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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Construction}}<br /> <br /> {{Eras|exd|nor}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order=Loyalist<br /> |image=[[File:Liran_headshot.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Liran<br /> |lastname=Vellis<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|16}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Human|Human]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |height=5 Feet 7 Inches<br /> |weight=141 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Adalinde]]<br /> |affiliation= ''Neverland Squadron''<br /> }}{{Quote|This is your escort speaking. Gonna need you to go ahead and keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times. I will not be held responsible for loss of limb, stomach contents, or will to live. Should you desire in-flight entertainment, don't.|Glitchrider}}<br /> <br /> Liran Vellis (pronounced lear-uhn vell-is) is a pilot and Wing Commander for Neverland Squadron, going by the call-sign &quot;Glitchrider&quot;. He holds no allegiance to any clans or factions, taking up contracts to fund the squadron and his chosen family.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== header ====<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== header ====</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order=Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708_Thane_Wiki.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |siblings=[[Nemera Skotos]]<br /> |allies=* [[Lulaire]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> * [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> |position=[[Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> |skin=Silvery pale<br /> |hair=Two-tone: black and grey<br /> |custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]<br /> |customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}<br /> {{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced they-nuh skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: Atyiru. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery heights=400px mode=packed&gt;<br /> File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|First appointed to the Council.<br /> File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|Casual attire when not on duty.<br /> File:11708-Thane-v3.png|Worn when appointed Deputy Grand Master<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Construction}}<br /> <br /> {{Eras|exd|nor}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order=Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:Nemera_Skotos.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Nemera<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|BBY|11}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Female<br /> |height=<br /> |weight=<br /> |siblings=[[Thane Skotos]]<br /> |allies=<br /> |affiliation= <br /> }}{{Quote|And what was it for, dear brother? The whispers. Planning. The little nudges. All to keep you, well, you. Ah! Of course! Nothing. Precisely nothing, because there you stand. Broken. Shattered. A fractured soul who doesn't even know which piece goes where.|Nemera}}<br /> <br /> Nemera Skotos (pronounced nem-ear-uh skote-o-s) is a Firrerreon coven leader, keeping to schemes and manipulations like a comfortable blanket. As the first born of the Skotos family, she was trained from an early age by her parents not as a person, or a daughter. No, she was a weapon. Honed and forged in blood and fire, Nemera was given all the tools to be successful and none of the formative morals. That is, until she had a brother. That could be hers. That could be protected. And so, she did what she does best. She planned. She manipulated. And the threat was removed. Too bad the Force taught her an important lesson she had yet to understand: when dealing with people, plans can go awry. With her home on Corellia left as a, well, bloodbath, she was forced to clean up her own mess, starting with those who dared to go off script.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== header ====<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== header ====</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Nemera_Skotos&diff=200580 2026-04-20T23:52:05Z

<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Construction}}<br /> <br /> {{Eras|exd|nor}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order=Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:Nemera_Skotos.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Nemera<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|BBY|11}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Female<br /> |height=<br /> |weight=<br /> |siblings=[[Darth Renatus|Thane Skotos]]<br /> |allies=<br /> |affiliation= <br /> }}{{Quote|And what was it for, dear brother? The whispers. Planning. The little nudges. All to keep you, well, you. Ah! Of course! Nothing. Precisely nothing, because there you stand. Broken. Shattered. A fractured soul who doesn't even know which piece goes where.|Nemera}}<br /> <br /> Nemera Skotos (pronounced nem-ear-uh skote-o-s) is a Firrerreon coven leader, keeping to schemes and manipulations like a comfortable blanket. As the first born of the Skotos family, she was trained from an early age by her parents not as a person, or a daughter. No, she was a weapon. Honed and forged in blood and fire, Nemera was given all the tools to be successful and none of the formative morals. That is, until she had a brother. That could be hers. That could be protected. And so, she did what she does best. She planned. She manipulated. And the threat was removed. Too bad the Force taught her an important lesson she had yet to understand: when dealing with people, plans can go awry. With her home on Corellia left as a, well, bloodbath, she was forced to clean up her own mess, starting with those who dared to go off script.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== header ====<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== header ====</div>

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AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Thane_Skotos&diff=200578 2026-04-20T23:50:16Z

<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order=Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708_Thane_Wiki.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Lulaire]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> * [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> |position=[[Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> |skin=Silvery pale<br /> |hair=Two-tone: black and grey<br /> |custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]<br /> |customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}<br /> {{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced they-nuh skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: Atyiru. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery heights=400px mode=packed&gt;<br /> File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|First appointed to the Council.<br /> File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|Casual attire when not on duty.<br /> File:11708-Thane-v3.png|Worn when appointed Deputy Grand Master<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=File:Nemera_Skotos.jpg&diff=200576 2026-04-20T23:41:47Z

<p>AtraVentus: Drawn by Atra, Nemera Skotos.</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Drawn by Atra, Nemera Skotos.<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{Copyrighted}}</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Liran_%22Glitchrider%22_Vellis&diff=200258 2026-03-26T23:32:02Z

<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Construction}}<br /> <br /> {{Eras|exd|nor}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order=Loyalist<br /> |image=[[File:Liran_headshot.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Liran<br /> |lastname=Vellis<br /> |birth=16 ABY<br /> |species=[[starwars:Human|Human]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |height=5 Feet 7 Inches<br /> |weight=141 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Adalinde]]<br /> |affiliation= ''Neverland Squadron''<br /> }}{{Quote|This is your escort speaking. Gonna need you to go ahead and keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times. I will not be held responsible for loss of limb, stomach contents, or will to live. Should you desire in-flight entertainment, don't.|Glitchrider}}<br /> <br /> Liran Vellis (pronounced lear-uhn vell-is) is a pilot and Wing Commander for Neverland Squadron, going by the call-sign &quot;Glitchrider&quot;. He holds no allegiance to any clans or factions, taking up contracts to fund the squadron and his chosen family.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== header ====<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== header ====</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Liran_%22Glitchrider%22_Vellis&diff=200257 2026-03-26T23:29:51Z

<p>AtraVentus: Created page with &quot;{{Construction}} {{Eras|exd|nor}} {{Character |order=Loyalist |image=250px |firstname=Liran |lastname=Vellis |birth=16 ABY |species=Human |gender=Male |height=5 Feet 7 Inches |weight=141 Pounds |era= *Exodus era *New Order era |affiliation= &#039;&#039;Nomad&#039;&#039; }}{{Quote|This is your escort speaking. Gonna need you to go ahead and keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times. I will not be held responsible for loss of...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Construction}}<br /> <br /> {{Eras|exd|nor}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order=Loyalist<br /> |image=[[File:Liran_headshot.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Liran<br /> |lastname=Vellis<br /> |birth=16 ABY<br /> |species=[[starwars:Human|Human]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |height=5 Feet 7 Inches<br /> |weight=141 Pounds<br /> |era= *[[Exodus era]]<br /> *[[New Order era]]<br /> |affiliation= ''Nomad''<br /> }}{{Quote|This is your escort speaking. Gonna need you to go ahead and keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times. I will not be held responsible for loss of limb, stomach contents, or will to live. Should you desire in-flight entertainment, don't.|Glitchrider}}<br /> <br /> Liran Vellis (pronounced lear-uhn vell-is) is a pilot and Wing Commander for Neverland Squadron, going by the call-sign &quot;Glitchrider&quot;. He holds no allegiance to any clans or factions, taking up contracts to fund the squadron and his chosen family.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== header ====<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== header ====</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=File:Liran_headshot.jpg&diff=200256 2026-03-26T23:29:07Z

<p>AtraVentus: WIP headshot by Atra</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> WIP headshot by Atra<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{Copyrighted}}</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Member_Event_Pipeline&diff=200209 2026-03-23T17:30:06Z

<p>AtraVentus: Created page with &quot;{{Eras|real}} The &#039;&#039;&#039;Member Event Pipeline&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Google Form designed for members of the Brotherhood to use when they&#039;d like to submit ideas for events they would like to run, or see ran, but lack the knowledge, confidence, or ability to run on their own. Using this form, members are able to get in touch with the Grand Master/Deputy Grand Master who will then review, plan out timing, and support the member as needed to put forward events that meet the needs and desire...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|real}}<br /> <br /> The '''Member Event Pipeline''' is a Google Form designed for members of the Brotherhood to use when they'd like to submit ideas for events they would like to run, or see ran, but lack the knowledge, confidence, or ability to run on their own. Using this form, members are able to get in touch with the Grand Master/Deputy Grand Master who will then review, plan out timing, and support the member as needed to put forward events that meet the needs and desires of the membership directly.<br /> <br /> ==Link to Form==<br /> <br /> To submit your ideas, fill out all required fields in the following form: [https://forms.gle/AN9XZzX2wTZ75KRK9 Member Event Pipeline].<br /> <br /> ==Workflow==<br /> <br /> Below, find a full outline of the intended workflow for the use of this form:<br /> <br /> * Member fills out necessary information (ie. Synopsis of event, target audience, etc) and submits the form<br /> * Submission comes to Grand Master/Deputy Grand Master for review of feasibility, this is the triage step<br /> * Small scale get paired up with a willing supervisor closest to the needs of the member<br /> ** ''small events are easier to approve due to scope and involvement''<br /> * Large scale gets paired up with higher level willing supervisor, harder to approve<br /> ** ''large events are more difficult to approve due to scope and involvement, having to slot in between DC/Consul events''<br /> * Supervisor is armed with planning template and grading/scoring template that mirrors those used by DC<br /> * Event is slotted in and executed<br /> <br /> ==Past Approved Events==<br /> A list of events that have been approved and run in the past.<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! Member !! Event !! Scale !! Run Date<br /> |-<br /> | TBD || TBD || TBD || TBD<br /> |}<br /> <br /> [[Category: Policies]]<br /> [[Category: Grand Master Policies]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Credit_Award_Policy&diff=200094 2026-03-13T17:28:26Z

<p>AtraVentus: /* Position Credits */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|real}}<br /> {{Regent}}<br /> <br /> This [[Possessions Salary Policy]] outlines all the different ways that a member or unit can earn credits in the possessions system. This policy is approved by the Grand Master and is enforced for integrity by the Dark Council. Deviations from this policy are considered for disciplinary action and review by the Chamber of Justice. <br /> <br /> Details below are broken into sections for major categories of salary awarding. <br /> <br /> ===Rank Credits===<br /> Members will earn credits in two ways, a one-time lump sum of credits on promotion, or as a weekly salary paid out based on their [[rank]]. <br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Rank Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Rank'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Promotion One-time Credits'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Weekly Credit Salary'''<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 1<br /> | 0<br /> | 0<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 2<br /> | 0<br /> | 0<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 3<br /> | 0<br /> | 0<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 4<br /> | 250<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 1<br /> | 900<br /> | 55<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 2<br /> | 2,000<br /> | 60<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 3<br /> | 10,000<br /> | 65<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 4<br /> | 15,000<br /> | 70<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 1<br /> | 20,000<br /> | 75<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 2<br /> | 25,000<br /> | 80<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 3<br /> | 30,000<br /> | 85<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 4<br /> | 40,000<br /> | 90<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 1<br /> | 50,000<br /> | 95<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 2<br /> | 65,000<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 3<br /> | 80,000<br /> | 105<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 4<br /> | 100,000<br /> | 110<br /> |-<br /> | Grand Master<br /> | 100,000<br /> | 110<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Medal Credits===<br /> Members are awarded credits when a medal is earned, a one-time lump sum of credits. <br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Medal Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Other Medals'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | Seal (Vendetta)<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Seal (War)<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Seal of Loyalty<br /> | 0<br /> |-<br /> | Legion of the Scholar<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of the Master<br /> | 300<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of Foundation<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of Indoctrination<br /> | 300<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Side Scroll<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Earth<br /> | 3<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Ice<br /> | 9<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Fire<br /> | 3<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Graphite<br /> | 9<br /> |-<br /> | Pendant of Blood<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Competition Medals'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | Quartz Crescent<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Topaz Crescent<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Emerald Crescent<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> | Sapphire Crescent<br /> | 300<br /> |-<br /> | Amethyst Crescent<br /> | 500<br /> |-<br /> | Ruby Crescent<br /> | 800<br /> |-<br /> | Diamond Crescent<br /> | 1,200<br /> |-<br /> | Bronze Nova<br /> | 1,200<br /> |-<br /> | Silver Nova<br /> | 1,800<br /> |-<br /> | Gold Nova<br /> | 2,700<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Merit &amp; Sacramental Medals'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Cross<br /> | 600<br /> <br /> |-<br /> | Anteian Cross<br /> | 1,400<br /> |-<br /> | Steel Cross<br /> | 3,250<br /> |-<br /> | Grand Cross<br /> | 7,500<br /> |-<br /> | Sapphire Blade<br /> | 14,000<br /> |-<br /> | Amethyst Kukri<br /> | 22,500<br /> |-<br /> | Ruby Scepter<br /> | 36,000<br /> |-<br /> | Emerald Dagger<br /> | 60,000<br /> |-<br /> | Diamond Sword<br /> | 120,000<br /> |-<br /> | Silver Sash<br /> | 150,000<br /> |-<br /> | Golden Lightsaber<br /> | 300,000<br /> |-<br /> | Dantes Spear<br /> | 600,000<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Prior to 3/8/2023, merit medals awarded the following credits:<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Pre-2023 Medal Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Merit Medals'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Cross<br /> | 750<br /> |-<br /> | Anteian Cross<br /> | 1,500<br /> |-<br /> | Steel Cross<br /> | 3,200<br /> |-<br /> | Grand Cross<br /> | 6,700<br /> |-<br /> <br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Position Credits===<br /> Members are paid a weekly salary of credits based on the positions they hold in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. <br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Position Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Positions'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Weekly Credit Salary'''<br /> |-<br /> | Battleteam Leader<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Aedile<br /> | 300<br /> |-<br /> | Quaestor<br /> | 500<br /> |-<br /> | Proconsul<br /> | 600<br /> |-<br /> | Consul<br /> | 750<br /> |-<br /> | Tribune Staff<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> | Tribune<br /> | 400<br /> |-<br /> | Docent<br /> | 0<br /> |-<br /> | Professor<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Society Staff<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> | Society Leader<br /> | 600<br /> |-<br /> | Magistrate<br /> | 300<br /> |-<br /> | Praetor<br /> | 500<br /> |-<br /> | Appeals Panel<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Hands of Justice<br /> | 500<br /> |-<br /> | Justicar<br /> | 800<br /> |-<br /> | Council Advisor<br /> | 450<br /> |-<br /> | Councilor<br /> | 750<br /> |-<br /> | Grand Master<br /> | 900<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Competition Credits===<br /> Members are awarded credits when a competition closes, a one-time lump sum of credits for both participating in and organizing competitions. <br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Competition Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Competition Activity'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | Participant in Legion of Scholar Awarding<br /> | 150<br /> |-<br /> | Participant in Crescent Awarding<br /> | 225<br /> |-<br /> | Participant in Novae Awarding<br /> | 300<br /> |-<br /> | Participant in No Award Type<br /> | 150<br /> |-<br /> | Participant in Roleplaying Session<br /> | 225<br /> |-<br /> | Organizer Role<br /> (Non-Container Only as of May 31st, 2018)<br /> | 225<br /> |-<br /> | Co-organizer Role<br /> (Non-Container Only as of May 31st, 2018)<br /> | 225 <br /> (150 for competitions judged prior to May 27th, 2020)<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Titles Credits===<br /> Members are awarded credits when a title is granted, a one-time lump sum of credits. <br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Title Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Title Type'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | Sith Lord<br /> | 0<br /> |-<br /> | War Hero<br /> | 8,100<br /> |-<br /> | Independence Games<br /> | 0<br /> |-<br /> | Clan Title<br /> | 0<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Shadow Academy Degree Credits===<br /> Members are awarded when a degree is granted, a one-time lump sum of credits. <br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Shadow Academy Degree Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Degree Type'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Pundit<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Maven<br /> | 750<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Savant<br /> | 1,500<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Sage<br /> | 6,700<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Trophies Credits===<br /> Members are awarded credits when they earn certain trophies, a one-time lump sum of credits. <br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Trophy Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Trophy'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | A Solid 5/7 (Complete the Advancement Survey)<br /> | 1,000<br /> |-<br /> | Headstrong (ACC Qualify)<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Remember the Name (CS Approved)<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Antei Combat Center Credits===<br /> Members are awarded credits when they complete or judge matches in the Antei Combat Center, a one-time lump sum of credits. <br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Antei Combat Center Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''ACC Activity'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | Complete ACC Battle<br /> | 225<br /> |-<br /> | Judge an ACC Battle<br /> | 225<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Society Credits===<br /> Members are awarded credits when they reach a society rank for the first time, a one-time lump sum of credits. These differ for the four main societies, with supplementary societies having their credit amounts that can equal to but not succeed a main society.<br /> <br /> ==== Main Societies ====<br /> <br /> The four main societies of the Brotherhood consist of the Grand Master's Royal Guard, Aurora Collegium of Sciences (Shadow Academy), Inquisitorius, and Shroud Syndicate.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Main Society Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Rank Earned'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | I<br /> | 1,000<br /> |-<br /> | II<br /> | 1,500<br /> |-<br /> | III<br /> | 2,000<br /> |-<br /> | IV<br /> | 2,500<br /> |-<br /> | V<br /> | 3,500<br /> |-<br /> | VI<br /> | 4,500<br /> |-<br /> | VII<br /> | 6,000<br /> |-<br /> | VIII<br /> | 8,000<br /> |-<br /> | IX<br /> | 11,000<br /> |-<br /> | X<br /> | 15,000<br /> |-<br /> | XI<br /> | 20,000<br /> |-<br /> | XII<br /> | 25,000<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==== Supplementary Societies ====<br /> <br /> Supplementary Societies are minor societies. They can grant some credits, credits equal to a Main Society, or no credits at all. The two supplementary societies in use are:<br /> <br /> * The Envoy Corps<br /> * The Antei Combat Centre<br /> <br /> These supplementary societies have two separate trophies. Each trophy grants exactly half of the credits of a normal society, requiring full advancement to Trophy Level 12 to attain the maximum amount of credits. There are no credits beyond Trophy Level 12, if there are additional ranks added later as the society has already allocated their total credit amount.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Envoy Corps Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Trophy Level Earned (In each trophy)'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''One-time Credit Award'''<br /> |-<br /> | I<br /> | 500<br /> |-<br /> | II<br /> | 750<br /> |-<br /> | III<br /> | 1,000<br /> |-<br /> | IV<br /> | 1,250<br /> |-<br /> | V<br /> | 1,750<br /> |-<br /> | VI<br /> | 2,250<br /> |-<br /> | VII<br /> | 3,000<br /> |-<br /> | VIII<br /> | 4,000<br /> |-<br /> | IX<br /> | 5,500<br /> |-<br /> | X<br /> | 7,500<br /> |-<br /> | XI<br /> | 10,000<br /> |-<br /> | XII<br /> | 12,500<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Clan Credits===<br /> Clans will seed with an initial value per policy. This is considered an initial influx of credits to seed their account, and will then gain credits according to the activities below.<br /> <br /> Seeded credits for all Clans when possessions was launched was determined by a base of 400,000,000 credits to earn Clan, plus a bonus of 100,000,000 credits adjusted based on the percentage of the existing Fleet Points of each Clan at the time possessions went live relative to the Clan with the most Fleet points which received the full bonus. If a new Clan is created, the value of this seeded credit total will be based on the 400,000,000 credit number, plus a baseline bonus of credits for each manual credit award to all Clans for major events (listed below). <br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Clan Seeded Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;34%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Clan Name'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Seeded Credits'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Date'''<br /> |-<br /> | Clan Arcona<br /> | 488,069,166<br /> | 12/06/2016<br /> |-<br /> | Clan Naga Sadow<br /> | 466,949,956<br /> | 12/06/2016<br /> |-<br /> | Clan Odan-Urr<br /> | 412,989,900<br /> | 12/06/2016<br /> |-<br /> | Clan Plagueis<br /> | 470,231,752<br /> | 12/06/2016<br /> |-<br /> | Clan Scholae Palatinae<br /> | 474,977,936<br /> | 12/06/2016<br /> |-<br /> | Clan Taldryan<br /> | 500,000,000<br /> | 12/06/2016<br /> |-<br /> | Clan Tarentum<br /> | 449,007,943<br /> | 12/06/2016<br /> |-<br /> |-<br /> | Clan Vizsla<br /> | 493,600,000<br /> | 6/14/2019<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Additional Manual Credit Adjustments<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-grand-master-report-48 Credit Gift of Support] - 1/23/2017<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-gjw-xii-possessions-and-clan-credits GJW XII Clan Credit Rewards] - 12/3/2017<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-ros-meridian-clan-credit-rewards RoS Meridian Clan Credit Rewards] - 12/20/2018<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-gjw-xiii-discord-clan-credit-rewards-and-shroud-store GJW XIII Clan Credit Rewards] - 9/14/2019<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/djb-news-gjw-xiv-homefront-awards-and-bonuses GJW XIV Clan Credit Rewards] 08/03/2020<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-regent-report-2-a9d9cb57-6624-4292-ab70-d1806a78a815 RoS Escalation Clan Credit Rewards] - 7/30/2021<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-regent-report-13-post-great-jedi-war-goodies GJW XV Clan Credit Rewards] - 07/25/2022<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/news/reports-regent-report-24 GJW XVI Clan Credit Rewards] - 10/23/2023<br /> <br /> Member activity credit gaining. Whenever a member of a Clan, earns credits from one of the activities below, the Clan will be awarded 10x that number of credits. The list below has been chosen for repeatable activities that are the core of the activity done within the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. <br /> <br /> * Seal (Vendetta)<br /> * Seal (War)<br /> * Legion of the Scholar<br /> * Clusters<br /> * Crescents<br /> * Novæ<br /> * Competition Participation<br /> * Organizing a competition<br /> * Complete ACC battle<br /> <br /> ===Credits and Version Information===<br /> ''Currently in version 1.3.3'''<br /> * 1.3.3 version updated by Thran Occasus-Palpatine to adjust position credit amounts - 7/7/2025<br /> * 1.3.2 version updated by Zxyl Taldrya to adjust merit credit amounts as post-XP adjustment - 03/08/2023<br /> * 1.3.1 version updated by James Entar to adjust credit bonus amount for co-organizing competitions going forward - 5/27/2020<br /> * 1.3 version drafted by Evant Taelyan to adjust policy for new Clans, and add additional information around manual Clan credit awards - 6/14/2019<br /> * 1.2.3 version drafted by Evant Taelyan to double the credits earned at each scoiety rank - 5/2/2019<br /> * 1.2.2 version drafted by Evant Taelyan to remove credits for organizing container competitions closed after May 31st, 2018 at 8 AM PST - 6/15/2018<br /> * 1.2.1 version drafted by Evant Taelyan to add new credit source for completing the tropy A Solid 5/7 (Complete the Advancement Survey) for 1000 credits. - 4/20/2018<br /> * 1.2 version drafted by Evant Taelyan to add the initial seeded values for Clans and document Clan credit-earning activities. - 1/9/2017<br /> * 1.1 version drafted by Evant Taelyan to adjust some position salaries during open beta (JST, Praetor, Hands, Tribune)- 11/1//2016<br /> * 1.0 version drafted by Evant Taelyan ahead of possessions open beta - 10/4/2016<br /> <br /> [[Category:Regent Policies]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Thane_Skotos&diff=199995 2026-03-09T23:17:05Z

