- "Misdirection is the key to survival. Never attack what your enemy defends, never behave as your enemy expects and never reveal your true strength.If knowledge is power, than to be unknown is to be unconquerable."
- ―Lazarus Concordance Credo.[src]
Character History
What's in a name?
The name “Lokasena” comes from two Saleucami words. The word “Locha”, which means lake. And the word “senar”, which means calm or tranquil. His name can be translated in “Lake of tranquillity” or even “Peaceful water”.
The last name of Corvinus comes from a long line of men, in service of the Concordance. It is the name of their family emblem which sows a bird of prey.
Childhood
- "Hands out of your pockets, boy. Do your chores, boy. Cut your hair, boy…"
- ― Ezron Corvinus to his son, when the child was only five years old.
When Sena’s mother died, Lokasena was still very young. The blanket of protection which she had so steadily provided was swiftly taken away from the boy. As his father took over the responsibility of raising the child, he taught it his hardened beliefs. The boy was educated by the word and the rod. Having beliefs forced upon him and beaten anytime Sena deviated from them.
Often, Ezron would lock Sena in a closet. Sometimes for days, to discipline the child. The punishments became harder and harder, beating the words of his beliefs into Sena.
One time, after Sena had missed morning sermons, Ezron took the boy out to the market square of the settlement on Saleucami and tie his arms to wooden poles that we used for merchant stands. He beat the child with a cat o’ nine-tails until Sena’s back was nothing but raw, bloody flesh. The Force was with Lokasena and most of the scars can no longer be seen, not on the outside anyway…
The early years
Born on Saleucami, three years after the battle of Yavin, Lokasena was the son of a prominent member of the Lazarus Concordance. A ruthless and efficient organized crime syndicate. Claiming to enforce government policy, the Concordance blackmailed all who opposed the politicians that paid for their services.
Corvinus was taken from his home world at a very young age. Resettled on a distant and unnamed forest planet, Lokasena was trained to become one of the Concordance’s best enforcers. Thrown into a pit of wolves to fight for survival, Sena flourished.
The Lazarus project
One year after the battle of Yavin, the government of Saleucami decided to create a group that could come up with answers against the population’s growing turmoil. The many brilliant men in that group could also be counted upon to keep their mouths shut until they did come up with those answers. And so the Clerics came to be, led by a man named Maximillian Caesar.
Seeing that this group would need to continue its work long after the then present government would end its term, it was made an ongoing “black project”. Untraceable, unaccountable to congress or even succeeding administrations. People new that this project was real. Ministers and officials often tried to end this project. More than once by force. Yet somehow it always survived any process designed to purge it. This earned it the name Lazarus.
Now the Lazarus Concordance was free to act as it willed. Operating on its own, unaccountable to anyone, as judge, jury and executioner. Following their motto’s; “In time of war, the law falls silent.” The Concordance reveled in their belief that Caesar could do no wrong!
Adolescence
At the age of 16 he entered the fighting cages. Lazarus Concordance officials wagered high amounts on the outcome of these fights. These high placed men and women soon learned that it was prudent to bet on Lokasena’s victory.
At 18, Sena was still the undefeated champion of the cage. Noticing that he was always a bit faster or stronger that his opponents, he sought new challenges. One of the syndicate under-bosses, a man named Greython Tellor, saw Lokasena’s potential.
Medical training
“Welcome, Lokasena.” The old man said as Sena entered the room. Greython Tellor had been Sena’s mentor for some time now. He trusted him.
“Let me introduce you to Dr. Willard. He will guide you in your medical training.”
Lokasena looked at the new face. It was a fairly young man, although stress and long hours had formed deep wrinkles on his forehead. As he extended his hand in politeness, Sena could not help but notice that Willard’s hand was ice cold. “A pleasure to meet you, sir.”
“No, the pleasure is all mine.” Willard said in a raspy voice. “I hear good things about you. Mr Tellor tells me you have an interest in the sciences.” “Yes, I do…” “Excellent! You will accompany me to our teaching facility. We’ll make a scientist out of you yet.”
Months of intense studying and exams followed. Lokasena proved to be an exemplary student. His only problem was respecting those who, in Sena’s eyes, were wrong.
“Hey Sena!”
Corvinus turned to see Elim run towards his, down a hospital corridor. Elim had been his fellow student, he was training to be a cleric as well.
“How can I help you today, Elim?” The dark haired young man halted in front of him, catching his breath. “How did you know? Ah well, anyway… I was wondering if you could look at this patient chart for me. I just can’t seem to pinpoint his genetic defect.”
Lokasena took the chart and studied it for a moment.
“Heart, lung, liver and kidney failure… He won’t last long!” Sena said when he finally looked up again. “Actually, it’s a she.” Elim smiled smug.
