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== Current Storyline ==
== Current Storyline ==


The current storyline delves into the aftermath of the Fourteenth Great Jedi War, the rise of a new Grand Master, and the escalating conflict between the Severian Principate and Tenixir Revenants. The conflict comes to blows with the events of the Rite of Supremacy: Escalation
The current storyline follows the emergence of a new enemy group known as [[The Children of Mortis]]. This mysterious new enemy unleashed devastation upon the Clans of the Brotherhood in the Fifteenth Great Jedi War.


=== Shadows Coalescing ===
=== Shadows Unveiled ===
==== Chapter I ====
At the order of the Grand Master, the Brotherhood undertook a massive research effort, both to understand the appearance of the Children of Mortis, and the power they wielded with their Force-embued crystals. Each of the great Clans chose their own paths to study as information about the Children was slowly learned. Comprised of three groups representing the Light, Grey, and Dark sides of the Force, this group used crystals formed from the souls of Force-sensitives to create powerful weapons, armor, ships, and organic monstrosities. All of this was done at the command of their leader, The Father, who hoped to usher in a new age of unbound Force control.  
 
Evant Taelyan lives! The Deputy Grand Master had spent months healing in a secret location. His trip into the world of the dead had only strengthened his connection to the Force. Aware of a new enemy on the horizon, he met in secret with Dacien Victae, James Entar, and Idris Adenn. Together they conspired to seat Evant upon the Iron Throne.
 
Elsewhere, the Tenixir Revenants have begun stock piling weapons found from hidden Collective caches throughout the galaxy. These caches were given in payment by Avitus Oligard who was using the Revenants to find locations where there might be more mysterious crystals. Directed by the voices he heard from the crystals, his movements were watched by the mysterious Seer, a dark side practitioner.
 
Back in the Arx system, Telaris Cantor decided for his overall goal of perfect Order to be accomplished, another would have to take the throne. As the Council and Consuls met in the Throne Room, Evant Taelyan arrived. In a quick show of power, he crushed Rhent Ghosen to death using only the Force. However before he could face down Cantor, the Grand Master vanished into thin air.
 
Evant Taelyan took the Iron Throne an dubbed himself **Darth Nehalem**.
 
==== Chapter II ====
 
The Brotherhood continued to rebuild from the destruction wrought by the Collective. Yet, Darth Nelhalem’s thoughts were always on the shadows beyond his line of sight. To his horror, while in deep mediation, one of the enemy reached out to him.
 
Meanwhile, The Revenants continued to shepard Avitus Oligard from planet to planet in his attempts to find the people calling to him. As they traveled they collected many more of the force imbued crystals. They arrived in the Jumarrot System only to find the Principate already there, also deep in their own search for these crystals.
 
Under the influence of these crystals, fractures were beginning to appear in the ranks of both the Principate and the Revenants. Division carefully stoked by The Seer.
 
==== Chapter III ====
 
Concerned with his legacy, Darth Nehalem began looking for ways to ensure his own power could continue past whatever threat was toying with him. Little did he know the fractures within the Principate and Revenants were finally cracking wide apart.  
 
Charged with conspiracy to commit mutiny, First Mate Zyft Yadar, was caged, all the while pleading her case that the Revenants should not focus on '''Retribution''' against the Principate but instead look to '''Expand''' their control out in the outer rim. Rasha Hawee was convinced only by destroying the Principate could the Revenants truly be free. Zyft escaped her cell thanks to the help of a guilt-ridden Avitus.
 
Within the Principate the Triumvir of Oaths, Vairya Muktiba, made strides in creating the Imperial Harmony Party an official organization within their senate. The growing number of senators pushing for open warfare now had an opposition group believing peace was the way forward. The other two Triumvir however disagreed with the '''Harmonist''' movement, believing instead only a strong show of force would  '''Restore ''' the Principate to their rightful place.
 
This was all in accordance to the Seer’s actions, now hinting that the Hutts would play a roll in revealing the Brotherhood to her secretive order.
 
=== Rite of Supremacy: Escalation ===
The conflict between the Principate and the Revenants came to a head on the Hutt-controlled planet of [[Dandoran]]. It was left to the members of the Brotherhood to decide for themselves who they would support.  


=== Great Jedi War: Ascension ===
==== Chapter 1 ====
==== Chapter 1 ====
The Council believes the Children are planning to attack Arx, their seat of power. Still rebuilding from the attack by [[The Collective]], the system was ripe for a powerful enemy to push out the Brotherhood. Yet they were mistaken.