<p>AtraVentus: /* Notable Attire */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708_Thane_Wiki.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Lulaire]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> * [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> |position=[[Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: Atyiru. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> &lt;gallery heights=400px mode=packed&gt;<br /> File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|First appointed to the Council.<br /> File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|Casual attire when not on duty.<br /> File:11708-Thane-v3.png|Worn when appointed Deputy Grand Master<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708_Thane_Wiki.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Lulaire]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> * [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> |position=[[Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: Atyiru. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> | [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px|thumb|First appointed to the Council]]<br /> | [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px|thumb|Casual attire when not on duty.]]<br /> | [[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|150px|thumb|Worn when appointed Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708_Thane_Wiki.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: Atyiru. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> | [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px|thumb|First appointed to the Council]]<br /> | [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px|thumb|Casual attire when not on duty.]]<br /> | [[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|150px|thumb|Worn when appointed Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: /* Notable Attire */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708_Thane_Wiki.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: Atyiru. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> {|<br /> | [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px|thumb|First appointed to the Council]]<br /> | [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px|thumb|Casual attire when not on duty.]]<br /> | [[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|150px|thumb|Worn when appointed Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708_Thane_Wiki.jpg|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: Atyiru. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> [[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|150px||none|thumb|Atra seen as Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708_Thane_Wiki.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: Atyiru. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> [[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|150px||none|thumb|Atra seen as Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=File:11708_Thane_Wiki.jpg&diff=199465 2026-02-03T00:38:29Z

<p>AtraVentus: AI-generated, then touched-up, altered, changed by Atra.</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> AI-generated, then touched-up, altered, changed by Atra.<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{AI Art}}</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Thane_Skotos&diff=199464 2026-02-03T00:37:05Z

<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-Wiki.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: Atyiru. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> [[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|150px||none|thumb|Atra seen as Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Family<br /> |image=[[Image:Chinese-Calligraphy-Dragon.jpg|250px]]<br /> |name=Long<br /> |homeworld=Unknown<br /> |capital=Unknown<br /> |language=Unknown<br /> |commander=*[[Xia Long]] (Matriarch),<br /> |affiliation=*[[Faethor|Faethor Dejarc]] (Founder)<br /> *[[Trevarus Caerick|Trevarus Caerick Sadow]]<br /> *[[Sith Bloodfyre|Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae]]<br /> *Cymbre Kall<br /> *[[Xia Long|Sildrin Sadow]]<br /> *Cyris Oscura<br /> *[[Shi Long|Saiketsu Sadow]]<br /> *[[Atra Ventus]]<br /> *[[Marcus Kiriyu]]<br /> |dissolved=<br /> |restored=<br /> |era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> == The Draconomicon ==<br /> '''The Dragons of the Brotherhood''' - ''This group is no longer active within the Brotherhood''<br /> <br /> === Foreword ===<br /> The History of the Long family is not short - a History intertwined with the one of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood itself. Our influence let Kings rise and fall. At times dwindling, at times stronger than ever before. No matter what - the Long family will still exist even if the Dark Jedi Brotherhood were to be put to ashes.<br /> <br /> === History of the Family ===<br /> Founded by the eleventh Grand Master of the Brotherhood, Faethor Dejarc, the Longs are a loose fraternity of powerful Elders and promising Equites of the Brotherhood who follow after the legacy of their lord and Patriarch, who was also known as Chi Long, the &quot;Fire Dragon.&quot; During the time of his tutelage, Faethor drew to him the most gifted members of the Brotherhood, or those blessed with raw power and innate ability. Some were said to be supreme sorcerers, while others were warriors or bladesmen without peer. Whatever their gifts, the Fire Dragon sought them out, and began training them on a deeper, more ethereal level to harness and expand their gifts.<br /> <br /> Among the first of Chi Long's apprentices were Mark of Tarentum, the &quot;Lightning Dragon&quot; Shen Long; Trevarus Caerick of the Sadow, the &quot;Thunder Dragon&quot; Shan Long; Sith Bloodfyre of the Tarentae, the &quot;Ghost Dragon&quot; Gwei Long; and Shaithis Var'rek of Taldryan, the &quot;Stone Dragon&quot; Qiao Long. Others would follow and be drawn in by the Fire Dragon: Cymbre Kall, the &quot;Little Dragon&quot; Xiao Long; Cyrus Oscura, the &quot;Black Dragon&quot; Hei Long; Syn Kaek, the &quot;Hidden Dragon&quot; Xu Long; and Sarin, the &quot;Elder Dragon&quot; Zhang Long. Two others were also drawn to Faethor's powerful Family of Dragons, but turned from the Grand Master's tutelage and were denounced by his Family: Mike Halcyon, the &quot;Energy Dragon&quot; Jin Long; and Pyralis, the &quot;Forest Dragon&quot; Yu Long. Blood Hunts were issued against the two denounced and disavowed, and while Mike Halcyon’s death has been verified, entire Family hunts Pyralis to the present day.<br /> <br /> After the disappearance of Chi Long to his wandering and private studies (as such powerful beings often do), the Family was left under the attention of the Eldest Brother at the time, Shan Long. At that juncture, the tenured Dragons were the Thunder Dragon and the Ghost Dragon, and though the personal attention of the Fire Dragon was lost, Trevarus and Sith had learned much from their Grand Master and teacher, and continued to impart their knowledge unto others in the Family. The Dragons soon became a sort of cult following of Shan Long within Naga Sadow, with the Family's Elder Brother Gwei Long drawing away to attend matters in Tarentum, or elsewhere within the Brotherhood as needed within different positions.<br /> <br /> While Chi Long was lost, other Family members also drifted away, or perhaps were culled in other conflicts. Hei Long lost contact with his Dragon Family, as did the Little Dragon -- though Xiao Long would make her return again as Cymbre Kall. Qiao Long was said to have drifted away to seek after his wandering teacher, or was perhaps searching for other challengers to his warrior's skills with the lightsaber. Xu Long joined his lord in wandering, but was slain years later in his return to the Brotherhood and Taldryan. Zhang Long drifted away from his ties with the Family after becoming one of the Grand Masters of the Brotherhood, and was culled in battle years later, as well.<br /> <br /> During Shan Long’s time as Patriarch of the Family, other Dragons were raised up from among Naga Sadow as children and students of the Thunder Dragon's power: Sildrin Lyonsbane-Hastur, the &quot;Blind Dragon&quot; Xia Long; and Syrus Korodin, the &quot;Frost Dragon&quot; Shuang Long. While the Family was not as prevalent during this time and as widely spread among the Clans of the Brotherhood, it remained a powerful force on some level due to the machinations of Shan Long and his prolific dealings with others among the organization and Clans. However, much as the Founder had drifted away to wander existence on his own, the Thunder Dragon would eventually follow. After Shan Long’s departure (the circumstances of the departure, and the Thunder Dragon's ultimate fate remains a closely guarded Family secret), Xia Long rose to become Matriarch of the Family, as the Ghost Dragon preferred to remain a teacher and warrior of the Family, without being its public voice.<br /> <br /> During the tenure of the Blind Dragon as Matriarch, other members of skill and vision have been added. Atra Ventus was named as the &quot;Snow Dragon&quot; Xue Long; and the warrior Saiketsu Sadow was named the &quot;Stone Dragon&quot; Shi Long. Though the reach of the Family of Dragons contracted for a time, the power of the Longs has not, and the Family grows more active in Brotherhood matters to a greater degree. However, as time drew in, and the Brotherhood encountered the Horizons Plague, Chi Long apparently met his ultimate doom in the year 36 ABY, and the Family suffered a terrible loss. The death of the Fire Dragon seemed to weaken the Longs for some time, though their power would return to its previous levels. It eventually became obvious, though, that the death of The Eldest came with more consequences than a temporary dip in the Family essence.<br /> <br /> Chi Long’s powers had been holding the enemies of the Family at bay. After Faethor's death, and the Dragons felt their powers renew and revive, other feelings, other nagging thoughts came upon the horizon. In visions that were not initially shared with the rest of the Dragons, Gwei Long witnessed new powers arise. Eldritch beings, of the same kind of power and rage that Chi Long had possessed, sought out contact with the Dragons. Their touch was like fire and ice of extreme temperatures together, as though one might be torn apart in agony, and held together in celestial ecstasy. The Fire Dragon had kept back other hostile entities while his Family was prepared, but in his death was brought forth what could spell doom for his apprentices and posterity.<br /> <br /> *[15 ABY] [[Shan Long|Shan Long’s]] personality appears the first time.<br /> *[16 ABY] [[Sith Bloodfyre]] is named the Ghost Dragon, Gwei Long (sometimes called Gui Long).<br /> *[17 ABY] [[Chi Long]] gives Cymbre Kall the name [[Xiao Long]], meaning &quot;Little Dragon.&quot;<br /> *[17 ABY] Cyris Oscura becomes Hei Long, the Black Dragon.<br /> *[18 ABY] Sildrin joins the Long Family as [[Xia Long]].<br /> *[30 ABY] Chi Long dies. [[Atra Ventus|Xue Long]], the Snow Dragon is named.<br /> *[31 ABY] The warrior Saiketsu Sadow is reborn [[Shi Long]]. <br /> *[34 ABY] The position of Elder Sibling is reorganized as the Council of the Eldest.<br /> *[34 ABY] [[Marcus Kiriyu]] joins as the Deceitful Dragon.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Family Traditions ==<br /> '''What It Means To Be A Dragon'''<br /> === Naming Conventions ===<br /> Under the direction of the Fire Dragon, the initial Dragons were to choose new names for themselves with a one-word calligraphy character, followed by the symbol for &quot;dragon,&quot; i.e. 神龍 for Shen Long. There were to be no duplicate names, even if there were multiple calligraphy symbols for the same name. Also, it was decreed by the Fire Dragon that his apprentices would forego the use of any other names, and would simply be known by their Dragon name.<br /> <br /> After Chi Long disappeared, though, his eldest and most-trusted apprentices, Shan Long and Gwei Long, decreed the Family might choose to go by other names as they preferred, recognizing the power that one's true name has over them, and as a defense to others potentially gaining a hold over them. The rest of the conventions created by their lord and teacher remained. The language of the Dragons is the preferred form of communication within the Family, though it can take many years of practice to build familiarity with it.<br /> <br /> As such, any new members to the Family of Dragons are to pick a name and submit it to their master and Patriarch/Matriarch for approval. Names may be related to them in any way the new Dragon chooses, provided it does not have the same meaning as any present or past Dragons. The only exception, however, is the &quot;meaning&quot; may mimic a past or disavowed Long (i.e. we may have another &quot;Forest Dragon,&quot; but not another &quot;Yu Long.&quot;)<br /> <br /> === Family Roles or Status ===<br /> *'''Patriarch/Matriarch''' (present: Sildrin): The head of the family is chosen by right of succession. Each head is allowed to choose their successor. In cases where no succession is clear, the eldest sibling is expected to assume that position, or to recognize an appropriate successor. While the family generally maintains no real assets, only the head is allowed to call for a blood hunt, or to denounce the bonds of another Dragon. Heads are also traditionally given the right to recognize and name new members of the family.&lt;br&gt;<br /> *'''Elder Brother/Sister''' (present: Sith, Cymbre, Cyris, Sai, Atra): Elder siblings are generally “above” regular orders from the family head, but are expected to enforce official decisions and decrees of the family head. Additionally, elder siblings have the right to bring new Dragons to the family, though the official naming is to be pronounced by the head. There was previously a recognition of only one elder sibling in the past, but the family has expanded the tradition to honor the core family in such a manner.&lt;br&gt;<br /> *'''Bearer of Long Shan Zhi''' (present: Sai): The “bearer of Long Shan Zhi” is considered alternatively a “master warrior” within the family, or the highest-level practitioner of the family fighting arts. It is whispered that, after the death of Faethor, the lightsaber of Chi Long is held by this family member, and used to claim heads in battle in honor of their fallen Lord. It is never spoken of publicly, but “the family fighting art” is simply a method of claiming heads and souls to grow one’s powers, and is steeped heavily in ritual. The teaching of the art is a means of passing on these rituals, though younger Dragons only recognize the combat aspect, initially.<br /> <br /> === Codes and Practices ===<br /> *No Dragon will speak ill of another. Though conflicts may press one to face another, it is always in respect.&lt;br&gt;<br /> *No Dragon will permit non-family to assist in combat, or set up an ambush, in times of conflict (i.e. Cyris and Atra would ensure a fair, honorable fight between themselves if their Clans met in war).&lt;br&gt;<br /> *Debate and discussion is encouraged, but the decision of the head means any matter is closed, and such decisions are honored.&lt;br&gt;<br /> *Except in the case of a blood hunt, no Dragon will intentionally kill another. Dragons take each other as honored guests (prisoners) instead. Unsanctioned killing of family warrants an immediate blood hunt on the offender.&lt;br&gt;<br /> *News of a family member to be retrieved is immediately passed along, and all possible attempts to rescue will be made. Family bonds are respected and honored. Lost Dragons must be returned to the coven.&lt;br&gt;<br /> *The “Dragon Thunder Fist” (the Founder's blade) is only held or used by the Bearer of Long Shan Zhi; no other will touch it. If the Bearer should ever fall in combat, their apprentice must take up the blade and honor that traditional role.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Current Members ==<br /> <br /> <br /> ''Gwei Long'', the Ghost Dragon, Dark Jedi Master [[Sith Bloodfyre|Sith Bloodfyre-Tarentae]] 鬼龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Xue Long'', the Snow Dragon, Seer [[Atra Ventus]] 雪龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Shen Long'', the Lightning Dragon, Dark Jedi Knight Mark 神龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> == Lost Dragons ==<br /> === Fallen Brothers ===<br /> <br /> ''Chi Long'', the Fire Dragon, Grand Master [[Faethor|Faethor Dejarc]] 氣龍 (Qi/ Chi meaning spiritual energy, life energy, life force - pretty equal to &quot;The Force&quot;; Inner Fire)&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Zhang Long'', the Elder Dragon, Grand Master [[Sarin]] 長龍<br /> ''Hei Long'', the Black Dragon, Dark Side Adept Cyris Oscura 黑龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> === Missing In Action ===<br /> <br /> ''Shan Long'', the Thunder Dragon, Dark Jedi Master [[Trevarus Caerick]] 闪电龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Xu Long'', the Hidden Dragon, Dark Side Adept [[Syn Kaek]] 虚龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Qiao Long'', the Stone Dragon, Obelisk Exarch [[Shaithis Var'rek]] 磽龍 (Roughly translates into &quot;Barren Land&quot;, &quot;Stony soil&quot;)&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Shuang Long'', the Frost Dragon, Dark Jedi Knight Syrus Korodin 霜龍<br /> ''Xia Long'', the Blind Dragon, Dark Side Adept [[Xia Long|Sildrin Sadow]] 瞎龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Shi Long'', the Stone Dragon, Warlord [[Shi Long|Saiketsu Sadow]] 石龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Jue Long'', the Deceitful Dragon, Savant [[Marcus Kiriyu]] 谲龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Xiao Long'', the Little Dragon, Savant [[Xiao Long|Cymbre Aquillarum Kall]] 小龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> == Disavowed members ==<br /> '''Dead To Us'''<br /> <br /> ''Jin Long'', the Energy Dragon, (denounced) Jedi Master [[Mike Halcyon]] 勁龍&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Yu Long'', the Forest Dragon, (denounced) Dark Jedi Master [[Acxodim Pyralis]] 宇龍<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Families]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> *. [[Idris Adenn]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> |drinkingbuddies=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> * [[Idris Adenn]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Edgar_Drachen&diff=198569 2025-09-14T00:12:10Z

