliation. With winter setting in and Akul activity increasing, the village agreed to wait until spring before attempting to eliminate the den. Travel beyond the perimeter was restricted, watches were increased, and individuals were discouraged from leaving the village alone.<br /> <br /> For A’lora, this enforced patience was difficult to accept. Her anger over her father’s death, combined with frustration at the decision to wait, left her restless and confrontational. During this period, she sought out '''Uluru''', one of the hunters involved in the failed expedition. Uluru initially refused her requests for training, citing both the village’s restrictions and Iss’tass’s withdrawal from hunting. A’lora persisted, returning again and again despite being turned away.<br /> <br /> Over time, Uluru relented and agreed to train her, filling the gap left by Iss’tass’s absence from the hunt. The training unfolded across many sessions rather than as a single decision. A’lora approached sparring aggressively, pressing every advantage and refusing to concede once engaged. Her competitiveness and unresolved anger made her difficult to train, and their matches were often rough, bordering on reckless. Uluru tolerated this, recognizing both her aptitude and the source of her hostility.<br /> <br /> By the time winter began to loosen its hold, A’lora had been training with Uluru for some time. Her skills had sharpened, but so had her impatience. While the village continued to wait for conditions to improve, A’lora’s attention remained fixed beyond the perimeter, already turning toward the Akul den itself.<br /> <br /> === The Akul Den Expedition ===<br /> {{Quote|Alright, A’lora. I’ll come with you. But we'll only scout the area. We need to understand their patterns, their numbers. We are not engaging them directly. It's too dangerous, especially without a proper plan.|Uluru}}<br /> <br /> With spring returning, the village began preparing to address the Akul den more directly. A’lora had been training with '''Uluru''' long enough that their sparring had become routine, and her frustration at waiting had only intensified. The village’s stance remained cautious: no one was to go beyond the perimeter alone, and any action against the den was meant to be organized rather than impulsive.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not follow that intent. After a sparring session that ended with both of them bloodied, she told Uluru she planned to leave the village that night to scout the den. She presented it as reconnaissance and pressed him to accompany her. Uluru objected and agreed only after setting limits—observation only, no engagement, and a return before the situation could escalate.<br /> <br /> A’lora accepted those terms, but she did not treat them as binding. Her purpose was not limited to gathering information. She used the language of scouting to secure Uluru’s help and to avoid drawing attention from the village. The decision was made without approval from the elders or from her mother, and it ran directly against the restrictions the village had established through the winter.<br /> <br /> They left under cover of darkness and approached the den along routes familiar to hunters. As they drew close, Uluru attempted to halt their advance and turn back, recognizing the risk of pressing farther at night. A’lora continued anyway, driving them nearer than they had agreed. Before they could withdraw, the den’s entrance collapsed, sealing their route out and forcing them into the den’s outer chambers.<br /> <br /> Trapped, they searched for another exit while avoiding signs of returning Akul. They located a secondary opening framed by roots and loose soil and attempted to climb free. An Akul returned before they could escape, and the situation became a direct fight. Uluru was nearly pulled into the open, and A’lora intervened at close range to draw the creature away. Her quarterstaff was damaged during the struggle, and she improvised by snapping it into a jagged point and driving it into the Akul’s throat. After the kill, the surrounding pack withdrew rather than continuing the attack.<br /> <br /> {{Quote|What a warrior you have become. Remember, even the greatest Jedi have their flaws. None of them are perfect, but the Force presses us to move on. It is a constant, ever-changing flow. We will live, we will die. Our passing will be remembered, but those who survive, are stronger for it. Now then! There is one thing I have to attend to. Will you accompany me?|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> A’lora and Uluru returned to the village at dawn. The outcome removed an immediate threat, but it also exposed the truth that the expedition had not been a sanctioned scout and had not remained controlled. For A’lora, it marked the first time she acted beyond the village’s limits through deliberate choice rather than circumstance—pushing past restraint, using Uluru’s support to get there, and learning firsthand what that kind of decision cost.<br /> <br /> Only once the village came fully into view did the truth of the night settle between them. Uluru understood then that A’lora had never intended the expedition to end at observation. The way she had pressed forward, the refusal to turn back, the readiness with which she met the Akul—none of it aligned with a simple scout. He did not accuse her. Whatever had driven her out there had already run its course, and naming it would change nothing.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not look at him as they crossed the threshold into the village. Her attention fixed instead on the familiar paths, on the low roofs and waking fires, on the place where her mother would already be moving through the early hours of the day. The thought of Iss’tass waiting there—unaware of where A’lora had gone, or how close the night had come to taking her as well—settled more heavily than Uluru’s silence. For the first time since leaving the village, the weight of what she had done was no longer measured against the Akul, but against the life she was returning to.<br /> <br /> Uluru slowed, letting a small distance open between them. Whatever words might have passed were no longer his to offer. A’lora’s reckoning, he understood, would not come from him, nor from the hunt, but from standing again before her mother with no victory left to claim—only the relief of having her daughter returned, safe and sound.<br /> <br /> === The Elder’s Passing ===<br /> {{Quote|Come to see an old fool off in his final moments?|Utukaan the Elder}}{{Quote|No. But I have come to see off an old friend.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> Several months after the confrontation at the Akul den, Utukaan’s health declined rapidly. Age and illness confined him to his hut, and it became clear to those close to him that he was nearing the end of his life. A’lora and Iss’tass remained frequent presences during this period, attending to his needs and maintaining the quiet routines that had once framed his role as the village’s storyteller.<br /> <br /> Utukaan retained a measure of lucidity in brief intervals. During one rare moment of clarity, he asked A’lora to take him to the garden he had tended for much of his life. He spoke of it as unfinished business rather than nostalgia, expressing a desire to feel the soil and see the tree once more. Because he could no longer make the walk, a small sled was arranged to carry him beyond the village perimeter, with A’lora accompanying him.<br /> <br /> At the garden, Utukaan was settled beneath the great tree’s branches, resting against its roots. He spoke little, but appeared at ease, attentive to the sounds of the wind and the movement of the canopy above. While A’lora stepped away briefly to fetch water from the nearby stream, Utukaan remained alone beneath the tree.<br /> <br /> It was there that Vorsa spoke to him again.<br /> <br /> Their exchange was brief and private. Vorsa did not reveal herself openly, nor did she speak at length, but acknowledged Utukaan as an old friend and affirmed that his care for the garden had not gone unnoticed. Utukaan, in turn, expressed no surprise. His response suggested that he had long suspected the presence he once heard was real, that he returned time and again, to keep her company all these years.<br /> <br /> When A’lora returned, she found Utukaan unresponsive, his expression calm. He had passed beneath the tree he had helped nurture, his final moments spent in the place he valued most.<br /> <br /> === A Life Remembered, A Choice Offered ===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> With Utukaan’s passing, the village held a feast in his honor. A bonfire burned at the center while elders traded stories about him and people joined the dancing, eating, and toasts. A’lora stayed near the edge of the celebration at first, watching more than participating. Kahlee joined her there, speaking about Utukaan in the same way the village always had—through remembered moments and his exaggerated retellings of old stories. Some of the stories made Kahlee laugh as she recalled one particular tale in which Utukaan himself managed to tame an Akul. A’lora corrected her assumptions, noting that at least that one “tall tale” had been real, as she had seen the riding harness Utukaan kept as proof, herself.<br /> <br /> As the night went on, a villager offered them a drink as part of the toast, and A’lora—unused to it—felt its strength immediately. Kahlee took her hand and pulled her into the circle. A’lora’s participation was imperfect and unpracticed, but she stayed in it, carried along by Kahlee’s insistence and by the fact that this night was for Utukaan.<br /> <br /> Later, A’lora noticed Uluru searching the crowd. On impulse, she directed Kahlee toward him. Kahlee approached first, and Uluru accepted. From where A’lora watched, it was clear the two of them matched each other more easily than A’lora ever did with the dances—Kahlee bright and confident, Uluru attentive and steady. For A’lora, it was a small relief to see something as uncomplicated and joyful as those two dancing in Utukaan's memory.<br /> <br /> The next morning came quietly. A’lora woke with a dull headache and stepped outside for air, finding Kahlee near the ashes of the bonfire. They spoke briefly about the night, about Utukaan, and about how strange it felt to move forward without him.<br /> <br /> It was there that an off-worlder approached: Corbin Navaro, a human who claimed to have known Garess Kelr from his years beyond Shili. He did not linger on details at first. He offered a simple reason for his presence—Garess had asked him to do this if anything ever happened. Corbin and Niuk were leaving Shili soon, and Corbin was extending Garess’s promise to A’lora: if she ever wanted to see more than the village and its hills, she would be given the chance.<br /> <br /> A’lora didn’t answer immediately. Kahlee was wary, but A’lora treated it as real enough to bring to her mother. Iss’tass did not pretend it was easy to hear, but she did not forbid it. She treated it as something Garess had expected might come to pass, and something A’lora had the right to choose. Iss’tass also made clear that A’lora leaving did not mean Iss’tass would collapse into absence—she had been a huntress before she was a widow, and she intended to reclaim that part of herself rather than remain frozen in grief.<br /> <br /> A’lora spent the day looking at the village differently, knowing it might be the last time she saw it as home. By evening, the decision had settled. She chose to accept Corbin’s offer.<br /> <br /> Over the next few days, she said goodbye in person. Kahlee’s farewell was the hardest outside of her mother. Uluru gave his respect plainly. Iss’tass gave A’lora an Akul-tooth headdress, meant to be carried as a reminder of where she came from.<br /> <br /> When A’lora reached the Pioneer, it felt both unfamiliar and personal. It had been Garess’s ship. Corbin treated the ship like an old companion and joked about its “patina.” Niuk handled the preparations with blunt efficiency, confirming readiness in short, practical statements.<br /> <br /> On departure, the village gathered. A’lora saw nearly everyone she had ever known in one place—Kahlee, Uluru, the fishmonger, and others who had watched her grow up from childhood to someone the village now treated as capable and dangerous in equal measure. Iss’tass stood near the front. She held herself upright, as she always did, but she did not hide the tears when she looked up at her daughter through the cockpit viewport.<br /> <br /> As the Pioneer lifted, the village receded into a small cluster of roofs and firelight against the land. Shili became something A’lora could no longer reach with a simple walk. The stars, once distant and theoretical in Utukaan’s stories and Garess’s fragments of off-world life, became immediate—surrounding the ship and marking the start of the path Garess had once walked, and Corbin had now placed in her hands.<br /> <br /> == Old Text: ==<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to Atyiru Caesura Entar, who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:A'lora Oriana.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> Atyiru Caesura Entar, now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=199190 2026-01-03T15:09:14Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Lavender<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.92 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=* Odan-Urr [[Consul|High Councillor]] (Former)<br /> * [[Councillor of Urr]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> [[V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' is a Togruta Force-sensitive born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], whose early understanding of the Force was shaped by cultural tradition and romanticized oral legends of the Jedi—particularly those attributed to [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]]—rather than formal instruction. She was taken under the tutelage of V’yr Vorsa, who guided her early development in the Force and later brought her to [[New Tython]]. A’lora would eventually become associated with [[House Odan-Urr]], where she later held a seat on the Council. In the aftermath of New Tython’s destruction and the Inquisitorius’ persecution of Force-sensitives, she stepped away from her Councillor role and adopted the path of a Jedi Wayseeker, remaining affiliated with House Odan-Urr while pursuing a pilgrimage focused on preservation, interpretation, and the future of Jedi teachings.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Daughter of Shili ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Children, gather 'round the fire, for tonight I shall share with you a story that has been passed down through the generations of our people — a tale of courage and determination, of a Togruta named Jora Malli.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.|left]]<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' was born on the planet Shili a shortly after the fall of the Galactic Empire and raised in a traditional Togruta village located away from the planet’s major population centers. She was the daughter of '''Iss’tass Kituri''', a huntress and artisan known within the community, and '''Garess Kelr''', an off-worlder who had chosen to settle among the Togruta rather than continue a life of travel. Garess’s experiences beyond Shili brought occasional contact with traders and visitors from other worlds, but his decision to remain planet-side ensured that A’lora’s upbringing remained firmly rooted in village life rather than shaped by the wider galaxy.<br /> <br /> While Shili itself held long-standing importance within the Republic, A’lora’s early years were defined by local custom, family responsibility, and communal continuity. Even in the preceding years, Imperial presence was not a daily concern, and its influence was felt only when it directly intersected with local activity. For A’lora, the wider galaxy existed as something discussed, encountered indirectly, or brought in by travelers, rather than as a constant force shaping her childhood.<br /> <br /> Within her village, history and identity were preserved through oral tradition. Stories of the Jedi were passed down by elders, most notably '''Utukaan''', a respected storyteller responsible for teaching children through narrative rather than instruction. These accounts were told as heroic tales—embellished, dramatic, and shaped to capture the attention of young listeners. Figures such as '''Shaak Ti''' and '''Jora Malli''' appeared as legendary warriors and guardians, their deeds magnified through repetition and imagination rather than framed as precise history.<br /> <br /> From an early age, A’lora demonstrated an unusual awareness of her surroundings. Rather than presenting as disciplined insight or refined perception, this sensitivity appeared as sharp intuition and a tendency to notice shifts in people, land, and circumstance before others did. She was quick to react to these impressions and slow to sit with them, lacking the patience to linger on uncertainty. These traits were neither identified nor encouraged as anything exceptional, instead developing informally through daily life and experience rather than through deliberate cultivation.<br /> <br /> === The Tree on the Hill ===<br /> {{Quote|I have always been here, from the time the old man planted this garden at my roots, to the times when you returned to care for this garden that I call home.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> The garden tended by '''Utukaan''' lay beyond the village, centered around an ancient tree that had been there longer than anyone could remember. A’lora had learned to care for the garden from Utukaan over time, accompanying him often enough that the work became something she understood and enjoyed. Even when she went alone, the task felt familiar, tied to time spent listening to stories and helping in small, tangible ways.<br /> <br /> During one such visit, A’lora remained in the garden longer than intended. After finishing her work, she rested beneath the tree and fell asleep. When she woke, she found herself lifted from the ground and cradled within a lattice of the tree’s branches. Though startled by the change, she was unharmed.<br /> <br /> The presence bound to the tree revealed itself as sentient, capable of speech and awareness, and long-rooted in the garden. When A’lora introduced herself, the being identified itself as '''V’yr Vorsa'''. Vorsa spoke openly of the village and its people, including Utukaan and A’lora’s parents, knowledge acquired over time by listening as the elder spoke while tending the garden.<br /> <br /> Vorsa asked that her name be kept secret and that it not be shared with Utukaan or with A’lora’s parents. A’lora agreed. She remained in the garden through the night, sheltered among the branches, while Vorsa kept watch over the surrounding area and the wildlife that passed nearby. When morning came, A’lora returned to the village and continued tending the garden as she had before, without speaking of the encounter to anyone else.<br /> <br /> === Foundations ===<br /> {{Quote|Utukaan said I'd find you here. He's sent you on one of his 'errands,' hasn't he? He's a lazy old fool... but at least he admits it. Deliver these 'things' to your father on your way to indulge the old man. I'm not sure what use he has for them, but he insisted on giving the last smuggler half of our last season's trade for it.|Iss'tass Kituri}}<br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> A’lora was a familiar presence within her village, known to the other children and regularly involved in daily activities. She took part in shared chores and group tasks, but she also involved herself readily in small rivalries and informal contests with other children. She was openly competitive, quick to test herself and slow to concede once engaged. While this sharpened her skills and confidence, it also made some of her peers cautious about engaging her directly, preferring games or tasks where competition was less likely to emerge. Over time, this gave A’lora a reputation for intensity rather than ease, shaping how others chose to interact with her.<br /> <br /> Among her peers, '''Kahlee''' was her closest and most consistent companion. Kahlee’s outgoing nature and ease with others often bridged the gaps A’lora created for herself. Where A’lora was focused and competitive, Kahlee was expressive and social, frequently pulling her into village gatherings, dances, and shared errands she might otherwise have avoided. A’lora did not seek out these moments on her own, but she followed Kahlee readily, and the two were often seen together moving through daily life. Beyond Kahlee, A’lora remained connected to a wider circle of village children, though her relationships within that group were shaped more by proximity and circumstance than by closeness.<br /> <br /> A’lora’s relationship with the village elders, particularly '''Utukaan''', was unusually close for someone her age. Utukaan often welcomed her presence during storytelling and quiet tasks, recognizing her attentiveness and willingness to listen. His stories emphasized decisive moments and heroic deeds, and A’lora responded strongly to those elements. She was less interested in reflection than in what characters did, and what followed from those actions. The lessons she absorbed were framed through consequence and outcome rather than restraint, shaping how she evaluated strength and resolve.<br /> <br /> Within her family, A’lora’s relationships were equally formative. Iss’tass Kituri set firm expectations, valuing competence, responsibility, and contribution to the village. A’lora respected her mother’s discipline, even when she resisted its limits. Garess Kelr, by contrast, brought glimpses of the wider galaxy home with him. He returned from trading runs with stories, tools, and occasional gifts, and A’lora was familiar with those who worked alongside him, including '''Niuk''', whom she encountered around her father’s ship. Despite this exposure, Garess never took her with him when he left to trade, a boundary reinforced by Iss’tass that kept A’lora rooted in village life even as her curiosity grew.<br /> <br /> === Years of Transition ===<br /> {{Quote|I remember... long ago, there was a voice on the wind. It was fleeting, like the whispers of the turu-grass. But I was sure of it.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> As A’lora entered her teenage years, the village continued to change gradually around her. New homes were built, trade increased, and outlanders became a more common sight, yet the rhythm of daily life remained familiar. A’lora took on greater responsibility, contributing through fishing, delivery work, and other labor expected of her. She was no longer treated as a child, but as someone reliable and capable, trusted to complete demanding tasks without supervision.<br /> <br /> During this time, her relationship with '''Utukaan''' shifted. Age and illness had begun to erode his clarity, and A’lora increasingly found herself caring for him rather than listening to his stories. She visited him in the evenings, bringing food, preparing meals, and sitting with him as his thoughts wandered. Though his memory faltered, his attachment to the past remained strong, surfacing in fragments rather than complete narratives. Even as his stories became disjointed, A’lora treated him with the same care he had once shown her, maintaining continuity where his mind no longer could.<br /> <br /> It was during one such visit that Utukaan spoke of having heard a voice long ago—something carried on the wind, fleeting but unmistakable. The comment gave A’lora pause, forcing her to recognize that Utukaan had, at some point in the past, truly heard '''V’yr Vorsa''' speak. In hindsight, A’lora came to understand that this experience had shaped more than his stories; it explained his enduring attachment to the garden and his insistence on tending it long after the work had become physically difficult. When Utukaan’s recollections drifted close to this truth, A’lora chose discretion, neither confirming nor denying what he struggled to remember.<br /> <br /> As winter set in, A’lora’s visits to the garden became more difficult but did not cease. On one such journey, she was overcome by exhaustion and exposure before reaching her destination. She was sheltered by Vorsa within the living trunk of the tree, protected from the cold until conditions allowed her safe return.<br /> <br /> During this sheltering, A’lora confronted the fear that had taken hold since her conversation with Utukaan. She believed she had failed to keep her promise and worried that, as a result, Vorsa might withdraw from her as well. She asked directly whether Vorsa would stop speaking to her.<br /> <br /> Vorsa refused. She spoke more openly of her past, acknowledging that revealing herself to Utukaan in the past had been a lapse born of isolation and loneliness, one she regretted. She reassured A’lora that this did not extend to her. Vorsa made it clear that she would not withdraw, nor did she expect A’lora to forget what had already been shared. The bond between them would continue.<br /> <br /> No explanation was given beyond this. Vorsa did not speak of her origins, her nature beyond the garden, or her reasons for remaining there. To A’lora, what mattered was the certainty that the connection would not be severed. Before A’lora left, she asked one further question—whether Vorsa would speak to Utukaan again, if he were to come to the garden. Vorsa answered that she would. <br /> <br /> With that assurance, A’lora returned to the village, her daily responsibilities resumed unchanged, but her understanding of Utukaan’s long vigilance became part of the same history—one she now carried alone as her life in the village continued.<br /> <br /> === Garess Kelr ===<br /> <br /> In the months following the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. <br /> <br /> In the months following the revelation about Utukaan and the voice, and the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. As night fell, villagers gathered near the central fires, following familiar customs of music and dance. A’lora remained at the edge of the gathering until '''Kahlee''' took her by the hand and drew her into the circle. A’lora followed reluctantly at first, allowing herself to be pulled along rather than choosing the dance on her own.<br /> <br /> The gathering was interrupted when hunters returned from the forest carrying '''Garess Kelr''' on a stretcher. He had been injured during an encounter with Akul after the hunting party was forced to take shelter within a den. According to those present, Garess acted to protect others during the ambush. His injuries were severe, and despite the attention of the village’s Duros physician, he could not be saved.<br /> <br /> Garess’s death altered both family and village dynamics. '''Iss’tass Kituri''' withdrew from active hunting in the aftermath, supported by '''Utukaan''', who argued against immediate retaliation. With winter setting in and Akul activity increasing, the village agreed to wait until spring before attempting to eliminate the den. Travel beyond the perimeter was restricted, watches were increased, and individuals were discouraged from leaving the village alone.<br /> <br /> For A’lora, this enforced patience was difficult to accept. Her anger over her father’s death, combined with frustration at the decision to wait, left her restless and confrontational. During this period, she sought out '''Uluru''', one of the hunters involved in the failed expedition. Uluru initially refused her requests for training, citing both the village’s restrictions and Iss’tass’s withdrawal from hunting. A’lora persisted, returning again and again despite being turned away.<br /> <br /> Over time, Uluru relented and agreed to train her, filling the gap left by Iss’tass’s absence from the hunt. The training unfolded across many sessions rather than as a single decision. A’lora approached sparring aggressively, pressing every advantage and refusing to concede once engaged. Her competitiveness and unresolved anger made her difficult to train, and their matches were often rough, bordering on reckless. Uluru tolerated this, recognizing both her aptitude and the source of her hostility.<br /> <br /> By the time winter began to loosen its hold, A’lora had been training with Uluru for some time. Her skills had sharpened, but so had her impatience. While the village continued to wait for conditions to improve, A’lora’s attention remained fixed beyond the perimeter, already turning toward the Akul den itself.<br /> <br /> === The Akul Den Expedition ===<br /> {{Quote|Alright, A’lora. I’ll come with you. But we'll only scout the area. We need to understand their patterns, their numbers. We are not engaging them directly. It's too dangerous, especially without a proper plan.|Uluru}}<br /> <br /> With spring returning, the village began preparing to address the Akul den more directly. A’lora had been training with '''Uluru''' long enough that their sparring had become routine, and her frustration at waiting had only intensified. The village’s stance remained cautious: no one was to go beyond the perimeter alone, and any action against the den was meant to be organized rather than impulsive.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not follow that intent. After a sparring session that ended with both of them bloodied, she told Uluru she planned to leave the village that night to scout the den. She presented it as reconnaissance and pressed him to accompany her. Uluru objected and agreed only after setting limits—observation only, no engagement, and a return before the situation could escalate.<br /> <br /> A’lora accepted those terms, but she did not treat them as binding. Her purpose was not limited to gathering information. She used the language of scouting to secure Uluru’s help and to avoid drawing attention from the village. The decision was made without approval from the elders or from her mother, and it ran directly against the restrictions the village had established through the winter.<br /> <br /> They left under cover of darkness and approached the den along routes familiar to hunters. As they drew close, Uluru attempted to halt their advance and turn back, recognizing the risk of pressing farther at night. A’lora continued anyway, driving them nearer than they had agreed. Before they could withdraw, the den’s entrance collapsed, sealing their route out and forcing them into the den’s outer chambers.<br /> <br /> Trapped, they searched for another exit while avoiding signs of returning Akul. They located a secondary opening framed by roots and loose soil and attempted to climb free. An Akul returned before they could escape, and the situation became a direct fight. Uluru was nearly pulled into the open, and A’lora intervened at close range to draw the creature away. Her quarterstaff was damaged during the struggle, and she improvised by snapping it into a jagged point and driving it into the Akul’s throat. After the kill, the surrounding pack withdrew rather than continuing the attack.<br /> <br /> {{Quote|What a warrior you have become. Remember, even the greatest Jedi have their flaws. None of them are perfect, but the Force presses us to move on. It is a constant, ever-changing flow. We will live, we will die. Our passing will be remembered, but those who survive, are stronger for it. Now then! There is one thing I have to attend to. Will you accompany me?|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> A’lora and Uluru returned to the village at dawn. The outcome removed an immediate threat, but it also exposed the truth that the expedition had not been a sanctioned scout and had not remained controlled. For A’lora, it marked the first time she acted beyond the village’s limits through deliberate choice rather than circumstance—pushing past restraint, using Uluru’s support to get there, and learning firsthand what that kind of decision cost.<br /> <br /> Only once the village came fully into view did the truth of the night settle between them. Uluru understood then that A’lora had never intended the expedition to end at observation. The way she had pressed forward, the refusal to turn back, the readiness with which she met the Akul—none of it aligned with a simple scout. He did not accuse her. Whatever had driven her out there had already run its course, and naming it would change nothing.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not look at him as they crossed the threshold into the village. Her attention fixed instead on the familiar paths, on the low roofs and waking fires, on the place where her mother would already be moving through the early hours of the day. The thought of Iss’tass waiting there—unaware of where A’lora had gone, or how close the night had come to taking her as well—settled more heavily than Uluru’s silence. For the first time since leaving the village, the weight of what she had done was no longer measured against the Akul, but against the life she was returning to.<br /> <br /> Uluru slowed, letting a small distance open between them. Whatever words might have passed were no longer his to offer. A’lora’s reckoning, he understood, would not come from him, nor from the hunt, but from standing again before her mother with no victory left to claim—only the relief of having her daughter returned, safe and sound.<br /> <br /> === The Elder’s Passing ===<br /> {{Quote|Come to see an old fool off in his final moments?|Utukaan the Elder}}{{Quote|No. But I have come to see off an old friend.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> Several months after the confrontation at the Akul den, Utukaan’s health declined rapidly. Age and illness confined him to his hut, and it became clear to those close to him that he was nearing the end of his life. A’lora and Iss’tass remained frequent presences during this period, attending to his needs and maintaining the quiet routines that had once framed his role as the village’s storyteller.<br /> <br /> Utukaan retained a measure of lucidity in brief intervals. During one rare moment of clarity, he asked A’lora to take him to the garden he had tended for much of his life. He spoke of it as unfinished business rather than nostalgia, expressing a desire to feel the soil and see the tree once more. Because he could no longer make the walk, a small sled was arranged to carry him beyond the village perimeter, with A’lora accompanying him.<br /> <br /> At the garden, Utukaan was settled beneath the great tree’s branches, resting against its roots. He spoke little, but appeared at ease, attentive to the sounds of the wind and the movement of the canopy above. While A’lora stepped away briefly to fetch water from the nearby stream, Utukaan remained alone beneath the tree.<br /> <br /> It was there that Vorsa spoke to him again.<br /> <br /> Their exchange was brief and private. Vorsa did not reveal herself openly, nor did she speak at length, but acknowledged Utukaan as an old friend and affirmed that his care for the garden had not gone unnoticed. Utukaan, in turn, expressed no surprise. His response suggested that he had long suspected the presence he once heard was real, that he returned time and again, to keep her company all these years.<br /> <br /> When A’lora returned, she found Utukaan unresponsive, his expression calm. He had passed beneath the tree he had helped nurture, his final moments spent in the place he valued most.<br /> <br /> === A Life Remembered, A Choice Offered ===<br /> <br /> <br /> With Utukaan’s passing, the village held a feast in his honor. A bonfire burned at the center while elders traded stories about him and people joined the dancing, eating, and toasts. A’lora stayed near the edge of the celebration at first, watching more than participating. Kahlee joined her there, speaking about Utukaan in the same way the village always had—through remembered moments and his exaggerated retellings of old stories. Some of the stories made Kahlee laugh as she recalled one particular tale in which Utukaan himself managed to tame an Akul. A’lora corrected her assumptions, noting that at least that one “tall tale” had been real, as she had seen the riding harness Utukaan kept as proof, herself.<br /> <br /> As the night went on, a villager offered them a drink as part of the toast, and A’lora—unused to it—felt its strength immediately. Kahlee took her hand and pulled her into the circle. A’lora’s participation was imperfect and unpracticed, but she stayed in it, carried along by Kahlee’s insistence and by the fact that this night was for Utukaan.<br /> <br /> Later, A’lora noticed Uluru searching the crowd. On impulse, she directed Kahlee toward him. Kahlee approached first, and Uluru accepted. From where A’lora watched, it was clear the two of them matched each other more easily than A’lora ever did with the dances—Kahlee bright and confident, Uluru attentive and steady. For A’lora, it was a small relief to see something as uncomplicated and joyful as those two dancing in Utukaan's memory.<br /> <br /> The next morning came quietly. A’lora woke with a dull headache and stepped outside for air, finding Kahlee near the ashes of the bonfire. They spoke briefly about the night, about Utukaan, and about how strange it felt to move forward without him.<br /> <br /> It was there that an off-worlder approached: Corbin Navaro, a human who claimed to have known Garess Kelr from his years beyond Shili. He did not linger on details at first. He offered a simple reason for his presence—Garess had asked him to do this if anything ever happened. Corbin and Niuk were leaving Shili soon, and Corbin was extending Garess’s promise to A’lora: if she ever wanted to see more than the village and its hills, she would be given the chance.<br /> <br /> A’lora didn’t answer immediately. Kahlee was wary, but A’lora treated it as real enough to bring to her mother. Iss’tass did not pretend it was easy to hear, but she did not forbid it. She treated it as something Garess had expected might come to pass, and something A’lora had the right to choose. Iss’tass also made clear that A’lora leaving did not mean Iss’tass would collapse into absence—she had been a huntress before she was a widow, and she intended to reclaim that part of herself rather than remain frozen in grief.<br /> <br /> A’lora spent the day looking at the village differently, knowing it might be the last time she saw it as home. By evening, the decision had settled. She chose to accept Corbin’s offer.<br /> <br /> Over the next few days, she said goodbye in person. Kahlee’s farewell was the hardest outside of her mother. Uluru gave his respect plainly. Iss’tass gave A’lora an Akul-tooth headdress, meant to be carried as a reminder of where she came from.<br /> <br /> When A’lora reached the Pioneer, it felt both unfamiliar and personal. It had been Garess’s ship. Corbin treated the ship like an old companion and joked about its “patina.” Niuk handled the preparations with blunt efficiency, confirming readiness in short, practical statements.<br /> <br /> On departure, the village gathered. A’lora saw nearly everyone she had ever known in one place—Kahlee, Uluru, the fishmonger, and others who had watched her grow up from childhood to someone the village now treated as capable and dangerous in equal measure. Iss’tass stood near the front. She held herself upright, as she always did, but she did not hide the tears when she looked up at her daughter through the cockpit viewport.<br /> <br /> As the Pioneer lifted, the village receded into a small cluster of roofs and firelight against the land. Shili became something A’lora could no longer reach with a simple walk. The stars, once distant and theoretical in Utukaan’s stories and Garess’s fragments of off-world life, became immediate—surrounding the ship and marking the start of the path Garess had once walked, and Corbin had now placed in her hands.<br /> <br /> == Old Text: ==<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to Atyiru Caesura Entar, who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:A'lora Oriana.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> Atyiru Caesura Entar, now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=199189 2026-01-03T15:01:20Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.92 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> * [[V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' is a Togruta Force-sensitive born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], whose early understanding of the Force was shaped by cultural tradition and romanticized oral legends of the Jedi—particularly those attributed to [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]]—rather than formal instruction. She was taken under the tutelage of V’yr Vorsa, who guided her early development in the Force and later brought her to [[New Tython]]. A’lora would eventually become associated with [[House Odan-Urr]], where she later held a seat on the Council. In the aftermath of New Tython’s destruction and the Inquisitorius’ persecution of Force-sensitives, she stepped away from her Councillor role and adopted the path of a Jedi Wayseeker, remaining affiliated with House Odan-Urr while pursuing a pilgrimage focused on preservation, interpretation, and the future of Jedi teachings.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Daughter of Shili ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Children, gather 'round the fire, for tonight I shall share with you a story that has been passed down through the generations of our people — a tale of courage and determination, of a Togruta named Jora Malli.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.|left]]<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' was born on the planet Shili a shortly after the fall of the Galactic Empire and raised in a traditional Togruta village located away from the planet’s major population centers. She was the daughter of '''Iss’tass Kituri''', a huntress and artisan known within the community, and '''Garess Kelr''', an off-worlder who had chosen to settle among the Togruta rather than continue a life of travel. Garess’s experiences beyond Shili brought occasional contact with traders and visitors from other worlds, but his decision to remain planet-side ensured that A’lora’s upbringing remained firmly rooted in village life rather than shaped by the wider galaxy.<br /> <br /> While Shili itself held long-standing importance within the Republic, A’lora’s early years were defined by local custom, family responsibility, and communal continuity. Even in the preceding years, Imperial presence was not a daily concern, and its influence was felt only when it directly intersected with local activity. For A’lora, the wider galaxy existed as something discussed, encountered indirectly, or brought in by travelers, rather than as a constant force shaping her childhood.<br /> <br /> Within her village, history and identity were preserved through oral tradition. Stories of the Jedi were passed down by elders, most notably '''Utukaan''', a respected storyteller responsible for teaching children through narrative rather than instruction. These accounts were told as heroic tales—embellished, dramatic, and shaped to capture the attention of young listeners. Figures such as '''Shaak Ti''' and '''Jora Malli''' appeared as legendary warriors and guardians, their deeds magnified through repetition and imagination rather than framed as precise history.<br /> <br /> From an early age, A’lora demonstrated an unusual awareness of her surroundings. Rather than presenting as disciplined insight or refined perception, this sensitivity appeared as sharp intuition and a tendency to notice shifts in people, land, and circumstance before others did. She was quick to react to these impressions and slow to sit with them, lacking the patience to linger on uncertainty. These traits were neither identified nor encouraged as anything exceptional, instead developing informally through daily life and experience rather than through deliberate cultivation.<br /> <br /> === The Tree on the Hill ===<br /> {{Quote|I have always been here, from the time the old man planted this garden at my roots, to the times when you returned to care for this garden that I call home.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> The garden tended by '''Utukaan''' lay beyond the village, centered around an ancient tree that had been there longer than anyone could remember. A’lora had learned to care for the garden from Utukaan over time, accompanying him often enough that the work became something she understood and enjoyed. Even when she went alone, the task felt familiar, tied to time spent listening to stories and helping in small, tangible ways.<br /> <br /> During one such visit, A’lora remained in the garden longer than intended. After finishing her work, she rested beneath the tree and fell asleep. When she woke, she found herself lifted from the ground and cradled within a lattice of the tree’s branches. Though startled by the change, she was unharmed.<br /> <br /> The presence bound to the tree revealed itself as sentient, capable of speech and awareness, and long-rooted in the garden. When A’lora introduced herself, the being identified itself as '''V’yr Vorsa'''. Vorsa spoke openly of the village and its people, including Utukaan and A’lora’s parents, knowledge acquired over time by listening as the elder spoke while tending the garden.<br /> <br /> Vorsa asked that her name be kept secret and that it not be shared with Utukaan or with A’lora’s parents. A’lora agreed. She remained in the garden through the night, sheltered among the branches, while Vorsa kept watch over the surrounding area and the wildlife that passed nearby. When morning came, A’lora returned to the village and continued tending the garden as she had before, without speaking of the encounter to anyone else.<br /> <br /> === Foundations ===<br /> {{Quote|Utukaan said I'd find you here. He's sent you on one of his 'errands,' hasn't he? He's a lazy old fool... but at least he admits it. Deliver these 'things' to your father on your way to indulge the old man. I'm not sure what use he has for them, but he insisted on giving the last smuggler half of our last season's trade for it.|Iss'tass Kituri}}<br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> A’lora was a familiar presence within her village, known to the other children and regularly involved in daily activities. She took part in shared chores and group tasks, but she also involved herself readily in small rivalries and informal contests with other children. She was openly competitive, quick to test herself and slow to concede once engaged. While this sharpened her skills and confidence, it also made some of her peers cautious about engaging her directly, preferring games or tasks where competition was less likely to emerge. Over time, this gave A’lora a reputation for intensity rather than ease, shaping how others chose to interact with her.<br /> <br /> Among her peers, '''Kahlee''' was her closest and most consistent companion. Kahlee’s outgoing nature and ease with others often bridged the gaps A’lora created for herself. Where A’lora was focused and competitive, Kahlee was expressive and social, frequently pulling her into village gatherings, dances, and shared errands she might otherwise have avoided. A’lora did not seek out these moments on her own, but she followed Kahlee readily, and the two were often seen together moving through daily life. Beyond Kahlee, A’lora remained connected to a wider circle of village children, though her relationships within that group were shaped more by proximity and circumstance than by closeness.<br /> <br /> A’lora’s relationship with the village elders, particularly '''Utukaan''', was unusually close for someone her age. Utukaan often welcomed her presence during storytelling and quiet tasks, recognizing her attentiveness and willingness to listen. His stories emphasized decisive moments and heroic deeds, and A’lora responded strongly to those elements. She was less interested in reflection than in what characters did, and what followed from those actions. The lessons she absorbed were framed through consequence and outcome rather than restraint, shaping how she evaluated strength and resolve.<br /> <br /> Within her family, A’lora’s relationships were equally formative. Iss’tass Kituri set firm expectations, valuing competence, responsibility, and contribution to the village. A’lora respected her mother’s discipline, even when she resisted its limits. Garess Kelr, by contrast, brought glimpses of the wider galaxy home with him. He returned from trading runs with stories, tools, and occasional gifts, and A’lora was familiar with those who worked alongside him, including '''Niuk''', whom she encountered around her father’s ship. Despite this exposure, Garess never took her with him when he left to trade, a boundary reinforced by Iss’tass that kept A’lora rooted in village life even as her curiosity grew.<br /> <br /> === Years of Transition ===<br /> {{Quote|I remember... long ago, there was a voice on the wind. It was fleeting, like the whispers of the turu-grass. But I was sure of it.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> As A’lora entered her teenage years, the village continued to change gradually around her. New homes were built, trade increased, and outlanders became a more common sight, yet the rhythm of daily life remained familiar. A’lora took on greater responsibility, contributing through fishing, delivery work, and other labor expected of her. She was no longer treated as a child, but as someone reliable and capable, trusted to complete demanding tasks without supervision.<br /> <br /> During this time, her relationship with '''Utukaan''' shifted. Age and illness had begun to erode his clarity, and A’lora increasingly found herself caring for him rather than listening to his stories. She visited him in the evenings, bringing food, preparing meals, and sitting with him as his thoughts wandered. Though his memory faltered, his attachment to the past remained strong, surfacing in fragments rather than complete narratives. Even as his stories became disjointed, A’lora treated him with the same care he had once shown her, maintaining continuity where his mind no longer could.<br /> <br /> It was during one such visit that Utukaan spoke of having heard a voice long ago—something carried on the wind, fleeting but unmistakable. The comment gave A’lora pause, forcing her to recognize that Utukaan had, at some point in the past, truly heard '''V’yr Vorsa''' speak. In hindsight, A’lora came to understand that this experience had shaped more than his stories; it explained his enduring attachment to the garden and his insistence on tending it long after the work had become physically difficult. When Utukaan’s recollections drifted close to this truth, A’lora chose discretion, neither confirming nor denying what he struggled to remember.<br /> <br /> As winter set in, A’lora’s visits to the garden became more difficult but did not cease. On one such journey, she was overcome by exhaustion and exposure before reaching her destination. She was sheltered by Vorsa within the living trunk of the tree, protected from the cold until conditions allowed her safe return.<br /> <br /> During this sheltering, A’lora confronted the fear that had taken hold since her conversation with Utukaan. She believed she had failed to keep her promise and worried that, as a result, Vorsa might withdraw from her as well. She asked directly whether Vorsa would stop speaking to her.<br /> <br /> Vorsa refused. She spoke more openly of her past, acknowledging that revealing herself to Utukaan in the past had been a lapse born of isolation and loneliness, one she regretted. She reassured A’lora that this did not extend to her. Vorsa made it clear that she would not withdraw, nor did she expect A’lora to forget what had already been shared. The bond between them would continue.<br /> <br /> No explanation was given beyond this. Vorsa did not speak of her origins, her nature beyond the garden, or her reasons for remaining there. To A’lora, what mattered was the certainty that the connection would not be severed. Before A’lora left, she asked one further question—whether Vorsa would speak to Utukaan again, if he were to come to the garden. Vorsa answered that she would. <br /> <br /> With that assurance, A’lora returned to the village, her daily responsibilities resumed unchanged, but her understanding of Utukaan’s long vigilance became part of the same history—one she now carried alone as her life in the village continued.<br /> <br /> === Garess Kelr ===<br /> <br /> In the months following the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. <br /> <br /> In the months following the revelation about Utukaan and the voice, and the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. As night fell, villagers gathered near the central fires, following familiar customs of music and dance. A’lora remained at the edge of the gathering until '''Kahlee''' took her by the hand and drew her into the circle. A’lora followed reluctantly at first, allowing herself to be pulled along rather than choosing the dance on her own.<br /> <br /> The gathering was interrupted when hunters returned from the forest carrying '''Garess Kelr''' on a stretcher. He had been injured during an encounter with Akul after the hunting party was forced to take shelter within a den. According to those present, Garess acted to protect others during the ambush. His injuries were severe, and despite the attention of the village’s Duros physician, he could not be saved.<br /> <br /> Garess’s death altered both family and village dynamics. '''Iss’tass Kituri''' withdrew from active hunting in the aftermath, supported by '''Utukaan''', who argued against immediate retaliation. With winter setting in and Akul activity increasing, the village agreed to wait until spring before attempting to eliminate the den. Travel beyond the perimeter was restricted, watches were increased, and individuals were discouraged from leaving the village alone.<br /> <br /> For A’lora, this enforced patience was difficult to accept. Her anger over her father’s death, combined with frustration at the decision to wait, left her restless and confrontational. During this period, she sought out '''Uluru''', one of the hunters involved in the failed expedition. Uluru initially refused her requests for training, citing both the village’s restrictions and Iss’tass’s withdrawal from hunting. A’lora persisted, returning again and again despite being turned away.<br /> <br /> Over time, Uluru relented and agreed to train her, filling the gap left by Iss’tass’s absence from the hunt. The training unfolded across many sessions rather than as a single decision. A’lora approached sparring aggressively, pressing every advantage and refusing to concede once engaged. Her competitiveness and unresolved anger made her difficult to train, and their matches were often rough, bordering on reckless. Uluru tolerated this, recognizing both her aptitude and the source of her hostility.<br /> <br /> By the time winter began to loosen its hold, A’lora had been training with Uluru for some time. Her skills had sharpened, but so had her impatience. While the village continued to wait for conditions to improve, A’lora’s attention remained fixed beyond the perimeter, already turning toward the Akul den itself.<br /> <br /> === The Akul Den Expedition ===<br /> {{Quote|Alright, A’lora. I’ll come with you. But we'll only scout the area. We need to understand their patterns, their numbers. We are not engaging them directly. It's too dangerous, especially without a proper plan.|Uluru}}<br /> <br /> With spring returning, the village began preparing to address the Akul den more directly. A’lora had been training with '''Uluru''' long enough that their sparring had become routine, and her frustration at waiting had only intensified. The village’s stance remained cautious: no one was to go beyond the perimeter alone, and any action against the den was meant to be organized rather than impulsive.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not follow that intent. After a sparring session that ended with both of them bloodied, she told Uluru she planned to leave the village that night to scout the den. She presented it as reconnaissance and pressed him to accompany her. Uluru objected and agreed only after setting limits—observation only, no engagement, and a return before the situation could escalate.<br /> <br /> A’lora accepted those terms, but she did not treat them as binding. Her purpose was not limited to gathering information. She used the language of scouting to secure Uluru’s help and to avoid drawing attention from the village. The decision was made without approval from the elders or from her mother, and it ran directly against the restrictions the village had established through the winter.<br /> <br /> They left under cover of darkness and approached the den along routes familiar to hunters. As they drew close, Uluru attempted to halt their advance and turn back, recognizing the risk of pressing farther at night. A’lora continued anyway, driving them nearer than they had agreed. Before they could withdraw, the den’s entrance collapsed, sealing their route out and forcing them into the den’s outer chambers.<br /> <br /> Trapped, they searched for another exit while avoiding signs of returning Akul. They located a secondary opening framed by roots and loose soil and attempted to climb free. An Akul returned before they could escape, and the situation became a direct fight. Uluru was nearly pulled into the open, and A’lora intervened at close range to draw the creature away. Her quarterstaff was damaged during the struggle, and she improvised by snapping it into a jagged point and driving it into the Akul’s throat. After the kill, the surrounding pack withdrew rather than continuing the attack.<br /> <br /> {{Quote|What a warrior you have become. Remember, even the greatest Jedi have their flaws. None of them are perfect, but the Force presses us to move on. It is a constant, ever-changing flow. We will live, we will die. Our passing will be remembered, but those who survive, are stronger for it. Now then! There is one thing I have to attend to. Will you accompany me?|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> A’lora and Uluru returned to the village at dawn. The outcome removed an immediate threat, but it also exposed the truth that the expedition had not been a sanctioned scout and had not remained controlled. For A’lora, it marked the first time she acted beyond the village’s limits through deliberate choice rather than circumstance—pushing past restraint, using Uluru’s support to get there, and learning firsthand what that kind of decision cost.<br /> <br /> Only once the village came fully into view did the truth of the night settle between them. Uluru understood then that A’lora had never intended the expedition to end at observation. The way she had pressed forward, the refusal to turn back, the readiness with which she met the Akul—none of it aligned with a simple scout. He did not accuse her. Whatever had driven her out there had already run its course, and naming it would change nothing.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not look at him as they crossed the threshold into the village. Her attention fixed instead on the familiar paths, on the low roofs and waking fires, on the place where her mother would already be moving through the early hours of the day. The thought of Iss’tass waiting there—unaware of where A’lora had gone, or how close the night had come to taking her as well—settled more heavily than Uluru’s silence. For the first time since leaving the village, the weight of what she had done was no longer measured against the Akul, but against the life she was returning to.<br /> <br /> Uluru slowed, letting a small distance open between them. Whatever words might have passed were no longer his to offer. A’lora’s reckoning, he understood, would not come from him, nor from the hunt, but from standing again before her mother with no victory left to claim—only the relief of having her daughter returned, safe and sound.<br /> <br /> === The Elder’s Passing ===<br /> {{Quote|Come to see an old fool off in his final moments?|Utukaan the Elder}}{{Quote|No. But I have come to see off an old friend.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> Several months after the confrontation at the Akul den, Utukaan’s health declined rapidly. Age and illness confined him to his hut, and it became clear to those close to him that he was nearing the end of his life. A’lora and Iss’tass remained frequent presences during this period, attending to his needs and maintaining the quiet routines that had once framed his role as the village’s storyteller.<br /> <br /> Utukaan retained a measure of lucidity in brief intervals. During one rare moment of clarity, he asked A’lora to take him to the garden he had tended for much of his life. He spoke of it as unfinished business rather than nostalgia, expressing a desire to feel the soil and see the tree once more. Because he could no longer make the walk, a small sled was arranged to carry him beyond the village perimeter, with A’lora accompanying him.<br /> <br /> At the garden, Utukaan was settled beneath the great tree’s branches, resting against its roots. He spoke little, but appeared at ease, attentive to the sounds of the wind and the movement of the canopy above. While A’lora stepped away briefly to fetch water from the nearby stream, Utukaan remained alone beneath the tree.<br /> <br /> It was there that Vorsa spoke to him again.<br /> <br /> Their exchange was brief and private. Vorsa did not reveal herself openly, nor did she speak at length, but acknowledged Utukaan as an old friend and affirmed that his care for the garden had not gone unnoticed. Utukaan, in turn, expressed no surprise. His response suggested that he had long suspected the presence he once heard was real, that he returned time and again, to keep her company all these years.<br /> <br /> When A’lora returned, she found Utukaan unresponsive, his expression calm. He had passed beneath the tree he had helped nurture, his final moments spent in the place he valued most.<br /> <br /> === A Life Remembered, A Choice Offered ===<br /> <br /> <br /> With Utukaan’s passing, the village held a feast in his honor. A bonfire burned at the center while elders traded stories about him and people joined the dancing, eating, and toasts. A’lora stayed near the edge of the celebration at first, watching more than participating. Kahlee joined her there, speaking about Utukaan in the same way the village always had—through remembered moments and his exaggerated retellings of old stories. Some of the stories made Kahlee laugh as she recalled one particular tale in which Utukaan himself managed to tame an Akul. A’lora corrected her assumptions, noting that at least that one “tall tale” had been real, as she had seen the riding harness Utukaan kept as proof, herself.<br /> <br /> As the night went on, a villager offered them a drink as part of the toast, and A’lora—unused to it—felt its strength immediately. Kahlee took her hand and pulled her into the circle. A’lora’s participation was imperfect and unpracticed, but she stayed in it, carried along by Kahlee’s insistence and by the fact that this night was for Utukaan.<br /> <br /> Later, A’lora noticed Uluru searching the crowd. On impulse, she directed Kahlee toward him. Kahlee approached first, and Uluru accepted. From where A’lora watched, it was clear the two of them matched each other more easily than A’lora ever did with the dances—Kahlee bright and confident, Uluru attentive and steady. For A’lora, it was a small relief to see something as uncomplicated and joyful as those two dancing in Utukaan's memory.<br /> <br /> The next morning came quietly. A’lora woke with a dull headache and stepped outside for air, finding Kahlee near the ashes of the bonfire. They spoke briefly about the night, about Utukaan, and about how strange it felt to move forward without him.<br /> <br /> It was there that an off-worlder approached: Corbin Navaro, a human who claimed to have known Garess Kelr from his years beyond Shili. He did not linger on details at first. He offered a simple reason for his presence—Garess had asked him to do this if anything ever happened. Corbin and Niuk were leaving Shili soon, and Corbin was extending Garess’s promise to A’lora: if she ever wanted to see more than the village and its hills, she would be given the chance.<br /> <br /> A’lora didn’t answer immediately. Kahlee was wary, but A’lora treated it as real enough to bring to her mother. Iss’tass did not pretend it was easy to hear, but she did not forbid it. She treated it as something Garess had expected might come to pass, and something A’lora had the right to choose. Iss’tass also made clear that A’lora leaving did not mean Iss’tass would collapse into absence—she had been a huntress before she was a widow, and she intended to reclaim that part of herself rather than remain frozen in grief.<br /> <br /> A’lora spent the day looking at the village differently, knowing it might be the last time she saw it as home. By evening, the decision had settled. She chose to accept Corbin’s offer.<br /> <br /> Over the next few days, she said goodbye in person. Kahlee’s farewell was the hardest outside of her mother. Uluru gave his respect plainly. Iss’tass gave A’lora an Akul-tooth headdress, meant to be carried as a reminder of where she came from.<br /> <br /> When A’lora reached the Pioneer, it felt both unfamiliar and personal. It had been Garess’s ship. Corbin treated the ship like an old companion and joked about its “patina.” Niuk handled the preparations with blunt efficiency, confirming readiness in short, practical statements.<br /> <br /> On departure, the village gathered. A’lora saw nearly everyone she had ever known in one place—Kahlee, Uluru, the fishmonger, and others who had watched her grow up from childhood to someone the village now treated as capable and dangerous in equal measure. Iss’tass stood near the front. She held herself upright, as she always did, but she did not hide the tears when she looked up at her daughter through the cockpit viewport.<br /> <br /> As the Pioneer lifted, the village receded into a small cluster of roofs and firelight against the land. Shili became something A’lora could no longer reach with a simple walk. The stars, once distant and theoretical in Utukaan’s stories and Garess’s fragments of off-world life, became immediate—surrounding the ship and marking the start of the path Garess had once walked, and Corbin had now placed in her hands.<br /> <br /> == Old Text: ==<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to Atyiru Caesura Entar, who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:A'lora Oriana.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> Atyiru Caesura Entar, now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=199188 2026-01-03T14:58:53Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: Minor correction regarding timeline and when the Empire fell.</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.92 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' is a Togruta Force-sensitive born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], whose early understanding of the Force was shaped by cultural tradition and romanticized oral legends of the Jedi—particularly those attributed to [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]]—rather than formal instruction. She was taken under the tutelage of V’yr Vorsa, who guided her early development in the Force and later brought her to [[New Tython]]. A’lora would eventually become associated with [[House Odan-Urr]], where she later held a seat on the Council. In the aftermath of New Tython’s destruction and the Inquisitorius’ persecution of Force-sensitives, she stepped away from her Councillor role and adopted the path of a Jedi Wayseeker, remaining affiliated with House Odan-Urr while pursuing a pilgrimage focused on preservation, interpretation, and the future of Jedi teachings.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Daughter of Shili ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Children, gather 'round the fire, for tonight I shall share with you a story that has been passed down through the generations of our people — a tale of courage and determination, of a Togruta named Jora Malli.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.|left]]<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' was born on the planet Shili a shortly after the fall of the Galactic Empire and raised in a traditional Togruta village located away from the planet’s major population centers. She was the daughter of '''Iss’tass Kituri''', a huntress and artisan known within the community, and '''Garess Kelr''', an off-worlder who had chosen to settle among the Togruta rather than continue a life of travel. Garess’s experiences beyond Shili brought occasional contact with traders and visitors from other worlds, but his decision to remain planet-side ensured that A’lora’s upbringing remained firmly rooted in village life rather than shaped by the wider galaxy.<br /> <br /> While Shili itself held long-standing importance within the Republic, A’lora’s early years were defined by local custom, family responsibility, and communal continuity. Even in the preceding years, Imperial presence was not a daily concern, and its influence was felt only when it directly intersected with local activity. For A’lora, the wider galaxy existed as something discussed, encountered indirectly, or brought in by travelers, rather than as a constant force shaping her childhood.<br /> <br /> Within her village, history and identity were preserved through oral tradition. Stories of the Jedi were passed down by elders, most notably '''Utukaan''', a respected storyteller responsible for teaching children through narrative rather than instruction. These accounts were told as heroic tales—embellished, dramatic, and shaped to capture the attention of young listeners. Figures such as '''Shaak Ti''' and '''Jora Malli''' appeared as legendary warriors and guardians, their deeds magnified through repetition and imagination rather than framed as precise history.<br /> <br /> From an early age, A’lora demonstrated an unusual awareness of her surroundings. Rather than presenting as disciplined insight or refined perception, this sensitivity appeared as sharp intuition and a tendency to notice shifts in people, land, and circumstance before others did. She was quick to react to these impressions and slow to sit with them, lacking the patience to linger on uncertainty. These traits were neither identified nor encouraged as anything exceptional, instead developing informally through daily life and experience rather than through deliberate cultivation.<br /> <br /> === The Tree on the Hill ===<br /> {{Quote|I have always been here, from the time the old man planted this garden at my roots, to the times when you returned to care for this garden that I call home.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> The garden tended by '''Utukaan''' lay beyond the village, centered around an ancient tree that had been there longer than anyone could remember. A’lora had learned to care for the garden from Utukaan over time, accompanying him often enough that the work became something she understood and enjoyed. Even when she went alone, the task felt familiar, tied to time spent listening to stories and helping in small, tangible ways.<br /> <br /> During one such visit, A’lora remained in the garden longer than intended. After finishing her work, she rested beneath the tree and fell asleep. When she woke, she found herself lifted from the ground and cradled within a lattice of the tree’s branches. Though startled by the change, she was unharmed.<br /> <br /> The presence bound to the tree revealed itself as sentient, capable of speech and awareness, and long-rooted in the garden. When A’lora introduced herself, the being identified itself as '''V’yr Vorsa'''. Vorsa spoke openly of the village and its people, including Utukaan and A’lora’s parents, knowledge acquired over time by listening as the elder spoke while tending the garden.<br /> <br /> Vorsa asked that her name be kept secret and that it not be shared with Utukaan or with A’lora’s parents. A’lora agreed. She remained in the garden through the night, sheltered among the branches, while Vorsa kept watch over the surrounding area and the wildlife that passed nearby. When morning came, A’lora returned to the village and continued tending the garden as she had before, without speaking of the encounter to anyone else.<br /> <br /> === Foundations ===<br /> {{Quote|Utukaan said I'd find you here. He's sent you on one of his 'errands,' hasn't he? He's a lazy old fool... but at least he admits it. Deliver these 'things' to your father on your way to indulge the old man. I'm not sure what use he has for them, but he insisted on giving the last smuggler half of our last season's trade for it.|Iss'tass Kituri}}<br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> A’lora was a familiar presence within her village, known to the other children and regularly involved in daily activities. She took part in shared chores and group tasks, but she also involved herself readily in small rivalries and informal contests with other children. She was openly competitive, quick to test herself and slow to concede once engaged. While this sharpened her skills and confidence, it also made some of her peers cautious about engaging her directly, preferring games or tasks where competition was less likely to emerge. Over time, this gave A’lora a reputation for intensity rather than ease, shaping how others chose to interact with her.<br /> <br /> Among her peers, '''Kahlee''' was her closest and most consistent companion. Kahlee’s outgoing nature and ease with others often bridged the gaps A’lora created for herself. Where A’lora was focused and competitive, Kahlee was expressive and social, frequently pulling her into village gatherings, dances, and shared errands she might otherwise have avoided. A’lora did not seek out these moments on her own, but she followed Kahlee readily, and the two were often seen together moving through daily life. Beyond Kahlee, A’lora remained connected to a wider circle of village children, though her relationships within that group were shaped more by proximity and circumstance than by closeness.<br /> <br /> A’lora’s relationship with the village elders, particularly '''Utukaan''', was unusually close for someone her age. Utukaan often welcomed her presence during storytelling and quiet tasks, recognizing her attentiveness and willingness to listen. His stories emphasized decisive moments and heroic deeds, and A’lora responded strongly to those elements. She was less interested in reflection than in what characters did, and what followed from those actions. The lessons she absorbed were framed through consequence and outcome rather than restraint, shaping how she evaluated strength and resolve.<br /> <br /> Within her family, A’lora’s relationships were equally formative. Iss’tass Kituri set firm expectations, valuing competence, responsibility, and contribution to the village. A’lora respected her mother’s discipline, even when she resisted its limits. Garess Kelr, by contrast, brought glimpses of the wider galaxy home with him. He returned from trading runs with stories, tools, and occasional gifts, and A’lora was familiar with those who worked alongside him, including '''Niuk''', whom she encountered around her father’s ship. Despite this exposure, Garess never took her with him when he left to trade, a boundary reinforced by Iss’tass that kept A’lora rooted in village life even as her curiosity grew.<br /> <br /> === Years of Transition ===<br /> {{Quote|I remember... long ago, there was a voice on the wind. It was fleeting, like the whispers of the turu-grass. But I was sure of it.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> As A’lora entered her teenage years, the village continued to change gradually around her. New homes were built, trade increased, and outlanders became a more common sight, yet the rhythm of daily life remained familiar. A’lora took on greater responsibility, contributing through fishing, delivery work, and other labor expected of her. She was no longer treated as a child, but as someone reliable and capable, trusted to complete demanding tasks without supervision.<br /> <br /> During this time, her relationship with '''Utukaan''' shifted. Age and illness had begun to erode his clarity, and A’lora increasingly found herself caring for him rather than listening to his stories. She visited him in the evenings, bringing food, preparing meals, and sitting with him as his thoughts wandered. Though his memory faltered, his attachment to the past remained strong, surfacing in fragments rather than complete narratives. Even as his stories became disjointed, A’lora treated him with the same care he had once shown her, maintaining continuity where his mind no longer could.<br /> <br /> It was during one such visit that Utukaan spoke of having heard a voice long ago—something carried on the wind, fleeting but unmistakable. The comment gave A’lora pause, forcing her to recognize that Utukaan had, at some point in the past, truly heard '''V’yr Vorsa''' speak. In hindsight, A’lora came to understand that this experience had shaped more than his stories; it explained his enduring attachment to the garden and his insistence on tending it long after the work had become physically difficult. When Utukaan’s recollections drifted close to this truth, A’lora chose discretion, neither confirming nor denying what he struggled to remember.<br /> <br /> As winter set in, A’lora’s visits to the garden became more difficult but did not cease. On one such journey, she was overcome by exhaustion and exposure before reaching her destination. She was sheltered by Vorsa within the living trunk of the tree, protected from the cold until conditions allowed her safe return.<br /> <br /> During this sheltering, A’lora confronted the fear that had taken hold since her conversation with Utukaan. She believed she had failed to keep her promise and worried that, as a result, Vorsa might withdraw from her as well. She asked directly whether Vorsa would stop speaking to her.<br /> <br /> Vorsa refused. She spoke more openly of her past, acknowledging that revealing herself to Utukaan in the past had been a lapse born of isolation and loneliness, one she regretted. She reassured A’lora that this did not extend to her. Vorsa made it clear that she would not withdraw, nor did she expect A’lora to forget what had already been shared. The bond between them would continue.<br /> <br /> No explanation was given beyond this. Vorsa did not speak of her origins, her nature beyond the garden, or her reasons for remaining there. To A’lora, what mattered was the certainty that the connection would not be severed. Before A’lora left, she asked one further question—whether Vorsa would speak to Utukaan again, if he were to come to the garden. Vorsa answered that she would. <br /> <br /> With that assurance, A’lora returned to the village, her daily responsibilities resumed unchanged, but her understanding of Utukaan’s long vigilance became part of the same history—one she now carried alone as her life in the village continued.<br /> <br /> === Garess Kelr ===<br /> <br /> In the months following the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. <br /> <br /> In the months following the revelation about Utukaan and the voice, and the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. As night fell, villagers gathered near the central fires, following familiar customs of music and dance. A’lora remained at the edge of the gathering until '''Kahlee''' took her by the hand and drew her into the circle. A’lora followed reluctantly at first, allowing herself to be pulled along rather than choosing the dance on her own.<br /> <br /> The gathering was interrupted when hunters returned from the forest carrying '''Garess Kelr''' on a stretcher. He had been injured during an encounter with Akul after the hunting party was forced to take shelter within a den. According to those present, Garess acted to protect others during the ambush. His injuries were severe, and despite the attention of the village’s Duros physician, he could not be saved.<br /> <br /> Garess’s death altered both family and village dynamics. '''Iss’tass Kituri''' withdrew from active hunting in the aftermath, supported by '''Utukaan''', who argued against immediate retaliation. With winter setting in and Akul activity increasing, the village agreed to wait until spring before attempting to eliminate the den. Travel beyond the perimeter was restricted, watches were increased, and individuals were discouraged from leaving the village alone.<br /> <br /> For A’lora, this enforced patience was difficult to accept. Her anger over her father’s death, combined with frustration at the decision to wait, left her restless and confrontational. During this period, she sought out '''Uluru''', one of the hunters involved in the failed expedition. Uluru initially refused her requests for training, citing both the village’s restrictions and Iss’tass’s withdrawal from hunting. A’lora persisted, returning again and again despite being turned away.<br /> <br /> Over time, Uluru relented and agreed to train her, filling the gap left by Iss’tass’s absence from the hunt. The training unfolded across many sessions rather than as a single decision. A’lora approached sparring aggressively, pressing every advantage and refusing to concede once engaged. Her competitiveness and unresolved anger made her difficult to train, and their matches were often rough, bordering on reckless. Uluru tolerated this, recognizing both her aptitude and the source of her hostility.<br /> <br /> By the time winter began to loosen its hold, A’lora had been training with Uluru for some time. Her skills had sharpened, but so had her impatience. While the village continued to wait for conditions to improve, A’lora’s attention remained fixed beyond the perimeter, already turning toward the Akul den itself.<br /> <br /> === The Akul Den Expedition ===<br /> {{Quote|Alright, A’lora. I’ll come with you. But we'll only scout the area. We need to understand their patterns, their numbers. We are not engaging them directly. It's too dangerous, especially without a proper plan.|Uluru}}<br /> <br /> With spring returning, the village began preparing to address the Akul den more directly. A’lora had been training with '''Uluru''' long enough that their sparring had become routine, and her frustration at waiting had only intensified. The village’s stance remained cautious: no one was to go beyond the perimeter alone, and any action against the den was meant to be organized rather than impulsive.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not follow that intent. After a sparring session that ended with both of them bloodied, she told Uluru she planned to leave the village that night to scout the den. She presented it as reconnaissance and pressed him to accompany her. Uluru objected and agreed only after setting limits—observation only, no engagement, and a return before the situation could escalate.<br /> <br /> A’lora accepted those terms, but she did not treat them as binding. Her purpose was not limited to gathering information. She used the language of scouting to secure Uluru’s help and to avoid drawing attention from the village. The decision was made without approval from the elders or from her mother, and it ran directly against the restrictions the village had established through the winter.<br /> <br /> They left under cover of darkness and approached the den along routes familiar to hunters. As they drew close, Uluru attempted to halt their advance and turn back, recognizing the risk of pressing farther at night. A’lora continued anyway, driving them nearer than they had agreed. Before they could withdraw, the den’s entrance collapsed, sealing their route out and forcing them into the den’s outer chambers.<br /> <br /> Trapped, they searched for another exit while avoiding signs of returning Akul. They located a secondary opening framed by roots and loose soil and attempted to climb free. An Akul returned before they could escape, and the situation became a direct fight. Uluru was nearly pulled into the open, and A’lora intervened at close range to draw the creature away. Her quarterstaff was damaged during the struggle, and she improvised by snapping it into a jagged point and driving it into the Akul’s throat. After the kill, the surrounding pack withdrew rather than continuing the attack.<br /> <br /> {{Quote|What a warrior you have become. Remember, even the greatest Jedi have their flaws. None of them are perfect, but the Force presses us to move on. It is a constant, ever-changing flow. We will live, we will die. Our passing will be remembered, but those who survive, are stronger for it. Now then! There is one thing I have to attend to. Will you accompany me?|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> A’lora and Uluru returned to the village at dawn. The outcome removed an immediate threat, but it also exposed the truth that the expedition had not been a sanctioned scout and had not remained controlled. For A’lora, it marked the first time she acted beyond the village’s limits through deliberate choice rather than circumstance—pushing past restraint, using Uluru’s support to get there, and learning firsthand what that kind of decision cost.<br /> <br /> Only once the village came fully into view did the truth of the night settle between them. Uluru understood then that A’lora had never intended the expedition to end at observation. The way she had pressed forward, the refusal to turn back, the readiness with which she met the Akul—none of it aligned with a simple scout. He did not accuse her. Whatever had driven her out there had already run its course, and naming it would change nothing.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not look at him as they crossed the threshold into the village. Her attention fixed instead on the familiar paths, on the low roofs and waking fires, on the place where her mother would already be moving through the early hours of the day. The thought of Iss’tass waiting there—unaware of where A’lora had gone, or how close the night had come to taking her as well—settled more heavily than Uluru’s silence. For the first time since leaving the village, the weight of what she had done was no longer measured against the Akul, but against the life she was returning to.<br /> <br /> Uluru slowed, letting a small distance open between them. Whatever words might have passed were no longer his to offer. A’lora’s reckoning, he understood, would not come from him, nor from the hunt, but from standing again before her mother with no victory left to claim—only the relief of having her daughter returned, safe and sound.<br /> <br /> === The Elder’s Passing ===<br /> {{Quote|Come to see an old fool off in his final moments?|Utukaan the Elder}}{{Quote|No. But I have come to see off an old friend.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> Several months after the confrontation at the Akul den, Utukaan’s health declined rapidly. Age and illness confined him to his hut, and it became clear to those close to him that he was nearing the end of his life. A’lora and Iss’tass remained frequent presences during this period, attending to his needs and maintaining the quiet routines that had once framed his role as the village’s storyteller.<br /> <br /> Utukaan retained a measure of lucidity in brief intervals. During one rare moment of clarity, he asked A’lora to take him to the garden he had tended for much of his life. He spoke of it as unfinished business rather than nostalgia, expressing a desire to feel the soil and see the tree once more. Because he could no longer make the walk, a small sled was arranged to carry him beyond the village perimeter, with A’lora accompanying him.<br /> <br /> At the garden, Utukaan was settled beneath the great tree’s branches, resting against its roots. He spoke little, but appeared at ease, attentive to the sounds of the wind and the movement of the canopy above. While A’lora stepped away briefly to fetch water from the nearby stream, Utukaan remained alone beneath the tree.<br /> <br /> It was there that Vorsa spoke to him again.<br /> <br /> Their exchange was brief and private. Vorsa did not reveal herself openly, nor did she speak at length, but acknowledged Utukaan as an old friend and affirmed that his care for the garden had not gone unnoticed. Utukaan, in turn, expressed no surprise. His response suggested that he had long suspected the presence he once heard was real, that he returned time and again, to keep her company all these years.<br /> <br /> When A’lora returned, she found Utukaan unresponsive, his expression calm. He had passed beneath the tree he had helped nurture, his final moments spent in the place he valued most.<br /> <br /> === A Life Remembered, A Choice Offered ===<br /> <br /> <br /> With Utukaan’s passing, the village held a feast in his honor. A bonfire burned at the center while elders traded stories about him and people joined the dancing, eating, and toasts. A’lora stayed near the edge of the celebration at first, watching more than participating. Kahlee joined her there, speaking about Utukaan in the same way the village always had—through remembered moments and his exaggerated retellings of old stories. Some of the stories made Kahlee laugh as she recalled one particular tale in which Utukaan himself managed to tame an Akul. A’lora corrected her assumptions, noting that at least that one “tall tale” had been real, as she had seen the riding harness Utukaan kept as proof, herself.<br /> <br /> As the night went on, a villager offered them a drink as part of the toast, and A’lora—unused to it—felt its strength immediately. Kahlee took her hand and pulled her into the circle. A’lora’s participation was imperfect and unpracticed, but she stayed in it, carried along by Kahlee’s insistence and by the fact that this night was for Utukaan.<br /> <br /> Later, A’lora noticed Uluru searching the crowd. On impulse, she directed Kahlee toward him. Kahlee approached first, and Uluru accepted. From where A’lora watched, it was clear the two of them matched each other more easily than A’lora ever did with the dances—Kahlee bright and confident, Uluru attentive and steady. For A’lora, it was a small relief to see something as uncomplicated and joyful as those two dancing in Utukaan's memory.