At the invitation of the Py’zah the Hutt, ruler of Tipool City, and Garganta Galleria Casino and  Hotel Resort, many of the criminal world ventured to Dandoran for a week full of massive events such as a illegal deathmatches, pod-racing, and a very rare items auction. Up for auction was a box load of the crystals that the Collective, the Principate, and the Revenants all had been collecting over the past years.  
Launching massive crystal asteroids, the Children of Mortis unleashed hell upon the seven Clans' home systems. Each asteroid slowing at impact to create a large impact site, The Children set off to gather what research had been found on their crystals, as well as any stored crystals the clans might possess. While this assault is launched, The Father took control of The Harbinger as is his will to take a more direct hand in overseeing the attack. Avitus Oligard, praised for his insight on each of the Clans, goes to aid Saira O'Setera as she begins the birthing process.  
 
With the division in the ranks of both the Principate and the Revenants, four distinct groups emerged. As factions of the Principate, there were the brutal '''Restorers''' and the peace-seeking '''Harmonists'''. For the Revenants, there was the vengeance-seeking '''Retributionists''' and the opportunistic '''Expansionists”. These four groups arrived in attempt to take these crystals from the Hutts. It was then the conflict began.
 
The Grand Master, Darth Nehalem, was unconcerned with these events, and decided to take the Headmistress out in a scouting mission to find a place of power. He ordered the members of the Brotherhood to ignore their clan ties and go independently to support whatever group they wished.
And in the darkness of her cave, The Seer made her last preparations before leaving to join the fun on Dandoran.  


==== Chapter 2 ====
==== Chapter 2 ====
 
The Council frantically tries to comprise the data on the crystals, hoping to find a way to stop their power. Each of the Clans show different strengths and weaknesses against the Children as they defend their homes. With the asteroids safely planet side, the Children began the next phase of their conquest, activating the asteroids as "World Seeds". These seeds begin to drain the life from the planets they reside upon, causing even more crystals to grow.  
The Restorers have their mighty '''Restoration Troopers''' arrive on planet. These monstrous soldiers were the product of study upon the crystals, turning the test subjects into massive, slow but incredibly strong, nearly indestructible soldiers. The perfect force for the Rrstorers to complete their goal of bringing order by any means.  
 
The Seer herself arrived on Dandoran, and used one of her own crystals to turn a subject into her own crystalline monstrosity. Claiming it ''ascended'' this monster was the Force made flesh, a blend of crystal and organic matter with a nearly unlimited potential to tap into the Force.  
 
With two very different sets of monsters unleashed upon Tipool City, the stakes of the battle between the factions rose. Feeling drawn to the Seer, Avitus Oligard finally left on his own, hoping to unite with her, just as the crystals bid him to.  


==== Chapter 3 ====
==== Chapter 3 ====
A method of purifying the crystals is found, and released into the Clans' systems. Each of the Clans show great strength and power as they push back the Children from their homes. In shock, the Children retreat, seemingly vanishing into an ethereal realm. Saira gives birth to a baby boy, who begins to age toward adulthood rapidly.


The Seer and Avitus Oligard meet at last, embrace and kiss, before the Seer uses her influence over the crystals to turn the Restoration Troopers against their own people. Having fled into the city to avoid being detained by the Harmonists, Restorers Kamlin and Adlez are attacked the Troopers, and Adlez is killed as they attempt to flee.
The now-purified crystals are harvested and used by the Clans to create unique and powerful tools, defenses, and weapons. The Grand Master begins his own study of the portals the Children summoned, hoping they might find a way to destroy their enemy, and find the illusive former Grand Master, Telaris Cantor.  
 
Deeper in the City, the Rasha Hawee faces down Zyft Yadar, with both the Retributionists and the Expansionists deciding the threat the Principate had brought was bigger than their quarrel. Letting down her guard, Rasha Hawee and her followers are knocked unconscious and bound as prisoners.  
 
The Seer loads up the crystals, along with the body of a Restoration Trooper, before Kamlin appears to barter passage off-planet in exchange for data on how they created the troopers. The Seer accepts this trade. She then taunts the Brotherhood, thanking them for coming out to “play”, and teases that something known as ''The Harbinger'' will enjoy playing with them as well.  


The Harmonists and the nearly broken Expansionists meet and agree to a ceasefire, having ruined much of Tipool City.  
A toddler child is brought before the Father, revealed at last to be a Skeleton of pure crystal. Once known as Matthias Westland, thousands of years ago, The Father appraises the toddler as an appropriate vessel.  


At the Dark Ascent, the Grand Master and Headmistress return pleased with what they discovered, and accelerate their plans. The Grand Master then calls the Master-at-Arms to the throne room, naming Howlader Taldrya a Sith Lord.
Still residing within the Cor’neria System, Rath Oligard watches streams of data regarding the Children's attack against the Brotherhood, appraising how best to use this opportunity to destroy his most hated enemy.