<p>AtraVentus: Showing Edgar how, per request</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|rdb|exd|nor}}<br /> {{Construction}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order = Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:edgar.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname= Edgar<br /> |lastname= Drachen<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Coruscant|Coruscant]]<br /> |birth= 5 ABY<br /> |death= <br /> |species= Human<br /> |gender= Male<br /> |hair= Brown<br /> |eyes= Brown<br /> |height= 5'10&quot; (1.78 Meters)<br /> |weight= 185lbs (84kg)<br /> |cyber=<br /> |allies=*[[Turel Sorenn]]<br /> |enemies= Black Suns Gang<br /> |saber= Dual Lightsabers<br /> |lightsaber colors= *Red<br /> *Yellow<br /> |form=Sokan<br /> |fightingstyle=Mandalorian Core<br /> |profession=<br /> |Current Rank= [[EQ4]]<br /> |position= [[Quaestor]] of [[House Hoth]]<br /> |era= *[[Rise of the Brotherhood era]]<br /> *[[Exodus era]]<br /> *[[New Order era]]<br /> |affiliation= *[[Clan Odan-Urr]]<br /> *[[House Hoth]]<br /> *[[Knights of Allusis]]<br /> *[[Disciples of Baas]]<br /> |ship=<br /> |masters= none<br /> |apprentices= *[[Teikhos Seleukides]] kna [[Alethia Archenksova]]<br /> *[[Len Iode]]<br /> *[[Leocadio]]<br /> *[[Tarvitz]]<br /> *Ashael Blackstar<br /> |dossier= [[dossier:13831|13831]]<br /> |custom=* TBD<br /> * TBD2|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}<br /> <br /> '''Edgar Drachen''' is a [[starwars:human|human]] [[starwars:gray jedi|Gray Jedi]] of [[Odan-Urr]] and a former [[Quaestor]] of [[House Hoth]].<br /> <br /> ==Physical Description==<br /> Edgar is a 30-year-old White Human Male who stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall and weighs about 185 pounds (about 84kg). He has a well-toned body that has seen a lot of action resulting in a rugged appearance. His hands and spirit are calloused resulting from many long days of hard labor and the many fights he has been involved in. Some of his own accord, some for his job, and some for the pure fun of it. He bears a 3-inch lightsaber scar on his left thigh from an ill-advised fight with a Jedi master that led to him going to prison. He also wears a simple gold necklace with a Mandalorian symbol on it. This represents the only thing he kept of his mothers to remind him of his promise to her. <br /> <br /> == Character History ==<br /> <br /> === Early Life ===<br /> <br /> Coming Soon<br /> <br /> === Gang life ===<br /> <br /> Coming Soon<br /> <br /> === Time in Prison ===<br /> <br /> Coming Soon<br /> <br /> === Joining the DJB ===<br /> <br /> Coming Soon<br /> <br /> == DJB Facts ==<br /> ===Eddypotomas===<br /> Nickname bestowed upon [[Edgar Drachen]] by [[leocadio]]. Only his students know why it was picked, but no one says why.<br /> <br /> === Positions Held ===<br /> *[[Councillors of Urr]] - Elected in 35 ABY<br /> *[[Praetor]] to the [[Fist of the Brotherhood]], December 2016 to March 2018<br /> *[[Quaestor]] of [[House Hoth]] - Two Terms*<br /> *[[Aedile]] of [[House Hoth]]<br /> *Magistrate to the Fist of the brotherhood - March 2025 to present<br /> *Member of Clan [[Odan-Urr]]<br /> *Battle Team SGT - [[Knights of Allusis]]<br /> *BTS of the [[Disciples of Baas]]<br /> <br /> === Outstanding Achievements ===<br /> * Joined the DJB in February 2014<br /> * Earned his first Sacramental award ([[Sapphire Blade]]) on September 6, 2017<br /> * Earned his second Sapphire blade on September 21, 2017<br /> * Promoted to [[Equite 4]] on January 24. 2018<br /> * Proudly served on the House Hoth summit for over 3 years<br /> <br /> ==Favorite Quotes==<br /> *&quot;I always have a Plan B because Plan A never works and you either adapt to the situation or die&quot; Brain the Fist.<br /> <br /> === Custom Saber ===<br /> *Bahamut - Image created by [[V'yr Vorsa]]<br /> <br /> [[Image:Bahamut13831.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Edgar's Saber &quot;Bahamut&quot;]]<br /> <br /> == Notes &amp; Trivia ==<br /> * Brain the Fist is not my birth name. It is a nickname that was given to me by other members of the Black Suns. They always joked that I was one of their best fighters and was always getting into trouble one day and the next day I was deep in old books and Holocrons.<br /> * Edgar's Second Term as QUA of House Hoth was a temporary assignment to fill the vacancy until a more stable replacement could be found. This assignment lasted about 3 months. House Hoth was closed in a Clan Reorganization against the wishes of Edgar Drachen in July 2019.<br /> *Profile Artwork done by [http://x-celebril-x.deviantart.com x-celebril-x]<br /> <br /> {{Positions}}<br /> {{Succession box<br /> |title=[[Quaestor]] of [[House Hoth]]<br /> |years=March 2019 to June 2019<br /> |before=[[Jael Chi'ra]]<br /> |after= House was closed in July 2019<br /> }}<br /> {{Succession box<br /> |title=[[Quaestor]] of [[House Hoth]]<br /> |years=January 2017 to March 2018<br /> |before=[[Arcia Cortel]]<br /> |after= [[Celevon Edraven Erinos]]<br /> }}<br /> {{Succession box<br /> |title=[[Praetor]] to the [[Fist of the Brotherhood]]<br /> |years=Dec 2016 - May 2018<br /> |before=[[Ernordeth]]<br /> |after= [[Junazee]]<br /> }}<br /> {{Succession box<br /> |title=[[Aedile]] of [[House Hoth]]<br /> |years=Dec 2015 to Jan 2017<br /> |before=[[Revak Kur]]<br /> |after= [[Zoso Quinn|Yuki Suoh]]<br /> }}<br /> {{Succession box<br /> |title=[[Magistrate]] to the [[Fist of the Brotherhood]]<br /> |years=March 2025 to Present<br /> |before=<br /> |after= <br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Odan-Urr members]]<br /> [[Category:Councillors of Urr]]<br /> [[Category:House Hoth]]<br /> [[Category:Characters]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Thane_Skotos&diff=198556 2025-09-12T01:13:40Z

<p>AtraVentus: /* The Revenant */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> |drinkingbuddies=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship. That said, it didn't last forever <br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> |drinkingbuddies=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey|custom=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]|customtitle=Drinking Buddies}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship.<br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Thane_Skotos&diff=198550 2025-09-11T18:49:36Z

<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> |drinkingbuddies=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]|skin=Silvery pale|hair=Two-tone: black and grey}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship.<br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Known Children:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{children}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{spouse|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Spouse(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{spouse}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{allies|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Allies:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{allies}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{associates|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Associates:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{associates}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{drinkingbuddies|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Drinking buddies:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{drinkingbuddies}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{enemies|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Enemies:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{enemies}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{saber|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Lightsaber Color(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{saber}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{form|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Lightsaber Form(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{form}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{weapons|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Weapon(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{weapons}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{fightingstyle|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Fighting Style(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{fightingstyle}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;header {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | '''Chronology &amp; Political Information'''<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{profession|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Profession:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{profession}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{position|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Position:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{position}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{era|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Era(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{era}}}}}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{affiliation|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Affiliation:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{affiliation}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{ship|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222 }}} {{!}} Personal Ship:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{ship}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{masters|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Known masters:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{masters}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{apprentices|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Known apprentices:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{apprentices}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{dossier|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Dossier:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{dossier}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{sheet|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Character Sheet:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{sheet}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> |class=&quot;infoboxfooter {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{Link color|Template:Character|{{#switch:{{{order|}}}<br /> |Sith<br /> |sith = &amp;#032; #90413C<br /> |Jedi<br /> |jedi = &amp;#032; #3B9156<br /> |Loyalist<br /> |loyalist = &amp;#032; #4584b8<br /> |Mercenary<br /> |mercenary = &amp;#032; #af732c<br /> |npc<br /> |NPC = &amp;#032; #85614B<br /> |&amp;#032; #686868}}|[ Source ]}}<br /> |}<br /> &lt;includeonly&gt;<br /> {{#ifeq: {{lc:{{{nocat|false}}}}} | false |<br /> {{#if:{{NAMESPACE}}| |<br /> {{#switch:{{{order|}}}<br /> |Sith<br /> |sith = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Sith]]<br /> |Jedi<br /> |jedi = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Jedi]]<br /> |loyalist<br /> |Loyalist = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Loyalists]]<br /> |mercenary<br /> |Mercenary = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Mercenaries]]<br /> |force disciple<br /> |disciple<br /> |force Disciple<br /> |Force disciple<br /> |Force Disciple = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Force Disciple]]<br /> |npc<br /> |NPC = [[Category:NPCs]]<br /> |[[Category:Character Needs Order]]}}<br /> {{DEFAULTSORT: {{#if: {{{lastname|}}} | {{{lastname}}} {{{firstname}}} | {{#if: {{{firstname|}}} | {{{firstname}}} | {{{name}}} }} }} }}<br /> |&lt;!-- Category suppressed --&gt;}}<br /> }}<br /> &lt;/includeonly&gt;&lt;noinclude&gt;<br /> {{Clear}}<br /> == Usage ==<br /> To use this template, paste the following code into the top of your userpage, filling all relevant fields: <br /> &lt;pre&gt;<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= (Character Order - see below)<br /> |image=<br /> |firstname= (include middle name or initial in this variable as well)<br /> |lastname= (Use last name ONLY in order to ensure proper categorization)<br /> |homeworld=<br /> |birth=<br /> |placeofbirth= (Don't use this AND homeworld)<br /> |death=<br /> |placeofdeath=<br /> |causeofdeath=<br /> |species=<br /> |gender=<br /> |hair=<br /> |eyes=<br /> |skin=<br /> |height=<br /> |weight=<br /> |cyber=<br /> |mother=<br /> |father=<br /> |siblings=<br /> |children=<br /> |spouse=<br /> |allies=<br /> |associates=<br /> |drinkingbuddies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber=<br /> |form=<br /> |weapons=<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> |profession=<br /> |position=<br /> |era=<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |ship=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |dossier= [[dossier:IDNUM|IDNUM]]<br /> |sheet= [[charactersheet:IDNUM|IDNUM]] (for use with owned NPC's and alternate characters)<br /> }}&lt;/pre&gt;<br /> {|<br /> !colspan=4|Character Order Examples<br /> |-<br /> |{{Character |order=Sith |name=Sith}}<br /> |{{Character |order=Jedi |name=Jedi}}<br /> |{{Character |order=Force Disciple |name=Force Disciple}}<br /> |{{Character |order=NPC |name=NPC}}<br /> |-<br /> |{{Character |order=Loyalist |name=Loyalist}}<br /> |{{Character |order=Mercenary |name=Mercenary}}<br /> |{{Character |name=No Order}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Categorization ==<br /> This template automatically categorizes articles based on the order variable:<br /> {|class=&quot;fancy&quot;<br /> !class=&quot;sub-head&quot;|Order<br /> !class=&quot;sub-head&quot;|Category<br /> |-<br /> |Sith<br /> |[[:Category:Sith]]<br /> |-<br /> |Jedi<br /> |[[:Category:Jedi]]<br /> |-<br /> |Force Disciple<br /> |[[:Category:Force Disciple]]<br /> |-<br /> |Loyalist<br /> |[[:Category:Loyalists]]<br /> |-<br /> |Mercenary<br /> |[[:Category:Mercenaries]]<br /> |-<br /> |NPC<br /> |[[:Category:NPCs]]<br /> |-<br /> |No Order<br /> |[[:Category:Character Needs Order]]<br /> |-<br /> |colspan=2 class=&quot;foot&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> If the lastname variable is filled out, the default sort for the article becomes LASTNAME, Firstname.<br /> [[Category:Infobox templates|Character]]&lt;/noinclude&gt;</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Template:Character&diff=198548 2025-09-11T18:27:47Z

<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;noinclude&gt;{{Protected template}}&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;infoboxtemp&quot; width=&quot;250&quot; align=&quot;right&quot; cellpadding=&quot;3&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; <br /> |- <br /> {{#if: {{{image|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboximage&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} {{{image}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;name {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | '''{{#if: {{{firstname|}}} | {{{firstname}}} |{{{name}}}}} {{#if: {{{lastname|}}} | {{{lastname}}} |}}'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;header {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | '''Biographical Information'''<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{homeworld|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Homeworld:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}} <br /> {{{homeworld}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{birth|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Date of Birth:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{birth}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{placeofbirth|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Place of Birth:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{placeofbirth}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{death|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Date of Death:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{death}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{placeofdeath|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Place of Death:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{placeofdeath}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{causeofdeath|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Cause of Death:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{causeofdeath}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;header {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | '''Physical Description'''<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{species|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Species:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{species}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{gender|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Gender:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{gender}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{height|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Height:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{height}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{weight|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Weight:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{weight}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{hair|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222; }}} {{!}} Hair:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{hair}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{eyes|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222; }}} {{!}} Eyes:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B; }}} {{!}}<br /> {{{eyes}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{cyber|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Cybernetics:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B; }}} {{!}}<br /> {{{cyber}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;header {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | '''Personal Information'''<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{mother|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Mother:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{mother}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{father|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Father:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{father}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{siblings|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Siblings:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{siblings}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{children|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Known Children:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{children}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{spouse|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Spouse(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{spouse}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{allies|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Allies:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{allies}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{associates|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Associates:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{associates}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{drinkingbuddies|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Drinking buddies:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{drinkingbuddies}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{enemies|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Enemies:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{enemies}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{saber|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Lightsaber Color(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{saber}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{form|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Lightsaber Form(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{form}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{weapons|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Weapon(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{weapons}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{fightingstyle|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; 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AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Thane_Skotos&diff=198547 2025-09-11T18:27:16Z