<br /> <br /> The next morning came quietly. A’lora woke with a dull headache and stepped outside for air, finding Kahlee near the ashes of the bonfire. They spoke briefly about the night, about Utukaan, and about how strange it felt to move forward without him.<br /> <br /> It was there that an off-worlder approached: Corbin Navaro, a human who claimed to have known Garess Kelr from his years beyond Shili. He did not linger on details at first. He offered a simple reason for his presence—Garess had asked him to do this if anything ever happened. Corbin and Niuk were leaving Shili soon, and Corbin was extending Garess’s promise to A’lora: if she ever wanted to see more than the village and its hills, she would be given the chance.<br /> <br /> A’lora didn’t answer immediately. Kahlee was wary, but A’lora treated it as real enough to bring to her mother. Iss’tass did not pretend it was easy to hear, but she did not forbid it. She treated it as something Garess had expected might come to pass, and something A’lora had the right to choose. Iss’tass also made clear that A’lora leaving did not mean Iss’tass would collapse into absence—she had been a huntress before she was a widow, and she intended to reclaim that part of herself rather than remain frozen in grief.<br /> <br /> A’lora spent the day looking at the village differently, knowing it might be the last time she saw it as home. By evening, the decision had settled. She chose to accept Corbin’s offer.<br /> <br /> Over the next few days, she said goodbye in person. Kahlee’s farewell was the hardest outside of her mother. Uluru gave his respect plainly. Iss’tass gave A’lora an Akul-tooth headdress, meant to be carried as a reminder of where she came from.<br /> <br /> When A’lora reached the Pioneer, it felt both unfamiliar and personal. It had been Garess’s ship. Corbin treated the ship like an old companion and joked about its “patina.” Niuk handled the preparations with blunt efficiency, confirming readiness in short, practical statements.<br /> <br /> On departure, the village gathered. A’lora saw nearly everyone she had ever known in one place—Kahlee, Uluru, the fishmonger, and others who had watched her grow up from childhood to someone the village now treated as capable and dangerous in equal measure. Iss’tass stood near the front. She held herself upright, as she always did, but she did not hide the tears when she looked up at her daughter through the cockpit viewport.<br /> <br /> As the Pioneer lifted, the village receded into a small cluster of roofs and firelight against the land. Shili became something A’lora could no longer reach with a simple walk. The stars, once distant and theoretical in Utukaan’s stories and Garess’s fragments of off-world life, became immediate—surrounding the ship and marking the start of the path Garess had once walked, and Corbin had now placed in her hands.<br /> <br /> == Old Text: ==<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to Atyiru Caesura Entar, who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:A'lora Oriana.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> Atyiru Caesura Entar, now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=199187 2026-01-03T14:53:35Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: Retitled sections</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.92 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' is a Togruta Force-sensitive born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], whose early understanding of the Force was shaped by cultural tradition and romanticized oral legends of the Jedi—particularly those attributed to [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]]—rather than formal instruction. She was taken under the tutelage of V’yr Vorsa, who guided her early development in the Force and later brought her to [[New Tython]]. A’lora would eventually become associated with [[House Odan-Urr]], where she later held a seat on the Council. In the aftermath of New Tython’s destruction and the Inquisitorius’ persecution of Force-sensitives, she stepped away from her Councillor role and adopted the path of a Jedi Wayseeker, remaining affiliated with House Odan-Urr while pursuing a pilgrimage focused on preservation, interpretation, and the future of Jedi teachings.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Daughter of Shili {11 BBY - 6 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Children, gather 'round the fire, for tonight I shall share with you a story that has been passed down through the generations of our people — a tale of courage and determination, of a Togruta named Jora Malli.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.|left]]<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' was born on the planet Shili during the final years of the Galactic Empire and raised in a traditional Togruta village located away from the planet’s major population centers. She was the daughter of '''Iss’tass Kituri''', a huntress and artisan known within the community, and '''Garess Kelr''', an off-worlder who had chosen to settle among the Togruta rather than continue a life of travel. Garess’s experiences beyond Shili brought occasional contact with traders and visitors from other worlds, but his decision to remain planet-side ensured that A’lora’s upbringing remained firmly rooted in village life rather than shaped by the wider galaxy.<br /> <br /> While Shili itself held long-standing importance within the Republic, A’lora’s early years were defined by local custom, family responsibility, and communal continuity. Imperial presence was not a daily concern, and its influence was felt only when it directly intersected with local activity. For A’lora, the wider galaxy existed as something discussed, encountered indirectly, or brought in by travelers, rather than as a constant force shaping her childhood.<br /> <br /> Within her village, history and identity were preserved through oral tradition. Stories of the Jedi were passed down by elders, most notably '''Utukaan''', a respected storyteller responsible for teaching children through narrative rather than instruction. These accounts were told as heroic tales—embellished, dramatic, and shaped to capture the attention of young listeners. Figures such as '''Shaak Ti''' and '''Jora Malli''' appeared as legendary warriors and guardians, their deeds magnified through repetition and imagination rather than framed as precise history.<br /> <br /> From an early age, A’lora demonstrated an unusual awareness of her surroundings. Rather than presenting as disciplined insight or refined perception, this sensitivity appeared as sharp intuition and a tendency to notice shifts in people, land, and circumstance before others did. She was quick to react to these impressions and slow to sit with them, lacking the patience to linger on uncertainty. These traits were neither identified nor encouraged as anything exceptional, instead developing informally through daily life and experience rather than through deliberate cultivation.<br /> <br /> === The Tree on the Hill ===<br /> {{Quote|I have always been here, from the time the old man planted this garden at my roots, to the times when you returned to care for this garden that I call home.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> The garden tended by '''Utukaan''' lay beyond the village, centered around an ancient tree that had been there longer than anyone could remember. A’lora had learned to care for the garden from Utukaan over time, accompanying him often enough that the work became something she understood and enjoyed. Even when she went alone, the task felt familiar, tied to time spent listening to stories and helping in small, tangible ways.<br /> <br /> During one such visit, A’lora remained in the garden longer than intended. After finishing her work, she rested beneath the tree and fell asleep. When she woke, she found herself lifted from the ground and cradled within a lattice of the tree’s branches. Though startled by the change, she was unharmed.<br /> <br /> The presence bound to the tree revealed itself as sentient, capable of speech and awareness, and long-rooted in the garden. When A’lora introduced herself, the being identified itself as '''V’yr Vorsa'''. Vorsa spoke openly of the village and its people, including Utukaan and A’lora’s parents, knowledge acquired over time by listening as the elder spoke while tending the garden.<br /> <br /> Vorsa asked that her name be kept secret and that it not be shared with Utukaan or with A’lora’s parents. A’lora agreed. She remained in the garden through the night, sheltered among the branches, while Vorsa kept watch over the surrounding area and the wildlife that passed nearby. When morning came, A’lora returned to the village and continued tending the garden as she had before, without speaking of the encounter to anyone else.<br /> <br /> === Foundations ===<br /> {{Quote|Utukaan said I'd find you here. He's sent you on one of his 'errands,' hasn't he? He's a lazy old fool... but at least he admits it. Deliver these 'things' to your father on your way to indulge the old man. I'm not sure what use he has for them, but he insisted on giving the last smuggler half of our last season's trade for it.|Iss'tass Kituri}}<br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> A’lora was a familiar presence within her village, known to the other children and regularly involved in daily activities. She took part in shared chores and group tasks, but she also involved herself readily in small rivalries and informal contests with other children. She was openly competitive, quick to test herself and slow to concede once engaged. While this sharpened her skills and confidence, it also made some of her peers cautious about engaging her directly, preferring games or tasks where competition was less likely to emerge. Over time, this gave A’lora a reputation for intensity rather than ease, shaping how others chose to interact with her.<br /> <br /> Among her peers, '''Kahlee''' was her closest and most consistent companion. Kahlee’s outgoing nature and ease with others often bridged the gaps A’lora created for herself. Where A’lora was focused and competitive, Kahlee was expressive and social, frequently pulling her into village gatherings, dances, and shared errands she might otherwise have avoided. A’lora did not seek out these moments on her own, but she followed Kahlee readily, and the two were often seen together moving through daily life. Beyond Kahlee, A’lora remained connected to a wider circle of village children, though her relationships within that group were shaped more by proximity and circumstance than by closeness.<br /> <br /> A’lora’s relationship with the village elders, particularly '''Utukaan''', was unusually close for someone her age. Utukaan often welcomed her presence during storytelling and quiet tasks, recognizing her attentiveness and willingness to listen. His stories emphasized decisive moments and heroic deeds, and A’lora responded strongly to those elements. She was less interested in reflection than in what characters did, and what followed from those actions. The lessons she absorbed were framed through consequence and outcome rather than restraint, shaping how she evaluated strength and resolve.<br /> <br /> Within her family, A’lora’s relationships were equally formative. Iss’tass Kituri set firm expectations, valuing competence, responsibility, and contribution to the village. A’lora respected her mother’s discipline, even when she resisted its limits. Garess Kelr, by contrast, brought glimpses of the wider galaxy home with him. He returned from trading runs with stories, tools, and occasional gifts, and A’lora was familiar with those who worked alongside him, including '''Niuk''', whom she encountered around her father’s ship. Despite this exposure, Garess never took her with him when he left to trade, a boundary reinforced by Iss’tass that kept A’lora rooted in village life even as her curiosity grew.<br /> <br /> === Years of Transition ===<br /> {{Quote|I remember... long ago, there was a voice on the wind. It was fleeting, like the whispers of the turu-grass. But I was sure of it.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> As A’lora entered her teenage years, the village continued to change gradually around her. New homes were built, trade increased, and outlanders became a more common sight, yet the rhythm of daily life remained familiar. A’lora took on greater responsibility, contributing through fishing, delivery work, and other labor expected of her. She was no longer treated as a child, but as someone reliable and capable, trusted to complete demanding tasks without supervision.<br /> <br /> During this time, her relationship with '''Utukaan''' shifted. Age and illness had begun to erode his clarity, and A’lora increasingly found herself caring for him rather than listening to his stories. She visited him in the evenings, bringing food, preparing meals, and sitting with him as his thoughts wandered. Though his memory faltered, his attachment to the past remained strong, surfacing in fragments rather than complete narratives. Even as his stories became disjointed, A’lora treated him with the same care he had once shown her, maintaining continuity where his mind no longer could.<br /> <br /> It was during one such visit that Utukaan spoke of having heard a voice long ago—something carried on the wind, fleeting but unmistakable. The comment gave A’lora pause, forcing her to recognize that Utukaan had, at some point in the past, truly heard '''V’yr Vorsa''' speak. In hindsight, A’lora came to understand that this experience had shaped more than his stories; it explained his enduring attachment to the garden and his insistence on tending it long after the work had become physically difficult. When Utukaan’s recollections drifted close to this truth, A’lora chose discretion, neither confirming nor denying what he struggled to remember.<br /> <br /> As winter set in, A’lora’s visits to the garden became more difficult but did not cease. On one such journey, she was overcome by exhaustion and exposure before reaching her destination. She was sheltered by Vorsa within the living trunk of the tree, protected from the cold until conditions allowed her safe return.<br /> <br /> During this sheltering, A’lora confronted the fear that had taken hold since her conversation with Utukaan. She believed she had failed to keep her promise and worried that, as a result, Vorsa might withdraw from her as well. She asked directly whether Vorsa would stop speaking to her.<br /> <br /> Vorsa refused. She spoke more openly of her past, acknowledging that revealing herself to Utukaan in the past had been a lapse born of isolation and loneliness, one she regretted. She reassured A’lora that this did not extend to her. Vorsa made it clear that she would not withdraw, nor did she expect A’lora to forget what had already been shared. The bond between them would continue.<br /> <br /> No explanation was given beyond this. Vorsa did not speak of her origins, her nature beyond the garden, or her reasons for remaining there. To A’lora, what mattered was the certainty that the connection would not be severed. Before A’lora left, she asked one further question—whether Vorsa would speak to Utukaan again, if he were to come to the garden. Vorsa answered that she would. <br /> <br /> With that assurance, A’lora returned to the village, her daily responsibilities resumed unchanged, but her understanding of Utukaan’s long vigilance became part of the same history—one she now carried alone as her life in the village continued.<br /> <br /> === Garess Kelr ===<br /> <br /> In the months following the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. <br /> <br /> In the months following the revelation about Utukaan and the voice, and the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. As night fell, villagers gathered near the central fires, following familiar customs of music and dance. A’lora remained at the edge of the gathering until '''Kahlee''' took her by the hand and drew her into the circle. A’lora followed reluctantly at first, allowing herself to be pulled along rather than choosing the dance on her own.<br /> <br /> The gathering was interrupted when hunters returned from the forest carrying '''Garess Kelr''' on a stretcher. He had been injured during an encounter with Akul after the hunting party was forced to take shelter within a den. According to those present, Garess acted to protect others during the ambush. His injuries were severe, and despite the attention of the village’s Duros physician, he could not be saved.<br /> <br /> Garess’s death altered both family and village dynamics. '''Iss’tass Kituri''' withdrew from active hunting in the aftermath, supported by '''Utukaan''', who argued against immediate retaliation. With winter setting in and Akul activity increasing, the village agreed to wait until spring before attempting to eliminate the den. Travel beyond the perimeter was restricted, watches were increased, and individuals were discouraged from leaving the village alone.<br /> <br /> For A’lora, this enforced patience was difficult to accept. Her anger over her father’s death, combined with frustration at the decision to wait, left her restless and confrontational. During this period, she sought out '''Uluru''', one of the hunters involved in the failed expedition. Uluru initially refused her requests for training, citing both the village’s restrictions and Iss’tass’s withdrawal from hunting. A’lora persisted, returning again and again despite being turned away.<br /> <br /> Over time, Uluru relented and agreed to train her, filling the gap left by Iss’tass’s absence from the hunt. The training unfolded across many sessions rather than as a single decision. A’lora approached sparring aggressively, pressing every advantage and refusing to concede once engaged. Her competitiveness and unresolved anger made her difficult to train, and their matches were often rough, bordering on reckless. Uluru tolerated this, recognizing both her aptitude and the source of her hostility.<br /> <br /> By the time winter began to loosen its hold, A’lora had been training with Uluru for some time. Her skills had sharpened, but so had her impatience. While the village continued to wait for conditions to improve, A’lora’s attention remained fixed beyond the perimeter, already turning toward the Akul den itself.<br /> <br /> === The Akul Den Expedition ===<br /> {{Quote|Alright, A’lora. I’ll come with you. But we'll only scout the area. We need to understand their patterns, their numbers. We are not engaging them directly. It's too dangerous, especially without a proper plan.|Uluru}}<br /> <br /> With spring returning, the village began preparing to address the Akul den more directly. A’lora had been training with '''Uluru''' long enough that their sparring had become routine, and her frustration at waiting had only intensified. The village’s stance remained cautious: no one was to go beyond the perimeter alone, and any action against the den was meant to be organized rather than impulsive.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not follow that intent. After a sparring session that ended with both of them bloodied, she told Uluru she planned to leave the village that night to scout the den. She presented it as reconnaissance and pressed him to accompany her. Uluru objected and agreed only after setting limits—observation only, no engagement, and a return before the situation could escalate.<br /> <br /> A’lora accepted those terms, but she did not treat them as binding. Her purpose was not limited to gathering information. She used the language of scouting to secure Uluru’s help and to avoid drawing attention from the village. The decision was made without approval from the elders or from her mother, and it ran directly against the restrictions the village had established through the winter.<br /> <br /> They left under cover of darkness and approached the den along routes familiar to hunters. As they drew close, Uluru attempted to halt their advance and turn back, recognizing the risk of pressing farther at night. A’lora continued anyway, driving them nearer than they had agreed. Before they could withdraw, the den’s entrance collapsed, sealing their route out and forcing them into the den’s outer chambers.<br /> <br /> Trapped, they searched for another exit while avoiding signs of returning Akul. They located a secondary opening framed by roots and loose soil and attempted to climb free. An Akul returned before they could escape, and the situation became a direct fight. Uluru was nearly pulled into the open, and A’lora intervened at close range to draw the creature away. Her quarterstaff was damaged during the struggle, and she improvised by snapping it into a jagged point and driving it into the Akul’s throat. After the kill, the surrounding pack withdrew rather than continuing the attack.<br /> <br /> {{Quote|What a warrior you have become. Remember, even the greatest Jedi have their flaws. None of them are perfect, but the Force presses us to move on. It is a constant, ever-changing flow. We will live, we will die. Our passing will be remembered, but those who survive, are stronger for it. Now then! There is one thing I have to attend to. Will you accompany me?|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> A’lora and Uluru returned to the village at dawn. The outcome removed an immediate threat, but it also exposed the truth that the expedition had not been a sanctioned scout and had not remained controlled. For A’lora, it marked the first time she acted beyond the village’s limits through deliberate choice rather than circumstance—pushing past restraint, using Uluru’s support to get there, and learning firsthand what that kind of decision cost.<br /> <br /> Only once the village came fully into view did the truth of the night settle between them. Uluru understood then that A’lora had never intended the expedition to end at observation. The way she had pressed forward, the refusal to turn back, the readiness with which she met the Akul—none of it aligned with a simple scout. He did not accuse her. Whatever had driven her out there had already run its course, and naming it would change nothing.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not look at him as they crossed the threshold into the village. Her attention fixed instead on the familiar paths, on the low roofs and waking fires, on the place where her mother would already be moving through the early hours of the day. The thought of Iss’tass waiting there—unaware of where A’lora had gone, or how close the night had come to taking her as well—settled more heavily than Uluru’s silence. For the first time since leaving the village, the weight of what she had done was no longer measured against the Akul, but against the life she was returning to.<br /> <br /> Uluru slowed, letting a small distance open between them. Whatever words might have passed were no longer his to offer. A’lora’s reckoning, he understood, would not come from him, nor from the hunt, but from standing again before her mother with no victory left to claim—only the relief of having her daughter returned, safe and sound.<br /> <br /> === The Elder’s Passing ===<br /> {{Quote|Come to see an old fool off in his final moments?|Utukaan the Elder}}{{Quote|No. But I have come to see off an old friend.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> Several months after the confrontation at the Akul den, Utukaan’s health declined rapidly. Age and illness confined him to his hut, and it became clear to those close to him that he was nearing the end of his life. A’lora and Iss’tass remained frequent presences during this period, attending to his needs and maintaining the quiet routines that had once framed his role as the village’s storyteller.<br /> <br /> Utukaan retained a measure of lucidity in brief intervals. During one rare moment of clarity, he asked A’lora to take him to the garden he had tended for much of his life. He spoke of it as unfinished business rather than nostalgia, expressing a desire to feel the soil and see the tree once more. Because he could no longer make the walk, a small sled was arranged to carry him beyond the village perimeter, with A’lora accompanying him.<br /> <br /> At the garden, Utukaan was settled beneath the great tree’s branches, resting against its roots. He spoke little, but appeared at ease, attentive to the sounds of the wind and the movement of the canopy above. While A’lora stepped away briefly to fetch water from the nearby stream, Utukaan remained alone beneath the tree.<br /> <br /> It was there that Vorsa spoke to him again.<br /> <br /> Their exchange was brief and private. Vorsa did not reveal herself openly, nor did she speak at length, but acknowledged Utukaan as an old friend and affirmed that his care for the garden had not gone unnoticed. Utukaan, in turn, expressed no surprise. His response suggested that he had long suspected the presence he once heard was real, that he returned time and again, to keep her company all these years.<br /> <br /> When A’lora returned, she found Utukaan unresponsive, his expression calm. He had passed beneath the tree he had helped nurture, his final moments spent in the place he valued most.<br /> <br /> === A Life Remembered, A Choice Offered ===<br /> <br /> <br /> With Utukaan’s passing, the village held a feast in his honor. A bonfire burned at the center while elders traded stories about him and people joined the dancing, eating, and toasts. A’lora stayed near the edge of the celebration at first, watching more than participating. Kahlee joined her there, speaking about Utukaan in the same way the village always had—through remembered moments and his exaggerated retellings of old stories. Some of the stories made Kahlee laugh as she recalled one particular tale in which Utukaan himself managed to tame an Akul. A’lora corrected her assumptions, noting that at least that one “tall tale” had been real, as she had seen the riding harness Utukaan kept as proof, herself.<br /> <br /> As the night went on, a villager offered them a drink as part of the toast, and A’lora—unused to it—felt its strength immediately. Kahlee took her hand and pulled her into the circle. A’lora’s participation was imperfect and unpracticed, but she stayed in it, carried along by Kahlee’s insistence and by the fact that this night was for Utukaan.<br /> <br /> Later, A’lora noticed Uluru searching the crowd. On impulse, she directed Kahlee toward him. Kahlee approached first, and Uluru accepted. From where A’lora watched, it was clear the two of them matched each other more easily than A’lora ever did with the dances—Kahlee bright and confident, Uluru attentive and steady. For A’lora, it was a small relief to see something as uncomplicated and joyful as those two dancing in Utukaan's memory.<br /> <br /> The next morning came quietly. A’lora woke with a dull headache and stepped outside for air, finding Kahlee near the ashes of the bonfire. They spoke briefly about the night, about Utukaan, and about how strange it felt to move forward without him.<br /> <br /> It was there that an off-worlder approached: Corbin Navaro, a human who claimed to have known Garess Kelr from his years beyond Shili. He did not linger on details at first. He offered a simple reason for his presence—Garess had asked him to do this if anything ever happened. Corbin and Niuk were leaving Shili soon, and Corbin was extending Garess’s promise to A’lora: if she ever wanted to see more than the village and its hills, she would be given the chance.<br /> <br /> A’lora didn’t answer immediately. Kahlee was wary, but A’lora treated it as real enough to bring to her mother. Iss’tass did not pretend it was easy to hear, but she did not forbid it. She treated it as something Garess had expected might come to pass, and something A’lora had the right to choose. Iss’tass also made clear that A’lora leaving did not mean Iss’tass would collapse into absence—she had been a huntress before she was a widow, and she intended to reclaim that part of herself rather than remain frozen in grief.<br /> <br /> A’lora spent the day looking at the village differently, knowing it might be the last time she saw it as home. By evening, the decision had settled. She chose to accept Corbin’s offer.<br /> <br /> Over the next few days, she said goodbye in person. Kahlee’s farewell was the hardest outside of her mother. Uluru gave his respect plainly. Iss’tass gave A’lora an Akul-tooth headdress, meant to be carried as a reminder of where she came from.<br /> <br /> When A’lora reached the Pioneer, it felt both unfamiliar and personal. It had been Garess’s ship. Corbin treated the ship like an old companion and joked about its “patina.” Niuk handled the preparations with blunt efficiency, confirming readiness in short, practical statements.<br /> <br /> On departure, the village gathered. A’lora saw nearly everyone she had ever known in one place—Kahlee, Uluru, the fishmonger, and others who had watched her grow up from childhood to someone the village now treated as capable and dangerous in equal measure. Iss’tass stood near the front. She held herself upright, as she always did, but she did not hide the tears when she looked up at her daughter through the cockpit viewport.<br /> <br /> As the Pioneer lifted, the village receded into a small cluster of roofs and firelight against the land. Shili became something A’lora could no longer reach with a simple walk. The stars, once distant and theoretical in Utukaan’s stories and Garess’s fragments of off-world life, became immediate—surrounding the ship and marking the start of the path Garess had once walked, and Corbin had now placed in her hands.<br /> <br /> == Old Text: ==<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to Atyiru Caesura Entar, who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:A'lora Oriana.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> Atyiru Caesura Entar, now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=199186 2026-01-03T14:39:17Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: 1st part of the history update summarizing the fiction &quot;Daughter of Shili.&quot; Chapters 1-12 of 21.</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.92 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' is a Togruta Force-sensitive born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], whose early understanding of the Force was shaped by cultural tradition and romanticized oral legends of the Jedi—particularly those attributed to [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]]—rather than formal instruction. She was taken under the tutelage of V’yr Vorsa, who guided her early development in the Force and later brought her to [[New Tython]]. A’lora would eventually become associated with [[House Odan-Urr]], where she later held a seat on the Council. In the aftermath of New Tython’s destruction and the Inquisitorius’ persecution of Force-sensitives, she stepped away from her Councillor role and adopted the path of a Jedi Wayseeker, remaining affiliated with House Odan-Urr while pursuing a pilgrimage focused on preservation, interpretation, and the future of Jedi teachings.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Daughter of Shili {11 BBY - 6 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Children, gather 'round the fire, for tonight I shall share with you a story that has been passed down through the generations of our people — a tale of courage and determination, of a Togruta named Jora Malli.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.|left]]<br /> <br /> '''A’lora Kituri''' was born on the planet Shili during the final years of the Galactic Empire and raised in a traditional Togruta village located away from the planet’s major population centers. She was the daughter of '''Iss’tass Kituri''', a huntress and artisan known within the community, and '''Garess Kelr''', an off-worlder who had chosen to settle among the Togruta rather than continue a life of travel. Garess’s experiences beyond Shili brought occasional contact with traders and visitors from other worlds, but his decision to remain planet-side ensured that A’lora’s upbringing remained firmly rooted in village life rather than shaped by the wider galaxy.<br /> <br /> While Shili itself held long-standing importance within the Republic, A’lora’s early years were defined by local custom, family responsibility, and communal continuity. Imperial presence was not a daily concern, and its influence was felt only when it directly intersected with local activity. For A’lora, the wider galaxy existed as something discussed, encountered indirectly, or brought in by travelers, rather than as a constant force shaping her childhood.<br /> <br /> Within her village, history and identity were preserved through oral tradition. Stories of the Jedi were passed down by elders, most notably '''Utukaan''', a respected storyteller responsible for teaching children through narrative rather than instruction. These accounts were told as heroic tales—embellished, dramatic, and shaped to capture the attention of young listeners. Figures such as '''Shaak Ti''' and '''Jora Malli''' appeared as legendary warriors and guardians, their deeds magnified through repetition and imagination rather than framed as precise history.<br /> <br /> From an early age, A’lora demonstrated an unusual awareness of her surroundings. Rather than presenting as disciplined insight or refined perception, this sensitivity appeared as sharp intuition and a tendency to notice shifts in people, land, and circumstance before others did. She was quick to react to these impressions and slow to sit with them, lacking the patience to linger on uncertainty. These traits were neither identified nor encouraged as anything exceptional, instead developing informally through daily life and experience rather than through deliberate cultivation.<br /> <br /> === The Garden and the Watcher ===<br /> {{Quote|I have always been here, from the time the old man planted this garden at my roots, to the times when you returned to care for this garden that I call home.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> The garden tended by '''Utukaan''' lay beyond the village, centered around an ancient tree that had been there longer than anyone could remember. A’lora had learned to care for the garden from Utukaan over time, accompanying him often enough that the work became something she understood and enjoyed. Even when she went alone, the task felt familiar, tied to time spent listening to stories and helping in small, tangible ways.<br /> <br /> During one such visit, A’lora remained in the garden longer than intended. After finishing her work, she rested beneath the tree and fell asleep. When she woke, she found herself lifted from the ground and cradled within a lattice of the tree’s branches. Though startled by the change, she was unharmed.<br /> <br /> The presence bound to the tree revealed itself as sentient, capable of speech and awareness, and long-rooted in the garden. When A’lora introduced herself, the being identified itself as '''V’yr Vorsa'''. Vorsa spoke openly of the village and its people, including Utukaan and A’lora’s parents, knowledge acquired over time by listening as the elder spoke while tending the garden.<br /> <br /> Vorsa asked that her name be kept secret and that it not be shared with Utukaan or with A’lora’s parents. A’lora agreed. She remained in the garden through the night, sheltered among the branches, while Vorsa kept watch over the surrounding area and the wildlife that passed nearby. When morning came, A’lora returned to the village and continued tending the garden as she had before, without speaking of the encounter to anyone else.<br /> <br /> === Childhood and Early Relationships ===<br /> {{Quote|Utukaan said I'd find you here. He's sent you on one of his 'errands,' hasn't he? He's a lazy old fool... but at least he admits it. Deliver these 'things' to your father on your way to indulge the old man. I'm not sure what use he has for them, but he insisted on giving the last smuggler half of our last season's trade for it.|Iss'tass Kituri}}<br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> A’lora was a familiar presence within her village, known to the other children and regularly involved in daily activities. She took part in shared chores and group tasks, but she also involved herself readily in small rivalries and informal contests with other children. She was openly competitive, quick to test herself and slow to concede once engaged. While this sharpened her skills and confidence, it also made some of her peers cautious about engaging her directly, preferring games or tasks where competition was less likely to emerge. Over time, this gave A’lora a reputation for intensity rather than ease, shaping how others chose to interact with her.<br /> <br /> Among her peers, '''Kahlee''' was her closest and most consistent companion. Kahlee’s outgoing nature and ease with others often bridged the gaps A’lora created for herself. Where A’lora was focused and competitive, Kahlee was expressive and social, frequently pulling her into village gatherings, dances, and shared errands she might otherwise have avoided. A’lora did not seek out these moments on her own, but she followed Kahlee readily, and the two were often seen together moving through daily life. Beyond Kahlee, A’lora remained connected to a wider circle of village children, though her relationships within that group were shaped more by proximity and circumstance than by closeness.<br /> <br /> A’lora’s relationship with the village elders, particularly '''Utukaan''', was unusually close for someone her age. Utukaan often welcomed her presence during storytelling and quiet tasks, recognizing her attentiveness and willingness to listen. His stories emphasized decisive moments and heroic deeds, and A’lora responded strongly to those elements. She was less interested in reflection than in what characters did, and what followed from those actions. The lessons she absorbed were framed through consequence and outcome rather than restraint, shaping how she evaluated strength and resolve.<br /> <br /> Within her family, A’lora’s relationships were equally formative. Iss’tass Kituri set firm expectations, valuing competence, responsibility, and contribution to the village. A’lora respected her mother’s discipline, even when she resisted its limits. Garess Kelr, by contrast, brought glimpses of the wider galaxy home with him. He returned from trading runs with stories, tools, and occasional gifts, and A’lora was familiar with those who worked alongside him, including '''Niuk''', whom she encountered around her father’s ship. Despite this exposure, Garess never took her with him when he left to trade, a boundary reinforced by Iss’tass that kept A’lora rooted in village life even as her curiosity grew.<br /> <br /> === Adolescence, Utukaan’s Decline, and the Garden ===<br /> {{Quote|I remember... long ago, there was a voice on the wind. It was fleeting, like the whispers of the turu-grass. But I was sure of it.|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> As A’lora entered her teenage years, the village continued to change gradually around her. New homes were built, trade increased, and outlanders became a more common sight, yet the rhythm of daily life remained familiar. A’lora took on greater responsibility, contributing through fishing, delivery work, and other labor expected of her. She was no longer treated as a child, but as someone reliable and capable, trusted to complete demanding tasks without supervision.<br /> <br /> During this time, her relationship with '''Utukaan''' shifted. Age and illness had begun to erode his clarity, and A’lora increasingly found herself caring for him rather than listening to his stories. She visited him in the evenings, bringing food, preparing meals, and sitting with him as his thoughts wandered. Though his memory faltered, his attachment to the past remained strong, surfacing in fragments rather than complete narratives. Even as his stories became disjointed, A’lora treated him with the same care he had once shown her, maintaining continuity where his mind no longer could.<br /> <br /> It was during one such visit that Utukaan spoke of having heard a voice long ago—something carried on the wind, fleeting but unmistakable. The comment gave A’lora pause, forcing her to recognize that Utukaan had, at some point in the past, truly heard '''V’yr Vorsa''' speak. In hindsight, A’lora came to understand that this experience had shaped more than his stories; it explained his enduring attachment to the garden and his insistence on tending it long after the work had become physically difficult. When Utukaan’s recollections drifted close to this truth, A’lora chose discretion, neither confirming nor denying what he struggled to remember.<br /> <br /> As winter set in, A’lora’s visits to the garden became more difficult but did not cease. On one such journey, she was overcome by exhaustion and exposure before reaching her destination. She was sheltered by Vorsa within the living trunk of the tree, protected from the cold until conditions allowed her safe return.<br /> <br /> During this sheltering, A’lora confronted the fear that had taken hold since her conversation with Utukaan. She believed she had failed to keep her promise and worried that, as a result, Vorsa might withdraw from her as well. She asked directly whether Vorsa would stop speaking to her.<br /> <br /> Vorsa refused. She spoke more openly of her past, acknowledging that revealing herself to Utukaan in the past had been a lapse born of isolation and loneliness, one she regretted. She reassured A’lora that this did not extend to her. Vorsa made it clear that she would not withdraw, nor did she expect A’lora to forget what had already been shared. The bond between them would continue.<br /> <br /> No explanation was given beyond this. Vorsa did not speak of her origins, her nature beyond the garden, or her reasons for remaining there. To A’lora, what mattered was the certainty that the connection would not be severed. Before A’lora left, she asked one further question—whether Vorsa would speak to Utukaan again, if he were to come to the garden. Vorsa answered that she would. <br /> <br /> With that assurance, A’lora returned to the village, her daily responsibilities resumed unchanged, but her understanding of Utukaan’s long vigilance became part of the same history—one she now carried alone as her life in the village continued.<br /> <br /> === Loss of Garess Kelr ===<br /> <br /> In the months following the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. <br /> <br /> In the months following the revelation about Utukaan and the voice, and the changes already underway in the village, daily life continued much as it had before. As night fell, villagers gathered near the central fires, following familiar customs of music and dance. A’lora remained at the edge of the gathering until '''Kahlee''' took her by the hand and drew her into the circle. A’lora followed reluctantly at first, allowing herself to be pulled along rather than choosing the dance on her own.<br /> <br /> The gathering was interrupted when hunters returned from the forest carrying '''Garess Kelr''' on a stretcher. He had been injured during an encounter with Akul after the hunting party was forced to take shelter within a den. According to those present, Garess acted to protect others during the ambush. His injuries were severe, and despite the attention of the village’s Duros physician, he could not be saved.<br /> <br /> Garess’s death altered both family and village dynamics. '''Iss’tass Kituri''' withdrew from active hunting in the aftermath, supported by '''Utukaan''', who argued against immediate retaliation. With winter setting in and Akul activity increasing, the village agreed to wait until spring before attempting to eliminate the den. Travel beyond the perimeter was restricted, watches were increased, and individuals were discouraged from leaving the village alone.<br /> <br /> For A’lora, this enforced patience was difficult to accept. Her anger over her father’s death, combined with frustration at the decision to wait, left her restless and confrontational. During this period, she sought out '''Uluru''', one of the hunters involved in the failed expedition. Uluru initially refused her requests for training, citing both the village’s restrictions and Iss’tass’s withdrawal from hunting. A’lora persisted, returning again and again despite being turned away.<br /> <br /> Over time, Uluru relented and agreed to train her, filling the gap left by Iss’tass’s absence from the hunt. The training unfolded across many sessions rather than as a single decision. A’lora approached sparring aggressively, pressing every advantage and refusing to concede once engaged. Her competitiveness and unresolved anger made her difficult to train, and their matches were often rough, bordering on reckless. Uluru tolerated this, recognizing both her aptitude and the source of her hostility.<br /> <br /> By the time winter began to loosen its hold, A’lora had been training with Uluru for some time. Her skills had sharpened, but so had her impatience. While the village continued to wait for conditions to improve, A’lora’s attention remained fixed beyond the perimeter, already turning toward the Akul den itself.<br /> <br /> === The Akul Den Expedition ===<br /> {{Quote|Alright, A’lora. I’ll come with you. But we'll only scout the area. We need to understand their patterns, their numbers. We are not engaging them directly. It's too dangerous, especially without a proper plan.|Uluru}}<br /> <br /> With spring returning, the village began preparing to address the Akul den more directly. A’lora had been training with '''Uluru''' long enough that their sparring had become routine, and her frustration at waiting had only intensified. The village’s stance remained cautious: no one was to go beyond the perimeter alone, and any action against the den was meant to be organized rather than impulsive.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not follow that intent. After a sparring session that ended with both of them bloodied, she told Uluru she planned to leave the village that night to scout the den. She presented it as reconnaissance and pressed him to accompany her. Uluru objected and agreed only after setting limits—observation only, no engagement, and a return before the situation could escalate.<br /> <br /> A’lora accepted those terms, but she did not treat them as binding. Her purpose was not limited to gathering information. She used the language of scouting to secure Uluru’s help and to avoid drawing attention from the village. The decision was made without approval from the elders or from her mother, and it ran directly against the restrictions the village had established through the winter.<br /> <br /> They left under cover of darkness and approached the den along routes familiar to hunters. As they drew close, Uluru attempted to halt their advance and turn back, recognizing the risk of pressing farther at night. A’lora continued anyway, driving them nearer than they had agreed. Before they could withdraw, the den’s entrance collapsed, sealing their route out and forcing them into the den’s outer chambers.<br /> <br /> Trapped, they searched for another exit while avoiding signs of returning Akul. They located a secondary opening framed by roots and loose soil and attempted to climb free. An Akul returned before they could escape, and the situation became a direct fight. Uluru was nearly pulled into the open, and A’lora intervened at close range to draw the creature away. Her quarterstaff was damaged during the struggle, and she improvised by snapping it into a jagged point and driving it into the Akul’s throat. After the kill, the surrounding pack withdrew rather than continuing the attack.<br /> <br /> {{Quote|What a warrior you have become. Remember, even the greatest Jedi have their flaws. None of them are perfect, but the Force presses us to move on. It is a constant, ever-changing flow. We will live, we will die. Our passing will be remembered, but those who survive, are stronger for it. Now then! There is one thing I have to attend to. Will you accompany me?|Utukaan the Elder}}<br /> <br /> A’lora and Uluru returned to the village at dawn. The outcome removed an immediate threat, but it also exposed the truth that the expedition had not been a sanctioned scout and had not remained controlled. For A’lora, it marked the first time she acted beyond the village’s limits through deliberate choice rather than circumstance—pushing past restraint, using Uluru’s support to get there, and learning firsthand what that kind of decision cost.<br /> <br /> Only once the village came fully into view did the truth of the night settle between them. Uluru understood then that A’lora had never intended the expedition to end at observation. The way she had pressed forward, the refusal to turn back, the readiness with which she met the Akul—none of it aligned with a simple scout. He did not accuse her. Whatever had driven her out there had already run its course, and naming it would change nothing.<br /> <br /> A’lora did not look at him as they crossed the threshold into the village. Her attention fixed instead on the familiar paths, on the low roofs and waking fires, on the place where her mother would already be moving through the early hours of the day. The thought of Iss’tass waiting there—unaware of where A’lora had gone, or how close the night had come to taking her as well—settled more heavily than Uluru’s silence. For the first time since leaving the village, the weight of what she had done was no longer measured against the Akul, but against the life she was returning to.<br /> <br /> Uluru slowed, letting a small distance open between them. Whatever words might have passed were no longer his to offer. A’lora’s reckoning, he understood, would not come from him, nor from the hunt, but from standing again before her mother with no victory left to claim—only the relief of having her daughter returned, safe and sound.<br /> <br /> === Utukaan's Passing ===<br /> {{Quote|Come to see an old fool off in his final moments?|Utukaan the Elder}}{{Quote|No. But I have come to see off an old friend.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> Several months after the confrontation at the Akul den, Utukaan’s health declined rapidly. Age and illness confined him to his hut, and it became clear to those close to him that he was nearing the end of his life. A’lora and Iss’tass remained frequent presences during this period, attending to his needs and maintaining the quiet routines that had once framed his role as the village’s storyteller.<br /> <br /> Utukaan retained a measure of lucidity in brief intervals. During one rare moment of clarity, he asked A’lora to take him to the garden he had tended for much of his life. He spoke of it as unfinished business rather than nostalgia, expressing a desire to feel the soil and see the tree once more. Because he could no longer make the walk, a small sled was arranged to carry him beyond the village perimeter, with A’lora accompanying him.<br /> <br /> At the garden, Utukaan was settled beneath the great tree’s branches, resting against its roots. He spoke little, but appeared at ease, attentive to the sounds of the wind and the movement of the canopy above. While A’lora stepped away briefly to fetch water from the nearby stream, Utukaan remained alone beneath the tree.<br /> <br /> It was there that Vorsa spoke to him again.<br /> <br /> Their exchange was brief and private. Vorsa did not reveal herself openly, nor did she speak at length, but acknowledged Utukaan as an old friend and affirmed that his care for the garden had not gone unnoticed. Utukaan, in turn, expressed no surprise. His response suggested that he had long suspected the presence he once heard was real, that he returned time and again, to keep her company all these years.<br /> <br /> When A’lora returned, she found Utukaan unresponsive, his expression calm. He had passed beneath the tree he had helped nurture, his final moments spent in the place he valued most.<br /> <br /> ==== Utukaan's Funeral ====<br /> <br /> <br /> With Utukaan’s passing, the village held a feast in his honor. A bonfire burned at the center while elders traded stories about him and people joined the dancing, eating, and toasts. A’lora stayed near the edge of the celebration at first, watching more than participating. Kahlee joined her there, speaking about Utukaan in the same way the village always had—through remembered moments and his exaggerated retellings of old stories. Some of the stories made Kahlee laugh as she recalled one particular tale in which Utukaan himself managed to tame an Akul. A’lora corrected her assumptions, noting that at least that one “tall tale” had been real, as she had seen the riding harness Utukaan kept as proof, herself.<br /> <br /> As the night went on, a villager offered them a drink as part of the toast, and A’lora—unused to it—felt its strength immediately. Kahlee took her hand and pulled her into the circle. A’lora’s participation was imperfect and unpracticed, but she stayed in it, carried along by Kahlee’s insistence and by the fact that this night was for Utukaan.<br /> <br /> Later, A’lora noticed Uluru searching the crowd. On impulse, she directed Kahlee toward him. Kahlee approached first, and Uluru accepted. From where A’lora watched, it was clear the two of them matched each other more easily than A’lora ever did with the dances—Kahlee bright and confident, Uluru attentive and steady. For A’lora, it was a small relief to see something as uncomplicated and joyful as those two dancing in Utukaan's memory.<br /> <br /> The next morning came quietly. A’lora woke with a dull headache and stepped outside for air, finding Kahlee near the ashes of the bonfire. They spoke briefly about the night, about Utukaan, and about how strange it felt to move forward without him.<br /> <br /> It was there that an off-worlder approached: Corbin Navaro, a human who claimed to have known Garess Kelr from his years beyond Shili. He did not linger on details at first. He offered a simple reason for his presence—Garess had asked him to do this if anything ever happened. Corbin and Niuk were leaving Shili soon, and Corbin was extending Garess’s promise to A’lora: if she ever wanted to see more than the village and its hills, she would be given the chance.<br /> <br /> A’lora didn’t answer immediately. Kahlee was wary, but A’lora treated it as real enough to bring to her mother. Iss’tass did not pretend it was easy to hear, but she did not forbid it. She treated it as something Garess had expected might come to pass, and something A’lora had the right to choose. Iss’tass also made clear that A’lora leaving did not mean Iss’tass would collapse into absence—she had been a huntress before she was a widow, and she intended to reclaim that part of herself rather than remain frozen in grief.<br /> <br /> A’lora spent the day looking at the village differently, knowing it might be the last time she saw it as home. By evening, the decision had settled. She chose to accept Corbin’s offer.<br /> <br /> Over the next few days, she said goodbye in person. Kahlee’s farewell was the hardest outside of her mother. Uluru gave his respect plainly. Iss’tass gave A’lora an Akul-tooth headdress, meant to be carried as a reminder of where she came from.<br /> <br /> When A’lora reached the Pioneer, it felt both unfamiliar and personal. It had been Garess’s ship. Corbin treated the ship like an old companion and joked about its “patina.” Niuk handled the preparations with blunt efficiency, confirming readiness in short, practical statements.<br /> <br /> On departure, the village gathered. A’lora saw nearly everyone she had ever known in one place—Kahlee, Uluru, the fishmonger, and others who had watched her grow up from childhood to someone the village now treated as capable and dangerous in equal measure. Iss’tass stood near the front. She held herself upright, as she always did, but she did not hide the tears when she looked up at her daughter through the cockpit viewport.<br /> <br /> As the Pioneer lifted, the village receded into a small cluster of roofs and firelight against the land. Shili became something A’lora could no longer reach with a simple walk. The stars, once distant and theoretical in Utukaan’s stories and Garess’s fragments of off-world life, became immediate—surrounding the ship and marking the start of the path Garess had once walked, and Corbin had now placed in her hands.<br /> <br /> == Old Text: ==<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to Atyiru Caesura Entar, who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:A'lora Oriana.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> Atyiru Caesura Entar, now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Seraphina_Stellavox&diff=195894 2025-01-26T12:28:58Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: Added broadcast</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|rep|nor}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order=Mercenary<br /> |name=Seraphina Stellavox<br /> |birth=Unknown (400 - 300 BBY approximate)<br /> |placeofbirth=Unknown<br /> |species=Shani<br /> |gender=Female (She/Her)<br /> |height=1.64 m / 5'5&quot;<br /> |weight=70.1 kg / 155 lbs<br /> |hair=Feathers (multicolored, rainbow)<br /> |eyes=Yellow reptilian, with vertical slits<br /> |profession=*Pirate Broadcaster<br /> *Cosmic Chronicler<br /> *Storyteller<br /> *Singer<br /> |affiliation=*[[Shroud Syndicate]]<br /> *Vox Stellaris<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> |era=*[[starwars:High Republic Era|High Republic]]<br /> *Imperial<br /> *New Republic<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Seraphina Stellavox]] is a [[starwars:Shani|Shani]] mercenary affiliated with the [[Shroud Syndicate]].<br /> <br /> == Character History ==<br /> <br /> === High Republic Era ===<br /> Stellavox, once a reviled killer known for consuming her victims whole, carries a past shrouded in aliases and whispered tales of her merciless deeds. She would lure her victims in, disarm them with a false sense of security, and consume them alive and whole, earning her monikers for her appetite like &quot;The Glutton of [[starwars:Glee Anselm|Glee Anselm]],&quot; &quot;The Voracious One of [[starwars:Vandor|Vandor]],&quot; and &quot;The Connoisseur of [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]].&quot; Her notoriety extended to the very edges of the Outer Rim where she was known as the &quot;Cannibal of the Core&quot; and &quot;The Eater of the Inner Rim.&quot; She was eventually apprehended by the Jedi Order who sentenced her to exile on a remote, far-off world where she lived in isolation for centuries, her hunger ever-present but unfulfilled. Over the centuries, she transformed, renouncing her cannibalistic ways. Her metamorphosis was as profound as it was unexpected, and she emerged from seclusion under a new identity, a self-chosen moniker that would come to define her—Stellavox.<br /> <br /> Her return to the galaxy at large was gradual, her voice heard first on minor pirate frequencies before gaining a small but ardent following. It remains a mystery how and when she escaped her exile, and she herself has never provided a concrete account.<br /> <br /> Some believed she was released from her exile, granted clemency by the Jedi, while others suggest the fall of the Jedi and the subsequent rise of the Empire provided her with an opportunity to slip back into the wider galaxy. Yet, there are those who insist she never truly broke free from her imprisonment, that her broadcasts are a manifestation of her solitude-induced madness, and her supposed freedom is an illusion.<br /> <br /> Upon her reemergence, the glutton that once terrorized the galaxy had seemingly vanished. Of the few individuals who could recall her for the killer she once was, most had either passed away or were well into their twilight years. For all intents and purposes, her past was a closed chapter, remembered only in the dusty annals of forgotten history. Stellavox, as she now called herself, was a blank slate, her previous aliases and nefarious acts lost to the mists of time.<br /> <br /> = Character Gallery =<br /> &lt;gallery mode=&quot;packed&quot; heights=&quot;240&quot;&gt;<br /> File:Stellavox1.png<br /> File:Stellavox2.jpg<br /> File:Stellavox3.png<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=File:Stellavox3.png&diff=194780 2024-10-10T10:25:43Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: Stellavox, commissioned by A&#039;lora Kituri Artist: KaelaCroft</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Stellavox, commissioned by A'lora Kituri<br /> Artist: KaelaCroft<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{Copyrighted Com}}</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=File:Stellavox2.jpg&diff=194779 2024-10-10T10:23:33Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: Stellavox, commissioned by Morotheri Artist: Bearcub (ATC-Illustration)</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Stellavox, commissioned by Morotheri<br /> Artist: Bearcub (ATC-Illustration)<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{Copyrighted Com}}</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=File:Stellavox1.png&diff=194778 2024-10-10T10:21:11Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: Seraphina Stellavox, commissioned by A&#039;lora Kituri. Artist: Alais</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Seraphina Stellavox, commissioned by A'lora Kituri.<br /> Artist: Alais<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{Copyrighted Com}}</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Seraphina_Stellavox&diff=194777 2024-10-10T10:17:21Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: Created Page</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character|name=Seraphina Stellavox|birth=Unknown (400 - 300 BBY approximate)|placeofbirth=Unknown|species=Shani|gender=Female (She/Her)|height=1.64 m / 5'5&quot;|weight=70.1 kg / 155 lbs|hair=Feathers (multicolored, rainbow)|eyes=Yellow reptilian, with vertical slits|profession=Pirate Broadcaster<br /> Cosmic Chronicler<br /> Storyteller<br /> Singer|affiliation=Shroud Syndicate|dossier=12049|era=High Republic<br /> Imperial<br /> New Republic}}<br /> <br /> == Character History ==<br /> <br /> === High Republic Era ===<br /> Stellavox, once a reviled killer known for consuming her victims whole, carries a past shrouded in aliases and whispered tales of her merciless deeds. She would lure her victims in, disarm them with a false sense of security, and consume them alive and whole, earning her monikers for her appetite like &quot;The Glutton of Glee Anselm,&quot; &quot;The Voracious One of Vandor,&quot; and &quot;The Connoisseur of Coruscant.&quot; Her notoriety extended to the very edges of the Outer Rim where she was known as the &quot;Cannibal of the Core&quot; and &quot;The Eater of the Inner Rim.&quot; She was eventually apprehended by the Jedi Order who sentenced her to exile on a remote, far-off world where she lived in isolation for centuries, her hunger ever-present but unfulfilled. Over the centuries, she transformed, renouncing her cannibalistic ways. Her metamorphosis was as profound as it was unexpected, and she emerged from seclusion under a new identity, a self-chosen moniker that would come to define her—Stellavox.<br /> <br /> Her return to the galaxy at large was gradual, her voice heard first on minor pirate frequencies before gaining a small but ardent following. It remains a mystery how and when she escaped her exile, and she herself has never provided a concrete account.<br /> <br /> Some believed she was released from her exile, granted clemency by the Jedi, while others suggest the fall of the Jedi and the subsequent rise of the Empire provided her with an opportunity to slip back into the wider galaxy. Yet, there are those who insist she never truly broke free from her imprisonment, that her broadcasts are a manifestation of her solitude-induced madness, and her supposed freedom is an illusion.<br /> <br /> Upon her reemergence, the glutton that once terrorized the galaxy had seemingly vanished. Of the few individuals who could recall her for the killer she once was, most had either passed away or were well into their twilight years. For all intents and purposes, her past was a closed chapter, remembered only in the dusty annals of forgotten history. Stellavox, as she now called herself, was a blank slate, her previous aliases and nefarious acts lost to the mists of time.</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=189051 2023-11-15T04:16:06Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rise|reb|new|njo|djb|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.92 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], '''A'lora Kituri''' is a spirtualistic Togruta. Trained from a sect of Force-users based around the teachings of [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]], A'lora was taught how to harness the power of the Force. Her special talents as a '''Seer''' and '''Warrior''' make her well equipped to wage long-standing incursions against the Brotherhood. Her longstanding seclusion has caused her to remain neutral to all major conflicts until her discovery of [[House Odan-Urr]] through a vision that led her to [[Liam Torun]]. A'lora Kituri currently resides with House Odan-Urr serving the Odanites as a Councillor.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {11 BBY - 6 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I might be a smuggler, but I'm no coward.|Garess Kelr}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> <br /> '''A'lora Kituri''''s origins began many years before her birth. In the years following '''11 BBY,''' '''Iss'tas Kituri''' had been renowned for her exceptional and unrivaled skill as a '''hunter''' within the pack. Highly distinguished by her unique assortment of [[starwars:akul|akul]] teeth, pelts and bones from various predators, she had been the tribe's primary line of defense for two decades. A natural leader among Togruta, Iss'tas was both charismatic and devout to the Togruta ideals and beliefs. Often referred to, jokingly among the Togruta as 'Ferocious Akul' among the hunters she led, the name was both meaningful and amusing. The name itself implied that any foe - prey or predator should fear the Togruta woman as much as any akul. Each hunt, Iss'tas would collect only the finest prey, and she stalked her targets with extreme care to their nests, locating other creatures for future hunts. Crimson-skinned, the Togruta would use her natural camouflage to stay hidden until it was time to strike. It was later found that Iss'tas Kituri had been Force-sensitive, and had used these abilities to cloak herself on these hunts. This advantage is also said to have guided her aim while throwing spears at unsuspecting prey.<br /> <br /> In 10 BBY, the pack on [[starwars:Shili|Shili]] was found by a spacefaring group of smugglers. Landing their deteriorating freighter ''' ''Ruby’s Fortune'' ''' in the midst of this strange culture to avoid pursuing pirates, the smugglers had been welcomed into the pack's vast community. Taken in awe by the arrival of the barely spaceworthy vessel, the Togruta began trading precious akul teeth and valuable skins for the smuggler's illegal cargo of corusca gems. The gems themselves had been one of the many possessions of a less-than-successful Hutt who had ordered the sacking of the freighter in fear of being unable to afford the re-acquirement of his valued gems. In actuality, the skins and teeth had been worth far more to the smugglers, who gladly traded their cargo away to the Togruta.<br /> <br /> One such smuggler, a male Twi'lek by the name of '''Garess Kelr''' took keen interest in the leader of the pack hunters. For years the former smuggler had returned to Shili, staying among the Togruta and eventually becoming a hunter of the pack. Despite his history as a smuggler, the Twi'lek was a natural hunter, given his natural instincts learned in the former position. Each attempt at courtship had failed for the first two years, resulting more than once in a broken nose. There had been nothing that Iss'tas valued more than strength, agility and experience in the hunt. It was '''5 BBY''' when the pack hunters had caught wind about an akul attack on the outlying settlement. Armed with his trusty blaster - a weapon uncommon among the pack - Garess accompanied Iss'tas to repel the threat. The scale of the attack was unexpected, with only five of the sixteen hunters surviving the akul invasion. During the chaotic battle, Garess had lost his hold-out blaster to the belly of an akul, while the same beast had begun to turn its attention to Iss'tas. Cornered, the Togruta woman's quarterstaff had been ripped from her hands, only to rest at the feet of a horrified Twi'lek. Summoning enough courage to face the nightmarish creature, Garess Kelr had jumped on the back of the beast, the quarterstaff lodged in its spine as it toppled. The brave act of heroism and self-sacrifice in the name of the pack had won Iss'tas' approval, and Iss'tas had later given birth to A'lora Kituri in '''6 ABY.'''<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.]]<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Ysera_and_Kasula_Daegella&diff=186085 2022-10-28T23:43:31Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: /* Turel Sorenn */</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Mercenary<br /> |image=[[image:Daegella1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= Ysera and Kasula<br /> |lastname= Daegella<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]<br /> |birth=10 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= White<br /> |eyes= Ice Blue<br /> |height=1.62 Meters<br /> |weight=56.7 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |form=<br /> |fightingstyle=[[Martial Arts Forms|Corellian Kickboxing]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Racer|Racer]]<br /> |position=<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Kasula''' and '''Ysera Daegella''' are [[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]] starship pilots, racers, and occasional couriers for illegal crime organizations. [[starwars:Ryloth|Rylothian]] by birth, the twin sisters are celebrities among the galactic racing community. Famous — or infamous — as holostars in addition to their reputation in the races, their talents as pilots are unmatched by all but a select few contenders.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {10 ABY - 28 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Mikam Daegella|There's two of them! Both pale as snow, just like the Angels of Iego. What shall we name them?|Zhedra Daegella|Our little Tchun and Tchin!|Mikam and Zhedra Daegella, on naming their twins.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:FreeRyloth1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' home on Ryloth under the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Imperial Occupation]].]]<br /> <br /> Born to freedom fighters of the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Free Ryloth Movement]] in '''10 ABY''', Kasula and Ysera Daegella's birth parents '''Mikam''' and '''Zhedra''' '''Daegella''' were both war heroes of the [[starwars:Galactic Civil War|Galactic Civil War]]. Their earliest lives were spent on the outskirts of [[starwars:Tann Province|Tann Province]] on [[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]. Nicknamed &quot;tchun&quot; and &quot;tchin&quot; for being inseparable since birth, the sisters were energetic, troublesome siblings. Brought together with friends from across the galaxy, thanks to the Rebel Alliance's victory over the imperial occupation, the duo became enamored with stories of distant worlds and other cultures. Oftentimes, Ysera and Kasula would lie down to stare at the stars, weaving these tales into their imaginations of shared adventures.<br /> <br /> Before sisters reached adulthood in '''26 ABY''', each of them received an early admittance to the '''[[starwars:Sila Kott flight school|Sila Kott flight school]]''' on [[starwars:Toprawa|Toprawa]], so named after the late Rebel pilot. When the time came to leave their homeworld behind, Mikam and Zhedra passed the '''Daegella Kalikori''' down to their children, as a reminder of their home and as a token of unconditional love. Their initial studies at the flight school had been focused on all things related to starships — piloting, engineering, and astrogation in the hopes of following in their parents' footsteps. Drawn to their joint excellence in academia, even the dean was aware of their immense talent and co-dependency but made no effort to remove either of the sisters from the other's presence during exams or demonstrations, much to the chagrin of the school's flight instructors who were forced accommodate their joint efforts.<br /> <br /> Earmarked for recruitment into the Resistance following the completion of their academics, the sisters neared the end of their final semester with the intent of joining their mother in service of the New Republic, who had since been stationed as a security officer to the [[starwars:Galactic Senate|Galactic Senate]]. It was before the conclusion of these studies that one of the academy's counselors had informed the siblings of their mother's station on [[starwars:Hosnian Prime|Hosnian Prime]]. The [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] had tested its superweapon, [[starwars:Starkiller Base|Starkiller Base]], annihilating the [[starwars:Hosnian System|Hosnian System]] in an instant. The news struck a sour chord with the sisters, sending them down an irreversible path of mourning that lowered their academic prospects and would have meant the end of a bright future, were it not for the timely intervention of a man known as '''Jalut D'vul,''' a Devaronian who had followed the sisters' progress through records sent from the flight academy's offices. Rather than graduating from a prestigious flight academy, the duo transitioned into the glamorous — and dangerous world of starship racing.<br /> <br /> === Entering The Races {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The other racers? They'll scoff and stare, but it's not them that I'm mentoring; remember that.|Jalut D'vul}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Zhymmia1.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Zhymmia Vandreen, racing icon and mentor to the Daegella sisters.]]<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul began their transition to a life more dangerous than that of a smuggler, but far less rewarding in terms of fortune. He became something of a mentor, teaching the sisters how to act and function in a cutthroat vocation of athletes, personalities and icons. Most racers with distinction scoffed at Jalut's willingness to train fresh blood; others applauded the opportunity to prove themselves against new contestants. Taught to trust none other than themselves and Jalut's guidance, the sisters shunned the advice of the other racers and took to the Devaronian as their most trusted confidant. It was due to Jalut's contacts that the Daegella sisters gained their first glimpse of themselves in the background of the Holonet's live coverage of a race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]], featuring one of their idols.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul, being one of the first to spot their talent, was well aware of the twins' influences; he had worked with most of them. '''Zhymmia Vandreen,''' a [[starwars:Squamatan|Squamatan]] and one of the most prolific starship racers in the Outer Rim had agreed to further the Daegella sisters' mentorship under her own wing. At Jalut's urging shortly after the introductions, Zhymmia Vandreen allowed the Daegella sisters the use of her own racing team for training purposes, in the hopes that the sisters would be able to launch into a career that shunned new blood altogether. Zhymmia was a proponent of cultivating the next generation of talented racers — she grew tired of seeing the same names and the same starships on the covers of Holonet magazines. Added to that, she saw it as a means to retain her influence after retirement. Pit crews and Zhymmia's mechanics taught Kasula and Ysera the practical applications of starship maintenance and operation using the Squamatan's old freighter over the course of several months.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until six of those months had passed that Zhymmia Vandreen took the twins into the cockpit of her own vessel, a J-type 327 Nubian starship outfitted with the latest and greatest ion drives, hyperdrive and navicomputers that one could afford. Surrendering the controls mid-flight after watching the sisters' mouths agape in awe, she began her first lessons in teaching the next generation of starship pilots to carry on her legacy. After several years had passed and the sisters began to show talents comparable to the greatest in the industry, Zhymmia presented them with their first starship — the same [[starwars:VCX 100 Light Freighter|VCX 100 Light Freighter]] the sisters had worked on restoring under the guidance of Zhymmia's pit crew.<br /> <br /> == Holostardom {30 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Take the fastest starship, and hit the accelerators. In the race, there's no tactics, just instinct. And no small degree of luck.|Zhymmia Vandreen}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella7.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' first holonet feature, 31 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Landing their first race with [[starwars:Kuat Drive Yards|Kuat Drive Yards]], Ysera and Kasula Daegella became overnight holostars. An instant sensation, their first race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]] was a success that earned them second placement after a 42-hour long race. Their rise to fame cumulated in just three months, appearing on the front cover of Holonet magazines and having their likenesses appear on merchandise. [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] was among one of the first arms manufacturers that saw the value to investing in the duo, having their logo displayed alongside the likes of Kuat Drive Yards and [[Starwars:Rendili Star Drive|Rendili Star Drive]]. <br /> <br /> Known as much for their looks as their talents as starship pilots, the Daegella sisters increased their following after releasing a series of fashion magazines published by their sponsors and distributed across the [[starwars:Core Worlds|Core Worlds]]. As their industries molded into each other, fans flocked to their races, betting on victories for the Twi'lek sisters whenever their credit chips allowed.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul continued to aid them in an advisory role, acting as the twins' agent in matters of business and negotiation. He gained a reputation for turning down the biggest sponsors available, only to have the likes of [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] return with a deal more favorable to the aging Devaronian and his clients. However, his direct interactions with the sisters became distant as he was drawn closer to a grandfatherly role than his earlier mentorship allowed. Knowing that his heath was failing due to his old age, Jalut began to teach the sisters once more in the dealing of business and negotiation; skills both of them would need to continue their career without him.<br /> <br /> === Games Without Rules {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Out here, there's no press. No galactic news or holojournals — so hold that blaster close.|Unknown Arms Vendor}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, engaging in the lawless fringes, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Urged by the [[starwars:InterGalactic Banking Clan|banking clans]] to broaden their sponsorships, Ysera and Kasula sought after increasingly dangerous races far from the Outer Rim. Going as far as [[starwars:Wild Space|Wild Space]], the sisters went where the Outer Rim's Holonet new outlets wouldn't dare go. However, investors with deeper pockets — gangsters and criminals — watched and gambled from their sheltered hideouts. Possessing little protection in a game with few rules and regulations, the sisters began to draw dangerous enemies and few friends. At the behest of Blastech Industries, the Daegella sisters learned the rudiments of using modified DL-44 Blaster Pistols to ward off those who might venture too close to their starship.<br /> <br /> Hutt gangsters were among the first the invest in the Daegella sisters, watching their progress even as the overgrown slugs gorged themselves on Adegan eels from their lavish balconies. One effect of the sisters' presence on the course was that none fell asleep, for fear of missing some game-changing maneuver or hazardous stunt. Opposing investors would occasionally send their thugs to harass the sisters in-between races or at the refueling checkpoints. However, Ubese thugs in service to the sisters' supporters warded off the rabble.<br /> <br /> === The Black Sun {34 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Kasula Daegella|I wouldn't go so far as to call it '''smuggling''' —|Ysera Daegella|We're '''couriers'''.|Kasula and Ysera Daegella, Black Sun affiliates}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, couriers, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Gaining something of a ruthless reputation and rumored to have killed off some of the top competitors — due in no small part to the overrides installed in their astromech unit — one of the gangs saw profits where the others felt investment was too risky. The [[starwars:Black Sun|Black Sun]], a crime organization unparalleled in reach, offered vast sums of credits for the sisters' services as racers. Knowing full well that the Black Sun's intentions were far less than legal, the sisters nonetheless were molded to take risks and fell into criminal dealings. Filling a niche in the criminal underworld between smugglers and no-holds-barred racing, Ysera and Kasula referred to themselves as &quot;couriers.&quot; Where time was a matter of importance to intercept a specific parcel or communication, the Daegella sisters were given the task to race against the clock, or in some cases, rivals to complete the objective. Unlike smugglers, discretion was discouraged; wherever the sisters went, the Black Sun wished others to know the sphere of their influence. Painting the Black Sun onto the hull of their vessel while making such runs, the Daegella sisters' dealings with the Black Sun went unfounded while the vessel — and thus, the Black Sun — was recognized as being the one that finished these missions ahead of the competition.<br /> <br /> Continuing to work legitimate races as a cover, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was re-branded between races to reflect the Black Sun's influence, and changed back before the authorities could notice. Run-ins with both New Republic and [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] authorizes were inevitable — those with local authorities and rival organizations were commonplace. Although the sisters had been unable to unwind themselves from the other, Ysera grew sentimental over the legitimate business, and the kalikori that had been entrusted to them for safekeeping. Kasula, on the other hand, wanted nothing more than to chase adrenaline in the murkiest corners of the galaxy without limits.<br /> <br /> === Race Along The Perlemian Trade Route {35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Ten credits says we make it through the nebula.|Kasula Daegella|How is that fair? We'll be dead if we don't!|Ysera and Kasula Daegella, navigating the Shroud}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella5.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters engaging in the races, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Returning to race against challengers to their fame, Ysera and Kasula Daegella were given a contract to participate in a grand race along the entire [[starwars:Perlemian Trade Route|Perlemian Trade Route]]. Perceiving a shortcut that would cut across a substantial length of the trade route, the sisters instead encountered an uncharted anomaly, the [[Kiast System|Palioxis Cloud nebula]]. The immediate loss of their navigational systems proved a minor hindrance to their combined knowledge and skill, but the dense asteroid fields blocked and shifted their original route. Having lost their original heading after avoiding a near-death experience, the sisters drifted through the nebula without a sense of direction. Before either one could find their bearings, the two were forced to surrender to Sephi pirates operating within a carved-out asteroid who took note of the starship's design and linked it to the Black Sun.<br /> <br /> Holding the sisters for ransom, the pirates transferred the sisters onto a shuttle destined for [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]]. Finding not a life of servitude under Hutt cartels, but a thriving civilization and a mounting resistance, the sisters regained ownership of the ''Damsels' Distress.'' While Ysera grew sympathetic to the resistance calling itself the '''White Lotus''', believing it to be not so different than the Rebel Alliance that aided their parents during the Free Ryloth Movement, Kasula reminded her of the ongoing race. Wanting nothing to do with a resistance against insurmountable odds, Kasula convinced Ysera to get back on course.<br /> <br /> Soon thereafter, the Black Sun contacted the sisters regarding a courier run along their route. Ysera refused, wishing for nothing more to continue their legitimate business or join the resistance, should Kasula be convinced. It was a near-fatal mistake — one that resulted in a chase off the Perlemian Trade Route, and into the [[starwars:Shaltin Tunnels|Shaltin Tunnels]]. Encountering new associates of the Black Sun wherever the Tunnels took them, Kasula and Ysera were forced to lose their marks. <br /> <br /> Salvation came in the form of a black hole; rather, several of them. An abnormality termed [[The Shroud]], the field of ionized particles and debris was not unlike that of the earlier-encountered Palioxis Cloud nebula. Risking their lives against the bizarre anomaly rather than against the Black Sun's bounty hunters, Kasula and Ysera Daegella maneuvered their starship through an uncharted passage. Skirting close to gravitational pull of the black holes and near the event horizon had allows them to avoid the worst of the debris, at the risk of being forever lost to the Shroud. <br /> <br /> == The Shroud Syndicate {35 ABY - Current} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Morgan B. Sorenn|Our scouts brought back your ship from the debris field. Fortunate, as my first mate suggested firing on sight|C'ree|Make good practice.|Initial introductions aboard the ''Matron''}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella6.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, onboard the ''Godless Matron'', 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Exhausted and malnourished from their daring feats through the Shroud, Kasula and Ysera found what appeared to be a derelict vessel within the asteroid fields, a [[starwars:Lucrehulk-class battleship|Lucrehulk-class battleship]]. It, however, was the ''[[Godless Matron]]'', the base of operations for the [[Shroud Syndicate]] under the service of [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]. Having run afoul of dense debris fields and ionized clouds that disabled all but the ''Damsels'''' life support, the Daegella sisters were brought aboard the ''Matron'' via tractor beams after having their freighter scanned for munitions.<br /> <br /> Their initial treatment had been one of distrust — the outer coat of paint on the Damsels' hull had been shed to reveal the faint Black Sun beneath it, set against a purple exterior. Although standard procedure was to shoot on sight, the ''Matron's'' crew were not unaware of the Daegella sisters' fame or fortune. Nights passed under guard before the crew had found a price on the twins' heads through underworld contacts. It was both a blessing and a curse clouded in uncertainty — either the syndicate would collect the reward, sell them to the highest bidder, or kill them outright, regardless.<br /> <br /> Brought before Morgan B. Sorenn, the Pirate Queen herself, the twins' fate was weighted in one of the most unconventional settings possible for an interrogation — '''The Sinning Den'''. Basking in the artificial lighting of the neutral atmosphere, the Matron's Captain sipped on Corellian brandy as she contemplated what would befall the identical racing icons. At her side, the First Mate let her unsettling presence set a different tone for the &quot;meeting.&quot; C'ree, as she was called, surveyed the twins with a grimace one moment, and sadistic smile the next. Whether the First Mate held some grudge or ill intent was anyone's guess, as the three others engaged in surprisingly banal conversation.<br /> <br /> Baring a fresh paint scheme and a cargofull of consumables, munitions and other assorted goods, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was once again set to traverse the hyperlanes. With it, the Daegella sisters had struck a deal with the ''Matron's'' master that afforded them new challenges and new opportunities as born-again couriers. Although, their taste for the excitement that came with it led to increasingly criminal activities — piracy, smuggling, and best of all, illegal racing. Outside of the view of hololenses and galactic journalists, the Daegella sisters made their home aboard the ''[[Godless Matron]].''<br /> <br /> === Collective Profits {36 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Wouldn't have crashed if you hadn't tried to steal those supplies!|Kasula Daegella|Wouldn't have been here if you hadn't holo'd the wrong Sorenn!