== Previous Storyline: Fictional Recap ==
== Previous Storyline: Fictional Recap ==
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== Databank: Brotherhood Universe ==
== Databank: Brotherhood Universe ==


The following data bank provides a quick reference to information about persons, locations, and organizations of interest that show up in the Dark Brotherhood storyline.  
The following data bank provides a quick reference to information about persons, locations, and organizations of interest that show up in the Brotherhood storyline.  


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! colspan=3 style="text-align: center;" | ORGANIZATIONS
! colspan=3 style="text-align: center;" | ORGANIZATIONS
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| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-Collective.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[The Collective]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Collective is a powerful organization led by the fierce Rath Oligard. Their unified purpose is to rid the galaxy of Force users. They are one of the primary antagnoists of the Dark Brotherhood, responsible for a multitude of conflicts, death, and loss.   
| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-Collective.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[The Collective]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Collective is a powerful organization led by the fierce Rath Oligard. Their unified purpose is to rid the galaxy of Force users. They are one of the primary antagnoists of the Brotherhood, responsible for a multitude of conflicts, death, and loss.   
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| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-CoM.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[The Children of Mortis]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Children of Mortis is a powerful organization led by mythical individual known as The Father. Their unified purpose is break the chains binding the Force. They are one of the primary antagnoists of the Dark Brotherhood, responsible for a multitude of conflicts, death, and loss.   
| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-CoM.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[The Children of Mortis]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Children of Mortis is a powerful organization led by mythical individual known as The Father. Their unified purpose is break the chains binding the Force. They are one of the primary antagnoists of the Brotherhood, responsible for a multitude of conflicts, death, and loss.   
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| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-Principate.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[The Severian Principate]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Severian Principate is a rare Imperial Warlord state which not only endured but thrived following the Empire’s collapse. Originally a network of mining worlds and orbital facilities in the Kastolar Sector, it existed to fuel the Empire’s war machine. This changed with the governorship of Lucian Niatinus, a commander disillusioned with the Emperor’s self-destructive policies. Devoted to improving the lives of his citizens and secretly allying with the smugglers and pirates from the nearby Hutt Space, he sought to create an ordered state free of the tyranny which inspired the Rebellion.
| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-Principate.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[The Severian Principate]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Severian Principate is a rare Imperial Warlord state which not only endured but thrived following the Empire’s collapse. Originally a network of mining worlds and orbital facilities in the Kastolar Sector, it existed to fuel the Empire’s war machine. This changed with the governorship of Lucian Niatinus, a commander disillusioned with the Emperor’s self-destructive policies. Devoted to improving the lives of his citizens and secretly allying with the smugglers and pirates from the nearby Hutt Space, he sought to create an ordered state free of the tyranny which inspired the Rebellion.
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| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-Revenants.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[The Tenixir Revenants]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Tenixir Revenants is a conglomerate of criminal organizations. Comprised largely of former prisoners held by the Severian Prinicpate on the planet of Tenixir they have a deep hatred of the Imperial group. They are distrustful of all, but willing to work for the credits. Their allegiance is only to themselves.  
| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-Revenants.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[The Tenixir Revenants]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Tenixir Revenants is a conglomerate of criminal organizations. Comprised largely of former prisoners held by the Severian Prinicpate on the planet of Tenixir they have a deep hatred of the Imperial group. They are distrustful of all, but willing to work for the credits. Their allegiance is only to themselves.  
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| [[File:Darkcouncildblogo.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''The [[Dark Council]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Dark Council serves the Grand Master of the Brotherhood, and governs the various elements of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood.  
| [[File:Darkcouncildblogo.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''The [[Dark Council|Council]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Council serves the Grand Master of the Brotherhood, and governs the various elements of the Brotherhood.  
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| [[File:7clans.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''The Seven Clans''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The seven Clans of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood all hold different motivations and personalities.
| [[File:7clans.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''The Seven Clans''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The seven Clans of the Brotherhood all hold different motivations and personalities.


