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New home for Aura Ta'var's wiki info. For basic SUPER OLD INFO you can look at the [[Blade Ta'var]] page but don't use any of it without first checking with the owner of the character. This is a thingy to reserve a page for her new name and to honest the old wiki is a mess. Again, don't trust it for anything as it pertains to fiction or ACC writing. It is probably out of date or just wrong. :P

(#)honesty

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'''Update''': I'm in the middle of a character backstory crisis so this wiki page is put on hold until further notice or I'm forced by the birb chancellor to make one. In addition, the old wiki page has been pulled down permanently. That said, I have put great care and thought into the sole holder of everything you might need to know about Aura: her character sheet. You will find a few well-inserted character history bits as guideposts to help you. As always, feel free to ask me direct questions about Aura.

''Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to. That's the only way to become what you are meant to be.

''Kylo Ren''
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Trying something out. What if I just made this a big blog/instagram like page.

'''Welcome world, this is Aura.'''

*cries a lot before a milkshake is presented, drinks said milkshake*

Look, I've had a rough day. Mom pushed me out of the house and its cold outside her body. I deserve a bottle or two. At least they cleaned me off so you can see my pretty pink skin. But anyways, yeah. That's my mom. Dad is next to her but he doesn't have a milkshake so not sure what he is for. Maybe he fetches milkshakes. People kept calling me a "cute little Zeltron" but I don't know what that means yet. Turns out "milkshake" is "mom" and that other guy is "dad" and they are both Zeltrons too. I can't see so well but people say I look a lot like my father, but with my mother's shade of pink. I hope that's a compliment. I like the milkshake, I mean mom better. Each breath I take soothes me somehow but I don't know why. It kind of feels like home. I think i'll just nap now. k bye.

''Few weeks later''

I can see now. Life is a lot better now. Other guy is now "dad" and is a pro at cuddles. I like to nap on him and wake him up at inconvenient times when I get lonely or scared. And then when he holds me everything feels alright again. He has these blue strands of things that mom says I can't grab. Dad finds it funny. Things are pretty great. I play with mom (who loves to make me giggle), nap, and nom milkshakes. Things are just perfect.

''Few weeks later''

Mom and Dad left me at some place called a "daycare" along with all the other babies. I don't know who they all are but we could all use a milkshake and I missed them. Just as I started to belt out a really solid cry a strange woman came and picked me up, cooing me to be quiet. She wasn't my mom. Mom smelled way better. A man beside her rushed her away and she never put me down. It would be the last time I'd see my homeworld, Zeltros, for a long time.

(#)notMyMom
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If you are reading this, I am in the middle of a character backstory crisis. As such, I am heavily considering a full retcon of her backstory and have removed all content. All canon fictions are still true. Alas this wiki page must die. I have no idea how to delete said pages so here is me deleting it. Please type in Aura Ta'var in the search box for the new eventual home. It has nothing on it yet but one day it might.

''"Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to. That is the only way to become what you are meant to be."

~Kylo Ren''

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|enemies= Any Bad People
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|weapons=Katana, SC-401 Stun Cuffs
|fightingstyle=[[Shadow Step]]
|profession= Defender of Jedi
Mom
|position= Rollmistress of Odan-Urr
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[[Odan_Urr|Odan Urr]]
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== Character History ==
=== Early life ===
==== Childhood (8 ABY - 19 ABY) ====
[[File:Zeltros.png|thumb|left|alt=Zeltros|Zeltros]]
Blade Ta’var, born Aurora Ta'var, was born on the planet Zeltros in 8 ABY, though she only stayed on the planet for a short time. Her adoptive parents, who she grew up to know as mother and father, kidnapped her from her biological parents during a festival. While her biological parents partied and their babies napped in a nursery, a desperate young human couple by the name of Zoran and Maura, stole the infant Aurora, or "Aura" for short, to raise as their own. They then fled the planet and raised the young Zeltron on a variety of mid-rim planets, going wherever the young couple’s missions took them. As a result, they often lived in mixed communities, but her parents still ensured that she received a thoroughly human upbringing.

At the age of four, Blade started her home schooled education with her mother and father. Her father was an accomplished warrior who often served as a mercenary, and her mother was a spy. Her training would center on both of these aspects, her parents often splitting her education in half. In addition, they both worked for a radical faction of the Church of the Force, though Blade didn’t know its exact name until she got older. Regardless, it had an impact on her upbringing and she not only learned its values from a young age, but grew to idolize the society as much as her parents. In that spirit, she applied herself diligently to all of her studies, learning a plethora about the way of a warrior, the galaxy at large, and the tactics of a spy.

==== Adolescence (20 ABY - 25 ABY) ====
Blade led a pretty normal life until she turned twelve, when her parent’s expectations shifted from an insular scholastic education to one that coupled lessons with hands-on exercises or missions. It was at this time that she was starting to develop preferences, such as her love of the katana and the way of the warrior set forth by warrior based cultures (mastery of oneself, continual self-improvement, frugality, honor). Her circle of teachers also broadened, which included her parent’s friends and their children. As a result, Blade grew up in an environment where she was constantly testing herself against others, often risking her life in the process.

Through some miracle, and the constant worrying of her parents, Blade survived long enough to come of age, thirteen, and started to exhibit what made Zeltrons so much fun. She often chased after several boys, got carried away with her emotions, and often planned secret parties with the other teenagers. It was a difficult time for her parents, so they decided to enroll her in the Church of the Force’s youth program. Blade’s spare time was henceforth spent in the employ of the Church of the Force, who often sent her out on low risk missions starting at the age of sixteen. This was also the beginning of her experiments with the melding of her training as a warrior and spy, which was only helped by the fact that her parents ensured that she got plenty of both in her missions.

==== Coming Back Home (26 ABY) ====
Blade had learned that there were others like her, but she didn’t care much about them. She was content with her life and its semi-nomadic experience, especially since her community often moved together. Her parents would have preferred she not go on a mission to Zeltros, but the Church of the Force thought differently. It was on Zeltros that Blade, age eighteen, learned who she was, where she came from, and more importantly all the wonderful skills that she could use to her advantage as a Zeltron. She never found out who her real parents were, and truthfully never searched for them.

Unfortunately, Blade quickly learned that she may have looked like a Zeltron, but she was very different. The Zeltrons found her odd, but gracefully pulled her into the fold. This was a good time for Blade, and more importantly a much needed break from her obligations at home. It didn’t last long but her two month vacation gave her plenty of time to refuel, kick back, and learn how to control her pheromones. Zeltros left a mark on her, and she resolved to visit at least once a year going forward in order to learn more about her birth planet and fellow people.

=== Church of the Force ===
==== Recruitment and Early Training (26 ABY) ====
At the age of eighteen, Blade officially joined the [[starwars:Church_of_the_Force|Church of the Force]], more specifically its more radical faction, in both a warrior and spy capacity. She was sent to several mid-rim worlds for specialized training in espionage, secrecy, melee weapons, and survival. After her training was complete she was assigned to a cell within the organization. Her missions would vary, but she now lived a very familiar life constantly on the move. This was a particularly fulfilling time in her life, because for the first time she was contributing to the dangerous assignments. She would learn more about herself in the next four years than she had in the past eighteen. Her work and her visits to Zeltros would be key moments during this time of her life.

==== Missions (26 ABY - 30 ABY) ====
Blade learned a lot of herself during her time with the Church of the Force, but the most important discovery was when she found the Force. Everyone considered her “lucky” in her cell, whether it be an undercover slip up or her innate ability to duck, and for the longest time no one knew the reason why. The legend of the Jedi and the Sith were taught to everyone in the Church of the Force, but no one really thought that Blade had the potential to be one of them. Nevertheless, she would be sent on the more suicidal missions as if it were on purpose, and she would always come back alive. There were some close moments and her parents often worried for her, worry which was often expressed through offers to spar or practice her weaker skills.

Suspicions of her Force Sensitivity persisted for some time but didn’t manifest itself in true belief until Blade was pushed far enough. Ironically, and perhaps on purpose, it was through one of her more dangerous undercover missions. She found herself on Nar Shadaa posing as a young socialite with no weapons. Her job was to infiltrate a crime syndicate and extract another agent. Her pheromones got her into the party, but the mission was rife with problems. In the end, she found herself cornered, reaching for a blaster that magically came to her hand. She escaped with her life and the knowledge that she could be one of the legends.