|The Daegella sisters, after having crash landed on Nancora}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella8.png|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, hijacking a Collective speeder, 36 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Caught in the middle of a deal between the two Sorenns and motivated with the promise of upgraded freighter and speeder components, Kasula and Ysera engaged the Collective on Nancora at Morgan Sorenn's behest to liberate certain technologies from the Technocratic Guild. Working alongside Clan Odan-Urr as a cover for their ulterior motives, the twins ran a blockade and subsequent boarding of Collective resupply shuttles destined for Nancora. Their task was doomed to fail when one of the shuttles, still docked to the '''Damsels' Distress,''' plummeted to the planet's surface. Rocked from orbit, both vessels crashed into the perilous wasteland; fortunately, the Damsels' Distress was able to recover from the fall after retrofits from the debris scattering the landscape. Following the resulting chaos, the sisters were reunited with the freighter following a dastardly speeder chase through the Badlands.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until after the battle of Nancora that the Daegella sisters were recognized for having inadvertently re-routed the Collective's support for the blockade during their daring chase, leading to their subsequent &quot;induction&quot; to the White Lotus — a collection of do-gooders with the likes of [[Clan Odan-Urr]] and [[Arcona]] among them. Unfortunately, this had also meant that the technologies destined for the ''Matron'' were likewise surrendered while the Lotus took stock of the ''Damsels''' cargo.<br /> <br /> = Appearance =<br /> <br /> == Physical Description ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella4.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Kasula Daegella is an identical mirror image of her twin sister, Ysera Daegella. Their white, alabaster skin tone can sometimes be mistaken for other hues of the spectrum when colorful light is cast over it. The sisters' daily ritual includes complimenting their appearance with brightly-colored cosmetics matching the aesthetic of their wardrobe, most often in shades of teal. Both maintain the toned hourglass figures of athletes, showing off the alluring frames beneath accentuating outfits. Dressed in thick eyeshadow, thee twins' ice-blue irises are outlined with dark lashes matching the shade of their tattooed brows. Long, unadorned lekku can most often be seen hanging behind Kasula and Ysera's shoulders or carefully wrapped around them. Capped at the sides with ear cones, the twins' identically-proportioned faces are devoid of blemishes.<br /> <br /> == Attire ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella9.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, with Tali Sroka, 37 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> The twins' sizable, fashionable wardrobe usually has something for everything, and a headdress to match. Usually seen in matching racing outfits as opposed to full flight suits, the Daegellas' vocational wardrobe varies from functional attire best suited towards harsh climates to designer cuts with a suitable amount of shown skin for the viewers. Most often chosen to represent sponsors in a chosen event, the design of these outfits range from common to exotic; sometimes with a helmet, other times without.<br /> <br /> When off the race course, Kasula and Ysera might be seen in garments reflecting the current fashion, always dressed for the occasion. Possessing sizable wardrobes, it is not uncommon to see each one dressed with their sibling in elegant [[starwars:Fleuréline weave|Fleuréline]] weave for a formal setting, and later in risqué [[starwars:shimmersilk|shimmersilk]] lingerie on the front cover of the Holonet news. Both take great pride in maintaining their lekku, and choose to make use of simple or elaborate headdresses no matter the event.<br /> <br /> = Personality and Traits =<br /> <br /> [[image:daegellamorgancree.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, with Morgan and C'ree, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Living for the thrill of being behind the controls of a starship, the Daegella sisters are fun-loving, adrenaline-chasing fantatics of their chosen profession. Craving fun and excitement, it matters little what the sisters are doing, so long as it sustains them on living life to its fullest. So long as the sisters are united, there is little reason for either of them to express emotions such as guilt, sadness or anger. Undeterred from unscrupulous activities, the sisters are constantly drawn to dangerous dealings or circumstances. Ever-increasing challenges have led to one other desire the two share: the desire to win.<br /> <br /> Although both Kasula and Ysera Daegella has managed to avoid the monotonous exotic dancing trade, neither eschewed her species’ natural talents or tendencies. Known for being so attractive as to not need to surround themselves with good-looking entourages, the Daegellas instead groom themselves or each other before and after a race in order to make the most out of their combined Holonet coverage.<br /> <br /> As a result, the Daegellas' celebrity status has seen them on the front covers of several Holonet outlets, whether for claiming prestige on the lanes or performing a dance at a designated venue. Kasula and Ysera's status can be seen as both a boon to their platform and a curse where they cannot go unnoticed in most urban settings without an excited fan demanding autographs. The twins, however, thrive on the attention, and have built a significant sum of their career on posing for photoshoots for various fashion and risqué outlets.<br /> <br /> === Tchun-Tchin ===<br /> <br /> As countless documentaries and fans can attest, Kasula Daegella and her identical twin sister Ysera Daegella are one in the same person. Kasula is never seen without Ysera, and the twins seem to share an empathetic connection that often has them finishing each other’s sentences and performing simultaneous tasks without needing to formally communicate. It is not uncommon to mistake one for the other in their ever-matching attire, though their individual identities become self-evident whenever the sisters are caught in a disagreement with one another.<br /> <br /> When separated from each other, the sisters will often be rendered incapable of forming complete thoughts, stuttering over words or forgetting the half of a starship manual that the other would be familiar with. Together, each one is able to fill the blanks of the other's knowledge, forming a collective intelligence that can rival that of most individuals.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === Morgan B. Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:0-Morgan.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Morgan B. Sorenn]] shares an unconventional relationship with each of the Daegella sisters. As with a maelstrom, the sisters find themselves drawn to the apparent dangers in being associated with the former starship captain, pirate, mercenary, and crime boss. Yet, the twins' thirst for adrenaline and lack of morals have given them an outlet with which to gorge themselves on excitement with the former crime boss. Whether seeking ulterior motives or to test the limits of the racers' capabilities, Morgan has chosen the Daegellas as her personal couriers — a less unscrupulous term for what would otherwise be described as smugglers, pirates and messengers trading underworld secrets.<br /> <br /> === C'ree ===<br /> [[File:6-Cree.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> C'ree, or Carrie as she is otherwise known, is something-to-be-avoided in the Daegellas' dealings with the Shroud Syndicate. Morgan Sorenn's enforcer and right hand, C'ree first met the Daegellas when the ''Damsels' Distress'' first ran afoul of the Shroud's dense debris fields and ionized clouds. Despite the Daegellas' involvement with Morgan Sorenn, Carrie's apparent mental deficiencies often causes immediate discomfort for the twins, in spite of promises that C'ree would not cause them harm without Morgan's consent. Nonetheless, the woman has proved unavoidable in dealings with Morgan Sorenn, and thus the sisters often trade glances at the unstable first mate — lest they be caught staring.<br /> <br /> Carrie's interest in the Daegella sisters varies from severe annoyance to genuine curiosity. Being identical twins and &quot;pretty,&quot; she can often be found staring across the table with her eyes flicking from one twin to the other as if attempting to find some distinctive difference between them. However, C'ree, Carrie's alter ego, often grows frustrated at the &quot;good&quot; manner in which the twins are portrayed in the holovids — too &quot;perfect&quot; to be the same smugglers and pirates that she finds herself working with all too often.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] is another to-be-avoided individual in the Daegellas' lives. Although, whether due to his family ties to Morgan Sorenn or Ysera's fondness for &quot;doing the right thing,&quot; the sisters have found themselves in the thick of one conflict or another against impossible odds at the behest of a Sorenn. With his sister unable or unwilling to travel into the Kiast System at times, the Daegellas have often acted as messengers between the Sorenns, or voluntold into engagements alongside [[Clan Odan-Urr]]. It was because of these interactions that the Daegella sisters were once inducted into an award ceremony and hailed as heroes after inadvertently redirecting a Collective blockade during the battle of Nancora.<br /> <br /> === Tali Sroka ===<br /> [[File:1-Tali.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Tali Zorah|Tali Sroka]] is one of the Daegella sisters' biggest fans, and closest friends. While the sisters are sympathetic to the former slave's troubled past, it was her keen sense of fashion garnered from her former profession that first sparked the interest of the Daegella twins. It was for this reason that the Daegellas agreed to assist in the marketing of lekwarmers — along with several other articles of Tali's own fashionable trends being sold across galactic borders. In exchange, Tali has often made guest appearances in holoshoots and events alongside the Daegella sisters where Twi'leks are in high demand. Although Tali Sroka has since settled past the exuberance of her youth, the twins still insist on including her to share in their lifestyle.</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Ysera_and_Kasula_Daegella&diff=186084 2022-10-28T23:42:17Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: /* Tali Sroka */</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Mercenary<br /> |image=[[image:Daegella1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= Ysera and Kasula<br /> |lastname= Daegella<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]<br /> |birth=10 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= White<br /> |eyes= Ice Blue<br /> |height=1.62 Meters<br /> |weight=56.7 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |form=<br /> |fightingstyle=[[Martial Arts Forms|Corellian Kickboxing]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Racer|Racer]]<br /> |position=<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Kasula''' and '''Ysera Daegella''' are [[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]] starship pilots, racers, and occasional couriers for illegal crime organizations. [[starwars:Ryloth|Rylothian]] by birth, the twin sisters are celebrities among the galactic racing community. Famous — or infamous — as holostars in addition to their reputation in the races, their talents as pilots are unmatched by all but a select few contenders.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {10 ABY - 28 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Mikam Daegella|There's two of them! Both pale as snow, just like the Angels of Iego. What shall we name them?|Zhedra Daegella|Our little Tchun and Tchin!|Mikam and Zhedra Daegella, on naming their twins.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:FreeRyloth1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' home on Ryloth under the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Imperial Occupation]].]]<br /> <br /> Born to freedom fighters of the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Free Ryloth Movement]] in '''10 ABY''', Kasula and Ysera Daegella's birth parents '''Mikam''' and '''Zhedra''' '''Daegella''' were both war heroes of the [[starwars:Galactic Civil War|Galactic Civil War]]. Their earliest lives were spent on the outskirts of [[starwars:Tann Province|Tann Province]] on [[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]. Nicknamed &quot;tchun&quot; and &quot;tchin&quot; for being inseparable since birth, the sisters were energetic, troublesome siblings. Brought together with friends from across the galaxy, thanks to the Rebel Alliance's victory over the imperial occupation, the duo became enamored with stories of distant worlds and other cultures. Oftentimes, Ysera and Kasula would lie down to stare at the stars, weaving these tales into their imaginations of shared adventures.<br /> <br /> Before sisters reached adulthood in '''26 ABY''', each of them received an early admittance to the '''[[starwars:Sila Kott flight school|Sila Kott flight school]]''' on [[starwars:Toprawa|Toprawa]], so named after the late Rebel pilot. When the time came to leave their homeworld behind, Mikam and Zhedra passed the '''Daegella Kalikori''' down to their children, as a reminder of their home and as a token of unconditional love. Their initial studies at the flight school had been focused on all things related to starships — piloting, engineering, and astrogation in the hopes of following in their parents' footsteps. Drawn to their joint excellence in academia, even the dean was aware of their immense talent and co-dependency but made no effort to remove either of the sisters from the other's presence during exams or demonstrations, much to the chagrin of the school's flight instructors who were forced accommodate their joint efforts.<br /> <br /> Earmarked for recruitment into the Resistance following the completion of their academics, the sisters neared the end of their final semester with the intent of joining their mother in service of the New Republic, who had since been stationed as a security officer to the [[starwars:Galactic Senate|Galactic Senate]]. It was before the conclusion of these studies that one of the academy's counselors had informed the siblings of their mother's station on [[starwars:Hosnian Prime|Hosnian Prime]]. The [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] had tested its superweapon, [[starwars:Starkiller Base|Starkiller Base]], annihilating the [[starwars:Hosnian System|Hosnian System]] in an instant. The news struck a sour chord with the sisters, sending them down an irreversible path of mourning that lowered their academic prospects and would have meant the end of a bright future, were it not for the timely intervention of a man known as '''Jalut D'vul,''' a Devaronian who had followed the sisters' progress through records sent from the flight academy's offices. Rather than graduating from a prestigious flight academy, the duo transitioned into the glamorous — and dangerous world of starship racing.<br /> <br /> === Entering The Races {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The other racers? They'll scoff and stare, but it's not them that I'm mentoring; remember that.|Jalut D'vul}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Zhymmia1.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Zhymmia Vandreen, racing icon and mentor to the Daegella sisters.]]<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul began their transition to a life more dangerous than that of a smuggler, but far less rewarding in terms of fortune. He became something of a mentor, teaching the sisters how to act and function in a cutthroat vocation of athletes, personalities and icons. Most racers with distinction scoffed at Jalut's willingness to train fresh blood; others applauded the opportunity to prove themselves against new contestants. Taught to trust none other than themselves and Jalut's guidance, the sisters shunned the advice of the other racers and took to the Devaronian as their most trusted confidant. It was due to Jalut's contacts that the Daegella sisters gained their first glimpse of themselves in the background of the Holonet's live coverage of a race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]], featuring one of their idols.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul, being one of the first to spot their talent, was well aware of the twins' influences; he had worked with most of them. '''Zhymmia Vandreen,''' a [[starwars:Squamatan|Squamatan]] and one of the most prolific starship racers in the Outer Rim had agreed to further the Daegella sisters' mentorship under her own wing. At Jalut's urging shortly after the introductions, Zhymmia Vandreen allowed the Daegella sisters the use of her own racing team for training purposes, in the hopes that the sisters would be able to launch into a career that shunned new blood altogether. Zhymmia was a proponent of cultivating the next generation of talented racers — she grew tired of seeing the same names and the same starships on the covers of Holonet magazines. Added to that, she saw it as a means to retain her influence after retirement. Pit crews and Zhymmia's mechanics taught Kasula and Ysera the practical applications of starship maintenance and operation using the Squamatan's old freighter over the course of several months.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until six of those months had passed that Zhymmia Vandreen took the twins into the cockpit of her own vessel, a J-type 327 Nubian starship outfitted with the latest and greatest ion drives, hyperdrive and navicomputers that one could afford. Surrendering the controls mid-flight after watching the sisters' mouths agape in awe, she began her first lessons in teaching the next generation of starship pilots to carry on her legacy. After several years had passed and the sisters began to show talents comparable to the greatest in the industry, Zhymmia presented them with their first starship — the same [[starwars:VCX 100 Light Freighter|VCX 100 Light Freighter]] the sisters had worked on restoring under the guidance of Zhymmia's pit crew.<br /> <br /> == Holostardom {30 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Take the fastest starship, and hit the accelerators. In the race, there's no tactics, just instinct. And no small degree of luck.|Zhymmia Vandreen}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella7.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' first holonet feature, 31 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Landing their first race with [[starwars:Kuat Drive Yards|Kuat Drive Yards]], Ysera and Kasula Daegella became overnight holostars. An instant sensation, their first race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]] was a success that earned them second placement after a 42-hour long race. Their rise to fame cumulated in just three months, appearing on the front cover of Holonet magazines and having their likenesses appear on merchandise. [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] was among one of the first arms manufacturers that saw the value to investing in the duo, having their logo displayed alongside the likes of Kuat Drive Yards and [[Starwars:Rendili Star Drive|Rendili Star Drive]]. <br /> <br /> Known as much for their looks as their talents as starship pilots, the Daegella sisters increased their following after releasing a series of fashion magazines published by their sponsors and distributed across the [[starwars:Core Worlds|Core Worlds]]. As their industries molded into each other, fans flocked to their races, betting on victories for the Twi'lek sisters whenever their credit chips allowed.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul continued to aid them in an advisory role, acting as the twins' agent in matters of business and negotiation. He gained a reputation for turning down the biggest sponsors available, only to have the likes of [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] return with a deal more favorable to the aging Devaronian and his clients. However, his direct interactions with the sisters became distant as he was drawn closer to a grandfatherly role than his earlier mentorship allowed. Knowing that his heath was failing due to his old age, Jalut began to teach the sisters once more in the dealing of business and negotiation; skills both of them would need to continue their career without him.<br /> <br /> === Games Without Rules {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Out here, there's no press. No galactic news or holojournals — so hold that blaster close.|Unknown Arms Vendor}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, engaging in the lawless fringes, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Urged by the [[starwars:InterGalactic Banking Clan|banking clans]] to broaden their sponsorships, Ysera and Kasula sought after increasingly dangerous races far from the Outer Rim. Going as far as [[starwars:Wild Space|Wild Space]], the sisters went where the Outer Rim's Holonet new outlets wouldn't dare go. However, investors with deeper pockets — gangsters and criminals — watched and gambled from their sheltered hideouts. Possessing little protection in a game with few rules and regulations, the sisters began to draw dangerous enemies and few friends. At the behest of Blastech Industries, the Daegella sisters learned the rudiments of using modified DL-44 Blaster Pistols to ward off those who might venture too close to their starship.<br /> <br /> Hutt gangsters were among the first the invest in the Daegella sisters, watching their progress even as the overgrown slugs gorged themselves on Adegan eels from their lavish balconies. One effect of the sisters' presence on the course was that none fell asleep, for fear of missing some game-changing maneuver or hazardous stunt. Opposing investors would occasionally send their thugs to harass the sisters in-between races or at the refueling checkpoints. However, Ubese thugs in service to the sisters' supporters warded off the rabble.<br /> <br /> === The Black Sun {34 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Kasula Daegella|I wouldn't go so far as to call it '''smuggling''' —|Ysera Daegella|We're '''couriers'''.|Kasula and Ysera Daegella, Black Sun affiliates}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, couriers, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Gaining something of a ruthless reputation and rumored to have killed off some of the top competitors — due in no small part to the overrides installed in their astromech unit — one of the gangs saw profits where the others felt investment was too risky. The [[starwars:Black Sun|Black Sun]], a crime organization unparalleled in reach, offered vast sums of credits for the sisters' services as racers. Knowing full well that the Black Sun's intentions were far less than legal, the sisters nonetheless were molded to take risks and fell into criminal dealings. Filling a niche in the criminal underworld between smugglers and no-holds-barred racing, Ysera and Kasula referred to themselves as &quot;couriers.&quot; Where time was a matter of importance to intercept a specific parcel or communication, the Daegella sisters were given the task to race against the clock, or in some cases, rivals to complete the objective. Unlike smugglers, discretion was discouraged; wherever the sisters went, the Black Sun wished others to know the sphere of their influence. Painting the Black Sun onto the hull of their vessel while making such runs, the Daegella sisters' dealings with the Black Sun went unfounded while the vessel — and thus, the Black Sun — was recognized as being the one that finished these missions ahead of the competition.<br /> <br /> Continuing to work legitimate races as a cover, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was re-branded between races to reflect the Black Sun's influence, and changed back before the authorities could notice. Run-ins with both New Republic and [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] authorizes were inevitable — those with local authorities and rival organizations were commonplace. Although the sisters had been unable to unwind themselves from the other, Ysera grew sentimental over the legitimate business, and the kalikori that had been entrusted to them for safekeeping. Kasula, on the other hand, wanted nothing more than to chase adrenaline in the murkiest corners of the galaxy without limits.<br /> <br /> === Race Along The Perlemian Trade Route {35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Ten credits says we make it through the nebula.|Kasula Daegella|How is that fair? We'll be dead if we don't!|Ysera and Kasula Daegella, navigating the Shroud}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella5.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters engaging in the races, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Returning to race against challengers to their fame, Ysera and Kasula Daegella were given a contract to participate in a grand race along the entire [[starwars:Perlemian Trade Route|Perlemian Trade Route]]. Perceiving a shortcut that would cut across a substantial length of the trade route, the sisters instead encountered an uncharted anomaly, the [[Kiast System|Palioxis Cloud nebula]]. The immediate loss of their navigational systems proved a minor hindrance to their combined knowledge and skill, but the dense asteroid fields blocked and shifted their original route. Having lost their original heading after avoiding a near-death experience, the sisters drifted through the nebula without a sense of direction. Before either one could find their bearings, the two were forced to surrender to Sephi pirates operating within a carved-out asteroid who took note of the starship's design and linked it to the Black Sun.<br /> <br /> Holding the sisters for ransom, the pirates transferred the sisters onto a shuttle destined for [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]]. Finding not a life of servitude under Hutt cartels, but a thriving civilization and a mounting resistance, the sisters regained ownership of the ''Damsels' Distress.'' While Ysera grew sympathetic to the resistance calling itself the '''White Lotus''', believing it to be not so different than the Rebel Alliance that aided their parents during the Free Ryloth Movement, Kasula reminded her of the ongoing race. Wanting nothing to do with a resistance against insurmountable odds, Kasula convinced Ysera to get back on course.<br /> <br /> Soon thereafter, the Black Sun contacted the sisters regarding a courier run along their route. Ysera refused, wishing for nothing more to continue their legitimate business or join the resistance, should Kasula be convinced. It was a near-fatal mistake — one that resulted in a chase off the Perlemian Trade Route, and into the [[starwars:Shaltin Tunnels|Shaltin Tunnels]]. Encountering new associates of the Black Sun wherever the Tunnels took them, Kasula and Ysera were forced to lose their marks. <br /> <br /> Salvation came in the form of a black hole; rather, several of them. An abnormality termed [[The Shroud]], the field of ionized particles and debris was not unlike that of the earlier-encountered Palioxis Cloud nebula. Risking their lives against the bizarre anomaly rather than against the Black Sun's bounty hunters, Kasula and Ysera Daegella maneuvered their starship through an uncharted passage. Skirting close to gravitational pull of the black holes and near the event horizon had allows them to avoid the worst of the debris, at the risk of being forever lost to the Shroud. <br /> <br /> == The Shroud Syndicate {35 ABY - Current} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Morgan B. Sorenn|Our scouts brought back your ship from the debris field. Fortunate, as my first mate suggested firing on sight|C'ree|Make good practice.|Initial introductions aboard the ''Matron''}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella6.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, onboard the ''Godless Matron'', 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Exhausted and malnourished from their daring feats through the Shroud, Kasula and Ysera found what appeared to be a derelict vessel within the asteroid fields, a [[starwars:Lucrehulk-class battleship|Lucrehulk-class battleship]]. It, however, was the ''[[Godless Matron]]'', the base of operations for the [[Shroud Syndicate]] under the service of [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]. Having run afoul of dense debris fields and ionized clouds that disabled all but the ''Damsels'''' life support, the Daegella sisters were brought aboard the ''Matron'' via tractor beams after having their freighter scanned for munitions.<br /> <br /> Their initial treatment had been one of distrust — the outer coat of paint on the Damsels' hull had been shed to reveal the faint Black Sun beneath it, set against a purple exterior. Although standard procedure was to shoot on sight, the ''Matron's'' crew were not unaware of the Daegella sisters' fame or fortune. Nights passed under guard before the crew had found a price on the twins' heads through underworld contacts. It was both a blessing and a curse clouded in uncertainty — either the syndicate would collect the reward, sell them to the highest bidder, or kill them outright, regardless.<br /> <br /> Brought before Morgan B. Sorenn, the Pirate Queen herself, the twins' fate was weighted in one of the most unconventional settings possible for an interrogation — '''The Sinning Den'''. Basking in the artificial lighting of the neutral atmosphere, the Matron's Captain sipped on Corellian brandy as she contemplated what would befall the identical racing icons. At her side, the First Mate let her unsettling presence set a different tone for the &quot;meeting.&quot; C'ree, as she was called, surveyed the twins with a grimace one moment, and sadistic smile the next. Whether the First Mate held some grudge or ill intent was anyone's guess, as the three others engaged in surprisingly banal conversation.<br /> <br /> Baring a fresh paint scheme and a cargofull of consumables, munitions and other assorted goods, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was once again set to traverse the hyperlanes. With it, the Daegella sisters had struck a deal with the ''Matron's'' master that afforded them new challenges and new opportunities as born-again couriers. Although, their taste for the excitement that came with it led to increasingly criminal activities — piracy, smuggling, and best of all, illegal racing. Outside of the view of hololenses and galactic journalists, the Daegella sisters made their home aboard the ''[[Godless Matron]].''<br /> <br /> === Collective Profits {36 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Wouldn't have crashed if you hadn't tried to steal those supplies!|Kasula Daegella|Wouldn't have been here if you hadn't holo'd the wrong Sorenn!|The Daegella sisters, after having crash landed on Nancora}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella8.png|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, hijacking a Collective speeder, 36 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Caught in the middle of a deal between the two Sorenns and motivated with the promise of upgraded freighter and speeder components, Kasula and Ysera engaged the Collective on Nancora at Morgan Sorenn's behest to liberate certain technologies from the Technocratic Guild. Working alongside Clan Odan-Urr as a cover for their ulterior motives, the twins ran a blockade and subsequent boarding of Collective resupply shuttles destined for Nancora. Their task was doomed to fail when one of the shuttles, still docked to the '''Damsels' Distress,''' plummeted to the planet's surface. Rocked from orbit, both vessels crashed into the perilous wasteland; fortunately, the Damsels' Distress was able to recover from the fall after retrofits from the debris scattering the landscape. Following the resulting chaos, the sisters were reunited with the freighter following a dastardly speeder chase through the Badlands.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until after the battle of Nancora that the Daegella sisters were recognized for having inadvertently re-routed the Collective's support for the blockade during their daring chase, leading to their subsequent &quot;induction&quot; to the White Lotus — a collection of do-gooders with the likes of [[Clan Odan-Urr]] and [[Arcona]] among them. Unfortunately, this had also meant that the technologies destined for the ''Matron'' were likewise surrendered while the Lotus took stock of the ''Damsels''' cargo.<br /> <br /> = Appearance =<br /> <br /> == Physical Description ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella4.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Kasula Daegella is an identical mirror image of her twin sister, Ysera Daegella. Their white, alabaster skin tone can sometimes be mistaken for other hues of the spectrum when colorful light is cast over it. The sisters' daily ritual includes complimenting their appearance with brightly-colored cosmetics matching the aesthetic of their wardrobe, most often in shades of teal. Both maintain the toned hourglass figures of athletes, showing off the alluring frames beneath accentuating outfits. Dressed in thick eyeshadow, thee twins' ice-blue irises are outlined with dark lashes matching the shade of their tattooed brows. Long, unadorned lekku can most often be seen hanging behind Kasula and Ysera's shoulders or carefully wrapped around them. Capped at the sides with ear cones, the twins' identically-proportioned faces are devoid of blemishes.<br /> <br /> == Attire ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella9.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, with Tali Sroka, 37 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> The twins' sizable, fashionable wardrobe usually has something for everything, and a headdress to match. Usually seen in matching racing outfits as opposed to full flight suits, the Daegellas' vocational wardrobe varies from functional attire best suited towards harsh climates to designer cuts with a suitable amount of shown skin for the viewers. Most often chosen to represent sponsors in a chosen event, the design of these outfits range from common to exotic; sometimes with a helmet, other times without.<br /> <br /> When off the race course, Kasula and Ysera might be seen in garments reflecting the current fashion, always dressed for the occasion. Possessing sizable wardrobes, it is not uncommon to see each one dressed with their sibling in elegant [[starwars:Fleuréline weave|Fleuréline]] weave for a formal setting, and later in risqué [[starwars:shimmersilk|shimmersilk]] lingerie on the front cover of the Holonet news. Both take great pride in maintaining their lekku, and choose to make use of simple or elaborate headdresses no matter the event.<br /> <br /> = Personality and Traits =<br /> <br /> [[image:daegellamorgancree.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, with Morgan and C'ree, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Living for the thrill of being behind the controls of a starship, the Daegella sisters are fun-loving, adrenaline-chasing fantatics of their chosen profession. Craving fun and excitement, it matters little what the sisters are doing, so long as it sustains them on living life to its fullest. So long as the sisters are united, there is little reason for either of them to express emotions such as guilt, sadness or anger. Undeterred from unscrupulous activities, the sisters are constantly drawn to dangerous dealings or circumstances. Ever-increasing challenges have led to one other desire the two share: the desire to win.<br /> <br /> Although both Kasula and Ysera Daegella has managed to avoid the monotonous exotic dancing trade, neither eschewed her species’ natural talents or tendencies. Known for being so attractive as to not need to surround themselves with good-looking entourages, the Daegellas instead groom themselves or each other before and after a race in order to make the most out of their combined Holonet coverage.<br /> <br /> As a result, the Daegellas' celebrity status has seen them on the front covers of several Holonet outlets, whether for claiming prestige on the lanes or performing a dance at a designated venue. Kasula and Ysera's status can be seen as both a boon to their platform and a curse where they cannot go unnoticed in most urban settings without an excited fan demanding autographs. The twins, however, thrive on the attention, and have built a significant sum of their career on posing for photoshoots for various fashion and risqué outlets.<br /> <br /> === Tchun-Tchin ===<br /> <br /> As countless documentaries and fans can attest, Kasula Daegella and her identical twin sister Ysera Daegella are one in the same person. Kasula is never seen without Ysera, and the twins seem to share an empathetic connection that often has them finishing each other’s sentences and performing simultaneous tasks without needing to formally communicate. It is not uncommon to mistake one for the other in their ever-matching attire, though their individual identities become self-evident whenever the sisters are caught in a disagreement with one another.<br /> <br /> When separated from each other, the sisters will often be rendered incapable of forming complete thoughts, stuttering over words or forgetting the half of a starship manual that the other would be familiar with. Together, each one is able to fill the blanks of the other's knowledge, forming a collective intelligence that can rival that of most individuals.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === Morgan B. Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:0-Morgan.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Morgan B. Sorenn]] shares an unconventional relationship with each of the Daegella sisters. As with a maelstrom, the sisters find themselves drawn to the apparent dangers in being associated with the former starship captain, pirate, mercenary, and crime boss. Yet, the twins' thirst for adrenaline and lack of morals have given them an outlet with which to gorge themselves on excitement with the former crime boss. Whether seeking ulterior motives or to test the limits of the racers' capabilities, Morgan has chosen the Daegellas as her personal couriers — a less unscrupulous term for what would otherwise be described as smugglers, pirates and messengers trading underworld secrets.<br /> <br /> === C'ree ===<br /> [[File:6-Cree.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> C'ree, or Carrie as she is otherwise known, is something-to-be-avoided in the Daegellas' dealings with the Shroud Syndicate. Morgan Sorenn's enforcer and right hand, C'ree first met the Daegellas when the ''Damsels' Distress'' first ran afoul of the Shroud's dense debris fields and ionized clouds. Despite the Daegellas' involvement with Morgan Sorenn, Carrie's apparent mental deficiencies often causes immediate discomfort for the twins, in spite of promises that C'ree would not cause them harm without Morgan's consent. Nonetheless, the woman has proved unavoidable in dealings with Morgan Sorenn, and thus the sisters often trade glances at the unstable first mate — lest they be caught staring.<br /> <br /> Carrie's interest in the Daegella sisters varies from severe annoyance to genuine curiosity. Being identical twins and &quot;pretty,&quot; she can often be found staring across the table with her eyes flicking from one twin to the other as if attempting to find some distinctive difference between them. However, C'ree, Carrie's alter ego, often grows frustrated at the &quot;good&quot; manner in which the twins are portrayed in the holovids — too &quot;perfect&quot; to be the same smugglers and pirates that she finds herself working with all too often.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] is another to-be-avoided individual in the Daegellas' lives. Although, whether due to his family ties to Morgan Sorenn or Ysera's fondness for &quot;doing the right thing,&quot; the sisters have found themselves in the thick of one conflict or another against impossible odds at the behest of a Sorenn. With his sister unable or unwilling to travel into the Kiast System at times, the Daegellas have often acted as messengers between the Sorenns, or voluntold into engagements alongside [[Clan Odan-Urr]] or the White Lotus. It was because of these interactions that the Daegella sisters were once inducted into the White Lotus and hailed as heroes after inadvertently redirecting a Collective blockade during the battle of Nancora.<br /> <br /> === Tali Sroka ===<br /> [[File:1-Tali.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Tali Zorah|Tali Sroka]] is one of the Daegella sisters' biggest fans, and closest friends. While the sisters are sympathetic to the former slave's troubled past, it was her keen sense of fashion garnered from her former profession that first sparked the interest of the Daegella twins. It was for this reason that the Daegellas agreed to assist in the marketing of lekwarmers — along with several other articles of Tali's own fashionable trends being sold across galactic borders. In exchange, Tali has often made guest appearances in holoshoots and events alongside the Daegella sisters where Twi'leks are in high demand. Although Tali Sroka has since settled past the exuberance of her youth, the twins still insist on including her to share in their lifestyle.</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Ysera_and_Kasula_Daegella&diff=186083 2022-10-28T23:32:35Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: /* Tali Sroka */</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Mercenary<br /> |image=[[image:Daegella1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= Ysera and Kasula<br /> |lastname= Daegella<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]<br /> |birth=10 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= White<br /> |eyes= Ice Blue<br /> |height=1.62 Meters<br /> |weight=56.7 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |form=<br /> |fightingstyle=[[Martial Arts Forms|Corellian Kickboxing]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Racer|Racer]]<br /> |position=<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Kasula''' and '''Ysera Daegella''' are [[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]] starship pilots, racers, and occasional couriers for illegal crime organizations. [[starwars:Ryloth|Rylothian]] by birth, the twin sisters are celebrities among the galactic racing community. Famous — or infamous — as holostars in addition to their reputation in the races, their talents as pilots are unmatched by all but a select few contenders.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {10 ABY - 28 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Mikam Daegella|There's two of them! Both pale as snow, just like the Angels of Iego. What shall we name them?|Zhedra Daegella|Our little Tchun and Tchin!|Mikam and Zhedra Daegella, on naming their twins.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:FreeRyloth1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' home on Ryloth under the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Imperial Occupation]].]]<br /> <br /> Born to freedom fighters of the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Free Ryloth Movement]] in '''10 ABY''', Kasula and Ysera Daegella's birth parents '''Mikam''' and '''Zhedra''' '''Daegella''' were both war heroes of the [[starwars:Galactic Civil War|Galactic Civil War]]. Their earliest lives were spent on the outskirts of [[starwars:Tann Province|Tann Province]] on [[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]. Nicknamed &quot;tchun&quot; and &quot;tchin&quot; for being inseparable since birth, the sisters were energetic, troublesome siblings. Brought together with friends from across the galaxy, thanks to the Rebel Alliance's victory over the imperial occupation, the duo became enamored with stories of distant worlds and other cultures. Oftentimes, Ysera and Kasula would lie down to stare at the stars, weaving these tales into their imaginations of shared adventures.<br /> <br /> Before sisters reached adulthood in '''26 ABY''', each of them received an early admittance to the '''[[starwars:Sila Kott flight school|Sila Kott flight school]]''' on [[starwars:Toprawa|Toprawa]], so named after the late Rebel pilot. When the time came to leave their homeworld behind, Mikam and Zhedra passed the '''Daegella Kalikori''' down to their children, as a reminder of their home and as a token of unconditional love. Their initial studies at the flight school had been focused on all things related to starships — piloting, engineering, and astrogation in the hopes of following in their parents' footsteps. Drawn to their joint excellence in academia, even the dean was aware of their immense talent and co-dependency but made no effort to remove either of the sisters from the other's presence during exams or demonstrations, much to the chagrin of the school's flight instructors who were forced accommodate their joint efforts.<br /> <br /> Earmarked for recruitment into the Resistance following the completion of their academics, the sisters neared the end of their final semester with the intent of joining their mother in service of the New Republic, who had since been stationed as a security officer to the [[starwars:Galactic Senate|Galactic Senate]]. It was before the conclusion of these studies that one of the academy's counselors had informed the siblings of their mother's station on [[starwars:Hosnian Prime|Hosnian Prime]]. The [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] had tested its superweapon, [[starwars:Starkiller Base|Starkiller Base]], annihilating the [[starwars:Hosnian System|Hosnian System]] in an instant. The news struck a sour chord with the sisters, sending them down an irreversible path of mourning that lowered their academic prospects and would have meant the end of a bright future, were it not for the timely intervention of a man known as '''Jalut D'vul,''' a Devaronian who had followed the sisters' progress through records sent from the flight academy's offices. Rather than graduating from a prestigious flight academy, the duo transitioned into the glamorous — and dangerous world of starship racing.<br /> <br /> === Entering The Races {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The other racers? They'll scoff and stare, but it's not them that I'm mentoring; remember that.|Jalut D'vul}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Zhymmia1.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Zhymmia Vandreen, racing icon and mentor to the Daegella sisters.]]<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul began their transition to a life more dangerous than that of a smuggler, but far less rewarding in terms of fortune. He became something of a mentor, teaching the sisters how to act and function in a cutthroat vocation of athletes, personalities and icons. Most racers with distinction scoffed at Jalut's willingness to train fresh blood; others applauded the opportunity to prove themselves against new contestants. Taught to trust none other than themselves and Jalut's guidance, the sisters shunned the advice of the other racers and took to the Devaronian as their most trusted confidant. It was due to Jalut's contacts that the Daegella sisters gained their first glimpse of themselves in the background of the Holonet's live coverage of a race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]], featuring one of their idols.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul, being one of the first to spot their talent, was well aware of the twins' influences; he had worked with most of them. '''Zhymmia Vandreen,''' a [[starwars:Squamatan|Squamatan]] and one of the most prolific starship racers in the Outer Rim had agreed to further the Daegella sisters' mentorship under her own wing. At Jalut's urging shortly after the introductions, Zhymmia Vandreen allowed the Daegella sisters the use of her own racing team for training purposes, in the hopes that the sisters would be able to launch into a career that shunned new blood altogether. Zhymmia was a proponent of cultivating the next generation of talented racers — she grew tired of seeing the same names and the same starships on the covers of Holonet magazines. Added to that, she saw it as a means to retain her influence after retirement. Pit crews and Zhymmia's mechanics taught Kasula and Ysera the practical applications of starship maintenance and operation using the Squamatan's old freighter over the course of several months.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until six of those months had passed that Zhymmia Vandreen took the twins into the cockpit of her own vessel, a J-type 327 Nubian starship outfitted with the latest and greatest ion drives, hyperdrive and navicomputers that one could afford. Surrendering the controls mid-flight after watching the sisters' mouths agape in awe, she began her first lessons in teaching the next generation of starship pilots to carry on her legacy. After several years had passed and the sisters began to show talents comparable to the greatest in the industry, Zhymmia presented them with their first starship — the same [[starwars:VCX 100 Light Freighter|VCX 100 Light Freighter]] the sisters had worked on restoring under the guidance of Zhymmia's pit crew.<br /> <br /> == Holostardom {30 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Take the fastest starship, and hit the accelerators. In the race, there's no tactics, just instinct. And no small degree of luck.|Zhymmia Vandreen}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella7.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' first holonet feature, 31 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Landing their first race with [[starwars:Kuat Drive Yards|Kuat Drive Yards]], Ysera and Kasula Daegella became overnight holostars. An instant sensation, their first race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]] was a success that earned them second placement after a 42-hour long race. Their rise to fame cumulated in just three months, appearing on the front cover of Holonet magazines and having their likenesses appear on merchandise. [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] was among one of the first arms manufacturers that saw the value to investing in the duo, having their logo displayed alongside the likes of Kuat Drive Yards and [[Starwars:Rendili Star Drive|Rendili Star Drive]]. <br /> <br /> Known as much for their looks as their talents as starship pilots, the Daegella sisters increased their following after releasing a series of fashion magazines published by their sponsors and distributed across the [[starwars:Core Worlds|Core Worlds]]. As their industries molded into each other, fans flocked to their races, betting on victories for the Twi'lek sisters whenever their credit chips allowed.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul continued to aid them in an advisory role, acting as the twins' agent in matters of business and negotiation. He gained a reputation for turning down the biggest sponsors available, only to have the likes of [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] return with a deal more favorable to the aging Devaronian and his clients. However, his direct interactions with the sisters became distant as he was drawn closer to a grandfatherly role than his earlier mentorship allowed. Knowing that his heath was failing due to his old age, Jalut began to teach the sisters once more in the dealing of business and negotiation; skills both of them would need to continue their career without him.<br /> <br /> === Games Without Rules {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Out here, there's no press. No galactic news or holojournals — so hold that blaster close.|Unknown Arms Vendor}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, engaging in the lawless fringes, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Urged by the [[starwars:InterGalactic Banking Clan|banking clans]] to broaden their sponsorships, Ysera and Kasula sought after increasingly dangerous races far from the Outer Rim. Going as far as [[starwars:Wild Space|Wild Space]], the sisters went where the Outer Rim's Holonet new outlets wouldn't dare go. However, investors with deeper pockets — gangsters and criminals — watched and gambled from their sheltered hideouts. Possessing little protection in a game with few rules and regulations, the sisters began to draw dangerous enemies and few friends. At the behest of Blastech Industries, the Daegella sisters learned the rudiments of using modified DL-44 Blaster Pistols to ward off those who might venture too close to their starship.<br /> <br /> Hutt gangsters were among the first the invest in the Daegella sisters, watching their progress even as the overgrown slugs gorged themselves on Adegan eels from their lavish balconies. One effect of the sisters' presence on the course was that none fell asleep, for fear of missing some game-changing maneuver or hazardous stunt. Opposing investors would occasionally send their thugs to harass the sisters in-between races or at the refueling checkpoints. However, Ubese thugs in service to the sisters' supporters warded off the rabble.<br /> <br /> === The Black Sun {34 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Kasula Daegella|I wouldn't go so far as to call it '''smuggling''' —|Ysera Daegella|We're '''couriers'''.|Kasula and Ysera Daegella, Black Sun affiliates}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, couriers, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Gaining something of a ruthless reputation and rumored to have killed off some of the top competitors — due in no small part to the overrides installed in their astromech unit — one of the gangs saw profits where the others felt investment was too risky. The [[starwars:Black Sun|Black Sun]], a crime organization unparalleled in reach, offered vast sums of credits for the sisters' services as racers. Knowing full well that the Black Sun's intentions were far less than legal, the sisters nonetheless were molded to take risks and fell into criminal dealings. Filling a niche in the criminal underworld between smugglers and no-holds-barred racing, Ysera and Kasula referred to themselves as &quot;couriers.&quot; Where time was a matter of importance to intercept a specific parcel or communication, the Daegella sisters were given the task to race against the clock, or in some cases, rivals to complete the objective. Unlike smugglers, discretion was discouraged; wherever the sisters went, the Black Sun wished others to know the sphere of their influence. Painting the Black Sun onto the hull of their vessel while making such runs, the Daegella sisters' dealings with the Black Sun went unfounded while the vessel — and thus, the Black Sun — was recognized as being the one that finished these missions ahead of the competition.<br /> <br /> Continuing to work legitimate races as a cover, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was re-branded between races to reflect the Black Sun's influence, and changed back before the authorities could notice. Run-ins with both New Republic and [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] authorizes were inevitable — those with local authorities and rival organizations were commonplace. Although the sisters had been unable to unwind themselves from the other, Ysera grew sentimental over the legitimate business, and the kalikori that had been entrusted to them for safekeeping. Kasula, on the other hand, wanted nothing more than to chase adrenaline in the murkiest corners of the galaxy without limits.<br /> <br /> === Race Along The Perlemian Trade Route {35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Ten credits says we make it through the nebula.|Kasula Daegella|How is that fair? We'll be dead if we don't!|Ysera and Kasula Daegella, navigating the Shroud}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella5.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters engaging in the races, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Returning to race against challengers to their fame, Ysera and Kasula Daegella were given a contract to participate in a grand race along the entire [[starwars:Perlemian Trade Route|Perlemian Trade Route]]. Perceiving a shortcut that would cut across a substantial length of the trade route, the sisters instead encountered an uncharted anomaly, the [[Kiast System|Palioxis Cloud nebula]]. The immediate loss of their navigational systems proved a minor hindrance to their combined knowledge and skill, but the dense asteroid fields blocked and shifted their original route. Having lost their original heading after avoiding a near-death experience, the sisters drifted through the nebula without a sense of direction. Before either one could find their bearings, the two were forced to surrender to Sephi pirates operating within a carved-out asteroid who took note of the starship's design and linked it to the Black Sun.<br /> <br /> Holding the sisters for ransom, the pirates transferred the sisters onto a shuttle destined for [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]]. Finding not a life of servitude under Hutt cartels, but a thriving civilization and a mounting resistance, the sisters regained ownership of the ''Damsels' Distress.'' While Ysera grew sympathetic to the resistance calling itself the '''White Lotus''', believing it to be not so different than the Rebel Alliance that aided their parents during the Free Ryloth Movement, Kasula reminded her of the ongoing race. Wanting nothing to do with a resistance against insurmountable odds, Kasula convinced Ysera to get back on course.<br /> <br /> Soon thereafter, the Black Sun contacted the sisters regarding a courier run along their route. Ysera refused, wishing for nothing more to continue their legitimate business or join the resistance, should Kasula be convinced. It was a near-fatal mistake — one that resulted in a chase off the Perlemian Trade Route, and into the [[starwars:Shaltin Tunnels|Shaltin Tunnels]]. Encountering new associates of the Black Sun wherever the Tunnels took them, Kasula and Ysera were forced to lose their marks. <br /> <br /> Salvation came in the form of a black hole; rather, several of them. An abnormality termed [[The Shroud]], the field of ionized particles and debris was not unlike that of the earlier-encountered Palioxis Cloud nebula. Risking their lives against the bizarre anomaly rather than against the Black Sun's bounty hunters, Kasula and Ysera Daegella maneuvered their starship through an uncharted passage. Skirting close to gravitational pull of the black holes and near the event horizon had allows them to avoid the worst of the debris, at the risk of being forever lost to the Shroud. <br /> <br /> == The Shroud Syndicate {35 ABY - Current} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Morgan B. Sorenn|Our scouts brought back your ship from the debris field. Fortunate, as my first mate suggested firing on sight|C'ree|Make good practice.|Initial introductions aboard the ''Matron''}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella6.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, onboard the ''Godless Matron'', 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Exhausted and malnourished from their daring feats through the Shroud, Kasula and Ysera found what appeared to be a derelict vessel within the asteroid fields, a [[starwars:Lucrehulk-class battleship|Lucrehulk-class battleship]]. It, however, was the ''[[Godless Matron]]'', the base of operations for the [[Shroud Syndicate]] under the service of [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]. Having run afoul of dense debris fields and ionized clouds that disabled all but the ''Damsels'''' life support, the Daegella sisters were brought aboard the ''Matron'' via tractor beams after having their freighter scanned for munitions.<br /> <br /> Their initial treatment had been one of distrust — the outer coat of paint on the Damsels' hull had been shed to reveal the faint Black Sun beneath it, set against a purple exterior. Although standard procedure was to shoot on sight, the ''Matron's'' crew were not unaware of the Daegella sisters' fame or fortune. Nights passed under guard before the crew had found a price on the twins' heads through underworld contacts. It was both a blessing and a curse clouded in uncertainty — either the syndicate would collect the reward, sell them to the highest bidder, or kill them outright, regardless.<br /> <br /> Brought before Morgan B. Sorenn, the Pirate Queen herself, the twins' fate was weighted in one of the most unconventional settings possible for an interrogation — '''The Sinning Den'''. Basking in the artificial lighting of the neutral atmosphere, the Matron's Captain sipped on Corellian brandy as she contemplated what would befall the identical racing icons. At her side, the First Mate let her unsettling presence set a different tone for the &quot;meeting.&quot; C'ree, as she was called, surveyed the twins with a grimace one moment, and sadistic smile the next. Whether the First Mate held some grudge or ill intent was anyone's guess, as the three others engaged in surprisingly banal conversation.<br /> <br /> Baring a fresh paint scheme and a cargofull of consumables, munitions and other assorted goods, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was once again set to traverse the hyperlanes. With it, the Daegella sisters had struck a deal with the ''Matron's'' master that afforded them new challenges and new opportunities as born-again couriers. Although, their taste for the excitement that came with it led to increasingly criminal activities — piracy, smuggling, and best of all, illegal racing. Outside of the view of hololenses and galactic journalists, the Daegella sisters made their home aboard the ''[[Godless Matron]].''<br /> <br /> === Collective Profits {36 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Wouldn't have crashed if you hadn't tried to steal those supplies!|Kasula Daegella|Wouldn't have been here if you hadn't holo'd the wrong Sorenn!|The Daegella sisters, after having crash landed on Nancora}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella8.png|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, hijacking a Collective speeder, 36 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Caught in the middle of a deal between the two Sorenns and motivated with the promise of upgraded freighter and speeder components, Kasula and Ysera engaged the Collective on Nancora at Morgan Sorenn's behest to liberate certain technologies from the Technocratic Guild. Working alongside Clan Odan-Urr as a cover for their ulterior motives, the twins ran a blockade and subsequent boarding of Collective resupply shuttles destined for Nancora. Their task was doomed to fail when one of the shuttles, still docked to the '''Damsels' Distress,''' plummeted to the planet's surface. Rocked from orbit, both vessels crashed into the perilous wasteland; fortunately, the Damsels' Distress was able to recover from the fall after retrofits from the debris scattering the landscape. Following the resulting chaos, the sisters were reunited with the freighter following a dastardly speeder chase through the Badlands.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until after the battle of Nancora that the Daegella sisters were recognized for having inadvertently re-routed the Collective's support for the blockade during their daring chase, leading to their subsequent &quot;induction&quot; to the White Lotus — a collection of do-gooders with the likes of [[Clan Odan-Urr]] and [[Arcona]] among them. Unfortunately, this had also meant that the technologies destined for the ''Matron'' were likewise surrendered while the Lotus took stock of the ''Damsels''' cargo.<br /> <br /> = Appearance =<br /> <br /> == Physical Description ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella4.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Kasula Daegella is an identical mirror image of her twin sister, Ysera Daegella. Their white, alabaster skin tone can sometimes be mistaken for other hues of the spectrum when colorful light is cast over it. The sisters' daily ritual includes complimenting their appearance with brightly-colored cosmetics matching the aesthetic of their wardrobe, most often in shades of teal. Both maintain the toned hourglass figures of athletes, showing off the alluring frames beneath accentuating outfits. Dressed in thick eyeshadow, thee twins' ice-blue irises are outlined with dark lashes matching the shade of their tattooed brows. Long, unadorned lekku can most often be seen hanging behind Kasula and Ysera's shoulders or carefully wrapped around them. Capped at the sides with ear cones, the twins' identically-proportioned faces are devoid of blemishes.<br /> <br /> == Attire ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella9.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, with Tali Sroka, 37 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> The twins' sizable, fashionable wardrobe usually has something for everything, and a headdress to match. Usually seen in matching racing outfits as opposed to full flight suits, the Daegellas' vocational wardrobe varies from functional attire best suited towards harsh climates to designer cuts with a suitable amount of shown skin for the viewers. Most often chosen to represent sponsors in a chosen event, the design of these outfits range from common to exotic; sometimes with a helmet, other times without.<br /> <br /> When off the race course, Kasula and Ysera might be seen in garments reflecting the current fashion, always dressed for the occasion. Possessing sizable wardrobes, it is not uncommon to see each one dressed with their sibling in elegant [[starwars:Fleuréline weave|Fleuréline]] weave for a formal setting, and later in risqué [[starwars:shimmersilk|shimmersilk]] lingerie on the front cover of the Holonet news. Both take great pride in maintaining their lekku, and choose to make use of simple or elaborate headdresses no matter the event.<br /> <br /> = Personality and Traits =<br /> <br /> [[image:daegellamorgancree.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, with Morgan and C'ree, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Living for the thrill of being behind the controls of a starship, the Daegella sisters are fun-loving, adrenaline-chasing fantatics of their chosen profession. Craving fun and excitement, it matters little what the sisters are doing, so long as it sustains them on living life to its fullest. So long as the sisters are united, there is little reason for either of them to express emotions such as guilt, sadness or anger. Undeterred from unscrupulous activities, the sisters are constantly drawn to dangerous dealings or circumstances. Ever-increasing challenges have led to one other desire the two share: the desire to win.<br /> <br /> Although both Kasula and Ysera Daegella has managed to avoid the monotonous exotic dancing trade, neither eschewed her species’ natural talents or tendencies. Known for being so attractive as to not need to surround themselves with good-looking entourages, the Daegellas instead groom themselves or each other before and after a race in order to make the most out of their combined Holonet coverage.<br /> <br /> As a result, the Daegellas' celebrity status has seen them on the front covers of several Holonet outlets, whether for claiming prestige on the lanes or performing a dance at a designated venue. Kasula and Ysera's status can be seen as both a boon to their platform and a curse where they cannot go unnoticed in most urban settings without an excited fan demanding autographs. The twins, however, thrive on the attention, and have built a significant sum of their career on posing for photoshoots for various fashion and risqué outlets.<br /> <br /> === Tchun-Tchin ===<br /> <br /> As countless documentaries and fans can attest, Kasula Daegella and her identical twin sister Ysera Daegella are one in the same person. Kasula is never seen without Ysera, and the twins seem to share an empathetic connection that often has them finishing each other’s sentences and performing simultaneous tasks without needing to formally communicate. It is not uncommon to mistake one for the other in their ever-matching attire, though their individual identities become self-evident whenever the sisters are caught in a disagreement with one another.<br /> <br /> When separated from each other, the sisters will often be rendered incapable of forming complete thoughts, stuttering over words or forgetting the half of a starship manual that the other would be familiar with. Together, each one is able to fill the blanks of the other's knowledge, forming a collective intelligence that can rival that of most individuals.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === Morgan B. Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:0-Morgan.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Morgan B. Sorenn]] shares an unconventional relationship with each of the Daegella sisters. As with a maelstrom, the sisters find themselves drawn to the apparent dangers in being associated with the former starship captain, pirate, mercenary, and crime boss. Yet, the twins' thirst for adrenaline and lack of morals have given them an outlet with which to gorge themselves on excitement with the former crime boss. Whether seeking ulterior motives or to test the limits of the racers' capabilities, Morgan has chosen the Daegellas as her personal couriers — a less unscrupulous term for what would otherwise be described as smugglers, pirates and messengers trading underworld secrets.<br /> <br /> === C'ree ===<br /> [[File:6-Cree.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> C'ree, or Carrie as she is otherwise known, is something-to-be-avoided in the Daegellas' dealings with the Shroud Syndicate. Morgan Sorenn's enforcer and right hand, C'ree first met the Daegellas when the ''Damsels' Distress'' first ran afoul of the Shroud's dense debris fields and ionized clouds. Despite the Daegellas' involvement with Morgan Sorenn, Carrie's apparent mental deficiencies often causes immediate discomfort for the twins, in spite of promises that C'ree would not cause them harm without Morgan's consent. Nonetheless, the woman has proved unavoidable in dealings with Morgan Sorenn, and thus the sisters often trade glances at the unstable first mate — lest they be caught staring.<br /> <br /> Carrie's interest in the Daegella sisters varies from severe annoyance to genuine curiosity. Being identical twins and &quot;pretty,&quot; she can often be found staring across the table with her eyes flicking from one twin to the other as if attempting to find some distinctive difference between them. However, C'ree, Carrie's alter ego, often grows frustrated at the &quot;good&quot; manner in which the twins are portrayed in the holovids — too &quot;perfect&quot; to be the same smugglers and pirates that she finds herself working with all too often.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] is another to-be-avoided individual in the Daegellas' lives. Although, whether due to his family ties to Morgan Sorenn or Ysera's fondness for &quot;doing the right thing,&quot; the sisters have found themselves in the thick of one conflict or another against impossible odds at the behest of a Sorenn. With his sister unable or unwilling to travel into the Kiast System at times, the Daegellas have often acted as messengers between the Sorenns, or voluntold into engagements alongside [[Clan Odan-Urr]] or the White Lotus. It was because of these interactions that the Daegella sisters were once inducted into the White Lotus and hailed as heroes after inadvertently redirecting a Collective blockade during the battle of Nancora.<br /> <br /> === Tali Sroka ===<br /> [[File:1-Tali.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Tali Zorah|Tali Sroka]] is one of the Daegella sisters' biggest fans, and closest friends. While the sisters are sympathetic to the former slave's troubled past, it was her keen sense of fashion garnered from her former profession that first sparked the interest of the Daegella twins. It was for this reason that the Daegellas agreed to assist in the marketing of lekwarmers — along with several other articles of Tali's own fashionable trends being sold across galactic borders. In exchange, Tali has often made guest appearances in holoshoots and events alongside the Daegella sisters where Twi'leks are in high demand.</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Ysera_and_Kasula_Daegella&diff=186082 2022-10-28T23:29:07Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: /* Games Without Rules {33 ABY - 34 ABY} */</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Mercenary<br /> |image=[[image:Daegella1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= Ysera and Kasula<br /> |lastname= Daegella<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]<br /> |birth=10 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= White<br /> |eyes= Ice Blue<br /> |height=1.62 Meters<br /> |weight=56.7 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |form=<br /> |fightingstyle=[[Martial Arts Forms|Corellian Kickboxing]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Racer|Racer]]<br /> |position=<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Kasula''' and '''Ysera Daegella''' are [[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]] starship pilots, racers, and occasional couriers for illegal crime organizations. [[starwars:Ryloth|Rylothian]] by birth, the twin sisters are celebrities among the galactic racing community. Famous — or infamous — as holostars in addition to their reputation in the races, their talents as pilots are unmatched by all but a select few contenders.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {10 ABY - 28 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Mikam Daegella|There's two of them! Both pale as snow, just like the Angels of Iego. What shall we name them?|Zhedra Daegella|Our little Tchun and Tchin!|Mikam and Zhedra Daegella, on naming their twins.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:FreeRyloth1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' home on Ryloth under the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Imperial Occupation]].]]<br /> <br /> Born to freedom fighters of the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Free Ryloth Movement]] in '''10 ABY''', Kasula and Ysera Daegella's birth parents '''Mikam''' and '''Zhedra''' '''Daegella''' were both war heroes of the [[starwars:Galactic Civil War|Galactic Civil War]]. Their earliest lives were spent on the outskirts of [[starwars:Tann Province|Tann Province]] on [[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]. Nicknamed &quot;tchun&quot; and &quot;tchin&quot; for being inseparable since birth, the sisters were energetic, troublesome siblings. Brought together with friends from across the galaxy, thanks to the Rebel Alliance's victory over the imperial occupation, the duo became enamored with stories of distant worlds and other cultures. Oftentimes, Ysera and Kasula would lie down to stare at the stars, weaving these tales into their imaginations of shared adventures.<br /> <br /> Before sisters reached adulthood in '''26 ABY''', each of them received an early admittance to the '''[[starwars:Sila Kott flight school|Sila Kott flight school]]''' on [[starwars:Toprawa|Toprawa]], so named after the late Rebel pilot. When the time came to leave their homeworld behind, Mikam and Zhedra passed the '''Daegella Kalikori''' down to their children, as a reminder of their home and as a token of unconditional love. Their initial studies at the flight school had been focused on all things related to starships — piloting, engineering, and astrogation in the hopes of following in their parents' footsteps. Drawn to their joint excellence in academia, even the dean was aware of their immense talent and co-dependency but made no effort to remove either of the sisters from the other's presence during exams or demonstrations, much to the chagrin of the school's flight instructors who were forced accommodate their joint efforts.<br /> <br /> Earmarked for recruitment into the Resistance following the completion of their academics, the sisters neared the end of their final semester with the intent of joining their mother in service of the New Republic, who had since been stationed as a security officer to the [[starwars:Galactic Senate|Galactic Senate]]. It was before the conclusion of these studies that one of the academy's counselors had informed the siblings of their mother's station on [[starwars:Hosnian Prime|Hosnian Prime]]. The [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] had tested its superweapon, [[starwars:Starkiller Base|Starkiller Base]], annihilating the [[starwars:Hosnian System|Hosnian System]] in an instant. The news struck a sour chord with the sisters, sending them down an irreversible path of mourning that lowered their academic prospects and would have meant the end of a bright future, were it not for the timely intervention of a man known as '''Jalut D'vul,''' a Devaronian who had followed the sisters' progress through records sent from the flight academy's offices. Rather than graduating from a prestigious flight academy, the duo transitioned into the glamorous — and dangerous world of starship racing.<br /> <br /> === Entering The Races {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The other racers? They'll scoff and stare, but it's not them that I'm mentoring; remember that.|Jalut D'vul}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Zhymmia1.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Zhymmia Vandreen, racing icon and mentor to the Daegella sisters.]]<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul began their transition to a life more dangerous than that of a smuggler, but far less rewarding in terms of fortune. He became something of a mentor, teaching the sisters how to act and function in a cutthroat vocation of athletes, personalities and icons. Most racers with distinction scoffed at Jalut's willingness to train fresh blood; others applauded the opportunity to prove themselves against new contestants. Taught to trust none other than themselves and Jalut's guidance, the sisters shunned the advice of the other racers and took to the Devaronian as their most trusted confidant. It was due to Jalut's contacts that the Daegella sisters gained their first glimpse of themselves in the background of the Holonet's live coverage of a race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]], featuring one of their idols.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul, being one of the first to spot their talent, was well aware of the twins' influences; he had worked with most of them. '''Zhymmia Vandreen,''' a [[starwars:Squamatan|Squamatan]] and one of the most prolific starship racers in the Outer Rim had agreed to further the Daegella sisters' mentorship under her own wing. At Jalut's urging shortly after the introductions, Zhymmia Vandreen allowed the Daegella sisters the use of her own racing team for training purposes, in the hopes that the sisters would be able to launch into a career that shunned new blood altogether. Zhymmia was a proponent of cultivating the next generation of talented racers — she grew tired of seeing the same names and the same starships on the covers of Holonet magazines. Added to that, she saw it as a means to retain her influence after retirement. Pit crews and Zhymmia's mechanics taught Kasula and Ysera the practical applications of starship maintenance and operation using the Squamatan's old freighter over the course of several months.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until six of those months had passed that Zhymmia Vandreen took the twins into the cockpit of her own vessel, a J-type 327 Nubian starship outfitted with the latest and greatest ion drives, hyperdrive and navicomputers that one could afford. Surrendering the controls mid-flight after watching the sisters' mouths agape in awe, she began her first lessons in teaching the next generation of starship pilots to carry on her legacy. After several years had passed and the sisters began to show talents comparable to the greatest in the industry, Zhymmia presented them with their first starship — the same [[starwars:VCX 100 Light Freighter|VCX 100 Light Freighter]] the sisters had worked on restoring under the guidance of Zhymmia's pit crew.<br /> <br /> == Holostardom {30 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Take the fastest starship, and hit the accelerators. In the race, there's no tactics, just instinct. And no small degree of luck.|Zhymmia Vandreen}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella7.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' first holonet feature, 31 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Landing their first race with [[starwars:Kuat Drive Yards|Kuat Drive Yards]], Ysera and Kasula Daegella became overnight holostars. An instant sensation, their first race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]] was a success that earned them second placement after a 42-hour long race. Their rise to fame cumulated in just three months, appearing on the front cover of Holonet magazines and having their likenesses appear on merchandise. [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] was among one of the first arms manufacturers that saw the value to investing in the duo, having their logo displayed alongside the likes of Kuat Drive Yards and [[Starwars:Rendili Star Drive|Rendili Star Drive]]. <br /> <br /> Known as much for their looks as their talents as starship pilots, the Daegella sisters increased their following after releasing a series of fashion magazines published by their sponsors and distributed across the [[starwars:Core Worlds|Core Worlds]]. As their industries molded into each other, fans flocked to their races, betting on victories for the Twi'lek sisters whenever their credit chips allowed.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul continued to aid them in an advisory role, acting as the twins' agent in matters of business and negotiation. He gained a reputation for turning down the biggest sponsors available, only to have the likes of [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] return with a deal more favorable to the aging Devaronian and his clients. However, his direct interactions with the sisters became distant as he was drawn closer to a grandfatherly role than his earlier mentorship allowed. Knowing that his heath was failing due to his old age, Jalut began to teach the sisters once more in the dealing of business and negotiation; skills both of them would need to continue their career without him.<br /> <br /> === Games Without Rules {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Out here, there's no press. No galactic news or holojournals — so hold that blaster close.|Unknown Arms Vendor}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, engaging in the lawless fringes, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Urged by the [[starwars:InterGalactic Banking Clan|banking clans]] to broaden their sponsorships, Ysera and Kasula sought after increasingly dangerous races far from the Outer Rim. Going as far as [[starwars:Wild Space|Wild Space]], the sisters went where the Outer Rim's Holonet new outlets wouldn't dare go. However, investors with deeper pockets — gangsters and criminals — watched and gambled from their sheltered hideouts. Possessing little protection in a game with few rules and regulations, the sisters began to draw dangerous enemies and few friends. At the behest of Blastech Industries, the Daegella sisters learned the rudiments of using modified DL-44 Blaster Pistols to ward off those who might venture too close to their starship.<br /> <br /> Hutt gangsters were among the first the invest in the Daegella sisters, watching their progress even as the overgrown slugs gorged themselves on Adegan eels from their lavish balconies. One effect of the sisters' presence on the course was that none fell asleep, for fear of missing some game-changing maneuver or hazardous stunt. Opposing investors would occasionally send their thugs to harass the sisters in-between races or at the refueling checkpoints. However, Ubese thugs in service to the sisters' supporters warded off the rabble.<br /> <br /> === The Black Sun {34 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Kasula Daegella|I wouldn't go so far as to call it '''smuggling''' —|Ysera Daegella|We're '''couriers'''.|Kasula and Ysera Daegella, Black Sun affiliates}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, couriers, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Gaining something of a ruthless reputation and rumored to have killed off some of the top competitors — due in no small part to the overrides installed in their astromech unit — one of the gangs saw profits where the others felt investment was too risky. The [[starwars:Black Sun|Black Sun]], a crime organization unparalleled in reach, offered vast sums of credits for the sisters' services as racers. Knowing full well that the Black Sun's intentions were far less than legal, the sisters nonetheless were molded to take risks and fell into criminal dealings. Filling a niche in the criminal underworld between smugglers and no-holds-barred racing, Ysera and Kasula referred to themselves as &quot;couriers.&quot; Where time was a matter of importance to intercept a specific parcel or communication, the Daegella sisters were given the task to race against the clock, or in some cases, rivals to complete the objective. Unlike smugglers, discretion was discouraged; wherever the sisters went, the Black Sun wished others to know the sphere of their influence. Painting the Black Sun onto the hull of their vessel while making such runs, the Daegella sisters' dealings with the Black Sun went unfounded while the vessel — and thus, the Black Sun — was recognized as being the one that finished these missions ahead of the competition.<br /> <br /> Continuing to work legitimate races as a cover, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was re-branded between races to reflect the Black Sun's influence, and changed back before the authorities could notice. Run-ins with both New Republic and [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] authorizes were inevitable — those with local authorities and rival organizations were commonplace. Although the sisters had been unable to unwind themselves from the other, Ysera grew sentimental over the legitimate business, and the kalikori that had been entrusted to them for safekeeping. Kasula, on the other hand, wanted nothing more than to chase adrenaline in the murkiest corners of the galaxy without limits.<br /> <br /> === Race Along The Perlemian Trade Route {35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Ten credits says we make it through the nebula.|Kasula Daegella|How is that fair? We'll be dead if we don't!|Ysera and Kasula Daegella, navigating the Shroud}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella5.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters engaging in the races, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Returning to race against challengers to their fame, Ysera and Kasula Daegella were given a contract to participate in a grand race along the entire [[starwars:Perlemian Trade Route|Perlemian Trade Route]]. Perceiving a shortcut that would cut across a substantial length of the trade route, the sisters instead encountered an uncharted anomaly, the [[Kiast System|Palioxis Cloud nebula]]. The immediate loss of their navigational systems proved a minor hindrance to their combined knowledge and skill, but the dense asteroid fields blocked and shifted their original route. Having lost their original heading after avoiding a near-death experience, the sisters drifted through the nebula without a sense of direction. Before either one could find their bearings, the two were forced to surrender to Sephi pirates operating within a carved-out asteroid who took note of the starship's design and linked it to the Black Sun.<br /> <br /> Holding the sisters for ransom, the pirates transferred the sisters onto a shuttle destined for [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]]. Finding not a life of servitude under Hutt cartels, but a thriving civilization and a mounting resistance, the sisters regained ownership of the ''Damsels' Distress.'' While Ysera grew sympathetic to the resistance calling itself the '''White Lotus''', believing it to be not so different than the Rebel Alliance that aided their parents during the Free Ryloth Movement, Kasula reminded her of the ongoing race. Wanting nothing to do with a resistance against insurmountable odds, Kasula convinced Ysera to get back on course.<br /> <br /> Soon thereafter, the Black Sun contacted the sisters regarding a courier run along their route. Ysera refused, wishing for nothing more to continue their legitimate business or join the resistance, should Kasula be convinced. It was a near-fatal mistake — one that resulted in a chase off the Perlemian Trade Route, and into the [[starwars:Shaltin Tunnels|Shaltin Tunnels]]. Encountering new associates of the Black Sun wherever the Tunnels took them, Kasula and Ysera were forced to lose their marks. <br /> <br /> Salvation came in the form of a black hole; rather, several of them. An abnormality termed [[The Shroud]], the field of ionized particles and debris was not unlike that of the earlier-encountered Palioxis Cloud nebula. Risking their lives against the bizarre anomaly rather than against the Black Sun's bounty hunters, Kasula and Ysera Daegella maneuvered their starship through an uncharted passage. Skirting close to gravitational pull of the black holes and near the event horizon had allows them to avoid the worst of the debris, at the risk of being forever lost to the Shroud. <br /> <br /> == The Shroud Syndicate {35 ABY - Current} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Morgan B. Sorenn|Our scouts brought back your ship from the debris field. Fortunate, as my first mate suggested firing on sight|C'ree|Make good practice.|Initial introductions aboard the ''Matron''}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella6.