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| '''Liam Torun''' is an aging [[starwars:Jedi Order|Jedi]] [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]], a survivor of the [[starwars:Clone Wars|Clone Wars]] and an affiliate of [[Odan-Urr|House Odan-Urr]]. Growing steadily older, he now wishes to avoid the politicking of the old Order and focus on instilling wisdom in young minds - and in diminishing the hold of the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] and their [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] rivals. | | '''Liam Torun''' is an aging [[starwars:Jedi|Jedi]] of the [[starwars:Jedi Order|Old Order]], a survivor of the [[starwars:Clone Wars|Clone Wars]] and the secretive [[Quaestor]] of [[Odan-Urr|House Odan-Urr]]. Growing steadily older, he now wishes to avoid the politicking of the old Order and focus on instilling wisdom in young minds - and in diminishing the hold of the [[Dark Jedi Brotherhood]] and their [[starwars:One Sith|One Sith]] rivals. |
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| Having lived alongside the native Felucians, even as they darkened under the influence of [[starwars:Maris Brood|Maris Brood]], Liam's powers and abilities had grown and strengthened. At first chance, he made his way throughout the galaxy and then back to Dantooine, studying the ancient Jedi sites there even as the Emperor's cronies combed the wreckage for any remaining relics of the Jedi Order. Over the years, Torun's skills became stronger and stronger, up to the point where he would be on Dantooine during the [[starwars:Yuuzhan Vong War|Vong War]]. Facing the Force-immune beasts there, he sustained wounds but would ultimately rescue a number of farming families from the marauding invaders. | | Having lived alongside the native Felucians, even as they darkened under the influence of [[starwars:Maris Brood|Maris Brood]], Liam's powers and abilities had grown and strengthened. At first chance, he made his way throughout the galaxy and then back to Dantooine, studying the ancient Jedi sites there even as the Emperor's cronies combed the wreckage for any remaining relics of the Jedi Order. Over the years, Torun's skills became stronger and stronger, up to the point where he would be on Dantooine during the [[starwars:Yuuzhan Vong War|Vong War]]. Facing the Force-immune beasts there, he sustained wounds but would ultimately rescue a number of farming families from the marauding invaders. |
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| Eventually, the will of the Force drew him to [[New Tython]], where he would finally come out of seclusion to rejoin the Jedi Order - under the leadership of [[Odan-Urr|House Odan-Urr]]. | | Eventually, the will of the Force drew him to [[New Tython]], where he would finally come out of seclusion to rejoin the Jedi Order - under the leadership of [[Odan-Urr|House Odan-Urr]]. Working with them through the Dark Crusade, he soon found new purpose, taking hold of the House's reigns in secret and leading them in a shadow campaign against the Brotherhood. |
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| ==Physical Description== | | ==Physical Description== |
Liam Torun is an aging Jedi of the Old Order, a survivor of the Clone Wars and the secretive Quaestor of House Odan-Urr. Growing steadily older, he now wishes to avoid the politicking of the old Order and focus on instilling wisdom in young minds - and in diminishing the hold of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood and their One Sith rivals.
History
Born on Dantooine, to a farmer on a stead near Khoonda, Liam was inducted to the Order at infancy and began training under such Masters as Yoda and Cin Drallig. In time, he was appointed to a Master, and did battle in the Clone Wars.
A quick study, Liam showed great skill in the Force and great technique with the lightsaber, though his hopes would be cut short as the specter of Order 66 loomed over the Jedi Order. His Master was killed in the ensuing covert strikes by Imperial Stormtroopers, but Liam would resist at first, striking down a few before fleeing into the mists of the planet Felucia. Several years later, when his chance for escape came, he would depart the planet in secret alongside an Imperial team.
Having lived alongside the native Felucians, even as they darkened under the influence of Maris Brood, Liam's powers and abilities had grown and strengthened. At first chance, he made his way throughout the galaxy and then back to Dantooine, studying the ancient Jedi sites there even as the Emperor's cronies combed the wreckage for any remaining relics of the Jedi Order. Over the years, Torun's skills became stronger and stronger, up to the point where he would be on Dantooine during the Vong War. Facing the Force-immune beasts there, he sustained wounds but would ultimately rescue a number of farming families from the marauding invaders.
Eventually, the will of the Force drew him to New Tython, where he would finally come out of seclusion to rejoin the Jedi Order - under the leadership of House Odan-Urr. Working with them through the Dark Crusade, he soon found new purpose, taking hold of the House's reigns in secret and leading them in a shadow campaign against the Brotherhood.
Physical Description
Liam has, at first glance, the appearance of a kindly old man or even a drifter. He wears simple robes in Jedi hues, covered by a thick but weather-stained and well-worn cloak. His belt is a plain sash, his boots thick leather that have seen the wear and tear of decades. He is a man of strong stature, a bit rounder now in his old age but still very solid beneath, and wears a thick beard and a mane of unkempt gray hair. His eyes have surprising youth to them, but his face is weathered and his hands are calloused, signs of a man who has had to survive on the fringes of society. He only wears one item of value, and one indicator of status, at any time - his lightsaber.
Personality
Liam Torun is a simple man, having lived among the highest of society as part of the Jedi in his youth, and then among primitive beings and society's fringes for many years afterward. His life experiences have given him many insights, from the true nature of how Jedi should operate to the fact that all beings are capable of redemption. This, combined with the hard circumstances he has faced, have produced a deep and profound wisdom within the man. He also bears a sense of honor, and a desire for peace; he will gladly treat with an enemy rather than fight, and is known to cordially sit down to share food and drink with wounded foes after treating their injuries.
That said, Torun is no fool; if push comes to shove and there is no other way, he will strike quickly and decisively. He is always trying to convert those in darkness, but will not stand by while the innocent suffer; if faced with dictators and warlords, he will do what he can to free those underneath them. While in the old Order some called him a Gray Jedi, now he simply professes that a Jedi serves the will of the Force, not the will of the mighty.
Skills and Abilities
Liam is a talented saberist, proficient with the defensive Soresu form and skilled in the Niman form. These lend him great balance in all things, as well as a heavy defensive background for any sticky situations he finds himself in. With no real weaknesses and an abundance of strength in defensive areas, this makes him a tough nut to crack for nearly all of the saberists he could face.
In terms of the Force, Liam has abilities roughly equivalent to a third-rank Equite, though born of his light-side training. He will never utilize abilities to choke, sicken, harm, or forcibly control a foe - every power he has is primarily defensive in use, or meant to strengthen his allies. In his eyes, violence is the absolute last resort, and should always be attached to sadness and regret. A Jedi must do what must be done, but in terms of combat and killing, the best course is to avoid it entirely, whenever possible.