<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=* [[Marick Tyris]]<br /> * [[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> |drinkingbuddies=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship.<br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Thane_Skotos&diff=198545 2025-09-11T18:24:42Z

<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=[[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> |drinkingbuddies=* [[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> * [[Alethia Archenksova]]}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship.<br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=[[Uji Tameike]]<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> |drinkingbuddies=[[Morgan B. Sorenn]]<br /> [[Alethia Archenksova]]}}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship.<br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{drinkingbuddies}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{dossier|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Dossier:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{dossier}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{sheet|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Character Sheet:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{sheet}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> |class=&quot;infoboxfooter {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{Link color|Template:Character|{{#switch:{{{order|}}}<br /> |Sith<br /> |sith = &amp;#032; #90413C<br /> |Jedi<br /> |jedi = &amp;#032; #3B9156<br /> |Loyalist<br /> |loyalist = &amp;#032; #4584b8<br /> |Mercenary<br /> |mercenary = &amp;#032; #af732c<br /> |npc<br /> |NPC = &amp;#032; #85614B<br /> |&amp;#032; #686868}}|[ Source ]}}<br /> |}<br /> &lt;includeonly&gt;<br /> {{#ifeq: {{lc:{{{nocat|false}}}}} | false |<br /> {{#if:{{NAMESPACE}}| |<br /> {{#switch:{{{order|}}}<br /> |Sith<br /> |sith = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Sith]]<br /> |Jedi<br /> |jedi = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Jedi]]<br /> |loyalist<br /> |Loyalist = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Loyalists]]<br /> |mercenary<br /> |Mercenary = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Mercenaries]]<br /> |force disciple<br /> |disciple<br /> |force Disciple<br /> |Force disciple<br /> |Force Disciple = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Force Disciple]]<br /> |npc<br /> |NPC = [[Category:NPCs]]<br /> |[[Category:Character Needs Order]]}}<br /> {{DEFAULTSORT: {{#if: {{{lastname|}}} | {{{lastname}}} {{{firstname}}} | {{#if: {{{firstname|}}} | {{{firstname}}} | {{{name}}} }} }} }}<br /> |&lt;!-- Category suppressed --&gt;}}<br /> }}<br /> &lt;/includeonly&gt;&lt;noinclude&gt;<br /> {{Clear}}<br /> == Usage ==<br /> To use this template, paste the following code into the top of your userpage, filling all relevant fields: <br /> &lt;pre&gt;<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= (Character Order - see below)<br /> |image=<br /> |firstname= (include middle name or initial in this variable as well)<br /> |lastname= (Use last name ONLY in order to ensure proper categorization)<br /> |homeworld=<br /> |birth=<br /> |placeofbirth= (Don't use this AND homeworld)<br /> |death=<br /> |placeofdeath=<br /> |causeofdeath=<br /> |species=<br /> |gender=<br /> |hair=<br /> |eyes=<br /> |height=<br /> |weight=<br /> |cyber=<br /> |mother=<br /> |father=<br /> |siblings=<br /> |children=<br /> |spouse=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber=<br /> |form=<br /> |weapons=<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> |profession=<br /> |position=<br /> |era=<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |ship=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |associates=<br /> |drinkingbuddies=<br /> |dossier= [[dossier:IDNUM|IDNUM]]<br /> |sheet= [[charactersheet:IDNUM|IDNUM]] (for use with owned NPC's and alternate characters)<br /> }}&lt;/pre&gt;<br /> {|<br /> !colspan=4|Character Order Examples<br /> |-<br /> |{{Character |order=Sith |name=Sith}}<br /> |{{Character |order=Jedi |name=Jedi}}<br /> |{{Character |order=Force Disciple |name=Force Disciple}}<br /> |{{Character |order=NPC |name=NPC}}<br /> |-<br /> |{{Character |order=Loyalist |name=Loyalist}}<br /> |{{Character |order=Mercenary |name=Mercenary}}<br /> |{{Character |name=No Order}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Categorization ==<br /> This template automatically categorizes articles based on the order variable:<br /> {|class=&quot;fancy&quot;<br /> !class=&quot;sub-head&quot;|Order<br /> !class=&quot;sub-head&quot;|Category<br /> |-<br /> |Sith<br /> |[[:Category:Sith]]<br /> |-<br /> |Jedi<br /> |[[:Category:Jedi]]<br /> |-<br /> |Force Disciple<br /> |[[:Category:Force Disciple]]<br /> |-<br /> |Loyalist<br /> |[[:Category:Loyalists]]<br /> |-<br /> |Mercenary<br /> |[[:Category:Mercenaries]]<br /> |-<br /> |NPC<br /> |[[:Category:NPCs]]<br /> |-<br /> |No Order<br /> |[[:Category:Character Needs Order]]<br /> |-<br /> |colspan=2 class=&quot;foot&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> If the lastname variable is filled out, the default sort for the article becomes LASTNAME, Firstname.<br /> [[Category:Infobox templates|Character]]&lt;/noinclude&gt;</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Template:Character&diff=198542 2025-09-11T18:20:12Z

<p>AtraVentus: /* Usage */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;noinclude&gt;{{Protected template}}&lt;/noinclude&gt;<br /> {| class=&quot;infoboxtemp&quot; width=&quot;250&quot; align=&quot;right&quot; cellpadding=&quot;3&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; <br /> |- <br /> {{#if: {{{image|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboximage&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} {{{image}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;name {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | '''{{#if: {{{firstname|}}} | {{{firstname}}} |{{{name}}}}} {{#if: {{{lastname|}}} | {{{lastname}}} |}}'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;header {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | '''Biographical Information'''<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{homeworld|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Homeworld:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}} <br /> {{{homeworld}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{birth|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Date of Birth:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{birth}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{placeofbirth|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Place of Birth:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{placeofbirth}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{death|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Date of Death:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{death}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{placeofdeath|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Place of Death:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{placeofdeath}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{causeofdeath|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Cause of Death:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{causeofdeath}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;header {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | '''Physical Description'''<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{species|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Species:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{species}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{gender|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Gender:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{gender}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{height|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Height:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{height}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{weight|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Weight:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{weight}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{hair|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222; }}} {{!}} Hair:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{hair}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{eyes|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222; }}} {{!}} Eyes:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B; }}} {{!}}<br /> {{{eyes}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{cyber|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Cybernetics:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B; }}} {{!}}<br /> {{{cyber}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;header {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | '''Personal Information'''<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{mother|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Mother:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{mother}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{father|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Father:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{father}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{siblings|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Siblings:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{siblings}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{children|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Known Children:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{children}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{spouse|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Spouse(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{spouse}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{allies|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Allies:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{allies}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{enemies|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Enemies:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{enemies}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{saber|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Lightsaber Color(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{saber}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{form|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Lightsaber Form(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{form}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{weapons|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Weapon(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{weapons}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{fightingstyle|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Fighting Style(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{fightingstyle}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;header {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | '''Chronology &amp; Political Information'''<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{profession|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Profession:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{profession}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{position|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Position:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{position}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{era|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Era(s):<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{era}}}}}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{affiliation|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Affiliation:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{affiliation}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{ship|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222 }}} {{!}} Personal Ship:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{ship}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{masters|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Known masters:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{masters}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{apprentices|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Known apprentices:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{apprentices}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{dossier|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Dossier:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{dossier}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> {{#if: {{{sheet|}}}|<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfoheader&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#222222;}}} {{!}} Character Sheet:<br /> {{!}} class=&quot;infoboxinfodata&quot; bgcolor={{{bgcolor_value|#2B2B2B;}}} {{!}}<br /> {{{sheet}}} }}<br /> |-<br /> |class=&quot;infoboxfooter {{lc:{{{order}}}}}&quot; colspan=&quot;2&quot; | {{Link color|Template:Character|{{#switch:{{{order|}}}<br /> |Sith<br /> |sith = &amp;#032; #90413C<br /> |Jedi<br /> |jedi = &amp;#032; #3B9156<br /> |Loyalist<br /> |loyalist = &amp;#032; #4584b8<br /> |Mercenary<br /> |mercenary = &amp;#032; #af732c<br /> |npc<br /> |NPC = &amp;#032; #85614B<br /> |&amp;#032; #686868}}|[ Source ]}}<br /> |}<br /> &lt;includeonly&gt;<br /> {{#ifeq: {{lc:{{{nocat|false}}}}} | false |<br /> {{#if:{{NAMESPACE}}| |<br /> {{#switch:{{{order|}}}<br /> |Sith<br /> |sith = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Sith]]<br /> |Jedi<br /> |jedi = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Jedi]]<br /> |loyalist<br /> |Loyalist = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Loyalists]]<br /> |mercenary<br /> |Mercenary = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Mercenaries]]<br /> |force disciple<br /> |disciple<br /> |force Disciple<br /> |Force disciple<br /> |Force Disciple = [[Category:Characters]] [[Category:Force Disciple]]<br /> |npc<br /> |NPC = [[Category:NPCs]]<br /> |[[Category:Character Needs Order]]}}<br /> {{DEFAULTSORT: {{#if: {{{lastname|}}} | {{{lastname}}} {{{firstname}}} | {{#if: {{{firstname|}}} | {{{firstname}}} | {{{name}}} }} }} }}<br /> |&lt;!-- Category suppressed --&gt;}}<br /> }}<br /> &lt;/includeonly&gt;&lt;noinclude&gt;<br /> {{Clear}}<br /> == Usage ==<br /> To use this template, paste the following code into the top of your userpage, filling all relevant fields: <br /> &lt;pre&gt;<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= (Character Order - see below)<br /> |image=<br /> |firstname= (include middle name or initial in this variable as well)<br /> |lastname= (Use last name ONLY in order to ensure proper categorization)<br /> |homeworld=<br /> |birth=<br /> |placeofbirth= (Don't use this AND homeworld)<br /> |death=<br /> |placeofdeath=<br /> |causeofdeath=<br /> |species=<br /> |gender=<br /> |hair=<br /> |eyes=<br /> |height=<br /> |weight=<br /> |cyber=<br /> |mother=<br /> |father=<br /> |siblings=<br /> |children=<br /> |spouse=<br /> |allies=<br /> |enemies=<br /> |saber=<br /> |form=<br /> |weapons=<br /> |fightingstyle=<br /> |profession=<br /> |position=<br /> |era=<br /> |affiliation=<br /> |ship=<br /> |masters=<br /> |apprentices=<br /> |associates=<br /> |drinkingbuddies=<br /> |dossier= [[dossier:IDNUM|IDNUM]]<br /> |sheet= [[charactersheet:IDNUM|IDNUM]] (for use with owned NPC's and alternate characters)<br /> }}&lt;/pre&gt;<br /> {|<br /> !colspan=4|Character Order Examples<br /> |-<br /> |{{Character |order=Sith |name=Sith}}<br /> |{{Character |order=Jedi |name=Jedi}}<br /> |{{Character |order=Force Disciple |name=Force Disciple}}<br /> |{{Character |order=NPC |name=NPC}}<br /> |-<br /> |{{Character |order=Loyalist |name=Loyalist}}<br /> |{{Character |order=Mercenary |name=Mercenary}}<br /> |{{Character |name=No Order}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Categorization ==<br /> This template automatically categorizes articles based on the order variable:<br /> {|class=&quot;fancy&quot;<br /> !class=&quot;sub-head&quot;|Order<br /> !class=&quot;sub-head&quot;|Category<br /> |-<br /> |Sith<br /> |[[:Category:Sith]]<br /> |-<br /> |Jedi<br /> |[[:Category:Jedi]]<br /> |-<br /> |Force Disciple<br /> |[[:Category:Force Disciple]]<br /> |-<br /> |Loyalist<br /> |[[:Category:Loyalists]]<br /> |-<br /> |Mercenary<br /> |[[:Category:Mercenaries]]<br /> |-<br /> |NPC<br /> |[[:Category:NPCs]]<br /> |-<br /> |No Order<br /> |[[:Category:Character Needs Order]]<br /> |-<br /> |colspan=2 class=&quot;foot&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> If the lastname variable is filled out, the default sort for the article becomes LASTNAME, Firstname.<br /> [[Category:Infobox templates|Character]]&lt;/noinclude&gt;</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Lulaire&diff=198541 2025-09-11T18:18:34Z

<p>AtraVentus: /* Personal Companions */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|nor}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order=Jedi<br /> |image=[[File:Lulairewikiresize.png|200px]]<br /> |firstname= Lulaire<br /> |homeworld= *[[Selen]]<br /> * [[Kasiya]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear and Age|ABY|10}}<br /> |species= [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender= Female<br /> |hair= Dark red to Golden Blonde<br /> |eyes= Orange<br /> |height= 5'6&quot;<br /> |weight= 149lbs<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:16854|16854]]<br /> |lastname=Sol'Vida<br /> |name=Lulaire<br /> |placeofbirth=Selen<br /> |form=Shien and Ataru<br /> |siblings=Matielda (Deceased), Grymiir (Adopted)<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Lulaire]]'s a [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]], a farmer, and a former member of the [[Dajorran Marshals]]. <br /> <br /> She's currently settling into her new life on Kasiya and picks up Brotherhood missions when summoned. <br /> <br /> == Background ==<br /> <br /> === History ===<br /> Lulaire and her identical twin sister, Matielda, were born on [[Selen]] to a massive family that worked at a farm. The Family had been on [[Selen]] for generations and they were known for their breeding animals and farming crops. They took extra care of the farm life and used their experience to pass onto from one child to another. Lulaire and Matielda, were the first ones in the family in possibly decades to display Force abilities. Their family did not want them to fall into temptations and they knew of history of Sith and with the Old Golds in Selen. So they reached out and the twins was trained under watchful eyes of a hidden Jedi Conclave.<br /> [[File:LularieJediwikiresize.png|200px|left|thumb|Lula wearing her Jedi Outfit]]<br /> <br /> === Jedi Conclave ===<br /> The girls have been going to [[starwars:Iridonia|Iridonia]], as it was the location for the Jedi Conclave. When Lula had her emotions under control and her aptitude with the Force increased, she visited the Jedi less and started to focus on the family and farm life more. The Jedi believed they did all they can to teach Lula, but Matie was very behind. She had to stay while Lulaire went home. A week later, the Jedi Conclave was attacked and everyone in the Conclave were killed. Her sister died only at the age of 20 in 30 ABY. With the Selenians apprehensive against any Force users and the Dark Jedi Brotherhood hunting them down, Lula had to keep her abilities a secret, even from her own massive family. Only her parents knew. <br /> <br /> Now that the politics for Selen had changed and the Dark Jedi Brotherhood became the Brotherhood, the Jedi were no longer being actively hunted, Lulaire still keeps her abilities and lightsaber hidden if she is able. <br /> <br /> ==== Discovering the Killer ====<br /> When Matielda items had arrived after her death, Lulaire had folded them and gently put them away. For a over a decade, finding the killer was never on her mind. Lula follows her own interpretation of the [[starwars:Jedi Code|Jedi Code]] the best she can. She felt that the Force will let her know who the killer was when it was time. Not too long after an [[Envoy Corps]] mission, she had woke up one morning and saw her sister by the closet where her items resided. It was then, Lula knew that the Force wanted her to find out who the killer of the Jedi Conclave that resided in Iridonia. She sought out help from a [[starwars:Kiffar|Kiffar]], named Hector Von Ricmore. Hector used Psychometry and gave the name of the killer that destroyed the Conclave.<br /> <br /> The killer was a [[starwars:Sith|Sith]] named [[Zenod'ande'rson|Anderson]]. <br /> <br /> == Description ==<br /> <br /> Lulaire has a calm demeanor and occasionally thinks outside of the box. She follows her interpretation of the Jedi Code, understanding there's a cycle of Life and Death. It was assumed that her upbringing on a farm that revolves around animal breeding and husbandry, she was exposed to the naturality of the cycle. She learned to trust in the Force and that it will guide her. Lulaire does not showcase or let anyone know she has the Force abilities, the past habits has her keep it hidden from others. It is noticeable strangers had found themselves struggling to understand her since she has a lazy drawl and a twang that noticeably get worse the more tired she is. <br /> <br /> She has long, lazy curls that stops midback. Her hair is a two-toned gradient shifting from a dark fiery red to a golden blonde as it travels down the length. Her body is curvy athletic build. Her eyes are bright tangerine. <br /> <br /> Her left arm is covered in slash like scars from an incident when she was younger. She was on an orbak that got spooked during the construction of a fence and she fell off, resulting her landing on wires. Her boot got caught and for a few minutes before she got freed, the barbed wires wrapped around her arm and her Firrerreo healing abilities tried to heal over it, resulting the scars. <br /> <br /> == Farmer Life ==<br /> [[File:Lulaireandcottonwithjazsigersize.png|left|thumb|Lulaire and Cotton by Jazzypenn]]<br /> Lulaire was born and raised in Selen's Sol'Vida Farms. <br /> <br /> The Sol'Vida family continued to expand and they realized they didn't want to take up anymore land on Selen. With that, some of the family had decided to relocate to Kasiya and expand the family farm further. After many months of negotiations and finding the right land, Lulaire became leader of the Sol'Vida farm on Kasiya. They took their a selected few of their prized breeds and are currently learning new crops to grow on Kasiya's land and climate. <br /> <br /> See: [[Sol'Vida Farm]]<br /> <br /> === Personal Companions ===<br /> It is noticeable that Lula has a tendency to name her animals after plants or trees.<br /> <br /> * Cedar - Her male Armadillo Girdled Lizard.<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/admin/items/112966 Cotton] - A young female [[starwars:Tuggle|Tuggle]] that she had found and adopted. It did not like the outdoors so it's a house-Tuggle in her home.<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/admin/items/66497 Bafforr] - Her female [[starwars:Narglatch|Narglatch]]. <br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/admin/items/77504 Bluebell] - Her male [[starwars:Tauntaun|Tauntaun]]. <br /> * Juvica - Her female Great Eared Nightjar.<br /> * [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/admin/items/70830 Takka] - Her male [[starwars:Boar-wolf|Boar-Wolf]].<br /> * [[Thane Skotos|The Lord]] - Her male [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Firrerreo Firrerreo]. <br /> [[Category:Arcona members]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Thane_Skotos&diff=198540 2025-09-11T18:17:20Z