[[Clan Arcona|Arcona]], [[Clan Naga Sadow|Naga Sadow]], [[Clan Odan-Urr|Odan-Urr]], [[Clan Plagueis|Plagueis]], [[Clan Scholae Palatinae|Scholae Palatinae]], [[Clan Taldryan|Taldryan]], [[Clan_Vizsla|Clan Vizsla]].
[[Clan Arcona|Arcona]], [[Clan Naga Sadow|Naga Sadow]], [[Clan Odan-Urr|Odan-Urr]], [[Clan Plagueis|Plagueis]], [[Clan Scholae Palatinae|Scholae Palatinae]], [[Clan Taldryan|Taldryan]], [[Clan_Vizsla|Clan Vizsla]].
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| style="text-align: center; height: 130px;" | [[File:Picture-emblem1.jpg|130px]]|| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''Iron Forces''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Iron Forces are divided into two divisions: The [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Iron_Forces#The_Iron_Navy Iron Navy], and the [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Iron_Forces#The_Iron_Legion Iron Legion].
| style="text-align: center; height: 130px;" | [[File:Picture-emblem1.jpg|130px]]|| style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''Iron Forces''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Iron Forces are divided into two divisions: The [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Iron_Forces#The_Iron_Navy Iron Navy], and the [https://wiki.darkjedibrotherhood.com/view/Iron_Forces#The_Iron_Legion Iron Legion].
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| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-ACE.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Arx Capital Exchange]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Arx Capital Exchange, or ACE, is the financial and industrial apparatus of the Arx System and the Dark Council as a whole.  
| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-ACE.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Arx Capital Exchange]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Arx Capital Exchange, or ACE, is the financial and industrial apparatus of the Arx System and the Council as a whole.  
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| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-INQ.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Inquisitorius]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Inquisitorius are the Grand Master’s covert network of agents. They represent the Brotherhood's strength outside of the Iron Legion and Iron Fleet. While not all that are enrolled are aligned with the Grand Master’s visions, many compete for favor and to rise in the rankings. The Society offers various awards and incentives and is headed by the Voice of the Brotherhood.
| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-INQ.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Inquisitorius]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Inquisitorius are the Grand Master’s covert network of agents. They represent the Brotherhood's strength outside of the Iron Legion and Iron Fleet. While not all that are enrolled are aligned with the Grand Master’s visions, many compete for favor and to rise in the rankings. The Society offers various awards and incentives and is headed by the Voice of the Brotherhood.
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| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-Syndicate.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Shroud Syndicate]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Shroud Syndicate is the premiere criminal organization operating in Dark Brotherhood space. It involves many smaller gangs, crews, and criminal combines within its area of operation, it is lead by the Herald, and operates from the Shroud Nebula where their massive ship, the Godless Matron, makes berth. The organization is involved in almost every major black market deal that happens in Dark Brotherhood space.
| [[File:Logos-fiction-center-Syndicate.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Shroud Syndicate]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Shroud Syndicate is the premiere criminal organization operating in Brotherhood space. It involves many smaller gangs, crews, and criminal combines within its area of operation, it is lead by the Herald, and operates from the Shroud Nebula where their massive ship, the Godless Matron, makes berth. The organization is involved in almost every major black market deal that happens in Brotherhood space.
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! colspan=3 style="text-align: center;" | LOCATIONS
! colspan=3 style="text-align: center;" | LOCATIONS
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| [[File:Arx-system.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Arx System]]''' ||  style="padding: 10px;" | The Arx System is located in the depths of Wild Space, far away from the core worlds and isolated from the galaxy at large. The planet Arx — or more commonly simply called "Arx" — now serves as the current seat of power for the Dark Brotherhood.
| [[File:Arx-system.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Arx System]]''' ||  style="padding: 10px;" | The Arx System is located in the depths of Wild Space, far away from the core worlds and isolated from the galaxy at large. The planet Arx — or more commonly simply called "Arx" — now serves as the current seat of power for the Brotherhood.
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| [[File:Canon_galaxy_map.jpg|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[starwars:Outer Rim Territories|Outer Rim Territories]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Outer Rim Territories, also known as the Outer Rim or Outer Systems, was a sparsely populated region of [[starwars:The galaxy|the galaxy]] located outside the [[starwars:Mid Rim|Mid Rim]] before [[starwars:Wild Space|Wild Space]] and the [[starwars:Unknown Regions|Unknown Regions]]. The largest region in the galaxy, it was home to diverse [[starwars:Planet|worlds]] and rugged, primitive frontier planets. It is here that the bulk of the Brotherhood’s storyline evolves.  
| [[File:Canon_galaxy_map.jpg|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[starwars:Outer Rim Territories|Outer Rim Territories]]''' || style="padding: 10px;" | The Outer Rim Territories, also known as the Outer Rim or Outer Systems, was a sparsely populated region of [[starwars:The galaxy|the galaxy]] located outside the [[starwars:Mid Rim|Mid Rim]] before [[starwars:Wild Space|Wild Space]] and the [[starwars:Unknown Regions|Unknown Regions]]. The largest region in the galaxy, it was home to diverse [[starwars:Planet|worlds]] and rugged, primitive frontier planets. It is here that the bulk of the Brotherhood’s storyline evolves.  