==== Justice at Any Cost (30 ABY) ====
During her missions for the Church of the Force, she grew to learn the darker side of the world around her. As a warrior and a spy she was forced to watch as innocent lives would perish for no good reason. Over time, this wore her spirit down and stoked her rage. During some missions she would go off script and murder guilty culprits; playing the role of judge, jury, and executioner despite the consequences. She became frustrated at her restrictions and the limitations that they put on her nascent abilities with the Force. She was never truly trained under the Church of the Force, but they told her just enough to play with it on her own. It was the worst possible form of teasing. One day, an emissary claiming to be a Jedi sensed the Force within her and invited her to the opportunity of a lifetime. She boarded the Jedi’s shuttle and went off to meet her destiny.

=== The Dark Brotherhood ===
==== Shadow Academy (30 ABY) ====
At the age of 22, she was dropped off at the Shadow Academy by a Jedi claiming to be from the Dark Brotherhood. During her time at the academy she proved to a quick learner and quite popular with the other new recruits, though being a Zeltron helped a lot. She learned about all of the orders and paths that a force user could undertake, and despite her revulsion of the term Sith found herself agreeing with its code. She put up a fight, but in the end decided to enroll into the Sith Order. She promised herself that she would use the freedom of the Sith Code to reach her full potential and provide justice to the galaxy, rather than use it just for the thrill of killing.

==== Clan Tarentum (30 ABY) ====
Blade spent a brief period of six months as a member of House Tridens, making a name for herself with her saber skills. She was only a novice, but more often than not won against stronger foes in duels. In recognition of her admirable skill with a saber she was promoted to Proselyte. She used these skills in the Ninth Great Jedi War, earning herself three Seals of Unity. Unfortunately, she became disillusioned with the Dark Brotherhood and left after six months.

==== Rogues (30 ABY - 34 ABY) ====
Blade took her nascent abilities and wandered the universe, learning more about herself and enforcing justice as she saw fit. She took upon herself the role of assassin in order to make a living, though only taking on missions where her sense of justice deemed the target guilty. Eventually she moved to Zeltros and purchased a home, using her time there to revel in merriment and personal pleasure. She kept up her training, unless she was on Zeltros, and simply lived each day to its fullest.

It was also during this time, at age 23, that she had her first child with a local Zeltron that she sometimes sparred with for fun and often used as a date for parties. Unfortunately, this relationship didn’t last, mostly due to cultural differences and the lack of a true foundation. In addition, she didn’t want her daughter brought up on Zeltros, so she conveniently decided to keep the father in the dark. Faced with the reality of being a single parent, Blade decided she was not ready and had her parents take care of it. She also believed that it was the best protection she could give her child, especially since she was a Sith.

==== Clan Scholae Palatinae (34 ABY - 35 ABY) ====
The lure of the Force proved to be too powerful and in 34 ABY, at the age of 25, she rejoined the Dark Brotherhood. It had taken her some time to get back in the shape she wanted, but when she returned she was ready. She had been recruited by a man called “The Jester,” who she had met during one of the festivals held on Zeltros. He was a fun personality and great at parties, but what interested her was that he discreetly showed off his use of the Force to her alone. In addition, she wondered if she had seen his face before, perhaps at the Shadow Academy. They had some conversations, and then it wasn’t long until she took a shuttle back to the Dark Brotherhood to join Clan Scholae Palatinae.

===== Finally a Knight =====
She returned to the Dark Brotherhood a bit more mature and ready to pursue the power she needed to enforce justice at any cost. She chose to train as an Arcanist, learning the more mystical rituals of the Force. She also acquired a master named Lexiconus Qor, quick and found her new clan to be the perfect place to hunt "bad guys". She rose quickly through the ranks and acquired the rank of Dark Jedi Knight.

===== Call to Leadership, House Feud, and Shattered Ties =====
A few months before she acquired the rank of a Dark Jedi Knight, she answered the call to leadership and took on the position of [[Aedile]] of [[House Imperium]]. She would fulfill that role for six months, during which time she would lead the House to victory over [[House Excidium]] and [[Clan Naga Sadow]]. It was a successful leadership stint, but it was not quite for her lifestyle. She was a warrior, but no military woman. Soon after, she resigned this commission to take on other challenges.

During the House Feud between [[House Imperium]] and [[House Excidium]], she took a leading role and helped drive her House to victory. Most notably she played both sides trying to get them to both kill each other. She achieved this by providing key intel to both sides, while at the same time appearing to be loyal to [[House Imperium]]. Casualties were much higher than they needed to be, but that was the whole point of her schemes: Kill as many bad guys as possible.

During Shattered Ties, Blade again lead her clan to victory through both personal achievements and group leadership. The key difference from the House Feud is that [[House Imperium]] and [[House Excidium]] were now fighting together. As a prior member of [[House Excidium]], she helped knit the two together to acquire all of the artifacts from the local pirates and [[Clan Naga Sadow]]. She notably acquired the Light of Darkness during this campaign, which forced her to see all the people she had killed. This forced her to view herself for who she really was and in truth she was not ready for it. A slightly broken and conflicted Blade Ta'var returned to her Clan. As a side effect, it continued to haunt her dreams after its destruction.

[[File:Light of Darkness.png|thumb|left|alt=Light Of Darkness|Light of Darkness]]

===== ACC Tournament =====
Around roughly the same time, Blade Ta'var competed in a Journeyman's ACC competition. She beat everyone on her way to be crowned victor in front of the entire [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]]. She was crowned Champion, despite her act of defiance towards [[Pravus]]. He demanded she kill [[Aul Celsus]], but she refused to spare someone "good". Thankfully, [[Pravus]] was not in attendance and his apprentice had no qualms with still awarding her the Champion's Pendant.

===== Equite Times, and a New Chapter at Excidium =====
After both the ACC Tournament and Shattered Ties, she was promoted to the rank of Warrior, joining the Equites. Soon after, she left for [[House Excidium]] again to take on the position of [[Quaestor]] there and guide them into the future. This is an ongoing process, but she has high hopes for her new House. In the meanwhile, she continues to improve her skills in preparation for the next Great Jedi War or Vendetta, and enjoys any remaining free time blowing off steam during the many parties that her clan hosts.

Blade was not very helpful during the Breaking Dawn campaign, helping the enemy out more than Scholae Palatinae. The Clan won their battle nonetheless. While the Clan recovered, she took advantage of the scenario to colloborate with a Jedi sympathizer in the Dark Council ranks. The goal was simple: eliminate the Clan and save the system from their tyranny. Unfortunately, Blade was tricked by Damon Nix who used her intel to wipe out the entire system: man, woman, and child. Cover blown, she was already on a shuttle to her new home with the Jedi.

==== A New Beginining (35 ABY - Current) ====
After the destruction of so much innocent life in the Cocytus System, Blade was beset with overwhelming sorrow, guilt, and loss. She contemplated committing suicide, but was persuaded not to by V'yr Vorsa. On the way to the Kiast system, she made a detour to face her family and confess her sins. In the process, her katana was taken away from her but she gained back her family in return. Zoe would return to her soon. As Blade arrived on the planet Kiast to meet her new employer and settle into the role as Rollmistress, she promised she would make things right again, for everything. She told everyone in Odan-Urr her real name: Aurora Ta'var. Along with her family, her new Odan-Urr family, and her Jedi Master V'yr Vorsa, Aura looked forward to the future with hope despite her losses.

===== Rolling with the Times =====
Todo: Zoe comes home, more stuff. etc.

== Physical Appearance ==
A stylish blue, longer pixie cut frames an average (for a Zeltron) pink face with crystal blue eyes. Her body, though unmistakably feminine, is well toned and never shows more than fading scars, a result of frequent Bacta treatment. A large wardrobe mostly contains form-fitting pieces in a rainbow's worth of colors, as well as neutral clothes to mix and match. Her party wardrobe is even larger and satisfies all tastes. ALL of them.

=== Training Attire ===
[[File:BladeTa'var1.png|thumb|left|alt=Blade's Training Attire|Blade's Training Attire (Image Credit: Zehsaa Hysh)]]
Blade has a number of outfits in addition to her training attire, other outfits often similar to her training attire. She wears similar attire for stealth missions except that all gold items are now black, the addition of dark blue gloves, and the addition of a dark blue hoodie to cover her upper body and hair as needed. She wears similar attire for combat missions but it is a game day decision as to whether she wears gold or black for her boots and belt. Everything up to this point has a similarity to her training attire, but her formal attire and party attire are different. Her formal attire is a version of a traditional jedi outfit from the Republic Era using dark blue as a main theme. Her party attire consists of anything you can think of, but is always guaranteed to make a statement.