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, onboard the ''Godless Matron'', 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Exhausted and malnourished from their daring feats through the Shroud, Kasula and Ysera found what appeared to be a derelict vessel within the asteroid fields, a [[starwars:Lucrehulk-class battleship|Lucrehulk-class battleship]]. It, however, was the ''[[Godless Matron]]'', the base of operations for the [[Shroud Syndicate]] under the service of [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]. Having run afoul of dense debris fields and ionized clouds that disabled all but the ''Damsels'''' life support, the Daegella sisters were brought aboard the ''Matron'' via tractor beams after having their freighter scanned for munitions.<br /> <br /> Their initial treatment had been one of distrust — the outer coat of paint on the Damsels' hull had been shed to reveal the faint Black Sun beneath it, set against a purple exterior. Although standard procedure was to shoot on sight, the ''Matron's'' crew were not unaware of the Daegella sisters' fame or fortune. Nights passed under guard before the crew had found a price on the twins' heads through underworld contacts. It was both a blessing and a curse clouded in uncertainty — either the syndicate would collect the reward, sell them to the highest bidder, or kill them outright, regardless.<br /> <br /> Brought before Morgan B. Sorenn, the Pirate Queen herself, the twins' fate was weighted in one of the most unconventional settings possible for an interrogation — '''The Sinning Den'''. Basking in the artificial lighting of the neutral atmosphere, the Matron's Captain sipped on Corellian brandy as she contemplated what would befall the identical racing icons. At her side, the First Mate let her unsettling presence set a different tone for the &quot;meeting.&quot; C'ree, as she was called, surveyed the twins with a grimace one moment, and sadistic smile the next. Whether the First Mate held some grudge or ill intent was anyone's guess, as the three others engaged in surprisingly banal conversation.<br /> <br /> Baring a fresh paint scheme and a cargofull of consumables, munitions and other assorted goods, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was once again set to traverse the hyperlanes. With it, the Daegella sisters had struck a deal with the ''Matron's'' master that afforded them new challenges and new opportunities as born-again couriers. Although, their taste for the excitement that came with it led to increasingly criminal activities — piracy, smuggling, and best of all, illegal racing. Outside of the view of hololenses and galactic journalists, the Daegella sisters made their home aboard the ''[[Godless Matron]].''<br /> <br /> === Collective Profits {36 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Wouldn't have crashed if you hadn't tried to steal those supplies!|Kasula Daegella|Wouldn't have been here if you hadn't holo'd the wrong Sorenn!|The Daegella sisters, after having crash landed on Nancora}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella8.png|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, hijacking a Collective speeder, 36 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Caught in the middle of a deal between the two Sorenns and motivated with the promise of upgraded freighter and speeder components, Kasula and Ysera engaged the Collective on Nancora at Morgan Sorenn's behest to liberate certain technologies from the Technocratic Guild. Working alongside Clan Odan-Urr as a cover for their ulterior motives, the twins ran a blockade and subsequent boarding of Collective resupply shuttles destined for Nancora. Their task was doomed to fail when one of the shuttles, still docked to the '''Damsels' Distress,''' plummeted to the planet's surface. Rocked from orbit, both vessels crashed into the perilous wasteland; fortunately, the Damsels' Distress was able to recover from the fall after retrofits from the debris scattering the landscape. Following the resulting chaos, the sisters were reunited with the freighter following a dastardly speeder chase through the Badlands.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until after the battle of Nancora that the Daegella sisters were recognized for having inadvertently re-routed the Collective's support for the blockade during their daring chase, leading to their subsequent &quot;induction&quot; to the White Lotus — a collection of do-gooders with the likes of [[Clan Odan-Urr]] and [[Arcona]] among them. Unfortunately, this had also meant that the technologies destined for the ''Matron'' were likewise surrendered while the Lotus took stock of the ''Damsels''' cargo.<br /> <br /> = Appearance =<br /> <br /> == Physical Description ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella4.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Kasula Daegella is an identical mirror image of her twin sister, Ysera Daegella. Their white, alabaster skin tone can sometimes be mistaken for other hues of the spectrum when colorful light is cast over it. The sisters' daily ritual includes complimenting their appearance with brightly-colored cosmetics matching the aesthetic of their wardrobe, most often in shades of teal. Both maintain the toned hourglass figures of athletes, showing off the alluring frames beneath accentuating outfits. Dressed in thick eyeshadow, thee twins' ice-blue irises are outlined with dark lashes matching the shade of their tattooed brows. Long, unadorned lekku can most often be seen hanging behind Kasula and Ysera's shoulders or carefully wrapped around them. Capped at the sides with ear cones, the twins' identically-proportioned faces are devoid of blemishes.<br /> <br /> == Attire ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella9.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, with Tali Sroka, 37 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> The twins' sizable, fashionable wardrobe usually has something for everything, and a headdress to match. Usually seen in matching racing outfits as opposed to full flight suits, the Daegellas' vocational wardrobe varies from functional attire best suited towards harsh climates to designer cuts with a suitable amount of shown skin for the viewers. Most often chosen to represent sponsors in a chosen event, the design of these outfits range from common to exotic; sometimes with a helmet, other times without.<br /> <br /> When off the race course, Kasula and Ysera might be seen in garments reflecting the current fashion, always dressed for the occasion. Possessing sizable wardrobes, it is not uncommon to see each one dressed with their sibling in elegant [[starwars:Fleuréline weave|Fleuréline]] weave for a formal setting, and later in risqué [[starwars:shimmersilk|shimmersilk]] lingerie on the front cover of the Holonet news. Both take great pride in maintaining their lekku, and choose to make use of simple or elaborate headdresses no matter the event.<br /> <br /> = Personality and Traits =<br /> <br /> [[image:daegellamorgancree.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, with Morgan and C'ree, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Living for the thrill of being behind the controls of a starship, the Daegella sisters are fun-loving, adrenaline-chasing fantatics of their chosen profession. Craving fun and excitement, it matters little what the sisters are doing, so long as it sustains them on living life to its fullest. So long as the sisters are united, there is little reason for either of them to express emotions such as guilt, sadness or anger. Undeterred from unscrupulous activities, the sisters are constantly drawn to dangerous dealings or circumstances. Ever-increasing challenges have led to one other desire the two share: the desire to win.<br /> <br /> Although both Kasula and Ysera Daegella has managed to avoid the monotonous exotic dancing trade, neither eschewed her species’ natural talents or tendencies. Known for being so attractive as to not need to surround themselves with good-looking entourages, the Daegellas instead groom themselves or each other before and after a race in order to make the most out of their combined Holonet coverage.<br /> <br /> As a result, the Daegellas' celebrity status has seen them on the front covers of several Holonet outlets, whether for claiming prestige on the lanes or performing a dance at a designated venue. Kasula and Ysera's status can be seen as both a boon to their platform and a curse where they cannot go unnoticed in most urban settings without an excited fan demanding autographs. The twins, however, thrive on the attention, and have built a significant sum of their career on posing for photoshoots for various fashion and risqué outlets.<br /> <br /> === Tchun-Tchin ===<br /> <br /> As countless documentaries and fans can attest, Kasula Daegella and her identical twin sister Ysera Daegella are one in the same person. Kasula is never seen without Ysera, and the twins seem to share an empathetic connection that often has them finishing each other’s sentences and performing simultaneous tasks without needing to formally communicate. It is not uncommon to mistake one for the other in their ever-matching attire, though their individual identities become self-evident whenever the sisters are caught in a disagreement with one another.<br /> <br /> When separated from each other, the sisters will often be rendered incapable of forming complete thoughts, stuttering over words or forgetting the half of a starship manual that the other would be familiar with. Together, each one is able to fill the blanks of the other's knowledge, forming a collective intelligence that can rival that of most individuals.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === Morgan B. Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:0-Morgan.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Morgan B. Sorenn]] shares an unconventional relationship with each of the Daegella sisters. As with a maelstrom, the sisters find themselves drawn to the apparent dangers in being associated with the former starship captain, pirate, mercenary, and crime boss. Yet, the twins' thirst for adrenaline and lack of morals have given them an outlet with which to gorge themselves on excitement with the former crime boss. Whether seeking ulterior motives or to test the limits of the racers' capabilities, Morgan has chosen the Daegellas as her personal couriers — a less unscrupulous term for what would otherwise be described as smugglers, pirates and messengers trading underworld secrets.<br /> <br /> === C'ree ===<br /> [[File:6-Cree.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> C'ree, or Carrie as she is otherwise known, is something-to-be-avoided in the Daegellas' dealings with the Shroud Syndicate. Morgan Sorenn's enforcer and right hand, C'ree first met the Daegellas when the ''Damsels' Distress'' first ran afoul of the Shroud's dense debris fields and ionized clouds. Despite the Daegellas' involvement with Morgan Sorenn, Carrie's apparent mental deficiencies often causes immediate discomfort for the twins, in spite of promises that C'ree would not cause them harm without Morgan's consent. Nonetheless, the woman has proved unavoidable in dealings with Morgan Sorenn, and thus the sisters often trade glances at the unstable first mate — lest they be caught staring.<br /> <br /> Carrie's interest in the Daegella sisters varies from severe annoyance to genuine curiosity. Being identical twins and &quot;pretty,&quot; she can often be found staring across the table with her eyes flicking from one twin to the other as if attempting to find some distinctive difference between them. However, C'ree, Carrie's alter ego, often grows frustrated at the &quot;good&quot; manner in which the twins are portrayed in the holovids — too &quot;perfect&quot; to be the same smugglers and pirates that she finds herself working with all too often.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] is another to-be-avoided individual in the Daegellas' lives. Although, whether due to his family ties to Morgan Sorenn or Ysera's fondness for &quot;doing the right thing,&quot; the sisters have found themselves in the thick of one conflict or another against impossible odds at the behest of a Sorenn. With his sister unable or unwilling to travel into the Kiast System at times, the Daegellas have often acted as messengers between the Sorenns, or voluntold into engagements alongside [[Clan Odan-Urr]] or the White Lotus. It was because of these interactions that the Daegella sisters were once inducted into the White Lotus and hailed as heroes after inadvertently redirecting a Collective blockade during the battle of Nancora.<br /> <br /> === Tali Sroka ===<br /> [[File:1-Tali.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Tali Zorah|Tali Sroka]] is one of the Daegella sisters' biggest fans, and closest friends. While the sisters are sympathetic to the former slave's troubled past, it was her keen sense of fashion garnered from her former profession that first sparked the interest of the Daegella twins. It was for this reason that the Daegellas agreed to assist in the marketing of lekwarmers — along with several other articles of Tali's own fashionable trends being sold across galactic borders. In exchange, Tali has often made guest appearances in holoshoots and events alongside the Daegella sisters where Twi'leks are in high demand. Oh occasion, the three have found themselves on missions together for the White Lotus, and have a tendency to cause trouble whenever parties are involved.</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Ysera_and_Kasula_Daegella&diff=186081 2022-10-28T23:28:46Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: /* Entering The Races {28 ABY - 30 ABY} */</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Mercenary<br /> |image=[[image:Daegella1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= Ysera and Kasula<br /> |lastname= Daegella<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]<br /> |birth=10 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= White<br /> |eyes= Ice Blue<br /> |height=1.62 Meters<br /> |weight=56.7 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |form=<br /> |fightingstyle=[[Martial Arts Forms|Corellian Kickboxing]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Racer|Racer]]<br /> |position=<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Kasula''' and '''Ysera Daegella''' are [[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]] starship pilots, racers, and occasional couriers for illegal crime organizations. [[starwars:Ryloth|Rylothian]] by birth, the twin sisters are celebrities among the galactic racing community. Famous — or infamous — as holostars in addition to their reputation in the races, their talents as pilots are unmatched by all but a select few contenders.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {10 ABY - 28 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Mikam Daegella|There's two of them! Both pale as snow, just like the Angels of Iego. What shall we name them?|Zhedra Daegella|Our little Tchun and Tchin!|Mikam and Zhedra Daegella, on naming their twins.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:FreeRyloth1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' home on Ryloth under the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Imperial Occupation]].]]<br /> <br /> Born to freedom fighters of the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Free Ryloth Movement]] in '''10 ABY''', Kasula and Ysera Daegella's birth parents '''Mikam''' and '''Zhedra''' '''Daegella''' were both war heroes of the [[starwars:Galactic Civil War|Galactic Civil War]]. Their earliest lives were spent on the outskirts of [[starwars:Tann Province|Tann Province]] on [[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]. Nicknamed &quot;tchun&quot; and &quot;tchin&quot; for being inseparable since birth, the sisters were energetic, troublesome siblings. Brought together with friends from across the galaxy, thanks to the Rebel Alliance's victory over the imperial occupation, the duo became enamored with stories of distant worlds and other cultures. Oftentimes, Ysera and Kasula would lie down to stare at the stars, weaving these tales into their imaginations of shared adventures.<br /> <br /> Before sisters reached adulthood in '''26 ABY''', each of them received an early admittance to the '''[[starwars:Sila Kott flight school|Sila Kott flight school]]''' on [[starwars:Toprawa|Toprawa]], so named after the late Rebel pilot. When the time came to leave their homeworld behind, Mikam and Zhedra passed the '''Daegella Kalikori''' down to their children, as a reminder of their home and as a token of unconditional love. Their initial studies at the flight school had been focused on all things related to starships — piloting, engineering, and astrogation in the hopes of following in their parents' footsteps. Drawn to their joint excellence in academia, even the dean was aware of their immense talent and co-dependency but made no effort to remove either of the sisters from the other's presence during exams or demonstrations, much to the chagrin of the school's flight instructors who were forced accommodate their joint efforts.<br /> <br /> Earmarked for recruitment into the Resistance following the completion of their academics, the sisters neared the end of their final semester with the intent of joining their mother in service of the New Republic, who had since been stationed as a security officer to the [[starwars:Galactic Senate|Galactic Senate]]. It was before the conclusion of these studies that one of the academy's counselors had informed the siblings of their mother's station on [[starwars:Hosnian Prime|Hosnian Prime]]. The [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] had tested its superweapon, [[starwars:Starkiller Base|Starkiller Base]], annihilating the [[starwars:Hosnian System|Hosnian System]] in an instant. The news struck a sour chord with the sisters, sending them down an irreversible path of mourning that lowered their academic prospects and would have meant the end of a bright future, were it not for the timely intervention of a man known as '''Jalut D'vul,''' a Devaronian who had followed the sisters' progress through records sent from the flight academy's offices. Rather than graduating from a prestigious flight academy, the duo transitioned into the glamorous — and dangerous world of starship racing.<br /> <br /> === Entering The Races {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The other racers? They'll scoff and stare, but it's not them that I'm mentoring; remember that.|Jalut D'vul}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Zhymmia1.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Zhymmia Vandreen, racing icon and mentor to the Daegella sisters.]]<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul began their transition to a life more dangerous than that of a smuggler, but far less rewarding in terms of fortune. He became something of a mentor, teaching the sisters how to act and function in a cutthroat vocation of athletes, personalities and icons. Most racers with distinction scoffed at Jalut's willingness to train fresh blood; others applauded the opportunity to prove themselves against new contestants. Taught to trust none other than themselves and Jalut's guidance, the sisters shunned the advice of the other racers and took to the Devaronian as their most trusted confidant. It was due to Jalut's contacts that the Daegella sisters gained their first glimpse of themselves in the background of the Holonet's live coverage of a race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]], featuring one of their idols.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul, being one of the first to spot their talent, was well aware of the twins' influences; he had worked with most of them. '''Zhymmia Vandreen,''' a [[starwars:Squamatan|Squamatan]] and one of the most prolific starship racers in the Outer Rim had agreed to further the Daegella sisters' mentorship under her own wing. At Jalut's urging shortly after the introductions, Zhymmia Vandreen allowed the Daegella sisters the use of her own racing team for training purposes, in the hopes that the sisters would be able to launch into a career that shunned new blood altogether. Zhymmia was a proponent of cultivating the next generation of talented racers — she grew tired of seeing the same names and the same starships on the covers of Holonet magazines. Added to that, she saw it as a means to retain her influence after retirement. Pit crews and Zhymmia's mechanics taught Kasula and Ysera the practical applications of starship maintenance and operation using the Squamatan's old freighter over the course of several months.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until six of those months had passed that Zhymmia Vandreen took the twins into the cockpit of her own vessel, a J-type 327 Nubian starship outfitted with the latest and greatest ion drives, hyperdrive and navicomputers that one could afford. Surrendering the controls mid-flight after watching the sisters' mouths agape in awe, she began her first lessons in teaching the next generation of starship pilots to carry on her legacy. After several years had passed and the sisters began to show talents comparable to the greatest in the industry, Zhymmia presented them with their first starship — the same [[starwars:VCX 100 Light Freighter|VCX 100 Light Freighter]] the sisters had worked on restoring under the guidance of Zhymmia's pit crew.<br /> <br /> == Holostardom {30 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Take the fastest starship, and hit the accelerators. In the race, there's no tactics, just instinct. And no small degree of luck.|Zhymmia Vandreen}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella7.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' first holonet feature, 31 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Landing their first race with [[starwars:Kuat Drive Yards|Kuat Drive Yards]], Ysera and Kasula Daegella became overnight holostars. An instant sensation, their first race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]] was a success that earned them second placement after a 42-hour long race. Their rise to fame cumulated in just three months, appearing on the front cover of Holonet magazines and having their likenesses appear on merchandise. [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] was among one of the first arms manufacturers that saw the value to investing in the duo, having their logo displayed alongside the likes of Kuat Drive Yards and [[Starwars:Rendili Star Drive|Rendili Star Drive]]. <br /> <br /> Known as much for their looks as their talents as starship pilots, the Daegella sisters increased their following after releasing a series of fashion magazines published by their sponsors and distributed across the [[starwars:Core Worlds|Core Worlds]]. As their industries molded into each other, fans flocked to their races, betting on victories for the Twi'lek sisters whenever their credit chips allowed.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul continued to aid them in an advisory role, acting as the twins' agent in matters of business and negotiation. He gained a reputation for turning down the biggest sponsors available, only to have the likes of [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] return with a deal more favorable to the aging Devaronian and his clients. However, his direct interactions with the sisters became distant as he was drawn closer to a grandfatherly role than his earlier mentorship allowed. Knowing that his heath was failing due to his old age, Jalut began to teach the sisters once more in the dealing of business and negotiation; skills both of them would need to continue their career without him.<br /> <br /> === Games Without Rules {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Out here, there's no press. No galactic news or holojournals — so hold that blaster close.|Unknown Arms Vendor}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, engaging in the lawless fringes, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Urged by the [[starwars:InterGalactic Banking Clan|banking clans]] to broaden their sponsorships, Ysera and Kasula sought after increasingly dangerous races far from the Outer Rim. Going as far as [[starwars:Wild Space|Wild Space]], the sisters went where the Outer Rim's Holonet new outlets wouldn't dare go. However, investors with deeper pockets — gangsters and criminals — watched and gambled from their sheltered hideouts. Possessing little protection in a game with few rules and regulations, the sisters began to draw dangerous enemies and few friends. At the behest of Blastech Industries, the Daegella sisters learned the rudiments of using modified DL-44 Blaster Pistols to ward off those who might venture too close to their starship.<br /> <br /> Hutt gangsters were among the first the invest in the Daegella sisters, watching their progress even as the overgrown slugs gorged themselves on Adegan eels from their lavish balconies. One effect of the sisters' presence on the course was that none fell asleep, for fear of missing some game-changing maneuver or hazardous stunt. Opposing investors would occasionally send their thugs to harass the sisters in-between races or at the refueling checkpoints. However, Ubese thugs in service to the sisters' supporters warded off the rabble.<br /> <br /> As a show of good faith from a rival racer, the sisters were given an astromech outfitted with basic defense mechanisms. However, the droid was in fact a [[starwars:BT-1 assassin droid|BT-1 series assassin droid]] programmed to terminate one, or both of the Daegella sisters. Fortunately, the droid malfunctioned following a botched reset following inspection, installing overrides that did not allow it to harm the sisters; rather, it was overridden to protect them from harm. Aware of this programming override, it was forced to go against its original purpose, but hid its most violent protocols from the sisters' notice.<br /> <br /> === The Black Sun {34 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Kasula Daegella|I wouldn't go so far as to call it '''smuggling''' —|Ysera Daegella|We're '''couriers'''.|Kasula and Ysera Daegella, Black Sun affiliates}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, couriers, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Gaining something of a ruthless reputation and rumored to have killed off some of the top competitors — due in no small part to the overrides installed in their astromech unit — one of the gangs saw profits where the others felt investment was too risky. The [[starwars:Black Sun|Black Sun]], a crime organization unparalleled in reach, offered vast sums of credits for the sisters' services as racers. Knowing full well that the Black Sun's intentions were far less than legal, the sisters nonetheless were molded to take risks and fell into criminal dealings. Filling a niche in the criminal underworld between smugglers and no-holds-barred racing, Ysera and Kasula referred to themselves as &quot;couriers.&quot; Where time was a matter of importance to intercept a specific parcel or communication, the Daegella sisters were given the task to race against the clock, or in some cases, rivals to complete the objective. Unlike smugglers, discretion was discouraged; wherever the sisters went, the Black Sun wished others to know the sphere of their influence. Painting the Black Sun onto the hull of their vessel while making such runs, the Daegella sisters' dealings with the Black Sun went unfounded while the vessel — and thus, the Black Sun — was recognized as being the one that finished these missions ahead of the competition.<br /> <br /> Continuing to work legitimate races as a cover, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was re-branded between races to reflect the Black Sun's influence, and changed back before the authorities could notice. Run-ins with both New Republic and [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] authorizes were inevitable — those with local authorities and rival organizations were commonplace. Although the sisters had been unable to unwind themselves from the other, Ysera grew sentimental over the legitimate business, and the kalikori that had been entrusted to them for safekeeping. Kasula, on the other hand, wanted nothing more than to chase adrenaline in the murkiest corners of the galaxy without limits.<br /> <br /> === Race Along The Perlemian Trade Route {35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Ten credits says we make it through the nebula.|Kasula Daegella|How is that fair? We'll be dead if we don't!|Ysera and Kasula Daegella, navigating the Shroud}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella5.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters engaging in the races, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Returning to race against challengers to their fame, Ysera and Kasula Daegella were given a contract to participate in a grand race along the entire [[starwars:Perlemian Trade Route|Perlemian Trade Route]]. Perceiving a shortcut that would cut across a substantial length of the trade route, the sisters instead encountered an uncharted anomaly, the [[Kiast System|Palioxis Cloud nebula]]. The immediate loss of their navigational systems proved a minor hindrance to their combined knowledge and skill, but the dense asteroid fields blocked and shifted their original route. Having lost their original heading after avoiding a near-death experience, the sisters drifted through the nebula without a sense of direction. Before either one could find their bearings, the two were forced to surrender to Sephi pirates operating within a carved-out asteroid who took note of the starship's design and linked it to the Black Sun.<br /> <br /> Holding the sisters for ransom, the pirates transferred the sisters onto a shuttle destined for [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]]. Finding not a life of servitude under Hutt cartels, but a thriving civilization and a mounting resistance, the sisters regained ownership of the ''Damsels' Distress.'' While Ysera grew sympathetic to the resistance calling itself the '''White Lotus''', believing it to be not so different than the Rebel Alliance that aided their parents during the Free Ryloth Movement, Kasula reminded her of the ongoing race. Wanting nothing to do with a resistance against insurmountable odds, Kasula convinced Ysera to get back on course.<br /> <br /> Soon thereafter, the Black Sun contacted the sisters regarding a courier run along their route. Ysera refused, wishing for nothing more to continue their legitimate business or join the resistance, should Kasula be convinced. It was a near-fatal mistake — one that resulted in a chase off the Perlemian Trade Route, and into the [[starwars:Shaltin Tunnels|Shaltin Tunnels]]. Encountering new associates of the Black Sun wherever the Tunnels took them, Kasula and Ysera were forced to lose their marks. <br /> <br /> Salvation came in the form of a black hole; rather, several of them. An abnormality termed [[The Shroud]], the field of ionized particles and debris was not unlike that of the earlier-encountered Palioxis Cloud nebula. Risking their lives against the bizarre anomaly rather than against the Black Sun's bounty hunters, Kasula and Ysera Daegella maneuvered their starship through an uncharted passage. Skirting close to gravitational pull of the black holes and near the event horizon had allows them to avoid the worst of the debris, at the risk of being forever lost to the Shroud. <br /> <br /> == The Shroud Syndicate {35 ABY - Current} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Morgan B. Sorenn|Our scouts brought back your ship from the debris field. Fortunate, as my first mate suggested firing on sight|C'ree|Make good practice.|Initial introductions aboard the ''Matron''}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella6.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, onboard the ''Godless Matron'', 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Exhausted and malnourished from their daring feats through the Shroud, Kasula and Ysera found what appeared to be a derelict vessel within the asteroid fields, a [[starwars:Lucrehulk-class battleship|Lucrehulk-class battleship]]. It, however, was the ''[[Godless Matron]]'', the base of operations for the [[Shroud Syndicate]] under the service of [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]. Having run afoul of dense debris fields and ionized clouds that disabled all but the ''Damsels'''' life support, the Daegella sisters were brought aboard the ''Matron'' via tractor beams after having their freighter scanned for munitions.<br /> <br /> Their initial treatment had been one of distrust — the outer coat of paint on the Damsels' hull had been shed to reveal the faint Black Sun beneath it, set against a purple exterior. Although standard procedure was to shoot on sight, the ''Matron's'' crew were not unaware of the Daegella sisters' fame or fortune. Nights passed under guard before the crew had found a price on the twins' heads through underworld contacts. It was both a blessing and a curse clouded in uncertainty — either the syndicate would collect the reward, sell them to the highest bidder, or kill them outright, regardless.<br /> <br /> Brought before Morgan B. Sorenn, the Pirate Queen herself, the twins' fate was weighted in one of the most unconventional settings possible for an interrogation — '''The Sinning Den'''. Basking in the artificial lighting of the neutral atmosphere, the Matron's Captain sipped on Corellian brandy as she contemplated what would befall the identical racing icons. At her side, the First Mate let her unsettling presence set a different tone for the &quot;meeting.&quot; C'ree, as she was called, surveyed the twins with a grimace one moment, and sadistic smile the next. Whether the First Mate held some grudge or ill intent was anyone's guess, as the three others engaged in surprisingly banal conversation.<br /> <br /> Baring a fresh paint scheme and a cargofull of consumables, munitions and other assorted goods, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was once again set to traverse the hyperlanes. With it, the Daegella sisters had struck a deal with the ''Matron's'' master that afforded them new challenges and new opportunities as born-again couriers. Although, their taste for the excitement that came with it led to increasingly criminal activities — piracy, smuggling, and best of all, illegal racing. Outside of the view of hololenses and galactic journalists, the Daegella sisters made their home aboard the ''[[Godless Matron]].''<br /> <br /> === Collective Profits {36 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Wouldn't have crashed if you hadn't tried to steal those supplies!|Kasula Daegella|Wouldn't have been here if you hadn't holo'd the wrong Sorenn!|The Daegella sisters, after having crash landed on Nancora}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella8.png|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, hijacking a Collective speeder, 36 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Caught in the middle of a deal between the two Sorenns and motivated with the promise of upgraded freighter and speeder components, Kasula and Ysera engaged the Collective on Nancora at Morgan Sorenn's behest to liberate certain technologies from the Technocratic Guild. Working alongside Clan Odan-Urr as a cover for their ulterior motives, the twins ran a blockade and subsequent boarding of Collective resupply shuttles destined for Nancora. Their task was doomed to fail when one of the shuttles, still docked to the '''Damsels' Distress,''' plummeted to the planet's surface. Rocked from orbit, both vessels crashed into the perilous wasteland; fortunately, the Damsels' Distress was able to recover from the fall after retrofits from the debris scattering the landscape. Following the resulting chaos, the sisters were reunited with the freighter following a dastardly speeder chase through the Badlands.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until after the battle of Nancora that the Daegella sisters were recognized for having inadvertently re-routed the Collective's support for the blockade during their daring chase, leading to their subsequent &quot;induction&quot; to the White Lotus — a collection of do-gooders with the likes of [[Clan Odan-Urr]] and [[Arcona]] among them. Unfortunately, this had also meant that the technologies destined for the ''Matron'' were likewise surrendered while the Lotus took stock of the ''Damsels''' cargo.<br /> <br /> = Appearance =<br /> <br /> == Physical Description ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella4.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Kasula Daegella is an identical mirror image of her twin sister, Ysera Daegella. Their white, alabaster skin tone can sometimes be mistaken for other hues of the spectrum when colorful light is cast over it. The sisters' daily ritual includes complimenting their appearance with brightly-colored cosmetics matching the aesthetic of their wardrobe, most often in shades of teal. Both maintain the toned hourglass figures of athletes, showing off the alluring frames beneath accentuating outfits. Dressed in thick eyeshadow, thee twins' ice-blue irises are outlined with dark lashes matching the shade of their tattooed brows. Long, unadorned lekku can most often be seen hanging behind Kasula and Ysera's shoulders or carefully wrapped around them. Capped at the sides with ear cones, the twins' identically-proportioned faces are devoid of blemishes.<br /> <br /> == Attire ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella9.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, with Tali Sroka, 37 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> The twins' sizable, fashionable wardrobe usually has something for everything, and a headdress to match. Usually seen in matching racing outfits as opposed to full flight suits, the Daegellas' vocational wardrobe varies from functional attire best suited towards harsh climates to designer cuts with a suitable amount of shown skin for the viewers. Most often chosen to represent sponsors in a chosen event, the design of these outfits range from common to exotic; sometimes with a helmet, other times without.<br /> <br /> When off the race course, Kasula and Ysera might be seen in garments reflecting the current fashion, always dressed for the occasion. Possessing sizable wardrobes, it is not uncommon to see each one dressed with their sibling in elegant [[starwars:Fleuréline weave|Fleuréline]] weave for a formal setting, and later in risqué [[starwars:shimmersilk|shimmersilk]] lingerie on the front cover of the Holonet news. Both take great pride in maintaining their lekku, and choose to make use of simple or elaborate headdresses no matter the event.<br /> <br /> = Personality and Traits =<br /> <br /> [[image:daegellamorgancree.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, with Morgan and C'ree, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Living for the thrill of being behind the controls of a starship, the Daegella sisters are fun-loving, adrenaline-chasing fantatics of their chosen profession. Craving fun and excitement, it matters little what the sisters are doing, so long as it sustains them on living life to its fullest. So long as the sisters are united, there is little reason for either of them to express emotions such as guilt, sadness or anger. Undeterred from unscrupulous activities, the sisters are constantly drawn to dangerous dealings or circumstances. Ever-increasing challenges have led to one other desire the two share: the desire to win.<br /> <br /> Although both Kasula and Ysera Daegella has managed to avoid the monotonous exotic dancing trade, neither eschewed her species’ natural talents or tendencies. Known for being so attractive as to not need to surround themselves with good-looking entourages, the Daegellas instead groom themselves or each other before and after a race in order to make the most out of their combined Holonet coverage.<br /> <br /> As a result, the Daegellas' celebrity status has seen them on the front covers of several Holonet outlets, whether for claiming prestige on the lanes or performing a dance at a designated venue. Kasula and Ysera's status can be seen as both a boon to their platform and a curse where they cannot go unnoticed in most urban settings without an excited fan demanding autographs. The twins, however, thrive on the attention, and have built a significant sum of their career on posing for photoshoots for various fashion and risqué outlets.<br /> <br /> === Tchun-Tchin ===<br /> <br /> As countless documentaries and fans can attest, Kasula Daegella and her identical twin sister Ysera Daegella are one in the same person. Kasula is never seen without Ysera, and the twins seem to share an empathetic connection that often has them finishing each other’s sentences and performing simultaneous tasks without needing to formally communicate. It is not uncommon to mistake one for the other in their ever-matching attire, though their individual identities become self-evident whenever the sisters are caught in a disagreement with one another.<br /> <br /> When separated from each other, the sisters will often be rendered incapable of forming complete thoughts, stuttering over words or forgetting the half of a starship manual that the other would be familiar with. Together, each one is able to fill the blanks of the other's knowledge, forming a collective intelligence that can rival that of most individuals.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === Morgan B. Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:0-Morgan.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Morgan B. Sorenn]] shares an unconventional relationship with each of the Daegella sisters. As with a maelstrom, the sisters find themselves drawn to the apparent dangers in being associated with the former starship captain, pirate, mercenary, and crime boss. Yet, the twins' thirst for adrenaline and lack of morals have given them an outlet with which to gorge themselves on excitement with the former crime boss. Whether seeking ulterior motives or to test the limits of the racers' capabilities, Morgan has chosen the Daegellas as her personal couriers — a less unscrupulous term for what would otherwise be described as smugglers, pirates and messengers trading underworld secrets.<br /> <br /> === C'ree ===<br /> [[File:6-Cree.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> C'ree, or Carrie as she is otherwise known, is something-to-be-avoided in the Daegellas' dealings with the Shroud Syndicate. Morgan Sorenn's enforcer and right hand, C'ree first met the Daegellas when the ''Damsels' Distress'' first ran afoul of the Shroud's dense debris fields and ionized clouds. Despite the Daegellas' involvement with Morgan Sorenn, Carrie's apparent mental deficiencies often causes immediate discomfort for the twins, in spite of promises that C'ree would not cause them harm without Morgan's consent. Nonetheless, the woman has proved unavoidable in dealings with Morgan Sorenn, and thus the sisters often trade glances at the unstable first mate — lest they be caught staring.<br /> <br /> Carrie's interest in the Daegella sisters varies from severe annoyance to genuine curiosity. Being identical twins and &quot;pretty,&quot; she can often be found staring across the table with her eyes flicking from one twin to the other as if attempting to find some distinctive difference between them. However, C'ree, Carrie's alter ego, often grows frustrated at the &quot;good&quot; manner in which the twins are portrayed in the holovids — too &quot;perfect&quot; to be the same smugglers and pirates that she finds herself working with all too often.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] is another to-be-avoided individual in the Daegellas' lives. Although, whether due to his family ties to Morgan Sorenn or Ysera's fondness for &quot;doing the right thing,&quot; the sisters have found themselves in the thick of one conflict or another against impossible odds at the behest of a Sorenn. With his sister unable or unwilling to travel into the Kiast System at times, the Daegellas have often acted as messengers between the Sorenns, or voluntold into engagements alongside [[Clan Odan-Urr]] or the White Lotus. It was because of these interactions that the Daegella sisters were once inducted into the White Lotus and hailed as heroes after inadvertently redirecting a Collective blockade during the battle of Nancora.<br /> <br /> === Tali Sroka ===<br /> [[File:1-Tali.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Tali Zorah|Tali Sroka]] is one of the Daegella sisters' biggest fans, and closest friends. While the sisters are sympathetic to the former slave's troubled past, it was her keen sense of fashion garnered from her former profession that first sparked the interest of the Daegella twins. It was for this reason that the Daegellas agreed to assist in the marketing of lekwarmers — along with several other articles of Tali's own fashionable trends being sold across galactic borders. In exchange, Tali has often made guest appearances in holoshoots and events alongside the Daegella sisters where Twi'leks are in high demand. Oh occasion, the three have found themselves on missions together for the White Lotus, and have a tendency to cause trouble whenever parties are involved.</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Ysera_and_Kasula_Daegella&diff=186080 2022-10-28T23:25:33Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: /* The Black Sun {34 ABY - 35 ABY} */</p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Mercenary<br /> |image=[[image:Daegella1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= Ysera and Kasula<br /> |lastname= Daegella<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]<br /> |birth=10 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= White<br /> |eyes= Ice Blue<br /> |height=1.62 Meters<br /> |weight=56.7 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |form=<br /> |fightingstyle=[[Martial Arts Forms|Corellian Kickboxing]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Racer|Racer]]<br /> |position=<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Kasula''' and '''Ysera Daegella''' are [[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]] starship pilots, racers, and occasional couriers for illegal crime organizations. [[starwars:Ryloth|Rylothian]] by birth, the twin sisters are celebrities among the galactic racing community. Famous — or infamous — as holostars in addition to their reputation in the races, their talents as pilots are unmatched by all but a select few contenders.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {10 ABY - 28 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Mikam Daegella|There's two of them! Both pale as snow, just like the Angels of Iego. What shall we name them?|Zhedra Daegella|Our little Tchun and Tchin!|Mikam and Zhedra Daegella, on naming their twins.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:FreeRyloth1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' home on Ryloth under the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Imperial Occupation]].]]<br /> <br /> Born to freedom fighters of the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Free Ryloth Movement]] in '''10 ABY''', Kasula and Ysera Daegella's birth parents '''Mikam''' and '''Zhedra''' '''Daegella''' were both war heroes of the [[starwars:Galactic Civil War|Galactic Civil War]]. Their earliest lives were spent on the outskirts of [[starwars:Tann Province|Tann Province]] on [[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]. Nicknamed &quot;tchun&quot; and &quot;tchin&quot; for being inseparable since birth, the sisters were energetic, troublesome siblings. Brought together with friends from across the galaxy, thanks to the Rebel Alliance's victory over the imperial occupation, the duo became enamored with stories of distant worlds and other cultures. Oftentimes, Ysera and Kasula would lie down to stare at the stars, weaving these tales into their imaginations of shared adventures.<br /> <br /> Before sisters reached adulthood in '''26 ABY''', each of them received an early admittance to the '''[[starwars:Sila Kott flight school|Sila Kott flight school]]''' on [[starwars:Toprawa|Toprawa]], so named after the late Rebel pilot. When the time came to leave their homeworld behind, Mikam and Zhedra passed the '''Daegella Kalikori''' down to their children, as a reminder of their home and as a token of unconditional love. Their initial studies at the flight school had been focused on all things related to starships — piloting, engineering, and astrogation in the hopes of following in their parents' footsteps. Drawn to their joint excellence in academia, even the dean was aware of their immense talent and co-dependency but made no effort to remove either of the sisters from the other's presence during exams or demonstrations, much to the chagrin of the school's flight instructors who were forced accommodate their joint efforts.<br /> <br /> Earmarked for recruitment into the Resistance following the completion of their academics, the sisters neared the end of their final semester with the intent of joining their mother in service of the New Republic, who had since been stationed as a security officer to the [[starwars:Galactic Senate|Galactic Senate]]. It was before the conclusion of these studies that one of the academy's counselors had informed the siblings of their mother's station on [[starwars:Hosnian Prime|Hosnian Prime]]. The [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] had tested its superweapon, [[starwars:Starkiller Base|Starkiller Base]], annihilating the [[starwars:Hosnian System|Hosnian System]] in an instant. The news struck a sour chord with the sisters, sending them down an irreversible path of mourning that lowered their academic prospects and would have meant the end of a bright future, were it not for the timely intervention of a man known as '''Jalut D'vul,''' a Devaronian who had followed the sisters' progress through records sent from the flight academy's offices. Rather than graduating from a prestigious flight academy, the duo transitioned into the glamorous — and dangerous world of starship racing.<br /> <br /> === Entering The Races {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The other racers? They'll scoff and stare, but it's not them that I'm mentoring; remember that.|Jalut D'vul}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Zhymmia1.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Zhymmia Vandreen, racing icon and mentor to the Daegella sisters.]]<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul began their transition to a life more dangerous than that of a smuggler, but far less rewarding in terms of fortune. He became something of a mentor, teaching the sisters how to act and function in a cutthroat vocation of athletes, personalities and icons. Most racers with distinction scoffed at Jalut's willingness to train fresh blood; others applauded the opportunity to prove themselves against new contestants. Taught to trust none other than themselves and Jalut's guidance, the sisters shunned the advice of the other racers and took to the Devaronian as their most trusted confidant. It was due to Jalut's contacts that the Daegella sisters gained their first glimpse of themselves in the background of the Holonet's live coverage of a race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]], featuring one of their idols.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul, being one of the first to spot their talent, was well aware of the twins' influences; he had worked with most of them. '''Zhymmia Vandreen,''' a [[starwars:Squamatan|Squamatan]] and one of the most prolific starship racers in the Outer Rim had agreed to further the Daegella sisters' mentorship under her own wing. At Jalut's urging shortly after the introductions, Zhymmia Vandreen allowed the Daegella sisters the use of her own racing team for training purposes, in the hopes that the sisters would be able to launch into a career that shunned new blood altogether. Zhymmia was a proponent of cultivating the next generation of talented racers — she grew tired of seeing the same names and the same starships on the covers of Holonet magazines. Added to that, she saw it as a means to retain her influence after retirement. Pit crews and Zhymmia's own mechanics taught Kasula and Ysera the fundamentals of starship maintenance and operation using the Squamatan's old freighter over the course of several months.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until six of those months had passed that Zhymmia Vandreen took the twins into the cockpit of her own vessel, a J-type 327 Nubian starship outfitted with the latest and greatest ion drives, hyperdrive and navicomputers that one could afford. Surrendering the controls mid-flight after watching the sisters' mouths agape in awe, she began her first lessons in teaching the next generation of starship pilots to carry on her legacy. After several years had passed and the sisters began to show talents comparable to the greatest in the industry, Zhymmia presented them with their first starship — the same [[starwars:VCX 100 Light Freighter|VCX 100 Light Freighter]] the sisters had worked on restoring under the guidance of Zhymmia's pit crew.<br /> <br /> == Holostardom {30 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Take the fastest starship, and hit the accelerators. In the race, there's no tactics, just instinct. And no small degree of luck.|Zhymmia Vandreen}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella7.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' first holonet feature, 31 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Landing their first race with [[starwars:Kuat Drive Yards|Kuat Drive Yards]], Ysera and Kasula Daegella became overnight holostars. An instant sensation, their first race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]] was a success that earned them second placement after a 42-hour long race. Their rise to fame cumulated in just three months, appearing on the front cover of Holonet magazines and having their likenesses appear on merchandise. [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] was among one of the first arms manufacturers that saw the value to investing in the duo, having their logo displayed alongside the likes of Kuat Drive Yards and [[Starwars:Rendili Star Drive|Rendili Star Drive]]. <br /> <br /> Known as much for their looks as their talents as starship pilots, the Daegella sisters increased their following after releasing a series of fashion magazines published by their sponsors and distributed across the [[starwars:Core Worlds|Core Worlds]]. As their industries molded into each other, fans flocked to their races, betting on victories for the Twi'lek sisters whenever their credit chips allowed.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul continued to aid them in an advisory role, acting as the twins' agent in matters of business and negotiation. He gained a reputation for turning down the biggest sponsors available, only to have the likes of [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] return with a deal more favorable to the aging Devaronian and his clients. However, his direct interactions with the sisters became distant as he was drawn closer to a grandfatherly role than his earlier mentorship allowed. Knowing that his heath was failing due to his old age, Jalut began to teach the sisters once more in the dealing of business and negotiation; skills both of them would need to continue their career without him.<br /> <br /> === Games Without Rules {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Out here, there's no press. No galactic news or holojournals — so hold that blaster close.|Unknown Arms Vendor}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, engaging in the lawless fringes, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Urged by the [[starwars:InterGalactic Banking Clan|banking clans]] to broaden their sponsorships, Ysera and Kasula sought after increasingly dangerous races far from the Outer Rim. Going as far as [[starwars:Wild Space|Wild Space]], the sisters went where the Outer Rim's Holonet new outlets wouldn't dare go. However, investors with deeper pockets — gangsters and criminals — watched and gambled from their sheltered hideouts. Possessing little protection in a game with few rules and regulations, the sisters began to draw dangerous enemies and few friends. At the behest of Blastech Industries, the Daegella sisters learned the rudiments of using modified DL-44 Blaster Pistols to ward off those who might venture too close to their starship.<br /> <br /> Hutt gangsters were among the first the invest in the Daegella sisters, watching their progress even as the overgrown slugs gorged themselves on Adegan eels from their lavish balconies. One effect of the sisters' presence on the course was that none fell asleep, for fear of missing some game-changing maneuver or hazardous stunt. Opposing investors would occasionally send their thugs to harass the sisters in-between races or at the refueling checkpoints. However, Ubese thugs in service to the sisters' supporters warded off the rabble.<br /> <br /> As a show of good faith from a rival racer, the sisters were given an astromech outfitted with basic defense mechanisms. However, the droid was in fact a [[starwars:BT-1 assassin droid|BT-1 series assassin droid]] programmed to terminate one, or both of the Daegella sisters. Fortunately, the droid malfunctioned following a botched reset following inspection, installing overrides that did not allow it to harm the sisters; rather, it was overridden to protect them from harm. Aware of this programming override, it was forced to go against its original purpose, but hid its most violent protocols from the sisters' notice.<br /> <br /> === The Black Sun {34 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Kasula Daegella|I wouldn't go so far as to call it '''smuggling''' —|Ysera Daegella|We're '''couriers'''.|Kasula and Ysera Daegella, Black Sun affiliates}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, couriers, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Gaining something of a ruthless reputation and rumored to have killed off some of the top competitors — due in no small part to the overrides installed in their astromech unit — one of the gangs saw profits where the others felt investment was too risky. The [[starwars:Black Sun|Black Sun]], a crime organization unparalleled in reach, offered vast sums of credits for the sisters' services as racers. Knowing full well that the Black Sun's intentions were far less than legal, the sisters nonetheless were molded to take risks and fell into criminal dealings. Filling a niche in the criminal underworld between smugglers and no-holds-barred racing, Ysera and Kasula referred to themselves as &quot;couriers.&quot; Where time was a matter of importance to intercept a specific parcel or communication, the Daegella sisters were given the task to race against the clock, or in some cases, rivals to complete the objective. Unlike smugglers, discretion was discouraged; wherever the sisters went, the Black Sun wished others to know the sphere of their influence. Painting the Black Sun onto the hull of their vessel while making such runs, the Daegella sisters' dealings with the Black Sun went unfounded while the vessel — and thus, the Black Sun — was recognized as being the one that finished these missions ahead of the competition.<br /> <br /> Continuing to work legitimate races as a cover, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was re-branded between races to reflect the Black Sun's influence, and changed back before the authorities could notice. Run-ins with both New Republic and [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] authorizes were inevitable — those with local authorities and rival organizations were commonplace. Although the sisters had been unable to unwind themselves from the other, Ysera grew sentimental over the legitimate business, and the kalikori that had been entrusted to them for safekeeping. Kasula, on the other hand, wanted nothing more than to chase adrenaline in the murkiest corners of the galaxy without limits.<br /> <br /> === Race Along The Perlemian Trade Route {35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Ten credits says we make it through the nebula.|Kasula Daegella|How is that fair? We'll be dead if we don't!|Ysera and Kasula Daegella, navigating the Shroud}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella5.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters engaging in the races, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Returning to race against challengers to their fame, Ysera and Kasula Daegella were given a contract to participate in a grand race along the entire [[starwars:Perlemian Trade Route|Perlemian Trade Route]]. Perceiving a shortcut that would cut across a substantial length of the trade route, the sisters instead encountered an uncharted anomaly, the [[Kiast System|Palioxis Cloud nebula]]. The immediate loss of their navigational systems proved a minor hindrance to their combined knowledge and skill, but the dense asteroid fields blocked and shifted their original route. Having lost their original heading after avoiding a near-death experience, the sisters drifted through the nebula without a sense of direction. Before either one could find their bearings, the two were forced to surrender to Sephi pirates operating within a carved-out asteroid who took note of the starship's design and linked it to the Black Sun.<br /> <br /> Holding the sisters for ransom, the pirates transferred the sisters onto a shuttle destined for [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]]. Finding not a life of servitude under Hutt cartels, but a thriving civilization and a mounting resistance, the sisters regained ownership of the ''Damsels' Distress.'' While Ysera grew sympathetic to the resistance calling itself the '''White Lotus''', believing it to be not so different than the Rebel Alliance that aided their parents during the Free Ryloth Movement, Kasula reminded her of the ongoing race. Wanting nothing to do with a resistance against insurmountable odds, Kasula convinced Ysera to get back on course.<br /> <br /> Soon thereafter, the Black Sun contacted the sisters regarding a courier run along their route. Ysera refused, wishing for nothing more to continue their legitimate business or join the resistance, should Kasula be convinced. It was a near-fatal mistake — one that resulted in a chase off the Perlemian Trade Route, and into the [[starwars:Shaltin Tunnels|Shaltin Tunnels]]. Encountering new associates of the Black Sun wherever the Tunnels took them, Kasula and Ysera were forced to lose their marks. <br /> <br /> Salvation came in the form of a black hole; rather, several of them. An abnormality termed [[The Shroud]], the field of ionized particles and debris was not unlike that of the earlier-encountered Palioxis Cloud nebula. Risking their lives against the bizarre anomaly rather than against the Black Sun's bounty hunters, Kasula and Ysera Daegella maneuvered their starship through an uncharted passage. Skirting close to gravitational pull of the black holes and near the event horizon had allows them to avoid the worst of the debris, at the risk of being forever lost to the Shroud. <br /> <br /> == The Shroud Syndicate {35 ABY - Current} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Morgan B. Sorenn|Our scouts brought back your ship from the debris field. Fortunate, as my first mate suggested firing on sight|C'ree|Make good practice.|Initial introductions aboard the ''Matron''}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella6.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, onboard the ''Godless Matron'', 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Exhausted and malnourished from their daring feats through the Shroud, Kasula and Ysera found what appeared to be a derelict vessel within the asteroid fields, a [[starwars:Lucrehulk-class battleship|Lucrehulk-class battleship]]. It, however, was the ''[[Godless Matron]]'', the base of operations for the [[Shroud Syndicate]] under the service of [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]. Having run afoul of dense debris fields and ionized clouds that disabled all but the ''Damsels'''' life support, the Daegella sisters were brought aboard the ''Matron'' via tractor beams after having their freighter scanned for munitions.<br /> <br /> Their initial treatment had been one of distrust — the outer coat of paint on the Damsels' hull had been shed to reveal the faint Black Sun beneath it, set against a purple exterior. Although standard procedure was to shoot on sight, the ''Matron's'' crew were not unaware of the Daegella sisters' fame or fortune. Nights passed under guard before the crew had found a price on the twins' heads through underworld contacts. It was both a blessing and a curse clouded in uncertainty — either the syndicate would collect the reward, sell them to the highest bidder, or kill them outright, regardless.<br /> <br /> Brought before Morgan B. Sorenn, the Pirate Queen herself, the twins' fate was weighted in one of the most unconventional settings possible for an interrogation — '''The Sinning Den'''. Basking in the artificial lighting of the neutral atmosphere, the Matron's Captain sipped on Corellian brandy as she contemplated what would befall the identical racing icons. At her side, the First Mate let her unsettling presence set a different tone for the &quot;meeting.&quot; C'ree, as she was called, surveyed the twins with a grimace one moment, and sadistic smile the next. Whether the First Mate held some grudge or ill intent was anyone's guess, as the three others engaged in surprisingly banal conversation.<br /> <br /> Baring a fresh paint scheme and a cargofull of consumables, munitions and other assorted goods, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was once again set to traverse the hyperlanes. With it, the Daegella sisters had struck a deal with the ''Matron's'' master that afforded them new challenges and new opportunities as born-again couriers. Although, their taste for the excitement that came with it led to increasingly criminal activities — piracy, smuggling, and best of all, illegal racing. Outside of the view of hololenses and galactic journalists, the Daegella sisters made their home aboard the ''[[Godless Matron]].''<br /> <br /> === Collective Profits {36 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Wouldn't have crashed if you hadn't tried to steal those supplies!|Kasula Daegella|Wouldn't have been here if you hadn't holo'd the wrong Sorenn!|The Daegella sisters, after having crash landed on Nancora}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella8.png|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, hijacking a Collective speeder, 36 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Caught in the middle of a deal between the two Sorenns and motivated with the promise of upgraded freighter and speeder components, Kasula and Ysera engaged the Collective on Nancora at Morgan Sorenn's behest to liberate certain technologies from the Technocratic Guild. Working alongside Clan Odan-Urr as a cover for their ulterior motives, the twins ran a blockade and subsequent boarding of Collective resupply shuttles destined for Nancora. Their task was doomed to fail when one of the shuttles, still docked to the '''Damsels' Distress,''' plummeted to the planet's surface. Rocked from orbit, both vessels crashed into the perilous wasteland; fortunately, the Damsels' Distress was able to recover from the fall after retrofits from the debris scattering the landscape. Following the resulting chaos, the sisters were reunited with the freighter following a dastardly speeder chase through the Badlands.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until after the battle of Nancora that the Daegella sisters were recognized for having inadvertently re-routed the Collective's support for the blockade during their daring chase, leading to their subsequent &quot;induction&quot; to the White Lotus — a collection of do-gooders with the likes of [[Clan Odan-Urr]] and [[Arcona]] among them. Unfortunately, this had also meant that the technologies destined for the ''Matron'' were likewise surrendered while the Lotus took stock of the ''Damsels''' cargo.<br /> <br /> = Appearance =<br /> <br /> == Physical Description ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella4.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Kasula Daegella is an identical mirror image of her twin sister, Ysera Daegella. Their white, alabaster skin tone can sometimes be mistaken for other hues of the spectrum when colorful light is cast over it. The sisters' daily ritual includes complimenting their appearance with brightly-colored cosmetics matching the aesthetic of their wardrobe, most often in shades of teal. Both maintain the toned hourglass figures of athletes, showing off the alluring frames beneath accentuating outfits. Dressed in thick eyeshadow, thee twins' ice-blue irises are outlined with dark lashes matching the shade of their tattooed brows. Long, unadorned lekku can most often be seen hanging behind Kasula and Ysera's shoulders or carefully wrapped around them. Capped at the sides with ear cones, the twins' identically-proportioned faces are devoid of blemishes.<br /> <br /> == Attire ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella9.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, with Tali Sroka, 37 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> The twins' sizable, fashionable wardrobe usually has something for everything, and a headdress to match. Usually seen in matching racing outfits as opposed to full flight suits, the Daegellas' vocational wardrobe varies from functional attire best suited towards harsh climates to designer cuts with a suitable amount of shown skin for the viewers. Most often chosen to represent sponsors in a chosen event, the design of these outfits range from common to exotic; sometimes with a helmet, other times without.<br /> <br /> When off the race course, Kasula and Ysera might be seen in garments reflecting the current fashion, always dressed for the occasion. Possessing sizable wardrobes, it is not uncommon to see each one dressed with their sibling in elegant [[starwars:Fleuréline weave|Fleuréline]] weave for a formal setting, and later in risqué [[starwars:shimmersilk|shimmersilk]] lingerie on the front cover of the Holonet news. Both take great pride in maintaining their lekku, and choose to make use of simple or elaborate headdresses no matter the event.<br /> <br /> = Personality and Traits =<br /> <br /> [[image:daegellamorgancree.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, with Morgan and C'ree, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Living for the thrill of being behind the controls of a starship, the Daegella sisters are fun-loving, adrenaline-chasing fantatics of their chosen profession. Craving fun and excitement, it matters little what the sisters are doing, so long as it sustains them on living life to its fullest. So long as the sisters are united, there is little reason for either of them to express emotions such as guilt, sadness or anger. Undeterred from unscrupulous activities, the sisters are constantly drawn to dangerous dealings or circumstances. Ever-increasing challenges have led to one other desire the two share: the desire to win.<br /> <br /> Although both Kasula and Ysera Daegella has managed to avoid the monotonous exotic dancing trade, neither eschewed her species’ natural talents or tendencies. Known for being so attractive as to not need to surround themselves with good-looking entourages, the Daegellas instead groom themselves or each other before and after a race in order to make the most out of their combined Holonet coverage.<br /> <br /> As a result, the Daegellas' celebrity status has seen them on the front covers of several Holonet outlets, whether for claiming prestige on the lanes or performing a dance at a designated venue. Kasula and Ysera's status can be seen as both a boon to their platform and a curse where they cannot go unnoticed in most urban settings without an excited fan demanding autographs. The twins, however, thrive on the attention, and have built a significant sum of their career on posing for photoshoots for various fashion and risqué outlets.<br /> <br /> === Tchun-Tchin ===<br /> <br /> As countless documentaries and fans can attest, Kasula Daegella and her identical twin sister Ysera Daegella are one in the same person. Kasula is never seen without Ysera, and the twins seem to share an empathetic connection that often has them finishing each other’s sentences and performing simultaneous tasks without needing to formally communicate. It is not uncommon to mistake one for the other in their ever-matching attire, though their individual identities become self-evident whenever the sisters are caught in a disagreement with one another.<br /> <br /> When separated from each other, the sisters will often be rendered incapable of forming complete thoughts, stuttering over words or forgetting the half of a starship manual that the other would be familiar with. Together, each one is able to fill the blanks of the other's knowledge, forming a collective intelligence that can rival that of most individuals.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === Morgan B. Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:0-Morgan.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Morgan B. Sorenn]] shares an unconventional relationship with each of the Daegella sisters. As with a maelstrom, the sisters find themselves drawn to the apparent dangers in being associated with the former starship captain, pirate, mercenary, and crime boss. Yet, the twins' thirst for adrenaline and lack of morals have given them an outlet with which to gorge themselves on excitement with the former crime boss. Whether seeking ulterior motives or to test the limits of the racers' capabilities, Morgan has chosen the Daegellas as her personal couriers — a less unscrupulous term for what would otherwise be described as smugglers, pirates and messengers trading underworld secrets.<br /> <br /> === C'ree ===<br /> [[File:6-Cree.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> C'ree, or Carrie as she is otherwise known, is something-to-be-avoided in the Daegellas' dealings with the Shroud Syndicate. Morgan Sorenn's enforcer and right hand, C'ree first met the Daegellas when the ''Damsels' Distress'' first ran afoul of the Shroud's dense debris fields and ionized clouds. Despite the Daegellas' involvement with Morgan Sorenn, Carrie's apparent mental deficiencies often causes immediate discomfort for the twins, in spite of promises that C'ree would not cause them harm without Morgan's consent. Nonetheless, the woman has proved unavoidable in dealings with Morgan Sorenn, and thus the sisters often trade glances at the unstable first mate — lest they be caught staring.<br /> <br /> Carrie's interest in the Daegella sisters varies from severe annoyance to genuine curiosity. Being identical twins and &quot;pretty,&quot; she can often be found staring across the table with her eyes flicking from one twin to the other as if attempting to find some distinctive difference between them. However, C'ree, Carrie's alter ego, often grows frustrated at the &quot;good&quot; manner in which the twins are portrayed in the holovids — too &quot;perfect&quot; to be the same smugglers and pirates that she finds herself working with all too often.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] is another to-be-avoided individual in the Daegellas' lives. Although, whether due to his family ties to Morgan Sorenn or Ysera's fondness for &quot;doing the right thing,&quot; the sisters have found themselves in the thick of one conflict or another against impossible odds at the behest of a Sorenn. With his sister unable or unwilling to travel into the Kiast System at times, the Daegellas have often acted as messengers between the Sorenns, or voluntold into engagements alongside [[Clan Odan-Urr]] or the White Lotus. It was because of these interactions that the Daegella sisters were once inducted into the White Lotus and hailed as heroes after inadvertently redirecting a Collective blockade during the battle of Nancora.<br /> <br /> === Tali Sroka ===<br /> [[File:1-Tali.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Tali Zorah|Tali Sroka]] is one of the Daegella sisters' biggest fans, and closest friends. While the sisters are sympathetic to the former slave's troubled past, it was her keen sense of fashion garnered from her former profession that first sparked the interest of the Daegella twins. It was for this reason that the Daegellas agreed to assist in the marketing of lekwarmers — along with several other articles of Tali's own fashionable trends being sold across galactic borders. In exchange, Tali has often made guest appearances in holoshoots and events alongside the Daegella sisters where Twi'leks are in high demand. Oh occasion, the three have found themselves on missions together for the White Lotus, and have a tendency to cause trouble whenever parties are involved.</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Ysera_and_Kasula_Daegella&diff=186079 2022-10-28T23:23:59Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Mercenary<br /> |image=[[image:Daegella1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= Ysera and Kasula<br /> |lastname= Daegella<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]<br /> |birth=10 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= White<br /> |eyes= Ice Blue<br /> |height=1.62 Meters<br /> |weight=56.7 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |form=<br /> |fightingstyle=[[Martial Arts Forms|Corellian Kickboxing]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Racer|Racer]]<br /> |position=<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Kasula''' and '''Ysera Daegella''' are [[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]] starship pilots, racers, and occasional couriers for illegal crime organizations. [[starwars:Ryloth|Rylothian]] by birth, the twin sisters are celebrities among the galactic racing community. Famous — or infamous — as holostars in addition to their reputation in the races, their talents as pilots are unmatched by all but a select few contenders.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {10 ABY - 28 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Mikam Daegella|There's two of them! Both pale as snow, just like the Angels of Iego. What shall we name them?|Zhedra Daegella|Our little Tchun and Tchin!|Mikam and Zhedra Daegella, on naming their twins.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:FreeRyloth1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' home on Ryloth under the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Imperial Occupation]].]]<br /> <br /> Born to freedom fighters of the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Free Ryloth Movement]] in '''10 ABY''', Kasula and Ysera Daegella's birth parents '''Mikam''' and '''Zhedra''' '''Daegella''' were both war heroes of the [[starwars:Galactic Civil War|Galactic Civil War]]. Their earliest lives were spent on the outskirts of [[starwars:Tann Province|Tann Province]] on [[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]. Nicknamed &quot;tchun&quot; and &quot;tchin&quot; for being inseparable since birth, the sisters were energetic, troublesome siblings. Brought together with friends from across the galaxy, thanks to the Rebel Alliance's victory over the imperial occupation, the duo became enamored with stories of distant worlds and other cultures. Oftentimes, Ysera and Kasula would lie down to stare at the stars, weaving these tales into their imaginations of shared adventures.<br /> <br /> Before sisters reached adulthood in '''26 ABY''', each of them received an early admittance to the '''[[starwars:Sila Kott flight school|Sila Kott flight school]]''' on [[starwars:Toprawa|Toprawa]], so named after the late Rebel pilot. When the time came to leave their homeworld behind, Mikam and Zhedra passed the '''Daegella Kalikori''' down to their children, as a reminder of their home and as a token of unconditional love. Their initial studies at the flight school had been focused on all things related to starships — piloting, engineering, and astrogation in the hopes of following in their parents' footsteps. Drawn to their joint excellence in academia, even the dean was aware of their immense talent and co-dependency but made no effort to remove either of the sisters from the other's presence during exams or demonstrations, much to the chagrin of the school's flight instructors who were forced accommodate their joint efforts.<br /> <br /> Earmarked for recruitment into the Resistance following the completion of their academics, the sisters neared the end of their final semester with the intent of joining their mother in service of the New Republic, who had since been stationed as a security officer to the [[starwars:Galactic Senate|Galactic Senate]]. It was before the conclusion of these studies that one of the academy's counselors had informed the siblings of their mother's station on [[starwars:Hosnian Prime|Hosnian Prime]]. The [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] had tested its superweapon, [[starwars:Starkiller Base|Starkiller Base]], annihilating the [[starwars:Hosnian System|Hosnian System]] in an instant. The news struck a sour chord with the sisters, sending them down an irreversible path of mourning that lowered their academic prospects and would have meant the end of a bright future, were it not for the timely intervention of a man known as '''Jalut D'vul,''' a Devaronian who had followed the sisters' progress through records sent from the flight academy's offices. Rather than graduating from a prestigious flight academy, the duo transitioned into the glamorous — and dangerous world of starship racing.<br /> <br /> === Entering The Races {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The other racers? They'll scoff and stare, but it's not them that I'm mentoring; remember that.|Jalut D'vul}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Zhymmia1.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Zhymmia Vandreen, racing icon and mentor to the Daegella sisters.]]<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul began their transition to a life more dangerous than that of a smuggler, but far less rewarding in terms of fortune. He became something of a mentor, teaching the sisters how to act and function in a cutthroat vocation of athletes, personalities and icons. Most racers with distinction scoffed at Jalut's willingness to train fresh blood; others applauded the opportunity to prove themselves against new contestants. Taught to trust none other than themselves and Jalut's guidance, the sisters shunned the advice of the other racers and took to the Devaronian as their most trusted confidant. It was due to Jalut's contacts that the Daegella sisters gained their first glimpse of themselves in the background of the Holonet's live coverage of a race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]], featuring one of their idols.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul, being one of the first to spot their talent, was well aware of the twins' influences; he had worked with most of them. '''Zhymmia Vandreen,''' a [[starwars:Squamatan|Squamatan]] and one of the most prolific starship racers in the Outer Rim had agreed to further the Daegella sisters' mentorship under her own wing. At Jalut's urging shortly after the introductions, Zhymmia Vandreen allowed the Daegella sisters the use of her own racing team for training purposes, in the hopes that the sisters would be able to launch into a career that shunned new blood altogether. Zhymmia was a proponent of cultivating the next generation of talented racers — she grew tired of seeing the same names and the same starships on the covers of Holonet magazines. Added to that, she saw it as a means to retain her influence after retirement. Pit crews and Zhymmia's own mechanics taught Kasula and Ysera the fundamentals of starship maintenance and operation using the Squamatan's old freighter over the course of several months.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until six of those months had passed that Zhymmia Vandreen took the twins into the cockpit of her own vessel, a J-type 327 Nubian starship outfitted with the latest and greatest ion drives, hyperdrive and navicomputers that one could afford. Surrendering the controls mid-flight after watching the sisters' mouths agape in awe, she began her first lessons in teaching the next generation of starship pilots to carry on her legacy. After several years had passed and the sisters began to show talents comparable to the greatest in the industry, Zhymmia presented them with their first starship — the same [[starwars:VCX 100 Light Freighter|VCX 100 Light Freighter]] the sisters had worked on restoring under the guidance of Zhymmia's pit crew.<br /> <br /> == Holostardom {30 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Take the fastest starship, and hit the accelerators. In the race, there's no tactics, just instinct. And no small degree of luck.|Zhymmia Vandreen}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella7.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' first holonet feature, 31 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Landing their first race with [[starwars:Kuat Drive Yards|Kuat Drive Yards]], Ysera and Kasula Daegella became overnight holostars. An instant sensation, their first race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]] was a success that earned them second placement after a 42-hour long race. Their rise to fame cumulated in just three months, appearing on the front cover of Holonet magazines and having their likenesses appear on merchandise. [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] was among one of the first arms manufacturers that saw the value to investing in the duo, having their logo displayed alongside the likes of Kuat Drive Yards and [[Starwars:Rendili Star Drive|Rendili Star Drive]]. <br /> <br /> Known as much for their looks as their talents as starship pilots, the Daegella sisters increased their following after releasing a series of fashion magazines published by their sponsors and distributed across the [[starwars:Core Worlds|Core Worlds]]. As their industries molded into each other, fans flocked to their races, betting on victories for the Twi'lek sisters whenever their credit chips allowed.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul continued to aid them in an advisory role, acting as the twins' agent in matters of business and negotiation. He gained a reputation for turning down the biggest sponsors available, only to have the likes of [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] return with a deal more favorable to the aging Devaronian and his clients. However, his direct interactions with the sisters became distant as he was drawn closer to a grandfatherly role than his earlier mentorship allowed. Knowing that his heath was failing due to his old age, Jalut began to teach the sisters once more in the dealing of business and negotiation; skills both of them would need to continue their career without him.<br /> <br /> === Games Without Rules {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Out here, there's no press. No galactic news or holojournals — so hold that blaster close.|Unknown Arms Vendor}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, engaging in the lawless fringes, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Urged by the [[starwars:InterGalactic Banking Clan|banking clans]] to broaden their sponsorships, Ysera and Kasula sought after increasingly dangerous races far from the Outer Rim. Going as far as [[starwars:Wild Space|Wild Space]], the sisters went where the Outer Rim's Holonet new outlets wouldn't dare go. However, investors with deeper pockets — gangsters and criminals — watched and gambled from their sheltered hideouts. Possessing little protection in a game with few rules and regulations, the sisters began to draw dangerous enemies and few friends. At the behest of Blastech Industries, the Daegella sisters learned the rudiments of using modified DL-44 Blaster Pistols to ward off those who might venture too close to their starship.<br /> <br /> Hutt gangsters were among the first the invest in the Daegella sisters, watching their progress even as the overgrown slugs gorged themselves on Adegan eels from their lavish balconies. One effect of the sisters' presence on the course was that none fell asleep, for fear of missing some game-changing maneuver or hazardous stunt. Opposing investors would occasionally send their thugs to harass the sisters in-between races or at the refueling checkpoints. However, Ubese thugs in service to the sisters' supporters warded off the rabble.<br /> <br /> As a show of good faith from a rival racer, the sisters were given an astromech outfitted with basic defense mechanisms. However, the droid was in fact a [[starwars:BT-1 assassin droid|BT-1 series assassin droid]] programmed to terminate one, or both of the Daegella sisters. Fortunately, the droid malfunctioned following a botched reset following inspection, installing overrides that did not allow it to harm the sisters; rather, it was overridden to protect them from harm. Aware of this programming override, it was forced to go against its original purpose, but hid its most violent protocols from the sisters' notice.<br /> <br /> === The Black Sun {34 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Kasula Daegella|I wouldn't go so far as to call it '''smuggling''' —|Ysera Daegella|We're '''couriers'''.|Kasula and Ysera Daegella, Black Sun affiliates}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, couriers, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Gaining something of a ruthless reputation and rumored to have killed off some of the top competitors — due in no small part to the overrides installed in their astromech unit — one of the gangs saw profits where the others felt investment was too risky. The [[starwars:Black Sun|Black Sun]], a crime organization unparalleled in reach, offered vast sums of credits for the sisters' services as racers. Knowing full well that the Black Sun's intentions were far less than legal, the sisters nonetheless were molded to take risks and fell into criminal dealings. Filling a niche in the criminal underworld between smugglers and no-holds-barred racing, Ysera and Kasula referred to themselves as &quot;couriers.