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| Rasilvenaira was born on Ord Mantell among the human clan that had come to be known as the Keraci. The Keraci had settled their village far from any other city or settlement, they developed their own language as time went on, though Basic was known among them, it wasn't used often. Over the generations, the Keraci people developed standard genetic traits: Pale blue or green eyes, and blonde hair. The moment of Rasilvenaira's birth was not one viewed with joy, but rather of suspicion and scorn. Rasilvenaira was a genetic anomoly being born with dark brown eyes and brown hair. She was marked as an outcast and endured the neglect and abuse of her family who considered her less than worthless.
| | Along the northern plains of Ord Mantell, far distant from any cities, a group of humans had settled around 425 BBY. This group of humans isolated themselves as much as possible and over time began to display a genetic uniformity among the people. The Keraci people became a race unto themselves, of medium build with blonde or pale colored hair and typically blue or green eyes. They were also a people without the force, living their lives based on superstitions and abiding by the laws laid down by the village’s High Priest. |
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| | Her mother gave her the name of Kaishera, meaning Shadowed Star, however the rest of the family and village began calling the girl Rasilvenaira, meaning Silver Raven. The name was meant in cruel jest because with her dark hair and even darker eyes, there was nothing silver about her, though she did seem to have a strong affinity for the bird she was named after. |
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- "Do not waste my time with 'what if's. I will do whatever has to be done. I'll deal with the consequences later."
- ―Rasilvenaira, during the Acclivis Draco-Caliburnus Conflict
Sith Warrior Rasilvenaira StormRaven is the current Aedile of House Caliburnus, also serving as a Trainer in the Antei Combat Centre, and Eclectic Pedagogue.
Character History
Birth of an Outcast
10 BBY
Along the northern plains of Ord Mantell, far distant from any cities, a group of humans had settled around 425 BBY. This group of humans isolated themselves as much as possible and over time began to display a genetic uniformity among the people. The Keraci people became a race unto themselves, of medium build with blonde or pale colored hair and typically blue or green eyes. They were also a people without the force, living their lives based on superstitions and abiding by the laws laid down by the village’s High Priest.
In 10 BBY the High Priest was called on to attend the Shalphera, or highest ranking female, of the village for the birth of her latest child. Many of the village elders and minor priests were concerned; the omens were boding ill for the birth, since the village was being subjected to an unusually fierce period of storms that threatened the crops.
When the child was born, those fears and superstitions were compounded. Inspecting the child, a girl, the High Priest was faced with the shock of seeing dark brown hair and piercing dark eyes as the child looked up at him. Given her mother’s ranking as Shalphera, the laws of the village forbade killing the infant, but because of the inexplicable differences in her appearance, she was branded as an outcast.
Her mother gave her the name of Kaishera, meaning Shadowed Star, however the rest of the family and village began calling the girl Rasilvenaira, meaning Silver Raven. The name was meant in cruel jest because with her dark hair and even darker eyes, there was nothing silver about her, though she did seem to have a strong affinity for the bird she was named after.
As the young girl grew, her place as outcast was constantly made painfully clear to her. Frequently subjected to beatings, and verbal abuse, Rasilvenaira lived her life on the edge. The Keraci were her people, but their world seemed to have no place for her, even though it was the world to which she was born. Considered worthless, even below slaves in value, she often went with out meals, and was worked hard, given the chores none of her siblings wished to do. By the age of five, Rasilvenaira was beginning to display latent abilities which earned her even more scorn and displeasure from the Keraci people who viewed those abilities as unnatural and evil.
Rasilvenaira vowed to herself that somehow, she would survive, and despite the efforts of her kin to the contrary, she managed to do just that. But the seeds of hatred and anger were sowed deeply in her soul, and in time, those seeds would take hold and blossom.
Rise of the StormRaven
At the age of 16, Rasilvenaira left the Keraci village. After a couple of weeks of wandering on her own, she ran across a merchant caravan that told her of the city of Trader's Quarter. Making her way to the city, Rasilvenaira found herself soon employed by an old Dressellian named Phutari. Phutari owned a cantina and offered Rasilvenaira, or "Little Raven" as he came to call her, a job as well as a place to stay.
To celebrate her 20th year, Phutari gave Rasilvenaira a YT-2400, called the NyghtFyre, which happened to be the ship that Rasilvenaira had originally learned to pilot on. The ship came with two droids, an astromech called R5, and a protocol droid, Verlassen. Soon after gaining her own ship, Rasilvenaira left Ord Mantell to find her own way in the galaxy.