<p>AtraVentus: /* History */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=None<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |masters= [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart]] (''Former'')<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> }}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking The Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts Of The Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving The Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only To Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship.<br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> ==== You Can Make It To The Sunrise ====<br /> <br /> Time, as it accumulates, tends to pass faster and faster without notice. For Atra, now acting under his true name of Thane Skotos, his time with the Council was largely a blur. When the former Justicar, [[Dacien Victae]], claimed the throne and became Grand Master, he voluntold Thane to become the next Deputy Grand Master. In this role, Thane went on to become a political pillar within the Brotherhood. No longer was he left to his own devices, allowed to research in peace until called upon to render judgement over conflicts. Now he had...responsibilities. He settled into a diplomats role, negotiating and maintaining contact with the Consuls of the various clans. <br /> <br /> The weight of that responsibility was tiring. Eventually, Thane realized that he was well and truly the monster he always thought he had been pretending to be. He knew it was far too late for him, and in that he found comfort. He could at least be the foil needed for the Light to shine. The kind Dark that did what was needed not out of desire or anger, but because it is a necessary component of life in the galaxy. Still, he wanted something of his own again. To get a bit of that lost humanity back. <br /> <br /> Time continued to pass, as ever, and eventually [[Marick Tyris Arconae|Marick]] called him to the [[The Flitz|Flitz]] where he made what could be considered a fateful encounter. It was hard to believe anyone could still be so naive and innocent within the Brotherhood's gravity, and yet he found proof in the chronically offline and out of the loop [[Lulaire]]. After a brief connection, the Deputy Grand Master found himself invited not as a diplomat, but as a friend to the [[Sol'Vida Farm|Sol'Vida farm]] in [[Taldryan]] space. Upon his eventual arrival, that unknowing meeting grew into a chance at a new home. A chance he opted to greedily accept. From that point on, the Sol'Vida farm became the place he went to ground whenever not on mission, going off the grid and without escort. <br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: /* We All Start Somewhere */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Eras|imp|rdb|exd|nor|featured}}<br /> {{Character<br /> |order= Force Disciple<br /> |image=[[File:11708-Thane-v3.png|250px]]<br /> |firstname=Thane<br /> |lastname=Skotos<br /> |homeworld= [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]<br /> |birth={{Birthyear_and_Age|ABY|5}}<br /> |species=[[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |eyes=Black sclera with a gold starburst at the center<br /> |height=6 Feet 4 Inches<br /> |weight=215 Pounds<br /> |allies=None<br /> |position=[[Deputy Grand Master]]<br /> |era= [[Dark Brotherhood Era]]<br /> |masters= [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart]] (''Former'')<br /> |dossier=[[dossier:11708|11708]]<br /> }}{{Quote|The light is cruel, shining upon those seeking solace in the dark...|Thane &quot;Atra&quot; Skotos}}<br /> <br /> '''Thane Skotos''' (pronounced skote-o-s), formerly under the pseudonym '''Atra Ventus''' (pronounced at-tra) and referred to as ''The Dark Seraphim'' or ''Darth Renatus'', was born on Corellia, where he spent most of his youth getting in trouble. A bit of a smart-Alec he tended to open his mouth when he shouldn't. Gaining the reputation as a hooligan the authorities weren't overly surprised to be called to the home of the Ventus family, yet they were surprised upon arriving. As the only survivor of the bloodbath one would think he'd be at the center of the media. This was not the case, in fact he fell off the grid completely. At least, until he woke up in a holding cell staring at [[Methyas Pepoi L'eonheart|Methyas]] and [[Locke Sonjie|Locke]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> ==== We All Start Somewhere ====<br /> The '''Ventus''' family comes from humble origins as farmers on [[starwars:Corellia|Corellia]]. While their name had not become known outside their small community they were still well loved. Always taking time to help out their neighbors, '''Liam Ventus''' and his wife '''Aryanna''' seemed to have the golden touch. It was into this world that Atra was born. Even as an infant his parents already knew he was bound to rebel. Bed times were more a suggestion than actual guidelines, food became anything he could get his hands on, and authority was something he all together ignored. Even still, his parents' good nature came out from time to time as he helped the other children out.<br /> <br /> Due to his rebellious streak, Atra became known to local law enforcement as readily as he was known by his neighbors. If something went awry, usually Atra would be involved somehow. Still, he payed attention in classes and was an avid learner; it was as if his mind had an unending appetite. Among his studies were the basic tenants of self defense. It was from his father that he learned this. Despite the relative peace of their society, Liam knew the dangers of the world, and more notably of just about any experience to be had off-world. Through this father-son training Liam imparted his beliefs and his ways unto his son.<br /> <br /> In 21 ABY, [[starwars:Corellian Security Force|CorSec]] received complaints from the locals and made their way to the Ventus grounds. Far from their first journey, CorSec officers expected to find Atra up to no good again. Instead, as they arrived, they found the power grid shorting out and an eerie silence. No longer certain as what to expect the officers made their way warily to the entrance. Keying in the security override the door slid open with a hiss, revealing the contents inside. It was hard to see at first but as the lights flickered and sparked they were granted flashes of crimson. The first officer couldn't stomach what he saw and collapsed to the ground heaving. Activating a flashlight another of the officers did a quick scan of the room. In terms of the room, nothing was stolen or damaged, but that was the end of the normality. The crimson stain of blood coated the floor, splattered upon the walls, and filling the nostrils of the officers. In the center of the room lay three limp forms, their clothes torn and bloody. <br /> <br /> The officers already knew by the amount of blood that survival was unlikely, if not impossible. As they carefully entered the room they reached down and rolled the still form of Liam face up. It was with heavy hearts that they did the same for Aryanna. Finally they came to Atra, wearing only his sleeping pants. Even at 16 his stature was immense, easily confused with someone older and all muscle from his work as a farmer. His back was covered in burns, possibly from a blaster but the officers couldn't be sure. Flipping him over the first officer almost heaved again. Atra's torso was split open from the upper left of his chest to the lower right. White bone glistened from the ribs of his chest through the crimson of his blood. The officers nearly jumped out of their skins as a weak cough escaped his lips.<br /> <br /> Moving fast CorSec was able to bring Atra to the nearest medical facility, which managed to save his life. His recovery was long, physically, but longer still mentally. Even after two years, as the scar on his chest bore a grizzly reminder to his fate so too did the mental scars he didn't bother hiding. Often he was found in the center of cantina brawls, whether he started them or finished them. It was in this way, in 25 ABY, that Atra disappeared from common record. It is unclear who started the brawl, but what is known is that a high ranking member of CorSec was killed during the fight and blame rested with Atra. As CorSec officers arrived Atra was questioned by a single officer. The conversation consisted of hushed tones and finally an acknowledgement from Atra. Shortly after Atra and the officer departed another detachment of CorSec officers arrived. When asked where Atra had gone, they were surprised to hear about the officer. This was the first official tangent of CorSec to arrive, and there had been no officers sent ahead. Atra had not been seen since then.<br /> <br /> ==== Breaking the Chains ====<br /> <br /> Atra was discovered amongst the ruined chambers of a prison break in the Cenota Facilty by Methyas and Locke whilst they were investigating. Immediately the unknowns of the situation put Locke and himself at odds. Methyas intervened and took the Corellian to be his apprentice. As a group, they moved through the facility to find the Alchemic horrors within, and [[Tsainetomo Keibatsu Sadow]]. The warrior made short work of the two Dark Jedi, for some reason leaving Atra alone as he passed. In a great deal of pain, they made their way to the Marakith Skyhook where they could re-evaluate the situation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra Ventus fairuse.png|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra in his attire as of becoming Quaestor]]<br /> <br /> On the Skyhook they made plans to blend with the crowds of the Kel Rasha Spaceport with the intent of discovering the Terrorists before they could make their move. This bid was fruitful as they discovered more than they bargained for, Locke and Atra getting wounded in the process. They were able to track the Terrorists to a base hidden on the seventh moon of [[Inos]].<br /> <br /> Within the facility, they discovered the presence of the Organization, and evidence of a super soldier program. These soldiers made an appearance as they brought their as of yet unknown strength to bear upon the Dark Jedi. Locke and Atra were once again wounded in the encounter, something Atra was beginning to begrudge.<br /> <br /> Upon returning to the Marakith Skyhook with their newfound knowledge a coup d'etat was performed upon [[Macron Goura Sadow|Macron]], the man who was behind Atra's five year imprisonment and experimentation. During the battle Macron nearly fatally wounded Atra, leaving his mark upon the Corellian's chest. In the aftermath, Atra was appointed [[Quaestor]] of [[House Shar Dakhan]], a position he had no previous knowledge of. After receiving medical treatment, the Corellian was sent off with [[Mirado Pepoi L'eonheart|Mirado]], his master's brother, for more personal combat training.<br /> <br /> During training Mirado and Atra received notice that they were to travel to Kar Alabrek and hunt down Tsainetomo. This was a task Atra did not revel, having seen the Son of Sadow fight once more. Still, they followed their orders. Shortly after arriving they encountered members of Arcona already engaging Sai. After interfering, the pair discovered there was far more going on than they first realized.<br /> <br /> Tsainetomo was making the ultimate sacrifice, giving up his home and family to become the enemy to unite the clan. Atra respected the man all the more for it, developing admiration for the wayward warrior. In addition, it was Sai's goal to put an end to one of his greatest mistakes, the clone [[Delta-32|Orenth]]. Developing the plan, a temporary alliance was forged between Sadowans and Arconans as they worked together to end this threat.<br /> <br /> Atra became a temporary partner with [[Marick Arconae|Marick]], the Proconsul of Clan Arcona. Together they were able to track down and confront Orenth. During this encounter, Atra and Mirado became privy to the Arconan's [[Arconan Force Wraiths|Force Wraith]], witnessing it first hand. In the following encounter the group was separated, leaving Atra broken and alone with the clone, Orenth. Seemingly defeated, Atra's hidden persona took over, betraying the truth behind the experiment. He was deemed a failure because the extent of the experimentation performed by Macron had shown no effect, but the true face of the experiment belied the effectiveness of them. Orenth was left crushed and defeated, no longer a threat to anyone.<br /> <br /> Upon returning, though their initial mission was a failure, Atra was anointed with Knighthood, his new found skills and adeptness recognized by the Summit he now served.<br /> <br /> [[File:Anima_Commission_KaelaCroft.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Atra Ventus in 34 ABY]]<br /> <br /> ==== Ghosts of the Past ====<br /> <br /> In the lull upon his return, Atra commissioned a secret investigation into his own genetic structure. As an experiment of the Mad Alchemist, the Quaestor needed to understand the extent of his alterations. With something as simple as a DNA test, Atra discovered his life was more of a mystery than he knew. Based on the results, it was ascertained that his father, at least, had been a [[starwars:Firrerreo|Firrerreo]]. This had been completely unknown to him growing up. Speaking further with the Geneticist he had commissioned, several aspects of the Alchemist's tests became clear. The tests were murky in regards to his mother, but they did recognize signs of genetic tampering that resulted in Atra's dark hair colouring, as opposed to the white the species was known for. They could also see into the Ultraviolet spectrum, something that had passed on to him and had resulted in Macron trying to pull that ability out of his very dna. The test had failed in the most painful of manners, nearly rendering him blind. Less noticeably, his canines were extended compared to what was typically associated with humanoids, giving his grin an animalistic quality.<br /> <br /> The discovery of such hidden truths within his own past prompted Atra to delve deeper, perhaps utilizing the newly formed SHADOW program from [[Marka Ragnos]]. It was not to be, as the [[Orian Incursion]] was enacted. During the fight, with the Firebases almost lost to the opposing forces, Atra ordered their self-destruction. The order was given without the knowledge of Summit and resulted in the deaths of countless DSOG and Sadowans alike.<br /> <br /> ==== Surviving the Plague ====<br /> <br /> Memories of the Horizons plague will haunt Atra like the scar upon his throat. A grim reminder to the morbid tale. While the Brotherhood fell to the rage-inducing effects of the Force-siphoning Plague, he fought to retain his sanity alongside a myriad of forces. Among those were his old master and [[Brent &quot;Archangel&quot; Ligur Victae|Archangel]] of Palatinae. Cut off from the group, in the middle of a fierce fire fight, he finally succumbed to the plague. Suddenly cut off from the Force and feeling more alone than ever, he was distracted long enough for a stray blaster bolt to catch him in the throat. Falling immediately unconscious from the shock and pain, it was Archangel that pulled him from the battlefield and returned him to the forces led by Kalia, the Quaestor of Marka Ragnos. She immediately brought his near lifeless form to his old master, Methyas, who did what he could to repair the damage.<br /> <br /> Too far gone, it was left to Atra's natural healing to aid in his recovery. The scarring too extreme, the Proconsul was left unable to speak. Refusing to face his long time phobia and undergo cybernetic surgery, Atra turned to the Force once more for aid. Taking to telepathy like a fish to water, he remained mute except for when he deemed it required of him to speak within the minds of those around him.<br /> <br /> ==== On the Shores of Crusade ====<br /> <br /> The Dark Crusade took its toll on both the mind and body. Through hardships on [[Nfolgai]] and [[starwars:Khar Delba|Khar Delba]] Atra became more and more disillusioned in regards to the war effort. He realized with each passing day that he lacked the power to defend anyone, and started making plans. Reaching out of his comfort zone, he reached out to [[Xia Long]] (Sildrin Sadow) to learn more of the Sadow Apostates. The meeting was enlightening, though he couldn't make much sense of it at the time. Turning his attentions elsewhere, he decided to make a desperate gamble. Banking on the One Sith presence within the Orian System, Atra took it upon himself to ply what little knowledge of Sith Alchemy he had learned from Macron and siphon the power from an Elder class opponent.<br /> <br /> The plan backfired in more than one way, resulting in his capture and subsequent torture. Through a series of events, Sildrin was also taken in by the One Sith. During the ensuing events, Atra released his most primal instincts, which were fragmented during his experimentation. Using his bestial rage, Atra killed his captors and then rushed to perform the ritual. The results were an utter failure, causing the corruption of his own flesh starting in his right arm. Through quick thinking, Sildrin suppressed his connection to the Force and halted the spreading of the corruption. In shame, Atra and Sildrin returned to Sepros while the Proconsul did his best to hide the corruption from prying eyes. <br /> <br /> To better facilitate those who were unresponsive to his telepathic methods, Atra worked with the Alchemists of Naga Sadow to develop a synthetic larynx and return his voice.<br /> <br /> ==== Burn Too Bright, Only to Snuff Out ====<br /> <br /> After his abrupt departure from Naga Sadow, the once Proconsul of the Clan seemingly disappeared from existence. The names Atra Ventus, nor Xue Long, were no longer uttered, not even upon a whisper. Corruption and mistakes had left their mark and what remained was cut away, leaving only Anima in its place. His arm was lost somewhere along the way, the wounds self inflicted, and replaced with a cybernetic replacement. At some point even his sense of self dissolved. In actuality, Atra had taken on a lover during his absence. It was the death of this woman and their young daughter that broke what little will to live remained within him. It was at this point in time he took on the name Anima, the perfect term to describe what remains after the surface is peeled away. Not content to merely waste away with inaction, his newly realized, singular goal became his utter fixation. <br /> <br /> The elimination of all sources of Force in the galaxy.<br /> <br /> Naturally, such a daunting task was not one he advertised, though his reputation as a killer became well known. That is to say, he was a killer that exclusively hunted those believed to be Force Sensitive, or proven users. It was a simple, easy to understand life, and the seemingly never ending quest sated his near out of control blood lust to the point that he could once again function clear of mind. It was only after almost two years of this existence that he was once more contacted by his old master, Methyas. It seemed the Blind Man had need of his particular set of skills, and Anima was more than happy to oblige so long as their goals ran parallel.<br /> <br /> ==== Death And Rebirth ====<br /> <br /> Upon his return, Anima slowly fell away and his natural persona grew once more. It was not only his return to the Clan of Naga Sadow, but a return to being Atra Ventus once more. As Methyas had hoped, Atra was quickly inducted into leadership once more. Starting as the Battleteam Leader of [[Devil's Shroud]], Atra quickly got to work re-establishing his old connections. Locke took notice of his old friend, not willing to overlook his activity, and placed him as [[Rollmaster]] for the Clan. <br /> <br /> It was a better result than he could have hoped for. In his new capacity, Atra was able to monitor the growth of the Clan directly. From his vantage point as Rollmaster, the Firrerreon and his former master could keep a finger on the pulse of the clan and — if needed — take measures to ensure the Clan remained united against a common enemy. However, that arrangement was not one that would last. Soon, Locke was calling on Atra once more to take on a more direct leadership role.<br /> <br /> Once again, Atra Ventus became the Quaestor of Shar Dakhan. He barely had time to settle into the position when the Clan began to fracture. A rift was formed between the Consul and two splinter cells: those who followed the Prophet [[Xanos]] and the man who had become Rollmaster in Atra's wake — [[Marcus Kiriyu]]. The stars of Orion had become active and Xanos sought to complete a ritual that would wipe out life in the system with the help of his apprentice [[Sildrin_Lyonsbane|Sildrin]] — or as a victim of her manipulations. In his own regard, Marcus had seen visions in the Force and sought to claim the power of Orion for himself and the Clan leadership alongside it.<br /> <br /> Locke, of course, put the needs of the Clan and system first as he had done so many times before. Atra Ventus took control of a strike team and battled alongside the Clansmen as the first feet on the ground. However, there was an underlying conflict within the greater encounter. Atra sought to face the Avatar of Strife, and his own brother in arms: [[Shi Long]]. With the reappearance of Methyas, Atra was ferried to the steps of the ruins where the Prophet had encamped for the ritual. There he heard the whispers of Xia Long, alongside Shi himself. The desired battle was never to be, however, as Marcus Kiriyu arrived with the shards of Orian. He took the power into himself and it nearly destroyed him... but the ritual was thwarted. There were no victors, and the schism created within the Clan were not so easily mended. Though, one thread had been re-forged as a result. Atra had reclaimed his title of Xue Long and begun mending the rift he had created between himself and the matriarch, Sildrin.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was left tired and disillusioned after the entire encounter. Why had he come back to a Clan and inject himself directly into the never-ending cycle of conflict that came with it? He barely had enough time to settle when a new threat arrived. The Progenitor — an ancient [[Disciplines#Techweaver|Techweaver]] that had become more machine than man — arrived on [[Sepros]]. With him came his technological horrors and an immediate threat against the Clan that was not so easily thwarted. Chaos took hold within the Shadow Lands of Sepros and it fell to the Quaestors to lead the charge once more. <br /> <br /> As Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Atra lead the bulk of the ground forces into the Shadow Lands. He took a small group of Clansmen with him. Among those who came with him were Sildrin, Shi, and [[Bentre Stahoes]]. While fending off attacks from mechanical monstrosities of various designs — arachnids and mashups of beasts — they managed to locate the central command structure. Bentre, seeking to prove himself, designed a mechanism for triggering a self-destruct sequence within the transport that had initially brought the Progenitor and his forces. Unfortunately, their path within that ship turned into a trap. <br /> <br /> Swarmed by the sheer number of enemies, the team had to retreat. All but Atra, that is. In order to ensure the others made it out, the Quaestor trapped himself inside the main cargo hold. That act cut off the pursuit that would have eventually slaughtered them. In a final act of desperation, Atra gave himself over to the Force and waded into battle without care for the damage he sustained. Against the odds he managed to use the device he had stolen from Bentre to trigger the ship's self-destruct, with himself still inside.<br /> <br /> That was the last time Atra would be seen by the Clan of Naga Sadow, at least as Quaestor. With the loss of the command ship, the droids became little more than a nuisance for the forces of Sadow. Once fully purged, and Locke had a chance to take stock of the situation, the losses were confirmed and acknowledged. The Consul paid tribute in a small way to his old friend, creating an inconsequential monument upon the grounds of the [[Temple of Sorrow]].<br /> <br /> Though Atra was ready to die, fate had other plans. An old enemy of the Long had been assisting the Progenitor's efforts against Clan Naga Sadow and had left a team to recover Atra's body if given the opportunity. It was risky, but they managed to complete that mission. The Firrerreon was a mess, for lack of better terms, and hung onto life by the thinnest of threads. It was in that state they locked him in carbonite to be delivered to their employer, Yuki.<br /> <br /> It was months before Xia Long began piecing together the clues that would lead her to believe Atra's body, at least, had been recovered by a collector. With the help of [[Keira Viru]], who had come across the matriarch in her efforts to find information pertaining to her mother, they tracked Yuki to an art gala. As the current Quaestor of Shar Dakhan, Keira called on her Black Guard to take them to the event. [[Qyreia Arronen]] obliged and the trio eventually accomplished their task. They not only recovered the frozen remains of the former Quaestor, but found him to be alive. Keira, having been cared for by the L'eonheart family, contacted Naomi for help. <br /> <br /> Well outside the bounds of Sadow space, Atra Ventus was revived and left in the care of Methyas' wife. In a way, he had been reborn. Trapped in carbonite, he had been held at the cusp of death and the effects lingered. Rising into consciousness for the briefest of moments, Atra saw Keira for the first time and — in his delirium — called her by her mother's name: Renora. In that moment, and Sildrin's subsequent confirmation, Keira realized they had just rescued the father she had never known.<br /> <br /> ==== The Revenant ====<br /> <br /> Returning to Clan Naga Sadow was not in the cards for Atra. His recovery was a long process and afforded him much time to think. Embroiled in his trauma came the loss of Atra as he had been before, leaving a cold and uncaring man in his stead. He lacked purpose and any sense of direction he once had. In an effort to find that once more, the Firrerreon sought out the [[Antei Combat Center]] and [[Marick Arconae]]. Instead, he found the [[Inquisitorius]]. The newly appointed [[Voice of the Brotherhood]], [[Evant Taelyan]], saw the opportunity in a man without ties to any Clan and the devotion to the Brotherhood in Atra's history. <br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_Sildrin_sketchy_linez.jpg|250px|left|none|thumb|Atra and Sildrin]]<br /> <br /> It was that opportunity which raised Atra up to the rank of a Grand Inquisitor, and anointed him [[Praetor]] to the Voice as well. He operated in the shadows of the Brotherhood and quickly became a bane for those who called themselves the Resistance. He was akin to a boogeyman in the dark. There was no clan or home base for him to be tracked to, but he became recognizable just the same. His participation and planning among the Inquisitors brought him into constant conflict with the enemies both within and outside the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> It was in this capacity that his team formed. First he found a pilot in the form of [[Atra_Ventus#Lux_Venia_-_The_Pilot|Lux Venia]]. She wasn't one to shy away from anything, least of all Atra, and often spoke her mind. It was somehow refreshing to him and would not be unwise to attribute those encounters towards the Firrerreon's slow return to form in terms of his former joking self. The final piece of his team was a young but dedicated Inquisitor: [[Atra_Ventus#Adalinde_-_The_Enforcer|Adalinde]]. As a unit, they worked to end the immediate threat to the Brotherhood and track down the Clan of [[Odan-Urr]].<br /> <br /> At the same time, Atra was left to contend with his newly rediscovered daughter. Only, the situation was far more complicated than that. His daughter had been killed by Yuki at the same time Atra had lost his lover, Renora. That had been only a few short years prior and yet there she was once more and fully grown at that. A clone commissioned by Yuki and subjected to accelerated aging. Still, she was desperate to foster the only connection she had to the galaxy in the form of her genetic father. Not willing to lose anything precious to him again, Atra — understandably — kept her at a distance despite her efforts. <br /> <br /> Even so, Atra was not immune to the wants and desires of a relatively normal life. The once matriarch of the Longs, Sildrin Lyonsbane, had abandoned her home and title within Clan Naga Sadow. During that time, their rekindled friendship had grown into something that neither of them would willingly acknowledge. Despite the dangers it represented, however, their connection couldn't be ignored forever. Eventually, the first crack formed in their resolve and the pair fell into step with one another. Their intimacy was a quiet thing, not flaunted or announced, but a natural extension of their existing relationship.<br /> <br /> Not all of his meetings in this time, however, were positive. Often Atra acted much like a second Voice within the Brotherhood, while Evant's time was split between tasks. In this capacity, Atra operated the Inquisitorius with a greater autonomy than he would have otherwise. During the course of a mission he came across the Consul of Clan Odan-Urr for the first time. The encounter with [[Turel Sorenn]] was not a positive one. The two men fought in an attempt to capture one another, neither wishing to miss the golden opportunity to capture the de facto leaders of the opposing factions. Neither came away the victor, and their rivalry took its first steps. In terms of personality, there were some similarities between them that were immediately apparent. Namely their fondness for sarcasm and retort. This made them more &quot;frienemies&quot; in a sense as they seemed to have something resembling fun during their exchanges. Their doctrines, however, couldn't be more opposed. Atra was steadfast in his loyalty to the Brotherhood, even if not to any one Clan or even the Grand Master, but to the structure of it. That put him at odds with any who resisted the order it represented.<br /> [[File:11708_AtraVentus_intheclub.png|150px|right|none|thumb|Atra spotted at The Sinning Den]]<br /> With time, the purpose behind Evant's split focus came to fruition with the Grand Master appointing him as the newly formed Regent of the Brotherhood. In the wake of his departure, Atra waited to find out what changes would occur. As a surprise to some, considering the ties Arcona had to the Resistance, Marick Arconae was appointed to the role of Voice and dropped his former title in favor of the name &quot;Tyris&quot;. That left yet another void in the structure of the Brotherhood. Marick made what he felt to be the most logical decision and, in what could be considered a reward for his service, Atra Ventus became the latest [[Combat Master]] within the Brotherhood and granted oversight of the Antei Combat Center.<br /> <br /> Still, Atra was uneasy. Too few eyes remained within the clan of [[Arcona]]. They had held the title of First Clan for so long that their audacity was beginning to show with their inclination to assist Odan-Urr against the Brotherhood itself. Eschewing his desire to remain devoid of Clan ties, Atra made the necessary arrangements to be assigned to [[House Galeres]] within Arcona. He would swear no oaths, and his loyalty would be plain to the prevailing Consul: [[Atyiru Caesura Entar|Atyiru]]. They had met several times already in his capacity as Praetor. There was no use assuming a lie that even the blind would see through. Despite knowing his intended purpose — to keep tabs on the activities of Arcona — the Shadow Lady welcomed him amongst her clan, even though he felt anything but ''welcome''.<br /> <br /> ==== Conflict And Change ====<br /> <br /> The following years could very easily be considered a blur for Atra. Most notably, the Firrerreon ascended to take a seat upon the [[Dark Council]] and became the second [[Regent]] to stand among them. In that time, conflict fell upon the Brotherhood once more from an outside source. [[The Collective]] struck hard and with a ferocity that left many bewildered and refocusing. <br /> <br /> Atra found himself trapped behind a desk for much of this time. He was relegated to spectator as he coordinated asset manufacturing and repair as Regent, as well as allocation and distribution to ensure the war effort remained functional.<br /> <br /> == Notable Attire ==<br /> <br /> Thane tends to alter his attire based on the environment, but tends to favour asymmetry with a fondness for black and gold colour schemes, accentuating them with touches of gold.<br /> <br /> [[File:Atra_DC_web.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his Councilor attire]]<br /> [[File:Thane_Casual_small.jpg|150px||none|thumb|Atra wearing his casual attire]]<br /> <br /> '''--More to come--'''<br /> <br /> == Notable Companions ==<br /> [[File:Adalinde_Lux_KaRolding.jpg|250px|right|none|thumb|Adalinde (left) and Lux Venia (right)]]<br /> ==== Adalinde ====<br /> <br /> [[Adalinde]] is a former aristocrat that dedicated herself to her studies and was recruited into the Inquisitorius shortly after its inception. She remained fiercely loyal to the cause, anger and pain fueling the power within her. She was recognized as a suitable weapon by those with the necessary influence and soon found herself being pushed through the ranks. Her rise found her assigned to Thane - who was acting in dual capacity as an Inquisitor and Praetor to the Voice. It is there she remained, functioning as his enforcer and eventually something more, which were roles she found herself reveling in.<br /> <br /> ==== Lux Venia ====<br /> <br /> [[Lux Venia]] was once Atra's exclusive pilot for Inquisitorius excursions. However, she fully dedicated herself to the cause with the increasing aggression of [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/The_Collective the Collective]. Taking on the role of a top ace for the Inquisitorius, Lux still finds the time to meet up with the man she came to call friend, even still acting as his pilot, but Atra was no longer Lux's exclusive patron.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sith Lords]][[Category:Council members]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Outer_Rim_Wrestling&diff=197672 2025-06-10T19:55:30Z