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| [[File:Antei.jpg|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Antei]]''' ||  style="padding: 10px;" | The former home system and planet of the Dark Brotherhood. Destroyed by former Grand Master [[Muz Ashen]] in a destructive ritual to gain immortality.  
| [[File:Antei.jpg|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Antei]]''' ||  style="padding: 10px;" | The former home system and planet of the Brotherhood. Destroyed by former Grand Master [[Muz Ashen]] in a destructive ritual to gain immortality.  
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! colspan=3 style="text-align: center;" | PERSONS OF INTEREST
! colspan=3 style="text-align: center;" | PERSONS OF INTEREST
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| [[File:EvantHeadshot.jpg|130px]]  || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Evant Taelyan|Darth Nehalem]]''' <br> <small>[[Grand Master]]</small> <br><br> [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/members/9118/character_sheet Character Sheet] || style="padding: 10px;" | The Grand Master occupies the '''The Iron Throne''', which is the seat of power for the Dark Brotherhood. They control the Dark Council, as well as the combined [[Iron Forces]]. Darth Nehalem took the Iron Throne following years of service on the Dark Council, first as Voice, then as the first Regent, and finally Deputy Grand Master.
| [[File:Dacienheadshot.png|130px]]  || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Dacien Victae|Lord Dacien Victae]]''' <br> <small>[[Grand Master]]</small> <br><br> [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/members/7388/character_sheet Character Sheet] || style="padding: 10px;" | The Grand Master occupies the '''The Iron Throne''', which is the seat of power for the Brotherhood. They control the Council, as well as the combined [[Iron Forces]]. Following a long career on the Council, Dacien Victae seized control after abandoning Darth Nehalem in the Ethereal Realm.  
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| [[File:Dacienheadshot.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Dacien Victae]]''' <br> <small>[[Deputy Grand Master]]</small> <br><br> [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/members/7388/character_sheet Character Sheet] || style="padding: 10px;" | Dacien Victae service as the right hand of Darth Nehalem. The former Justicar swore to both support Nehalem’s claim to the throne, as well as hold him accountable should he ever lapse in serving the Brotherhood as a whole.  
| [[File:AtraHeadshot.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Thane Skotos|Thane "Atra" Skotos]]''' <br> <small>[[Deputy Grand Master]]</small> <br><br> [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/members/13830/character_sheet Character Sheet] || style="padding: 10px;" | The right hand of the Grand Master, the current Deputy Grand Master is Thane "Atra" Skotos, aka Darth Renatus. Following his terms as both Regent and Justicar, Darth Renatus helps maintain the Brotherhood's control over its space.  
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| [[File:Howladerheadshot.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Howlader]]''' <br> <small>[[Master at Arms]]</small> <br><br> [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/members/8/character_sheet Character Sheet] || style="padding: 10px;" | Howlader is rarely seen in his office, but his work always seems to get done. Overseeing the ceremony and record keeping of the Brotherhood’s dossiers, Howlader’s allegiance seems to be more to the position he holds than to any one leader or even his home unit.
| [[File:Howladerheadshot.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Howlader]]''' <br> <small>[[Master at Arms]]</small> <br><br> [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/members/8/character_sheet Character Sheet] || style="padding: 10px;" | Howlader is rarely seen in his office, but his work always seems to get done. Overseeing the ceremony and record keeping of the Brotherhood’s dossiers, Howlader’s allegiance seems to be more to the position he holds than to any one leader or even his home unit.
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| [[File:James-wiki.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''James Lucius Entar''' <br> <small>[[Seneschal]] of the Brotherhood</small> <br><br> [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/members/1294/character_sheet Character Sheet] || style="padding: 10px;" | The enigmatically eccentric, ever endearing Seneschal heads up the Brotherhood’s Research and Development and also maintains sovereignty over cyber security thanks to his unique artificial intelligence, Construct [[Dbbot|dbb0t]]. James has a penchant for riddles and rarely involves himself in political matters, claiming to serve the Brotherhood and the Galaxy at large. He is most often left to his own devices out of both respect and fear.
| [[File:James-wiki.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''James Lucius Entar''' <br> <small>[[Seneschal]] of the Brotherhood</small> <br><br> [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/members/1294/character_sheet Character Sheet] || style="padding: 10px;" | The enigmatically eccentric, ever endearing Seneschal heads up the Brotherhood’s Research and Development and also maintains sovereignty over cyber security thanks to his unique artificial intelligence, Construct [[Dbbot|dbb0t]]. James has a penchant for riddles and rarely involves himself in political matters, claiming to serve the Brotherhood and the Galaxy at large. He is most often left to his own devices out of both respect and fear.
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| [[File:Ciara.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae]]''' <br> <small>[[Headmaster|Headmistress]] of the Brotherhood</small> <br><br> [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/members/359/character_sheet Character Sheet] || style="padding: 10px;" | The Master Archivist overseeing the [[Shadow Academy]] and all of its secrets.
| [[File:12-Alethia.png|130px]] || style="white-space: nowrap; text-align: center; padding: 10px;" | '''[[Alethia Archenksova]]''' <br> <small>[[Headmaster|Headmistress]] of the Brotherhood</small> <br><br> [https://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/members/14287/character_sheet Character Sheet] || style="padding: 10px;" | A former opponent of the Iron Throne, Alethia has made a dramatic about face and now oversees the [[Aurora Collegium of Sciences]] and the [[Shadow Academy]] on the Grand Master's behalf. Despite not being a Force-user herself, Alethia directs the Brotherhood's resources towards understanding the Force-based technology of the Children of Mortis and other factions.
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Real World Perspective.