“Ah… well, unless you believe the problem to be in her genitals or hormones, that information is irrelevant.” Corvinus dropped another glance at the chart. “You need to put her on broad-spectrum antibiotics for the infection.”
Elim frowned. “I already ruled out infection! No fever, no elevated white count in her blood.”
“That’s fascinating!” Sena replied. “And if you hadn’t pumped her full of immuno-suppressants I’d be surprised..” “But her immune system was attacking her body…”
“NO…!” Sena interrupted. “The infection is attacking her organs. We need a lung biopsy to see which of the 10 million bugs is killing her.”
“If I biopsy her now, she’ll go into effusion.” Elim snapped as Lokasena raised an eyebrow and sighed. “Very well. Go tell her that she’ll die because her doctor is a coward! No? Then get me a piece of her lung, now!”
“You better do as he says, Elim. Sena has the tendency to be right about these things.”
Dr. Willard walked up to the young men. Elim nodded and then turned to make his way back to his patient.
“That was a solid call, Sena. Yet again… I think you’ve learned all you can here.” Willard smiled at Corvinus. “I heard you were interested in bio-mechanics. That field is wide open for you, if you want it.” Lokasena felt a rush of relief come over him. “Yes sir, very much…”
“But why, Sena? Why take on a whole new specialty now?” Sena’s answer was short.
“More research, less people.”
And so Lokasena’s experimentation with bio-mechanics began. A Knowledge that would serve him well, in the future.
Afterwards, Tellor promoted the young fighter to official Concordance Cleric. In his new position, Lokasena was entrusted with sensitive information about the inner workings of the Lazarus hierarchy. He was implanted with a cortical stimulator. The device was designed to trigger the production of vast amount of natural endorphins in Sena’s body. The idea was to make the subjects immune to pain, should they ever be captured and tortured.
Adulthood
Years went by, and at the age of 24, Sena proved to be an exemplary Cleric.
Conflict within the ranks of the Clerics grew. Fingers were being pointed at Corvinus. Especially by Elim, his colleague and friend.
Therefore the Concordance set Lokasena up for a trap. He was sent to a penal colony as an enforcer to administrative policy. There he was in charge of security.
One day, a group of prisoners high jacked a transport. As the transport left orbit, Sena gave the order to destroy it.
With a single blast, the transport was destroyed. Killing the escaped prisoners.
Unfortunately for Lokasena, one of the crew members on board the transport had been the daughter of syndicate boss within the Concordance.
Sena was stripped of his rank and position. He underwent immediate surgery, were the cortical implant was removed. Sena was throw in to an isolation cell. His body had become accustomed to the higher endorphins in his blood. With the implant removed, Sena went into withdrawal. His senses were obscured by the darkness of his cell. After a long period of pain and suffering, Sena had finally built up enough hate to break free of his confinement. Single-handedly he killed everyone in the prison complex and fled to the far reaches of space.
A new beginning (Thinker, Fighter, Spy)
He knew that this hate inside him was fueling him. He needed to find a place where people were like him. He finally reached the Dark Brotherhood and was accepted as a member. Amongst his brethren, Sena felt powerful. He felt at home.
Later, after the Yuuzhan Vong Incursion, Lokasena decided that a cranial implant did have its uses. If he were ever captured, it would prevent him from succumbing to torture. With knowledge of his previous implant and help from the extensive Brotherhood Databanks, Lokasena created a new implant. Far more effective and dangerous. It will render him fairly immune to pain, given that the pain is induced over long periods of time.
Short bursts of pain, such as injuries in battle, can still be felt however. The implant can no longer be removed, not without killing Lokasena. This feature makes him the ideal person to entrust with sensitive information.
Love, hate and The Great Jedi War
Cry woe, destruction, ruin and decay.
The worst is death, and death will have his day!
Komari’s embrace of pain
The young Dark Jedi was as surprised as anyone by the sudden Yuuzhan Vong Incursion into Brotherhood space.
Lokasena was on board of the Dark Prophet when the Taldryan fleet was attacked. Together with Komari Vossa, a team mate and old friend, he escaped to the Katarn, seconds after the Dark Prophet exploded. Corvinus had been attacked by a captured Yuuzhan Vong in the Katarn’s morgue. The Vong had stabbed him in the back. The wound healed, but the scar can still be seen.
On board the Katarn he and Komari helped track down a Vong intruder. They were able to corner the enemy until superior Taldryan forces arrived. It was on that ship, during the Vong attack, that Sena and Komari shared their first kiss. Their love was passionate but short. Komari was killed in another Yuuzhan Vong engagement. Lokasena grieved deeply over his loss. There are those who claim that Sena created his cranial implant to ease the pain of loss.