&quot; Where time was a matter of importance to intercept a specific parcel or communication, the Daegella sisters were given the task to race against the clock, or in some cases, rivals to complete the objective. Unlike smugglers, discretion was discouraged; wherever the sisters went, the Black Sun wished others to know the sphere of their influence. Painting the Black Sun onto the hull of their vessel while making such runs, the Daegella sisters' dealings with the Black Sun went unfounded while the vessel — and thus, the Black Sun — was recognized as being the one that finished these missions ahead of the competition.<br /> <br /> Continuing to work legitimate races as a cover, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was re-branded between races to reflect the Black Sun's influence, and changed back before the authorities could notice. Run-ins with both New Republic and [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] authorizes were inevitable — those with local authorities and rival organizations were commonplace. Although the sisters had been unable to unwind themselves from the other, Ysera grew sentimental over the legitimate business, and the kalikori passed down from their deceased parents. Kasula, on the other hand, wanted nothing more than to chase adrenaline in the murkiest corners of the galaxy without limits.<br /> <br /> === Race Along The Perlemian Trade Route {35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Ten credits says we make it through the nebula.|Kasula Daegella|How is that fair? We'll be dead if we don't!|Ysera and Kasula Daegella, navigating the Shroud}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella5.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters engaging in the races, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Returning to race against challengers to their fame, Ysera and Kasula Daegella were given a contract to participate in a grand race along the entire [[starwars:Perlemian Trade Route|Perlemian Trade Route]]. Perceiving a shortcut that would cut across a substantial length of the trade route, the sisters instead encountered an uncharted anomaly, the [[Kiast System|Palioxis Cloud nebula]]. The immediate loss of their navigational systems proved a minor hindrance to their combined knowledge and skill, but the dense asteroid fields blocked and shifted their original route. Having lost their original heading after avoiding a near-death experience, the sisters drifted through the nebula without a sense of direction. Before either one could find their bearings, the two were forced to surrender to Sephi pirates operating within a carved-out asteroid who took note of the starship's design and linked it to the Black Sun.<br /> <br /> Holding the sisters for ransom, the pirates transferred the sisters onto a shuttle destined for [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]]. Finding not a life of servitude under Hutt cartels, but a thriving civilization and a mounting resistance, the sisters regained ownership of the ''Damsels' Distress.'' While Ysera grew sympathetic to the resistance calling itself the '''White Lotus''', believing it to be not so different than the Rebel Alliance that aided their parents during the Free Ryloth Movement, Kasula reminded her of the ongoing race. Wanting nothing to do with a resistance against insurmountable odds, Kasula convinced Ysera to get back on course.<br /> <br /> Soon thereafter, the Black Sun contacted the sisters regarding a courier run along their route. Ysera refused, wishing for nothing more to continue their legitimate business or join the resistance, should Kasula be convinced. It was a near-fatal mistake — one that resulted in a chase off the Perlemian Trade Route, and into the [[starwars:Shaltin Tunnels|Shaltin Tunnels]]. Encountering new associates of the Black Sun wherever the Tunnels took them, Kasula and Ysera were forced to lose their marks. <br /> <br /> Salvation came in the form of a black hole; rather, several of them. An abnormality termed [[The Shroud]], the field of ionized particles and debris was not unlike that of the earlier-encountered Palioxis Cloud nebula. Risking their lives against the bizarre anomaly rather than against the Black Sun's bounty hunters, Kasula and Ysera Daegella maneuvered their starship through an uncharted passage. Skirting close to gravitational pull of the black holes and near the event horizon had allows them to avoid the worst of the debris, at the risk of being forever lost to the Shroud. <br /> <br /> == The Shroud Syndicate {35 ABY - Current} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Morgan B. Sorenn|Our scouts brought back your ship from the debris field. Fortunate, as my first mate suggested firing on sight|C'ree|Make good practice.|Initial introductions aboard the ''Matron''}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella6.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, onboard the ''Godless Matron'', 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Exhausted and malnourished from their daring feats through the Shroud, Kasula and Ysera found what appeared to be a derelict vessel within the asteroid fields, a [[starwars:Lucrehulk-class battleship|Lucrehulk-class battleship]]. It, however, was the ''[[Godless Matron]]'', the base of operations for the [[Shroud Syndicate]] under the service of [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]. Having run afoul of dense debris fields and ionized clouds that disabled all but the ''Damsels'''' life support, the Daegella sisters were brought aboard the ''Matron'' via tractor beams after having their freighter scanned for munitions.<br /> <br /> Their initial treatment had been one of distrust — the outer coat of paint on the Damsels' hull had been shed to reveal the faint Black Sun beneath it, set against a purple exterior. Although standard procedure was to shoot on sight, the ''Matron's'' crew were not unaware of the Daegella sisters' fame or fortune. Nights passed under guard before the crew had found a price on the twins' heads through underworld contacts. It was both a blessing and a curse clouded in uncertainty — either the syndicate would collect the reward, sell them to the highest bidder, or kill them outright, regardless.<br /> <br /> Brought before Morgan B. Sorenn, the Pirate Queen herself, the twins' fate was weighted in one of the most unconventional settings possible for an interrogation — '''The Sinning Den'''. Basking in the artificial lighting of the neutral atmosphere, the Matron's Captain sipped on Corellian brandy as she contemplated what would befall the identical racing icons. At her side, the First Mate let her unsettling presence set a different tone for the &quot;meeting.&quot; C'ree, as she was called, surveyed the twins with a grimace one moment, and sadistic smile the next. Whether the First Mate held some grudge or ill intent was anyone's guess, as the three others engaged in surprisingly banal conversation.<br /> <br /> Baring a fresh paint scheme and a cargofull of consumables, munitions and other assorted goods, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was once again set to traverse the hyperlanes. With it, the Daegella sisters had struck a deal with the ''Matron's'' master that afforded them new challenges and new opportunities as born-again couriers. Although, their taste for the excitement that came with it led to increasingly criminal activities — piracy, smuggling, and best of all, illegal racing. Outside of the view of hololenses and galactic journalists, the Daegella sisters made their home aboard the ''[[Godless Matron]].''<br /> <br /> === Collective Profits {36 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Wouldn't have crashed if you hadn't tried to steal those supplies!|Kasula Daegella|Wouldn't have been here if you hadn't holo'd the wrong Sorenn!|The Daegella sisters, after having crash landed on Nancora}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella8.png|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, hijacking a Collective speeder, 36 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Caught in the middle of a deal between the two Sorenns and motivated with the promise of upgraded freighter and speeder components, Kasula and Ysera engaged the Collective on Nancora at Morgan Sorenn's behest to liberate certain technologies from the Technocratic Guild. Working alongside Clan Odan-Urr as a cover for their ulterior motives, the twins ran a blockade and subsequent boarding of Collective resupply shuttles destined for Nancora. Their task was doomed to fail when one of the shuttles, still docked to the '''Damsels' Distress,''' plummeted to the planet's surface. Rocked from orbit, both vessels crashed into the perilous wasteland; fortunately, the Damsels' Distress was able to recover from the fall after retrofits from the debris scattering the landscape. Following the resulting chaos, the sisters were reunited with the freighter following a dastardly speeder chase through the Badlands.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until after the battle of Nancora that the Daegella sisters were recognized for having inadvertently re-routed the Collective's support for the blockade during their daring chase, leading to their subsequent &quot;induction&quot; to the White Lotus — a collection of do-gooders with the likes of [[Clan Odan-Urr]] and [[Arcona]] among them. Unfortunately, this had also meant that the technologies destined for the ''Matron'' were likewise surrendered while the Lotus took stock of the ''Damsels''' cargo.<br /> <br /> = Appearance =<br /> <br /> == Physical Description ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella4.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Kasula Daegella is an identical mirror image of her twin sister, Ysera Daegella. Their white, alabaster skin tone can sometimes be mistaken for other hues of the spectrum when colorful light is cast over it. The sisters' daily ritual includes complimenting their appearance with brightly-colored cosmetics matching the aesthetic of their wardrobe, most often in shades of teal. Both maintain the toned hourglass figures of athletes, showing off the alluring frames beneath accentuating outfits. Dressed in thick eyeshadow, thee twins' ice-blue irises are outlined with dark lashes matching the shade of their tattooed brows. Long, unadorned lekku can most often be seen hanging behind Kasula and Ysera's shoulders or carefully wrapped around them. Capped at the sides with ear cones, the twins' identically-proportioned faces are devoid of blemishes.<br /> <br /> == Attire ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella9.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, with Tali Sroka, 37 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> The twins' sizable, fashionable wardrobe usually has something for everything, and a headdress to match. Usually seen in matching racing outfits as opposed to full flight suits, the Daegellas' vocational wardrobe varies from functional attire best suited towards harsh climates to designer cuts with a suitable amount of shown skin for the viewers. Most often chosen to represent sponsors in a chosen event, the design of these outfits range from common to exotic; sometimes with a helmet, other times without.<br /> <br /> When off the race course, Kasula and Ysera might be seen in garments reflecting the current fashion, always dressed for the occasion. Possessing sizable wardrobes, it is not uncommon to see each one dressed with their sibling in elegant [[starwars:Fleuréline weave|Fleuréline]] weave for a formal setting, and later in risqué [[starwars:shimmersilk|shimmersilk]] lingerie on the front cover of the Holonet news. Both take great pride in maintaining their lekku, and choose to make use of simple or elaborate headdresses no matter the event.<br /> <br /> = Personality and Traits =<br /> <br /> [[image:daegellamorgancree.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, with Morgan and C'ree, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Living for the thrill of being behind the controls of a starship, the Daegella sisters are fun-loving, adrenaline-chasing fantatics of their chosen profession. Craving fun and excitement, it matters little what the sisters are doing, so long as it sustains them on living life to its fullest. So long as the sisters are united, there is little reason for either of them to express emotions such as guilt, sadness or anger. Undeterred from unscrupulous activities, the sisters are constantly drawn to dangerous dealings or circumstances. Ever-increasing challenges have led to one other desire the two share: the desire to win.<br /> <br /> Although both Kasula and Ysera Daegella has managed to avoid the monotonous exotic dancing trade, neither eschewed her species’ natural talents or tendencies. Known for being so attractive as to not need to surround themselves with good-looking entourages, the Daegellas instead groom themselves or each other before and after a race in order to make the most out of their combined Holonet coverage.<br /> <br /> As a result, the Daegellas' celebrity status has seen them on the front covers of several Holonet outlets, whether for claiming prestige on the lanes or performing a dance at a designated venue. Kasula and Ysera's status can be seen as both a boon to their platform and a curse where they cannot go unnoticed in most urban settings without an excited fan demanding autographs. The twins, however, thrive on the attention, and have built a significant sum of their career on posing for photoshoots for various fashion and risqué outlets.<br /> <br /> === Tchun-Tchin ===<br /> <br /> As countless documentaries and fans can attest, Kasula Daegella and her identical twin sister Ysera Daegella are one in the same person. Kasula is never seen without Ysera, and the twins seem to share an empathetic connection that often has them finishing each other’s sentences and performing simultaneous tasks without needing to formally communicate. It is not uncommon to mistake one for the other in their ever-matching attire, though their individual identities become self-evident whenever the sisters are caught in a disagreement with one another.<br /> <br /> When separated from each other, the sisters will often be rendered incapable of forming complete thoughts, stuttering over words or forgetting the half of a starship manual that the other would be familiar with. Together, each one is able to fill the blanks of the other's knowledge, forming a collective intelligence that can rival that of most individuals.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === Morgan B. Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:0-Morgan.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Morgan B. Sorenn]] shares an unconventional relationship with each of the Daegella sisters. As with a maelstrom, the sisters find themselves drawn to the apparent dangers in being associated with the former starship captain, pirate, mercenary, and crime boss. Yet, the twins' thirst for adrenaline and lack of morals have given them an outlet with which to gorge themselves on excitement with the former crime boss. Whether seeking ulterior motives or to test the limits of the racers' capabilities, Morgan has chosen the Daegellas as her personal couriers — a less unscrupulous term for what would otherwise be described as smugglers, pirates and messengers trading underworld secrets.<br /> <br /> === C'ree ===<br /> [[File:6-Cree.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> C'ree, or Carrie as she is otherwise known, is something-to-be-avoided in the Daegellas' dealings with the Shroud Syndicate. Morgan Sorenn's enforcer and right hand, C'ree first met the Daegellas when the ''Damsels' Distress'' first ran afoul of the Shroud's dense debris fields and ionized clouds. Despite the Daegellas' involvement with Morgan Sorenn, Carrie's apparent mental deficiencies often causes immediate discomfort for the twins, in spite of promises that C'ree would not cause them harm without Morgan's consent. Nonetheless, the woman has proved unavoidable in dealings with Morgan Sorenn, and thus the sisters often trade glances at the unstable first mate — lest they be caught staring.<br /> <br /> Carrie's interest in the Daegella sisters varies from severe annoyance to genuine curiosity. Being identical twins and &quot;pretty,&quot; she can often be found staring across the table with her eyes flicking from one twin to the other as if attempting to find some distinctive difference between them. However, C'ree, Carrie's alter ego, often grows frustrated at the &quot;good&quot; manner in which the twins are portrayed in the holovids — too &quot;perfect&quot; to be the same smugglers and pirates that she finds herself working with all too often.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] is another to-be-avoided individual in the Daegellas' lives. Although, whether due to his family ties to Morgan Sorenn or Ysera's fondness for &quot;doing the right thing,&quot; the sisters have found themselves in the thick of one conflict or another against impossible odds at the behest of a Sorenn. With his sister unable or unwilling to travel into the Kiast System at times, the Daegellas have often acted as messengers between the Sorenns, or voluntold into engagements alongside [[Clan Odan-Urr]] or the White Lotus. It was because of these interactions that the Daegella sisters were once inducted into the White Lotus and hailed as heroes after inadvertently redirecting a Collective blockade during the battle of Nancora.<br /> <br /> === Tali Sroka ===<br /> [[File:1-Tali.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Tali Zorah|Tali Sroka]] is one of the Daegella sisters' biggest fans, and closest friends. While the sisters are sympathetic to the former slave's troubled past, it was her keen sense of fashion garnered from her former profession that first sparked the interest of the Daegella twins. It was for this reason that the Daegellas agreed to assist in the marketing of lekwarmers — along with several other articles of Tali's own fashionable trends being sold across galactic borders. In exchange, Tali has often made guest appearances in holoshoots and events alongside the Daegella sisters where Twi'leks are in high demand. Oh occasion, the three have found themselves on missions together for the White Lotus, and have a tendency to cause trouble whenever parties are involved.</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Ysera_and_Kasula_Daegella&diff=186078 2022-10-28T23:03:10Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Mercenary<br /> |image=[[image:Daegella1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= Ysera and Kasula<br /> |lastname= Daegella<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]<br /> |birth=10 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= White<br /> |eyes= Ice Blue<br /> |height=1.62 Meters<br /> |weight=56.7 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |form=<br /> |fightingstyle=[[Martial Arts Forms|Corellian Kickboxing]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Racer|Racer]]<br /> |position=<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Kasula''' and '''Ysera Daegella''' are [[starwars:Twi'lek|Twi'lek]] starship pilots, racers, and occasional couriers for illegal crime organizations. [[starwars:Ryloth|Rylothian]] by birth, the twin sisters are celebrities among the galactic racing community. Famous — or infamous — as holostars in addition to their reputation in the races, their talents as pilots are unmatched by all but a select few contenders.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {10 ABY - 28 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Mikam Daegella|There's two of them! Both pale as snow, just like the Angels of Iego. What shall we name them?|Zhedra Daegella|Our little Tchun and Tchin!|Mikam and Zhedra Daegella, on naming their twins.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:FreeRyloth1.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' home on Ryloth under the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Imperial Occupation]].]]<br /> <br /> Born to freedom fighters of the [[starwars:Free Ryloth Movement|Free Ryloth Movement]] in '''10 ABY''', Kasula and Ysera Daegella's birth parents '''Mikam''' and '''Zhedra''' '''Daegella''' were both war heroes of the [[starwars:Galactic Civil War|Galactic Civil War]]. Their earliest lives were spent on the outskirts of [[starwars:Tann Province|Tann Province]] on [[starwars:Ryloth|Ryloth]]. Nicknamed &quot;tchun&quot; and &quot;tchin&quot; for being inseparable since birth, the sisters were energetic, troublesome siblings. Brought together with friends from across the galaxy, thanks to the Rebel Alliance's victory over the imperial occupation, the duo became enamored with stories of distant worlds and other cultures. Oftentimes, Ysera and Kasula would lie down to stare at the stars, weaving these tales into their imaginations of shared adventures.<br /> <br /> Before sisters reached adulthood in '''26 ABY''', each of them received an early admittance to the '''[[starwars:Sila Kott flight school|Sila Kott flight school]]''' on [[starwars:Toprawa|Toprawa]], so named after the late Rebel pilot. When the time came to leave their homeworld behind, Mikam and Zhedra passed the '''Daegella Kalikori''' down to their children, as a reminder of their home and as a token of unconditional love. Their initial studies at Reena University had been focused on all things related to starships — piloting, engineering, astrogation and most fascinatingly, the histories of Galactic racing. Drawn to their joint excellence in academia, even the dean was aware of their immense talent and co-dependency but made no effort to remove either of the sisters from the other's presence during exams or demonstrations, much to the chagrin of the university's proctors who were forced accommodate their joint efforts.<br /> <br /> Nearing the end of their final semester, one of the university's counselors had informed the siblings of their parents' role in the New Republic, stationed on [[starwars:Hosnian Prime|Hosnian Prime]] as security officers to the [[starwars:Galactic Senate|Galactic Senate]]. The [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] had tested its superweapon, [[starwars:Starkiller Base|Starkiller Base]], annihilating the [[starwars:Hosnian System|Hosnian System]] in an instant. The news struck a sour chord with the sisters, sending them down an irreversible path of mourning that lowered their academic prospects and would have meant the end of a bright future, were it not for the timely intervention of a man known as '''Jalut D'vul,'' a Devaronian who had followed the sisters' progress through records sent from the dean's office. Rather than graduating from a prestigious university, the duo transitioned into the glamorous — and dangerous world of starship racing.<br /> <br /> === Entering The Races {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The other racers? They'll scoff and stare, but it's not them that I'm mentoring; remember that.|Jalut D'vul}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Zhymmia1.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Zhymmia Vandreen, racing icon and mentor to the Daegella sisters.]]<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul began their transition to a life more dangerous than that of a smuggler, but far less rewarding in terms of fortune. He became something of a mentor, teaching the sisters how to act and function in a cutthroat vocation of athletes, personalities and icons. Most racers with distinction scoffed at Jalut's willingness to train fresh blood; others applauded the opportunity to prove themselves against new contestants. Taught to trust none other than themselves and Jalut's guidance, the sisters shunned the advice of the other racers and took to the Devaronian as their most trusted confidant. It was due to Jalut's contacts that the Daegella sisters gained their first glimpse of themselves in the background of the Holonet's live coverage of a race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]], featuring one of their idols.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul, being one of the first to spot their talent, was well aware of the twins' influences; he had worked with most of them. '''Zhymmia Vandreen,''' a [[starwars:Squamatan|Squamatan]] and one of the most prolific starship racers in the Outer Rim had agreed to further the Daegella sisters' mentorship under her own wing. At Jalut's urging shortly after the introductions, Zhymmia Vandreen allowed the Daegella sisters the use of her own racing team for training purposes, in the hopes that the sisters would be able to launch into a career that shunned new blood altogether. Zhymmia was a proponent of cultivating the next generation of talented racers — she grew tired of seeing the same names and the same starships on the covers of Holonet magazines. Added to that, she saw it as a means to retain her influence after retirement. Pit crews and Zhymmia's own mechanics taught Kasula and Ysera the fundamentals of starship maintenance and operation using the Squamatan's old freighter over the course of several months.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until six of those months had passed that Zhymmia Vandreen took the twins into the cockpit of her own vessel, a J-type 327 Nubian starship outfitted with the latest and greatest ion drives, hyperdrive and navicomputers that one could afford. Surrendering the controls mid-flight after watching the sisters' mouths agape in awe, she began her first lessons in teaching the next generation of starship pilots to carry on her legacy. After several years had passed and the sisters began to show talents comparable to the greatest in the industry, Zhymmia presented them with their first starship — the same [[starwars:VCX 100 Light Freighter|VCX 100 Light Freighter]] the sisters had worked on restoring under the guidance of Zhymmia's pit crew.<br /> <br /> == Holostardom {30 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Take the fastest starship, and hit the accelerators. In the race, there's no tactics, just instinct. And no small degree of luck.|Zhymmia Vandreen}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella7.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters' first holonet feature, 31 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Landing their first race with [[starwars:Kuat Drive Yards|Kuat Drive Yards]], Ysera and Kasula Daegella became overnight holostars. An instant sensation, their first race along the [[starwars:Corellian Run|Corellian Run]] was a success that earned them second placement after a 42-hour long race. Their rise to fame cumulated in just three months, appearing on the front cover of Holonet magazines and having their likenesses appear on merchandise. [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] was among one of the first arms manufacturers that saw the value to investing in the duo, having their logo displayed alongside the likes of Kuat Drive Yards and [[Starwars:Rendili Star Drive|Rendili Star Drive]]. <br /> <br /> Known as much for their looks as their talents as starship pilots, the Daegella sisters increased their following after releasing a series of fashion magazines published by their sponsors and distributed across the [[starwars:Core Worlds|Core Worlds]]. As their industries molded into each other, fans flocked to their races, betting on victories for the Twi'lek sisters whenever their credit chips allowed.<br /> <br /> Jalut D'vul continued to aid them in an advisory role, acting as the twins' agent in matters of business and negotiation. He gained a reputation for turning down the biggest sponsors available, only to have the likes of [[starwars:Blastech Industries|Blastech Industries]] return with a deal more favorable to the aging Devaronian and his clients. However, his direct interactions with the sisters became distant as he was drawn closer to a grandfatherly role than his earlier mentorship allowed. Knowing that his heath was failing due to his old age, Jalut began to teach the sisters once more in the dealing of business and negotiation; skills both of them would need to continue their career without him.<br /> <br /> === Games Without Rules {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Out here, there's no press. No galactic news or holojournals — so hold that blaster close.|Unknown Arms Vendor}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, engaging in the lawless fringes, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Urged by the [[starwars:InterGalactic Banking Clan|banking clans]] to broaden their sponsorships, Ysera and Kasula sought after increasingly dangerous races far from the Outer Rim. Going as far as [[starwars:Wild Space|Wild Space]], the sisters went where the Outer Rim's Holonet new outlets wouldn't dare go. However, investors with deeper pockets — gangsters and criminals — watched and gambled from their sheltered hideouts. Possessing little protection in a game with few rules and regulations, the sisters began to draw dangerous enemies and few friends. At the behest of Blastech Industries, the Daegella sisters learned the rudiments of using modified DL-44 Blaster Pistols to ward off those who might venture too close to their starship.<br /> <br /> Hutt gangsters were among the first the invest in the Daegella sisters, watching their progress even as the overgrown slugs gorged themselves on Adegan eels from their lavish balconies. One effect of the sisters' presence on the course was that none fell asleep, for fear of missing some game-changing maneuver or hazardous stunt. Opposing investors would occasionally send their thugs to harass the sisters in-between races or at the refueling checkpoints. However, Ubese thugs in service to the sisters' supporters warded off the rabble.<br /> <br /> As a show of good faith from a rival racer, the sisters were given an astromech outfitted with basic defense mechanisms. However, the droid was in fact a [[starwars:BT-1 assassin droid|BT-1 series assassin droid]] programmed to terminate one, or both of the Daegella sisters. Fortunately, the droid malfunctioned following a botched reset following inspection, installing overrides that did not allow it to harm the sisters; rather, it was overridden to protect them from harm. Aware of this programming override, it was forced to go against its original purpose, but hid its most violent protocols from the sisters' notice.<br /> <br /> === The Black Sun {34 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Kasula Daegella|I wouldn't go so far as to call it '''smuggling''' —|Ysera Daegella|We're '''couriers'''.|Kasula and Ysera Daegella, Black Sun affiliates}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, couriers, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Gaining something of a ruthless reputation and rumored to have killed off some of the top competitors — due in no small part to the overrides installed in their astromech unit — one of the gangs saw profits where the others felt investment was too risky. The [[starwars:Black Sun|Black Sun]], a crime organization unparalleled in reach, offered vast sums of credits for the sisters' services as racers. Knowing full well that the Black Sun's intentions were far less than legal, the sisters nonetheless were molded to take risks and fell into criminal dealings. Filling a niche in the criminal underworld between smugglers and no-holds-barred racing, Ysera and Kasula referred to themselves as &quot;couriers.&quot; Where time was a matter of importance to intercept a specific parcel or communication, the Daegella sisters were given the task to race against the clock, or in some cases, rivals to complete the objective. Unlike smugglers, discretion was discouraged; wherever the sisters went, the Black Sun wished others to know the sphere of their influence. Painting the Black Sun onto the hull of their vessel while making such runs, the Daegella sisters' dealings with the Black Sun went unfounded while the vessel — and thus, the Black Sun — was recognized as being the one that finished these missions ahead of the competition.<br /> <br /> Continuing to work legitimate races as a cover, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was re-branded between races to reflect the Black Sun's influence, and changed back before the authorities could notice. Run-ins with both New Republic and [[starwars:First Order|First Order]] authorizes were inevitable — those with local authorities and rival organizations were commonplace. Although the sisters had been unable to unwind themselves from the other, Ysera grew sentimental over the legitimate business, and the kalikori passed down from their deceased parents. Kasula, on the other hand, wanted nothing more than to chase adrenaline in the murkiest corners of the galaxy without limits.<br /> <br /> === Race Along The Perlemian Trade Route {35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Ten credits says we make it through the nebula.|Kasula Daegella|How is that fair? We'll be dead if we don't!|Ysera and Kasula Daegella, navigating the Shroud}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella5.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters engaging in the races, 34 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Returning to race against challengers to their fame, Ysera and Kasula Daegella were given a contract to participate in a grand race along the entire [[starwars:Perlemian Trade Route|Perlemian Trade Route]]. Perceiving a shortcut that would cut across a substantial length of the trade route, the sisters instead encountered an uncharted anomaly, the [[Kiast System|Palioxis Cloud nebula]]. The immediate loss of their navigational systems proved a minor hindrance to their combined knowledge and skill, but the dense asteroid fields blocked and shifted their original route. Having lost their original heading after avoiding a near-death experience, the sisters drifted through the nebula without a sense of direction. Before either one could find their bearings, the two were forced to surrender to Sephi pirates operating within a carved-out asteroid who took note of the starship's design and linked it to the Black Sun.<br /> <br /> Holding the sisters for ransom, the pirates transferred the sisters onto a shuttle destined for [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]]. Finding not a life of servitude under Hutt cartels, but a thriving civilization and a mounting resistance, the sisters regained ownership of the ''Damsels' Distress.'' While Ysera grew sympathetic to the resistance calling itself the '''White Lotus''', believing it to be not so different than the Rebel Alliance that aided their parents during the Free Ryloth Movement, Kasula reminded her of the ongoing race. Wanting nothing to do with a resistance against insurmountable odds, Kasula convinced Ysera to get back on course.<br /> <br /> Soon thereafter, the Black Sun contacted the sisters regarding a courier run along their route. Ysera refused, wishing for nothing more to continue their legitimate business or join the resistance, should Kasula be convinced. It was a near-fatal mistake — one that resulted in a chase off the Perlemian Trade Route, and into the [[starwars:Shaltin Tunnels|Shaltin Tunnels]]. Encountering new associates of the Black Sun wherever the Tunnels took them, Kasula and Ysera were forced to lose their marks. <br /> <br /> Salvation came in the form of a black hole; rather, several of them. An abnormality termed [[The Shroud]], the field of ionized particles and debris was not unlike that of the earlier-encountered Palioxis Cloud nebula. Risking their lives against the bizarre anomaly rather than against the Black Sun's bounty hunters, Kasula and Ysera Daegella maneuvered their starship through an uncharted passage. Skirting close to gravitational pull of the black holes and near the event horizon had allows them to avoid the worst of the debris, at the risk of being forever lost to the Shroud. <br /> <br /> == The Shroud Syndicate {35 ABY - Current} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Morgan B. Sorenn|Our scouts brought back your ship from the debris field. Fortunate, as my first mate suggested firing on sight|C'ree|Make good practice.|Initial introductions aboard the ''Matron''}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella6.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, onboard the ''Godless Matron'', 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Exhausted and malnourished from their daring feats through the Shroud, Kasula and Ysera found what appeared to be a derelict vessel within the asteroid fields, a [[starwars:Lucrehulk-class battleship|Lucrehulk-class battleship]]. It, however, was the ''[[Godless Matron]]'', the base of operations for the [[Shroud Syndicate]] under the service of [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]. Having run afoul of dense debris fields and ionized clouds that disabled all but the ''Damsels'''' life support, the Daegella sisters were brought aboard the ''Matron'' via tractor beams after having their freighter scanned for munitions.<br /> <br /> Their initial treatment had been one of distrust — the outer coat of paint on the Damsels' hull had been shed to reveal the faint Black Sun beneath it, set against a purple exterior. Although standard procedure was to shoot on sight, the ''Matron's'' crew were not unaware of the Daegella sisters' fame or fortune. Nights passed under guard before the crew had found a price on the twins' heads through underworld contacts. It was both a blessing and a curse clouded in uncertainty — either the syndicate would collect the reward, sell them to the highest bidder, or kill them outright, regardless.<br /> <br /> Brought before Morgan B. Sorenn, the Pirate Queen herself, the twins' fate was weighted in one of the most unconventional settings possible for an interrogation — '''The Sinning Den'''. Basking in the artificial lighting of the neutral atmosphere, the Matron's Captain sipped on Corellian brandy as she contemplated what would befall the identical racing icons. At her side, the First Mate let her unsettling presence set a different tone for the &quot;meeting.&quot; C'ree, as she was called, surveyed the twins with a grimace one moment, and sadistic smile the next. Whether the First Mate held some grudge or ill intent was anyone's guess, as the three others engaged in surprisingly banal conversation.<br /> <br /> Baring a fresh paint scheme and a cargofull of consumables, munitions and other assorted goods, the '''Damsels' Distress''' was once again set to traverse the hyperlanes. With it, the Daegella sisters had struck a deal with the ''Matron's'' master that afforded them new challenges and new opportunities as born-again couriers. Although, their taste for the excitement that came with it led to increasingly criminal activities — piracy, smuggling, and best of all, illegal racing. Outside of the view of hololenses and galactic journalists, the Daegella sisters made their home aboard the ''[[Godless Matron]].''<br /> <br /> === Collective Profits {36 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Ysera Daegella|Wouldn't have crashed if you hadn't tried to steal those supplies!|Kasula Daegella|Wouldn't have been here if you hadn't holo'd the wrong Sorenn!|The Daegella sisters, after having crash landed on Nancora}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella8.png|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, hijacking a Collective speeder, 36 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Caught in the middle of a deal between the two Sorenns and motivated with the promise of upgraded freighter and speeder components, Kasula and Ysera engaged the Collective on Nancora at Morgan Sorenn's behest to liberate certain technologies from the Technocratic Guild. Working alongside Clan Odan-Urr as a cover for their ulterior motives, the twins ran a blockade and subsequent boarding of Collective resupply shuttles destined for Nancora. Their task was doomed to fail when one of the shuttles, still docked to the '''Damsels' Distress,''' plummeted to the planet's surface. Rocked from orbit, both vessels crashed into the perilous wasteland; fortunately, the Damsels' Distress was able to recover from the fall after retrofits from the debris scattering the landscape. Following the resulting chaos, the sisters were reunited with the freighter following a dastardly speeder chase through the Badlands.<br /> <br /> It wasn't until after the battle of Nancora that the Daegella sisters were recognized for having inadvertently re-routed the Collective's support for the blockade during their daring chase, leading to their subsequent &quot;induction&quot; to the White Lotus — a collection of do-gooders with the likes of [[Clan Odan-Urr]] and [[Arcona]] among them. Unfortunately, this had also meant that the technologies destined for the ''Matron'' were likewise surrendered while the Lotus took stock of the ''Damsels''' cargo.<br /> <br /> = Appearance =<br /> <br /> == Physical Description ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella4.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Kasula Daegella is an identical mirror image of her twin sister, Ysera Daegella. Their white, alabaster skin tone can sometimes be mistaken for other hues of the spectrum when colorful light is cast over it. The sisters' daily ritual includes complimenting their appearance with brightly-colored cosmetics matching the aesthetic of their wardrobe, most often in shades of teal. Both maintain the toned hourglass figures of athletes, showing off the alluring frames beneath accentuating outfits. Dressed in thick eyeshadow, thee twins' ice-blue irises are outlined with dark lashes matching the shade of their tattooed brows. Long, unadorned lekku can most often be seen hanging behind Kasula and Ysera's shoulders or carefully wrapped around them. Capped at the sides with ear cones, the twins' identically-proportioned faces are devoid of blemishes.<br /> <br /> == Attire ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Daegella9.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Daegella sisters, with Tali Sroka, 37 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> The twins' sizable, fashionable wardrobe usually has something for everything, and a headdress to match. Usually seen in matching racing outfits as opposed to full flight suits, the Daegellas' vocational wardrobe varies from functional attire best suited towards harsh climates to designer cuts with a suitable amount of shown skin for the viewers. Most often chosen to represent sponsors in a chosen event, the design of these outfits range from common to exotic; sometimes with a helmet, other times without.<br /> <br /> When off the race course, Kasula and Ysera might be seen in garments reflecting the current fashion, always dressed for the occasion. Possessing sizable wardrobes, it is not uncommon to see each one dressed with their sibling in elegant [[starwars:Fleuréline weave|Fleuréline]] weave for a formal setting, and later in risqué [[starwars:shimmersilk|shimmersilk]] lingerie on the front cover of the Holonet news. Both take great pride in maintaining their lekku, and choose to make use of simple or elaborate headdresses no matter the event.<br /> <br /> = Personality and Traits =<br /> <br /> [[image:daegellamorgancree.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Daegella sisters, with Morgan and C'ree, 35 ABY.]]<br /> <br /> Living for the thrill of being behind the controls of a starship, the Daegella sisters are fun-loving, adrenaline-chasing fantatics of their chosen profession. Craving fun and excitement, it matters little what the sisters are doing, so long as it sustains them on living life to its fullest. So long as the sisters are united, there is little reason for either of them to express emotions such as guilt, sadness or anger. Undeterred from unscrupulous activities, the sisters are constantly drawn to dangerous dealings or circumstances. Ever-increasing challenges have led to one other desire the two share: the desire to win.<br /> <br /> Although both Kasula and Ysera Daegella has managed to avoid the monotonous exotic dancing trade, neither eschewed her species’ natural talents or tendencies. Known for being so attractive as to not need to surround themselves with good-looking entourages, the Daegellas instead groom themselves or each other before and after a race in order to make the most out of their combined Holonet coverage.<br /> <br /> As a result, the Daegellas' celebrity status has seen them on the front covers of several Holonet outlets, whether for claiming prestige on the lanes or performing a dance at a designated venue. Kasula and Ysera's status can be seen as both a boon to their platform and a curse where they cannot go unnoticed in most urban settings without an excited fan demanding autographs. The twins, however, thrive on the attention, and have built a significant sum of their career on posing for photoshoots for various fashion and risqué outlets.<br /> <br /> === Tchun-Tchin ===<br /> <br /> As countless documentaries and fans can attest, Kasula Daegella and her identical twin sister Ysera Daegella are one in the same person. Kasula is never seen without Ysera, and the twins seem to share an empathetic connection that often has them finishing each other’s sentences and performing simultaneous tasks without needing to formally communicate. It is not uncommon to mistake one for the other in their ever-matching attire, though their individual identities become self-evident whenever the sisters are caught in a disagreement with one another.<br /> <br /> When separated from each other, the sisters will often be rendered incapable of forming complete thoughts, stuttering over words or forgetting the half of a starship manual that the other would be familiar with. Together, each one is able to fill the blanks of the other's knowledge, forming a collective intelligence that can rival that of most individuals.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === Morgan B. Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:0-Morgan.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Morgan B. Sorenn]] shares an unconventional relationship with each of the Daegella sisters. As with a maelstrom, the sisters find themselves drawn to the apparent dangers in being associated with the former starship captain, pirate, mercenary, and crime boss. Yet, the twins' thirst for adrenaline and lack of morals have given them an outlet with which to gorge themselves on excitement with the former crime boss. Whether seeking ulterior motives or to test the limits of the racers' capabilities, Morgan has chosen the Daegellas as her personal couriers — a less unscrupulous term for what would otherwise be described as smugglers, pirates and messengers trading underworld secrets.<br /> <br /> === C'ree ===<br /> [[File:6-Cree.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> C'ree, or Carrie as she is otherwise known, is something-to-be-avoided in the Daegellas' dealings with the Shroud Syndicate. Morgan Sorenn's enforcer and right hand, C'ree first met the Daegellas when the ''Damsels' Distress'' first ran afoul of the Shroud's dense debris fields and ionized clouds. Despite the Daegellas' involvement with Morgan Sorenn, Carrie's apparent mental deficiencies often causes immediate discomfort for the twins, in spite of promises that C'ree would not cause them harm without Morgan's consent. Nonetheless, the woman has proved unavoidable in dealings with Morgan Sorenn, and thus the sisters often trade glances at the unstable first mate — lest they be caught staring.<br /> <br /> Carrie's interest in the Daegella sisters varies from severe annoyance to genuine curiosity. Being identical twins and &quot;pretty,&quot; she can often be found staring across the table with her eyes flicking from one twin to the other as if attempting to find some distinctive difference between them. However, C'ree, Carrie's alter ego, often grows frustrated at the &quot;good&quot; manner in which the twins are portrayed in the holovids — too &quot;perfect&quot; to be the same smugglers and pirates that she finds herself working with all too often.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] is another to-be-avoided individual in the Daegellas' lives. Although, whether due to his family ties to Morgan Sorenn or Ysera's fondness for &quot;doing the right thing,&quot; the sisters have found themselves in the thick of one conflict or another against impossible odds at the behest of a Sorenn. With his sister unable or unwilling to travel into the Kiast System at times, the Daegellas have often acted as messengers between the Sorenns, or voluntold into engagements alongside [[Clan Odan-Urr]] or the White Lotus. It was because of these interactions that the Daegella sisters were once inducted into the White Lotus and hailed as heroes after inadvertently redirecting a Collective blockade during the battle of Nancora.<br /> <br /> === Tali Sroka ===<br /> [[File:1-Tali.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Tali Zorah|Tali Sroka]] is one of the Daegella sisters' biggest fans, and closest friends. While the sisters are sympathetic to the former slave's troubled past, it was her keen sense of fashion garnered from her former profession that first sparked the interest of the Daegella twins. It was for this reason that the Daegellas agreed to assist in the marketing of lekwarmers — along with several other articles of Tali's own fashionable trends being sold across galactic borders. In exchange, Tali has often made guest appearances in holoshoots and events alongside the Daegella sisters where Twi'leks are in high demand. Oh occasion, the three have found themselves on missions together for the White Lotus, and have a tendency to cause trouble whenever parties are involved.</div>

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<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rise|reb|new|njo|djb|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.85 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], '''A'lora Kituri''' is a spirtualistic Togruta. Trained from a sect of Force-users based around the teachings of [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]], A'lora was taught how to harness the power of the Force. Her special talents as a '''Seer''' and '''Warrior''' make her well equipped to wage long-standing incursions against the Brotherhood. Her longstanding seclusion has caused her to remain neutral to all major conflicts until her discovery of [[House Odan-Urr]] through a vision that led her to [[Liam Torun]]. A'lora Kituri currently resides with House Odan-Urr serving the Odanites as a Councillor.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {11 BBY - 6 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I might be a smuggler, but I'm no coward.|Garess Kelr}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> <br /> '''A'lora Kituri''''s origins began many years before her birth. In the years following '''11 BBY,''' '''Iss'tas Kituri''' had been renowned for her exceptional and unrivaled skill as a '''hunter''' within the pack. Highly distinguished by her unique assortment of [[starwars:akul|akul]] teeth, pelts and bones from various predators, she had been the tribe's primary line of defense for two decades. A natural leader among Togruta, Iss'tas was both charismatic and devout to the Togruta ideals and beliefs. Often referred to, jokingly among the Togruta as 'Ferocious Akul' among the hunters she led, the name was both meaningful and amusing. The name itself implied that any foe - prey or predator should fear the Togruta woman as much as any akul. Each hunt, Iss'tas would collect only the finest prey, and she stalked her targets with extreme care to their nests, locating other creatures for future hunts. Crimson-skinned, the Togruta would use her natural camouflage to stay hidden until it was time to strike. It was later found that Iss'tas Kituri had been Force-sensitive, and had used these abilities to cloak herself on these hunts. This advantage is also said to have guided her aim while throwing spears at unsuspecting prey.<br /> <br /> In 10 BBY, the pack on [[starwars:Shili|Shili]] was found by a spacefaring group of smugglers. Landing their deteriorating freighter ''' ''Ruby’s Fortune'' ''' in the midst of this strange culture to avoid pursuing pirates, the smugglers had been welcomed into the pack's vast community. Taken in awe by the arrival of the barely spaceworthy vessel, the Togruta began trading precious akul teeth and valuable skins for the smuggler's illegal cargo of corusca gems. The gems themselves had been one of the many possessions of a less-than-successful Hutt who had ordered the sacking of the freighter in fear of being unable to afford the re-acquirement of his valued gems. In actuality, the skins and teeth had been worth far more to the smugglers, who gladly traded their cargo away to the Togruta.<br /> <br /> One such smuggler, a male Twi'lek by the name of '''Garess Kelr''' took keen interest in the leader of the pack hunters. For years the former smuggler had returned to Shili, staying among the Togruta and eventually becoming a hunter of the pack. Despite his history as a smuggler, the Twi'lek was a natural hunter, given his natural instincts learned in the former position. Each attempt at courtship had failed for the first two years, resulting more than once in a broken nose. There had been nothing that Iss'tas valued more than strength, agility and experience in the hunt. It was '''5 BBY''' when the pack hunters had caught wind about an akul attack on the outlying settlement. Armed with his trusty blaster - a weapon uncommon among the pack - Garess accompanied Iss'tas to repel the threat. The scale of the attack was unexpected, with only five of the sixteen hunters surviving the akul invasion. During the chaotic battle, Garess had lost his hold-out blaster to the belly of an akul, while the same beast had begun to turn its attention to Iss'tas. Cornered, the Togruta woman's quarterstaff had been ripped from her hands, only to rest at the feet of a horrified Twi'lek. Summoning enough courage to face the nightmarish creature, Garess Kelr had jumped on the back of the beast, the quarterstaff lodged in its spine as it toppled. The brave act of heroism and self-sacrifice in the name of the pack had won Iss'tas' approval, and Iss'tas had later given birth to A'lora Kituri in '''6 ABY.'''<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.]]<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

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<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rise|reb|new|njo|djb|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.78 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], '''A'lora Kituri''' is a spirtualistic Togruta. Trained from a sect of Force-users based around the teachings of [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]], A'lora was taught how to harness the power of the Force. Her special talents as a '''Seer''' and '''Warrior''' make her well equipped to wage long-standing incursions against the Brotherhood. Her longstanding seclusion has caused her to remain neutral to all major conflicts until her discovery of [[House Odan-Urr]] through a vision that led her to [[Liam Torun]]. A'lora Kituri currently resides with House Odan-Urr serving the Odanites as a Councillor.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {11 BBY - 6 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I might be a smuggler, but I'm no coward.|Garess Kelr}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> <br /> '''A'lora Kituri''''s origins began many years before her birth. In the years following '''11 BBY,''' '''Iss'tas Kituri''' had been renowned for her exceptional and unrivaled skill as a '''hunter''' within the pack. Highly distinguished by her unique assortment of [[starwars:akul|akul]] teeth, pelts and bones from various predators, she had been the tribe's primary line of defense for two decades. A natural leader among Togruta, Iss'tas was both charismatic and devout to the Togruta ideals and beliefs. Often referred to, jokingly among the Togruta as 'Ferocious Akul' among the hunters she led, the name was both meaningful and amusing. The name itself implied that any foe - prey or predator should fear the Togruta woman as much as any akul. Each hunt, Iss'tas would collect only the finest prey, and she stalked her targets with extreme care to their nests, locating other creatures for future hunts. Crimson-skinned, the Togruta would use her natural camouflage to stay hidden until it was time to strike. It was later found that Iss'tas Kituri had been Force-sensitive, and had used these abilities to cloak herself on these hunts. This advantage is also said to have guided her aim while throwing spears at unsuspecting prey.<br /> <br /> In 10 BBY, the pack on [[starwars:Shili|Shili]] was found by a spacefaring group of smugglers. Landing their deteriorating freighter ''' ''Ruby’s Fortune'' ''' in the midst of this strange culture to avoid pursuing pirates, the smugglers had been welcomed into the pack's vast community. Taken in awe by the arrival of the barely spaceworthy vessel, the Togruta began trading precious akul teeth and valuable skins for the smuggler's illegal cargo of corusca gems. The gems themselves had been one of the many possessions of a less-than-successful Hutt who had ordered the sacking of the freighter in fear of being unable to afford the re-acquirement of his valued gems. In actuality, the skins and teeth had been worth far more to the smugglers, who gladly traded their cargo away to the Togruta.<br /> <br /> One such smuggler, a male Twi'lek by the name of '''Garess Kelr''' took keen interest in the leader of the pack hunters. For years the former smuggler had returned to Shili, staying among the Togruta and eventually becoming a hunter of the pack. Despite his history as a smuggler, the Twi'lek was a natural hunter, given his natural instincts learned in the former position. Each attempt at courtship had failed for the first two years, resulting more than once in a broken nose. There had been nothing that Iss'tas valued more than strength, agility and experience in the hunt. It was '''5 BBY''' when the pack hunters had caught wind about an akul attack on the outlying settlement. Armed with his trusty blaster - a weapon uncommon among the pack - Garess accompanied Iss'tas to repel the threat. The scale of the attack was unexpected, with only five of the sixteen hunters surviving the akul invasion. During the chaotic battle, Garess had lost his hold-out blaster to the belly of an akul, while the same beast had begun to turn its attention to Iss'tas. Cornered, the Togruta woman's quarterstaff had been ripped from her hands, only to rest at the feet of a horrified Twi'lek. Summoning enough courage to face the nightmarish creature, Garess Kelr had jumped on the back of the beast, the quarterstaff lodged in its spine as it toppled. The brave act of heroism and self-sacrifice in the name of the pack had won Iss'tas' approval, and Iss'tas had later given birth to A'lora Kituri in '''6 ABY.'''<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.]]<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora9.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]<br /> <br /> {{Quote|This place... it is strong in the Living Force. I can feel it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana3.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]<br /> <br /> [[image:Oriana2.png|thumb|right|150px|]]<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

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<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rise|reb|new|njo|djb|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.78 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], '''A'lora Kituri''' is a spirtualistic Togruta. Trained from a sect of Force-users based around the teachings of [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]], A'lora was taught how to harness the power of the Force. Her special talents as a '''Seer''' and '''Warrior''' make her well equipped to wage long-standing incursions against the Brotherhood. Her longstanding seclusion has caused her to remain neutral to all major conflicts until her discovery of [[House Odan-Urr]] through a vision that led her to [[Liam Torun]]. A'lora Kituri currently resides with House Odan-Urr serving the Odanites as a Councillor.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {11 BBY - 6 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I might be a smuggler, but I'm no coward.|Garess Kelr}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> <br /> '''A'lora Kituri''''s origins began many years before her birth. In the years following '''11 BBY,''' '''Iss'tas Kituri''' had been renowned for her exceptional and unrivaled skill as a '''hunter''' within the pack. Highly distinguished by her unique assortment of [[starwars:akul|akul]] teeth, pelts and bones from various predators, she had been the tribe's primary line of defense for two decades. A natural leader among Togruta, Iss'tas was both charismatic and devout to the Togruta ideals and beliefs. Often referred to, jokingly among the Togruta as 'Ferocious Akul' among the hunters she led, the name was both meaningful and amusing. The name itself implied that any foe - prey or predator should fear the Togruta woman as much as any akul. Each hunt, Iss'tas would collect only the finest prey, and she stalked her targets with extreme care to their nests, locating other creatures for future hunts. Crimson-skinned, the Togruta would use her natural camouflage to stay hidden until it was time to strike. It was later found that Iss'tas Kituri had been Force-sensitive, and had used these abilities to cloak herself on these hunts. This advantage is also said to have guided her aim while throwing spears at unsuspecting prey.<br /> <br /> In 10 BBY, the pack on [[starwars:Shili|Shili]] was found by a spacefaring group of smugglers. Landing their deteriorating freighter ''' ''Ruby’s Fortune'' ''' in the midst of this strange culture to avoid pursuing pirates, the smugglers had been welcomed into the pack's vast community. Taken in awe by the arrival of the barely spaceworthy vessel, the Togruta began trading precious akul teeth and valuable skins for the smuggler's illegal cargo of corusca gems. The gems themselves had been one of the many possessions of a less-than-successful Hutt who had ordered the sacking of the freighter in fear of being unable to afford the re-acquirement of his valued gems. In actuality, the skins and teeth had been worth far more to the smugglers, who gladly traded their cargo away to the Togruta.<br /> <br /> One such smuggler, a male Twi'lek by the name of '''Garess Kelr''' took keen interest in the leader of the pack hunters. For years the former smuggler had returned to Shili, staying among the Togruta and eventually becoming a hunter of the pack. Despite his history as a smuggler, the Twi'lek was a natural hunter, given his natural instincts learned in the former position. Each attempt at courtship had failed for the first two years, resulting more than once in a broken nose. There had been nothing that Iss'tas valued more than strength, agility and experience in the hunt. It was '''5 BBY''' when the pack hunters had caught wind about an akul attack on the outlying settlement. Armed with his trusty blaster - a weapon uncommon among the pack - Garess accompanied Iss'tas to repel the threat. The scale of the attack was unexpected, with only five of the sixteen hunters surviving the akul invasion. During the chaotic battle, Garess had lost his hold-out blaster to the belly of an akul, while the same beast had begun to turn its attention to Iss'tas. Cornered, the Togruta woman's quarterstaff had been ripped from her hands, only to rest at the feet of a horrified Twi'lek. Summoning enough courage to face the nightmarish creature, Garess Kelr had jumped on the back of the beast, the quarterstaff lodged in its spine as it toppled. The brave act of heroism and self-sacrifice in the name of the pack had won Iss'tas' approval, and Iss'tas had later given birth to A'lora Kituri in '''6 ABY.'''<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.]]<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing full well that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood and to lead them off the scent of the Vatali homeworld. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that her companion did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could, drawing the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. <br /> <br /> Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]], following the directive of the Brotherhood's latest Grand Master, Telaris &quot;Mav&quot; Cantor. Those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood, or retaining loyalties to the disappeared Grand Master Darth Pravus, continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest for a time, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - 35 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> === Teacher of Lost Knowledge {35 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> As Arx fell under siege, A'lora Kituri found herself on an LAAT/i gunship to the planet's surface. What was once a symbol of the Dark Council's iron will and control over its denizens now became littered with the scars of battle. Wandering the smoldering wreckage of the Brotherhood's crown jewel, A'lora found herself on her own path to settle old scores. Encountering the remaining vestiges of Darth Pravus' rogue inquisitors, A'lora had come across another relic of another time — the last remaining colonies of New Tython, settled on Arx as civillian refugees. For how long these people have lived under the Brotherhood's rule, she hadn't known; nor was she aware of the nature of their arrival. As it turned out, these refugees were of a varied background — while some were indeed refugees, smuggled on-world, others were indeed citizens of Arx with their own families. With a newfound understanding, A'lora led those who wished to flee the battle to an awaiting hoversled, which brought these final refugees to the safety of the Odan-Urr fleet above Arx. After the battle was ended, it was left to the denizens of Arx to decide whether to be taken to Kiast and reunited with their people, or to live their lives on Arx, where many had established their lives and families.<br /> <br /> Among those rescued and returned to Kiast was a teenaged Mirialan girl, who at one time might have been considered too old to be trained as a Jedi Knight. However, possessing little attachments following the bombardment of New Tython and left without family, A'lora Kituri took on the girl as her own Padawan. Oriana was the girl's name, and so A'lora began teaching the Padawan in the ways of the Jedi of old — teachings dating back to the High Republic. In her training alongside the other Padawans, Oriana formed few friendships, given that she was delinquent with little respect for instructions. Indeed, most considered the young Mirialan unsuitable for training as a Jedi Knight and she tested her master's patience and short temper more often than not. It wasn't until she began to attend training with A'lora's longtime friend and mentor V'yr Vorsa that she grew closer with one of her fellow students in a sibling-like manner; a Miralukan Padawan by the name of Larun — younger than Oriana and shy, but the Mirialan grew a fondness for the Neti's Padawan. Perhaps, their bond was due to their own distinct status as the &quot;outliers&quot; in the Praxuem, or rather their lack of friends. Whatever the case might have been, Oriana watched over the Miraluka as if an older sister to the younger Padawan.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=179704 2021-01-10T10:24:22Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rise|reb|new|njo|djb|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.78 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], '''A'lora Kituri''' is a spirtualistic Togruta. Trained from a sect of Force-users based around the teachings of [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]], A'lora was taught how to harness the power of the Force. Her special talents as a '''Seer''' and '''Warrior''' make her well equipped to wage long-standing incursions against the Brotherhood. Her longstanding seclusion has caused her to remain neutral to all major conflicts until her discovery of [[House Odan-Urr]] through a vision that led her to [[Liam Torun]]. A'lora Kituri currently resides with House Odan-Urr serving the Odanites as a Councillor.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {11 BBY - 6 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I might be a smuggler, but I'm no coward.|Garess Kelr}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> <br /> '''A'lora Kituri''''s origins began many years before her birth. In the years following '''11 BBY,''' '''Iss'tas Kituri''' had been renowned for her exceptional and unrivaled skill as a '''hunter''' within the pack. Highly distinguished by her unique assortment of [[starwars:akul|akul]] teeth, pelts and bones from various predators, she had been the tribe's primary line of defense for two decades. A natural leader among Togruta, Iss'tas was both charismatic and devout to the Togruta ideals and beliefs. Often referred to, jokingly among the Togruta as 'Ferocious Akul' among the hunters she led, the name was both meaningful and amusing. The name itself implied that any foe - prey or predator should fear the Togruta woman as much as any akul. Each hunt, Iss'tas would collect only the finest prey, and she stalked her targets with extreme care to their nests, locating other creatures for future hunts. Crimson-skinned, the Togruta would use her natural camouflage to stay hidden until it was time to strike. It was later found that Iss'tas Kituri had been Force-sensitive, and had used these abilities to cloak herself on these hunts. This advantage is also said to have guided her aim while throwing spears at unsuspecting prey.<br /> <br /> In 10 BBY, the pack on [[starwars:Shili|Shili]] was found by a spacefaring group of smugglers. Landing their deteriorating freighter ''' ''Ruby’s Fortune'' ''' in the midst of this strange culture to avoid pursuing pirates, the smugglers had been welcomed into the pack's vast community. Taken in awe by the arrival of the barely spaceworthy vessel, the Togruta began trading precious akul teeth and valuable skins for the smuggler's illegal cargo of corusca gems. The gems themselves had been one of the many possessions of a less-than-successful Hutt who had ordered the sacking of the freighter in fear of being unable to afford the re-acquirement of his valued gems. In actuality, the skins and teeth had been worth far more to the smugglers, who gladly traded their cargo away to the Togruta.<br /> <br /> One such smuggler, a male Twi'lek by the name of '''Garess Kelr''' took keen interest in the leader of the pack hunters. For years the former smuggler had returned to Shili, staying among the Togruta and eventually becoming a hunter of the pack. Despite his history as a smuggler, the Twi'lek was a natural hunter, given his natural instincts learned in the former position. Each attempt at courtship had failed for the first two years, resulting more than once in a broken nose. There had been nothing that Iss'tas valued more than strength, agility and experience in the hunt. It was '''5 BBY''' when the pack hunters had caught wind about an akul attack on the outlying settlement. Armed with his trusty blaster - a weapon uncommon among the pack - Garess accompanied Iss'tas to repel the threat. The scale of the attack was unexpected, with only five of the sixteen hunters surviving the akul invasion. During the chaotic battle, Garess had lost his hold-out blaster to the belly of an akul, while the same beast had begun to turn its attention to Iss'tas. Cornered, the Togruta woman's quarterstaff had been ripped from her hands, only to rest at the feet of a horrified Twi'lek. Summoning enough courage to face the nightmarish creature, Garess Kelr had jumped on the back of the beast, the quarterstaff lodged in its spine as it toppled. The brave act of heroism and self-sacrifice in the name of the pack had won Iss'tas' approval, and Iss'tas had later given birth to A'lora Kituri in '''6 ABY.'''<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.]]<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {34 ABY - 37 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that A'lora did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could and drew the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]]. However, those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of those who remained loyal to the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {37 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=179703 2021-01-10T10:24:07Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rise|reb|new|njo|djb|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.78 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], '''A'lora Kituri''' is a spirtualistic Togruta. Trained from a sect of Force-users based around the teachings of [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]], A'lora was taught how to harness the power of the Force. Her special talents as a '''Seer''' and '''Warrior''' make her well equipped to wage long-standing incursions against the Brotherhood. Her longstanding seclusion has caused her to remain neutral to all major conflicts until her discovery of [[House Odan-Urr]] through a vision that led her to [[Liam Torun]]. A'lora Kituri currently resides with House Odan-Urr serving the Odanites as a Councillor.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {11 BBY - 6 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I might be a smuggler, but I'm no coward.|Garess Kelr}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> <br /> '''A'lora Kituri''''s origins began many years before her birth. In the years following '''11 BBY,''' '''Iss'tas Kituri''' had been renowned for her exceptional and unrivaled skill as a '''hunter''' within the pack. Highly distinguished by her unique assortment of [[starwars:akul|akul]] teeth, pelts and bones from various predators, she had been the tribe's primary line of defense for two decades. A natural leader among Togruta, Iss'tas was both charismatic and devout to the Togruta ideals and beliefs. Often referred to, jokingly among the Togruta as 'Ferocious Akul' among the hunters she led, the name was both meaningful and amusing. The name itself implied that any foe - prey or predator should fear the Togruta woman as much as any akul. Each hunt, Iss'tas would collect only the finest prey, and she stalked her targets with extreme care to their nests, locating other creatures for future hunts. Crimson-skinned, the Togruta would use her natural camouflage to stay hidden until it was time to strike. It was later found that Iss'tas Kituri had been Force-sensitive, and had used these abilities to cloak herself on these hunts. This advantage is also said to have guided her aim while throwing spears at unsuspecting prey.<br /> <br /> In 10 BBY, the pack on [[starwars:Shili|Shili]] was found by a spacefaring group of smugglers. Landing their deteriorating freighter ''' ''Ruby’s Fortune'' ''' in the midst of this strange culture to avoid pursuing pirates, the smugglers had been welcomed into the pack's vast community. Taken in awe by the arrival of the barely spaceworthy vessel, the Togruta began trading precious akul teeth and valuable skins for the smuggler's illegal cargo of corusca gems. The gems themselves had been one of the many possessions of a less-than-successful Hutt who had ordered the sacking of the freighter in fear of being unable to afford the re-acquirement of his valued gems. In actuality, the skins and teeth had been worth far more to the smugglers, who gladly traded their cargo away to the Togruta.<br /> <br /> One such smuggler, a male Twi'lek by the name of '''Garess Kelr''' took keen interest in the leader of the pack hunters. For years the former smuggler had returned to Shili, staying among the Togruta and eventually becoming a hunter of the pack. Despite his history as a smuggler, the Twi'lek was a natural hunter, given his natural instincts learned in the former position. Each attempt at courtship had failed for the first two years, resulting more than once in a broken nose. There had been nothing that Iss'tas valued more than strength, agility and experience in the hunt. It was '''5 BBY''' when the pack hunters had caught wind about an akul attack on the outlying settlement. Armed with his trusty blaster - a weapon uncommon among the pack - Garess accompanied Iss'tas to repel the threat. The scale of the attack was unexpected, with only five of the sixteen hunters surviving the akul invasion. During the chaotic battle, Garess had lost his hold-out blaster to the belly of an akul, while the same beast had begun to turn its attention to Iss'tas. Cornered, the Togruta woman's quarterstaff had been ripped from her hands, only to rest at the feet of a horrified Twi'lek. Summoning enough courage to face the nightmarish creature, Garess Kelr had jumped on the back of the beast, the quarterstaff lodged in its spine as it toppled. The brave act of heroism and self-sacrifice in the name of the pack had won Iss'tas' approval, and Iss'tas had later given birth to A'lora Kituri in '''6 ABY.'''<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSi.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.]]<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {34 ABY - 37 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that A'lora did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could and drew the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]]. However, those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of those who remained loyal to the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {37 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=A%27lora_Kituri&diff=179702 2021-01-10T10:22:11Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rise|reb|new|njo|djb|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.78 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], '''A'lora Kituri''' is a spirtualistic Togruta. Trained from a sect of Force-users based around the teachings of [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]], A'lora was taught how to harness the power of the Force. Her special talents as a '''Seer''' and '''Warrior''' make her well equipped to wage long-standing incursions against the Brotherhood. Her longstanding seclusion has caused her to remain neutral to all major conflicts until her discovery of [[House Odan-Urr]] through a vision that led her to [[Liam Torun]]. A'lora Kituri currently resides with House Odan-Urr serving the Odanites as a Councillor.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {11 BBY - 6 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I might be a smuggler, but I'm no coward.|Garess Kelr}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> <br /> '''A'lora Kituri''''s origins began many years before her birth. In the years following '''11 BBY,''' '''Iss'tas Kituri''' had been renowned for her exceptional and unrivaled skill as a '''hunter''' within the pack. Highly distinguished by her unique assortment of [[starwars:akul|akul]] teeth, pelts and bones from various predators, she had been the tribe's primary line of defense for two decades. A natural leader among Togruta, Iss'tas was both charismatic and devout to the Togruta ideals and beliefs. Often referred to, jokingly among the Togruta as 'Ferocious Akul' among the hunters she led, the name was both meaningful and amusing. The name itself implied that any foe - prey or predator should fear the Togruta woman as much as any akul. Each hunt, Iss'tas would collect only the finest prey, and she stalked her targets with extreme care to their nests, locating other creatures for future hunts. Crimson-skinned, the Togruta would use her natural camouflage to stay hidden until it was time to strike. It was later found that Iss'tas Kituri had been Force-sensitive, and had used these abilities to cloak herself on these hunts. This advantage is also said to have guided her aim while throwing spears at unsuspecting prey.<br /> <br /> In 10 BBY, the pack on [[starwars:Shili|Shili]] was found by a spacefaring group of smugglers. Landing their deteriorating freighter ''' ''Ruby’s Fortune'' ''' in the midst of this strange culture to avoid pursuing pirates, the smugglers had been welcomed into the pack's vast community. Taken in awe by the arrival of the barely spaceworthy vessel, the Togruta began trading precious akul teeth and valuable skins for the smuggler's illegal cargo of corusca gems. The gems themselves had been one of the many possessions of a less-than-successful Hutt who had ordered the sacking of the freighter in fear of being unable to afford the re-acquirement of his valued gems. In actuality, the skins and teeth had been worth far more to the smugglers, who gladly traded their cargo away to the Togruta.<br /> <br /> One such smuggler, a male Twi'lek by the name of '''Garess Kelr''' took keen interest in the leader of the pack hunters. For years the former smuggler had returned to Shili, staying among the Togruta and eventually becoming a hunter of the pack. Despite his history as a smuggler, the Twi'lek was a natural hunter, given his natural instincts learned in the former position. Each attempt at courtship had failed for the first two years, resulting more than once in a broken nose. There had been nothing that Iss'tas valued more than strength, agility and experience in the hunt. It was '''5 BBY''' when the pack hunters had caught wind about an akul attack on the outlying settlement. Armed with his trusty blaster - a weapon uncommon among the pack - Garess accompanied Iss'tas to repel the threat. The scale of the attack was unexpected, with only five of the sixteen hunters surviving the akul invasion. During the chaotic battle, Garess had lost his hold-out blaster to the belly of an akul, while the same beast had begun to turn its attention to Iss'tas. Cornered, the Togruta woman's quarterstaff had been ripped from her hands, only to rest at the feet of a horrified Twi'lek. Summoning enough courage to face the nightmarish creature, Garess Kelr had jumped on the back of the beast, the quarterstaff lodged in its spine as it toppled. The brave act of heroism and self-sacrifice in the name of the pack had won Iss'tas' approval, and Iss'tas had later given birth to A'lora Kituri in '''6 ABY.'''<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, with parents Iss'tass Kituri and Garess Kelr.]]<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {34 ABY - 37 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that A'lora did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could and drew the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]]. However, those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of those who remained loyal to the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {37 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