=== Shattered Ties Attire ===
[[File:BLADE-duality.jpg|thumb|left|alt= Blade's fighting attire during Shattered Ties|Blade's fighting attire during Shattered Ties (Image Credit: Bale Andros))]]
Blade has many different outfits. During Shattered Ties, she donned a blue and gold look while she took out her enemies.

== Personality & Traits ==
Strong willed, determined, strong sense of justice (based on justifiable actions), ambitious, optimist, urge for self-improvement, playful, passionate, and a healthy dose of self-preservation.

== Powers and Abilities ==
Blade is particularly gifted in Amplification, Precognition, and Telekinesis, often using all three together to great effect. She is also proficient in healing herself. For more details please see her character sheet.

Blade grew up wielding a katana for most of her life, and is therefore quite skilled in its use. In addition, she learned the martial art K’tara for stealth operations and for self-defense against superior numbers.

Zeltrons have the ability to release pheromones, which Blade uses to great effect in combination with her skills in manipulation.

== Possessions ==
Blade was awarded a holocron for her Shadow Academy work. It is a cube design that glows orange when activated by the user. She often uses this during her classes at the Shadow Academy in order to access reference material. This is particularly useful in scenarios where she doesn't have access to a data terminal or data pad, since she can always take out her holocron for reference. This section is still a work in progress.

== Hobbies ==
Blade, like most Zeltron, loves to party during her free time, which always involves some form of alcohol. Her favorite choice of drink is Tequila, though she isn't too picky as long as its a hard liquor with plenty of taste. Fortunately, she also has two livers and they come in very handy when it comes to detoxification. As a result, she can out-drink most non-Zeltrons and not feel its effects.

Another one of Blade's hobbies is to relax in hot springs or hot tubs. She trains quite extensively and she finds it relaxes her muscles. In her opinion, party hot tubs are the best form of entertainment and relaxation. She also is a frequent visitor of the bacta tanks, due to her affinity with sharp edges. She doesn't like to have visible scars, and often daily visits the bacta tank for treatment. This culminates in an intense interest in research into the 'Hot Bacta Tub' [Patent Pending], since it fuses both of her preferred forms of physical relaxation.

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Jedi Praxeum

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Aurora "Aura" Ta'var: /* Trials (Youngling, Initiate, Padawan, Knight) */

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'''The Jedi Praxeum''', informally known as ''Jedi Academy'' or just ''Praxeum'', is a school built for the education and training of Jedi. Located on the isolated planet of [[Kiast (Planet)|Kiast]], it is [[Clan Odan-Urr|Odan-Urr’s]] main training facility for Force users and it is deemed the safest place for Jedi within the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]].

==History==

==Location==
''Kiast System, Kiast Summit of the Or’ena Mountains''

Smaller mountain peaks surround it and in the distance nearby on another summit of the mountain you can see the ‘Velastari temple’ — Jedi temple long forgotten — which is a source of inspiration for the Jedi Praxeum’s students and serves as a reminder of the Jedi long gone.

The mountain range emerges to a height of almost a thousand meters out of the seething fumes of Kiast’s toxic lower atmosphere. The sulfuric gases, searing temperatures and crushing pressure of the planet surface make the range seem like an isolated island, but fortunately occasional shuttle flights connect it to civilization. These shuttles exchange supplies and personnel with the [[Kiast (Planet)#Essadan|Essadan skyhooks]] and the [[Odanite Expeditionary Force]] in orbit, and the Academy also makes a landing platform available for the personal starships of guests and visitors.

==Layout of School==
The school itself is actually a campus consisting of several types of buildings. There are the main educational spires, outdoor facilities, and support infrastructure. The main educational spires — one of the first things a visitor sees upon arrival — along with key outdoor facilities and some support buildings, are grouped closely together, while the rest of the school is spread out across the campus. As a result, the campus is rather large but most of it leaves the mountainous wilderness untouched, save for farms that dot the landscape.

As one approaches the school from either air or land, they will eventually see [[starwars:Watchtower|watchtower pods]] which are a holdover from the campus’s origins as an old [[Species#Sephi|Sephi]] base. Once used for war, they are now repurposed for weather observation, search and rescue, scientific instruments, and other needs as required. As you pass the watchtowers and enter the campus itself, farms dot the landscape, along with their various support infrastructure, which includes livestock barns. With the exception of the farms, there isn’t much to see in the outer portion of the campus besides the mountainous landscape itself. But if one were to look closely enough, one might see man-made landmarks of significance and odd structures every now and then, doing their best to blend in with the surrounding environment. These are used for a variety of purposes, whether they be for ceremonies, trials, creative ways to meditate, or something else the campus’s inhabitants have created.

The heart of the campus reveals itself as one travels inwards. It is a bustle of activity, housing the key services that most students would use every day. First, visitors see the various support infrastructure that predominantly resides at the lower levels of the mountain, formerly parts of the lower levels of the Sephi base. These have been restored since and are used to support the heart of the school with a landing pad, hangars, mechanical and power infrastructure, and storage. Some supporting infrastructure, mostly storage, exists outside the main complex, but none of the core essentials are located there. Food and produce, which included anything imported by merchants, is held inside the main complex itself. In addition, there are a few stand-alone structures in the outer circle, scattered around the main educational spires. These serve key functions but aren’t absolutely required for the day to day education of students. Examples include the Ashla zen garden, workshop, outdoor sparring and training areas, outdoor meditation zones, and special landmarks inlaid with key Jedi principles and history.

As visitors move into the inner ring of the heart of the campus, they find the educational spires themselves as well as the auditorium and gym. These spires of various heights jut out from the school’s base and form the very foundation of the school and include its most important facilities. There are four spires: North, South, East, and West. Each spire has specific purposes, but overall they train and educate future Jedi in a curriculum that ensures they are ready for the galaxy at large.

'''North Spire:''' This spire serves to educate students in the art of the [[Lightsabers|lightsaber]]. As the most iconic art form Jedi will ever learn, great care has been taken in the spire’s design. The first floor is comprised of a small handful of large classrooms made to allow everyone the space they need to swing a saber and not stab someone by accident. The second floor has the all important lunch room as well as several exercise rooms with training droids that come with multiple difficulty settings to fit any challenge. The third floor holds a study hall and a few meditation rooms. The fourth floor is mostly frequented by older students or those undergoing a trial. It includes several teachers’ offices open to any instructor, staff rooms, an advanced exercise room that requires teacher supervision, and lastly a workbench for lightsaber repair and maintenance along with any needed supplies.

'''South Spire:''' This spire serves to educate students with the knowledge they need to function in the galaxy at large successfully, which is especially important for younger students who may not have had any formal education yet. The first floor consists of smaller classrooms made to focus on smaller groups of students. The second floor includes several labs as well as the lunch room for students to use at their leisure. Cooks prepare regular meals every day. The third floor holds a study hall and several meditation rooms. The fourth floor houses the general library, which covers Clan lore and a wide variety of non-Force topics key to understanding and operating within the galaxy. The fifth floor includes several teachers’ offices, mostly held by tenured teachers or guest lecturers. The fifth floor also houses the small library of books and holocrons that was saved off of [[New Tython]]. It is open and accessible to anyone permitted on the campus.

'''East Spire:''' This spire serves to provide a means for students — mostly younger ones — to exercise and train their bodies. While this spire is structurally sound, its proximity to the nearby forest has resulted in nature reclaiming the interior of the spire itself. Rather than knock it down or renovate it, the interior has been re-purposed to serve as a jungle gym like obstacle course in which students can play a variety of games. The natural intrusions into the spire break up any linear movement and force students to use the Force to reach the top, which requires properly maneuvering the winding twists and turns that stand in one’s way. In addition to platforms and creative uses of walls (among many other things), there are several ropes one can use to get around. This jungle gym can be used for trials for younger students, competitive games, and whatever else students can think up.

'''West Spire:''' This spire serves to house students and teachers. The first floor serves as a large common room. As such, the Headmaster’s office is situated on this floor, as well as any administrative functions. This floor is carefully decorated to show the best the Jedi have to offer. The second through fourth floors serve as the ‘Spire Housing’ for students. Any additional floors above that serve as ‘Spire Housing’ for fully-grown students and teachers. For more specifics see the below.

Spire Housing: Everyone lives in the main spire but there are some differences in housing accommodations as one reaches adulthood.

For younger students: This is a dormitory style arrangement but made to work in a generally circular architecture. All the rooms/facilities are on the outer portion of the floor with a large circular common area in the middle. One often finds a small collection of plants and meditation aids. Additionally, each floor has its own basic amenities. These floors have at least one adult or older Padawan on rotation.