Welcome to the Dark Jedi Brotherhood Fiction Center. Here you will find links to the various pages and documents that will help both new and returning members with getting caught up with the Brotherhood's current storyline. You will also find summaries and recaps of previous and current storylines and fiction updates, and person/places of interest data bank.

To get started:

  • Dark Brotherhood Canon, which looks to align with Star Wars Canon where possible, is maintained by the Brotherhood Story Group. The story group's objective is to maintain consistency with Brotherhood Lore in respect to narrative plot updates, system features like possessions and character sheets, as well as integration with new material introduced into "nu Canon". The Story Group is headed currently by the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master.
  • The Brotherhood’s home rests in the Arx System. (Antei was destroyed and the Dark Council relocated).
  • To learn more about the Fiction Society, check out the Inquisitorius page on the Wiki.
  • To expand your knowledge on the Brotherhood's fiction systems, check out the Fiction Resources. This includes links to resources and documentation that covers the Character Sheet System, Competition Guidelines, Telegram Fiction Chat, a catalog of previous Voice and Combat Master Reports, and answers to the most frequently asked questions.
  • To join the ongoing discussion on original characters and fiction, check out our Fiction Chat channel on our Discord server.


Fictional Timeline

  • The current DB fictional year is 42 ABY.
  • To get caught up on the latest brotherhood storyline, check out the fiction updates below. The Dark Crusade is the beginning of the contemporary storyline, so we begin there.
  • To see the different arcs, see the Fiction Updates: Story Arcs.

Current Storyline

The current storyline follows the emergence of a new enemy group known as The Children of Mortis. This mysterious new enemy unleashed devastation upon the Clans of the Brotherhood in the Fifteenth Great Jedi War.

Shadows Unveiled

At the order of the Grand Master, the Brotherhood undertook a massive research effort, both to understand the appearance of the Children of Mortis, and the power they wielded with their Force-embued crystals. Each of the great Clans chose their own paths to study as information about the Children was slowly learned. Comprised of three groups representing the Light, Grey, and Dark sides of the Force, this group used crystals formed from the souls of Force-sensitives to create powerful weapons, armor, ships, and organic monstrosities. All of this was done at the command of their leader, The Father, who hoped to usher in a new age of unbound Force control.

Great Jedi War: Ascension

Chapter 1

The Council believes the Children are planning to attack Arx, their seat of power. Still rebuilding from the attack by The Collective, the system was ripe for a powerful enemy to push out the Brotherhood. Yet they were mistaken.

Launching massive crystal asteroids, the Children of Mortis unleashed hell upon the seven Clans' home systems. Each asteroid slowing at impact to create a large impact site, The Children set off to gather what research had been found on their crystals, as well as any stored crystals the clans might possess. While this assault is launched, The Father took control of The Harbinger as is his will to take a more direct hand in overseeing the attack. Avitus Oligard, praised for his insight on each of the Clans, goes to aid Saira O'Setera as she begins the birthing process.

Chapter 2

The Council frantically tries to comprise the data on the crystals, hoping to find a way to stop their power. Each of the Clans show different strengths and weaknesses against the Children as they defend their homes. With the asteroids safely planet side, the Children began the next phase of their conquest, activating the asteroids as "World Seeds". These seeds begin to drain the life from the planets they reside upon, causing even more crystals to grow.