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<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: Retconning date of birth, adding current stuff</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rise|reb|new|njo|djb|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |type = Jedi<br /> |image=[[image:Alora1.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname= A'lora<br /> |lastname= Kituri<br /> |homeworld=[[starwars:Shili|Shili]]<br /> |birth=6 ABY<br /> |death=<br /> |species=[[starwars:Togruta|Togruta]]<br /> |gender=[[starwars:Female|Female]]<br /> |Skin Tone= Violet<br /> |[[starwars:Lekku|Lekku]]/[[starwars:Montrals|Montrals]]= Blue/White<br /> |eyes= Amber<br /> |height=<br /> *1.78 Meters (Including Montrals)<br /> *1.75 Meters (Without Montrals)<br /> |weight= 67.5 Kilograms<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber= Green<br /> |form=[[starwars:Juyo|Juyo]]<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> [[K'thri]]<br /> |profession=[[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]]<br /> |position=Odan-Urr [[Consul|Consul]]<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]<br /> |masters=<br /> *Jendan Aybara (Former)<br /> *[[JScumm]]<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:12049|12049]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Born on the planet [[starwars:Shili|Shili]], '''A'lora Kituri''' is a spirtualistic Togruta. Trained from a sect of Force-users based around the teachings of [[starwars:Shaak Ti|Shaak Ti]], A'lora was taught how to harness the power of the Force. Her special talents as a '''Seer''' and '''Warrior''' make her well equipped to wage long-standing incursions against the Brotherhood. Her longstanding seclusion has caused her to remain neutral to all major conflicts until her discovery of [[House Odan-Urr]] through a vision that led her to [[Liam Torun]]. A'lora Kituri currently resides with House Odan-Urr serving the Odanites as a Councillor.<br /> <br /> = Character History =<br /> <br /> == Origins {11 BBY - 6 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I might be a smuggler, but I'm no coward.|Garess Kelr}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Shili.png|thumb|200px|left|Shili, the Togruta homeworld.]]<br /> <br /> '''A'lora Kituri''''s origins began many years before her birth. In the years following '''11 BBY,''' '''Iss'tas Kituri''' had been renowned for her exceptional and unrivaled skill as a '''hunter''' within the pack. Highly distinguished by her unique assortment of [[starwars:akul|akul]] teeth, pelts and bones from various predators, she had been the tribe's primary line of defense for two decades. A natural leader among Togruta, Iss'tas was both charismatic and devout to the Togruta ideals and beliefs. Often referred to, jokingly among the Togruta as 'Ferocious Akul' among the hunters she led, the name was both meaningful and amusing. The name itself implied that any foe - prey or predator should fear the Togruta woman as much as any akul. Each hunt, Iss'tas would collect only the finest prey, and she stalked her targets with extreme care to their nests, locating other creatures for future hunts. Crimson-skinned, the Togruta would use her natural camouflage to stay hidden until it was time to strike. It was later found that Iss'tas Kituri had been Force-sensitive, and had used these abilities to cloak herself on these hunts. This advantage is also said to have guided her aim while throwing spears at unsuspecting prey.<br /> <br /> In 10 BBY, the pack on [[starwars:Shili|Shili]] was found by a spacefaring group of smugglers. Landing their deteriorating freighter ''' ''Ruby’s Fortune'' ''' in the midst of this strange culture to avoid pursuing pirates, the smugglers had been welcomed into the pack's vast community. Taken in awe by the arrival of the barely spaceworthy vessel, the Togruta began trading precious akul teeth and valuable skins for the smuggler's illegal cargo of corusca gems. The gems themselves had been one of the many possessions of a less-than-successful Hutt who had ordered the sacking of the freighter in fear of being unable to afford the re-acquirement of his valued gems. In actuality, the skins and teeth had been worth far more to the smugglers, who gladly traded their cargo away to the Togruta.<br /> <br /> One such smuggler, a male Twi'lek by the name of '''Garess Kelr''' took keen interest in the leader of the pack hunters. For years the former smuggler had returned to Shili, staying among the Togruta and eventually becoming a hunter of the pack. Despite his history as a smuggler, the Twi'lek was a natural hunter, given his natural instincts learned in the former position. Each attempt at courtship had failed for the first two years, resulting more than once in a broken nose. There had been nothing that Iss'tas valued more than strength, agility and experience in the hunt. It was '''5 BBY''' when the pack hunters had caught wind about an akul attack on the outlying settlement. Armed with his trusty blaster - a weapon uncommon among the pack - Garess accompanied Iss'tas to repel the threat. The scale of the attack was unexpected, with only five of the sixteen hunters surviving the akul invasion. During the chaotic battle, Garess had lost his hold-out blaster to the belly of an akul, while the same beast had begun to turn its attention to Iss'tas. Cornered, the Togruta woman's quarterstaff had been ripped from her hands, only to rest at the feet of a horrified Twi'lek. Summoning enough courage to face the nightmarish creature, Garess Kelr had jumped on the back of the beast, the quarterstaff lodged in its spine as it toppled. The brave act of heroism and self-sacrifice in the name of the pack had won Iss'tas' approval, and Iss'tas had later given birth to A'lora Kituri in '''6 ABY.'''<br /> <br /> === The Beginning 6 ABY - 12 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|See this tooth? An Akul has many like it. Fools believe that the brave hunt such creatures. Those who tried are all dead.|Jorm, the Younger}}<br /> <br /> [[image:AloraFive.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, student of Shaak Ti's teachings]]<br /> <br /> After much pain, A'lora Kituri was born on the planet Shili. The infant had been born with lavender skin - a trait inherited from her father and uncommon among the pack. The Togruta child was raised as all Togruta on Shili were—trained from birth to one day follow in her parent's footsteps as a great hunter. Quickly, the young Togruta grew in the large community, eventually becoming old enough to be apprenticed as a hunter.<br /> <br /> Her training was intensive for the next five years, each week A'lora would find herself stalking her prey, waiting for the chance to strike from the shadows. She had been taught not only to use quarterstaves, but her natural weapons of montrals and teeth, as well. [[starwars:Thimiars|Thimiars]] were a common animal upon which the Togruta would prey upon. The small rodents had a bitter taste, but were nevertheless sustaining to the vast population. Encouraged by Iss'tas to hunt these without the need for weapons, the young Togruta would enter their nests using only her sharpened teeth to painlessly hunt the small animals. She was taught to hunt in all of Shili's hunting grounds, including rainforest valleys, savannahs and mountains, where she was expected to adapt to the terrain for weeks at a time.<br /> <br /> Unknowingly discovering her unique powers as a Force-sensitive, the young A'lora in her adolescence would use the Force to mask her unique skin colour, changing it from a purple hue to a rust or crimson colour. This helped her blend in to various surroundings, such as the scrublands where her white markings made her nearly invisible among the [[starwars:turu-grass|turu-grass]] that had been red on one side of the meter-high shoots of grass, and white on the other. This had provided excellent cover in such environments, allowing the Togruta close access to the creatures she hunted.<br /> <br /> Sometime around '''11 ABY,''' A'lora Kituri had developed her Force powers to allow her to communicate and empathise somewhat with these creatures. As a result, she would place aside some time to sit in the middle of a grove located in one of Shili's rainforests, meditating so still that she would attract the curious animals. Eventually, she was able to use these powers to ally herself with a select few of these creatures, gaining their trust as they would assist her in the hunt. For a year, she continued this exercise until an akul invaded her grove. Her hollow montrals had only detected the intrusion mere seconds before the predator pounced where she had once been meditating, giving her barely enough time to roll away from the orange-furred creature. After five minutes of a tiring battle, the Togruta had managed to climb on the creatures' back, much as Garess Kelr had once done in tales of his encounter. The creature had tried desperately to remove its opponent from its' back, but to no success as the young A'lora dominated the creatures' mind, sending waves of calming thoughts into its' being. Upon arriving to her pack, her mother, an aged pack leader was surprised by the manner of her daughter's arrival, as was the rest of the pack as they stared at the beast with both apprehension and awe. Hailed as the ''' 'Akul Rider,' ''' A'lora kept the beast as a friend and companion, completely loyal to her until its' death in 20 ABY.<br /> <br /> === Old Master, New Teachings {12 ABY - 20 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Stories tell of a Jedi who urged the resurrection of the Jedi Order long after her demise. That Jedi Master was Shaak Ti.|Tuka, the Elder, on Shaak Ti's oral histories}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora6.jpg||thumb|300px|left|A'lora Kituri, mounted on a varactyl]]<br /> <br /> Although deceased, Jedi Master Shaak Ti's teachings were not forgotten. Passing down teachings through stories, legends and oral histories had allowed the Togruta to preserve much of the master's old teachings from before [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]] forced the remaining Jedi into hiding. A sect of Togruta who remembered the teachings of Shaak Ti searched for those born with the gift to bend the Force, ensuring that [[starwars:Palpatine|Palpatine's]] [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Empire]] did not discover their presence. A'lora joined the sect as a student at Iss'tas' urging in '''12 ABY''', learning all she could of the Jedi Order that came before through whichever stories and tales survived. It was at this time that A’lora was first aware of her control over the Force. Tales of Jedi and their unnatural abilities were comparable to her own experiences with her tribe, and she started to associate herself with these stories. She learned first how to tame beasts with a thought and later, how to alter her surroundings from another's gaze. However, several stories were lost to time, either being forgotten or confiscated before the denizens of Shili could hear them.<br /> <br /> Although this tribal sect could recall much of Shaak Ti's exploits, the elders' knowledge of the Jedi Master's teachings were lacking and left out several of the Jedi Order's core values related to control over one's emotions. Instead, Shaak Ti was remembered as a somewhat brash character of legend, going against her true role in the Jedi Order as a teacher first and foremost. Though she could commune with animals, A'lora found herself drawn to a tree with which she was able to converse as if it were a sentient being. She would not know until later that this being was in fact [[V'yr Vorsa]], a former member of the Jedi Order who took refuge on the planet Shili following [[starwars:Order 66|Order 66]].<br /> <br /> === Hunting Among the Stars {20 ABY - 28 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|So long have I looked towards the stars. To hunt among them is to become more than a hunter.|A'lora Kituri, on leaving Shili.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AloraSix.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi Padawan]]<br /> <br /> Before long, Garess Kelr succumbed to the harsh wildlife of Shili. A hunting accident resulted in a venomous sting from a cornered creature, which gave its life in a final act of defiance. Carried back to the tribe on the shoulders of his fellow tribesmen, Garess lived his final hours with Iss’tas and A’lora Kituri - the company provided him with comfort while his life drained. In the end, Garess met his end at the merciful blade of a bone-handled knife once the pain had become too much to bear. A funeral pyre was lit and songs were chanted as his body was sent from one life to the next. The remaining members of his smuggler crew would either remain on Shili for the remainder of their lives or return to the stars. Of those who left was the new captain of the freighter, a Devaronian named '''Jakar Praxon'''.<br /> <br /> For the first time of her life in '''20 ABY''', A’lora Kituri was given the opportunity to witness the Galaxy outside of her homeworld, as her father would have wished. She would board the freighter and leave Shili behind. Trading valuables across the skies gave her a glimpse of distant worlds she never knew existed and a new outlook on Galactic life. Although this venture with her father’s crew would last until '''28 ABY''', she lived it to the fullest. It was then that A'lora began to see the error of isolation in a galaxy fraught with suffering and turmoil.<br /> <br /> == House Odan-Urr {28 ABY - 30 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Eli Denan al'Tor|I sense that the Force is strong within you, but I also sense a lack of purpose. To what, do we owe the pleasure?|A'lora Kituri|We all owe it to the Force's will.|A'lora Kituri and Eli Denan al'Tor meet aboard the YCHT ''Arthos'' for the first time}}<br /> <br /> A’lora was drawn to the path granted to her in visions. This had led to a series of hyperspace jumps to distant coordinates supplied to her through dreams, visions and clues along the route her father's crew had once taken. Chartering a shuttle to the mysterious location, A`lora had arrived unexpectedly along a ragtag fleet of older vessels, marked with the insignia of '''[[House Odan-Urr]]'''. Boarding the '''YCHT ''Arthos'' ''', the converted temporary mobile command center of the Jedi, A`lora was introduced as a follower of the Jedi cult on Shili, and given command over the militia`s resources; the [[Melewati Bushfighters]], in particular. Her experience with leading hunting parties on her homeworld had made her the perfect candidate for organizing guerilla operations against the Brotherhood and One Sith forces, and these skills carried on into the Seer's first great war - the Dark Crusade.<br /> <br /> === Dark Crusade {30 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|Apetite for war is finite. All conflicts come to an end.|A'lora Kituri, Jedi High General}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, Jedi General]]<br /> <br /> The [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] finally revealed themselves ina massive series of skirmishes against the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], carving a swath of devastation for control of the ancient [[starwars:Sith Worlds|Sith Worlds]]. After the Brotherhood managed to fend off the initial invasion, the Dark Jedi declared war and began a lengthy crusade to exterminate the One Sith's powerful armies. Seeing that the Brotherhood and One Sith were both locked at each other's throats, High Councilor [[Liam Torun]] seized on the opportunity to conduct a guerrilla warfare campaign against both enemies, appointing A'lora Kituri as a '''Jedi General''' during the conflict. While the two factions were too powerful for the Jedi to openly oppose, the guerrilla campaign proved quite successful, resulting in many casualties and the salvaging of essential supplies and military equipment to strengthen House Odan-Urr.<br /> <br /> Months had passed, along with many planets before the Jedi were able to slow the Brotherhood`s advance to a crawl. Depleted of resources, the Clans had lost their apetite for war, and returned to Brotherhood space to recover. Celebrated as a victory, the Jedi had begun preparations to cleanse these planets of Sith corruption, which would have taken years. As she would eventually find out, that fragile moment of peace was not to last.<br /> <br /> === Fall of a Mad King {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|“You have great feelings of hatred... Even fear. Is something on your mind, Torun?”|A'lora Kituri, soothing the High Councillor following the Renewal of Hope campaign.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora3.png|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, in warrior's garb]]<br /> <br /> Returning to the world Haven, the Jedi had begun preparations to launch a counterattack to Cy Thuron`s monarchy, and liberate New Tython from his iron grip. Serving as a staging point to regain resources and train the Tythonian population to join the militia, Haven was a dangerous world in its own right, but was nonetheless peaceful, serving their purposes well. Having been that the hyperspace coordinates were located through the mysterious Force by [[Liam Torun]], it was nearly impossible to discover by anyone without the data stored within the High Councillor's navicomputer. In order to gain the proper supplies to arm the militia, A`lora had staged a successful attack on the corrupt Governor Garon, who planned a war against the Galactic Alliance in response to the restrictions on defense and military power. The covert battle on Talus was fought with utmost secrecy on both sides. Eventually, Garon was killed in his private offices, following a threat on a hostage's life.<br /> <br /> Rallying to rearm the militia with the newly-won resources from Garon's secret military resistance, A'lora was charged with ensuring the safety of the Tythonian refugees, as reports of wildlife attacks and sickness-related deaths became more frequent. Using her skills as a hunter, she would patrol New Menat's perimeter to ward off predators who came too near. She also hunted a few of these animals for much-needed food and supplies as they were needed. Upon the arrival of [[Evant Taelyan]], former intelligence and military leader of Scholae Palatinae, A'lora was tasked alongside Evant Taelyan and [[V'yr Vorsa]] to guide a caravan through the dangerous forests, towards a mountain range named the Spine, a major source of a valuable ore that might be traded for supplies or later refined for use on New Tython.<br /> <br /> With a stockpile of war material and an able-bodied militia at attention, the Knights of Odan-Urr ultimately returned under the leadership of A'lora Kituri and Liam Torun to reclaim New Tython from Cy Thuron's monarchy. Leading the main assault, A'lora Kituri served as a general for the last time in a struggle to liberate Menat Ombo - the seat of power in Cy Thuron's kingdom. With an army of Harakoans freed by the combined efforts of the Knights of Allusis and Strike Team Ooroo at her back, A'lora Kituri decimated the oppressive military force from the frontlines. In the aftermath of Cy Thuron's inevitable defeat at the hands of Liam Torun, she continued to maintain the peace and harmony that once flowed through the planet. Ultimately, she discovered a former Councillor going under the alias of Izanami Kurai, a pirate from the Outer Rim formerly known as Akhera Nol. Disappearing in search of the former Aedile of Odan-Urr for a two week period, A'lora uncovered knowledge that would eventually lead to a better understanding of the Jedi.<br /> <br /> === Fading Light {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|There is a blindness that prevents the Jedi from fulfilling their purpose. I will see this Brotherhood to its downfall, no matter the cost.|A'lora Kituri, speaking to Liam Torun on the Jedi's purpose.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:comic_odan-urr.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Odan-Urr assembled, during the Eleventh Great Jedi War]]<br /> <br /> Months later, the Knights of Odan-Urr would return to Sith Space to continue the war against the Brotherhood and One Sith presence. It was in this time that A'lora, having received a vivid Force vision, recognized that the Jedi had become too militaristic in their actions. Failing to see past their mission in the name of &quot;liberation,&quot; Liam Torun had lost sight of what the Jedi once were - defenders of peace. Faced with a maelstrom of conflict after the events that took hold on Begeren, A'lora Kituri shunned the Summit, focusing her efforts towards the will of the Force. While acting independent of the Summit, A'lora would find herself remaining within Sith Space, as an agent sworn to the will of the Force.<br /> <br /> Togruta culture frowned upon individuality, and therefore A'lora Kituri broke her culture's traditions when venturing into Sith Space alone. Her difficulties in making unanimous decisions resulted in a complete reliance on the Force to provide guidance. Building a devotion to see the Brotherhood cleaned of darkness through the war, she went to lengths some would call overzealous to bring about the Brotherhood's end. Rather than seeking liberation for a lost cause, she seen a need to expunge the Sith menace through whatever means possible. This over-reliance on the Force to guide her every move led her to be entirely confident in the role she believed she was fulfilling, holding no regrets or mercy towards those who would seek to prevent her from completing her task.<br /> <br /> === The Eleventh Great Jedi War {32 ABY - 32 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The enemy of my enemy needn't be a friend, but a bludgeon that can be turned against them.|A'lora Kituri, referring to Esoteric.}}<br /> <br /> Chaos split the Brotherhood in two when Muz Ashen attempted the Final Way to gain immortality. A'lora seen the Jedi as fools for following a Sith into battle against what they believed to be the greater evil. Once again casting aside the Disciples of Odan-Urr in order to follow her own direction, A'lora Kituri sought out the One Sith armies, and join them against the Brotherhood. The Force had her believe that in siding with the One Sith, together they would be able to destroy Muz Ashen before the Rite of Immortality was completed. In a vision, she 'seen' the possible outcome of Jac falling to the Lion of Tarthos, being too weak to finish his foe and cast aside an old friend. Esoteric was to her, the perfect candidate for bringing an end to Muz Ashen's reign of malice. However, her actions had brought her a step closer towards the darkness, if even for a moment. Although still a practitioner of the Light Side of the Force, she was forced to act alongside those who used rage as their fuel for battle.<br /> <br /> In the end, her visions matched that of the actual outcome of the conflict, although showing a different side to it. Jac was not strong enough to kill Muz Ashen when the two crossed blades on the battlefield, but where her vision faded to nothingness, Muz Ashen chose to spare Jac's life. The Lion of Tarthos disappeared, his rule ended with the stroke that killed Tarax and Esoteric stood victorious. As foretold, the triumph of the One Sith would not bring bloodshed to the Jedi of Odan-Urr, instead the Brotherhood, as they knew it, was ended; Darth Pravus rose to take over the ashes and rebuild the Brotherhood according to his own plan. Esoteric turned out to be no more than the purpose A'lora used the One Sith for - a tool and a means to an end.<br /> <br /> == Clan Odan-Urr {32 ABY - 33 ABY} ==<br /> <br /> {{Quote|The Brotherhood as it was known is scattered to the Force. The Lion, vanquished. I have forseen it.|A'lora Kituri, victorious on witnessing the disappearance of Muz Ashen from the Iron Throne.}}<br /> <br /> [[image:aloraturelvyr.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, Turel Sorenn and V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> Finally, with her purpose being fulfilled, A'lora Kituri was free to follow the will of the Force, having forgotten how to trust her own judgment. Seeking to rebuild the Jedi's foundations after the collapse of a scrambling Brotherhood, the Force carried her back to lead the Disciples of Odan-Urr as a legion with renewed strength to fight back against the darkness. Reforming into the first Clan to follow the Light Side of the Force, it would be a time for change and new challenges; challenges that would test the Disciples of Odan-Urr to their limits as her visions held their focus.<br /> <br /> === Tides of Change {33 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|A'lora Kituri|I believe the Force has lead us to this point for a purpose. I may not agree with many of your clanmates, but the Force guides me|Atyiru Caesura Entar|Then let the drawing of the Magical Friendship Concordat really begin!|Dajorra-Yhi Concordat is signed}}<br /> <br /> Turel Sorenn first introduced A'lora Kituri to [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], who was instrumental in establishing the first alliance between Clan Odan-Urr and Clan [[Arcona]] in the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Witnessing the fall of Sanctuary and later, the extermination of &quot;undesirables,&quot; both leaders sought to change the tides against the O'reenians and Darth Pravus' Brotherhood, driving back the former but remaining vigilant against the latter. It became evident that the conflict surrounding the undesireables needed a larger force of allies to band together and thus, the White Lotus was formed as an extension of the alliance.<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri herself followed Sentinel Network intelligence and her own visions to thwart the Brotherhood at each corner. This, in turn, planted a target on the Togruta's head as a threat to the Brtoherhood's new objectives. From this time forward, she realized the dangers involved in being made visible and undefended, lest the Brotherhood send their assassins to remove Odan-Urr's leadership. <br /> <br /> === Between Light and Dark {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Edgar Drachen|I just wish she would be more forward about telling us what she ‘sees’ in these visions.|Turel Sorenn|Sometimes, we’re better off '''not'''​ knowing.|Edgar Drachen and Turel Sorenn discuss the High Councillor's absence from the Battle of Florrum}}<br /> <br /> [[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire with Empress Kaltani Anasaye]]<br /> <br /> Under Darth Pravus, the Dark Jedi fell in line beneath the authority of his command. Donning the mantle had given him absolute control over the Dark Council, after torturing his former Herald, V'yr Vorsa before her escape. On returning to the Jedi, she was given little time to warn Odan-Urr of a Brotherhood attack, aimed with the sole purpose of turning the seas to glass. Aabsdu Dupar, despite being di Plagia, attempted to convince Pravus to spare the planet before being put into his place. The Brotherhood fleet decimated the surface, targeting Menat Ombo, the Arca Praxeum, and a host of other facilities before continuing the bombardment. The Jedi were believed to have perished on the surface, or scattered to the winds. In the aftermath, A'lora allowed Mar Sûl to lead a team in boarding the *Despoiler*, a shuttle holding Pravus' favorite treasures from New Tython to recover Solari's fragments.<br /> <br /> Now marked enemies of the Brotherhood, the Jedi once again banded together to gain support from &quot;undesirable&quot; factions on Florrum. However, their efforts were intercepted by Plagueis forces and a retreat was called for, leaving with just a handful of refugees. After their defeat at the hands of their enemies, the Jedi once again disappeared—this time for several months, and outside of Brotherhood space.<br /> <br /> === Homecoming {34 ABY - 34 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Dialogue|Jo Mizu|What should we call it?|A'lora Kituri|What else would we call home?|A'lora Kituri, on naming the new Arca Praxeum}}<br /> <br /> Becoming separated from A'lora Kituri shortly after the battle on Florrum, Clan Odan-Urr made for the Nilgaard System, far from Pravus' stranglehold and outside of his domain. Eventually, his attention wavered and the Jedi were no longer considered a threat—more a nuisance. A'lora Kituri, on the other hand, travelled through Brotherhood space with the Inquisitorious tracking her movements in order to give the Jedi time to leave without drawing attention. With the secret aid of Morgan Sorenn, her tracks were covered and she regrouped with Odan-Urr in the Kiast System.<br /> <br /> Empress Kaltani Anasaye had arranged for a meeting with the High Councillor on the capital, extending shelter in exchange for Odan-Urr's assistance in removing the system from all star charts, navigations and routes; a fortress of secrecy and inaccessibility was erected around the system to deter incursions against the Brotherhood or First Order. Formerly allied with the New Republic, the Vatali Empire sought to cut ties after the destruction of Hosnian Prime and turned to Odan-Urr for assistance. As a result, Odan-Urr was given place among the Vatali as citizens.<br /> <br /> === The Inquisitorius {34 ABY - 37 ABY} ===<br /> <br /> {{Quote|I won't let you place yourself in danger needlessly, but if I need to follow you to the ends of this galaxy, then so be it.|V'yr Vorsa}}<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora5.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A'lora Kituri, on the run from the Inquisitorious]]<br /> <br /> Looming from the shadows stood the threat of Pravus' Inquisitorius. A'lora, knowing that she would be undoubtedly marked for assassination, fled Kiast to wage her own battle against the Brotherhood. Followed by V'yr Vorsa—who wished to ensure that A'lora did not succumb to the dark side of the Force—she found herself traversing Brotherhood Space, breaking Pravus' plans wherever she could and drew the attention of his most skilled trackers. Eventually, she joined with V'yr Vorsa, who invited her aboard the ''' ''Tortoise'' ''' as she eluded the Inquisitorius' assassins. Eventually, her trackers had been recalled to the Brotherhood's new capital, [[Arx]]. However, those who still believed the former High Councillor to be a danger to the Brotherhood continued in pursuit, now excommunicated from the Inquisitorius' ranks.<br /> <br /> Her hunt continued in earnest, living on as a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. With the would-be assassins acting of their own accord, the Togruta eluded their efforts all while reversing her role as the hunted. Now the hunter, and with the blessings—or rather, a silent nod—of those who remained loyal to the Brotherhood's Voice, A'lora dismantled the efforts of her traitorous tails with the assistance of V'yr Vorsa and was freed to pursue her own newfound goals.<br /> <br /> === Seeker of Lost Knowledge {37 ABY - Current} ===<br /> <br /> Freed from wandering as a fugitive, A'lora Kituri's lust to see the Brotherhood crumble faded behind a willingness to seek and teach the secrets of Jedi sects long thought lost. Following a newfound belief in rekindling these old teachings in the mentorship of younger generations of Jedi, she re-united herself with her former Councillors of Odan-Urr to take on the responsibilities she had neglected during a tumultuous war against Darth Pravus' New Order. Entrusting her Neti companion, V'yr Vorsa, to the continued monitoring of her emotions, the Togruta struggled at times to let go of past transgressions and to focus instead on what lie ahead. <br /> <br /> For a time, the two travelled to locate the ancient temple of a Force-using civilization, whose energies had formed a Nexus of force energies contained in a shallow pool. The knowledge and scriptures found within on the walls formed the basis of an understanding that led to the investigation of the Velestari Temple—a former teaching center on Kiast for those gifted with Force abilities. Shortly thereafter, A'lora began teaching in earnest at the Jedi Praxeum on Kiast and collected a reputation as a harsh instructor with little room for patience.<br /> <br /> == Physical Appearance ==<br /> <br /> [[image:Alora4.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A'lora Kituri, on Kiast]]<br /> <br /> On the surface, A'lora Kituri is as ferocious as she is beautiful. Encased in pure white flesh, the hollow protrusions of her '''[[starwars:Montrals|montrals]],''' are shorter than average for her species. Framing fierce - yet attractive - features, her '''[[starwars:Lekku|lekku]]''' are decorated in a mesmerizing pattern of blue stripes which extend to her montrals, forming dark cerulean caps at their summit. Lavender-skinned with white markings, her skin takes on an exotic shade for her species and serves as camoflage in certain environments.<br /> <br /> Maintaining a lithe but muscular figure lends to her boundless athletic talent. Well-toned and muscular, she is able-bodied with a curvacious figure that could easily be mistaken for that of a dancer than a warrior. Standing at a slightly less than average height for her species, her montrals still make her taller than the females of most other species and thus make her less able to blend into a crowd of other near-Humans.<br /> <br /> Her savage nature is most evident in her darkened face. Prominient upper cheekbones and angular brows contribute towards a fierce and almost intimidating appearance, hinting at a lifetime bent on survival. Deep-set amber eyes provide a stark contrast to otherwise striking features, being constantly shadowed within their sockets. Stained several shades darker than her skin, her thin lips are a deep shade of violet than the rest of her face. Combined with a natural pattern of white markings covering most of her face, her devotion to the life of a warrior-seer is unmistakable, even to the most unpracticed gaze.<br /> <br /> === Attire ===<br /> <br /> Sharing a deep connection with her surroundings has made A'lora Kituri forego the traditional Jedi robes in favour of lighter and less restrictive attire than traditional Jedi clothing. Handcrafted, her preferences are towards garments tooled from raw, natural cloth, oftentimes minimalist in form and function and sometimes considered &quot;immodest.&quot; These articles are tight-fitting as to not become a hindrance while performing acrobatic maneuvers. As a result, her usual attire is far more revealing than standard tunics and are best suited towards lush, forested terrain. Alterations can conform her wardrobe to her surroundings, adding furs, leathers, ivory, and even bronze to the ensemble.<br /> <br /> == Philosophies and Beliefs ==<br /> <br /> === Force Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> Once a student under the tutelage of Shaak Ti's teachings, as recorded in stories, tales and legends, A'lora Kituri formed a fragmented understanding of the Jedi Order and its teachings. Without a true Jedi instructor, her reliance on oral legends left out several of the Jedi Order's most basic values. Of her deviations from the Jedi Code, the most recognizable shows when she is engaged in battle and a primal ferociousness guides her actions. While the techniques she had learned from these stories allow for little physical manipulations in her environment such as through telekinesis, the coherent ones have allowed her the ability to create intricate illusions designed to fool the most observant individuals. Although a rare talent, A'lora Kituri has mastered the gift of farsight to see and act on the distant future. Believing these visions to be the Will of the Force, as she understand it, she holds an unshakable devotion to following their messages.<br /> <br /> === Togruta Beliefs ===<br /> <br /> A'lora Kituri has a strong sense of '''unity''' and '''togetherness,''' a quality inherited from her homeworld, [[starwars:Shili|Shili]]. On her native homeworld of Shili, the pack relied on each other and would band together to take a stand against the massive monsters that hunted them, staving away [[starwars:Akul|Akul]] attacks as well as any predators that would occasionally wander too close to their territory. A'lora is known within '''House Odan-Urr''' for her habit of not wearing shoes when in lush environments, believing that the land was spiritually connected to the Togruta, and wearing shoes severed the bond between herself and the land. In addition to her beliefs, A'lora often thinks of her House as a pack. In Togruta custom, within a pack every able Togruta was expected to contribute his or her own share, to the betterment of the pack, where each individual is treated equally. Togruta were also known for their belief that those who could not keep up should be left to fend for themselves, because that is nature's way. This belief was abandoned when she became involved with Master Shaak Ti's teachings, and replaced with a devotion towards helping the helpless.<br /> <br /> == Relationships ==<br /> <br /> === V'yr Vorsa ===<br /> <br /> [[File:3-Vorsa.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[V'yr Vorsa|Councillor V'yr Vorsa]] has remained the Togruta's greatest companion throughout her time within Odan-Urr. The Neti's presence in the Living Force has linked itself to A'lora through a deep connection shared in their similar environments. As attuned to nature as the Shili-born Togruta, this common ground formed the basis of a long friendship between the two Jedi. Both were rooted within the Living Force as beings connected to everything around them; A'lora's tribal upbringing and Vorsa's plant-like appearance cemented their awareness to nature. While at first, Vorsa seen the young warrior-seer as little more than a child, she has grown closer to the Togruta, seeing her fellow Jedi as a sister. As a general, Vorsa has proven herself with a talent for resolving issues of command and a staunch combatant when called upon to aid A'lora in matters of leadership. Over time, these bonds have strengthened to the point of the two being completely synchronized on the battlefield, their movements and complicated maneuvers intertwined without so much as a transferred thought.<br /> <br /> Despite these similarities and connections, the two have shared disagreements on multiple occasions. Headstrong in her devotion to the Force's will, A'lora had been known to follow her visions with little regard towards the Neti's advice on matters that have been foreseen. Ultimately, this led to the two being separated on two sides of the same conflict during the Eleventh Great Jedi War, where A'lora Kituri sided with Esoteric and Vorsa with Jac Cotelin.<br /> <br /> === Turel Sorenn ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Turel-Sorenn.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Turel Sorenn]] took V'yr Vorsa's place at A'lora's side as Proconsul after the Neti left as the Grand Master's Herald. While she understands Turel's strengths and her need to have his guidance in Vorsa's stead, the Jedi has become something of a nuisance in her leadership. Possessing the innate talent of stripping her of all patience, he remains one of the few to have ever drawn the Togruta's full wrath more than once—often in the form of blackened and bruised features. She despises his presence whenever a sarcastic comment leaves his mouth, but values his valour on the field of battle and devotion to his Clan.<br /> <br /> <br /> === Atyiru Caesura Entar ===<br /> <br /> [[File:2-Atyiru.png|100px|left]]<br /> <br /> [[Atyiru Caesura Entar]], now deceased, was one of A'lora's most trusted friends outside of Clan Odan-Urr. Having been introduced to the Ashla and Bogan-worshipping Miraluka through Turel Sorenn, the two formed a friendship from a written bond—the [[Dajorra-Yhi Concordat]]. Building off this alliance, the two had grown to trust one another, having faith in each other's motives and abilities. Since their first time meeting aboard the NSD Invicta for the negotiations of the alliance, A'lora has gravitated ever closer to following certain Arconan values. She has learned much from Atyiru that has aided in making Odan-Urr a formidable opponent against the Brotherhood's might, returning the favour with her own advice.<br /> <br /> However, as professional as their friendship might seem, A'lora cannot see past the Consul's unwavering smile, even when hard-pressed into the worst circumstances. As a result, a lot of the Arconan's mischievous tendencies confuse A'lora, seeming as little more than nonsensical outbursts of joy. While this can wear on the Togruta's patience in a formal setting, it has never sparked an outward show of annoyance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Daleem&diff=177037 2020-04-22T08:49:12Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rep|imp|nor}}<br /> {{Planet<br /> |image=[[image:daleem_12.jpg|250px]]<br /> |name=Daleem<br /> |region=[[starwars:Outer_Rim_Territories|Outer Rim Territories]]<br /> |sector=[[starwars:Nilgaard_sector|Nilgaard sector]]<br /> |system=[[Kiast System|ATVAT-5565 (Kiast System)]]<br /> |suns= [[starwars:Binary star|Binary system]]<br /> |moons=<br /> |distance=<br /> |lengthyear=<br /> |class=Terrestrial<br /> |diameter=<br /> |atmosphere=[[starwars:Atmosphere/Legends#Type I atmospheres|Type I]]<br /> |climate=58˚C to -88˚C<br /> |gravity=<br /> |terrain=Variable<br /> |interest=<br /> |species=<br /> * [[starwars:Ithorian|Ithorian]]<br /> * [[starwars:Mon Calamari|Mon Calamari]]<br /> * [[starwars:Pau'an|Pau'an]]<br /> |otherspecies=<br /> * [[starwars:Sephi/Legends|Sephi]]<br /> |language=[[starwars:Basic|Basic]]<br /> |population=Estimated 21,330,000<br /> |cities=<br /> |imports=<br /> |exports=<br /> |affiliation=[[Vatali Empire]], [[Odan-Urr]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Daleem''' is a small terrestrial planet in the Nilgaard sector of the Outer Rim territories under the rule of the [[Vatali Empire]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> === Founding ===<br /> <br /> Daleem was originally founded under the all-encompassing monarchy of [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] civilization circa 657 BBY, concurrently with the founding of the system’s capital. Initially, it was settled by noble Lords that sought to exploit its natural resources, discovering vast caverns that allowed access to rare minerals buried deep beneath the bedrock. Over time, their subjects were brought to this new world to work the lives of merchants and laborers.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lords’ subjects formed themselves into guilds, focusing their efforts on mining the caverns below the surface and the trade of foodstuffs and other necessities to the earliest settlements on neighboring worlds. The earliest guilds were formed with administrative needs in mind, maintaining the health of their workers and organizing labour throughout Daleem. The guilds have since grown as the Lords were no longer needed, beginning with the formation of the independent Shipwright's Guild that paved the route for others to seek political resources.<br /> <br /> The planet was kept in a state of geological stability by a network of complex terraforming machines and stabilizers, which served to contain the mass of volcanic ranges which dotted the landmasses and suppress potential earthquakes. The machines themselves were constructed to be self-automated and serve their role with minimal oversight. Because of this, the work crews to help administer their operations were gradually scaled down over the course of several hundred years, until they were all but forgotten by the modern government.<br /> <br /> === Exiles' Arrival ===<br /> <br /> Daleem would see a surprising change in 35 ABY, with the arrival of Clan Odan-Urr. The survivors of the [[New Tython]] atrocity had made their way to the Vatali Empire and eventually formed an alliance with the ruling Empress. In an effort to test the Clan’s claims of their abilities to retain peace and settle issues of diplomatic importance, House Satele Shan was granted access to Daleem. In return, the [[starwars:Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] and their allies were charged with the task of settling disputes between the Guilds, and resolving conflicts that might hamper the development of important resources to the Vatali Empire. Granted the use of several kilometers of land surrounding a space elevator - which would become [[Sky Breach Base]] - House Satele Shan acted on behalf of the Empress to settle those issues which required mediation, or a third party to intervene. Led by Director [[Ysera and Kasula Daegella|Kasula Daegella]] and Executor Maximus Alvinius at this time, one of their initial crises emerged in the form of piracy. Shan was tasked with investigating a matter relating to the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]], with the disappearance of the ''Kesaret''. One of several bulk freighters making runs between Daleem and Kiast, the ''Kesaret'' had been ferrying valuable cargo between the two worlds only for it to disappear without a trace. Because of their new role, Shan was required to investigate and resolve this matter before the situation escalated.<br /> <br /> Known as the [https://discourse.darkjedibrotherhood.com/t/satele-shan-house-event-fiction-the-last-voyage-of-the-kesaret/1770 The Last Voyage of the Kesaret], the incident saw House Shan employing its resources alongside the Sentinel Network in its search for the missing vessel. This saw a number of members testing abilities that they themselves were not even aware of, and soon singled out the Maelstrom Corsairs as the group responsible for the abduction. Following a direct assault by the House, the Corsairs were driven back and their base of operations was destroyed. While the Corsairs were far from broken as a power, the event proved to be a morale boost to House Shan, giving them a much-needed victory in the wake of New Tython's loss.<br /> <br /> === The Guild Coup ===<br /> <br /> Following the events of the [[Twelfth Great Jedi War]] and the rising threat of the anti-Force user crusade known as the [[Collective]], Clan Odan-Urr's attention was diverted away from Daleem for some time. Upon House Shan's return after the battles which raged across [[Nancora]], it became evident that the defeat of the Corsairs was far from an end to their threat. The War had sapped Shan of its military might and the House needed time to heal in the wake of the conflict. Instead, they were soon faced with a brand new conflict far closer to home than before. Intelligence gathered from the Corsairs' base of operations not only implicated members of the Brotherhood's [[Inquisitorius|Inquisition]] in backing the attack, but also indicated that the Shipwright's Guild itself was preparing to stage a coup against ruling the Vatali nobles. The Corsairs were merely a front, and a means to establish military might without risking suspicion. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1SNiawag_NqlWTHHR48kssFFQWT-zlD/view A massed assault by the Corsairs scattered what remained of Shan's military might], and left the survivors to regroup and be besieged within Sky Breach Base.<br /> <br /> The House was barely given time to regroup before the Corsairs main fleet arrived, rapidly establishing orbital dominance over the world. As troops were deployed planetside by the invaders, Shan was left fighting to hold its ground and delay their victory. Despite being heavily outnumbered [[Tython Squadron]] launched its ships to combat the enemy fleet, seeking to run interference until a far more substantial counterattack could be made against their vessels. On the ground, similar actions were taken as a bloody firefight broke out across the Imperial Gardens, with Shan operatives seeking to deny their enemy the Vatali seat of power on Daleem. With most of their number still besieged inside Sky Breach Base by a far more substantial force, Shan found itself fighting a losing battle on every front. As the Corsairs deployed landing ships in a massed drop operation atop of the Foundry, the Guild's main headquarters, their victory seemed inevitable.<br /> <br /> Yet just as the world was set to fall, a new arrival abruptly halted their advance. Dropping out of hyperspace, the Shan flagship, ''Remembrance of Seher'' directly engaged the enemy fleet. This distraction brought the Shan forces some much needed time to regroup even as the Corsair fleet surged to meet this new threat. This played directly into their enemies' hands. As the Corsairs moved with all speed, their flagship was left out of position and exposed without its escorts. From the other direction, the ''Resolve'', a newly-acquired Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser, ambushed and destroyed the Corsair flagship in a series of broadsides. Caught between the two far larger vessels and without a commanding group, the now leaderless Corsairs were left to be picked off and destroyed. Their fleet's destruction had a knock-on effect upon the ground forces below. Even inches from victory, upon learning that they were both now trapped and with reinforcements arriving to assist House Shan, their will to fight evaporated. Some tried to fight, others fled, but without coordination the momentum of their attack was broken. What had initially seemed like an inevitable victory soon became a rout as Shan's bedraggled defenders were reinforced from offworld, breaking the back of the Corsair military.<br /> <br /> === Dominion ===<br /> <br /> In the wake of the conflict and attempted coup, House Shan was left to pick up the pieces. Daleem had been revealed not as a serene and controlled hub of the Vatali Empire, but a hotbed of secessionist activity and corruption. Because of this, even as the other guilds moved to occupy the power vacuum left by the Shipwright's Guild, Empress Kaltani delivered an edict to remove them from positions of authority. It stipulated that each would be required to relinquish their sovereignty, disband their private armies and accept an official garrison on the outskirts of their capital holding. JTF Satele Shan was given the task of keeping the peace during the transition, and providing security in a summit between the Empress' representative, Royal Guard Commander Slynn Keldra, and the guilds. The hope was that, even during their rebuilding, the firepower and capabilities of the JTF would be enough to subdue any thoughts of further rebellion.<br /> <br /> During the summit, Seer Junazee detected unknown forces marshaling in the tunnels below and alerted the diplomatic mission in time for them to capture the heads of the remaining guilds and flee to Sky Breach Base. Corsair Haran 'Ji' Urr and a team of crack mercenaries investigated the tunnels and found that while the guilds were not directly tied to the pending assault on the summit, they were heavily implicated in a web of corruption and black market contracts that had flooded Kiast with scores of mercenary bands. For their efforts to secure Daleem for the Vatali Empire, both Satelites were tasked with overseeing the new garrisons and installed as barons over these new Imperial fiefs. Thus, Seer Junazee was granted the honorific of 'Baroness Sajin' and Corsair Haran that of 'Baron Zadan' corresponding to the guild capital cities their garrisons overlooked.<br /> <br /> === Scorched Earth ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_10.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> In late 37 ABY, Daleem underwent an unexpected crisis. The planet had been terraformed into its current state, but it required constant terraforming to support its ecosystem. While this technology was constantly defended and maintained for centuries, it was eventually forgotten by the ruling government following the death of its last chief mechanic. This lack of maintenance resulted in glitches emerging in the system, and the machine being thrown off by a single degree. Without warning or even fully understanding the threat posed against them, the planet faced a calamity unlike any other in its long existence. Volcanos simultaneously erupted across the world, and cities were rocked by near-perpetual earthquakes. The seas were flash boiled by kilotons of lava racing to the surface, resulting in explosive eruptions from the seabed. e. House Shan fought to maintain various rescue efforts during this crisis, and succeeded in enduring the cataclysm despite heavy collateral damage to the surrounding regions of the planet.<br /> <br /> === The End of an Era ===<br /> <br /> In the months that followed, Clan Odan-Urr was given full citizenship within the Vatali Empire following the events of [[Vauzem_Dominion#Operation:_Vanguard|Operation: Vanguard]], but this came at the cost of its existing structure. The Clan was required to streamline its membership and ranking system in order to carry out the tasks required of it, resulting in the dissolution of both House Hoth and House Shan. Each House's ships were gifted to the Vatali Navy, and in one final celebration on [[Palioxis Station]] House Satele Shan was disbanded entirely. In its place now stood [[House Sunrider]].<br /> <br /> With the aid of the Guilds’ tireless efforts, Daleem has since undergone extensive cooling since the loss of its terraforming apparatus. Stabilized against further significant changes to its outer crust, the periods of intense heating and cooling have resulted in the formation of massive crystalline sculptures, and a further widening of its tunnel networks to reveal structures resembling the architecture of the Velestari Temple on Kiast. Investing in the re-establishment of a thriving ecosystem, Daleems’ guilds have also begun efforts to import flora and fauna from other systems throughout the galaxy, marking the beginnings of a planet-wide reclamation project.<br /> <br /> == Geography ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_1.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s geology has undergone significant changes as a result of recent extensive volcanic activity and geological movement. Cracks and vents have formed in the upper crust, resulting in the emergence of geological features previously buried, including the massive crystalline structures once formed in the mantle. Also formed on the surface as a result of the rapid cooling of lava, these structures are varied in terms of mineral composition and can be seen protruding from the surface in sizes ranging from mountains to small deposits. In some areas, the superheating of sand has resulted in patches of a smooth, glass-like surface dotting the landscape.<br /> <br /> By all accounts, it qualifies as showing potential as a paradise — both in vast quantities of resources and the prospect of once again being a habitable planet, with full, lush forests and self-sufficient colonies. However, given the loss of vast majorities of its flora and fauna in the cataclysmic event that preceded its transformation, Daleem is in a period of intensive and controlled reclamation by the guilds now charged with pursuing such efforts. In order to sustain its transformation into the promised paradise, it requires constant cultivation of its fertile soil in order to introduce an ecosystem that will one day be self-sufficient and thriving.<br /> <br /> Oftentimes reflected in the crystalline formations in brilliant hues, the planet displays a full four-season cycle in its reclaimed landscape. Mountainous regions and barren deserts all occupy the surface, while dotted throughout the land are idyllic gardens and forests where reclamation efforts have begun to take root. Newly-formed and resilient flora and fauna thrive where the land retains its non-crystalline qualities, while other species, such as [[starwars:vulptex|Vulptex]], have adapted to feed and live on crystalline formations rich in silicates.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_2.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s oceans are full of non-sentient lifeforms in a variety of species and types. The deepest ocean depth is 9100 meters while the vast majority averages at around 3000 meters in depth. High in salt content, its oceans are clear, taking on slight hues of blue or teal. Inland, fresh water is supplied from lakes, rivers and streams — several of which maintain their alkalinity as a direct result of filtration from the high content of surface minerals.<br /> <br /> The upper atmosphere of Daleem is plagued with random mild to severe electrical storms that wreak havoc upon the electrical systems of any ship unfortunate enough to get caught in one. These storms normally last for a few hours, and have been known to last up to a month at their worst. The timing of these storms is random, but are easily predicted with a few hours’ warning and careful monitoring. In regions where there are high concentrations of towering crystalline structures, the atmosphere can become negatively charged. The formations themselves act like gigantic lightning rods when present. Thus, settlements have been able to establish themselves at the foot of these structures without fear of the storms affecting daily life on the surface.<br /> <br /> Largely untouched, a large number of ancient ruins from a long-dead civilization remains off the main continent. Some of the oldest ruins contain dome-shaped structures which suggest at one point the surface may have been plagued by the upper atmosphere’s storms. It could be speculated that there may be some ancient tech buried among the ruins which have repulsed the storms to the upper atmosphere.<br /> <br /> === Landmarks ===<br /> <br /> ==== The Tunnels ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_3.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Beneath the surface of Daleem lies a complex and extensive interconnected tunnel system. While the geological origins of these tunnels — whether natural or artificial — remain unknown, past efforts to mine subterranean minerals have since widened the cavernous network. However, the unveiling of ancient ruins belonging to a multitude of long dead civilizations and rumours of ghost sightings, missing gear and failing machinery have since led to the abandonment of the Guilds’ mining efforts within the tunnels at the request of the Vatali Conclave. Derelict drilling rigs, mining equipment and still-lit lights are all that remains in an eerie reminder of the Guilds’ presence, who have taken to sealing off entrances deemed dangerous to those who might seek to salvage. <br /> <br /> Recent efforts to uncover the tunnel network in an effort to better understand the mysterious ruins of a Force-based civilization have presented undeterred archaeologists with a variety of challenges. Hardened lava flows in the tunnels have partially closed off several tunnels and caverns, creating the need for additional drilling in the area. Moreover, the same siesmic activities that resulted in the changes on the surface have also occurred underground. Because of this, cave-ins are more frequent than before, and efforts to drill through the hardened rock need to take care not to drill into passages that have since flooded. Some of the lakes and rivers present on the surface now feed into these caverns, forming underground springs of fresh, sparkling water that reflect the subterranean crystals.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_9.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Measured to extend underneath shallow oceans, the tunnels are known to reach depths of 500 meters below the surface. However, none have ventured so far since the Guilds’ abandonment of the network. In diameter, the longest stretches tend to be between 50 and 60 meters — the average width of a drilling rig. These longer stretches are often featureless and best traversed with the assistance of a treadspeeder or other vessel capable of handling the rocky terrain. Larger caverns resembling natural caves or tooled ancient structures reside in groups that are accessible via shafts connecting one to the other. It is apparent that multiple civilizations over the eons have used the tunnel network as either a home or transportation means. The oldest ruins discovered have the strongest links to this network of tunnels and as such it has been speculated that this civilization created this great work of excavation, however for what purpose or means is unclear.<br /> <br /> ==== Ithorian Gardens ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_4.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Originally designed as a means to test and determine the best candidates for species of flora that can thrive in Daleem’s new mineral-rich landscape, the Ithorian Gardens have since evolved into one of the largest reclamation sites on the surface of Daleem. Cultivated thanks to the efforts of the Indag-Conclave of Daleem, the Ithorian Gardens are home to the largest collection of flora species in the entire Vatali Empire. As its name suggests, the Ithorian Garden’s caretakers are primarily of the hammer-headed species from which the site borrows its name.<br /> <br /> Encircled with young, blossoming forests as far as one can see into the horizon, the central focal point of the gardens lies within the center of the Indag-Conclave’s restorative project. Flowers of various origin are planted in rectangular fields stretching as far as the edge of the forest, arranged as a gradient of hues from green to exotic colours, like violet. Inserted among these geometric plots of land lie several greenhouses — buildings which exist to segregate new species for validation and potential integration into Daleem’s landscape, and also to conduct scientific tests using instruments that reside within these specialized laboratories.<br /> <br /> According to the needs of the individual species of flora that reside in the gardens, a number of species of fauna are selected to reside in the gardens, from specific species of insects and worms to mammals. Given the risk of contamination from unwanted or invasive species that can be brought to Daleem via infested plants, however, a number of pesticides might be employed at the time of an outbreak.<br /> <br /> A careful listener might take notice of the soft melodies its caregivers are known to sing with their twin mouths, believing such harmonies to promote the regeneration of Daleem’s flora. As attuned to Daleem as those who call Ithor home are to their ancestral homeland, the Ithorians who tend the gardens practice their traditional funerary practices among the fields and forests that are tended to. From where one is buried, “We Wither to Bloom '' can be found written on a plaque or tombstone. Sprouting from their graves and nurtured by the nutrients of their bodies, mushrooms are often present in clusters denoting the burial site. Others with a keen sight might catch a glimpse of Odan-Urr Force-sensitives using their talents to heal and nurture the flora throughout the gardens — sometimes, as a condition of their passing one of the trials to Knighthood.<br /> <br /> ==== Mining Site Aurek-7 ====<br /> <br /> With no name other than its designation, Mining Site Aurek-7 is an infamous blemish on Daleem’s surface. Controversial in being the first site excavated via Jal-Taleer United’s massive [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawler]], it extends several hundred meters below the surface, with a diameter of 10 kilometers in either direction. Excavated around a monolithic, red-coloured crystalline structure that towers over the mining site, the crater that now forms Aurek-7 is littered with mining vehicles, drills, and mobile storage units.<br /> <br /> Multi-tiered, the site has duracrete entrances that feed into passages at level of the mine, where a Quorahi workforce toils to deliver stockpiles of electrum, and other rare minerals to feed the Vatali Empire’s addiction for such resources. Because of the multicultural nature of its workforce, the mine’s workers take shifts that align to their species’ biological schedules, ensuring that it is operated at all times. At night, the reddish dirt of the crater is illuminated with the assistance of several rings of generator-powered lighting arrays. In order to ensure that standards of safety are met, and to deter sabotage due to a growing discomfort of Jal-Taleer United’s activities, guardsmen from the Vatali’s Royal Guard are posted along the perimeter and within the mine itself.<br /> <br /> === Colonies and Industry ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_7.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While Daleem promises a future as a paradise for self-sufficient colonization, the current stage of its reclamation has not yet allowed for the reestablishment and building of its former cities. With the guilds’ focus on reclaiming the land for the future permanent settlement of Vatali citizens, its efforts in recolonizing have been limited to smaller-sized colonies of a Quorahi workforce seeking themselves to benefit from the haven that Daleem is determined to be.<br /> <br /> Constructed from the minerals mined locally, the colonies themselves can best be described as collections of prefabricated structures which are able to be relocated to other sites in need of restoration, keeping with the Quorahi’s nomadic tendencies. Ranging from a few dozen, to more than several thousand inhabitants, these mobile colonies serve purposes ranging from mobile farms to remote mining crews. Additional amenities are given to these colonies, dependent on their tasks ranging from agricultural structures to resource extractors. It is these settlements that represent the backbone of the guilds’ efforts to restore Daleem into a hospitable paradise.<br /> <br /> More permanent colonies, while rare, are often found closest to long-term efforts in development. Because of the richness of electrum crystals on Daleem’s surface, these permanent colonies match the stylistic choices of the Sephi in the system’s capital, being comprised of structures either trimmed in golden electrum plating or coated entirely in the precious material. Still consisting of mostly Quorahi inhabitants, skilled or knowledgeable Sephi might volunteer to take part in the earliest efforts to colonize the planet, while hand-chosen nobles are appointed to oversee some of the planetary and guild affairs.<br /> <br /> Often situated near or within these permanent colonies lie the industrial centers and managerial offices of the guilds. Industrially-sized spaceports, factories and functional shipyards exist on the surface, due to the guilds’ preparedness in developing these structures in Daleem’s orbit. Once built, these structures were dropped into various locations from orbit, equipped and able to begin functioning at a moment’s notice.<br /> <br /> In response to the storms plaguing the upper atmosphere, the Vatali have devised several large space elevator systems that can transport goods, people, and even ships through the storms unharmed due to an electromagnetic field and heavy shielding which helps to mitigate their impact. This allows for the importation and export of goods that cannot otherwise be transported to the surface. At the top of the space elevators in low synchronous orbit are medium-sized platforms to allow for the storage of goods before shipping them back to the main world of the empire. When one of the storms is happening over the main content the space elevators are the only way to get anything safely on or off Daleem. However, when the storms recede, the spaceports and the space elevators are both utilized to increase productivity.<br /> <br /> == Population and Culture ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_5.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While recolonization of Daleem’s surface is at its earliest stages, its citizens are comprised of the labourers and workers that were sent or volunteered to assist in either the reclamation of the planet’s surface or the exploitation of its resources. <br /> <br /> Workers of various fields and specialties, the earliest settlers of Daleem’s transformed surface are primarily of Quorahi origin, having sought employment with one of the local guilds to assist in building a new home for themselves. While a number of Sephi have also joined the cause, it is rare to see one of their number within the mobile colonies. Sticking to their nomadic heritage, the Quorahi locate themselves wherever their current tasks lie, not often lingering for too long at a single site. As spiritual people, the Quorahi are motivated by the promise of having a home to build; if not for them, for future generations.<br /> <br /> While each settlement operates independently of one another, each takes its tasks from the guild to which they are employed; more often than not, building an identity off their chosen profession. At times, these colonies might interact or “make camp” with others — times in which it might be beneficial to combine their talents towards a specific goal. In these cases, there is some fluidity where a member of a mobile settlement can transfer to another, as it is generally acceptable to do so.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_8.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While the distinction between Quorahi and Sephi exist on Daleem (particularly where one resides,) all are imperial citizens of the Vatali Empire, and are thus answerable to the same laws and government as those remaining on the main planet of Kiast. The Quorahi themselves are made up of many different races and backgrounds, but identify more with the guild they are a part of than their own race, species, and sometimes even family.<br /> <br /> == The Guilds of Daleem ==<br /> <br /> While all residents of the planet are direct citizens of the [[Vatali Empire]], the vast number of trained specializations, natural resources, and corporate wealth lead to the creation of the Guilds. These conglomerates once operated with some measure of sovereign control over their assets; however, a history of secessionist activities within them have resulted in direct intervention from the Crown. While most of the guilds still retain their leadership, direct oversight of their affairs has been passed onto Commander Slynn Keldra, as the representative to the Empress. Barred from forming militias and having underwent disarmament, the Guilds now fall under the protection of the Vatali Royal Navy, whose task is to defend the Guilds from both threats and corruption.<br /> <br /> While the defense and oversight of the guilds fall to the Vatali Royal Navy's commander, supply chains and the allocation of resources fall to Daleem's local Governor. Materials, land rights and funds are among those resources which are allocated to Guild projects. Given the scale of Daleem's restoration efforts and the need for materials to be sent to Kiast, however, there still exists a fair amount of competition between the Guilds to obtain these grants. This, of course, causes Guilds to utilize any means necessary to gain an edge over their competitors and to gain favor with the Governor.<br /> <br /> '''Commander Slynn Keldra''' is tasked with the oversight and defense of Daleem.<br /> <br /> '''Daleem’s Governor''' is a Sephi by the name of: '''Previt Golvrim'''<br /> <br /> === The Shipwright's Guild ===<br /> <br /> Once the dominant guild of Daleem, the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]] remains an important asset of the Vatali Empire in the manufacture of starships and airships, and the fabrication of components that comprise them. Comprised mostly of Sephi, Humans, and Mon Calamari, it also employs a number of Quorahi workforces. The fields of work involved include (but are not limited to) electricians, metal shapers and producers, engineers, construction, shipwrights, and chemists. With a member base 300,000 strong, the only joining criteria for the Guild is that the member agrees directly in the construction or preparation of materials for the building of ships.<br /> <br /> It is perhaps due to this guild’s experience with objects able to withstand entry into the atmosphere that the Shipwright's Guild was able to create the prefabricated structures that now comprise Daleem’s many facilities following the cataclysmic event that would have destroyed facilities on the surface. This has created a new market, in which the Shipwright’s Guild is able to deliver new structures across the surface of Daleem at a moment’s notice. This has proven to be immeasurably useful, both as a means to establish new mobile colonies and facilities and as a reason for the guild to establish an orbital shipyard and prefab construction site. The Shipwright’s Guild outright owns several factories and facilities in which their members work, while the structures of other guilds across Daleem are either sold or leased.<br /> <br /> With the events of the Shadow of the Kesaret, and the revolt of the final Guild Master, Glav Valenforge, the Shipwright's Guild has come under Imperial immediacy. Empress Kaltani has placed the guild under crown control, allowing day-to-day operations to default to a succession of Governor-Generals sitting on the guild's board of directors. It is expected that heads of the noble families will be given seats as the new board of directors gets constituted.<br /> <br /> '''The Guild’s current leader is''': de jure '''Empress Kaltani'''.<br /> <br /> === Pau'an Pharma and Chem ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_11.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|]]<br /> <br /> Previously a small guild with an unusual amount of influence, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has grown in both favour and importance given the need for research in the reclamation of Daleem. Comprised of 30,000 Pau’an scientists, all members of the Guild also form the entirety of a pharmaceutical and chemical research company of the same name. Due to their upstanding medical products and research into beneficial chemical compounds, the Guild has proven invaluable in researching the soils and unearthed minerals of Daleem’s surface. Not much else is known about Pau’an Pharma and Chem as they maintain a veil of corporate secrecy on all things including the protest of, yet still allowing, governmental inspections of their facilities.<br /> <br /> While Pau’an Pharma and Chem employs few Quorahi task forces of its own, it is the main supplier of vaccines, medicines and chemical goods (such as pesticides) to both the mobile and permanent colonies across Daleem. With the sudden interest in the ruins within the tunnels, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has turned to including several archaeologists among their number. Geological studies are another focus of its efforts, monitoring seismic activities and conducting regular tests on Daleem’s remaining terraforming devices. <br /> <br /> Through royal decree, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has been tasked with ensuring the creation of redundancies and fail-safes that would prevent another disaster that might occur. Since its re-establishment, its facilities have concocted an entire network of both orbital and ground-based devices designed to monitor and stabilize the planet’s crust and mantle from further changes — smaller, more plentiful, and much more guarded than their predecessors. Sensors placed on the surface both monitor seismic activity and ionization of the atmosphere, providing constant data that is used to mitigate the ill effects of Daleem’s electrical storms through giving adequate warning. <br /> <br /> '''The Guild’s current leader''' is a Pau’an by the name of: '''Kintril Kastriv'''<br /> <br /> '''The Guild's capital location''': '''Sajin'''<br /> <br /> === The Indag-Conclave of Daleem ===<br /> <br /> The dominant guild of Daleem, the Indag-Conclave now boasts one of the largest memberships of the planetary guilds — a stark contrast against once having the smallest memberships among the guilds. Comprised mostly of Ithorians, Humans and known to have a few [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] in major leadership positions, its numbers have inflated to an estimated 15,000,000 due to the sheer amount of mobile Quorahi task forces it now employs to reclaim the land.<br /> <br /> When the Ithorians first arrived they were able to aptly study the land and expertly cultivate much of Daleem by erecting specialised bio-domes and push much of the farmable land far beyond what the other locals had thought possible. At first, the [[CS_Guide:_Species#Ithorian|Ithorians]] were asked to remain on Daleem as Imperial Citizens on the condition that they continued to cultivate the land for all the other citizens. However, at the time the Ithorians leaders were savvy and realised how much value they were to the planet, so they issued their own request: they would stay on the planet as citizens if and only if they were given a form of ‘grant’ to allow them to focus on scientific study whilst on the planet, despite being Ithorian, they didn’t live up to the stereotype of holding a love of agriculture and philosophy exclusively, instead they were avid scientists and engineers who longed to further their own personal study. The Sephi agreed to their terms, allowing the Ithorians to independently run their own research on the planet.<br /> <br /> Now, the Indag-Conclave is the leading guild in the restoration of Daleem’s agriculture and native life. It is responsible for locating and integrating flora and fauna that will comprise a functional ecosystem, as well as tending to the planting of gardens and forests. With the assistance of the Quorahi’s nomadic settlements under its arm, the Indag-Conclave is a planet-wide entity in a constant state of growth.<br /> <br /> The Indag-Conclave of Daleem was founded to allow the Ithorians to conduct their research in a professional manner whilst also managing their allocated funds. The Conclave itself works both ways, allowing Sephi leaders to sit and observe the Ithorian research - sending any potentially valuable research to the Empire for further analysis. The Conclave is made up of 4 individuals, two Ithorians, usually also their racial leaders, and two Sephi with one Sephi being given more control than any of the other 3 sitting Leaders.<br /> <br /> '''The current Conclave leaders are''': '''Illor Bata''', '''Momurr''' (Ithorians), '''Aeryn Osstar''', and '''Drych Stalwon''' (Sephi) <br /> <br /> '''The Conclave's capital location''': '''Zadan'''<br /> <br /> === Jal-Taleer United ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_6.jpg|thumb|right|300 px|]]<br /> <br /> Jal-Taleer United (also known as the Daleem Mining Guild) is the second-most prominent guild on Daleem, while also being the first guild formed since its transformation. Its rise stems from opportunity, in the wake of the planet’s raw minerals being lifted from the upper mantle. In concentrating its efforts on mining the crystalline structures for resources, Jal-Taleer United is the primary supplier of raw materials throughout the system — including the abundant but sought-after electrum crystals used for the metallic gold plating valued throughout the Vatali Empire. It, unlike Daleem’s other guilds, is the sole guild that is first and foremost Quorahi-founded in tandem with one Sephi noble by the name of Zaethi Toldreyn.<br /> <br /> Controversial, as its mining efforts often make use of a [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawlers]] under its ownership that is capable of peeling mantles and strip-mining resources, Jal-Taleer United is under strict observation at all times in its activities. There have been several petitions by the Indag-Conclave of Daleem to ban the use of these devices, but the guild has so far managed to adhere to the strict regulation imposed on its use of the crawler.<br /> <br /> Under Jal-Taleer United’s employ, a Quorahi workforce numbering an estimated 6,000,000 have set to mining in remote areas all around the planet. However, given that the rarest of the resources still lie within the tunnels, Jal-Taleer United has also begun unearthing the sealed entrances — and with them, whatever hides inside.<br /> <br /> '''The Guild’s current leaders are''': '''Jaleer Tao-ni''' (Melitto) and '''Zaethi Toldreyn''' (Sephi) <br /> <br /> '''The Guild's capital location''': '''Quath'''<br /> <br /> [[Category:Odan-Urr territories]][[Category:Planets]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Daleem&diff=176331 2020-03-10T08:10:58Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: /* The Importance of Guilds and Political Favor */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rep|imp|nor}}<br /> {{Planet<br /> |image=[[image:daleem_12.jpg|250px]]<br /> |name=Daleem<br /> |region=[[starwars:Outer_Rim_Territories|Outer Rim Territories]]<br /> |sector=[[starwars:Nilgaard_sector|Nilgaard sector]]<br /> |system=[[Kiast System|ATVAT-5565 (Kiast System)]]<br /> |suns= [[starwars:Binary star|Binary system]]<br /> |moons=<br /> |distance=<br /> |lengthyear=<br /> |class=Terrestrial<br /> |diameter=<br /> |atmosphere=[[starwars:Atmosphere/Legends#Type I atmospheres|Type I]]<br /> |climate=58˚C to -88˚C<br /> |gravity=<br /> |terrain=Variable<br /> |interest=<br /> |species=<br /> * [[starwars:Ithorian|Ithorian]]<br /> * [[starwars:Mon Calamari|Mon Calamari]]<br /> * [[starwars:Pau'an|Pau'an]]<br /> |otherspecies=<br /> * [[starwars:Sephi/Legends|Sephi]]<br /> |language=[[starwars:Basic|Basic]]<br /> |population=Estimated 21,330,000<br /> |cities=<br /> |imports=<br /> |exports=<br /> |affiliation=[[Vatali Empire]], [[Odan-Urr]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Daleem''' is a small terrestrial planet in the Nilgaard sector of the Outer Rim territories under the rule of the [[Vatali Empire]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> === Founding ===<br /> <br /> Daleem was originally founded under the all-encompassing monarchy of [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] civilization circa 657 BBY, concurrently with the founding of the system’s capital. Initially, it was settled by noble Lords that sought to exploit its natural resources, discovering vast caverns that allowed access to rare minerals buried deep beneath the bedrock. Over time, their subjects were brought to this new world to work the lives of merchants and laborers.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lords’ subjects formed themselves into guilds, focusing their efforts on mining the caverns below the surface and the trade of foodstuffs and other necessities to the earliest settlements on neighboring worlds. The earliest guilds were formed with administrative needs in mind, maintaining the health of their workers and organizing labour throughout Daleem. The guilds have since grown as the Lords were no longer needed, beginning with the formation of the independent Shipwright's Guild that paved the route for others to seek political resources.<br /> <br /> The planet was kept in a state of geological stability by a network of complex terraforming machines and stabilizers, which served to contain the mass of volcanic ranges which dotted the landmasses and suppress potential earthquakes. The machines themselves were constructed to be self-automated and serve their role with minimal oversight. Because of this, the work crews to help administer their operations were gradually scaled down over the course of several hundred years, until they were all but forgotten by the modern government.<br /> <br /> === Exiles' Arrival ===<br /> <br /> Daleem would see a surprising change in 35 ABY, with the arrival of Clan Odan-Urr. The survivors of the [[New Tython]] atrocity had made their way to the Vatali Empire and eventually formed an alliance with the ruling Empress. In an effort to test the Clan’s claims of their abilities to retain peace and settle issues of diplomatic importance, House Satele Shan was granted access to Daleem. In return, the [[starwars:Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] and their allies were charged with the task of settling disputes between the Guilds, and resolving conflicts that might hamper the development of important resources to the Vatali Empire. Granted the use of several kilometers of land surrounding a space elevator - which would become [[Sky Breach Base]] - House Satele Shan acted on behalf of the Empress to settle those issues which required mediation, or a third party to intervene. Led by Director [[Ysera and Kasula Daegella|Kasula Daegella]] and Executor Maximus Alvinius at this time, one of their initial crises emerged in the form of piracy. Shan was tasked with investigating a matter relating to the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]], with the disappearance of the ''Kesaret''. One of several bulk freighters making runs between Daleem and Kiast, the ''Kesaret'' had been ferrying valuable cargo between the two worlds only for it to disappear without a trace. Because of their new role, Shan was required to investigate and resolve this matter before the situation escalated.<br /> <br /> Known as the [https://discourse.darkjedibrotherhood.com/t/satele-shan-house-event-fiction-the-last-voyage-of-the-kesaret/1770 The Last Voyage of the Kesaret], the incident saw House Shan employing its resources alongside the Sentinel Network in its search for the missing vessel. This saw a number of members testing abilities that they themselves were not even aware of, and soon singled out the Maelstrom Corsairs as the group responsible for the abduction. Following a direct assault by the House, the Corsairs were driven back and their base of operations was destroyed. While the Corsairs were far from broken as a power, the event proved to be a morale boost to House Shan, giving them a much-needed victory in the wake of New Tython's loss.<br /> <br /> === The Guild Coup ===<br /> <br /> Following the events of the [[Twelfth Great Jedi War]] and the rising threat of the anti-Force user crusade known as the [[Collective]], Clan Odan-Urr's attention was diverted away from Daleem for some time. Upon House Shan's return after the battles which raged across [[Nancora]], it became evident that the defeat of the Corsairs was far from an end to their threat. The War had sapped Shan of its military might and the House needed time to heal in the wake of the conflict. Instead, they were soon faced with a brand new conflict far closer to home than before. Intelligence gathered from the Corsairs' base of operations not only implicated members of the Brotherhood's [[Inquisitorius|Inquisition]] in backing the attack, but also indicated that the Shipwright's Guild itself was preparing to stage a coup against ruling the Vatali nobles. The Corsairs were merely a front, and a means to establish military might without risking suspicion. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1SNiawag_NqlWTHHR48kssFFQWT-zlD/view A massed assault by the Corsairs scattered what remained of Shan's military might], and left the survivors to regroup and be besieged within Sky Breach Base.<br /> <br /> The House was barely given time to regroup before the Corsairs main fleet arrived, rapidly establishing orbital dominance over the world. As troops were deployed planetside by the invaders, Shan was left fighting to hold its ground and delay their victory. Despite being heavily outnumbered [[Tython Squadron]] launched its ships to combat the enemy fleet, seeking to run interference until a far more substantial counterattack could be made against their vessels. On the ground, similar actions were taken as a bloody firefight broke out across the Imperial Gardens, with Shan operatives seeking to deny their enemy the Vatali seat of power on Daleem. With most of their number still besieged inside Sky Breach Base by a far more substantial force, Shan found itself fighting a losing battle on every front. As the Corsairs deployed landing ships in a massed drop operation atop of the Foundry, the Guild's main headquarters, their victory seemed inevitable.<br /> <br /> Yet just as the world was set to fall, a new arrival abruptly halted their advance. Dropping out of hyperspace, the Shan flagship, ''Remembrance of Seher'' directly engaged the enemy fleet. This distraction brought the Shan forces some much needed time to regroup even as the Corsair fleet surged to meet this new threat. This played directly into their enemies' hands. As the Corsairs moved with all speed, their flagship was left out of position and exposed without its escorts. From the other direction, the ''Resolve'', a newly-acquired Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser, ambushed and destroyed the Corsair flagship in a series of broadsides. Caught between the two far larger vessels and without a commanding group, the now leaderless Corsairs were left to be picked off and destroyed. Their fleet's destruction had a knock-on effect upon the ground forces below. Even inches from victory, upon learning that they were both now trapped and with reinforcements arriving to assist House Shan, their will to fight evaporated. Some tried to fight, others fled, but without coordination the momentum of their attack was broken. What had initially seemed like an inevitable victory soon became a rout as Shan's bedraggled defenders were reinforced from offworld, breaking the back of the Corsair military.<br /> <br /> === Dominion ===<br /> <br /> In the wake of the conflict and attempted coup, House Shan was left to pick up the pieces. Daleem had been revealed not as a serene and controlled hub of the Vatali Empire, but a hotbed of secessionist activity and corruption. Because of this, even as the other guilds moved to occupy the power vacuum left by the Shipwright's Guild, Empress Kaltani delivered an edict to remove them from positions of authority. It stipulated that each would be required to relinquish their sovereignty, disband their private armies and accept an official garrison on the outskirts of their capital holding. JTF Satele Shan was given the task of keeping the peace during the transition, and providing security in a summit between the Empress' representative, Royal Guard Commander Slynn Keldra, and the guilds. The hope was that, even during their rebuilding, the firepower and capabilities of the JTF would be enough to subdue any thoughts of further rebellion.<br /> <br /> During the summit, Seer Junazee detected unknown forces marshaling in the tunnels below and alerted the diplomatic mission in time for them to capture the heads of the remaining guilds and flee to Sky Breach Base. Corsair Haran 'Ji' Urr and a team of crack mercenaries investigated the tunnels and found that while the guilds were not directly tied to the pending assault on the summit, they were heavily implicated in a web of corruption and black market contracts that had flooded Kiast with scores of mercenary bands. For their efforts to secure Daleem for the Vatali Empire, both Satelites were tasked with overseeing the new garrisons and installed as barons over these new Imperial fiefs. Thus, Seer Junazee was granted the honorific of 'Baroness Sajin' and Corsair Haran that of 'Baron Zadan' corresponding to the guild capital cities their garrisons overlooked.<br /> <br /> === Scorched Earth ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_10.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> In late 37 ABY, Daleem underwent an unexpected crisis. The planet had been terraformed into its current state, but it required constant terraforming to support its ecosystem. While this technology was constantly defended and maintained for centuries, it was eventually forgotten by the ruling government following the death of its last chief mechanic. This lack of maintenance resulted in glitches emerging in the system, and the machine being thrown off by a single degree. Without warning or even fully understanding the threat posed against them, the planet faced a calamity unlike any other in its long existence. Volcanos simultaneously erupted across the world, and cities were rocked by near-perpetual earthquakes. The seas were flash boiled by kilotons of lava racing to the surface, resulting in explosive eruptions from the seabed. e. House Shan fought to maintain various rescue efforts during this crisis, and succeeded in enduring the cataclysm despite heavy collateral damage to the surrounding regions of the planet.<br /> <br /> === The End of an Era ===<br /> <br /> In the months that followed, Clan Odan-Urr was given full citizenship within the Vatali Empire following the events of [[Vauzem_Dominion#Operation:_Vanguard|Operation: Vanguard]], but this came at the cost of its existing structure. The Clan was required to streamline its membership and ranking system in order to carry out the tasks required of it, resulting in the dissolution of both House Hoth and House Shan. Each House's ships were gifted to the Vatali Navy, and in one final celebration on [[Palioxis Station]] House Satele Shan was disbanded entirely. In its place now stood [[House Sunrider]].<br /> <br /> With the aid of the Guilds’ tireless efforts, Daleem has since undergone extensive cooling since the loss of its terraforming apparatus. Stabilized against further significant changes to its outer crust, the periods of intense heating and cooling have resulted in the formation of massive crystalline sculptures, and a further widening of its tunnel networks to reveal structures resembling the architecture of the Velestari Temple on Kiast. Investing in the re-establishment of a thriving ecosystem, Daleems’ guilds have also begun efforts to import flora and fauna from other systems throughout the galaxy, marking the beginnings of a planet-wide reclamation project.<br /> <br /> == Geography ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_1.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s geology has undergone significant changes as a result of recent extensive volcanic activity and geological movement. Cracks and vents have formed in the upper crust, resulting in the emergence of geological features previously buried, including the massive crystalline structures once formed in the mantle. Also formed on the surface as a result of the rapid cooling of lava, these structures are varied in terms of mineral composition and can be seen protruding from the surface in sizes ranging from mountains to small deposits. In some areas, the superheating of sand has resulted in patches of a smooth, glass-like surface dotting the landscape.<br /> <br /> By all accounts, it qualifies as showing potential as a paradise — both in vast quantities of resources and the prospect of once again being a habitable planet, with full, lush forests and self-sufficient colonies. However, given the loss of vast majorities of its flora and fauna in the cataclysmic event that preceded its transformation, Daleem is in a period of intensive and controlled reclamation by the guilds now charged with pursuing such efforts. In order to sustain its transformation into the promised paradise, it requires constant cultivation of its fertile soil in order to introduce an ecosystem that will one day be self-sufficient and thriving.<br /> <br /> Oftentimes reflected in the crystalline formations in brilliant hues, the planet displays a full four-season cycle in its reclaimed landscape. Mountainous regions and barren deserts all occupy the surface, while dotted throughout the land are idyllic gardens and forests where reclamation efforts have begun to take root. Newly-formed and resilient flora and fauna thrive where the land retains its non-crystalline qualities, while other species, such as [[starwars:vulptex|Vulptex]], have adapted to feed and live on crystalline formations rich in silicates.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_2.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s oceans are full of non-sentient lifeforms in a variety of species and types. The deepest ocean depth is 9100 meters while the vast majority averages at around 3000 meters in depth. High in salt content, its oceans are clear, taking on slight hues of blue or teal. Inland, fresh water is supplied from lakes, rivers and streams — several of which maintain their alkalinity as a direct result of filtration from the high content of surface minerals.<br /> <br /> The upper atmosphere of Daleem is plagued with random mild to severe electrical storms that wreak havoc upon the electrical systems of any ship unfortunate enough to get caught in one. These storms normally last for a few hours, and have been known to last up to a month at their worst. The timing of these storms is random, but are easily predicted with a few hours’ warning and careful monitoring. In regions where there are high concentrations of towering crystalline structures, the atmosphere can become negatively charged. The formations themselves act like gigantic lightning rods when present. Thus, settlements have been able to establish themselves at the foot of these structures without fear of the storms affecting daily life on the surface.<br /> <br /> Largely untouched, a large number of ancient ruins from a long-dead civilization remains off the main continent. Some of the oldest ruins contain dome-shaped structures which suggest at one point the surface may have been plagued by the upper atmosphere’s storms. It could be speculated that there may be some ancient tech buried among the ruins which have repulsed the storms to the upper atmosphere.<br /> <br /> === Landmarks ===<br /> <br /> ==== The Tunnels ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_3.