For fully-grown students and teachers: This is a pod-based arrangement — where pods are self-contained, larger rooms with independent amenities — that is made to work in a generally circular architecture. All the rooms are on the outer portion of the floor with a small circular common area in the middle. One often finds a small collection of plants and meditation aids.

In addition to the spires, there are several landmarks of note. The West Spire connects to an unblemished mountain plateau, which is a great place to meditate and look across the mountain range to the old Jedi Temple — known as the ‘Velastari temple’. If a student were to look up towards the mountain peak they are standing on, they would see an outdoor, mostly-natural set of obstacles leading up to the mountain peak itself. Students have to overcome this challenge in their attempts to reach the vaunted peak. Once reached, they will find a small flat plateau with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountainside, allowing a clarity of mind seldom found in the busy center of campus below. This ceremonial, outdoor level is a place for crowds to gather — most often for Knighting ceremonies — and contains a ceremonial walkway as well as a small raised rock dais. Lastly, a key landmark is the Grand memorial to New Tython that resides in the center of the campus surrounded by the spires, where any student can easily view and reflect on its story.

==Design of School==
The theme of this school is “one with nature, one with the Force”. As such, the school creators created a place that did as little damage as possible to the already existing ecosystem. In addition, any fresh construction was created to blend in with the surrounding environment rather than stick out. It has two key architecture influences: Tythonian and Sephi. New construction follows the former and uses a simple, modern construction.

Existing infrastructure is made out of Sephi construction. This old Sephi base serves as the infrastructure for much of the school and is built to flow with and around the contour of the mountain peak. As a result, the only pieces of the campus that stick out are the main buildings themselves, since they were created by the Sephi as an old military base. Regardless, the Sephi did try to hide their base by constructing it in unison with the mountain itself. As a result, it is clearly visible from some angles and hidden from others.

==School Curriculum==

===Jedi Code===

The [[starwars:Jedi Code|Jedi Code]] is at the heart of everything the school teaches. As such, it follows the Praxeum’s students no matter where they go, always ready to lend a helping hand.

{{Quote|Emotion, yet peace. Ignorance, yet knowledge. Passion, yet serenity. Chaos, yet harmony. Death, yet the Force.|Odan-Urr's Jedi Code}}

Odan-Urr’s interpretation of the Jedi Code: Jedi of old followed the well-known version of the code that prohibited Emotion, Ignorance, Passion, Chaos, and even denied Death. Odan-Urr has chosen to follow an alternate version as set forth by [[starwars:Depa Billaba|Depa Billaba]]. We do not deny any of these potentially dangerous facts of life but rather address them by exercising self-control over our own actions. These potential faults are acknowledged for what they are and our Jedi learn to deal with each of them so that they will not control their destiny.

===Youngling training===

The Younglings of the Jedi Praxeum vary in species, age, maturity, and many other traits. They begin their initial training by being separated in rough groups determined by these factors. Adults are usually grouped with adults, adolescents with adolescents, and children with children. These are not, however, strict rules and sometimes the groups can be mixed.

The basic curriculum for Younglings consists of theoretical studies of the nature of the Force, the ideals of the [[starwars:Jedi Order|Jedi Order]], and [[CS Guide: Lightsaber Forms#Form 0 - Banlanth|lightsaber Form Zero]]. They are taught the Jedi Code, its interpretation, and the way Jedi live off of it. They are taught that selflessness and service to others is the Jedi way of life and that fighting for others is the greater ideal. They are taught the underlying principles of lightsaber combat. In addition, the curriculum for younger students includes general studies, such as writing, math, science, and history. These courses are also offered to older students who would like to participate in these studies. While younger students tend to absorb the information but have a hard time processing it, older students understand it but tend to be abrasive if these ideals clash with their own world view. Thus the intention is to ease Younglings into the Jedi path.

Youngling training prepares you to pass the Initiate trials which require the following:
* Understand the most basic tenets of the Jedi Order
* Demonstrate basic knowledge of lightsaber Form Zero
* Show basic understanding of the Force

===Initiate training===

The Initiates of the Jedi Praxeum are those Younglings, generally between the age range of 10 to 14, who have proven their basic grasp of the theoretical application and ideology of the Force. They have also demonstrated their grasp of the basic form of lightsaber fighting and how the Jedi Order implements it in their missions and everyday lives. Lastly and most importantly, they have shown an understanding of the Jedi Order’s most basic tenets.

At this point in their training, Initiates are taught more in depth control over the Force and are taught all the basic [[CS Guide: Lightsaber Forms|Forms of lightsaber combat]]. They are also taught more detailed versions of the history and theology of the Force. In addition to being offered core general studies, students may choose to take elective courses per their interests. Older students may opt-in for these classes as well. This is also where the Initiates are tasked with obtaining an [[Armory Lightsaber|Armory lightsaber]]. These lightsabers come from various sources. These are often mass produced versions that allow the Initiate to experiment with different builds of lightsabers with varying grips and lengths as well as weights.

In order to acquire an Armory Saber, each Initiate is sufficiently challenged in a way that requires the student to face themselves. In the process they learn more about themselves, often a specific lesson in things like courage, hope, patience, trust, confidence, and selflessness. The intention of this is to address a character flaw as well as expand on their training and knowledge they received as a Youngling. This portion of the training also allows the Initiate to answer any lingering theological or practical questions about the Force before being assigned to a Jedi master.

Initiate training prepares you to pass the Padawan trials which require the following:
* A test of the wholeness of body and mind
* Demonstrate basic knowledge of saber combat in their preferred Form
* Show advanced understanding of the Force
* Demonstrate a degree of self-control fitting a Padawan

===Padawan training===

The Padawan of the Jedi Praxeum are Initiates who have successfully completed and shown competency in the fundamental training offered to them while they were Initiates. They are generally between the ages of 14 and 18. Ages vary depending on the student.

This is where they are taken as apprentices or Padawan learners under a mentor. The goal is to give them real life applications and instruction on how to adapt their studies as an Initiate to the hands-on work of a Jedi Knight. This is also where their mentor begins teaching them the necessary skills to pass their trials by teaching them more in depth, as well as the theological significance of each trial. The intention of this is to prepare a Padawan to move on to Knighthood utilizing real world application of the Jedi Code and the education the Padawan has received up to this point.

Padawan training prepares you to pass the trials of Knighthood which require the following:
* A rigorous test of the wholeness of body and mind
* A completion of the Trials of Knighthood
* Demonstrate advanced knowledge of saber combat in their preferred Form
* Show advanced understanding of the Force and its application
* Build their first lightsaber

===Knight training===

The Knights training that is offered post-Knighthood and Knight trials is to expand on the Jedi’s abilities in both the Force and in leadership roles. The leadership syllabus includes courses that teach a Jedi Knight how to lead military units into combat, how to teach Padawan learners down the line, and how to participate in politics in a neutral fashion in a more detailed way than they learned as Padawans. The expanded courses in the Force are to teach Knights finer use of their abilities and to offer additional one on one time to hone their abilities.

===The way of nature===

The Jedi Praxeum thrives both on inbound supplies from the [[Odanite Expeditionary Force|Odan-Urr Fleet]] and local merchants, but also, very intentionally, on the locally grown and reared flora and fauna. All students, regardless of rank or stature, including the Masters, have a mandatory training regimen that includes seeding crops, harvesting, domesticating and rearing livestock all for the purpose of preparing their daily meal. Droids are used for most of the labor, though Jedi Younglings and Initiates are given specific tasks to assist in daily chores as their teachers dictate.

Survival training is also part of the standard curriculum and is conducted in many different areas of the planet, and even on Kaerls later on during the students’ Padawan training. The students are shown the most common ways to orient themselves, the food they can eat, the water they can drink, and other useful survival tools they can use in everyday life, or on a mission.

===Training Exercises===

The Jedi Praxeum supports a variety of exercises meant to assist students in furthering their Jedi education by providing feedback on a student’s abilities to both student and teacher/master. Some of these are rank specific, but many are applicable to all students in some way or form. The difficulty of these general exercises varies based on several factors, some of which include intensity (speed, the number of enemies, etc.) and scale (height, weight, increased duration, etc.). Once a student has demonstrated proficiency in an exercise, they move onto others. A few special examples can be found below, but this is by no means an exhaustive list and common exercises (lightsaber Form practice, Force powers practice, meditation, survival skills, etc.) are not specifically called out as they can be applied to all students and occur almost anywhere.