Sena returns a favour
“So, we have found you at last!” Lokasena’s voice was calm and relaxed as the bitter cold winds tore at the trees surrounding him.
“How did you do it, Corvinus? How could you possibly know where to find me?” Greython Tellor asked with trembling lips.
From above, a small, black bird sat on Lokasena’s shoulder. “A little bird told us…” Sena smirked.
“But why would you even come back here?” Tellor whimpered.
“Revenge, Tellor. Revenge for what you made me.” Corvinus’ brow furled and his jaw clenched.
“What I made you? I never had to make you! You were always what you are know. Calm, tempered and forgiving…” Lokasena recognised that Tellor was pleading for his life.
“Besides, my sources tell me you became a Jedi. Killing is not the Jedi way.” Tears were running down the man’s face.
“By the Gods, how the mighty have fallen! There was a time when your spy network was reliable, but not any longer. They were only half right.” the Dark Jedi Knight replied as his Lightsaber flared its purple blade.
Before Tellor could say another word, his head lay next to his body. The swing of the blade did not even upset the Corvus, who still sat content on Sena’s shoulder. “Come my little friend, our bones are chilled and our stomachs are growling. Let us seek food and refuge for the night.” Corvus crowed his approval and the both made for the cover of the forest.
Friends & posessions
The prodigal sister
Asani Vosa
After Komari’s untimely demise, Lokasena concentrated most of his attention to his late lover’s younger sister. In the beginning, Asani Vosa was very young and naïve. They supported each other after Komari’s death. Vowing to himself that he would never let such a terrible tragedy befall him again, Lokasena took Asani under his wing of protection. Sena even supported Asani when she decided to leave Taldryan. They remain the best of friends, even though they are in separate clans.
In sight of the next Great War against the Yuuzhan Vong, Lokasena sought out Asani. He wanted to train her and make certain she would be ready for the coming storm. He tried to teach her al he knew about war. Combat skills and covert techniques but also how to handle yourself in a battle, when the fear takes hold. The training was quite intense and rigorous, but the effects were unmistakable. Both Dark Jedi are now confident in their growing abilities to engage the Yuuzhan Vong and have their revenge.
Corvus Corvinus
File:Balvarine.jpgBalvarine, Great Wolf of Saleucami, Linguafoeda Saleucamia.
From the very beginning, Lokasena has hunted many times in the forests of Taruma. Hunting for the Great Wolves of Saleucami, which he brought to Taruma for sport and training. On one such ventures, Sena found a young, wounded Jackdaw. Although the birds usually are an omen of death, Sena took pity on the bird and nurtured it back to health.
Corvus Corvinus
Corvus, as the animal was named, usually sits on his master’s shoulder. Lokasena has been seen talking to the bird. Sometimes it even appears that the birds speaks to its master. Whether this is in fact the case, or simply an example of another Krath gone round the bend, is still open to debate. But when carrying Corvus, Sena always refers to himself in the plural form. To Corvinus, Corvus is an equal.
When conflict arises, Corvus will circle above untill the danger has passed.
Forged in lightening and tempered in blood
Sena with Mormegill
Lokasena's primary weapon is his Mormegill sword. It was given to him by the Lazarus Concordance after slaying a Balvarine with his bare hands. The sword was forged with lightening and tempered in the blood of the beast he slew. This process gave the blade its characteristic, black color. Mormegill is always at Lokasena’s side. Even after attaining his Lightsaber, Corvinus always caries his black blade in a sheath on his left hip. The sword has brought him many a victory in battle, so it represent far more than jut a weapon. It represents strength of spirit, courage of heart and peace of mind.
Sena's Lightsaber
File:WarlordKrathPurple.gifSena's Lightsaber
Lightsaber
Corvinus' first saber is very important to him. He quickly learned to wield it in the ancient duelist form.
GAT-12 Skipray Blastboat "Glorfindell"
File:Hyrule Z-47 Lynx.jpgGlorfindell.
Statistics.
- Class: Scout ship, Heavy Fighter
- Dimensions: Length 25m, wingspan 14,3m.
- Decks: 1
- Crew complement: 1. Can hold up to 8 people.
- Fleet role: Assault Starfighter, Reconnaissance, Escort and Patrol.
- Power Plant: Manually tuned Sarylcorp ViX multiflux Quantum reactor.
- Sensor Systems: Multi-purpose targetting scanner pylons.
- Armaments: 2 Mendan Arms DAR-2 Ion cannons, twin Turbo-laser cannon turret, 1 Proton Torpedo launcher, standard load of 12 torpedoes.
- Maximum cruise velocity:1200 km\h (atmospheric)
- MGLT: 80 MGLT
- Special features: Rotating wing assembly, Cloaking device.