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Beneath the surface of Daleem lies a complex and extensive interconnected tunnel system. While the geological origins of these tunnels — whether natural or artificial — remain unknown, past efforts to mine subterranean minerals have since widened the cavernous network. However, the unveiling of ancient ruins belonging to a multitude of long dead civilizations and rumours of ghost sightings, missing gear and failing machinery have since led to the abandonment of the Guilds’ mining efforts within the tunnels at the request of the Vatali Conclave. Derelict drilling rigs, mining equipment and still-lit lights are all that remains in an eerie reminder of the Guilds’ presence, who have taken to sealing off entrances deemed dangerous to those who might seek to salvage. <br /> <br /> Recent efforts to uncover the tunnel network in an effort to better understand the mysterious ruins of a Force-based civilization have presented undeterred archaeologists with a variety of challenges. Hardened lava flows in the tunnels have partially closed off several tunnels and caverns, creating the need for additional drilling in the area. Moreover, the same siesmic activities that resulted in the changes on the surface have also occurred underground. Because of this, cave-ins are more frequent than before, and efforts to drill through the hardened rock need to take care not to drill into passages that have since flooded. Some of the lakes and rivers present on the surface now feed into these caverns, forming underground springs of fresh, sparkling water that reflect the subterranean crystals.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_9.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Measured to extend underneath shallow oceans, the tunnels are known to reach depths of 500 meters below the surface. However, none have ventured so far since the Guilds’ abandonment of the network. In diameter, the longest stretches tend to be between 50 and 60 meters — the average width of a drilling rig. These longer stretches are often featureless and best traversed with the assistance of a treadspeeder or other vessel capable of handling the rocky terrain. Larger caverns resembling natural caves or tooled ancient structures reside in groups that are accessible via shafts connecting one to the other. It is apparent that multiple civilizations over the eons have used the tunnel network as either a home or transportation means. The oldest ruins discovered have the strongest links to this network of tunnels and as such it has been speculated that this civilization created this great work of excavation, however for what purpose or means is unclear.<br /> <br /> ==== Ithorian Gardens ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_4.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Originally designed as a means to test and determine the best candidates for species of flora that can thrive in Daleem’s new mineral-rich landscape, the Ithorian Gardens have since evolved into one of the largest reclamation sites on the surface of Daleem. Cultivated thanks to the efforts of the Indag-Conclave of Daleem, the Ithorian Gardens are home to the largest collection of flora species in the entire Vatali Empire. As its name suggests, the Ithorian Garden’s caretakers are primarily of the hammer-headed species from which the site borrows its name.<br /> <br /> Encircled with young, blossoming forests as far as one can see into the horizon, the central focal point of the gardens lies within the center of the Indag-Conclave’s restorative project. Flowers of various origin are planted in rectangular fields stretching as far as the edge of the forest, arranged as a gradient of hues from green to exotic colours, like violet. Inserted among these geometric plots of land lie several greenhouses — buildings which exist to segregate new species for validation and potential integration into Daleem’s landscape, and also to conduct scientific tests using instruments that reside within these specialized laboratories.<br /> <br /> According to the needs of the individual species of flora that reside in the gardens, a number of species of fauna are selected to reside in the gardens, from specific species of insects and worms to mammals. Given the risk of contamination from unwanted or invasive species that can be brought to Daleem via infested plants, however, a number of pesticides might be employed at the time of an outbreak.<br /> <br /> A careful listener might take notice of the soft melodies its caregivers are known to sing with their twin mouths, believing such harmonies to promote the regeneration of Daleem’s flora. As attuned to Daleem as those who call Ithor home are to their ancestral homeland, the Ithorians who tend the gardens practice their traditional funerary practices among the fields and forests that are tended to. From where one is buried, “We Wither to Bloom '' can be found written on a plaque or tombstone. Sprouting from their graves and nurtured by the nutrients of their bodies, mushrooms are often present in clusters denoting the burial site. Others with a keen sight might catch a glimpse of Odan-Urr Force-sensitives using their talents to heal and nurture the flora throughout the gardens — sometimes, as a condition of their passing one of the trials to Knighthood.<br /> <br /> ==== Mining Site Aurek-7 ====<br /> <br /> With no name other than its designation, Mining Site Aurek-7 is an infamous blemish on Daleem’s surface. Controversial in being the first site excavated via Jal-Taleer United’s massive [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawler]], it extends several hundred meters below the surface, with a diameter of 10 kilometers in either direction. Excavated around a monolithic, red-coloured crystalline structure that towers over the mining site, the crater that now forms Aurek-7 is littered with mining vehicles, drills, and mobile storage units.<br /> <br /> Multi-tiered, the site has duracrete entrances that feed into passages at level of the mine, where a Quorahi workforce toils to deliver stockpiles of electrum, and other rare minerals to feed the Vatali Empire’s addiction for such resources. Because of the multicultural nature of its workforce, the mine’s workers take shifts that align to their species’ biological schedules, ensuring that it is operated at all times. At night, the reddish dirt of the crater is illuminated with the assistance of several rings of generator-powered lighting arrays. In order to ensure that standards of safety are met, and to deter sabotage due to a growing discomfort of Jal-Taleer United’s activities, guardsmen from the Vatali’s Royal Guard are posted along the perimeter and within the mine itself.<br /> <br /> === Colonies and Industry ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_7.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While Daleem promises a future as a paradise for self-sufficient colonization, the current stage of its reclamation has not yet allowed for the reestablishment and building of its former cities. With the guilds’ focus on reclaiming the land for the future permanent settlement of Vatali citizens, its efforts in recolonizing have been limited to smaller-sized colonies of a Quorahi workforce seeking themselves to benefit from the haven that Daleem is determined to be.<br /> <br /> Constructed from the minerals mined locally, the colonies themselves can best be described as collections of prefabricated structures which are able to be relocated to other sites in need of restoration, keeping with the Quorahi’s nomadic tendencies. Ranging from a few dozen, to more than several thousand inhabitants, these mobile colonies serve purposes ranging from mobile farms to remote mining crews. Additional amenities are given to these colonies, dependent on their tasks ranging from agricultural structures to resource extractors. It is these settlements that represent the backbone of the guilds’ efforts to restore Daleem into a hospitable paradise.<br /> <br /> More permanent colonies, while rare, are often found closest to long-term efforts in development. Because of the richness of electrum crystals on Daleem’s surface, these permanent colonies match the stylistic choices of the Sephi in the system’s capital, being comprised of structures either trimmed in golden electrum plating or coated entirely in the precious material. Still consisting of mostly Quorahi inhabitants, skilled or knowledgeable Sephi might volunteer to take part in the earliest efforts to colonize the planet, while hand-chosen nobles are appointed to oversee some of the planetary and guild affairs.<br /> <br /> Often situated near or within these permanent colonies lie the industrial centers and managerial offices of the guilds. Industrially-sized spaceports, factories and functional shipyards exist on the surface, due to the guilds’ preparedness in developing these structures in Daleem’s orbit. Once built, these structures were dropped into various locations from orbit, equipped and able to begin functioning at a moment’s notice.<br /> <br /> In response to the storms plaguing the upper atmosphere, the Vatali have devised several large space elevator systems that can transport goods, people, and even ships through the storms unharmed due to an electromagnetic field and heavy shielding which helps to mitigate their impact. This allows for the importation and export of goods that cannot otherwise be transported to the surface. At the top of the space elevators in low synchronous orbit are medium-sized platforms to allow for the storage of goods before shipping them back to the main world of the empire. When one of the storms is happening over the main content the space elevators are the only way to get anything safely on or off Daleem. However, when the storms recede, the spaceports and the space elevators are both utilized to increase productivity.<br /> <br /> == Population and Culture ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_5.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While recolonization of Daleem’s surface is at its earliest stages, its citizens are comprised of the labourers and workers that were sent or volunteered to assist in either the reclamation of the planet’s surface or the exploitation of its resources. <br /> <br /> Workers of various fields and specialties, the earliest settlers of Daleem’s transformed surface are primarily of Quorahi origin, having sought employment with one of the local guilds to assist in building a new home for themselves. While a number of Sephi have also joined the cause, it is rare to see one of their number within the mobile colonies. Sticking to their nomadic heritage, the Quorahi locate themselves wherever their current tasks lie, not often lingering for too long at a single site. As spiritual people, the Quorahi are motivated by the promise of having a home to build; if not for them, for future generations.<br /> <br /> While each settlement operates independently of one another, each takes its tasks from the guild to which they are employed; more often than not, building an identity off their chosen profession. At times, these colonies might interact or “make camp” with others — times in which it might be beneficial to combine their talents towards a specific goal. In these cases, there is some fluidity where a member of a mobile settlement can transfer to another, as it is generally acceptable to do so.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_8.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While the distinction between Quorahi and Sephi exist on Daleem (particularly where one resides,) all are imperial citizens of the Vatali Empire, and are thus answerable to the same laws and government as those remaining on the main planet of Kiast. The Quorahi themselves are made up of many different races and backgrounds, but identify more with the guild they are a part of than their own race, species, and sometimes even family.<br /> <br /> == The Importance of Guilds and Political Favor ==<br /> <br /> While all residents of the planet are direct citizens of the [[Vatali Empire]], the vast number of trained specializations, natural resources, and corporate wealth lead to the eventual creation of the Guilds. Originally, the Guilds were established under companies to help group the many different types of workers into easily reachable and manageable administrative structures while looking out for the well being and fair working conditions of their members. However, the Guilds eventually rose up and gained power over their corporate owners. In present day Daleem, while companies still exist it is a rarity to find one that is privately owned, as almost all companies are now owned by Guilds or shared among them. Most workers even receive their pay and benefits directly from their respective Guilds. Guilds also control resources and distribution of them, with the Governor's direct oversight and approval. If a Guild gains the Governor's favor it will receive more funds, resources, and land rights in relation to other guilds, in a form of direct competition. This, of course, causes Guilds to utilize any means necessary to gain an edge over their competitors and to gain favor with the Governor.<br /> <br /> Each guild holds political power equal to its number of members, use of its specialty to the Empire, and how much favor they have garnered with Daleem’s Governor. The guild leaders hold a monthly meeting with the Governor of Daleem to discuss the state of the industries and to get production reports. This also gives the guilds the opportunity to sway the Governor to their favor.<br /> <br /> '''Daleem’s Governor''' is a Sephi by the name of: '''Previt Golvrim'''<br /> <br /> === The Shipwright's Guild ===<br /> <br /> Once the dominant guild of Daleem, the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]] remains an important asset of the Vatali Empire in the manufacture of starships and airships, and the fabrication of components that comprise them. Comprised mostly of Sephi, Humans, and Mon Calamari, it also employs a number of Quorahi workforces. The fields of work involved include (but are not limited to) electricians, metal shapers and producers, engineers, construction, shipwrights, and chemists. With a member base 300,000 strong, the only joining criteria for the Guild is that the member agrees directly in the construction or preparation of materials for the building of ships.<br /> <br /> It is perhaps due to this guild’s experience with objects able to withstand entry into the atmosphere that the Shipwright's Guild was able to create the prefabricated structures that now comprise Daleem’s many facilities following the cataclysmic event that would have destroyed facilities on the surface. This has created a new market, in which the Shipwright’s Guild is able to deliver new structures across the surface of Daleem at a moment’s notice. This has proven to be immeasurably useful, both as a means to establish new mobile colonies and facilities and as a reason for the guild to establish an orbital shipyard and prefab construction site. The Shipwright’s Guild outright owns several factories and facilities in which their members work, while the structures of other guilds across Daleem are either sold or leased.<br /> <br /> With the events of the Shadow of the Kesaret, and the revolt of the final Guild Master, Glav Valenforge, the Shipwright's Guild has come under Imperial immediacy. Empress Kaltani has placed the guild under crown control, allowing day-to-day operations to default to a succession of Governor-Generals sitting on the guild's board of directors. It is expected that heads of the noble families will be given seats as the new board of directors gets constituted.<br /> <br /> '''The Guild’s current leader is''': de jure '''Empress Kaltani'''.<br /> <br /> === Pau'an Pharma and Chem ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_11.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|]]<br /> <br /> Previously a small guild with an unusual amount of influence, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has grown in both favour and importance given the need for research in the reclamation of Daleem. Comprised of 30,000 Pau’an scientists, all members of the Guild also form the entirety of a pharmaceutical and chemical research company of the same name. Due to their upstanding medical products and research into beneficial chemical compounds, the Guild has proven invaluable in researching the soils and unearthed minerals of Daleem’s surface. Not much else is known about Pau’an Pharma and Chem as they maintain a veil of corporate secrecy on all things including the protest of, yet still allowing, governmental inspections of their facilities.<br /> <br /> While Pau’an Pharma and Chem employs few Quorahi task forces of its own, it is the main supplier of vaccines, medicines and chemical goods (such as pesticides) to both the mobile and permanent colonies across Daleem. With the sudden interest in the ruins within the tunnels, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has turned to including several archaeologists among their number. Geological studies are another focus of its efforts, monitoring seismic activities and conducting regular tests on Daleem’s remaining terraforming devices. <br /> <br /> Through royal decree, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has been tasked with ensuring the creation of redundancies and fail-safes that would prevent another disaster that might occur. Since its re-establishment, its facilities have concocted an entire network of both orbital and ground-based devices designed to monitor and stabilize the planet’s crust and mantle from further changes — smaller, more plentiful, and much more guarded than their predecessors. Sensors placed on the surface both monitor seismic activity and ionization of the atmosphere, providing constant data that is used to mitigate the ill effects of Daleem’s electrical storms through giving adequate warning. <br /> <br /> '''The Guild’s current leader''' is a Pau’an by the name of: '''Kintril Kastriv'''<br /> <br /> '''The Guild's capital location''': '''Sajin'''<br /> <br /> === The Indag-Conclave of Daleem ===<br /> <br /> The dominant guild of Daleem, the Indag-Conclave now boasts one of the largest memberships of the planetary guilds — a stark contrast against once having the smallest memberships among the guilds. Comprised mostly of Ithorians, Humans and known to have a few [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] in major leadership positions, its numbers have inflated to an estimated 15,000,000 due to the sheer amount of mobile Quorahi task forces it now employs to reclaim the land.<br /> <br /> When the Ithorians first arrived they were able to aptly study the land and expertly cultivate much of Daleem by erecting specialised bio-domes and push much of the farmable land far beyond what the other locals had thought possible. At first, the [[CS_Guide:_Species#Ithorian|Ithorians]] were asked to remain on Daleem as Imperial Citizens on the condition that they continued to cultivate the land for all the other citizens. However, at the time the Ithorians leaders were savvy and realised how much value they were to the planet, so they issued their own request: they would stay on the planet as citizens if and only if they were given a form of ‘grant’ to allow them to focus on scientific study whilst on the planet, despite being Ithorian, they didn’t live up to the stereotype of holding a love of agriculture and philosophy exclusively, instead they were avid scientists and engineers who longed to further their own personal study. The Sephi agreed to their terms, allowing the Ithorians to independently run their own research on the planet.<br /> <br /> Now, the Indag-Conclave is the leading guild in the restoration of Daleem’s agriculture and native life. It is responsible for locating and integrating flora and fauna that will comprise a functional ecosystem, as well as tending to the planting of gardens and forests. With the assistance of the Quorahi’s nomadic settlements under its arm, the Indag-Conclave is a planet-wide entity in a constant state of growth.<br /> <br /> The Indag-Conclave of Daleem was founded to allow the Ithorians to conduct their research in a professional manner whilst also managing their allocated funds. The Conclave itself works both ways, allowing Sephi leaders to sit and observe the Ithorian research - sending any potentially valuable research to the Empire for further analysis. The Conclave is made up of 4 individuals, two Ithorians, usually also their racial leaders, and two Sephi with one Sephi being given more control than any of the other 3 sitting Leaders.<br /> <br /> '''The current Conclave leaders are''': '''Illor Bata''', '''Momurr''' (Ithorians), '''Aeryn Osstar''', and '''Drych Stalwon''' (Sephi) <br /> <br /> '''The Conclave's capital location''': '''Zadan'''<br /> <br /> === Jal-Taleer United ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_6.jpg|thumb|right|300 px|]]<br /> <br /> Jal-Taleer United (also known as the Daleem Mining Guild) is the second-most prominent guild on Daleem, while also being the first guild formed since its transformation. Its rise stems from opportunity, in the wake of the planet’s raw minerals being lifted from the upper mantle. In concentrating its efforts on mining the crystalline structures for resources, Jal-Taleer United is the primary supplier of raw materials throughout the system — including the abundant but sought-after electrum crystals used for the metallic gold plating valued throughout the Vatali Empire. It, unlike Daleem’s other guilds, is the sole guild that is first and foremost Quorahi-founded in tandem with one Sephi noble by the name of Zaethi Toldreyn.<br /> <br /> Controversial, as its mining efforts often make use of a [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawlers]] under its ownership that is capable of peeling mantles and strip-mining resources, Jal-Taleer United is under strict observation at all times in its activities. There have been several petitions by the Indag-Conclave of Daleem to ban the use of these devices, but the guild has so far managed to adhere to the strict regulation imposed on its use of the crawler.<br /> <br /> Under Jal-Taleer United’s employ, a Quorahi workforce numbering an estimated 6,000,000 have set to mining in remote areas all around the planet. However, given that the rarest of the resources still lie within the tunnels, Jal-Taleer United has also begun unearthing the sealed entrances — and with them, whatever hides inside.<br /> <br /> '''The Guild’s current leaders are''': '''Jaleer Tao-ni''' (Melitto) and '''Zaethi Toldreyn''' (Sephi) <br /> <br /> '''The Guild's capital location''': '''Quath'''<br /> <br /> [[Category:Odan-Urr territories]][[Category:Planets]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Daleem&diff=176329 2020-03-10T04:25:11Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rep|imp|nor}}<br /> {{Planet<br /> |image=[[image:daleem_12.jpg|250px]]<br /> |name=Daleem<br /> |region=[[starwars:Outer_Rim_Territories|Outer Rim Territories]]<br /> |sector=[[starwars:Nilgaard_sector|Nilgaard sector]]<br /> |system=[[Kiast System|ATVAT-5565 (Kiast System)]]<br /> |suns= [[starwars:Binary star|Binary system]]<br /> |moons=<br /> |distance=<br /> |lengthyear=<br /> |class=Terrestrial<br /> |diameter=<br /> |atmosphere=[[starwars:Atmosphere/Legends#Type I atmospheres|Type I]]<br /> |climate=58˚C to -88˚C<br /> |gravity=<br /> |terrain=Variable<br /> |interest=<br /> |species=<br /> * [[starwars:Ithorian|Ithorian]]<br /> * [[starwars:Mon Calamari|Mon Calamari]]<br /> * [[starwars:Pau'an|Pau'an]]<br /> |otherspecies=<br /> * [[starwars:Sephi/Legends|Sephi]]<br /> |language=[[starwars:Basic|Basic]]<br /> |population=Estimated 21,330,000<br /> |cities=<br /> |imports=<br /> |exports=<br /> |affiliation=[[Vatali Empire]], [[Odan-Urr]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Daleem''' is a small terrestrial planet in the Nilgaard sector of the Outer Rim territories under the rule of the [[Vatali Empire]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> === Founding ===<br /> <br /> Daleem was originally founded under the all-encompassing monarchy of [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] civilization circa 657 BBY, concurrently with the founding of the system’s capital. Initially, it was settled by noble Lords that sought to exploit its natural resources, discovering vast caverns that allowed access to rare minerals buried deep beneath the bedrock. Over time, their subjects were brought to this new world to work the lives of merchants and laborers.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lords’ subjects formed themselves into guilds, focusing their efforts on mining the caverns below the surface and the trade of foodstuffs and other necessities to the earliest settlements on neighboring worlds. The earliest guilds were formed with administrative needs in mind, maintaining the health of their workers and organizing labour throughout Daleem. The guilds have since grown as the Lords were no longer needed, beginning with the formation of the independent Shipwright's Guild that paved the route for others to seek political resources.<br /> <br /> The planet was kept in a state of geological stability by a network of complex terraforming machines and stabilizers, which served to contain the mass of volcanic ranges which dotted the landmasses and suppress potential earthquakes. The machines themselves were constructed to be self-automated and serve their role with minimal oversight. Because of this, the work crews to help administer their operations were gradually scaled down over the course of several hundred years, until they were all but forgotten by the modern government.<br /> <br /> === Exiles' Arrival ===<br /> <br /> Daleem would see a surprising change in 35 ABY, with the arrival of Clan Odan-Urr. The survivors of the [[New Tython]] atrocity had made their way to the Vatali Empire and eventually formed an alliance with the ruling Empress. In an effort to test the Clan’s claims of their abilities to retain peace and settle issues of diplomatic importance, House Satele Shan was granted access to Daleem. In return, the [[starwars:Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] and their allies were charged with the task of settling disputes between the Guilds, and resolving conflicts that might hamper the development of important resources to the Vatali Empire. Granted the use of several kilometers of land surrounding a space elevator - which would become [[Sky Breach Base]] - House Satele Shan acted on behalf of the Empress to settle those issues which required mediation, or a third party to intervene. Led by Director [[Ysera and Kasula Daegella|Kasula Daegella]] and Executor Maximus Alvinius at this time, one of their initial crises emerged in the form of piracy. Shan was tasked with investigating a matter relating to the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]], with the disappearance of the ''Kesaret''. One of several bulk freighters making runs between Daleem and Kiast, the ''Kesaret'' had been ferrying valuable cargo between the two worlds only for it to disappear without a trace. Because of their new role, Shan was required to investigate and resolve this matter before the situation escalated.<br /> <br /> Known as the [https://discourse.darkjedibrotherhood.com/t/satele-shan-house-event-fiction-the-last-voyage-of-the-kesaret/1770 The Last Voyage of the Kesaret], the incident saw House Shan employing its resources alongside the Sentinel Network in its search for the missing vessel. This saw a number of members testing abilities that they themselves were not even aware of, and soon singled out the Maelstrom Corsairs as the group responsible for the abduction. Following a direct assault by the House, the Corsairs were driven back and their base of operations was destroyed. While the Corsairs were far from broken as a power, the event proved to be a morale boost to House Shan, giving them a much-needed victory in the wake of New Tython's loss.<br /> <br /> === The Guild Coup ===<br /> <br /> Following the events of the [[Twelfth Great Jedi War]] and the rising threat of the anti-Force user crusade known as the [[Collective]], Clan Odan-Urr's attention was diverted away from Daleem for some time. Upon House Shan's return after the battles which raged across [[Nancora]], it became evident that the defeat of the Corsairs was far from an end to their threat. The War had sapped Shan of its military might and the House needed time to heal in the wake of the conflict. Instead, they were soon faced with a brand new conflict far closer to home than before. Intelligence gathered from the Corsairs' base of operations not only implicated members of the Brotherhood's [[Inquisitorius|Inquisition]] in backing the attack, but also indicated that the Shipwright's Guild itself was preparing to stage a coup against ruling the Vatali nobles. The Corsairs were merely a front, and a means to establish military might without risking suspicion. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1SNiawag_NqlWTHHR48kssFFQWT-zlD/view A massed assault by the Corsairs scattered what remained of Shan's military might], and left the survivors to regroup and be besieged within Sky Breach Base.<br /> <br /> The House was barely given time to regroup before the Corsairs main fleet arrived, rapidly establishing orbital dominance over the world. As troops were deployed planetside by the invaders, Shan was left fighting to hold its ground and delay their victory. Despite being heavily outnumbered [[Tython Squadron]] launched its ships to combat the enemy fleet, seeking to run interference until a far more substantial counterattack could be made against their vessels. On the ground, similar actions were taken as a bloody firefight broke out across the Imperial Gardens, with Shan operatives seeking to deny their enemy the Vatali seat of power on Daleem. With most of their number still besieged inside Sky Breach Base by a far more substantial force, Shan found itself fighting a losing battle on every front. As the Corsairs deployed landing ships in a massed drop operation atop of the Foundry, the Guild's main headquarters, their victory seemed inevitable.<br /> <br /> Yet just as the world was set to fall, a new arrival abruptly halted their advance. Dropping out of hyperspace, the Shan flagship, ''Remembrance of Seher'' directly engaged the enemy fleet. This distraction brought the Shan forces some much needed time to regroup even as the Corsair fleet surged to meet this new threat. This played directly into their enemies' hands. As the Corsairs moved with all speed, their flagship was left out of position and exposed without its escorts. From the other direction, the ''Resolve'', a newly-acquired Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser, ambushed and destroyed the Corsair flagship in a series of broadsides. Caught between the two far larger vessels and without a commanding group, the now leaderless Corsairs were left to be picked off and destroyed. Their fleet's destruction had a knock-on effect upon the ground forces below. Even inches from victory, upon learning that they were both now trapped and with reinforcements arriving to assist House Shan, their will to fight evaporated. Some tried to fight, others fled, but without coordination the momentum of their attack was broken. What had initially seemed like an inevitable victory soon became a rout as Shan's bedraggled defenders were reinforced from offworld, breaking the back of the Corsair military.<br /> <br /> === Dominion ===<br /> <br /> In the wake of the conflict and attempted coup, House Shan was left to pick up the pieces. Daleem had been revealed not as a serene and controlled hub of the Vatali Empire, but a hotbed of secessionist activity and corruption. Because of this, even as the other guilds moved to occupy the power vacuum left by the Shipwright's Guild, Empress Kaltani delivered an edict to remove them from positions of authority. It stipulated that each would be required to relinquish their sovereignty, disband their private armies and accept an official garrison on the outskirts of their capital holding. JTF Satele Shan was given the task of keeping the peace during the transition, and providing security in a summit between the Empress' representative, Royal Guard Commander Slynn Keldra, and the guilds. The hope was that, even during their rebuilding, the firepower and capabilities of the JTF would be enough to subdue any thoughts of further rebellion.<br /> <br /> During the summit, Seer Junazee detected unknown forces marshaling in the tunnels below and alerted the diplomatic mission in time for them to capture the heads of the remaining guilds and flee to Sky Breach Base. Corsair Haran 'Ji' Urr and a team of crack mercenaries investigated the tunnels and found that while the guilds were not directly tied to the pending assault on the summit, they were heavily implicated in a web of corruption and black market contracts that had flooded Kiast with scores of mercenary bands. For their efforts to secure Daleem for the Vatali Empire, both Satelites were tasked with overseeing the new garrisons and installed as barons over these new Imperial fiefs. Thus, Seer Junazee was granted the honorific of 'Baroness Sajin' and Corsair Haran that of 'Baron Zadan' corresponding to the guild capital cities their garrisons overlooked.<br /> <br /> === Scorched Earth ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_10.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> In late 37 ABY, Daleem underwent an unexpected crisis. The planet had been terraformed into its current state, but it required constant terraforming to support its ecosystem. While this technology was constantly defended and maintained for centuries, it was eventually forgotten by the ruling government following the death of its last chief mechanic. This lack of maintenance resulted in glitches emerging in the system, and the machine being thrown off by a single degree. Without warning or even fully understanding the threat posed against them, the planet faced a calamity unlike any other in its long existence. Volcanos simultaneously erupted across the world, and cities were rocked by near-perpetual earthquakes. The seas were flash boiled by kilotons of lava racing to the surface, resulting in explosive eruptions from the seabed. e. House Shan fought to maintain various rescue efforts during this crisis, and succeeded in enduring the cataclysm despite heavy collateral damage to the surrounding regions of the planet.<br /> <br /> === The End of an Era ===<br /> <br /> In the months that followed, Clan Odan-Urr was given full citizenship within the Vatali Empire following the events of [[Vauzem_Dominion#Operation:_Vanguard|Operation: Vanguard]], but this came at the cost of its existing structure. The Clan was required to streamline its membership and ranking system in order to carry out the tasks required of it, resulting in the dissolution of both House Hoth and House Shan. Each House's ships were gifted to the Vatali Navy, and in one final celebration on [[Palioxis Station]] House Satele Shan was disbanded entirely. In its place now stood [[House Sunrider]].<br /> <br /> With the aid of the Guilds’ tireless efforts, Daleem has since undergone extensive cooling since the loss of its terraforming apparatus. Stabilized against further significant changes to its outer crust, the periods of intense heating and cooling have resulted in the formation of massive crystalline sculptures, and a further widening of its tunnel networks to reveal structures resembling the architecture of the Velestari Temple on Kiast. Investing in the re-establishment of a thriving ecosystem, Daleems’ guilds have also begun efforts to import flora and fauna from other systems throughout the galaxy, marking the beginnings of a planet-wide reclamation project.<br /> <br /> == Geography ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_1.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s geology has undergone significant changes as a result of recent extensive volcanic activity and geological movement. Cracks and vents have formed in the upper crust, resulting in the emergence of geological features previously buried, including the massive crystalline structures once formed in the mantle. Also formed on the surface as a result of the rapid cooling of lava, these structures are varied in terms of mineral composition and can be seen protruding from the surface in sizes ranging from mountains to small deposits. In some areas, the superheating of sand has resulted in patches of a smooth, glass-like surface dotting the landscape.<br /> <br /> By all accounts, it qualifies as showing potential as a paradise — both in vast quantities of resources and the prospect of once again being a habitable planet, with full, lush forests and self-sufficient colonies. However, given the loss of vast majorities of its flora and fauna in the cataclysmic event that preceded its transformation, Daleem is in a period of intensive and controlled reclamation by the guilds now charged with pursuing such efforts. In order to sustain its transformation into the promised paradise, it requires constant cultivation of its fertile soil in order to introduce an ecosystem that will one day be self-sufficient and thriving.<br /> <br /> Oftentimes reflected in the crystalline formations in brilliant hues, the planet displays a full four-season cycle in its reclaimed landscape. Mountainous regions and barren deserts all occupy the surface, while dotted throughout the land are idyllic gardens and forests where reclamation efforts have begun to take root. Newly-formed and resilient flora and fauna thrive where the land retains its non-crystalline qualities, while other species, such as [[starwars:vulptex|Vulptex]], have adapted to feed and live on crystalline formations rich in silicates.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_2.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s oceans are full of non-sentient lifeforms in a variety of species and types. The deepest ocean depth is 9100 meters while the vast majority averages at around 3000 meters in depth. High in salt content, its oceans are clear, taking on slight hues of blue or teal. Inland, fresh water is supplied from lakes, rivers and streams — several of which maintain their alkalinity as a direct result of filtration from the high content of surface minerals.<br /> <br /> The upper atmosphere of Daleem is plagued with random mild to severe electrical storms that wreak havoc upon the electrical systems of any ship unfortunate enough to get caught in one. These storms normally last for a few hours, and have been known to last up to a month at their worst. The timing of these storms is random, but are easily predicted with a few hours’ warning and careful monitoring. In regions where there are high concentrations of towering crystalline structures, the atmosphere can become negatively charged. The formations themselves act like gigantic lightning rods when present. Thus, settlements have been able to establish themselves at the foot of these structures without fear of the storms affecting daily life on the surface.<br /> <br /> Largely untouched, a large number of ancient ruins from a long-dead civilization remains off the main continent. Some of the oldest ruins contain dome-shaped structures which suggest at one point the surface may have been plagued by the upper atmosphere’s storms. It could be speculated that there may be some ancient tech buried among the ruins which have repulsed the storms to the upper atmosphere.<br /> <br /> === Landmarks ===<br /> <br /> ==== The Tunnels ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_3.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Beneath the surface of Daleem lies a complex and extensive interconnected tunnel system. While the geological origins of these tunnels — whether natural or artificial — remain unknown, past efforts to mine subterranean minerals have since widened the cavernous network. However, the unveiling of ancient ruins belonging to a multitude of long dead civilizations and rumours of ghost sightings, missing gear and failing machinery have since led to the abandonment of the Guilds’ mining efforts within the tunnels at the request of the Vatali Conclave. Derelict drilling rigs, mining equipment and still-lit lights are all that remains in an eerie reminder of the Guilds’ presence, who have taken to sealing off entrances deemed dangerous to those who might seek to salvage. <br /> <br /> Recent efforts to uncover the tunnel network in an effort to better understand the mysterious ruins of a Force-based civilization have presented undeterred archaeologists with a variety of challenges. Hardened lava flows in the tunnels have partially closed off several tunnels and caverns, creating the need for additional drilling in the area. Moreover, the same siesmic activities that resulted in the changes on the surface have also occurred underground. Because of this, cave-ins are more frequent than before, and efforts to drill through the hardened rock need to take care not to drill into passages that have since flooded. Some of the lakes and rivers present on the surface now feed into these caverns, forming underground springs of fresh, sparkling water that reflect the subterranean crystals.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_9.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Measured to extend underneath shallow oceans, the tunnels are known to reach depths of 500 meters below the surface. However, none have ventured so far since the Guilds’ abandonment of the network. In diameter, the longest stretches tend to be between 50 and 60 meters — the average width of a drilling rig. These longer stretches are often featureless and best traversed with the assistance of a treadspeeder or other vessel capable of handling the rocky terrain. Larger caverns resembling natural caves or tooled ancient structures reside in groups that are accessible via shafts connecting one to the other. It is apparent that multiple civilizations over the eons have used the tunnel network as either a home or transportation means. The oldest ruins discovered have the strongest links to this network of tunnels and as such it has been speculated that this civilization created this great work of excavation, however for what purpose or means is unclear.<br /> <br /> ==== Ithorian Gardens ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_4.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Originally designed as a means to test and determine the best candidates for species of flora that can thrive in Daleem’s new mineral-rich landscape, the Ithorian Gardens have since evolved into one of the largest reclamation sites on the surface of Daleem. Cultivated thanks to the efforts of the Indag-Conclave of Daleem, the Ithorian Gardens are home to the largest collection of flora species in the entire Vatali Empire. As its name suggests, the Ithorian Garden’s caretakers are primarily of the hammer-headed species from which the site borrows its name.<br /> <br /> Encircled with young, blossoming forests as far as one can see into the horizon, the central focal point of the gardens lies within the center of the Indag-Conclave’s restorative project. Flowers of various origin are planted in rectangular fields stretching as far as the edge of the forest, arranged as a gradient of hues from green to exotic colours, like violet. Inserted among these geometric plots of land lie several greenhouses — buildings which exist to segregate new species for validation and potential integration into Daleem’s landscape, and also to conduct scientific tests using instruments that reside within these specialized laboratories.<br /> <br /> According to the needs of the individual species of flora that reside in the gardens, a number of species of fauna are selected to reside in the gardens, from specific species of insects and worms to mammals. Given the risk of contamination from unwanted or invasive species that can be brought to Daleem via infested plants, however, a number of pesticides might be employed at the time of an outbreak.<br /> <br /> A careful listener might take notice of the soft melodies its caregivers are known to sing with their twin mouths, believing such harmonies to promote the regeneration of Daleem’s flora. As attuned to Daleem as those who call Ithor home are to their ancestral homeland, the Ithorians who tend the gardens practice their traditional funerary practices among the fields and forests that are tended to. From where one is buried, “We Wither to Bloom '' can be found written on a plaque or tombstone. Sprouting from their graves and nurtured by the nutrients of their bodies, mushrooms are often present in clusters denoting the burial site. Others with a keen sight might catch a glimpse of Odan-Urr Force-sensitives using their talents to heal and nurture the flora throughout the gardens — sometimes, as a condition of their passing one of the trials to Knighthood.<br /> <br /> ==== Mining Site Aurek-7 ====<br /> <br /> With no name other than its designation, Mining Site Aurek-7 is an infamous blemish on Daleem’s surface. Controversial in being the first site excavated via Jal-Taleer United’s massive [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawler]], it extends several hundred meters below the surface, with a diameter of 10 kilometers in either direction. Excavated around a monolithic, red-coloured crystalline structure that towers over the mining site, the crater that now forms Aurek-7 is littered with mining vehicles, drills, and mobile storage units.<br /> <br /> Multi-tiered, the site has duracrete entrances that feed into passages at level of the mine, where a Quorahi workforce toils to deliver stockpiles of electrum, and other rare minerals to feed the Vatali Empire’s addiction for such resources. Because of the multicultural nature of its workforce, the mine’s workers take shifts that align to their species’ biological schedules, ensuring that it is operated at all times. At night, the reddish dirt of the crater is illuminated with the assistance of several rings of generator-powered lighting arrays. In order to ensure that standards of safety are met, and to deter sabotage due to a growing discomfort of Jal-Taleer United’s activities, guardsmen from the Vatali’s Royal Guard are posted along the perimeter and within the mine itself.<br /> <br /> === Colonies and Industry ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_7.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While Daleem promises a future as a paradise for self-sufficient colonization, the current stage of its reclamation has not yet allowed for the reestablishment and building of its former cities. With the guilds’ focus on reclaiming the land for the future permanent settlement of Vatali citizens, its efforts in recolonizing have been limited to smaller-sized colonies of a Quorahi workforce seeking themselves to benefit from the haven that Daleem is determined to be.<br /> <br /> Constructed from the minerals mined locally, the colonies themselves can best be described as collections of prefabricated structures which are able to be relocated to other sites in need of restoration, keeping with the Quorahi’s nomadic tendencies. Ranging from a few dozen, to more than several thousand inhabitants, these mobile colonies serve purposes ranging from mobile farms to remote mining crews. Additional amenities are given to these colonies, dependent on their tasks ranging from agricultural structures to resource extractors. It is these settlements that represent the backbone of the guilds’ efforts to restore Daleem into a hospitable paradise.<br /> <br /> More permanent colonies, while rare, are often found closest to long-term efforts in development. Because of the richness of electrum crystals on Daleem’s surface, these permanent colonies match the stylistic choices of the Sephi in the system’s capital, being comprised of structures either trimmed in golden electrum plating or coated entirely in the precious material. Still consisting of mostly Quorahi inhabitants, skilled or knowledgeable Sephi might volunteer to take part in the earliest efforts to colonize the planet, while hand-chosen nobles are appointed to oversee some of the planetary and guild affairs.<br /> <br /> Often situated near or within these permanent colonies lie the industrial centers and managerial offices of the guilds. Industrially-sized spaceports, factories and functional shipyards exist on the surface, due to the guilds’ preparedness in developing these structures in Daleem’s orbit. Once built, these structures were dropped into various locations from orbit, equipped and able to begin functioning at a moment’s notice.<br /> <br /> In response to the storms plaguing the upper atmosphere, the Vatali have devised several large space elevator systems that can transport goods, people, and even ships through the storms unharmed due to an electromagnetic field and heavy shielding which helps to mitigate their impact. This allows for the importation and export of goods that cannot otherwise be transported to the surface. At the top of the space elevators in low synchronous orbit are medium-sized platforms to allow for the storage of goods before shipping them back to the main world of the empire. When one of the storms is happening over the main content the space elevators are the only way to get anything safely on or off Daleem. However, when the storms recede, the spaceports and the space elevators are both utilized to increase productivity.<br /> <br /> == Population and Culture ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_5.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While recolonization of Daleem’s surface is at its earliest stages, its citizens are comprised of the labourers and workers that were sent or volunteered to assist in either the reclamation of the planet’s surface or the exploitation of its resources. <br /> <br /> Workers of various fields and specialties, the earliest settlers of Daleem’s transformed surface are primarily of Quorahi origin, having sought employment with one of the local guilds to assist in building a new home for themselves. While a number of Sephi have also joined the cause, it is rare to see one of their number within the mobile colonies. Sticking to their nomadic heritage, the Quorahi locate themselves wherever their current tasks lie, not often lingering for too long at a single site. As spiritual people, the Quorahi are motivated by the promise of having a home to build; if not for them, for future generations.<br /> <br /> While each settlement operates independently of one another, each takes its tasks from the guild to which they are employed; more often than not, building an identity off their chosen profession. At times, these colonies might interact or “make camp” with others — times in which it might be beneficial to combine their talents towards a specific goal. In these cases, there is some fluidity where a member of a mobile settlement can transfer to another, as it is generally acceptable to do so.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_8.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While the distinction between Quorahi and Sephi exist on Daleem (particularly where one resides,) all are imperial citizens of the Vatali Empire, and are thus answerable to the same laws and government as those remaining on the main planet of Kiast. The Quorahi themselves are made up of many different races and backgrounds, but identify more with the guild they are a part of than their own race, species, and sometimes even family.<br /> <br /> == The Importance of Guilds and Political Favor ==<br /> <br /> While all residents of the planet are direct citizens of the [[Vatali Empire]], the vast number of trained specializations, natural resources, and corporate wealth lead to the eventual creation of the Guilds. Originally, the Guilds were established under companies to help group the many different types of workers into easily reachable and manageable administrative structures while looking out for the well being and fair working conditions of their members. However, the Guilds eventually rose up and gained power over their corporate owners. In present day Daleem, while companies still exist it is a rarity to find one that is privately owned, as almost all companies are now owned by Guilds or shared among them. Most workers even receive their pay and benefits directly from their respective Guilds. Guilds also control resources and distribution of them, with the Governor's direct oversight and approval. If a Guild gains the Governor's favor it will receive more funds, resources, and land rights in relation to other guilds, in a form of direct competition. This, of course, causes Guilds to utilize any means necessary to gain an edge over their competitors and to gain favor with the Governor.<br /> <br /> Each guild holds political power equal to its number of members, use of its specialty to the Empire, and how much favor they have garnered with Daleem’s Governor. The guild leaders hold a monthly meeting with the Governor of Daleem to discuss the state of the industries and to get production reports. This also gives the guilds the opportunity to sway the Governor to their favor.<br /> <br /> '''Daleem’s Governor''' is a Sephi by the name of: ‘’Previt Golvrim’’<br /> <br /> === The Shipwright's Guild ===<br /> <br /> Once the dominant guild of Daleem, the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]] remains an important asset of the Vatali Empire in the manufacture of starships and airships, and the fabrication of components that comprise them. Comprised mostly of Sephi, Humans, and Mon Calamari, it also employs a number of Quorahi workforces. The fields of work involved include (but are not limited to) electricians, metal shapers and producers, engineers, construction, shipwrights, and chemists. With a member base 300,000 strong, the only joining criteria for the Guild is that the member agrees directly in the construction or preparation of materials for the building of ships.<br /> <br /> It is perhaps due to this guild’s experience with objects able to withstand entry into the atmosphere that the Shipwright's Guild was able to create the prefabricated structures that now comprise Daleem’s many facilities following the cataclysmic event that would have destroyed facilities on the surface. This has created a new market, in which the Shipwright’s Guild is able to deliver new structures across the surface of Daleem at a moment’s notice. This has proven to be immeasurably useful, both as a means to establish new mobile colonies and facilities and as a reason for the guild to establish an orbital shipyard and prefab construction site. The Shipwright’s Guild outright owns several factories and facilities in which their members work, while the structures of other guilds across Daleem are either sold or leased.<br /> <br /> With the events of the Shadow of the Kesaret, and the revolt of the final Guild Master, Glav Valenforge, the Shipwright's Guild has come under Imperial immediacy. Empress Kaltani has placed the guild under crown control, allowing day-to-day operations to default to a succession of Governor-Generals sitting on the guild's board of directors. It is expected that heads of the noble families will be given seats as the new board of directors gets constituted.<br /> <br /> '''The Guild’s current leader is''': de jure '''Empress Kaltani'''.<br /> <br /> === Pau'an Pharma and Chem ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_11.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|]]<br /> <br /> Previously a small guild with an unusual amount of influence, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has grown in both favour and importance given the need for research in the reclamation of Daleem. Comprised of 30,000 Pau’an scientists, all members of the Guild also form the entirety of a pharmaceutical and chemical research company of the same name. Due to their upstanding medical products and research into beneficial chemical compounds, the Guild has proven invaluable in researching the soils and unearthed minerals of Daleem’s surface. Not much else is known about Pau’an Pharma and Chem as they maintain a veil of corporate secrecy on all things including the protest of, yet still allowing, governmental inspections of their facilities.<br /> <br /> While Pau’an Pharma and Chem employs few Quorahi task forces of its own, it is the main supplier of vaccines, medicines and chemical goods (such as pesticides) to both the mobile and permanent colonies across Daleem. With the sudden interest in the ruins within the tunnels, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has turned to including several archaeologists among their number. Geological studies are another focus of its efforts, monitoring seismic activities and conducting regular tests on Daleem’s remaining terraforming devices. <br /> <br /> Through royal decree, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has been tasked with ensuring the creation of redundancies and fail-safes that would prevent another disaster that might occur. Since its re-establishment, its facilities have concocted an entire network of both orbital and ground-based devices designed to monitor and stabilize the planet’s crust and mantle from further changes — smaller, more plentiful, and much more guarded than their predecessors. Sensors placed on the surface both monitor seismic activity and ionization of the atmosphere, providing constant data that is used to mitigate the ill effects of Daleem’s electrical storms through giving adequate warning. <br /> <br /> '''The Guild’s current leader''' is a Pau’an by the name of: '''Kintril Kastriv'''<br /> <br /> '''The Guild's capital location''': '''Sajin'''<br /> <br /> === The Indag-Conclave of Daleem ===<br /> <br /> The dominant guild of Daleem, the Indag-Conclave now boasts one of the largest memberships of the planetary guilds — a stark contrast against once having the smallest memberships among the guilds. Comprised mostly of Ithorians, Humans and known to have a few [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] in major leadership positions, its numbers have inflated to an estimated 15,000,000 due to the sheer amount of mobile Quorahi task forces it now employs to reclaim the land.<br /> <br /> When the Ithorians first arrived they were able to aptly study the land and expertly cultivate much of Daleem by erecting specialised bio-domes and push much of the farmable land far beyond what the other locals had thought possible. At first, the [[CS_Guide:_Species#Ithorian|Ithorians]] were asked to remain on Daleem as Imperial Citizens on the condition that they continued to cultivate the land for all the other citizens. However, at the time the Ithorians leaders were savvy and realised how much value they were to the planet, so they issued their own request: they would stay on the planet as citizens if and only if they were given a form of ‘grant’ to allow them to focus on scientific study whilst on the planet, despite being Ithorian, they didn’t live up to the stereotype of holding a love of agriculture and philosophy exclusively, instead they were avid scientists and engineers who longed to further their own personal study. The Sephi agreed to their terms, allowing the Ithorians to independently run their own research on the planet.<br /> <br /> Now, the Indag-Conclave is the leading guild in the restoration of Daleem’s agriculture and native life. It is responsible for locating and integrating flora and fauna that will comprise a functional ecosystem, as well as tending to the planting of gardens and forests. With the assistance of the Quorahi’s nomadic settlements under its arm, the Indag-Conclave is a planet-wide entity in a constant state of growth.<br /> <br /> The Indag-Conclave of Daleem was founded to allow the Ithorians to conduct their research in a professional manner whilst also managing their allocated funds. The Conclave itself works both ways, allowing Sephi leaders to sit and observe the Ithorian research - sending any potentially valuable research to the Empire for further analysis. The Conclave is made up of 4 individuals, two Ithorians, usually also their racial leaders, and two Sephi with one Sephi being given more control than any of the other 3 sitting Leaders.<br /> <br /> '''The current Conclave leaders are''': '''Illor Bata''', '''Momurr''' (Ithorians), '''Aeryn Osstar''', and '''Drych Stalwon''' (Sephi) <br /> <br /> '''The Conclave's capital location''': '''Zadan'''<br /> <br /> === Jal-Taleer United ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_6.jpg|thumb|right|300 px|]]<br /> <br /> Jal-Taleer United (also known as the Daleem Mining Guild) is the second-most prominent guild on Daleem, while also being the first guild formed since its transformation. Its rise stems from opportunity, in the wake of the planet’s raw minerals being lifted from the upper mantle. In concentrating its efforts on mining the crystalline structures for resources, Jal-Taleer United is the primary supplier of raw materials throughout the system — including the abundant but sought-after electrum crystals used for the metallic gold plating valued throughout the Vatali Empire. It, unlike Daleem’s other guilds, is the sole guild that is first and foremost Quorahi-founded in tandem with one Sephi noble by the name of Zaethi Toldreyn.<br /> <br /> Controversial, as its mining efforts often make use of a [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawlers]] under its ownership that is capable of peeling mantles and strip-mining resources, Jal-Taleer United is under strict observation at all times in its activities. There have been several petitions by the Indag-Conclave of Daleem to ban the use of these devices, but the guild has so far managed to adhere to the strict regulation imposed on its use of the crawler.<br /> <br /> Under Jal-Taleer United’s employ, a Quorahi workforce numbering an estimated 6,000,000 have set to mining in remote areas all around the planet. However, given that the rarest of the resources still lie within the tunnels, Jal-Taleer United has also begun unearthing the sealed entrances — and with them, whatever hides inside.<br /> <br /> '''The Guild’s current leaders are''': '''Jaleer Tao-ni''' (Melitto) and '''Zaethi Toldreyn''' (Sephi) <br /> <br /> '''The Guild's capital location''': '''Quath'''<br /> <br /> [[Category:Odan-Urr territories]][[Category:Planets]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Daleem&diff=176328 2020-03-10T04:21:08Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rep|imp|nor}}<br /> {{Planet<br /> |image=[[image:daleem_12.jpg|250px]]<br /> |name=Daleem<br /> |region=[[starwars:Outer_Rim_Territories|Outer Rim Territories]]<br /> |sector=[[starwars:Nilgaard_sector|Nilgaard sector]]<br /> |system=[[Kiast System|ATVAT-5565 (Kiast System)]]<br /> |suns= [[starwars:Binary star|Binary system]]<br /> |moons=<br /> |distance=<br /> |lengthyear=<br /> |class=Terrestrial<br /> |diameter=<br /> |atmosphere=[[starwars:Atmosphere/Legends#Type I atmospheres|Type I]]<br /> |climate=58˚C to -88˚C<br /> |gravity=<br /> |terrain=Variable<br /> |interest=<br /> |species=<br /> * [[starwars:Ithorian|Ithorian]]<br /> * [[starwars:Mon Calamari|Mon Calamari]]<br /> * [[starwars:Pau'an|Pau'an]]<br /> |otherspecies=<br /> * [[starwars:Sephi/Legends|Sephi]]<br /> |language=[[starwars:Basic|Basic]]<br /> |population=Estimated 21,330,000<br /> |cities=<br /> |imports=<br /> |exports=<br /> |affiliation=[[Vatali Empire]], [[Odan-Urr]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Daleem''' is a small terrestrial planet in the Nilgaard sector of the Outer Rim territories under the rule of the [[Vatali Empire]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> === Founding ===<br /> <br /> Daleem was originally founded under the all-encompassing monarchy of [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] civilization circa 657 BBY, concurrently with the founding of the system’s capital. Initially, it was settled by noble Lords that sought to exploit its natural resources, discovering vast caverns that allowed access to rare minerals buried deep beneath the bedrock. Over time, their subjects were brought to this new world to work the lives of merchants and laborers.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lords’ subjects formed themselves into guilds, focusing their efforts on mining the caverns below the surface and the trade of foodstuffs and other necessities to the earliest settlements on neighboring worlds. The earliest guilds were formed with administrative needs in mind, maintaining the health of their workers and organizing labour throughout Daleem. The guilds have since grown as the Lords were no longer needed, beginning with the formation of the independent Shipwright's Guild that paved the route for others to seek political resources.<br /> <br /> The planet was kept in a state of geological stability by a network of complex terraforming machines and stabilizers, which served to contain the mass of volcanic ranges which dotted the landmasses and suppress potential earthquakes. The machines themselves were constructed to be self-automated and serve their role with minimal oversight. Because of this, the work crews to help administer their operations were gradually scaled down over the course of several hundred years, until they were all but forgotten by the modern government.<br /> <br /> === Exiles' Arrival ===<br /> <br /> Daleem would see a surprising change in 35 ABY, with the arrival of Clan Odan-Urr. The survivors of the [[New Tython]] atrocity had made their way to the Vatali Empire and eventually formed an alliance with the ruling Empress. In an effort to test the Clan’s claims of their abilities to retain peace and settle issues of diplomatic importance, House Satele Shan was granted access to Daleem. In return, the [[starwars:Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] and their allies were charged with the task of settling disputes between the Guilds, and resolving conflicts that might hamper the development of important resources to the Vatali Empire. Granted the use of several kilometers of land surrounding a space elevator - which would become [[Sky Breach Base]] - House Satele Shan acted on behalf of the Empress to settle those issues which required mediation, or a third party to intervene. Led by Director [[Ysera and Kasula Daegella|Kasula Daegella]] and Executor Maximus Alvinius at this time, one of their initial crises emerged in the form of piracy. Shan was tasked with investigating a matter relating to the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]], with the disappearance of the ''Kesaret''. One of several bulk freighters making runs between Daleem and Kiast, the ''Kesaret'' had been ferrying valuable cargo between the two worlds only for it to disappear without a trace. Because of their new role, Shan was required to investigate and resolve this matter before the situation escalated.<br /> <br /> Known as the [https://discourse.darkjedibrotherhood.com/t/satele-shan-house-event-fiction-the-last-voyage-of-the-kesaret/1770 The Last Voyage of the Kesaret], the incident saw House Shan employing its resources alongside the Sentinel Network in its search for the missing vessel. This saw a number of members testing abilities that they themselves were not even aware of, and soon singled out the Maelstrom Corsairs as the group responsible for the abduction. Following a direct assault by the House, the Corsairs were driven back and their base of operations was destroyed. While the Corsairs were far from broken as a power, the event proved to be a morale boost to House Shan, giving them a much-needed victory in the wake of New Tython's loss.<br /> <br /> === The Guild Coup ===<br /> <br /> Following the events of the [[Twelfth Great Jedi War]] and the rising threat of the anti-Force user crusade known as the [[Collective]], Clan Odan-Urr's attention was diverted away from Daleem for some time. Upon House Shan's return after the battles which raged across [[Nancora]], it became evident that the defeat of the Corsairs was far from an end to their threat. The War had sapped Shan of its military might and the House needed time to heal in the wake of the conflict. Instead, they were soon faced with a brand new conflict far closer to home than before. Intelligence gathered from the Corsairs' base of operations not only implicated members of the Brotherhood's [[Inquisitorius|Inquisition]] in backing the attack, but also indicated that the Shipwright's Guild itself was preparing to stage a coup against ruling the Vatali nobles. The Corsairs were merely a front, and a means to establish military might without risking suspicion. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1SNiawag_NqlWTHHR48kssFFQWT-zlD/view A massed assault by the Corsairs scattered what remained of Shan's military might], and left the survivors to regroup and be besieged within Sky Breach Base.<br /> <br /> The House was barely given time to regroup before the Corsairs main fleet arrived, rapidly establishing orbital dominance over the world. As troops were deployed planetside by the invaders, Shan was left fighting to hold its ground and delay their victory. Despite being heavily outnumbered [[Tython Squadron]] launched its ships to combat the enemy fleet, seeking to run interference until a far more substantial counterattack could be made against their vessels. On the ground, similar actions were taken as a bloody firefight broke out across the Imperial Gardens, with Shan operatives seeking to deny their enemy the Vatali seat of power on Daleem. With most of their number still besieged inside Sky Breach Base by a far more substantial force, Shan found itself fighting a losing battle on every front. As the Corsairs deployed landing ships in a massed drop operation atop of the Foundry, the Guild's main headquarters, their victory seemed inevitable.<br /> <br /> Yet just as the world was set to fall, a new arrival abruptly halted their advance. Dropping out of hyperspace, the Shan flagship, ''Remembrance of Seher'' directly engaged the enemy fleet. This distraction brought the Shan forces some much needed time to regroup even as the Corsair fleet surged to meet this new threat. This played directly into their enemies' hands. As the Corsairs moved with all speed, their flagship was left out of position and exposed without its escorts. From the other direction, the ''Resolve'', a newly-acquired Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser, ambushed and destroyed the Corsair flagship in a series of broadsides. Caught between the two far larger vessels and without a commanding group, the now leaderless Corsairs were left to be picked off and destroyed. Their fleet's destruction had a knock-on effect upon the ground forces below. Even inches from victory, upon learning that they were both now trapped and with reinforcements arriving to assist House Shan, their will to fight evaporated. Some tried to fight, others fled, but without coordination the momentum of their attack was broken. What had initially seemed like an inevitable victory soon became a rout as Shan's bedraggled defenders were reinforced from offworld, breaking the back of the Corsair military.<br /> <br /> === Dominion ===<br /> <br /> In the wake of the conflict and attempted coup, House Shan was left to pick up the pieces. Daleem had been revealed not as a serene and controlled hub of the Vatali Empire, but a hotbed of secessionist activity and corruption. Because of this, even as the other guilds moved to occupy the power vacuum left by the Shipwright's Guild, Empress Kaltani delivered an edict to remove them from positions of authority. It stipulated that each would be required to relinquish their sovereignty, disband their private armies and accept an official garrison on the outskirts of their capital holding. JTF Satele Shan was given the task of keeping the peace during the transition, and providing security in a summit between the Empress' representative, Royal Guard Commander Slynn Keldra, and the guilds. The hope was that, even during their rebuilding, the firepower and capabilities of the JTF would be enough to subdue any thoughts of further rebellion.<br /> <br /> During the summit, Seer Junazee detected unknown forces marshaling in the tunnels below and alerted the diplomatic mission in time for them to capture the heads of the remaining guilds and flee to Sky Breach Base. Corsair Haran 'Ji' Urr and a team of crack mercenaries investigated the tunnels and found that while the guilds were not directly tied to the pending assault on the summit, they were heavily implicated in a web of corruption and black market contracts that had flooded Kiast with scores of mercenary bands. For their efforts to secure Daleem for the Vatali Empire, both Satelites were tasked with overseeing the new garrisons and installed as barons over these new Imperial fiefs. Thus, Seer Junazee was granted the honorific of 'Baroness Sajin' and Corsair Haran that of 'Baron Zadan' corresponding to the guild capital cities their garrisons overlooked.<br /> <br /> === Scorched Earth ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_10.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> In late 37 ABY, Daleem underwent an unexpected crisis. The planet had been terraformed into its current state, but it required constant terraforming to support its ecosystem. While this technology was constantly defended and maintained for centuries, it was eventually forgotten by the ruling government following the death of its last chief mechanic. This lack of maintenance resulted in glitches emerging in the system, and the machine being thrown off by a single degree. Without warning or even fully understanding the threat posed against them, the planet faced a calamity unlike any other in its long existence. Volcanos simultaneously erupted across the world, and cities were rocked by near-perpetual earthquakes. The seas were flash boiled by kilotons of lava racing to the surface, resulting in explosive eruptions from the seabed. e. House Shan fought to maintain various rescue efforts during this crisis, and succeeded in enduring the cataclysm despite heavy collateral damage to the surrounding regions of the planet.<br /> <br /> === The End of an Era ===<br /> <br /> In the months that followed, Clan Odan-Urr was given full citizenship within the Vatali Empire following the events of [[Vauzem_Dominion#Operation:_Vanguard|Operation: Vanguard]], but this came at the cost of its existing structure. The Clan was required to streamline its membership and ranking system in order to carry out the tasks required of it, resulting in the dissolution of both House Hoth and House Shan. Each House's ships were gifted to the Vatali Navy, and in one final celebration on [[Palioxis Station]] House Satele Shan was disbanded entirely. In its place now stood [[House Sunrider]].<br /> <br /> With the aid of the Guilds’ tireless efforts, Daleem has since undergone extensive cooling since the loss of its terraforming apparatus. Stabilized against further significant changes to its outer crust, the periods of intense heating and cooling have resulted in the formation of massive crystalline sculptures, and a further widening of its tunnel networks to reveal structures resembling the architecture of the Velestari Temple on Kiast. Investing in the re-establishment of a thriving ecosystem, Daleems’ guilds have also begun efforts to import flora and fauna from other systems throughout the galaxy, marking the beginnings of a planet-wide reclamation project.<br /> <br /> == Geography ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_1.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s geology has undergone significant changes as a result of recent extensive volcanic activity and geological movement. Cracks and vents have formed in the upper crust, resulting in the emergence of geological features previously buried, including the massive crystalline structures once formed in the mantle. Also formed on the surface as a result of the rapid cooling of lava, these structures are varied in terms of mineral composition and can be seen protruding from the surface in sizes ranging from mountains to small deposits. In some areas, the superheating of sand has resulted in patches of a smooth, glass-like surface dotting the landscape.<br /> <br /> By all accounts, it qualifies as showing potential as a paradise — both in vast quantities of resources and the prospect of once again being a habitable planet, with full, lush forests and self-sufficient colonies. However, given the loss of vast majorities of its flora and fauna in the cataclysmic event that preceded its transformation, Daleem is in a period of intensive and controlled reclamation by the guilds now charged with pursuing such efforts. In order to sustain its transformation into the promised paradise, it requires constant cultivation of its fertile soil in order to introduce an ecosystem that will one day be self-sufficient and thriving.<br /> <br /> Oftentimes reflected in the crystalline formations in brilliant hues, the planet displays a full four-season cycle in its reclaimed landscape. Mountainous regions and barren deserts all occupy the surface, while dotted throughout the land are idyllic gardens and forests where reclamation efforts have begun to take root. Newly-formed and resilient flora and fauna thrive where the land retains its non-crystalline qualities, while other species, such as [[starwars:vulptex|Vulptex]], have adapted to feed and live on crystalline formations rich in silicates.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_2.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s oceans are full of non-sentient lifeforms in a variety of species and types. The deepest ocean depth is 9100 meters while the vast majority averages at around 3000 meters in depth. High in salt content, its oceans are clear, taking on slight hues of blue or teal. Inland, fresh water is supplied from lakes, rivers and streams — several of which maintain their alkalinity as a direct result of filtration from the high content of surface minerals.<br /> <br /> The upper atmosphere of Daleem is plagued with random mild to severe electrical storms that wreak havoc upon the electrical systems of any ship unfortunate enough to get caught in one. These storms normally last for a few hours, and have been known to last up to a month at their worst. The timing of these storms is random, but are easily predicted with a few hours’ warning and careful monitoring. In regions where there are high concentrations of towering crystalline structures, the atmosphere can become negatively charged. The formations themselves act like gigantic lightning rods when present. Thus, settlements have been able to establish themselves at the foot of these structures without fear of the storms affecting daily life on the surface.<br /> <br /> Largely untouched, a large number of ancient ruins from a long-dead civilization remains off the main continent. Some of the oldest ruins contain dome-shaped structures which suggest at one point the surface may have been plagued by the upper atmosphere’s storms. It could be speculated that there may be some ancient tech buried among the ruins which have repulsed the storms to the upper atmosphere.<br /> <br /> === Landmarks ===<br /> <br /> ==== The Tunnels ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_3.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Beneath the surface of Daleem lies a complex and extensive interconnected tunnel system. While the geological origins of these tunnels — whether natural or artificial — remain unknown, past efforts to mine subterranean minerals have since widened the cavernous network. However, the unveiling of ancient ruins belonging to a multitude of long dead civilizations and rumours of ghost sightings, missing gear and failing machinery have since led to the abandonment of the Guilds’ mining efforts within the tunnels at the request of the Vatali Conclave. Derelict drilling rigs, mining equipment and still-lit lights are all that remains in an eerie reminder of the Guilds’ presence, who have taken to sealing off entrances deemed dangerous to those who might seek to salvage. <br /> <br /> Recent efforts to uncover the tunnel network in an effort to better understand the mysterious ruins of a Force-based civilization have presented undeterred archaeologists with a variety of challenges. Hardened lava flows in the tunnels have partially closed off several tunnels and caverns, creating the need for additional drilling in the area. Moreover, the same siesmic activities that resulted in the changes on the surface have also occurred underground. Because of this, cave-ins are more frequent than before, and efforts to drill through the hardened rock need to take care not to drill into passages that have since flooded. Some of the lakes and rivers present on the surface now feed into these caverns, forming underground springs of fresh, sparkling water that reflect the subterranean crystals.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_9.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Measured to extend underneath shallow oceans, the tunnels are known to reach depths of 500 meters below the surface. However, none have ventured so far since the Guilds’ abandonment of the network. In diameter, the longest stretches tend to be between 50 and 60 meters — the average width of a drilling rig. These longer stretches are often featureless and best traversed with the assistance of a treadspeeder or other vessel capable of handling the rocky terrain. Larger caverns resembling natural caves or tooled ancient structures reside in groups that are accessible via shafts connecting one to the other. It is apparent that multiple civilizations over the eons have used the tunnel network as either a home or transportation means. The oldest ruins discovered have the strongest links to this network of tunnels and as such it has been speculated that this civilization created this great work of excavation, however for what purpose or means is unclear.<br /> <br /> ==== Ithorian Gardens ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_4.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Originally designed as a means to test and determine the best candidates for species of flora that can thrive in Daleem’s new mineral-rich landscape, the Ithorian Gardens have since evolved into one of the largest reclamation sites on the surface of Daleem. Cultivated thanks to the efforts of the Indag-Conclave of Daleem, the Ithorian Gardens are home to the largest collection of flora species in the entire Vatali Empire. As its name suggests, the Ithorian Garden’s caretakers are primarily of the hammer-headed species from which the site borrows its name.<br /> <br /> Encircled with young, blossoming forests as far as one can see into the horizon, the central focal point of the gardens lies within the center of the Indag-Conclave’s restorative project. Flowers of various origin are planted in rectangular fields stretching as far as the edge of the forest, arranged as a gradient of hues from green to exotic colours, like violet. Inserted among these geometric plots of land lie several greenhouses — buildings which exist to segregate new species for validation and potential integration into Daleem’s landscape, and also to conduct scientific tests using instruments that reside within these specialized laboratories.<br /> <br /> According to the needs of the individual species of flora that reside in the gardens, a number of species of fauna are selected to reside in the gardens, from specific species of insects and worms to mammals. Given the risk of contamination from unwanted or invasive species that can be brought to Daleem via infested plants, however, a number of pesticides might be employed at the time of an outbreak.<br /> <br /> A careful listener might take notice of the soft melodies its caregivers are known to sing with their twin mouths, believing such harmonies to promote the regeneration of Daleem’s flora. As attuned to Daleem as those who call Ithor home are to their ancestral homeland, the Ithorians who tend the gardens practice their traditional funerary practices among the fields and forests that are tended to. From where one is buried, “We Wither to Bloom '' can be found written on a plaque or tombstone. Sprouting from their graves and nurtured by the nutrients of their bodies, mushrooms are often present in clusters denoting the burial site. Others with a keen sight might catch a glimpse of Odan-Urr Force-sensitives using their talents to heal and nurture the flora throughout the gardens — sometimes, as a condition of their passing one of the trials to Knighthood.<br /> <br /> ==== Mining Site Aurek-7 ====<br /> <br /> With no name other than its designation, Mining Site Aurek-7 is an infamous blemish on Daleem’s surface. Controversial in being the first site excavated via Jal-Taleer United’s massive [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawler]], it extends several hundred meters below the surface, with a diameter of 10 kilometers in either direction. Excavated around a monolithic, red-coloured crystalline structure that towers over the mining site, the crater that now forms Aurek-7 is littered with mining vehicles, drills, and mobile storage units.<br /> <br /> Multi-tiered, the site has duracrete entrances that feed into passages at level of the mine, where a Quorahi workforce toils to deliver stockpiles of electrum, and other rare minerals to feed the Vatali Empire’s addiction for such resources. Because of the multicultural nature of its workforce, the mine’s workers take shifts that align to their species’ biological schedules, ensuring that it is operated at all times. At night, the reddish dirt of the crater is illuminated with the assistance of several rings of generator-powered lighting arrays. In order to ensure that standards of safety are met, and to deter sabotage due to a growing discomfort of Jal-Taleer United’s activities, guardsmen from the Vatali’s Royal Guard are posted along the perimeter and within the mine itself.<br /> <br /> === Colonies and Industry ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_7.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While Daleem promises a future as a paradise for self-sufficient colonization, the current stage of its reclamation has not yet allowed for the reestablishment and building of its former cities. With the guilds’ focus on reclaiming the land for the future permanent settlement of Vatali citizens, its efforts in recolonizing have been limited to smaller-sized colonies of a Quorahi workforce seeking themselves to benefit from the haven that Daleem is determined to be.<br /> <br /> Constructed from the minerals mined locally, the colonies themselves can best be described as collections of prefabricated structures which are able to be relocated to other sites in need of restoration, keeping with the Quorahi’s nomadic tendencies. Ranging from a few dozen, to more than several thousand inhabitants, these mobile colonies serve purposes ranging from mobile farms to remote mining crews. Additional amenities are given to these colonies, dependent on their tasks ranging from agricultural structures to resource extractors. It is these settlements that represent the backbone of the guilds’ efforts to restore Daleem into a hospitable paradise.<br /> <br /> More permanent colonies, while rare, are often found closest to long-term efforts in development. Because of the richness of electrum crystals on Daleem’s surface, these permanent colonies match the stylistic choices of the Sephi in the system’s capital, being comprised of structures either trimmed in golden electrum plating or coated entirely in the precious material. Still consisting of mostly Quorahi inhabitants, skilled or knowledgeable Sephi might volunteer to take part in the earliest efforts to colonize the planet, while hand-chosen nobles are appointed to oversee some of the planetary and guild affairs.<br /> <br /> Often situated near or within these permanent colonies lie the industrial centers and managerial offices of the guilds. Industrially-sized spaceports, factories and functional shipyards exist on the surface, due to the guilds’ preparedness in developing these structures in Daleem’s orbit. Once built, these structures were dropped into various locations from orbit, equipped and able to begin functioning at a moment’s notice.<br /> <br /> In response to the storms plaguing the upper atmosphere, the Vatali have devised several large space elevator systems that can transport goods, people, and even ships through the storms unharmed due to an electromagnetic field and heavy shielding which helps to mitigate their impact. This allows for the importation and export of goods that cannot otherwise be transported to the surface. At the top of the space elevators in low synchronous orbit are medium-sized platforms to allow for the storage of goods before shipping them back to the main world of the empire. When one of the storms is happening over the main content the space elevators are the only way to get anything safely on or off Daleem. However, when the storms recede, the spaceports and the space elevators are both utilized to increase productivity.<br /> <br /> == Population and Culture ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_5.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While recolonization of Daleem’s surface is at its earliest stages, its citizens are comprised of the labourers and workers that were sent or volunteered to assist in either the reclamation of the planet’s surface or the exploitation of its resources. <br /> <br /> Workers of various fields and specialties, the earliest settlers of Daleem’s transformed surface are primarily of Quorahi origin, having sought employment with one of the local guilds to assist in building a new home for themselves. While a number of Sephi have also joined the cause, it is rare to see one of their number within the mobile colonies. Sticking to their nomadic heritage, the Quorahi locate themselves wherever their current tasks lie, not often lingering for too long at a single site. As spiritual people, the Quorahi are motivated by the promise of having a home to build; if not for them, for future generations.<br /> <br /> While each settlement operates independently of one another, each takes its tasks from the guild to which they are employed; more often than not, building an identity off their chosen profession. At times, these colonies might interact or “make camp” with others — times in which it might be beneficial to combine their talents towards a specific goal. In these cases, there is some fluidity where a member of a mobile settlement can transfer to another, as it is generally acceptable to do so.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_8.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While the distinction between Quorahi and Sephi exist on Daleem (particularly where one resides,) all are imperial citizens of the Vatali Empire, and are thus answerable to the same laws and government as those remaining on the main planet of Kiast. The Quorahi themselves are made up of many different races and backgrounds, but identify more with the guild they are a part of than their own race, species, and sometimes even family.<br /> <br /> == The Importance of Guilds and Political Favor ==<br /> <br /> While all residents of the planet are direct citizens of the [[Vatali Empire]], the vast number of trained specializations, natural resources, and corporate wealth lead to the eventual creation of the Guilds. Originally, the Guilds were established under companies to help group the many different types of workers into easily reachable and manageable administrative structures while looking out for the well being and fair working conditions of their members. However, the Guilds eventually rose up and gained power over their corporate owners. In present day Daleem, while companies still exist it is a rarity to find one that is privately owned, as almost all companies are now owned by Guilds or shared among them. Most workers even receive their pay and benefits directly from their respective Guilds. Guilds also control resources and distribution of them, with the Governor's direct oversight and approval. If a Guild gains the Governor's favor it will receive more funds, resources, and land rights in relation to other guilds, in a form of direct competition. This, of course, causes Guilds to utilize any means necessary to gain an edge over their competitors and to gain favor with the Governor.<br /> <br /> Each guild holds political power equal to its number of members, use of its specialty to the Empire, and how much favor they have garnered with Daleem’s Governor. The guild leaders hold a monthly meeting with the Governor of Daleem to discuss the state of the industries and to get production reports. This also gives the guilds the opportunity to sway the Governor to their favor.<br /> <br /> Daleem’s Governor is a Sephi by the name of ‘’Previt Golvrim’’<br /> <br /> === The Shipwright's Guild ===<br /> <br /> Once the dominant guild of Daleem, the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]] remains an important asset of the Vatali Empire in the manufacture of starships and airships, and the fabrication of components that comprise them. Comprised mostly of Sephi, Humans, and Mon Calamari, it also employs a number of Quorahi workforces. The fields of work involved include (but are not limited to) electricians, metal shapers and producers, engineers, construction, shipwrights, and chemists. With a member base 300,000 strong, the only joining criteria for the Guild is that the member agrees directly in the construction or preparation of materials for the building of ships.<br /> <br /> It is perhaps due to this guild’s experience with objects able to withstand entry into the atmosphere that the Shipwright's Guild was able to create the prefabricated structures that now comprise Daleem’s many facilities following the cataclysmic event that would have destroyed facilities on the surface. This has created a new market, in which the Shipwright’s Guild is able to deliver new structures across the surface of Daleem at a moment’s notice. This has proven to be immeasurably useful, both as a means to establish new mobile colonies and facilities and as a reason for the guild to establish an orbital shipyard and prefab construction site. The Shipwright’s Guild outright owns several factories and facilities in which their members work, while the structures of other guilds across Daleem are either sold or leased.<br /> <br /> With the events of the Shadow of the Kesaret, and the revolt of the final Guild Master, Glav Valenforge, the Shipwright's Guild has come under Imperial immediacy. Empress Kaltani has placed the guild under crown control, allowing day-to-day operations to default to a succession of Governor-Generals sitting on the guild's board of directors. It is expected that heads of the noble families will be given seats as the new board of directors gets constituted.<br /> <br /> The Guild’s current leader is: de jure '''Empress Kaltani'''.<br /> <br /> === Pau'an Pharma and Chem ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_11.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|]]<br /> <br /> Previously a small guild with an unusual amount of influence, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has grown in both favour and importance given the need for research in the reclamation of Daleem. Comprised of 30,000 Pau’an scientists, all members of the Guild also form the entirety of a pharmaceutical and chemical research company of the same name. Due to their upstanding medical products and research into beneficial chemical compounds, the Guild has proven invaluable in researching the soils and unearthed minerals of Daleem’s surface. Not much else is known about Pau’an Pharma and Chem as they maintain a veil of corporate secrecy on all things including the protest of, yet still allowing, governmental inspections of their facilities.<br /> <br /> While Pau’an Pharma and Chem employs few Quorahi task forces of its own, it is the main supplier of vaccines, medicines and chemical goods (such as pesticides) to both the mobile and permanent colonies across Daleem. With the sudden interest in the ruins within the tunnels, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has turned to including several archaeologists among their number. Geological studies are another focus of its efforts, monitoring seismic activities and conducting regular tests on Daleem’s remaining terraforming devices. <br /> <br /> Through royal decree, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has been tasked with ensuring the creation of redundancies and fail-safes that would prevent another disaster that might occur. Since its re-establishment, its facilities have concocted an entire network of both orbital and ground-based devices designed to monitor and stabilize the planet’s crust and mantle from further changes — smaller, more plentiful, and much more guarded than their predecessors. Sensors placed on the surface both monitor seismic activity and ionization of the atmosphere, providing constant data that is used to mitigate the ill effects of Daleem’s electrical storms through giving adequate warning. <br /> <br /> The Guild’s current leader is a Pau’an by the name of: '''Kintril Kastriv'''<br /> <br /> The Guild's capital location: Sajin<br /> <br /> === The Indag-Conclave of Daleem ===<br /> <br /> The dominant guild of Daleem, the Indag-Conclave now boasts one of the largest memberships of the planetary guilds — a stark contrast against once having the smallest memberships among the guilds. Comprised mostly of Ithorians, Humans and known to have a few [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] in major leadership positions, its numbers have inflated to an estimated 15,000,000 due to the sheer amount of mobile Quorahi task forces it now employs to reclaim the land.<br /> <br /> When the Ithorians first arrived they were able to aptly study the land and expertly cultivate much of Daleem by erecting specialised bio-domes and push much of the farmable land far beyond what the other locals had thought possible. At first, the [[CS_Guide:_Species#Ithorian|Ithorians]] were asked to remain on Daleem as Imperial Citizens on the condition that they continued to cultivate the land for all the other citizens. However, at the time the Ithorians leaders were savvy and realised how much value they were to the planet, so they issued their own request: they would stay on the planet as citizens if and only if they were given a form of ‘grant’ to allow them to focus on scientific study whilst on the planet, despite being Ithorian, they didn’t live up to the stereotype of holding a love of agriculture and philosophy exclusively, instead they were avid scientists and engineers who longed to further their own personal study. The Sephi agreed to their terms, allowing the Ithorians to independently run their own research on the planet.<br /> <br /> Now, the Indag-Conclave is the leading guild in the restoration of Daleem’s agriculture and native life. It is responsible for locating and integrating flora and fauna that will comprise a functional ecosystem, as well as tending to the planting of gardens and forests. With the assistance of the Quorahi’s nomadic settlements under its arm, the Indag-Conclave is a planet-wide entity in a constant state of growth.<br /> <br /> The Indag-Conclave of Daleem was founded to allow the Ithorians to conduct their research in a professional manner whilst also managing their allocated funds. The Conclave itself works both ways, allowing Sephi leaders to sit and observe the Ithorian research - sending any potentially valuable research to the Empire for further analysis. The Conclave is made up of 4 individuals, two Ithorians, usually also their racial leaders, and two Sephi with one Sephi being given more control than any of the other 3 sitting Leaders.<br /> <br /> The current Conclave leaders are: '''Illor Bata''', '''Momurr''' (Ithorians), '''Aeryn Osstar''', and '''Drych Stalwon''' (Sephi) <br /> <br /> The Conclave's capital location: '''Zadan'''<br /> <br /> === Jal-Taleer United ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_6.jpg|thumb|right|300 px|]]<br /> <br /> Jal-Taleer United (also known as the Daleem Mining Guild) is the second-most prominent guild on Daleem, while also being the first guild formed since its transformation. Its rise stems from opportunity, in the wake of the planet’s raw minerals being lifted from the upper mantle. In concentrating its efforts on mining the crystalline structures for resources, Jal-Taleer United is the primary supplier of raw materials throughout the system — including the abundant but sought-after electrum crystals used for the metallic gold plating valued throughout the Vatali Empire. It, unlike Daleem’s other guilds, is the sole guild that is first and foremost Quorahi-founded in tandem with one Sephi noble by the name of Zaethi Toldreyn.<br /> <br /> Controversial, as its mining efforts often make use of a [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawlers]] under its ownership that is capable of peeling mantles and strip-mining resources, Jal-Taleer United is under strict observation at all times in its activities. There have been several petitions by the Indag-Conclave of Daleem to ban the use of these devices, but the guild has so far managed to adhere to the strict regulation imposed on its use of the crawler.<br /> <br /> Under Jal-Taleer United’s employ, a Quorahi workforce numbering an estimated 6,000,000 have set to mining in remote areas all around the planet. However, given that the rarest of the resources still lie within the tunnels, Jal-Taleer United has also begun unearthing the sealed entrances — and with them, whatever hides inside.<br /> <br /> The Guild’s current leaders are: '''Jaleer Tao-ni''' (Melitto) and '''Zaethi Toldreyn''' (Sephi)<br /> <br /> The Guild's capital location: '''Quath'''<br /> <br /> [[Category:Odan-Urr territories]][[Category:Planets]]</div>