=====Younglings Training Exercise=====

* I, Jedi: Younglings embark on a unique journey around the campus itself. Accompanied by their teachers, students explore the main campus and any important landmarks — such as the Grand memorial to New Tython — learning about the history of the Jedi, their old teachings and how they have improved and learned from past mistakes, as well as the key principles of the Order. Various physical and mental exercises are mixed throughout the event. At the end of this exercise, Younglings will have followed the journey of long-gone Jedi but hopefully begin to understand that an even greater journey is yet to come.

=====Initiate Training Exercise=====

* Watchtower Expedition: Initiates get the honor to take several trips out to the watchtowers — which are a holdover from the old Sephi bases — and often conduct a number of experiments and exercises. These can include but are not limited to search and rescue, scientific studies, meditation, or simple guard duty.

=====Padawan Training Exercise=====

* Reach the Summit: Eventually each Padawan undertakes the ascension of the summit attached to the West Spire. While younger students are safely transported to the mountain plateau, Padawans train to overcome the mountain itself. An outdoor, natural set of obstacles augmented with some man-made additions — including hand holds, man-made overhangs, and ropes to name a few — give students an opportunity to test their mental fortitude and physical prowess. This exercise lasts as long as a Padawan needs and it prepares them for their final climb when they must ascend the summit to attend their Knighting ceremony. Those Padawans able to reach the summit are then encouraged to meditate in the serenity of the mountain plateau. Many students often celebrate the feat by marking their name in a [[starwars:Data holocron|datacron]] purposefully left behind by instructors who have also made the climb.

=====General Exercises=====

* Visit Velastari temple: Students of all levels visit the “Velastari temple”, an old Sephi Jedi Temple that Odanites cherish as a link to their Jedi heritage. Students can see it off in the distance, north of the Jedi Praxeum grounds. Usually, Masters take students on excursions to the temple, but as they advance more and more, students themselves must undertake the journey alone. This exercise is important because all students must learn to live off the land and find their own inner strength. The “simple way of life” teaches them humility and helps them understand what it is to survive on your own labor, a trait some students lack. This exercise tests a variety of physical skills in order to safely cross from one summit of the mountain to the next. In addition, they also test the student’s ability to execute crucial skills in self-sufficiency and survival. Once they have reached the old Jedi Temple, the next challenge is from within and is unique to each and every student. The temple is explored under the supervision of a teacher or master.

* The Obstacle Course: Students of all ages, though usually younger, attempt to conquer the Obstacle Course — which many consider an easier version of Reach the Summit — held in the East Spire. This requires the student to apply what they have learned to demonstrate control over their bodies in an environment that requires ingenuity. One can conquer the Obstacle Course in many ways. Some examples include simply reaching the top or competing with another in a contest of agility, but the uses of this Obstacle Course are limitless.

==Trials (Youngling, Initiate, Padawan, Knight)==

===Trial of the Youngling===
Usually performed by a prominent Jedi Council member, this test consists of simple pantomime or a guessing game where the student is asked puzzling questions they would be pressed to find an answer to without the aid of the Force. It is used to test Force sensitivity and gauge a student's potential before introducing them to further study. If passed, the student is accepted into the Jedi Praxeum as a Youngling.

===Trials of the Initiate===
Initiate trials consist of testing the Youngling's knowledge of the most basic tenets of the Jedi Order, their basic knowledge of lightsaber Form Zero, and their basic understanding of the Force. Many students fail these trials because they can be demanding on younger minds. Teenagers and adults generally find them difficult in other ways, as they must adjust their world view and adapt to new discoveries. A student needs to be mentally and physically prepared to face the challenges of a Jedi’s life as these challenges only increase with time. While still conducted within the safety of the Praxeum, these trials have known to lead students and teachers into the wilderness for more advanced tests.

===Trials of the Padawan===
The Padawan trials are the second-to-last step to becoming a Jedi Knight. As such they are conceived as a test of the wholeness of body and mind that will prepare the Initiates for a very cruel and unforgiving galaxy. They include saber combat in their preferred Form, advanced knowledge of the Force, and a degree of self-control fitting a Padawan. Upon finishing these trials, the newly-minted Padawans are usually approached by Masters who train them further in the Jedi arts, usually outside of the Praxeum and in the practicality of the real world.

===Trials of Knighthood===
The Knighthood trials are the most pivotal tests for a Jedi. They are often deemed dangerous and deadly, and many students die without accomplishing them fully. They consist of several trials: skill, courage, spirit, flesh, and insight. Each of these trials tests the Padawan's mind and body to their limit, often even taking pieces of them permanently. The Knighthood trials are conducted under supervision from a Master and may last anywhere from several months to several decades, depending on the Padawan in question. Upon completing what the Master deems the final trial, the Padawan is taken to the Kyber cave on Kiast’s ice moon, Kaerls, where they are united with their [[starwars:Kyber crystal|kyber crystal]], and where they painstakingly build their first true lightsaber. Upon completion, the Padawan is presented to the Council where the eldest Jedi member grants them the title of Knight. Family is allowed to attend.

====Kyber cave====
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The Kyber cave is a natural formation of kyber crystals located deep underneath the western foot of the Godaark mountain range on Kiast's ice moon, Kaerls. The cave itself is hollowed out from a natural volcanic lava tube from a dormant volcano forming one of the peaks in the Godaark range.

Its entrance is two hundred feet wide and tall, eroded from centuries of glacial activity and snowmelt from the mountains, making it an imposing sight on the mountainside. The massive entrance is home to Stroilk packs during the summer mating season, where the predatory canines find a safe haven for their pups.

The interior of the cave is much narrower and forms a solid, fifty-foot wide lava tube fairly quickly within, moving in several directions and branching into the mountain’s depths. The crystal cave itself is actually a massive geode, opened some time within the last millennium by tectonic activity, filled with colonies of kyber crystals. Crystals of diminutive and colossal size share the same space within, forming a breathtaking visual for any visitors.

While its beauty is enchanting, the geode and the interior of the cave holds dangers in the form of tectonic collapses that block off or create new passages, and multi-legged beasts called Qrelt that burrow completely new, smaller tunnels through the mountain, destabilizing the caverns even more.

==School Operations and Management==

===Basic Tenets of Jedi Praxeum Beliefs===

# Do not deny your emotions, rather exercise self-control over them.
# Discipline is taught not beaten into people.
# Follow [[starwars:Light side of the Force|Ashla]], beware [[starwars:Dark side of the Force|Bogan]].

===School Organization & Ranks===

There are no formal social ranks beside teacher and student, but skill ranks are assigned to track a student’s progress. These ranks define the student’s position in the Praxeum’s training program and they mostly run independently of the Clan’s rank structure. The skill ranks comprise of Youngling, Initiate, Padawan, and Knight. A rough equivalent to the Clan’s rank structure is the following:

* Youngling = [[NV1|Novitiate 1]] through [[NV4|Novitiate 4]]
* Initiate = [[JM1|Journeyman 1]] through [[JM2|Journeyman 2]]
* Padawan = [[JM3|Journeyman 3]]
* Knight = [[JM4|Journeyman 4]]

All students are treated equally no matter how far they have progressed in the Jedi teachings. All teachers are treated equally with the exception of the Headmaster/Headmistress, who is responsible for the running of the school and thus has some additional powers to ensure its safety and smooth running. Sometimes, the school hosts visiting Jedi, who are treated like teachers and are expected to follow all school rules.

===General School Rules===

* Respect and show compassion to students, masters and teachers alike
* Community is important - help others and you help yourself
* Follow the Odan-Urr Jedi Code

Not everyone is cut out to be a Jedi. If a student finds it impossible to adhere to the above or they wish to take the path of [[starwars:Dark side of the Force|Bogan]] in any form, they will be dismissed. If the school has any trusted contacts that could help such students, attempts are made to connect them together.

===Assigning of Masters & the Master-Student Program===

(Disclaimer: This is '''NOT''' the out of character Master/Student program, but rather an in character one. Your in character master may differ from your out of character Master.)

Newly-minted Padawans are available to be paired with a Master — who are at least a Jedi Knight — but this is done at the Master’s discretion. There are no prescribed pairings. Each Master picks their own Student(s), who will be guided to becoming a full Jedi Knight. This choice is often made on commonalities, traits, or anything else they find intriguing. In addition, a big factor in this decision is the performance of the Student during their Padawan Trials. Lastly, let us not forget the Force, which has its own ways of connecting Masters and Students together.

