Vodo Biask Taldrya

Vodo Biask Summary

Character History

Vodo was raised in a poor house hold of Twi'lek slaves on Ryloth. The First slave master he had was a gentle man, concerned with the health of his captives. This led to his eventual bankruptcy. The man, whom Vodo has lost the name of, was forced to sell off all his slaves to many different owners. Vodo was torn from his family and sold to a tall human named Cullen. Cullen treated him horribly by forcing Vodo to work the Ithorian cotton fields with his bare hands, Ithor's violent sun burnt the young Twi'leks skin a dark brown, causing him to be looked down upon in circles of his own kind who prefer lighter, fare skinned people. When Vodo wouldn't preform to the man's standard, which was an impossible task, even for a able bodied Wookie, he'd beat the young boy. Bad luck seems to follow Vodo's masters as this man too fell to bankruptcy and was forced to sell him. The next few men who bot him were cruel, and often resorted to vibro-whips to accomplish what words couldn't. Each one either died due to accidents or were murdered by other slaves. By the time He was 23, Vodo was a tall and dark skinned Twi'lek. His muscles, very well toned from a life of labor seemed to accent his height quiet well. Having been fed exotic foods from the worlds he'd lived on, Vodo had grown taller than most Twi'leks do at the height of 6'1". The last owner Vodo had was a Corellian by the name of Jain. He was by far the cruelest of all whom Vodo had served. This man continually beat vodo with a vibro-whip and blunt objects just because he was an alien, and sub-human. With each hit the man gave him, Vodo could feel a well of rage building in him, ready to explode. One day, when vodo was working on the Jain's Air Speeder, a cloaked figure strode into the "Barn" where vodo was hard at work. He took off his hood and revealed a scarred face to the Twi'lek. At first, Vodo met the man with fear, but was calmed by the man's charm (Force powers). After a short conversation, the man, now known as Leto, Vodo convinced him to kill his slave master in exchange for freedom and a new life full of power. That night, during the daily beating, vodo hid a piece of metal under his cloak. It was a short piece of scrap Ship armor with incredibly sharp edges. The well inside vodo erupted with a burst of Dark Side power, causing the Corellian to fly out a window and land on the hard, dirt packed ground a story below. Recovering himself, his eyes now red, having turned that from the brown they were, walked down to the lower level of the building and out the door to where Jain was getting off the ground. Rage was on his face as he charged the Twi'lek. Vodo was not thinking, but grabbed Jian's outstretched arm and flung him to the ground. Standing over the man, he uncovered the metal 'dagger' and sliced open Jian's throat, watching him bleed to death. With it finished, Vodo walked to the place Leto said he'd meet him. There was a small Corellian personal transport, powered up and waiting to take off. It was Jian's, and Leto stood in the lowed access hatch beckoning him to come.

Vodo left with the man and discovered the dark side along with the Brotherhood.

DJB Facts

Vodo joined the DJB three years ago, and has since been an integral part of the Tadryan and Ektrosian memberships. While not an active online gamer, Vodo chooses to flourish in Run-on and fiction contests. Vodo prides himself on his accomplishments, such as close to thirty Shadow Academy courses completed and passed, over twenty awards, and relationships with some of the older members of the organization.

Activities Vodo spends his time on Khar Shan for the most part when he is not engaged in Clan, House, or Battle Team excersizes. Here, he delves into the Shadow Academy records and shelves of knowledge, as well as teaching a communication course for which he earns the title of Eclectic Pedagogue. Vodo is very proud of his knowledge, and is often approached for advice on historical matters, technical skills, and arcane spells that can only be used after great preparation. Though sometimes viewed as an encyclopedia, Vodo is actually a very well rounded individual who excells in saber combat, split second thought processes, and social activities.

When not on Khar Shan, Vodo can be found on Taruma in the Ektrosian Library or Training halls, honing his mind and body to perfection.