Chapter 3

A method of purifying the crystals is found, and released into the Clans' systems. Each of the Clans show great strength and power as they push back the Children from their homes. In shock, the Children retreat, seemingly vanishing into an ethereal realm. Saira gives birth to a baby boy, who begins to age toward adulthood rapidly.

The now-purified crystals are harvested and used by the Clans to create unique and powerful tools, defenses, and weapons. The Grand Master begins his own study of the portals the Children summoned, hoping they might find a way to destroy their enemy, and find the illusive former Grand Master, Telaris Cantor.

A toddler child is brought before the Father, revealed at last to be a Skeleton of pure crystal. Once known as Matthias Westland, thousands of years ago, The Father appraises the toddler as an appropriate vessel.

Still residing within the Cor’neria System, Rath Oligard watches streams of data regarding the Children's attack against the Brotherhood, appraising how best to use this opportunity to destroy his most hated enemy.

Previous Storyline: Fictional Recap

Previous Arc
Year Story Arc Fiction
39 ABY Rite of Supremacy: Escalation

Escalation: Chapter 1
Escalation: Chapter 2
Escalation: Chapter 3

Crack grew in the factions of the Severian Principate, and Tenixir Revenants. Influenced by the mystical crystals that had been recovered over the previous few years, both factions split in half, each with one favoring peace, the other all out war. War comes to them all on the planet of Dandoran.

At the invitation of Py'zah the Hutt, The Principate and Revenants arrive to bid on a large cache of crystals, when shots are finally fired. The Brotherhood answers both sides call with each member choosing for themselves who they would like to support. Within The Principate, there were the brutal Restorers and the peace-seeking Harmonists. For the Revenants, there was the vengeance-seeking Retributionists and the opportunistic Expansionists.

Things became more complicated when the Restorers revealed they had melded the crystals with soldiers, creating fearsome Restoration Troopers, large lumbering beasts that were near impossible to kill. At the same time, The Seer, representing a new entity known as The Children of Mortis, brought with her Crystal Ascendants, beings also augmented with crystal but in such a way their connection to the force was magnified greatly.

Eventually, The Harmonists won the day. The Seer retreated with Avitus Oligard in tow. The Principate agreed to begin demilitarizing their armies, and the Revenants agreed to strike out to far away systems to prevent further bloodshed.

Inquisitorius Archive

Official Fiction Updates for both the Dark Jedi Brotherhood and the independent Clans can be found here in the Inquisitorius Fiction Archives.

To check out the Dark Jedi Brotherhood Comics that were made click here!

Comics created for the DJB
Comics created for the DJB

Databank: Brotherhood Universe

The following data bank provides a quick reference to information about persons, locations, and organizations of interest that show up in the Brotherhood storyline.


ORGANIZATIONS
The Collective The Collective is a powerful organization led by the fierce Rath Oligard. Their unified purpose is to rid the galaxy of Force users. They are one of the primary antagnoists of the Brotherhood, responsible for a multitude of conflicts, death, and loss.
The Children of Mortis The Children of Mortis is a powerful organization led by mythical individual known as The Father. Their unified purpose is break the chains binding the Force. They are one of the primary antagnoists of the Brotherhood, responsible for a multitude of conflicts, death, and loss.
The Severian Principate The Severian Principate is a rare Imperial Warlord state which not only endured but thrived following the Empire’s collapse. Originally a network of mining worlds and orbital facilities in the Kastolar Sector, it existed to fuel the Empire’s war machine. This changed with the governorship of Lucian Niatinus, a commander disillusioned with the Emperor’s self-destructive policies. Devoted to improving the lives of his citizens and secretly allying with the smugglers and pirates from the nearby Hutt Space, he sought to create an ordered state free of the tyranny which inspired the Rebellion.
The Tenixir Revenants The Tenixir Revenants is a conglomerate of criminal organizations. Comprised largely of former prisoners held by the Severian Prinicpate on the planet of Tenixir they have a deep hatred of the Imperial group. They are distrustful of all, but willing to work for the credits. Their allegiance is only to themselves.
The Council The Council serves the Grand Master of the Brotherhood, and governs the various elements of the Brotherhood.
The Seven Clans The seven Clans of the Brotherhood all hold different motivations and personalities.

Arcona, Naga Sadow, Odan-Urr, Plagueis, Scholae Palatinae, Taldryan, Clan Vizsla.

A member of each respective unit is referred to in the following manner:

  • Arconan
  • Taldryanite
  • Sadowan
  • Palatinaean
  • Odanite
  • Plagueian
  • Member of Clan Vizsla

Former members of Clan Tarentum identify as Tarenti.