===“Day in the Life” of a student===

The students of the school are kept busy with their classes and training exercises to prepare for their next trial, but there are a few key things to note. First, all students are accompanied by their instructors or masters. This is particularly true once a student obtains the rank of Padawan and acquires a master. Second, parental visits and digital communications are allowed between students and their loved ones. Third, students and teachers live on the same campus in close proximity.

===Dress Code===

The Jedi of the Odan-Urr Praxeum dress in simple, light, and breathable clothing. While there is no established uniform or even a required dress code, the clothes that are made by and for the members of the Praxeum are usually made from what is available in nature around the school itself. Droids are often employed to try, temper, and weave the strands that comprise common Jedi clothing, though some of the needlework is done by the Younglings and Initiates to teach them sewing, train their patience and provide them with survival skills.

The dress robes vary from traditional Jedi clothing in that they eschew the traditional long, wide, deep robe that is commonly associated with Jedi. This is deliberate for two reasons: anonymity and practicality. The Jedi of Odan-Urr have found that head coverings and backpacks for carrying provisions and gear often yield better results in training but also in provisioning rations and food in general. Unlike the old Order, the Jedi Praxeum is supplied rarely and often relies on self-sustained food supplies in the form of livestock or grain fields.

Most Jedi wear comfortable linen or cotton pants, stuffed into worn [[starwars:Synthleather|synth]] or [[starwars:Bantha hide|bantha leather]] boots. Their torsos are usually covered in light shirts with several layers overlapping for added protection against the wind. A utility belt is standard practice and a good thing to have at all times, while their throat and head are very often covered with a simple cloth headdress that can be wrapped around the head to protect from, often violent, wind storms high in the Or’ena mountains. Other gear and gadgets are personal preference, though some carry goggles for eye protection. Many Jedi personalize their clothing further with cloaks, leather accessories, and armor.

[[Category:Odan-Urr locations]]

Kiast (Planet)

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{{Planet
|image=[[File:Kiast.jpg|250px]]
|name=Kiast
|region=[[starwars:Outer_Rim_Territories|Outer Rim Territories]]
|sector=[[starwars:Nilgaard_sector|Nilgaard sector]]
|system=[[Kiast System|ATVAT-5565 (Kiast System)]]
|suns= [[starwars:Binary star|Binary system]]
|moons=
* Kaerls ice moon
|distance=0.73 AU
|lengthyear=426 Standard Days
|class=Terrestrial
|diameter=* Planet: 13.998 km
* w/atmosphere: 14,432 km
|atmosphere=[[starwars:Atmosphere/Legends#Type I atmospheres|Type I]]/[[starwars:Atmosphere/Legends#Type IV atmospheres|Type IV]]
|climate=205˚C(surface) to 25˚C
|gravity=
* 1.9 G on surface
* 1 G in habitable areas
|terrain=Variable
|interest=
|species=* [[starwars:Sephi/Legends|Sephi]]
* Human
* Near-Human
|otherspecies=* [[starwars:Kyuzo|Kyuzo]]
* [[starwars:Melitto|Melitto]]
* [[starwars:Teedo|Teedo]]
* [[starwars:Gand|Gand]]
|language=[[starwars:Basic|Basic]]
|population=*~89,567 [[New Tython|Tythonian]] Colonists
* 65 million Sephi
* 2.5 billion Humans/Near-Humans
|cities=* Voraskel Palace - Sephi capital
* Vatali cities
* Vashdu cities
* Quorahi cities
|imports=None
|exports=None
|affiliation=[[Odan-Urr]]
}}

'''Kiast''' is a terrestrial planet in the Nilgaard sector of the Outer Rim territories inhabited by a subspecies of Sephi, who rule the planet from their highborne [[starwars:Skyhook|skyhooks]] and floating cities. Its inhospitable surface, and deadly sulfuric atmosphere surrounding it, are contrasted by clear blue skies above the thick cloud cover.

==History==

===Early History - {~2000 BBY}===

Recorded history on Kiast began with the settling of the planet, some 2000 years ago by Gand settlers. Finding the planet’s atmosphere more manageable than Type I atmospheres, they settled the toxic surface in an attempt to start several mining colonies. No permanent settlement was ever created, however the Gand stayed on the surface until this day, ferrying materials and ore from the surface and trading it with the galaxy.

===Vatali Colonization - {~900 BBY - 722 BBY}===

The Vatali first inhabited the system around 900 BBY, under Lord Ranorm Anasaye. As part of the larger Sephi dominion. Lord Ranorm Anasaye, married to a Sephi princess of royal birth, established a colony on the main planet of Kiast, on one of the larger inhabitable plateaus. During the next several decades, other colonies cropped up on the nearest mountain peaks and plateaus, expanding the domain of the Vatali significantly. By the fifth decade, it had become clear that to expand further and mine the valuable [[starwars:Tibanna|tibanna]] gas from the planet’s cloud cover, the Vatali would have to construct economical ships and inhabitable skyhooks. Thus the first city was build in the year 927 BBY — the Palace, Voraskel, was constructed.

The next century passed in relative security and peace. New ships were developed, working mostly on gas propelled or [[starwars:Repulsorlift|repulsor]] technology, significantly lowering the costs of the starships that were used in mining. New cities and platforms were built, and new gas mining technologies constructed. Each city was a refinery in and of itself, fully self-propelled and self-sustaining. Most of the rest of the platforms were used in intergalactic trade.

===Independance - {722 BBY - 537 BBY}===

Once Tanisad, Ranorm’s son, took to ruling the Empire, and with his mother’s death, Tanisad began two centuries of distancing from the mother dominion — the Sephi homeworld. Seeing himself as royalty and the true ruler of Kiast, but not lacking the subtlety to understand politics, Tanisad took to controlling the courts to his advantage and slowly turning the nobles against the Sephi domain. It took him nearly two centuries, and he never saw his dream fulfilled as the Sephi maintained a strong loyalty within the navy, something Tanisad could never break.

Meanwhile, the planet developed. Deals were made with the Gand on the surface, and in Tanisad’s reign, settlers were welcome from every corner of the galaxy. They quickly filled the rest of the inhabitable land masses, leaving only few free from colonization. Kyuzo, Melitto and Teedo, as well as Humans and other near-Humans, colonized the world with great speed, and in a mere 200 years outnumbered the Sephi three to one. This called for bylaws to be passed that made all colonists on Kiast subjects of the Vatali king.

It was during King Vatal’s reign that the Vatali intensified their aims to become more independent. Vatal was a fierce king who saw everything through self-interest and ambition, even going so far as creating laws that bound most of the colonist population to his undeniable rule. In effect he made the colonists his subjects and exploited their labor for the Empire’s gain.

While the Vatali dominion expanded to other worlds in the system, colonizing and exploiting whatever resources were available, the King instigated a coup against his Sephi overlords. The wayward King and his navy, coupled with colonists' ships and soldiers, overtook the loyalist forces. The War for Independence lasted for several long years before coming to an abrupt halt with the capitulation of the Sephi forces and their retreat from the Kiast system. Vatal proclaimed the Vatali Empire, reigning supreme over a whole system of worlds with an iron fist.

===Quorahi Wars - {356 BBY - 75 BBY}===

Emperor Vatal Anasaye died having fully established a strong dominion over the Kiast system. His reign was the peak in all of the Vatali Empire’s history. No outside force dared to enter his domain without proper respect and gifts and his armada of three hundred ships and airships dominated the whole system. It was truly the golden age of the Vatali Empire.

However, his civil and judiciary rule lacked the same attention to detail and care for his subjects. While he did expand the Empire, his subjects suffered under a dictatorship run by the military. Quorahi were treated as little better than slaves, building massive edifices for their noble overlords. Massive industrial cities were built across the planet, housing millions of people, all working on refineries both on the surface or in the air.

Vatal was succeeded by his daughter, Darsayi — an inexperienced monarch under the sway of the noble houses who looked to their interests above all else — and after many decades of the privileged ruling over the masses, a whisper of rebellion began to emerge. Any who spoke against the Empire and the military were held without trial, and often executed for treason. As the years passed the ember that was the beginning of the rebellion turned into a raging fire.

In 198 BBY the Quorahi turned on their masters, instigating a full scale rebellion and war against the Vatali Empire. This was the First Quorahi War and it took two years to bring an end to it. The Quorahi were given new laws and special provisions that protected them from the greed of the nobles and the Empress. Decades passed and as generations passed with them, the Empress slowly brought back the old laws in a new and rewritten form. Soon the nobles and royalty began exploiting the Quorahi again.