Skills Though Vodo is only a Dark Jedi Knight, a Journeyman by any other name, he has beheld tomes of knowledge rarely viewed by anyone other than Elders of the Dark Side who wish to look a specific ritual. He gains these tomes through fostering friendly relationships with those who administer the places of safekeeping for the records and books. Becuase of this knowledge, Vodo has preformed several complicated spells, and feats of Force Mastery that few would think possible for such a low ranking Dark Knight. While having completed these, they have worn heavy on him, and take time to prepare, weeks of heavy mental preparation in all accuality.

In all norms for a Dark Jedi of his rank, vodo excells, perfectly capable of preforming feats of telekenesis and mental maniplulation easily. He can also augment his own physical prowess using the force to the extent any other Knight can.

Light Saber (image forthcoming) Vodo utilizes the Redeemer Model Hilt from the Herald's Office with a vilate blade. The silver metal hilt is touched by highlights of purple, all signifying an undying alliegance Vodo shares with the Krath caste. Vodo, while perfectly capable of using his saber, and engaging in combat, chose Form III Soresu as his primary focus of training with his blade. In a very short time, Vodo achieved a mastery of the form, and began learning Form II Makashi as a back up to Soresu, so that he would be well rounded. While still no where near a Master of Makashi, Vodo is proficiant in it's styles and movements.

Vodo uses his Light Saber most often when in combat with his Battleteam, Hex, and most often next to the side of his good friend Hel-Pa Sklib, leader and Tetrarch of Hex. Hel-Pa has focused his traning heavily on the venerable Form I Shi-Cho form, and quickly mastered it. The two friends have found that their two focus' of Light Saber Traning compliment each other well. In combat, Hel-Pa taking the agressive offensive role, and Vodo taking up the Defense for the both of them.

Positions Held

• Eclectic Pedagogue of the AOL Instant Messenger Shadow Academy Course
• Hex Battleteam's Combat Instructor and Second in Command

Outstanding Achievements

Awards:

• Dark Cross x 3
• Silver Nova
• Bronze Nova
• Crescent with Amethyst Star x 2
• Crescent with Sapphire Star
• Crescent with Emerald Star x 7
• Crescent with Topaz Star x 5
• Crescent with Quartz Star x 3
• Dark Side Scroll x 2
• Scroll of Indoctrination x 2
• Legion of the Scholar x 3
• Seal of Retribution
• Seal of Duplicity x 4

Shadow Academy Training:

• Test of Lore (Completed: 12/28/2003)
• Advancement Survey (Completed: 9/15/2006)
• AOL Instant Messenger (Completed: 5/8/2006)
• IRC Basics (Completed: 6/13/2006)
• MSN Messenger (Completed: 11/23/2004)
• General Leadership (Completed: 1/12/2005)
• Leadership Applications (Completed: 3/27/2005)
• ACC Initiates Course (Completed: 6/29/2005)
• Conflict Mediation (Completed: 3/2/2005)
• Safe Computing (Completed: 6/13/2006)
• Krath Core (Completed: 11/24/2004)
• Test of Wisdom (Completed: 1/19/2005)
• Advanced Test of Wisdom (Completed: 6/12/2006)
• Force Alchemy (Completed: 6/12/2006)
• Force Philosophy (Completed: 1/5/2007)
• History of the Sith Empire I (Completed: 1/5/2007)
• History of the Sith Empire II (Completed: 11/28/2006)
• Pre-Republic History (Completed: 10/26/2006)
• Dark Jedi Meditation (Completed: 11/25/2004)
• Sith Core (Completed: 11/25/2004)
• Imperial Starfighters Eng/Tech (Completed: 1/15/2005)
• Enemy Starfighter Eng/Tech (Completed: 1/15/2005)
• Capital Starship Studies (Completed: 11/7/2006)
• Astronomy (Completed: 10/25/2006)
• Obelisk Core (Completed: 3/14/2004)
• Training Saber Basics (Completed: 5/1/2006)
• Lightsaber Studies (Completed: 6/21/2006)
• Marksmanship (Completed: 9/13/2006)