Iron Forces The Iron Forces are divided into two divisions: The Iron Navy, and the Iron Legion.
Arx Capital Exchange The Arx Capital Exchange, or ACE, is the financial and industrial apparatus of the Arx System and the Council as a whole.
Inquisitorius The Inquisitorius are the Grand Master’s covert network of agents. They represent the Brotherhood's strength outside of the Iron Legion and Iron Fleet. While not all that are enrolled are aligned with the Grand Master’s visions, many compete for favor and to rise in the rankings. The Society offers various awards and incentives and is headed by the Voice of the Brotherhood.
Shroud Syndicate The Shroud Syndicate is the premiere criminal organization operating in Brotherhood space. It involves many smaller gangs, crews, and criminal combines within its area of operation, it is lead by the Herald, and operates from the Shroud Nebula where their massive ship, the Godless Matron, makes berth. The organization is involved in almost every major black market deal that happens in Brotherhood space.
LOCATIONS
Arx System The Arx System is located in the depths of Wild Space, far away from the core worlds and isolated from the galaxy at large. The planet Arx — or more commonly simply called "Arx" — now serves as the current seat of power for the Brotherhood.
Outer Rim Territories The Outer Rim Territories, also known as the Outer Rim or Outer Systems, was a sparsely populated region of the galaxy located outside the Mid Rim before Wild Space and the Unknown Regions. The largest region in the galaxy, it was home to diverse worlds and rugged, primitive frontier planets. It is here that the bulk of the Brotherhood’s storyline evolves.
Antei The former home system and planet of the Brotherhood. Destroyed by former Grand Master Muz Ashen in a destructive ritual to gain immortality.
PERSONS OF INTEREST
Lord Dacien Victae
Grand Master

Character Sheet
The Grand Master occupies the The Iron Throne, which is the seat of power for the Brotherhood. They control the Council, as well as the combined Iron Forces. Following a long career on the Council, Dacien Victae seized control after abandoning Darth Nehalem in the Ethereal Realm.
Thane "Atra" Skotos
Deputy Grand Master

Character Sheet
The right hand of the Grand Master, the current Deputy Grand Master is Thane "Atra" Skotos, aka Darth Renatus. Following his terms as both Regent and Justicar, Darth Renatus helps maintain the Brotherhood's control over its space.
Howlader
Master at Arms

Character Sheet
Howlader is rarely seen in his office, but his work always seems to get done. Overseeing the ceremony and record keeping of the Brotherhood’s dossiers, Howlader’s allegiance seems to be more to the position he holds than to any one leader or even his home unit.
James Lucius Entar
Seneschal of the Brotherhood

Character Sheet
The enigmatically eccentric, ever endearing Seneschal heads up the Brotherhood’s Research and Development and also maintains sovereignty over cyber security thanks to his unique artificial intelligence, Construct dbb0t. James has a penchant for riddles and rarely involves himself in political matters, claiming to serve the Brotherhood and the Galaxy at large. He is most often left to his own devices out of both respect and fear.
Alethia Archenksova
Headmistress of the Brotherhood

Character Sheet
A former opponent of the Iron Throne, Alethia has made a dramatic about face and now oversees the Aurora Collegium of Sciences and the Shadow Academy on the Grand Master's behalf. Despite not being a Force-user herself, Alethia directs the Brotherhood's resources towards understanding the Force-based technology of the Children of Mortis and other factions.
Rian Taldrya
Herald of the Brotherhood

Character Sheet
As the new Herald and head of the Shroud Syndicate, the Mirialan Rian works hard to maintain the strong grip the Brotherhood has made in the underworld.
Idris Adenn
Voice of the Brotherhood

Character Sheet
Known as an outgoing and accomplished Bounty Hunter, Idris Adenn has brought an air of flash and style to the otherwise shadowed and secretive Inquisitorius. The Mandalorian takes great pride in the efforts of the Brotherhood's intelligence agency.
Rajhin Cindertail
Fist of the Brotherhood

Character Sheet
Supreme Commander of the Iron Legion and Navy, head of the Grand Master's Royal Guard. The loud and boisterous

Togorian, Rajhin Cindertail, serves as FIST.

Kamjin "Maverick" Lap'lamiz
Justicar of the Brotherhood

Character Sheet
The former Emperor of Scholae Palatinae has accepted the position of Justicar following his tenure within the Chamber. His reason for foregoing the throne for the Halls of Justice are cloaked in mystery.
Zxyl Bes'uliik Taldrya
Regent

Character Sheet
The former Praetor ascended to the Council following Atra’s appointment to Justicar. Zxyl Bes'uliik Taldrya, the enigmatic Mandalorian Regent, oversees the full might of ACE’s resources.