Originally used by the Lazarus Concordance as a covert scout vessel, the Lynx is equipped with a quantum wave field cloaking device. This device is powered by the contained quantum singularity within the ship’s engines. It allows the vessel to become completely invisible to the naked eye as well as most scanners and senor arrays. The only thing that can penetrate the cloak is an active, focused tachyon detection beam.
Due to the immense power consumption of the cloak, the Lynx can not fire it’s weapons or raise its shields until the cloak is deactivated. This feature makes it also suitable as a first-strike attack fighter.
Styles and Convictions
Religion
The Corvinus family and Lazarus Concordance educate their members well. Since as far back as two thousand years, Sena can track his family’s heritage. In all that time, their beliefs have never changed, only their convictions.
Lokasena prays to only one deity. The God of Saleucami has a central position in Sena’s life. He is the God of winter and hunting, two things that Sena knows a lot about. The hunt has always driven him. Sometimes the hunt for answers, other times the hunt for enemies. He knows how to survive in the wild and keep his own presence almost unnoticed.
Winter is a term that holds a lot of meaning for Lokasena. He sees it as a perfect state of being. Cold, detached, calculating, unforgiving and in control of the elements.
It is rumoured that Sena has seen his God in a vision. In this vision, He took him as his servant. The Clerical lifestyle has always appealed to Sena and he strives to become a Priest for his God. His words may be friendly, but his heart has become cold as ice. The words of his Gods where forcibly introduced to Lokasena by his father.
Emergence of a dark soul
Being elevated to the ranks of Priesthood had a strange effect on Lokasena. Not all too surprising when you know the details of his childhood. The Brotherhood has various ways to deal with lost souls. Most of the Clans also have their own ways of handling those that vary from a certain path. Taldryan too had several.
Criminals go before their superiors and Justicars. The feeble get a reality check from their Masters and commanders. The lazy get sent to the Rogues. But Ektrosis… Ektrosis has one more step for the fallen. Those that are discovered to have no place with in the Brotherhood, but are too far involved to return to their old lives, end up in the lowest circle of damnation.
They are taken, by Corvinus, against their will. Conscious yet paralysed by the grip of the Dark Side and even fear itself, dozens of young men and women have disappeared after being dispelled by the House Summit. They walk the streets of the Taruma settlements, only to be taken and never returned.
They are brought to an underground facility. A cold and sinister place where the air is rife with the stench of decay, even though every inch is clean. There is a door that leads from the surface through a narrow corridor. The walls and ceiling are mirrored so the partially incapacitated victims can clearly see them selves being transported by this dark man.
Then they enter a room, spotless, disinfected. Rows of surgical tools hang from the walls. Four large arms with serrated circular blades are positioned on a metal table in the centre of the room. When placed on the table, the victims can see their own reflection looking back at them, on the ceiling. After much struggle some manage to look around, only to be met by the cold, unwavering eyes of a psychopathic Priest. There they lie, Initiates, Novices and Acolytes alike. People from all races and creeds come here, after failing the tests that the Brotherhood puts them through.
Here, in this lair, Sena is Lord and Master. His word, his very glance is law. And the verdict is always the same… Guilty!
There is no malice in what Sena does to them. No rage, no anger. No emotion of any kind. He simply performs the task that has been appointed to him. And every time he thinks he has reached his limits, Lokasena can see his father standing behind him. And that nine-tail is looking mighty unpleasant.
- "Do your chores, boy! I told you to do your chores..."
- ―Ezron Corvinus to Lokasena during the flogging
DJB Facts
Positions Held
Ektrosis Cup.
- Krath Tetrarch of Hex Phyle
Outstanding Achievements
- Slaying the Balvarine matriarch.
- Helping Taldryan to victory in the 7th Great Jedi War.
- Promotion to Jedi Hunter.
- Promotion to Dark Jedi Knight
- Awarded the tittle of Ektrosis Champion in the Ektrosis Cup.
Trivia
- Lokasena has an interest in philosophy and poetry, which is reflected in the way he speaks.
- Balvarines are a species native to the forest world where Lokasena grew up. They are a werewolf-like race.
- At about 2 meters in height, with viscous claws and fangs, Balavrines are a formidable opponent to any warrior. Their saliva is highly corrosive. A Balvarine den is lead by it’s matriarch, which is the strongest and largest female. At a certain age, due to hormones, the matriarch’s fur turns white. Balvarines are very intelligent. Some have even been known to understand the tongues of men. Lokasena has often fought these vicious creatures. Always using his Mormegill or bare hands.
- Killing a Balvarine with a Lightsaber is near to impossible. Balvarines seem to have an instinctive fear for Lightsabers. When they know a warrior carries one, they will simply hide deep in their lairs. And Lightsaber or not, no one in their right minds would want to step into a Balvarine lair.