In 80 BBY, the Empress’ son, Taselm, saw an opportunity to ascend to the throne before all his brothers. He joined forces with a rebellious faction of the Quorahi and gained their loyalty through decisive action and the willingness to cripple the Empire’s efforts. Their cold war against the Vatali lasted for three years before they garnered enough support. In 77 BBY the Second Quorahi War began in earnest as the once-enslaved people turned against their masters again. The rebellion spread across the floating cities and swiftly took control of them within a span of months. The war lasted for two years before the Capital itself was assaulted and Empress Darsayi was executed before the whole Empire.

Taslem took the throne, as an obligation towards the Quorahi and to keep the nobles in check. The Empire survived but with radical changes to how they governed their people. Quorahi were given freedom and became free workers that the Empire employed. All species were accepted as subjects of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Kiast, and no person was valued more than the other in the eye of the law. The nobles, however, kept their wealth but lost the power they once held. It was a new dawn for the Vatali Empire.

===Age of Reason - {75 BBY - Present}===

At the time of his ascension, Emperor Taslem was already an aging Sephi. His rule was benevolent, open and welcoming to the masses. It was a second golden age of development and growth. The military was severely underpowered and maintained a constant vigil rather than a threatening presence. The focus was shifted on scientific research and trade with the outlying systems. The Empire grew and expanded to the farthest reaches of the Kiast system, mining and colonizing many worlds. The tensions between Quorahi and nobility subsided with time and the whole planet seemed to lull into a utopian-like state.

But it was not to last. Emperor Taslem passed away in the 70th year of his reign, leaving the throne empty and three possible successors. The direct lineage belonged to Essadan and Vauzem Anasaye, while the indirect lineage belonged to Taslem’s only surviving sister, the young Kaltani who was only three decades older than her nephews. Essadan was in line for the throne, as a direct successor and the eldest, however Vauzem had different plans.

During his father’s reign, Vauzem garnered the support of one third of the noble houses who wanted their power and privilege returned, seeing them as their birthright unlawfully taken. His plan was in motion years before his father ever died and its fruition came in the form of a coup. In one swift strike, the Voraskel Palace was taken and Essadan murdered in cold blood. Vauzem proclaimed himself Emperor of the Vatali domain, rechristening it into the Vauzem Dominion.

His reign was short lived. The rest of the noble houses, backed by the full might of the Vatali navy and the newly sworn Empress of the Vatali Empire, Kaltani Anasaye, descended upon the Vauzem Dominion. A battle for the Palace broke out as brother fought brother and cousin fought cousin. It was a stalemate until the Quorahi arrived in their industrial cities. Weapons bombarded the Vauzem ships and their floating castle until, at last, they retreated. The day was won and the Empire prevailed, though much of the old Palace was destroyed in the fighting.

The last war was in 4 BBY and Empress Katlani rules supreme and benevolently since then. Her nephew, Vauzem still hides somewhere on the planet and garners support to attack and reclaim his blood-given throne.

It is now [[30 ABY to 39 ABY|34 ABY]] and soon a new chapter begins.

== Geography ==

[[File:kiast_landscape.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Kiast's habitable band of atmosphere, above the toxic surface]]

Kiast’s geology is rather unique. Due to the binary subdwarf system it formed in, Kiast has developed under high gravitational pressure from its parent stars into a small, but tectonically active planet. Its revolution is an imperfect ellipse, rather than a circle, which creates a very unique effect on the planet surface. Its proximity to the binary star, coupled with its irregular orbital path, has a straining effect on its tectonics as the planet is constantly pulled and pushed against the gravitational forces of the stars.

The surface becomes tense and crumbles as the planet nears the star in its summer months, excreting toxic gasses from multitudes of newly formed geysers. Due to the undersurface activity and the movement of the mantle, Kiast’s core is extremely active and creates a surprisingly strong gravitational field on the surface, holding the heavy gasses close to it.

Over billions of years, the surface has changed many times as tectonic plates — of which Kiast has twenty-seven — shift and create new mountain ranges. Some of these mountain peaks, and indeed large plateaus, penetrate the thick cloud cover and create natural islands of ground and greenery where colonies can be built.

The surface is a vast, alien area for any oxygen-breathing species. It is covered with a mixture of natural forming chlorine, carbon monoxide, sulfur hexafluoride and tibanna gases. The concoction is enough to kill anyone not wearing thick [[starwars:EVA suit|environmental suits]] on the surface. The pressure at surface level is easily sixty times standard, able to crush any living creature not adequately protected. Most of the surface, however, is covered in sulfuric oceans, formed from sulfuric rain and high pressure. The temperature on the surface is a scorching 200 degrees plus.

Despite its inhospitality, the surface is resource-rich and often exploited through mining in very expensive and very dangerous mining missions. The risks of tectonic activity in summer months often means that workers have to spend winters, when temperatures are low and the surface is increasingly more stable due to the planet’s orbital path.

== Landmarks ==

=== Voraskel Palace ===

[[File:Voraskel_palace.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Voraskel Palace]]

The Voraskel Palace, nicknamed the “Steel Star,” is the administrative and economic capital of the Vatali Empire. This magnificent city hovers well above the planet’s noxious cloud layer, kept in the air by massive repulsorlift engines. Many of the system’s commercial institutions base their headquarters here, and it is also the seat of government of the Empire.

The Palace was first built in 927 BBY by King Ranorm, to serve as a tibanna gas refinery and royal residence. Since then, it has remained at the centre of Kiast’s history and politics. In 4 BBY the old Palace was mostly destroyed during a battle, but the Empress has since built an even more majestic complex in its place.

The floating construct is shaped like an irregular spinning top. The topmost structure is the Palace itself, and it rises up from the wide open-topped concourse. The city then narrows again below the concourse and tapers to the bottom levels.

The graceful spires of the Palace house the Imperial family, the Astral Throne, the government ministries, the Vatali Conclave, the High Court chamber, the justice courts and the military command of the Empire. The Palace rises above the concourse, which is the widest level of the city. Here a straight causeway connects the airship docks and landing platforms, goes through the financial district and enters the Palace, to terminate at the gates of the throne room. The concourse also accommodates the luxury apartments of the Sephi nobility, the Flight Academy, the Imperial botanical gardens and a retired museum-airship called the ''Age of Reason''.

Below the rim of the concourse are the huge repulsorlift engines. These incorporate the tibanna refineries, though some of the old Ranorm-era infrastructure has been turned into art galleries. In the downward cone of the city are the dazzling high street and commercial districts, many affluent residential neighbourhoods and, directly below the Palace, the barracks and hangars of the Royal Guard. Descending further, Quorahi neighbourhoods cluster around the indoor Statuary Park. These residents are mainly employed in the service industry that centers around the wealthy Vatali nobility.

=== Essadan ===

[[File:Essadan.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Essadan]]

A cluster of cities built near the Voraskel Palace, Essadan lingers above a thin section of the toxins covering Kiast's surface. Oftentimes, this results in the mining operations on the surface being visible through the hazardous gases below the floating cities. Constructed during Vatal's reign, Essadan's cities are contained within dome-like structured fixed atop a stabilizer bearing numerous repulsorlifts.

Over time, it is possible for the cities to drift as the volatile surface below changes. These movements are not noticeable unless observed over long periods of time, but happen as the cities move to where lighter gases are more abundant to aid in lifting the structure. These cities are under the reigning monarch's direct rule, with each of the individual structures being managed under a landlord.

=== Undelm Domain ===

[[File:Undelm.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Undelm]]

Mirroring the design and function of Essadan, the Undelm domain is a collection of floating cities within the Vauzem Dominion. Closer to the toxic band than most cities, its cities are designed to shield themselves from toxins that might venture further from the surface as vents containing the gases open on the surface. However, as the Vauzem Domain is noted to be significantly less prosperous than the Vatali Empire, these cities are prone to widespread infections occurring among their residents. Many times, this is a result of their atmospheric shielding failing to prevent harmful toxins from leaking in. Unlike Essadan, the cities of Undelm are individually governed under a Sephi noble belonging to the Vauzem Dominion.

Ever since Kaltani Anasaye rose to power, Undelm's cities have been floating further from the Vatali Empire and across its borders of protection. While this would ordinarily make them prime targets for pirate factions, no documented attacks have been made.

=== Imperial Necropolis ===

The Imperial Necropolis is located on the plateau of Mudri in the southern temperate belt of Kiast. It is surrounded on most sides by taller peaks, creating a sheltered basin with a mild climate. The seven burial complexes of the Necropolis are scattered among the foothills of these peaks, while a small settlement occupies the center of the plateau.