<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Construction}}<br /> {{Eras|nor}}{{Organization|name=Outer Rim Wrestling|founder=[[Alex Draconis]]|founded=42 ABY|era=[[New Order era]]|members=*[[charactersheet:23557|Killer Whale]]|image=[[File:Orw logo.jpg|250px]]|location=[[Hod Haran's Folly]]}}<br /> Following the buyout and subsequent consolidation with the [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/competitions/18346 '''Galactic Wrestling Federation'''], '''Outer Rim Wrestling''' is the premier professional wrestling entertainment promotion in the galaxy. Owned and operated by [[Alex Draconis]], ORW is devoted to providing galactic-quality displays of action and athleticism while also maintaining the highest possible standards of health and safety for its wrestlers. While based out of the Parjai Arena at the Hotel Tome'tayl at [[Hod Haran's Folly]], ORW is a travelling act putting on events at arenas and venues all across the galaxy.<br /> <br /> === Roster ===<br /> <br /> &lt;center&gt;<br /> {|table width=&quot;80%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;4&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Tomato&quot;| '''ORW Champion'''<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;4&quot; | The '''ORW Champion''' is the current holder of the Undisputed Galactic Champion belt. The championship match takes place each year at Galactamania, and is one of the most anticipated matches every year.<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;10%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Profile Image'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;15%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Details'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;60%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Short Bio'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;15%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Signature Moves'''<br /> |-<br /> | [[File:Orw logo.jpg|130px]]<br /> | '''[[charactersheet:23557|Killer Whale]]''' &lt;br&gt; The Hulking Herglic &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; <br /> | Killer Whale is a boisterous and fun-loving giant, bringing an immense positive energy to the ring. His whole career has been spent as a symbol of hope and justice in the ring, as well as being the public face of Outer Rim Wrestling.<br /> |<br /> * Slammu (Dangan Bomb)<br /> * Cetacean Spike (Tiger Driver)<br /> * Tsunami Crash (Stinger Splash)<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;4&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Tomato&quot;| '''Tag Champions'''<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;4&quot; | The Galactic Team Championship belt is a highly sought after symbol of power and skill, marking its holders as the '''Tag Team Champions''' of the ORW. The championship match for this belt takes place every year at Gra'tua.<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;10%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Profile Image'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;15%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Details'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;60%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Short Bio'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;15%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Signature Moves'''<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> |'''Vacant'''<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> |'''Vacant'''<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;4&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Tomato&quot;| '''Active Wrestlers'''<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;4&quot; | The roster of currently active wrestlers taking part in ORW activities, not currently holding a championship.<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;10%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Profile Image'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;15%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Details'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;60%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Short Bio'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;15%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Signature Moves'''<br /> |-<br /> | [[File:Orw logo.jpg|130px]]<br /> | '''[[charactersheet:22313|Graaka]]'''<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> | [[File:Orw logo.jpg|130px]]<br /> | '''[[charactersheet:24454|The Golden Sage]]'''<br /> | [[Nejj Ithurinos]] goes by the in-ring name &quot;The Golden Sage&quot; when performing. More Bio To Come.<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;4&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Tomato&quot;| '''Retired or Inactive'''<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;4&quot; | Whether retired, injured, or on leave for personal reasons, these wrestlers are not currently active in the ORW roster.<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;10%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Profile Image'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;15%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Details'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;60%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Short Bio'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;15%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Signature Moves'''<br /> |-<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;4&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Tomato&quot;|<br /> |}<br /> &lt;/center&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Organizations]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=XP_Policy&diff=195847 2025-01-25T02:11:14Z