Eventually Rasilvenaira returns to Ord Mantell to satisfy her desire for vengeance. The Keraci village is destroyed by Rasilvenaira who has taken on the name StormRaven.
StormRaven Crest
Embracing the Darkness
At one point Rasilvenaira's journeys brought her in contact with an older Dark Jedi who recognized the latent force talent within her. He told her of the force in general, pointing out how she was using it without even knowing it, and then told her of the Dark Brotherhood. He suggested she go to the Brotherhood and learn to use her abilities with proper training.
However, her arrival near Brotherhood space did not turn out as she had planned. Apparently the last person she'd done a job for tipped the Brotherhood off implying that she intended to assassinate the Grand Master. The NyghtFyre was attacked by two capital ships from the Brotherhood and captured. Rasilvenaira was interrogated, and during the process her force abilities were discovered and those questioning her believed that she was not guilty of wanting to kill the Grand Master, so she was allowed to remain within the Brotherhood.
File:Raswarbanner1.gifRasilvenaira's warbanner
Finding a new home
Upon her acceptance into the Dark Brotherhood, Rasilvenaira was assigned to Clan Scholae Palatinae, and to the House Acclivis Draco.
The Sith worked hard to prove herself to those around her, moving quickly through the ranks. As time passed, Rasilvenaira began to regard the Clan's system as home, and the members as her family. For the first time in her life she began to look beyond herself, and to place the wellbeing and saftey of others before her own ambitions. While she will occassionally reflect on the change within herself, it is one that came of her own free will. Still possessing a deep stubborn streak, she does on occassion clash with her superiors, though it is seldom out of any disrespect, but out of her own determination to see goals met, albeit by somewhat different methods than others expect.
A new challenge
Rasilvenaira served as Aedile of Acclivis Draco and helped to lead the House during the conflict between Acclivis Draco and House Caliburnus. However, as the battles wore on tensions kept rising on both sides, and in taking actions she deemed to be necessary for the protection of the House, Rasilvenaira went against the orders of the Quaestor, RevengeX Palpatine.
Considered a traitor by RevengeX until she was able to prove the reasons for her actions, the conflict left tensions between the two even after its resolution. It was after this conflict that Rasilvenaira received orders to travel to Ptolomea where she would take up the position of Aedile to the newly named Quaestor Thran Occasus.
Despite missing Acclivis Draco which had been her home for so long, Rasilvenaira embraced the new challenge of serving Caliburnus with the same dedication and drive that she had given to Acclivis Draco.
DJB Facts
Positions Held
Aedile of House Caliburnus
Trainer of the Antei Combat Centre
Eclectic Pedagogue for the Test of Endurance
Gaming Staff Member - 1 month
Judge of the Antei Combat Centre - 6 months
Clan Envoy of Scholae Palatinae - 8 months
Knight Adjutant of the Brotherhood - 5 months
Aedile of House Acclivis Draco - 4 months, 2 weeks
Sith Commander of Draco Conspicari - 3 months
Outstanding Achievements
Earned a Sapphire Blade for work done during the 6th GJW
Helped to rewrite the Master/Student Program for Clan Scholae Palatinae, along with Braecen Kunar.
Made major improvements in the Envoy system for Clan Scholae Palataine, streamlining the Envoy Team.
Achieved the rank of Sith Warrior within nine months of joining the Brotherhood.
Trivia
Rasilvenaira is a Countess of Scholae Palatinae.
One would never know just by looking at her, but Rasilvenaira is far from sane, she's just good at pretending.
Rasilvenaira has an intense love of shiny things, as seen in her vast collection of them.
Rasilvenaira was half of one of the very few cross clan Master/Apprentice pairings. Her first Apprentice to achieve Knighthood was Corin 'Liwaen' Solander of Clan Naga Sadow. Even though Corin is now a Dark Jedi Knight, the friendship built between them remains strong.
Rasilvenaira's current Apprentices are Eton Jade, now known as Archangel; and Michalto Retorva.
Rasilvenaira's own Master was none other than the legendary OT Xan Be'lakor Azytzeen, the JA master and uber cool Templar of Caliburnus.
Rasilvenaira has a particular fondness for small furry animals, keeping several Voorpak, Snuzzleguffs, and small felines as pets.
She is also very fond of droids, having a remarkable talent for building or modifying them. She keeps a wide variety of droids around her.
Rasilvenaira also claims one special "pet" Krath, Selene.
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