The central settlement houses the population of permanent caretakers who look after the buildings and statues, tend the surrounding park and prepare the tombs for visits and ceremonies. The settlement also has landing platforms and facilities for tourists and pilgrims, who are permitted to see all but the sarcophagus chambers of the complexes. Visitors are expected to bring offerings of food, rich textiles or [[starwars:Credit chip|credit chips]].

[[File:Burial_mound.jpg|170px|left|thumb|Tanisad’s burial mound]]

The first to build at Mudri was King Tanisad. Over the seventh and sixth centuries BBY he constructed his own tomb and that of his father, probably intending to consolidate his legitimacy in the Kiast system in contrast with the faraway Sephi overlords. The model of construction that he established has remained essentially unchanged up to modern times. The burial complex is enclosed by walls, with a grand gate granting entrance. The avenue then leads to a shrine containing an enthroned statue of the deceased monarch, usually larger than life-size. The edifice also contains the historical archives pertinent to their reign. Surrounding the shrine is a statuary garden, with sculptures of warriors and state functionaries. At the far end of the enclosure is the burial mound; this covers a system of chambers containing treasures, murals, personal effects and the sarcophagus itself.

By far the largest complex on the plateau is that of Emperor Vatal, who exploited Quorahi labour to build a monumental shrine and a gigantic statue of himself, as well as a network of underground chambers that spanned many levels below the burial mound. Unfortunately, little remains of the riches that must have been stored in his tomb (and the same is true for those of Ranorm and Tanisad), because of the looting that took place in the First Quorahi War. The effects of the two Quorahi Wars can also be seen in the tomb of Empress Darsayi, which was never properly completed.

[[File:Statue_shrine.jpg|170px|thumb|Vatal’s shrine, containing his enthroned statue]]

The tomb enclosure of Emperor Taselm is made remarkable by its unique collection of statues, which for the first time included prominent Quorahi officials, rather than just Sephi. The statues were also rendered in an attitude of festivity, in contrast with the severe military style of previous complexes. Taselm was also the monarch who established the extensive park that surrounds the burial complexes.

The brief reign of Vauzem Anasaye saw the initiation of an ambitious project, as the Emperor set about building a colossal mausoleum on a high peak, overlooking all the other tombs. However, the war of succession of 4 BBY put a stop to that, and all that remains are the foundations and possibly some underground chambers. Nowadays the Necropolis caretakers only enter the site to ensure that visitors do not leave any offerings.

Empress Kaltani, the ruling monarch, has begun the construction of her tomb next to that of Vatal, and where her father’s memorial is one of tremendous might, hers promises to be a pleasing synergy of Sephi and Quorahi competences. The earthquakes of 29 and 30 ABY have delayed the project somewhat, as resources were redirected to the repair of the older tombs.

The liveliest period for the Necropolis is the annual festival of summer’s end, which sees the arrival of large crowds of pilgrims. The festivities culminate with the Imperial visit, when the Empress leads a ceremonial procession to each of the six tombs (excluding the Vauzem mausoleum) and makes offerings on behalf of her subjects. The sovereign will then select a particular tomb and enter the sarcophagus chamber on her own, to make personal propitiations and, it is said, petition the deceased monarch for guidance in the year ahead.

=== Jedi Praxeum ===
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The Jedi Praxeum is a complex of structures harmonized with the landscape, where tall spires and agricultural land cling to the Or’ena Mountains. Once a Sephi military outpost, the Praxeum is now a haven for the Jedi of Odan-Urr. As a Jedi Academy, it sees to the training, education and growth of the Clan’s [[Novitiate]] and [[Journeymen]] Jedi. From Youngling to Knight, the curriculum maps out a program of study that includes lightsaber combat practice, general studies, survival skills and guidance on the use of the Force. In addition, the academy encourages its students to put what they learn into practice, whether it be in the campus’s obstacle courses, the danger of the campus terrain, or in the wider galaxy.

The Praxeum also places a strong focus on the spiritual growth of the students. Teachers guide their charges through the [[starwars:Jedi Code|Jedi Code]] and how it is understood and practiced by the Jedi of Odan-Urr. Although the Academy provides support in all stages of the students’ education, the young Jedi are also taught to be humble and self-sufficient by participating in the Praxeum’s self-sustaining system of agriculture and textile production.

== Atmosphere==

Kiast’s [[starwars:Atmosphere|atmosphere]] is unusually thick for a planet of its size, attributed to its high gravity and fast spin. Fully one third of the atmosphere is covered in a mixture of natural forming chlorine, carbon monoxide, sulfur hexafluoride and tibanna gases, making everything under that line deadly to oxygen breathing humanoids.

The second third of the atmosphere is covered in breathable gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, helium and others. In all respects, it is breathable for all oxygen-breathing humanoids. Life thrives in this area in floating cities and airships that travel the vast expanses between isolated mountain peaks that penetrate the cloud cover.

The final third is the stratosphere and beyond, reaching all the way into space. This area is dominated by skyhooks and orbital space stations and shipyards that usually function as trading hubs for spacers.

==Political Landscape==

[[File:aloraturelkaltani.jpg||thumb|left|180px|A'lora Kituri and Turel Sorenn discuss Odan-Urr's involvement in the Vatali Empire]]

===The Vatali Empire===

Long before the Jedi of Odan-Urr ever arrived, Kiast has been under the peaceful rule of its current monarch. Refined over centuries, the politics of Kiast have become set into a mixture of subtle intrigue and a pattern of rule that has not been broken in three millennia. The Vor floats above the unforgiving landscape, being the seat of most of the world’s politics.

The current monarch, Empress Kaltani Anasaye, has created a united Empire from several of the most prominent and largest surface cities on Kiast, solidifying her rule as the most advanced faction with ready access to mining, water and other necessities. Under peaceful rule, her advisors from the regions offer their thoughts in the Palace’s throne room. For matters that rise above trivial pursuits, the Vatali Conclave can be enacted to dispute matters ranging from war to interactions with outsiders.

===The Vauzem Dominion===

Not all agreed with the Vatali Empire's methods; nobles seeking their birthright promised under Vauzem's rule sought to manage their own affairs and remain isolated from the Vatali Empire. Lacking a leader after Vauzem himself was overthrown, the Dominion began to crumble as nobles squabbled over their assets. While a fair number hold legitimate reason for remaining in the leaderless Vauzem Dominion, others see it as an opportunity to gain wealth. While corrupt in practice, the Vauzem Dominion is far more democratic in political structures in Vauzem Anasaye's absence. Without a ruling monarch, the nobles have taken on the burden of responsibility, adhering to electoral and voting practices while refusing to appoint a new leader until Vauzem's fate can be determined.

Rumours have surfaced during Kaltani's reign of a civil war brewing between the Vatali Empire and the Vauzem Dominion, despite the Vauzem Dominion's lack of a standing military. Some have theorized that a war is to be fought using proxies allied to the Dominion, but no proof supports these allegations. Nonetheless, an unofficial cold war has been in progress between the two factions ever since Vauzem's defeat.

===Quorahi===

“The Folk”, or the Quorahi as they are known by the Vatali, are a major political faction comprised of the less wealthy and less fortunate species living on the planet. Mostly Humans, near-Humans, Kyuzo, Melitto and Teedo, these individuals are broken up into city states under direct rule from the Vatali Empire, though their rule is equally shunned and accepted. There is no general rule as to how the Quorahi are organized or how they function, but what is known is that the delicate balance between them and the Vatali has been preserved for centuries.

These sky nomads, as they are otherwise known, usually survive through trade and function as the working class for the Vatali. They are protected with Imperial treaties and laws that grant them significant freedoms in operating on the planet, and in return they supply the workforce for the Empire and its armies.

The Quorahi usually scavenge the surface of Kiast for any and all usable pieces of machinery, and trade or repurpose them to work in their cities and airships. They are well known for their tribal mentality and superstition, even though they are technologically superior to many other galactic species. Their loose collective is often considered a family mostly due to being so radically different to the Vatali Empire, and there is a certain camaraderie between individual Quorahi no matter their city, ship or home.

Despite this, wars and conflicts between rival captains are all too common and more than one city state has found its death below the clouds in feuds between sister cities, or at the hand of the Vatali Imperial Navy. Not all Quorahi are workers or loyal subjects of the Empire, however. Some are pirates and brigands, preying on defenseless transports and airships for tech and supplies. But a vast, vast majority are just simple folk trying to find their way in the galaxy.

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