<p>AtraVentus: Undo revision 195829 by Len Iode (talk)</p> <hr /> <div>{{Master at Arms}}<br /> {{Eras|real}}<br /> <br /> This XP Policy outlines how a member can earn XP in the experience system. This policy is approved by the Grand Master and is enforced for integrity by the Dark Council. <br /> <br /> ===XP Based Awarding===<br /> <br /> Promotions and Medals can be awarded based on XP earned from the site-tracked activities listed below (e.g., competitions, crescents, clusters, SA courses, etc.). XP used to award a medal is called &quot;Medal XP&quot; and is equal to the member's lifetime XP value, excluding any corrections minus the full value of their combined merit and sacramental awards. Promotions do not reset Medal XP, '''nor do Medals reset Promotion XP'''. <br /> <br /> Members can receive a medal with an XP value equal to their accrued Medal XP. Medals awarded solely based on Medal XP do not award additional XP. However, DB activity that is not tracked by the site and automatically credited with XP, such as project and leadership work, can also contribute towards medals as explained below:<br /> <br /> Without further justification, leaders can award medals with a value less than or equal to a member’s Medal XP. Medals with a value less than or equal to Medal XP do '''not grant additional XP''' to the receiving member because the underlying activities have already done so.<br /> <br /> If a member has leadership or project activity that leaders want to recognize with a medal, with or without any accrued Medal XP, they can submit a medal recommendation for approval by the MAA detailing what that member has done – much like the old medal system.<br /> <br /> If an approved medal '''exceeds''' the member’s Medal XP, then the medal '''will grant additional XP''' at least equal to the difference between the medal’s value and the member’s Medal XP. The total XP earned is equal to the value of non-site-tracked XP applied to the medal.<br /> <br /> ===Award XP Values===<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Award XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Merit/Sacramental'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Cross<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> | Anteian Cross<br /> | 450<br /> |-<br /> | Steel Cross<br /> | 1012<br /> |-<br /> | Grand Cross<br /> | 2278<br /> |-<br /> | Sapphire Blade<br /> | 5125<br /> |-<br /> | Amethyst Kukri<br /> | 11533<br /> |-<br /> | Ruby Scepter<br /> | 25949<br /> |-<br /> | Emerald Dagger<br /> | 58385<br /> |-<br /> | Diamond Sword<br /> | 131368<br /> |-<br /> | Silver Sash<br /> | 295578<br /> |-<br /> | Golden Lightsaber<br /> | 665051<br /> |-<br /> | Dantes Spear<br /> | 1330102<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Crescent/Novae'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Vendetta Seal<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Quartz Star<br /> | 10<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Topaz Star<br /> | 15<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Emerald Star<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Sapphire Star<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Amethyst Star<br /> | 75<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Ruby Star<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Diamond Star<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> | Bronze Nova<br /> | 300<br /> |-<br /> | Silver Nova<br /> | 450<br /> |-<br /> | Gold Nova<br /> | 600<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Cluster'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Earth<br /> | 1<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Fire<br /> | 1<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Ice<br /> | 5<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Graphite<br /> | 5<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Scroll'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Side Scroll<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of Foundation<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of the Master<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of Indoctrination<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Competition Participation/Organization XP Values===<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Competition Participation/Organization XP Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Tier'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Participant**'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Organizer**'''<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 5<br /> | 15<br /> | 30<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 4<br /> | 20<br /> | 40<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 3<br /> | 25<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 2<br /> | 30<br /> | 60<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 1/Vendetta<br /> | 35<br /> | 70<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Competitions upgraded by [[Crescents|tiering]] will have only the awards upgraded, not the participant or organizer XP values.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;**&lt;/nowiki&gt;Container/Bracket competitions will not generate participation/organization points.<br /> <br /> ===RP Session XP Values===<br /> This is XP garnered by either participating or dm'ing roleplaying sessions on discord. Note that a 100-word minimum is required for a session to grant XP.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''RP Session Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Source'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Player<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | DM<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Shadow Academy Degree XP Values===<br /> This is XP garnered through the completion of Shadow Academy degrees. Different degrees are worth different amounts of XP.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Shadow Academy Degree XP Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Degree'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Pundit<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Maven<br /> | 75<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Savant<br /> | 125<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Sage<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Other XP Source Values===<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Other XP Source Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Source'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Any SA Course Completed***<br /> | 10<br /> |-<br /> | Each rank in each primary society<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Legion of the Scholar<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Pendant of Blood<br /> | 20<br /> |-<br /> | First CS Created Trophy<br /> | 15<br /> |-<br /> | Discord linked to dossier<br /> | 5<br /> |-<br /> | Each rank in Supplemental Society trophies (RP, ACC) ****<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> |Competition approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3 (except word count approvals, which grant 5 XP)<br /> |-<br /> |Request approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Avatar approval/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Character sheet approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Item aspect approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Gaming submission approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |RP session word count approval<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |5<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;***&lt;/nowiki&gt;Excludes the Trial of Identity, Trial of Acquisition and 'Trivia' exams created for the purpose of a a Vendetta, which have no XP value.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;****&lt;/nowiki&gt;Tracked using the 'Players gonna play' and 'You can certainly try' trophies.<br /> <br /> ===Rank Threshholds===<br /> The following are the threshold XP accruals required for each rank.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Rank Thresholds'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Rank'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Accrued XP'''<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 1<br /> | N/A<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 2<br /> | N/A<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 3<br /> | 1<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 4<br /> | 350<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 1<br /> | 800<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 2<br /> | 1300<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 3<br /> | 2150<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 4<br /> | 3600<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 1<br /> | 6800<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 2<br /> | 12500<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 3<br /> | 23000<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 4<br /> | 44000<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 1<br /> | 85000<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 2<br /> | 167500<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 3<br /> | 330000 and additional requirements (see below)<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 4<br /> | 655000 and additional requirements (see below)<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Elder Promotions===<br /> <br /> Promotions to the ranks of [[EL3|Elder 3]] and [[EL4|Elder 4]] are subject to additional requirements: <br /> <br /> At least three years aggregate time as a Consul (or independent unit leader) or member of the Council. Simply holding a position is not sufficient. Consideration will be given to a member's contributions to the club as well as whether their time-in-position was active or inactive. Highly impactful work in positions other than Consul or Council may also be considered. <br /> <br /> Further, the member's sacramental awards will be reviewed to ensure that they are justified by their recommendations, as some high sacramentals have been awarded in years past for as little as winning a single competition. The value of any medals that do not pass this review will be reduced or deducted from the member's XP total solely for purposes of determining whether the member meets the required XP threshold.<br /> [[Category:MAA Policies]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Master at Arms}}<br /> {{Eras|real}}<br /> <br /> This XP Policy outlines how a member can earn XP in the experience system. This policy is approved by the Grand Master and is enforced for integrity by the Dark Council. <br /> <br /> ===XP Based Awarding===<br /> <br /> Promotions and Medals can be awarded based on XP earned from the site-tracked activities listed below (e.g., competitions, crescents, clusters, SA courses, etc.). XP used to award a medal is called &quot;Medal XP&quot; and is equal to the member's lifetime XP value, excluding any corrections minus the full value of their combined merit and sacramental awards. Promotions do not reset Medal XP, '''nor do Medals reset Promotion XP'''. <br /> <br /> Members can receive a medal with an XP value equal to their accrued Medal XP. Medals awarded solely based on Medal XP do not award additional XP. However, DB activity that is not tracked by the site and automatically credited with XP, such as project and leadership work, can also contribute towards medals as explained below:<br /> <br /> Without further justification, leaders can award medals with a value less than or equal to a member’s Medal XP. Medals with a value less than or equal to Medal XP do '''not grant additional XP''' to the receiving member because the underlying activities have already done so.<br /> <br /> If a member has leadership or project activity that leaders want to recognize with a medal, with or without any accrued Medal XP, they can submit a medal recommendation for approval by the MAA detailing what that member has done – much like the old medal system.<br /> <br /> If an approved medal '''exceeds''' the member’s Medal XP, then the medal '''will grant additional XP''' at least equal to the difference between the medal’s value and the member’s Medal XP. The total XP earned is equal to the value of non-site-tracked XP applied to the medal.<br /> <br /> ===Award XP Values===<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Award XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Merit/Sacramental'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Cross<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> | Anteian Cross<br /> | 450<br /> |-<br /> | Steel Cross<br /> | 1012<br /> |-<br /> | Grand Cross<br /> | 2278<br /> |-<br /> | Sapphire Blade<br /> | 5125<br /> |-<br /> | Amethyst Kukri<br /> | 11533<br /> |-<br /> | Ruby Scepter<br /> | 25949<br /> |-<br /> | Emerald Dagger<br /> | 58385<br /> |-<br /> | Diamond Sword<br /> | 131368<br /> |-<br /> | Silver Sash<br /> | 295578<br /> |-<br /> | Golden Lightsaber<br /> | 665051<br /> |-<br /> | Dantes Spear<br /> | 1330102<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Crescent/Novae'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Vendetta Seal<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Quartz Star<br /> | 10<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Topaz Star<br /> | 15<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Emerald Star<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Sapphire Star<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Amethyst Star<br /> | 75<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Ruby Star<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Diamond Star<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> | Bronze Nova<br /> | 300<br /> |-<br /> | Silver Nova<br /> | 450<br /> |-<br /> | Gold Nova<br /> | 600<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Cluster'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Fire<br /> | 1<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Ice<br /> | 5<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Graphite<br /> | 5<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Scroll'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Side Scroll<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of Foundation<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of the Master<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of Indoctrination<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Competition Participation/Organization XP Values===<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Competition Participation/Organization XP Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Tier'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Participant**'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Organizer**'''<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 5<br /> | 15<br /> | 30<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 4<br /> | 20<br /> | 40<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 3<br /> | 25<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 2<br /> | 30<br /> | 60<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 1/Vendetta<br /> | 35<br /> | 70<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Competitions upgraded by [[Crescents|tiering]] will have only the awards upgraded, not the participant or organizer XP values.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;**&lt;/nowiki&gt;Container/Bracket competitions will not generate participation/organization points.<br /> <br /> ===RP Session XP Values===<br /> This is XP garnered by either participating or dm'ing roleplaying sessions on discord. Note that a 100-word minimum is required for a session to grant XP.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''RP Session Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Source'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Player<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | DM<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Shadow Academy Degree XP Values===<br /> This is XP garnered through the completion of Shadow Academy degrees. Different degrees are worth different amounts of XP.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Shadow Academy Degree XP Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Degree'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Pundit<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Maven<br /> | 75<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Savant<br /> | 125<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Sage<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Other XP Source Values===<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Other XP Source Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Source'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Any SA Course Completed***<br /> | 10<br /> |-<br /> | Each rank in each primary society<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Legion of the Scholar<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Pendant of Blood<br /> | 20<br /> |-<br /> | First CS Created Trophy<br /> | 15<br /> |-<br /> | Discord linked to dossier<br /> | 5<br /> |-<br /> | Each rank in Supplemental Society trophies (RP, ACC) ****<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> |Competition approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3 (except word count approvals, which grant 5 XP)<br /> |-<br /> |Request approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Avatar approval/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Character sheet approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Item aspect approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Gaming submission approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |RP session word count approval<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |5<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;***&lt;/nowiki&gt;Excludes the Trial of Identity, Trial of Acquisition and 'Trivia' exams created for the purpose of a a Vendetta, which have no XP value.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;****&lt;/nowiki&gt;Tracked using the 'Players gonna play' and 'You can certainly try' trophies.<br /> <br /> ===Rank Threshholds===<br /> The following are the threshold XP accruals required for each rank.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Rank Thresholds'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Rank'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Accrued XP'''<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 1<br /> | N/A<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 2<br /> | N/A<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 3<br /> | 1<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 4<br /> | 350<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 1<br /> | 800<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 2<br /> | 1300<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 3<br /> | 2150<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 4<br /> | 3600<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 1<br /> | 6800<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 2<br /> | 12500<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 3<br /> | 23000<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 4<br /> | 44000<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 1<br /> | 85000<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 2<br /> | 167500<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 3<br /> | 330000 and additional requirements (see below)<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 4<br /> | 655000 and additional requirements (see below)<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Elder Promotions===<br /> <br /> Promotions to the ranks of [[EL3|Elder 3]] and [[EL4|Elder 4]] are subject to additional requirements: <br /> <br /> At least three years aggregate time as a Consul (or independent unit leader) or member of the Council. Simply holding a position is not sufficient. Consideration will be given to a member's contributions to the club as well as whether their time-in-position was active or inactive. Highly impactful work in positions other than Consul or Council may also be considered. <br /> <br /> Further, the member's sacramental awards will be reviewed to ensure that they are justified by their recommendations, as some high sacramentals have been awarded in years past for as little as winning a single competition. The value of any medals that do not pass this review will be reduced or deducted from the member's XP total solely for purposes of determining whether the member meets the required XP threshold.<br /> [[Category:MAA Policies]]</div>

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<p>AtraVentus: Protected &quot;XP Policy&quot; ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))</p> <hr /> <div>{{Master at Arms}}<br /> {{Eras|real}}<br /> <br /> This XP Policy outlines how a member can earn XP in the experience system. This policy is approved by the Grand Master and is enforced for integrity by the Dark Council. <br /> <br /> ===XP Based Awarding===<br /> <br /> Promotions and Medals can be awarded based on XP earned from the site-tracked activities listed below (e.g., competitions, crescents, clusters, SA courses, etc.). XP used to award a medal is called &quot;Medal XP&quot; and is equal to the member's lifetime XP value, excluding any corrections minus the full value of their combined merit and sacramental awards. Promotions do not reset Medal XP, '''nor do Medals reset Promotion XP'''. <br /> <br /> Members can receive a medal with an XP value equal to their accrued Medal XP. Medals awarded solely based on Medal XP do not award additional XP. However, DB activity that is not tracked by the site and automatically credited with XP, such as project and leadership work, can also contribute towards medals as explained below:<br /> <br /> Without further justification, leaders can award medals with a value less than or equal to a member’s Medal XP. Medals with a value less than or equal to Medal XP do '''not grant additional XP''' to the receiving member because the underlying activities have already done so.<br /> <br /> If a member has leadership or project activity that leaders want to recognize with a medal, with or without any accrued Medal XP, they can submit a medal recommendation for approval by the MAA detailing what that member has done – much like the old medal system.<br /> <br /> If an approved medal '''exceeds''' the member’s Medal XP, then the medal '''will grant additional XP''' at least equal to the difference between the medal’s value and the member’s Medal XP. The total XP earned is equal to the value of non-site-tracked XP applied to the medal.<br /> <br /> ===Award XP Values===<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Award XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Merit/Sacramental'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Cross<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> | Anteian Cross<br /> | 450<br /> |-<br /> | Steel Cross<br /> | 1012<br /> |-<br /> | Grand Cross<br /> | 2278<br /> |-<br /> | Sapphire Blade<br /> | 5125<br /> |-<br /> | Amethyst Kukri<br /> | 11533<br /> |-<br /> | Ruby Scepter<br /> | 25949<br /> |-<br /> | Emerald Dagger<br /> | 58385<br /> |-<br /> | Diamond Sword<br /> | 131368<br /> |-<br /> | Silver Sash<br /> | 295578<br /> |-<br /> | Golden Lightsaber<br /> | 665051<br /> |-<br /> | Dantes Spear<br /> | 1330102<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Crescent/Novae'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Vendetta Seal<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Quartz Star<br /> | 10<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Topaz Star<br /> | 15<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Emerald Star<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Sapphire Star<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Amethyst Star<br /> | 75<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Ruby Star<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Crescent w/ Diamond Star<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> | Bronze Nova<br /> | 300<br /> |-<br /> | Silver Nova<br /> | 450<br /> |-<br /> | Gold Nova<br /> | 600<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Cluster'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Fire<br /> | 1<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Ice<br /> | 5<br /> |-<br /> | Cluster of Graphite<br /> | 5<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Scroll'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''XP Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Side Scroll<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of Foundation<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of the Master<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Scroll of Indoctrination<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Competition Participation/Organization XP Values===<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Competition Participation/Organization XP Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Tier'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Participant**'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Organizer**'''<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 5<br /> | 15<br /> | 30<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 4<br /> | 20<br /> | 40<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 3<br /> | 25<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 2<br /> | 30<br /> | 60<br /> |-<br /> | Tier 1/Vendetta<br /> | 35<br /> | 70<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;*&lt;/nowiki&gt;Competitions upgraded by [[Crescents|tiering]] will have only the awards upgraded, not the participant or organizer XP values.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;**&lt;/nowiki&gt;Container/Bracket competitions will not generate participation/organization points.<br /> <br /> ===RP Session XP Values===<br /> This is XP garnered by either participating or dm'ing roleplaying sessions on discord. Note that a 100-word minimum is required for a session to grant XP.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''RP Session Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Source'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Player<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | DM<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Shadow Academy Degree XP Values===<br /> This is XP garnered through the completion of Shadow Academy degrees. Different degrees are worth different amounts of XP.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Shadow Academy Degree XP Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Degree'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Pundit<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Maven<br /> | 75<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Savant<br /> | 125<br /> |-<br /> | Dark Sage<br /> | 200<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Other XP Source Values===<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Other XP Source Values'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Source'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Value'''<br /> |-<br /> | Any SA Course Completed***<br /> | 10<br /> |-<br /> | Each rank in each primary society<br /> | 100<br /> |-<br /> | Legion of the Scholar<br /> | 25<br /> |-<br /> | Pendant of Blood (existing awards only)<br /> | 20<br /> |-<br /> | First CS Created Trophy<br /> | 15<br /> |-<br /> | Discord linked to dossier<br /> | 5<br /> |-<br /> | Each rank in Supplemental Society trophies (RP, ACC) ****<br /> | 50<br /> |-<br /> |Competition approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3 (except word count approvals, which grant 5 XP)<br /> |-<br /> |Request approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Avatar approval/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Character sheet approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Item aspect approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |Gaming submission approval/remands/rejections<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |3<br /> |-<br /> |RP session word count approval<br /> (starting per 2024/07/07 noon site time)<br /> |5<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;***&lt;/nowiki&gt;Excludes the Trial of Identity, Trial of Acquisition and 'Trivia' exams created for the purpose of a a Vendetta, which have no XP value.<br /> <br /> &lt;nowiki&gt;****&lt;/nowiki&gt;Tracked using the 'Players gonna play' and 'You can certainly try' trophies.<br /> <br /> ===Rank Threshholds===<br /> The following are the threshold XP accruals required for each rank.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Rank Thresholds'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Rank'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;50%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Accrued XP'''<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 1<br /> | N/A<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 2<br /> | N/A<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 3<br /> | 1<br /> |-<br /> | Novitiate 4<br /> | 350<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 1<br /> | 800<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 2<br /> | 1300<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 3<br /> | 2150<br /> |-<br /> | Journeyman 4<br /> | 3600<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 1<br /> | 6800<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 2<br /> | 12500<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 3<br /> | 23000<br /> |-<br /> | Equite 4<br /> | 44000<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 1<br /> | 85000<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 2<br /> | 167500<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 3<br /> | 330000 and additional requirements (see below)<br /> |-<br /> | Elder 4<br /> | 655000 and additional requirements (see below)<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Elder Promotions===<br /> <br /> Promotions to the ranks of [[EL3|Elder 3]] and [[EL4|Elder 4]] are subject to additional requirements: <br /> <br /> At least three years aggregate time as a Consul (or independent unit leader) or member of the Council. Simply holding a position is not sufficient. Consideration will be given to a member's contributions to the club as well as whether their time-in-position was active or inactive. Highly impactful work in positions other than Consul or Council may also be considered. <br /> <br /> Further, the member's sacramental awards will be reviewed to ensure that they are justified by their recommendations, as some high sacramentals have been awarded in years past for as little as winning a single competition. The value of any medals that do not pass this review will be reduced or deducted from the member's XP total solely for purposes of determining whether the member meets the required XP threshold.<br /> [[Category:MAA Policies]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Seasons&diff=195726 2025-01-21T01:13:10Z