A'lora Kituri https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Daleem&diff=176327 2020-03-10T04:15:15Z

<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rep|imp|nor}}<br /> {{Planet<br /> |image=[[image:daleem_12.jpg|250px]]<br /> |name=Daleem<br /> |region=[[starwars:Outer_Rim_Territories|Outer Rim Territories]]<br /> |sector=[[starwars:Nilgaard_sector|Nilgaard sector]]<br /> |system=[[Kiast System|ATVAT-5565 (Kiast System)]]<br /> |suns= [[starwars:Binary star|Binary system]]<br /> |moons=<br /> |distance=<br /> |lengthyear=<br /> |class=Terrestrial<br /> |diameter=<br /> |atmosphere=[[starwars:Atmosphere/Legends#Type I atmospheres|Type I]]<br /> |climate=58˚C to -88˚C<br /> |gravity=<br /> |terrain=Variable<br /> |interest=<br /> |species=<br /> * [[starwars:Ithorian|Ithorian]]<br /> * [[starwars:Mon Calamari|Mon Calamari]]<br /> * [[starwars:Pau'an|Pau'an]]<br /> |otherspecies=<br /> * [[starwars:Sephi/Legends|Sephi]]<br /> |language=[[starwars:Basic|Basic]]<br /> |population=Estimated 21,330,000<br /> |cities=<br /> |imports=<br /> |exports=<br /> |affiliation=[[Vatali Empire]], [[Odan-Urr]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Daleem''' is a small terrestrial planet in the Nilgaard sector of the Outer Rim territories under the rule of the [[Vatali Empire]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> === Founding ===<br /> <br /> Daleem was originally founded under the all-encompassing monarchy of [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] civilization circa 657 BBY, concurrently with the founding of the system’s capital. Initially, it was settled by noble Lords that sought to exploit its natural resources, discovering vast caverns that allowed access to rare minerals buried deep beneath the bedrock. Over time, their subjects were brought to this new world to work the lives of merchants and laborers.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lords’ subjects formed themselves into guilds, focusing their efforts on mining the caverns below the surface and the trade of foodstuffs and other necessities to the earliest settlements on neighboring worlds. The earliest guilds were formed with administrative needs in mind, maintaining the health of their workers and organizing labour throughout Daleem. The guilds have since grown as the Lords were no longer needed, beginning with the formation of the independent Shipwright's Guild that paved the route for others to seek political resources.<br /> <br /> The planet was kept in a state of geological stability by a network of complex terraforming machines and stabilizers, which served to contain the mass of volcanic ranges which dotted the landmasses and suppress potential earthquakes. The machines themselves were constructed to be self-automated and serve their role with minimal oversight. Because of this, the work crews to help administer their operations were gradually scaled down over the course of several hundred years, until they were all but forgotten by the modern government.<br /> <br /> === Exiles' Arrival ===<br /> <br /> Daleem would see a surprising change in 35 ABY, with the arrival of Clan Odan-Urr. The survivors of the [[New Tython]] atrocity had made their way to the Vatali Empire and eventually formed an alliance with the ruling Empress. In an effort to test the Clan’s claims of their abilities to retain peace and settle issues of diplomatic importance, House Satele Shan was granted access to Daleem. In return, the [[starwars:Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] and their allies were charged with the task of settling disputes between the Guilds, and resolving conflicts that might hamper the development of important resources to the Vatali Empire. Granted the use of several kilometers of land surrounding a space elevator - which would become [[Sky Breach Base]] - House Satele Shan acted on behalf of the Empress to settle those issues which required mediation, or a third party to intervene. Led by Director [[Ysera and Kasula Daegella|Kasula Daegella]] and Executor Maximus Alvinius at this time, one of their initial crises emerged in the form of piracy. Shan was tasked with investigating a matter relating to the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]], with the disappearance of the ''Kesaret''. One of several bulk freighters making runs between Daleem and Kiast, the ''Kesaret'' had been ferrying valuable cargo between the two worlds only for it to disappear without a trace. Because of their new role, Shan was required to investigate and resolve this matter before the situation escalated.<br /> <br /> Known as the [https://discourse.darkjedibrotherhood.com/t/satele-shan-house-event-fiction-the-last-voyage-of-the-kesaret/1770 The Last Voyage of the Kesaret], the incident saw House Shan employing its resources alongside the Sentinel Network in its search for the missing vessel. This saw a number of members testing abilities that they themselves were not even aware of, and soon singled out the Maelstrom Corsairs as the group responsible for the abduction. Following a direct assault by the House, the Corsairs were driven back and their base of operations was destroyed. While the Corsairs were far from broken as a power, the event proved to be a morale boost to House Shan, giving them a much-needed victory in the wake of New Tython's loss.<br /> <br /> === The Guild Coup ===<br /> <br /> Following the events of the [[Twelfth Great Jedi War]] and the rising threat of the anti-Force user crusade known as the [[Collective]], Clan Odan-Urr's attention was diverted away from Daleem for some time. Upon House Shan's return after the battles which raged across [[Nancora]], it became evident that the defeat of the Corsairs was far from an end to their threat. The War had sapped Shan of its military might and the House needed time to heal in the wake of the conflict. Instead, they were soon faced with a brand new conflict far closer to home than before. Intelligence gathered from the Corsairs' base of operations not only implicated members of the Brotherhood's [[Inquisitorius|Inquisition]] in backing the attack, but also indicated that the Shipwright's Guild itself was preparing to stage a coup against ruling the Vatali nobles. The Corsairs were merely a front, and a means to establish military might without risking suspicion. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1SNiawag_NqlWTHHR48kssFFQWT-zlD/view A massed assault by the Corsairs scattered what remained of Shan's military might], and left the survivors to regroup and be besieged within Sky Breach Base.<br /> <br /> The House was barely given time to regroup before the Corsairs main fleet arrived, rapidly establishing orbital dominance over the world. As troops were deployed planetside by the invaders, Shan was left fighting to hold its ground and delay their victory. Despite being heavily outnumbered [[Tython Squadron]] launched its ships to combat the enemy fleet, seeking to run interference until a far more substantial counterattack could be made against their vessels. On the ground, similar actions were taken as a bloody firefight broke out across the Imperial Gardens, with Shan operatives seeking to deny their enemy the Vatali seat of power on Daleem. With most of their number still besieged inside Sky Breach Base by a far more substantial force, Shan found itself fighting a losing battle on every front. As the Corsairs deployed landing ships in a massed drop operation atop of the Foundry, the Guild's main headquarters, their victory seemed inevitable.<br /> <br /> Yet just as the world was set to fall, a new arrival abruptly halted their advance. Dropping out of hyperspace, the Shan flagship, ''Remembrance of Seher'' directly engaged the enemy fleet. This distraction brought the Shan forces some much needed time to regroup even as the Corsair fleet surged to meet this new threat. This played directly into their enemies' hands. As the Corsairs moved with all speed, their flagship was left out of position and exposed without its escorts. From the other direction, the ''Resolve'', a newly-acquired Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser, ambushed and destroyed the Corsair flagship in a series of broadsides. Caught between the two far larger vessels and without a commanding group, the now leaderless Corsairs were left to be picked off and destroyed. Their fleet's destruction had a knock-on effect upon the ground forces below. Even inches from victory, upon learning that they were both now trapped and with reinforcements arriving to assist House Shan, their will to fight evaporated. Some tried to fight, others fled, but without coordination the momentum of their attack was broken. What had initially seemed like an inevitable victory soon became a rout as Shan's bedraggled defenders were reinforced from offworld, breaking the back of the Corsair military.<br /> <br /> === Dominion ===<br /> <br /> In the wake of the conflict and attempted coup, House Shan was left to pick up the pieces. Daleem had been revealed not as a serene and controlled hub of the Vatali Empire, but a hotbed of secessionist activity and corruption. Because of this, even as the other guilds moved to occupy the power vacuum left by the Shipwright's Guild, Empress Kaltani delivered an edict to remove them from positions of authority. It stipulated that each would be required to relinquish their sovereignty, disband their private armies and accept an official garrison on the outskirts of their capital holding. JTF Satele Shan was given the task of keeping the peace during the transition, and providing security in a summit between the Empress' representative, Royal Guard Commander Slynn Keldra, and the guilds. The hope was that, even during their rebuilding, the firepower and capabilities of the JTF would be enough to subdue any thoughts of further rebellion.<br /> <br /> During the summit, Seer Junazee detected unknown forces marshaling in the tunnels below and alerted the diplomatic mission in time for them to capture the heads of the remaining guilds and flee to Sky Breach Base. Corsair Haran 'Ji' Urr and a team of crack mercenaries investigated the tunnels and found that while the guilds were not directly tied to the pending assault on the summit, they were heavily implicated in a web of corruption and black market contracts that had flooded Kiast with scores of mercenary bands. For their efforts to secure Daleem for the Vatali Empire, both Satelites were tasked with overseeing the new garrisons and installed as barons over these new Imperial fiefs. Thus, Seer Junazee was granted the honorific of 'Baroness Sajin' and Corsair Haran that of 'Baron Zadan' corresponding to the guild capital cities their garrisons overlooked.<br /> <br /> === Scorched Earth ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_10.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> In late 37 ABY, Daleem underwent an unexpected crisis. The planet had been terraformed into its current state, but it required constant terraforming to support its ecosystem. While this technology was constantly defended and maintained for centuries, it was eventually forgotten by the ruling government following the death of its last chief mechanic. This lack of maintenance resulted in glitches emerging in the system, and the machine being thrown off by a single degree. Without warning or even fully understanding the threat posed against them, the planet faced a calamity unlike any other in its long existence. Volcanos simultaneously erupted across the world, and cities were rocked by near-perpetual earthquakes. The seas were flash boiled by kilotons of lava racing to the surface, resulting in explosive eruptions from the seabed. e. House Shan fought to maintain various rescue efforts during this crisis, and succeeded in enduring the cataclysm despite heavy collateral damage to the surrounding regions of the planet.<br /> <br /> === The End of an Era ===<br /> <br /> In the months that followed, Clan Odan-Urr was given full citizenship within the Vatali Empire following the events of [[Vauzem_Dominion#Operation:_Vanguard|Operation: Vanguard]], but this came at the cost of its existing structure. The Clan was required to streamline its membership and ranking system in order to carry out the tasks required of it, resulting in the dissolution of both House Hoth and House Shan. Each House's ships were gifted to the Vatali Navy, and in one final celebration on [[Palioxis Station]] House Satele Shan was disbanded entirely. In its place now stood [[House Sunrider]].<br /> <br /> With the aid of the Guilds’ tireless efforts, Daleem has since undergone extensive cooling since the loss of its terraforming apparatus. Stabilized against further significant changes to its outer crust, the periods of intense heating and cooling have resulted in the formation of massive crystalline sculptures, and a further widening of its tunnel networks to reveal structures resembling the architecture of the Velestari Temple on Kiast. Investing in the re-establishment of a thriving ecosystem, Daleems’ guilds have also begun efforts to import flora and fauna from other systems throughout the galaxy, marking the beginnings of a planet-wide reclamation project.<br /> <br /> == Geography ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_1.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s geology has undergone significant changes as a result of recent extensive volcanic activity and geological movement. Cracks and vents have formed in the upper crust, resulting in the emergence of geological features previously buried, including the massive crystalline structures once formed in the mantle. Also formed on the surface as a result of the rapid cooling of lava, these structures are varied in terms of mineral composition and can be seen protruding from the surface in sizes ranging from mountains to small deposits. In some areas, the superheating of sand has resulted in patches of a smooth, glass-like surface dotting the landscape.<br /> <br /> By all accounts, it qualifies as showing potential as a paradise — both in vast quantities of resources and the prospect of once again being a habitable planet, with full, lush forests and self-sufficient colonies. However, given the loss of vast majorities of its flora and fauna in the cataclysmic event that preceded its transformation, Daleem is in a period of intensive and controlled reclamation by the guilds now charged with pursuing such efforts. In order to sustain its transformation into the promised paradise, it requires constant cultivation of its fertile soil in order to introduce an ecosystem that will one day be self-sufficient and thriving.<br /> <br /> Oftentimes reflected in the crystalline formations in brilliant hues, the planet displays a full four-season cycle in its reclaimed landscape. Mountainous regions and barren deserts all occupy the surface, while dotted throughout the land are idyllic gardens and forests where reclamation efforts have begun to take root. Newly-formed and resilient flora and fauna thrive where the land retains its non-crystalline qualities, while other species, such as [[starwars:vulptex|Vulptex]], have adapted to feed and live on crystalline formations rich in silicates.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_2.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s oceans are full of non-sentient lifeforms in a variety of species and types. The deepest ocean depth is 9100 meters while the vast majority averages at around 3000 meters in depth. High in salt content, its oceans are clear, taking on slight hues of blue or teal. Inland, fresh water is supplied from lakes, rivers and streams — several of which maintain their alkalinity as a direct result of filtration from the high content of surface minerals.<br /> <br /> The upper atmosphere of Daleem is plagued with random mild to severe electrical storms that wreak havoc upon the electrical systems of any ship unfortunate enough to get caught in one. These storms normally last for a few hours, and have been known to last up to a month at their worst. The timing of these storms is random, but are easily predicted with a few hours’ warning and careful monitoring. In regions where there are high concentrations of towering crystalline structures, the atmosphere can become negatively charged. The formations themselves act like gigantic lightning rods when present. Thus, settlements have been able to establish themselves at the foot of these structures without fear of the storms affecting daily life on the surface.<br /> <br /> Largely untouched, a large number of ancient ruins from a long-dead civilization remains off the main continent. Some of the oldest ruins contain dome-shaped structures which suggest at one point the surface may have been plagued by the upper atmosphere’s storms. It could be speculated that there may be some ancient tech buried among the ruins which have repulsed the storms to the upper atmosphere.<br /> <br /> === Landmarks ===<br /> <br /> ==== The Tunnels ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_3.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Beneath the surface of Daleem lies a complex and extensive interconnected tunnel system. While the geological origins of these tunnels — whether natural or artificial — remain unknown, past efforts to mine subterranean minerals have since widened the cavernous network. However, the unveiling of ancient ruins belonging to a multitude of long dead civilizations and rumours of ghost sightings, missing gear and failing machinery have since led to the abandonment of the Guilds’ mining efforts within the tunnels at the request of the Vatali Conclave. Derelict drilling rigs, mining equipment and still-lit lights are all that remains in an eerie reminder of the Guilds’ presence, who have taken to sealing off entrances deemed dangerous to those who might seek to salvage. <br /> <br /> Recent efforts to uncover the tunnel network in an effort to better understand the mysterious ruins of a Force-based civilization have presented undeterred archaeologists with a variety of challenges. Hardened lava flows in the tunnels have partially closed off several tunnels and caverns, creating the need for additional drilling in the area. Moreover, the same siesmic activities that resulted in the changes on the surface have also occurred underground. Because of this, cave-ins are more frequent than before, and efforts to drill through the hardened rock need to take care not to drill into passages that have since flooded. Some of the lakes and rivers present on the surface now feed into these caverns, forming underground springs of fresh, sparkling water that reflect the subterranean crystals.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_9.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Measured to extend underneath shallow oceans, the tunnels are known to reach depths of 500 meters below the surface. However, none have ventured so far since the Guilds’ abandonment of the network. In diameter, the longest stretches tend to be between 50 and 60 meters — the average width of a drilling rig. These longer stretches are often featureless and best traversed with the assistance of a treadspeeder or other vessel capable of handling the rocky terrain. Larger caverns resembling natural caves or tooled ancient structures reside in groups that are accessible via shafts connecting one to the other. It is apparent that multiple civilizations over the eons have used the tunnel network as either a home or transportation means. The oldest ruins discovered have the strongest links to this network of tunnels and as such it has been speculated that this civilization created this great work of excavation, however for what purpose or means is unclear.<br /> <br /> ==== Ithorian Gardens ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_4.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Originally designed as a means to test and determine the best candidates for species of flora that can thrive in Daleem’s new mineral-rich landscape, the Ithorian Gardens have since evolved into one of the largest reclamation sites on the surface of Daleem. Cultivated thanks to the efforts of the Indag-Conclave of Daleem, the Ithorian Gardens are home to the largest collection of flora species in the entire Vatali Empire. As its name suggests, the Ithorian Garden’s caretakers are primarily of the hammer-headed species from which the site borrows its name.<br /> <br /> Encircled with young, blossoming forests as far as one can see into the horizon, the central focal point of the gardens lies within the center of the Indag-Conclave’s restorative project. Flowers of various origin are planted in rectangular fields stretching as far as the edge of the forest, arranged as a gradient of hues from green to exotic colours, like violet. Inserted among these geometric plots of land lie several greenhouses — buildings which exist to segregate new species for validation and potential integration into Daleem’s landscape, and also to conduct scientific tests using instruments that reside within these specialized laboratories.<br /> <br /> According to the needs of the individual species of flora that reside in the gardens, a number of species of fauna are selected to reside in the gardens, from specific species of insects and worms to mammals. Given the risk of contamination from unwanted or invasive species that can be brought to Daleem via infested plants, however, a number of pesticides might be employed at the time of an outbreak.<br /> <br /> A careful listener might take notice of the soft melodies its caregivers are known to sing with their twin mouths, believing such harmonies to promote the regeneration of Daleem’s flora. As attuned to Daleem as those who call Ithor home are to their ancestral homeland, the Ithorians who tend the gardens practice their traditional funerary practices among the fields and forests that are tended to. From where one is buried, “We Wither to Bloom '' can be found written on a plaque or tombstone. Sprouting from their graves and nurtured by the nutrients of their bodies, mushrooms are often present in clusters denoting the burial site. Others with a keen sight might catch a glimpse of Odan-Urr Force-sensitives using their talents to heal and nurture the flora throughout the gardens — sometimes, as a condition of their passing one of the trials to Knighthood.<br /> <br /> ==== Mining Site Aurek-7 ====<br /> <br /> With no name other than its designation, Mining Site Aurek-7 is an infamous blemish on Daleem’s surface. Controversial in being the first site excavated via Jal-Taleer United’s massive [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawler]], it extends several hundred meters below the surface, with a diameter of 10 kilometers in either direction. Excavated around a monolithic, red-coloured crystalline structure that towers over the mining site, the crater that now forms Aurek-7 is littered with mining vehicles, drills, and mobile storage units.<br /> <br /> Multi-tiered, the site has duracrete entrances that feed into passages at level of the mine, where a Quorahi workforce toils to deliver stockpiles of electrum, and other rare minerals to feed the Vatali Empire’s addiction for such resources. Because of the multicultural nature of its workforce, the mine’s workers take shifts that align to their species’ biological schedules, ensuring that it is operated at all times. At night, the reddish dirt of the crater is illuminated with the assistance of several rings of generator-powered lighting arrays. In order to ensure that standards of safety are met, and to deter sabotage due to a growing discomfort of Jal-Taleer United’s activities, guardsmen from the Vatali’s Royal Guard are posted along the perimeter and within the mine itself.<br /> <br /> === Colonies and Industry ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_7.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While Daleem promises a future as a paradise for self-sufficient colonization, the current stage of its reclamation has not yet allowed for the reestablishment and building of its former cities. With the guilds’ focus on reclaiming the land for the future permanent settlement of Vatali citizens, its efforts in recolonizing have been limited to smaller-sized colonies of a Quorahi workforce seeking themselves to benefit from the haven that Daleem is determined to be.<br /> <br /> Constructed from the minerals mined locally, the colonies themselves can best be described as collections of prefabricated structures which are able to be relocated to other sites in need of restoration, keeping with the Quorahi’s nomadic tendencies. Ranging from a few dozen, to more than several thousand inhabitants, these mobile colonies serve purposes ranging from mobile farms to remote mining crews. Additional amenities are given to these colonies, dependent on their tasks ranging from agricultural structures to resource extractors. It is these settlements that represent the backbone of the guilds’ efforts to restore Daleem into a hospitable paradise.<br /> <br /> More permanent colonies, while rare, are often found closest to long-term efforts in development. Because of the richness of electrum crystals on Daleem’s surface, these permanent colonies match the stylistic choices of the Sephi in the system’s capital, being comprised of structures either trimmed in golden electrum plating or coated entirely in the precious material. Still consisting of mostly Quorahi inhabitants, skilled or knowledgeable Sephi might volunteer to take part in the earliest efforts to colonize the planet, while hand-chosen nobles are appointed to oversee some of the planetary and guild affairs.<br /> <br /> Often situated near or within these permanent colonies lie the industrial centers and managerial offices of the guilds. Industrially-sized spaceports, factories and functional shipyards exist on the surface, due to the guilds’ preparedness in developing these structures in Daleem’s orbit. Once built, these structures were dropped into various locations from orbit, equipped and able to begin functioning at a moment’s notice.<br /> <br /> In response to the storms plaguing the upper atmosphere, the Vatali have devised several large space elevator systems that can transport goods, people, and even ships through the storms unharmed due to an electromagnetic field and heavy shielding which helps to mitigate their impact. This allows for the importation and export of goods that cannot otherwise be transported to the surface. At the top of the space elevators in low synchronous orbit are medium-sized platforms to allow for the storage of goods before shipping them back to the main world of the empire. When one of the storms is happening over the main content the space elevators are the only way to get anything safely on or off Daleem. However, when the storms recede, the spaceports and the space elevators are both utilized to increase productivity.<br /> <br /> == Population and Culture ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_5.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While recolonization of Daleem’s surface is at its earliest stages, its citizens are comprised of the labourers and workers that were sent or volunteered to assist in either the reclamation of the planet’s surface or the exploitation of its resources. <br /> <br /> Workers of various fields and specialties, the earliest settlers of Daleem’s transformed surface are primarily of Quorahi origin, having sought employment with one of the local guilds to assist in building a new home for themselves. While a number of Sephi have also joined the cause, it is rare to see one of their number within the mobile colonies. Sticking to their nomadic heritage, the Quorahi locate themselves wherever their current tasks lie, not often lingering for too long at a single site. As spiritual people, the Quorahi are motivated by the promise of having a home to build; if not for them, for future generations.<br /> <br /> While each settlement operates independently of one another, each takes its tasks from the guild to which they are employed; more often than not, building an identity off their chosen profession. At times, these colonies might interact or “make camp” with others — times in which it might be beneficial to combine their talents towards a specific goal. In these cases, there is some fluidity where a member of a mobile settlement can transfer to another, as it is generally acceptable to do so.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_8.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While the distinction between Quorahi and Sephi exist on Daleem (particularly where one resides,) all are imperial citizens of the Vatali Empire, and are thus answerable to the same laws and government as those remaining on the main planet of Kiast. The Quorahi themselves are made up of many different races and backgrounds, but identify more with the guild they are a part of than their own race, species, and sometimes even family.<br /> <br /> == The Importance of Guilds and Political Favor ==<br /> <br /> While all residents of the planet are direct citizens of the [[Vatali Empire]], the vast number of trained specializations, natural resources, and corporate wealth lead to the eventual creation of the Guilds. Originally, the Guilds were established under companies to help group the many different types of workers into easily reachable and manageable administrative structures while looking out for the well being and fair working conditions of their members. However, the Guilds eventually rose up and gained power over their corporate owners. In present day Daleem, while companies still exist it is a rarity to find one that is privately owned, as almost all companies are now owned by Guilds or shared among them. Most workers even receive their pay and benefits directly from their respective Guilds. Guilds also control resources and distribution of them, with the Governor's direct oversight and approval. If a Guild gains the Governor's favor it will receive more funds, resources, and land rights in relation to other guilds, in a form of direct competition. This, of course, causes Guilds to utilize any means necessary to gain an edge over their competitors and to gain favor with the Governor.<br /> <br /> Each guild holds political power equal to its number of members, use of its specialty to the Empire, and how much favor they have garnered with Daleem’s Governor. The guild leaders hold a monthly meeting with the Governor of Daleem to discuss the state of the industries and to get production reports. This also gives the guilds the opportunity to sway the Governor to their favor.<br /> <br /> Daleem’s Governor is a Sephi by the name of ‘’Previt Golvrim’’<br /> <br /> === The Shipwright's Guild ===<br /> <br /> Once the dominant guild of Daleem, the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]] remains an important asset of the Vatali Empire in the manufacture of starships and airships, and the fabrication of components that comprise them. Comprised mostly of Sephi, Humans, and Mon Calamari, it also employs a number of Quorahi workforces. The fields of work involved include (but are not limited to) electricians, metal shapers and producers, engineers, construction, shipwrights, and chemists. With a member base 300,000 strong, the only joining criteria for the Guild is that the member agrees directly in the construction or preparation of materials for the building of ships.<br /> <br /> It is perhaps due to this guild’s experience with objects able to withstand entry into the atmosphere that the Shipwright's Guild was able to create the prefabricated structures that now comprise Daleem’s many facilities following the cataclysmic event that would have destroyed facilities on the surface. This has created a new market, in which the Shipwright’s Guild is able to deliver new structures across the surface of Daleem at a moment’s notice. This has proven to be immeasurably useful, both as a means to establish new mobile colonies and facilities and as a reason for the guild to establish an orbital shipyard and prefab construction site. The Shipwright’s Guild outright owns several factories and facilities in which their members work, while the structures of other guilds across Daleem are either sold or leased.<br /> <br /> With the events of the Shadow of the Kesaret, and the revolt of the final Guild Master, Glav Valenforge, the Shipwright's Guild has come under Imperial immediacy. Empress Kaltani has placed the guild under crown control, allowing day-to-day operations to default to a succession of Governor-Generals sitting on the guild's board of directors. It is expected that heads of the noble families will be given seats as the new board of directors gets constituted.<br /> <br /> The Guild’s current leader is: de jure Empress Kaltani.<br /> <br /> === Pau'an Pharma and Chem ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_11.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|]]<br /> <br /> Previously a small guild with an unusual amount of influence, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has grown in both favour and importance given the need for research in the reclamation of Daleem. Comprised of 30,000 Pau’an scientists, all members of the Guild also form the entirety of a pharmaceutical and chemical research company of the same name. Due to their upstanding medical products and research into beneficial chemical compounds, the Guild has proven invaluable in researching the soils and unearthed minerals of Daleem’s surface. Not much else is known about Pau’an Pharma and Chem as they maintain a veil of corporate secrecy on all things including the protest of, yet still allowing, governmental inspections of their facilities.<br /> <br /> While Pau’an Pharma and Chem employs few Quorahi task forces of its own, it is the main supplier of vaccines, medicines and chemical goods (such as pesticides) to both the mobile and permanent colonies across Daleem. With the sudden interest in the ruins within the tunnels, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has turned to including several archaeologists among their number. Geological studies are another focus of its efforts, monitoring seismic activities and conducting regular tests on Daleem’s remaining terraforming devices. <br /> <br /> Through royal decree, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has been tasked with ensuring the creation of redundancies and fail-safes that would prevent another disaster that might occur. Since its re-establishment, its facilities have concocted an entire network of both orbital and ground-based devices designed to monitor and stabilize the planet’s crust and mantle from further changes — smaller, more plentiful, and much more guarded than their predecessors. Sensors placed on the surface both monitor seismic activity and ionization of the atmosphere, providing constant data that is used to mitigate the ill effects of Daleem’s electrical storms through giving adequate warning. <br /> <br /> The Guild’s current leader is a Pau’an by the name of: Kintril Kastriv<br /> <br /> The Guild's capital location: Sajin<br /> <br /> === The Indag-Conclave of Daleem ===<br /> <br /> The dominant guild of Daleem, the Indag-Conclave now boasts one of the largest memberships of the planetary guilds — a stark contrast against once having the smallest memberships among the guilds. Comprised mostly of Ithorians, Humans and known to have a few [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] in major leadership positions, its numbers have inflated to an estimated 15,000,000 due to the sheer amount of mobile Quorahi task forces it now employs to reclaim the land.<br /> <br /> When the Ithorians first arrived they were able to aptly study the land and expertly cultivate much of Daleem by erecting specialised bio-domes and push much of the farmable land far beyond what the other locals had thought possible. At first, the [[CS_Guide:_Species#Ithorian|Ithorians]] were asked to remain on Daleem as Imperial Citizens on the condition that they continued to cultivate the land for all the other citizens. However, at the time the Ithorians leaders were savvy and realised how much value they were to the planet, so they issued their own request: they would stay on the planet as citizens if and only if they were given a form of ‘grant’ to allow them to focus on scientific study whilst on the planet, despite being Ithorian, they didn’t live up to the stereotype of holding a love of agriculture and philosophy exclusively, instead they were avid scientists and engineers who longed to further their own personal study. The Sephi agreed to their terms, allowing the Ithorians to independently run their own research on the planet.<br /> <br /> Now, the Indag-Conclave is the leading guild in the restoration of Daleem’s agriculture and native life. It is responsible for locating and integrating flora and fauna that will comprise a functional ecosystem, as well as tending to the planting of gardens and forests. With the assistance of the Quorahi’s nomadic settlements under its arm, the Indag-Conclave is a planet-wide entity in a constant state of growth.<br /> <br /> The Indag-Conclave of Daleem was founded to allow the Ithorians to conduct their research in a professional manner whilst also managing their allocated funds. The Conclave itself works both ways, allowing Sephi leaders to sit and observe the Ithorian research - sending any potentially valuable research to the Empire for further analysis. The Conclave is made up of 4 individuals, two Ithorians, usually also their racial leaders, and two Sephi with one Sephi being given more control than any of the other 3 sitting Leaders.<br /> <br /> The current Conclave leaders are: Syko, Ilian (Ithorians), Aeryn Osstar, and Drych Stalwon (Sephi) <br /> <br /> The Conclave's capital location: Zadan<br /> <br /> === Jal-Taleer United ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_6.jpg|thumb|right|300 px|]]<br /> <br /> Jal-Taleer United (also known as the Daleem Mining Guild) is the second-most prominent guild on Daleem, while also being the first guild formed since its transformation. Its rise stems from opportunity, in the wake of the planet’s raw minerals being lifted from the upper mantle. In concentrating its efforts on mining the crystalline structures for resources, Jal-Taleer United is the primary supplier of raw materials throughout the system — including the abundant but sought-after electrum crystals used for the metallic gold plating valued throughout the Vatali Empire. It, unlike Daleem’s other guilds, is the sole guild that is first and foremost Quorahi-founded in tandem with one Sephi noble by the name of Zaethi Toldreyn.<br /> <br /> Controversial, as its mining efforts often make use of a [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawlers]] under its ownership that is capable of peeling mantles and strip-mining resources, Jal-Taleer United is under strict observation at all times in its activities. There have been several petitions by the Indag-Conclave of Daleem to ban the use of these devices, but the guild has so far managed to adhere to the strict regulation imposed on its use of the crawler.<br /> <br /> Under Jal-Taleer United’s employ, a Quorahi workforce numbering an estimated 6,000,000 have set to mining in remote areas all around the planet. However, given that the rarest of the resources still lie within the tunnels, Jal-Taleer United has also begun unearthing the sealed entrances — and with them, whatever hides inside.<br /> <br /> The Guild’s current leaders are: Jaleer Tao-ni (Melitto) and Zaethi Toldreyn (Sephi)<br /> <br /> The Guild's capital location: Quath<br /> <br /> [[Category:Odan-Urr territories]][[Category:Planets]]</div>

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<p>A&#039;lora Kituri: Daleem 2.0</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rep|imp|nor}}<br /> {{Planet<br /> |image=<br /> |name=Daleem<br /> |region=[[starwars:Outer_Rim_Territories|Outer Rim Territories]]<br /> |sector=[[starwars:Nilgaard_sector|Nilgaard sector]]<br /> |system=[[Kiast System|ATVAT-5565 (Kiast System)]]<br /> |suns= [[starwars:Binary star|Binary system]]<br /> |moons=<br /> |distance=<br /> |lengthyear=<br /> |class=Terrestrial<br /> |diameter=<br /> |atmosphere=[[starwars:Atmosphere/Legends#Type I atmospheres|Type I]]<br /> |climate=58˚C to -88˚C<br /> |gravity=<br /> |terrain=Variable<br /> |interest=<br /> |species=<br /> * [[starwars:Ithorian|Ithorian]]<br /> * [[starwars:Mon Calamari|Mon Calamari]]<br /> * [[starwars:Pau'an|Pau'an]]<br /> |otherspecies=<br /> * [[starwars:Sephi/Legends|Sephi]]<br /> |language=[[starwars:Basic|Basic]]<br /> |population=Estimated 21,330,000<br /> |cities=<br /> |imports=<br /> |exports=<br /> |affiliation=[[Vatali Empire]], [[Odan-Urr]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Daleem''' is a small terrestrial planet in the Nilgaard sector of the Outer Rim territories under the rule of the [[Vatali Empire]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> === Founding ===<br /> <br /> Daleem was originally founded under the all-encompassing monarchy of [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] civilization circa 657 BBY, concurrently with the founding of the system’s capital. Initially, it was settled by noble Lords that sought to exploit its natural resources, discovering vast caverns that allowed access to rare minerals buried deep beneath the bedrock. Over time, their subjects were brought to this new world to work the lives of merchants and laborers.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lords’ subjects formed themselves into guilds, focusing their efforts on mining the caverns below the surface and the trade of foodstuffs and other necessities to the earliest settlements on neighboring worlds. The earliest guilds were formed with administrative needs in mind, maintaining the health of their workers and organizing labour throughout Daleem. The guilds have since grown as the Lords were no longer needed, beginning with the formation of the independent Shipwright's Guild that paved the route for others to seek political resources.<br /> <br /> The planet was kept in a state of geological stability by a network of complex terraforming machines and stabilizers, which served to contain the mass of volcanic ranges which dotted the landmasses and suppress potential earthquakes. The machines themselves were constructed to be self-automated and serve their role with minimal oversight. Because of this, the work crews to help administer their operations were gradually scaled down over the course of several hundred years, until they were all but forgotten by the modern government.<br /> <br /> === Exiles' Arrival ===<br /> <br /> Daleem would see a surprising change in 35 ABY, with the arrival of Clan Odan-Urr. The survivors of the [[New Tython]] atrocity had made their way to the Vatali Empire and eventually formed an alliance with the ruling Empress. In an effort to test the Clan’s claims of their abilities to retain peace and settle issues of diplomatic importance, House Satele Shan was granted access to Daleem. In return, the [[starwars:Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] and their allies were charged with the task of settling disputes between the Guilds, and resolving conflicts that might hamper the development of important resources to the Vatali Empire. Granted the use of several kilometers of land surrounding a space elevator - which would become [[Sky Breach Base]] - House Satele Shan acted on behalf of the Empress to settle those issues which required mediation, or a third party to intervene. Led by Director [[Ysera and Kasula Daegella|Kasula Daegella]] and Executor Maximus Alvinius at this time, one of their initial crises emerged in the form of piracy. Shan was tasked with investigating a matter relating to the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]], with the disappearance of the ''Kesaret''. One of several bulk freighters making runs between Daleem and Kiast, the ''Kesaret'' had been ferrying valuable cargo between the two worlds only for it to disappear without a trace. Because of their new role, Shan was required to investigate and resolve this matter before the situation escalated.<br /> <br /> Known as the [https://discourse.darkjedibrotherhood.com/t/satele-shan-house-event-fiction-the-last-voyage-of-the-kesaret/1770 The Last Voyage of the Kesaret], the incident saw House Shan employing its resources alongside the Sentinel Network in its search for the missing vessel. This saw a number of members testing abilities that they themselves were not even aware of, and soon singled out the Maelstrom Corsairs as the group responsible for the abduction. Following a direct assault by the House, the Corsairs were driven back and their base of operations was destroyed. While the Corsairs were far from broken as a power, the event proved to be a morale boost to House Shan, giving them a much-needed victory in the wake of New Tython's loss.<br /> <br /> === The Guild Coup ===<br /> <br /> Following the events of the [[Twelfth Great Jedi War]] and the rising threat of the anti-Force user crusade known as the [[Collective]], Clan Odan-Urr's attention was diverted away from Daleem for some time. Upon House Shan's return after the battles which raged across [[Nancora]], it became evident that the defeat of the Corsairs was far from an end to their threat. The War had sapped Shan of its military might and the House needed time to heal in the wake of the conflict. Instead, they were soon faced with a brand new conflict far closer to home than before. Intelligence gathered from the Corsairs' base of operations not only implicated members of the Brotherhood's [[Inquisitorius|Inquisition]] in backing the attack, but also indicated that the Shipwright's Guild itself was preparing to stage a coup against ruling the Vatali nobles. The Corsairs were merely a front, and a means to establish military might without risking suspicion. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1SNiawag_NqlWTHHR48kssFFQWT-zlD/view A massed assault by the Corsairs scattered what remained of Shan's military might], and left the survivors to regroup and be besieged within Sky Breach Base.<br /> <br /> The House was barely given time to regroup before the Corsairs main fleet arrived, rapidly establishing orbital dominance over the world. As troops were deployed planetside by the invaders, Shan was left fighting to hold its ground and delay their victory. Despite being heavily outnumbered [[Tython Squadron]] launched its ships to combat the enemy fleet, seeking to run interference until a far more substantial counterattack could be made against their vessels. On the ground, similar actions were taken as a bloody firefight broke out across the Imperial Gardens, with Shan operatives seeking to deny their enemy the Vatali seat of power on Daleem. With most of their number still besieged inside Sky Breach Base by a far more substantial force, Shan found itself fighting a losing battle on every front. As the Corsairs deployed landing ships in a massed drop operation atop of the Foundry, the Guild's main headquarters, their victory seemed inevitable.<br /> <br /> Yet just as the world was set to fall, a new arrival abruptly halted their advance. Dropping out of hyperspace, the Shan flagship, ''Remembrance of Seher'' directly engaged the enemy fleet. This distraction brought the Shan forces some much needed time to regroup even as the Corsair fleet surged to meet this new threat. This played directly into their enemies' hands. As the Corsairs moved with all speed, their flagship was left out of position and exposed without its escorts. From the other direction, the ''Resolve'', a newly-acquired Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser, ambushed and destroyed the Corsair flagship in a series of broadsides. Caught between the two far larger vessels and without a commanding group, the now leaderless Corsairs were left to be picked off and destroyed. Their fleet's destruction had a knock-on effect upon the ground forces below. Even inches from victory, upon learning that they were both now trapped and with reinforcements arriving to assist House Shan, their will to fight evaporated. Some tried to fight, others fled, but without coordination the momentum of their attack was broken. What had initially seemed like an inevitable victory soon became a rout as Shan's bedraggled defenders were reinforced from offworld, breaking the back of the Corsair military.<br /> <br /> === Dominion ===<br /> <br /> In the wake of the conflict and attempted coup, House Shan was left to pick up the pieces. Daleem had been revealed not as a serene and controlled hub of the Vatali Empire, but a hotbed of secessionist activity and corruption. Because of this, even as the other guilds moved to occupy the power vacuum left by the Shipwright's Guild, Empress Kaltani delivered an edict to remove them from positions of authority. It stipulated that each would be required to relinquish their sovereignty, disband their private armies and accept an official garrison on the outskirts of their capital holding. JTF Satele Shan was given the task of keeping the peace during the transition, and providing security in a summit between the Empress' representative, Royal Guard Commander Slynn Keldra, and the guilds. The hope was that, even during their rebuilding, the firepower and capabilities of the JTF would be enough to subdue any thoughts of further rebellion.<br /> <br /> During the summit, Seer Junazee detected unknown forces marshaling in the tunnels below and alerted the diplomatic mission in time for them to capture the heads of the remaining guilds and flee to Sky Breach Base. Corsair Haran 'Ji' Urr and a team of crack mercenaries investigated the tunnels and found that while the guilds were not directly tied to the pending assault on the summit, they were heavily implicated in a web of corruption and black market contracts that had flooded Kiast with scores of mercenary bands. For their efforts to secure Daleem for the Vatali Empire, both Satelites were tasked with overseeing the new garrisons and installed as barons over these new Imperial fiefs. Thus, Seer Junazee was granted the honorific of 'Baroness Sajin' and Corsair Haran that of 'Baron Zadan' corresponding to the guild capital cities their garrisons overlooked.<br /> <br /> === Scorched Earth ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_10.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> In late 37 ABY, Daleem underwent an unexpected crisis. The planet had been terraformed into its current state, but it required constant terraforming to support its ecosystem. While this technology was constantly defended and maintained for centuries, it was eventually forgotten by the ruling government following the death of its last chief mechanic. This lack of maintenance resulted in glitches emerging in the system, and the machine being thrown off by a single degree. Without warning or even fully understanding the threat posed against them, the planet faced a calamity unlike any other in its long existence. Volcanos simultaneously erupted across the world, and cities were rocked by near-perpetual earthquakes. The seas were flash boiled by kilotons of lava racing to the surface, resulting in explosive eruptions from the seabed. e. House Shan fought to maintain various rescue efforts during this crisis, and succeeded in enduring the cataclysm despite heavy collateral damage to the surrounding regions of the planet.<br /> <br /> === The End of an Era ===<br /> <br /> In the months that followed, Clan Odan-Urr was given full citizenship within the Vatali Empire following the events of [[Vauzem_Dominion#Operation:_Vanguard|Operation: Vanguard]], but this came at the cost of its existing structure. The Clan was required to streamline its membership and ranking system in order to carry out the tasks required of it, resulting in the dissolution of both House Hoth and House Shan. Each House's ships were gifted to the Vatali Navy, and in one final celebration on [[Palioxis Station]] House Satele Shan was disbanded entirely. In its place now stood [[House Sunrider]].<br /> <br /> With the aid of the Guilds’ tireless efforts, Daleem has since undergone extensive cooling since the loss of its terraforming apparatus. Stabilized against further significant changes to its outer crust, the periods of intense heating and cooling have resulted in the formation of massive crystalline sculptures, and a further widening of its tunnel networks to reveal structures resembling the architecture of the Velestari Temple on Kiast. Investing in the re-establishment of a thriving ecosystem, Daleems’ guilds have also begun efforts to import flora and fauna from other systems throughout the galaxy, marking the beginnings of a planet-wide reclamation project.<br /> <br /> == Geography ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_1.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s geology has undergone significant changes as a result of recent extensive volcanic activity and geological movement. Cracks and vents have formed in the upper crust, resulting in the emergence of geological features previously buried, including the massive crystalline structures once formed in the mantle. Also formed on the surface as a result of the rapid cooling of lava, these structures are varied in terms of mineral composition and can be seen protruding from the surface in sizes ranging from mountains to small deposits. In some areas, the superheating of sand has resulted in patches of a smooth, glass-like surface dotting the landscape.<br /> <br /> By all accounts, it qualifies as showing potential as a paradise — both in vast quantities of resources and the prospect of once again being a habitable planet, with full, lush forests and self-sufficient colonies. However, given the loss of vast majorities of its flora and fauna in the cataclysmic event that preceded its transformation, Daleem is in a period of intensive and controlled reclamation by the guilds now charged with pursuing such efforts. In order to sustain its transformation into the promised paradise, it requires constant cultivation of its fertile soil in order to introduce an ecosystem that will one day be self-sufficient and thriving.<br /> <br /> Oftentimes reflected in the crystalline formations in brilliant hues, the planet displays a full four-season cycle in its reclaimed landscape. Mountainous regions and barren deserts all occupy the surface, while dotted throughout the land are idyllic gardens and forests where reclamation efforts have begun to take root. Newly-formed and resilient flora and fauna thrive where the land retains its non-crystalline qualities, while other species, such as [[starwars:vulptex|Vulptex]], have adapted to feed and live on crystalline formations rich in silicates.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_2.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Daleem’s oceans are full of non-sentient lifeforms in a variety of species and types. The deepest ocean depth is 9100 meters while the vast majority averages at around 3000 meters in depth. High in salt content, its oceans are clear, taking on slight hues of blue or teal. Inland, fresh water is supplied from lakes, rivers and streams — several of which maintain their alkalinity as a direct result of filtration from the high content of surface minerals.<br /> <br /> The upper atmosphere of Daleem is plagued with random mild to severe electrical storms that wreak havoc upon the electrical systems of any ship unfortunate enough to get caught in one. These storms normally last for a few hours, and have been known to last up to a month at their worst. The timing of these storms is random, but are easily predicted with a few hours’ warning and careful monitoring. In regions where there are high concentrations of towering crystalline structures, the atmosphere can become negatively charged. The formations themselves act like gigantic lightning rods when present. Thus, settlements have been able to establish themselves at the foot of these structures without fear of the storms affecting daily life on the surface.<br /> <br /> Largely untouched, a large number of ancient ruins from a long-dead civilization remains off the main continent. Some of the oldest ruins contain dome-shaped structures which suggest at one point the surface may have been plagued by the upper atmosphere’s storms. It could be speculated that there may be some ancient tech buried among the ruins which have repulsed the storms to the upper atmosphere.<br /> <br /> === Landmarks ===<br /> <br /> ==== The Tunnels ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_3.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Beneath the surface of Daleem lies a complex and extensive interconnected tunnel system. While the geological origins of these tunnels — whether natural or artificial — remain unknown, past efforts to mine subterranean minerals have since widened the cavernous network. However, the unveiling of ancient ruins belonging to a multitude of long dead civilizations and rumours of ghost sightings, missing gear and failing machinery have since led to the abandonment of the Guilds’ mining efforts within the tunnels at the request of the Vatali Conclave. Derelict drilling rigs, mining equipment and still-lit lights are all that remains in an eerie reminder of the Guilds’ presence, who have taken to sealing off entrances deemed dangerous to those who might seek to salvage. <br /> <br /> Recent efforts to uncover the tunnel network in an effort to better understand the mysterious ruins of a Force-based civilization have presented undeterred archaeologists with a variety of challenges. Hardened lava flows in the tunnels have partially closed off several tunnels and caverns, creating the need for additional drilling in the area. Moreover, the same siesmic activities that resulted in the changes on the surface have also occurred underground. Because of this, cave-ins are more frequent than before, and efforts to drill through the hardened rock need to take care not to drill into passages that have since flooded. Some of the lakes and rivers present on the surface now feed into these caverns, forming underground springs of fresh, sparkling water that reflect the subterranean crystals.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_9.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Measured to extend underneath shallow oceans, the tunnels are known to reach depths of 500 meters below the surface. However, none have ventured so far since the Guilds’ abandonment of the network. In diameter, the longest stretches tend to be between 50 and 60 meters — the average width of a drilling rig. These longer stretches are often featureless and best traversed with the assistance of a treadspeeder or other vessel capable of handling the rocky terrain. Larger caverns resembling natural caves or tooled ancient structures reside in groups that are accessible via shafts connecting one to the other. It is apparent that multiple civilizations over the eons have used the tunnel network as either a home or transportation means. The oldest ruins discovered have the strongest links to this network of tunnels and as such it has been speculated that this civilization created this great work of excavation, however for what purpose or means is unclear.<br /> <br /> ==== Ithorian Gardens ====<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_4.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> Originally designed as a means to test and determine the best candidates for species of flora that can thrive in Daleem’s new mineral-rich landscape, the Ithorian Gardens have since evolved into one of the largest reclamation sites on the surface of Daleem. Cultivated thanks to the efforts of the Indag-Conclave of Daleem, the Ithorian Gardens are home to the largest collection of flora species in the entire Vatali Empire. As its name suggests, the Ithorian Garden’s caretakers are primarily of the hammer-headed species from which the site borrows its name.<br /> <br /> Encircled with young, blossoming forests as far as one can see into the horizon, the central focal point of the gardens lies within the center of the Indag-Conclave’s restorative project. Flowers of various origin are planted in rectangular fields stretching as far as the edge of the forest, arranged as a gradient of hues from green to exotic colours, like violet. Inserted among these geometric plots of land lie several greenhouses — buildings which exist to segregate new species for validation and potential integration into Daleem’s landscape, and also to conduct scientific tests using instruments that reside within these specialized laboratories.<br /> <br /> According to the needs of the individual species of flora that reside in the gardens, a number of species of fauna are selected to reside in the gardens, from specific species of insects and worms to mammals. Given the risk of contamination from unwanted or invasive species that can be brought to Daleem via infested plants, however, a number of pesticides might be employed at the time of an outbreak.<br /> <br /> A careful listener might take notice of the soft melodies its caregivers are known to sing with their twin mouths, believing such harmonies to promote the regeneration of Daleem’s flora. As attuned to Daleem as those who call Ithor home are to their ancestral homeland, the Ithorians who tend the gardens practice their traditional funerary practices among the fields and forests that are tended to. From where one is buried, “We Wither to Bloom '' can be found written on a plaque or tombstone. Sprouting from their graves and nurtured by the nutrients of their bodies, mushrooms are often present in clusters denoting the burial site. Others with a keen sight might catch a glimpse of Odan-Urr Force-sensitives using their talents to heal and nurture the flora throughout the gardens — sometimes, as a condition of their passing one of the trials to Knighthood.<br /> <br /> ==== Mining Site Aurek-7 ====<br /> <br /> With no name other than its designation, Mining Site Aurek-7 is an infamous blemish on Daleem’s surface. Controversial in being the first site excavated via Jal-Taleer United’s massive [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawler]], it extends several hundred meters below the surface, with a diameter of 10 kilometers in either direction. Excavated around a monolithic, red-coloured crystalline structure that towers over the mining site, the crater that now forms Aurek-7 is littered with mining vehicles, drills, and mobile storage units.<br /> <br /> Multi-tiered, the site has duracrete entrances that feed into passages at level of the mine, where a Quorahi workforce toils to deliver stockpiles of electrum, and other rare minerals to feed the Vatali Empire’s addiction for such resources. Because of the multicultural nature of its workforce, the mine’s workers take shifts that align to their species’ biological schedules, ensuring that it is operated at all times. At night, the reddish dirt of the crater is illuminated with the assistance of several rings of generator-powered lighting arrays. In order to ensure that standards of safety are met, and to deter sabotage due to a growing discomfort of Jal-Taleer United’s activities, guardsmen from the Vatali’s Royal Guard are posted along the perimeter and within the mine itself.<br /> <br /> === Colonies and Industry ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_7.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While Daleem promises a future as a paradise for self-sufficient colonization, the current stage of its reclamation has not yet allowed for the reestablishment and building of its former cities. With the guilds’ focus on reclaiming the land for the future permanent settlement of Vatali citizens, its efforts in recolonizing have been limited to smaller-sized colonies of a Quorahi workforce seeking themselves to benefit from the haven that Daleem is determined to be.<br /> <br /> Constructed from the minerals mined locally, the colonies themselves can best be described as collections of prefabricated structures which are able to be relocated to other sites in need of restoration, keeping with the Quorahi’s nomadic tendencies. Ranging from a few dozen, to more than several thousand inhabitants, these mobile colonies serve purposes ranging from mobile farms to remote mining crews. Additional amenities are given to these colonies, dependent on their tasks ranging from agricultural structures to resource extractors. It is these settlements that represent the backbone of the guilds’ efforts to restore Daleem into a hospitable paradise.<br /> <br /> More permanent colonies, while rare, are often found closest to long-term efforts in development. Because of the richness of electrum crystals on Daleem’s surface, these permanent colonies match the stylistic choices of the Sephi in the system’s capital, being comprised of structures either trimmed in golden electrum plating or coated entirely in the precious material. Still consisting of mostly Quorahi inhabitants, skilled or knowledgeable Sephi might volunteer to take part in the earliest efforts to colonize the planet, while hand-chosen nobles are appointed to oversee some of the planetary and guild affairs.<br /> <br /> Often situated near or within these permanent colonies lie the industrial centers and managerial offices of the guilds. Industrially-sized spaceports, factories and functional shipyards exist on the surface, due to the guilds’ preparedness in developing these structures in Daleem’s orbit. Once built, these structures were dropped into various locations from orbit, equipped and able to begin functioning at a moment’s notice.<br /> <br /> In response to the storms plaguing the upper atmosphere, the Vatali have devised several large space elevator systems that can transport goods, people, and even ships through the storms unharmed due to an electromagnetic field and heavy shielding which helps to mitigate their impact. This allows for the importation and export of goods that cannot otherwise be transported to the surface. At the top of the space elevators in low synchronous orbit are medium-sized platforms to allow for the storage of goods before shipping them back to the main world of the empire. When one of the storms is happening over the main content the space elevators are the only way to get anything safely on or off Daleem. However, when the storms recede, the spaceports and the space elevators are both utilized to increase productivity.<br /> <br /> == Population and Culture ==<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_5.jpg|thumb|left|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While recolonization of Daleem’s surface is at its earliest stages, its citizens are comprised of the labourers and workers that were sent or volunteered to assist in either the reclamation of the planet’s surface or the exploitation of its resources. <br /> <br /> Workers of various fields and specialties, the earliest settlers of Daleem’s transformed surface are primarily of Quorahi origin, having sought employment with one of the local guilds to assist in building a new home for themselves. While a number of Sephi have also joined the cause, it is rare to see one of their number within the mobile colonies. Sticking to their nomadic heritage, the Quorahi locate themselves wherever their current tasks lie, not often lingering for too long at a single site. As spiritual people, the Quorahi are motivated by the promise of having a home to build; if not for them, for future generations.<br /> <br /> While each settlement operates independently of one another, each takes its tasks from the guild to which they are employed; more often than not, building an identity off their chosen profession. At times, these colonies might interact or “make camp” with others — times in which it might be beneficial to combine their talents towards a specific goal. In these cases, there is some fluidity where a member of a mobile settlement can transfer to another, as it is generally acceptable to do so.<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_8.jpg|thumb|right|250 px|]]<br /> <br /> While the distinction between Quorahi and Sephi exist on Daleem (particularly where one resides,) all are imperial citizens of the Vatali Empire, and are thus answerable to the same laws and government as those remaining on the main planet of Kiast. The Quorahi themselves are made up of many different races and backgrounds, but identify more with the guild they are a part of than their own race, species, and sometimes even family.<br /> <br /> == The Importance of Guilds and Political Favor ==<br /> <br /> While all residents of the planet are direct citizens of the [[Vatali Empire]], the vast number of trained specializations, natural resources, and corporate wealth lead to the eventual creation of the Guilds. Originally, the Guilds were established under companies to help group the many different types of workers into easily reachable and manageable administrative structures while looking out for the well being and fair working conditions of their members. However, the Guilds eventually rose up and gained power over their corporate owners. In present day Daleem, while companies still exist it is a rarity to find one that is privately owned, as almost all companies are now owned by Guilds or shared among them. Most workers even receive their pay and benefits directly from their respective Guilds. Guilds also control resources and distribution of them, with the Governor's direct oversight and approval. If a Guild gains the Governor's favor it will receive more funds, resources, and land rights in relation to other guilds, in a form of direct competition. This, of course, causes Guilds to utilize any means necessary to gain an edge over their competitors and to gain favor with the Governor.<br /> <br /> Each guild holds political power equal to its number of members, use of its specialty to the Empire, and how much favor they have garnered with Daleem’s Governor. The guild leaders hold a monthly meeting with the Governor of Daleem to discuss the state of the industries and to get production reports. This also gives the guilds the opportunity to sway the Governor to their favor.<br /> <br /> Daleem’s Governor is a Sephi by the name of ‘’Previt Golvrim’’<br /> <br /> === The Shipwright's Guild ===<br /> <br /> Once the dominant guild of Daleem, the [[Daleem#The Shipwright's Guild|Shipwright’s Guild]] remains an important asset of the Vatali Empire in the manufacture of starships and airships, and the fabrication of components that comprise them. Comprised mostly of Sephi, Humans, and Mon Calamari, it also employs a number of Quorahi workforces. The fields of work involved include (but are not limited to) electricians, metal shapers and producers, engineers, construction, shipwrights, and chemists. With a member base 300,000 strong, the only joining criteria for the Guild is that the member agrees directly in the construction or preparation of materials for the building of ships.<br /> <br /> It is perhaps due to this guild’s experience with objects able to withstand entry into the atmosphere that the Shipwright's Guild was able to create the prefabricated structures that now comprise Daleem’s many facilities following the cataclysmic event that would have destroyed facilities on the surface. This has created a new market, in which the Shipwright’s Guild is able to deliver new structures across the surface of Daleem at a moment’s notice. This has proven to be immeasurably useful, both as a means to establish new mobile colonies and facilities and as a reason for the guild to establish an orbital shipyard and prefab construction site. The Shipwright’s Guild outright owns several factories and facilities in which their members work, while the structures of other guilds across Daleem are either sold or leased.<br /> <br /> With the events of the Shadow of the Kesaret, and the revolt of the final Guild Master, Glav Valenforge, the Shipwright's Guild has come under Imperial immediacy. Empress Kaltani has placed the guild under crown control, allowing day-to-day operations to default to a succession of Governor-Generals sitting on the guild's board of directors. It is expected that heads of the noble families will be given seats as the new board of directors gets constituted.<br /> <br /> The Guild’s current leader is: de jure Empress Kaltani.<br /> <br /> === Pau'an Pharma and Chem ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_11.jpg|thumb|left|200 px|]]<br /> <br /> Previously a small guild with an unusual amount of influence, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has grown in both favour and importance given the need for research in the reclamation of Daleem. Comprised of 30,000 Pau’an scientists, all members of the Guild also form the entirety of a pharmaceutical and chemical research company of the same name. Due to their upstanding medical products and research into beneficial chemical compounds, the Guild has proven invaluable in researching the soils and unearthed minerals of Daleem’s surface. Not much else is known about Pau’an Pharma and Chem as they maintain a veil of corporate secrecy on all things including the protest of, yet still allowing, governmental inspections of their facilities.<br /> <br /> While Pau’an Pharma and Chem employs few Quorahi task forces of its own, it is the main supplier of vaccines, medicines and chemical goods (such as pesticides) to both the mobile and permanent colonies across Daleem. With the sudden interest in the ruins within the tunnels, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has turned to including several archaeologists among their number. Geological studies are another focus of its efforts, monitoring seismic activities and conducting regular tests on Daleem’s remaining terraforming devices. <br /> <br /> Through royal decree, Pau’an Pharma and Chem has been tasked with ensuring the creation of redundancies and fail-safes that would prevent another disaster that might occur. Since its re-establishment, its facilities have concocted an entire network of both orbital and ground-based devices designed to monitor and stabilize the planet’s crust and mantle from further changes — smaller, more plentiful, and much more guarded than their predecessors. Sensors placed on the surface both monitor seismic activity and ionization of the atmosphere, providing constant data that is used to mitigate the ill effects of Daleem’s electrical storms through giving adequate warning. <br /> <br /> The Guild’s current leader is a Pau’an by the name of: Kintril Kastriv<br /> <br /> The Guild's capital location: Sajin<br /> <br /> === The Indag-Conclave of Daleem ===<br /> <br /> The dominant guild of Daleem, the Indag-Conclave now boasts one of the largest memberships of the planetary guilds — a stark contrast against once having the smallest memberships among the guilds. Comprised mostly of Ithorians, Humans and known to have a few [[CS_Guide:_Species#Sephi|Sephi]] in major leadership positions, its numbers have inflated to an estimated 15,000,000 due to the sheer amount of mobile Quorahi task forces it now employs to reclaim the land.<br /> <br /> When the Ithorians first arrived they were able to aptly study the land and expertly cultivate much of Daleem by erecting specialised bio-domes and push much of the farmable land far beyond what the other locals had thought possible. At first, the [[CS_Guide:_Species#Ithorian|Ithorians]] were asked to remain on Daleem as Imperial Citizens on the condition that they continued to cultivate the land for all the other citizens. However, at the time the Ithorians leaders were savvy and realised how much value they were to the planet, so they issued their own request: they would stay on the planet as citizens if and only if they were given a form of ‘grant’ to allow them to focus on scientific study whilst on the planet, despite being Ithorian, they didn’t live up to the stereotype of holding a love of agriculture and philosophy exclusively, instead they were avid scientists and engineers who longed to further their own personal study. The Sephi agreed to their terms, allowing the Ithorians to independently run their own research on the planet.<br /> <br /> Now, the Indag-Conclave is the leading guild in the restoration of Daleem’s agriculture and native life. It is responsible for locating and integrating flora and fauna that will comprise a functional ecosystem, as well as tending to the planting of gardens and forests. With the assistance of the Quorahi’s nomadic settlements under its arm, the Indag-Conclave is a planet-wide entity in a constant state of growth.<br /> <br /> The Indag-Conclave of Daleem was founded to allow the Ithorians to conduct their research in a professional manner whilst also managing their allocated funds. The Conclave itself works both ways, allowing Sephi leaders to sit and observe the Ithorian research - sending any potentially valuable research to the Empire for further analysis. The Conclave is made up of 4 individuals, two Ithorians, usually also their racial leaders, and two Sephi with one Sephi being given more control than any of the other 3 sitting Leaders.<br /> <br /> The current Conclave leaders are: Syko, Ilian (Ithorians), Aeryn Osstar, and Drych Stalwon (Sephi) <br /> <br /> The Conclave's capital location: Zadan<br /> <br /> === Jal-Taleer United ===<br /> <br /> [[File:daleem_6.jpg|thumb|right|300 px|]]<br /> <br /> Jal-Taleer United (also known as the Daleem Mining Guild) is the second-most prominent guild on Daleem, while also being the first guild formed since its transformation. Its rise stems from opportunity, in the wake of the planet’s raw minerals being lifted from the upper mantle. In concentrating its efforts on mining the crystalline structures for resources, Jal-Taleer United is the primary supplier of raw materials throughout the system — including the abundant but sought-after electrum crystals used for the metallic gold plating valued throughout the Vatali Empire. It, unlike Daleem’s other guilds, is the sole guild that is first and foremost Quorahi-founded in tandem with one Sephi noble by the name of Zaethi Toldreyn.<br /> <br /> Controversial, as its mining efforts often make use of a [[starwars:Leviathan (Continent-class crawler)|Continent-class crawlers]] under its ownership that is capable of peeling mantles and strip-mining resources, Jal-Taleer United is under strict observation at all times in its activities. There have been several petitions by the Indag-Conclave of Daleem to ban the use of these devices, but the guild has so far managed to adhere to the strict regulation imposed on its use of the crawler.<br /> <br /> Under Jal-Taleer United’s employ, a Quorahi workforce numbering an estimated 6,000,000 have set to mining in remote areas all around the planet. However, given that the rarest of the resources still lie within the tunnels, Jal-Taleer United has also begun unearthing the sealed entrances — and with them, whatever hides inside.<br /> <br /> The Guild’s current leaders are: Jaleer Tao-ni (Melitto) and Zaethi Toldreyn (Sephi)<br /> <br /> The Guild's capital location: Quath<br /> <br /> [[Category:Odan-Urr territories]][[Category:Planets]]</div>

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