<p>AtraVentus: </p> <hr /> <div>{{eras|real}}<br /> <br /> Within the context of the [[Dark Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], '''Seasons''' are a continuous activity pattern operated by [[The Council|the Council]] that is designed to encourage engagement and active involvement in ongoing club-wide narratives. This is not to be confused with a [[Vendetta]], which is a competitive, high-stakes event between the independent units of the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> == The Structure of a Season ==<br /> <br /> Seasons are built upon the concept of '''Cycles''', '''Plot Pledge''', and '''Score Gates'''. <br /> <br /> === Cycles ===<br /> <br /> A cycle consists of the following stages:<br /> <br /> * '''Fiction Release''': this kicks off a cycle and involves a major fictional advancement<br /> * '''Competitions''': there will be a combination of Low to High impact competitions throughout the cycle<br /> * '''Grading''': competition organizers will be grading throughout the cycle with a buffer window of 2 weeks to complete and release<br /> * '''Rest''': a period of rest where no cycle related competitions occur<br /> <br /> The primary goals of the seasonal structure are to progress the clubwide plot and provide compelling DC-sponsored competitions while not interfering with the day-to-day activities of the club. This means that [[Clans]] will still be running their events without being blocked or prevented by any seasons related activities. A general example of the competition block to be expected from a cycle is as follows:<br /> <br /> * 5 Fiction Competitions<br /> * 5 Graphics Competitions<br /> * 5 Gaming Competitions<br /> * 5 Miscellaneous Competitions<br /> * Total: 20 Competitions per Cycle<br /> <br /> These competitions will have an emphasis on &quot;low impact&quot; with fewer &quot;high impact&quot; formats, with longer run-times afforded to the latter. They will also be themed in some way towards the ongoing narrative.<br /> <br /> === Plot Pledge ===<br /> <br /> Members participating within a Season have the opportunity to make a pledge of their activity towards a desired outcome for each cycle. In this way, member participation drives the fictional developments throughout a cycle.<br /> <br /> Each singular participation within a recognized pillar of activity within the cycle (Fiction, Graphics, Gaming) counts towards a desired outcome for a maximum of 3 potential votes. Miscellaneous competitions don't count towards an outcome.<br /> <br /> At the same time, through the use of communication between Clans and the Council, members will find the fictional progress within their local units pushing upward into the club-wide realm and influencing future seasons.<br /> <br /> === Score Gates ===<br /> <br /> Each Season will have an associated Trophy path that can be followed on a member's dossier. This path is for the entirety of the season and points towards the accumulation of the trophies can be earned within any cycle, though a minimum level of participation throughout the year is required to attain full completion of the Trophy path.<br /> <br /> ==== Seasonal Rewards ====<br /> <br /> A variety of rewards will be paired to the trophies awarded by the scoring gates. Only one reward will be provided per Trophy earned save for bonus credits, each only being available during the duration of the associated Season with the exception of Possessions items (more info below). Not every listed item will be awarded each season.<br /> <br /> Examples of rewards:<br /> <br /> * Dossier Honorific<br /> * Credits<br /> * &quot;Accessory&quot; item<br /> * &quot;Functional&quot; item<br /> * Dossier Robes<br /> * Dossier Weapons<br /> <br /> ==== Seasons Historical Shop ====<br /> <br /> Possessions related awards will be temporarily time-locked after the completion of a Season. After '''six months''', they will be released to the relevant storefront based on the item type. There, members can purchase additional copies of the originally awarded items. A release filter will be added for these items to allow for ease of search.<br /> <br /> == Competition Awards ==<br /> <br /> As this is not a vendetta, Novae will not be awarded at the competition level. Instead, Novae will be granted at the container level and for the top placements overall in each pillar of activity. <br /> <br /> == Clan Rewards ==<br /> <br /> As Seasons are not a Vendetta activity, there are no Clan rankings or the Vendetta-related Herald spoils of war. However, Clans will receive a flat credit reward per cycle based on participation levels with a bonus for achieving more than '''35% participation''' for that cycle. For a member to count towards their Clan's participation, they must take part in at least one competition that cycle.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Clan Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Cycle '''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Participation below 35%'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Participation above 35%'''<br /> |-<br /> | 1<br /> | 15,000,000<br /> | 20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | 2<br /> | 15,000,000<br /> | 20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | 3<br /> | 15,000,000<br /> | 20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | 4<br /> | 15,000,000<br /> | 20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | Total<br /> | 60,000,000<br /> | 80,000,000<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Participation Rules ==<br /> <br /> Any active member of the club can participate in any competition released under the Seasons umbrella. That includes members of the Council, so long as they are not running that particular competition. Standard participation rules apply as per relevant activity policies and the details of each competition. Additionally, there will be no Clan restrictions when it comes to any team competitions.<br /> <br /> == Expected Club Impact ==<br /> <br /> Seasons are a largely Council-led effort that is designed to ensure there's always something available to do and a means for having an influence on the club at large, no matter your choice of activity stream. At the same time, the intent is to reward those who manage to get more involved while allowing engagement at all levels.<br /> <br /> As this is a new process and meant to be a living system, it is open to change at any time between cycles. Any such changes will be communicated clearly to the membership prior to implementation and will be workshopped alongside Clan leadership.<br /> <br /> [[Category:DJB Info]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Seasons&diff=195725 2025-01-21T00:57:47Z

<p>AtraVentus: /* Clan Rewards */</p> <hr /> <div>Within the context of the [[Dark Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], '''Seasons''' are a continuous activity pattern operated by [[The Council|the Council]] that is designed to encourage engagement and active involvement in ongoing club-wide narratives. This is not to be confused with a [[Vendetta]], which is a competitive, high-stakes event between the independent units of the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> == The Structure of a Season ==<br /> <br /> Seasons are built upon the concept of '''Cycles''', '''Plot Pledge''', and '''Score Gates'''. <br /> <br /> === Cycles ===<br /> <br /> A cycle consists of the following stages:<br /> <br /> * '''Fiction Release''': this kicks off a cycle and involves a major fictional advancement<br /> * '''Competitions''': there will be a combination of Low to High impact competitions throughout the cycle<br /> * '''Grading''': competition organizers will be grading throughout the cycle with a buffer window of 2 weeks to complete and release<br /> * '''Rest''': a period of rest where no cycle related competitions occur<br /> <br /> The primary goals of the seasonal structure are to progress the clubwide plot and provide compelling DC-sponsored competitions while not interfering with the day-to-day activities of the club. This means that [[Clans]] will still be running their events without being blocked or prevented by any seasons related activities. A general example of the competition block to be expected from a cycle is as follows:<br /> <br /> * 5 Fiction Competitions<br /> * 5 Graphics Competitions<br /> * 5 Gaming Competitions<br /> * 5 Miscellaneous Competitions<br /> * Total: 20 Competitions per Cycle<br /> <br /> These competitions will have an emphasis on &quot;low impact&quot; with fewer &quot;high impact&quot; formats, with longer run-times afforded to the latter. They will also be themed in some way towards the ongoing narrative.<br /> <br /> === Plot Pledge ===<br /> <br /> Members participating within a Season have the opportunity to make a pledge of their activity towards a desired outcome for each cycle. In this way, member participation drives the fictional developments throughout a cycle.<br /> <br /> Each singular participation within a recognized pillar of activity within the cycle (Fiction, Graphics, Gaming) counts towards a desired outcome for a maximum of 3 potential votes. Miscellaneous competitions don't count towards an outcome.<br /> <br /> At the same time, through the use of communication between Clans and the Council, members will find the fictional progress within their local units pushing upward into the club-wide realm and influencing future seasons.<br /> <br /> === Score Gates ===<br /> <br /> Each Season will have an associated Trophy path that can be followed on a member's dossier. This path is for the entirety of the season and points towards the accumulation of the trophies can be earned within any cycle, though a minimum level of participation throughout the year is required to attain full completion of the Trophy path.<br /> <br /> ==== Seasonal Rewards ====<br /> <br /> A variety of rewards will be paired to the trophies awarded by the scoring gates. Only one reward will be provided per Trophy earned save for bonus credits, each only being available during the duration of the associated Season with the exception of Possessions items (more info below). Not every listed item will be awarded each season.<br /> <br /> Examples of rewards:<br /> <br /> * Dossier Honorific<br /> * Credits<br /> * &quot;Accessory&quot; item<br /> * &quot;Functional&quot; item<br /> * Dossier Robes<br /> * Dossier Weapons<br /> <br /> ==== Seasons Historical Shop ====<br /> <br /> Possessions related awards will be temporarily time-locked after the completion of a Season. After '''six months''', they will be released to the relevant storefront based on the item type. There, members can purchase additional copies of the originally awarded items. A release filter will be added for these items to allow for ease of search.<br /> <br /> == Competition Awards ==<br /> <br /> As this is not a vendetta, Novae will not be awarded at the competition level. Instead, Novae will be granted at the container level and for the top placements overall in each pillar of activity. <br /> <br /> == Clan Rewards ==<br /> <br /> As Seasons are not a Vendetta activity, there are no Clan rankings or the Vendetta-related Herald spoils of war. However, Clans will receive a flat credit reward per cycle based on participation levels with a bonus for achieving more than '''35% participation''' for that cycle. For a member to count towards their Clan's participation, they must take part in at least one competition that cycle.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Clan Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Cycle '''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Participation below 35%'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Participation above 35%'''<br /> |-<br /> | 1<br /> | 15,000,000<br /> | 20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | 2<br /> | 15,000,000<br /> | 20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | 3<br /> | 15,000,000<br /> | 20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | 4<br /> | 15,000,000<br /> | 20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | Total<br /> | 60,000,000<br /> | 80,000,000<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Participation Rules ==<br /> <br /> Any active member of the club can participate in any competition released under the Seasons umbrella. That includes members of the Council, so long as they are not running that particular competition. Standard participation rules apply as per relevant activity policies and the details of each competition. Additionally, there will be no Clan restrictions when it comes to any team competitions.<br /> <br /> == Expected Club Impact ==<br /> <br /> Seasons are a largely Council-led effort that is designed to ensure there's always something available to do and a means for having an influence on the club at large, no matter your choice of activity stream. At the same time, the intent is to reward those who manage to get more involved while allowing engagement at all levels.<br /> <br /> As this is a new process and meant to be a living system, it is open to change at any time between cycles. Any such changes will be communicated clearly to the membership prior to implementation and will be workshopped alongside Clan leadership.<br /> <br /> [[Category:DJB Info]]</div>

AtraVentus https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/index.php?title=Seasons&diff=195724 2025-01-21T00:56:12Z

<p>AtraVentus: /* Clan Rewards */</p> <hr /> <div>Within the context of the [[Dark Brotherhood|Brotherhood]], '''Seasons''' are a continuous activity pattern operated by [[The Council|the Council]] that is designed to encourage engagement and active involvement in ongoing club-wide narratives. This is not to be confused with a [[Vendetta]], which is a competitive, high-stakes event between the independent units of the Brotherhood.<br /> <br /> == The Structure of a Season ==<br /> <br /> Seasons are built upon the concept of '''Cycles''', '''Plot Pledge''', and '''Score Gates'''. <br /> <br /> === Cycles ===<br /> <br /> A cycle consists of the following stages:<br /> <br /> * '''Fiction Release''': this kicks off a cycle and involves a major fictional advancement<br /> * '''Competitions''': there will be a combination of Low to High impact competitions throughout the cycle<br /> * '''Grading''': competition organizers will be grading throughout the cycle with a buffer window of 2 weeks to complete and release<br /> * '''Rest''': a period of rest where no cycle related competitions occur<br /> <br /> The primary goals of the seasonal structure are to progress the clubwide plot and provide compelling DC-sponsored competitions while not interfering with the day-to-day activities of the club. This means that [[Clans]] will still be running their events without being blocked or prevented by any seasons related activities. A general example of the competition block to be expected from a cycle is as follows:<br /> <br /> * 5 Fiction Competitions<br /> * 5 Graphics Competitions<br /> * 5 Gaming Competitions<br /> * 5 Miscellaneous Competitions<br /> * Total: 20 Competitions per Cycle<br /> <br /> These competitions will have an emphasis on &quot;low impact&quot; with fewer &quot;high impact&quot; formats, with longer run-times afforded to the latter. They will also be themed in some way towards the ongoing narrative.<br /> <br /> === Plot Pledge ===<br /> <br /> Members participating within a Season have the opportunity to make a pledge of their activity towards a desired outcome for each cycle. In this way, member participation drives the fictional developments throughout a cycle.<br /> <br /> Each singular participation within a recognized pillar of activity within the cycle (Fiction, Graphics, Gaming) counts towards a desired outcome for a maximum of 3 potential votes. Miscellaneous competitions don't count towards an outcome.<br /> <br /> At the same time, through the use of communication between Clans and the Council, members will find the fictional progress within their local units pushing upward into the club-wide realm and influencing future seasons.<br /> <br /> === Score Gates ===<br /> <br /> Each Season will have an associated Trophy path that can be followed on a member's dossier. This path is for the entirety of the season and points towards the accumulation of the trophies can be earned within any cycle, though a minimum level of participation throughout the year is required to attain full completion of the Trophy path.<br /> <br /> ==== Seasonal Rewards ====<br /> <br /> A variety of rewards will be paired to the trophies awarded by the scoring gates. Only one reward will be provided per Trophy earned save for bonus credits, each only being available during the duration of the associated Season with the exception of Possessions items (more info below). Not every listed item will be awarded each season.<br /> <br /> Examples of rewards:<br /> <br /> * Dossier Honorific<br /> * Credits<br /> * &quot;Accessory&quot; item<br /> * &quot;Functional&quot; item<br /> * Dossier Robes<br /> * Dossier Weapons<br /> <br /> ==== Seasons Historical Shop ====<br /> <br /> Possessions related awards will be temporarily time-locked after the completion of a Season. After '''six months''', they will be released to the relevant storefront based on the item type. There, members can purchase additional copies of the originally awarded items. A release filter will be added for these items to allow for ease of search.<br /> <br /> == Competition Awards ==<br /> <br /> As this is not a vendetta, Novae will not be awarded at the competition level. Instead, Novae will be granted at the container level and for the top placements overall in each pillar of activity. <br /> <br /> == Clan Rewards ==<br /> <br /> As Seasons are not a Vendetta activity, there are no Clan rankings or the Vendetta-related Herald spoils of war. However, Clans will receive a flat credit reward per cycle based on participation levels with a bonus for achieving more than '''35% participation''' for that cycle. For a member to count towards their Clan's participation, they must take part in at least one competition that cycle.<br /> <br /> {|table width=&quot;50%&quot; align=&quot;center&quot; cellpadding=&quot;0&quot; cellspacing=&quot;0&quot; class=&quot;fancy&quot; style=&quot;clear:both&quot;<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;head&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Gray&quot;| '''Clan Credits'''<br /> |-<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Cycle '''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Participation below 35%'''<br /> | class=&quot;sub-head&quot; width=&quot;33%&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;| '''Participation above 35%'''<br /> |-<br /> | 1<br /> | $15,000,000<br /> | $20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | 2<br /> | $15,000,000<br /> | $20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | 3<br /> | $15,000,000<br /> | $20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | 4<br /> | $15,000,000<br /> | $20,000,000<br /> |-<br /> | Total<br /> | $60,000,000<br /> | $80,000,000<br /> |-<br /> |td colspan=&quot;3&quot; class=&quot;foot&quot; style=&quot;background-color: Silver&quot;|&amp;nbsp;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Participation Rules ==<br /> <br /> Any active member of the club can participate in any competition released under the Seasons umbrella. That includes members of the Council, so long as they are not running that particular competition. Standard participation rules apply as per relevant activity policies and the details of each competition. Additionally, there will be no Clan restrictions when it comes to any team competitions.<br /> <br /> == Expected Club Impact ==<br /> <br /> Seasons are a largely Council-led effort that is designed to ensure there's always something available to do and a means for having an influence on the club at large, no matter your choice of activity stream. At the same time, the intent is to reward those who manage to get more involved while allowing engagement at all levels.<br /> <br /> As this is a new process and meant to be a living system, it is open to change at any time between cycles. Any such changes will be communicated clearly to the membership prior to implementation and will be workshopped alongside Clan leadership.<br /> <br /> [[Category:DJB Info]]</div>

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