Sith Battlemaster Xen’Mordin Vismorsus, more commonly known as Xen, has a long history in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. Originally a member of Clan Satal Keto, he served in Clan Plagueis following the combination of Clan Satal Keto with Clan Exar Kun. After a time he made the decision to uproot and made his way to Clan Scholae Palatinae where he undertook many roles. Notably he served in House Caliburnus as an Aedile for many months helping it thrive. Following the invasion of the Yuuzhan Vong, he disappeared. His whereabouts for this time period are as of now unknown. In the year 31 ABY he returned to Clan Scholae Palatinae without ever explaining where he had been for the previous 3 years.
Character History
Pre-Dark Brotherhood
The Birth
Xen’Mordin was born as Kilan Khzon on the planet of Coruscant. His father, Donlan, was a fairly wealthy merchant while his mother, Xisya, came from a wealthy political family. He had two brothers Kiith, age 10, and Clertan, age 7; He also had a sister, Sairia, age 4. Although the galaxy was still in turmoil following the death of Emperor Palpatine, the Khzon’s were financially and socially stable. Around this same time, another human family very close to Khzons, had a baby girl, Angelina.
Time for Change
The first several years of Kilan’s life were blissful. Despite the continued political turmoil his family lived in safety and joy. He started some formal education but showed signs of force sensitivity. When the new Jedi Academy opened in the year 11 ABY, Kilan was one of the students selected to come study. Along with him came the daughter of their close family friends, Angelina. Although both were really too young to understand what this meant for their futures, Kilan’s older brother Kiith fully saw the potential. Kiith had begged to be accepted as well, however was rejected. Kiith became rather hostile toward his very young brother. His final few days left at home were filled with discomfort. All of the prior happiness Kilan enjoyed at home disappeared over those final few days at home.
A New Start
After several months at the Academy memories of home began to fade from Kilan’s mind. Although very young he became very dedicated to the study of the force. He maintained a close relationship with Angelina and gained a very small group of friends. Although he wasn’t the top of all the students he was still skilled.
Love’s Fury
By the age of 16, Kilan and Angelina both had moved on to being Padawans. Although dealing with frequent separation they had a blossoming love. The new Jedi Order did not scorn their affection. Their masters understood the importance of sustaining their connection. As a group of four they ventured on a diplomatic mission to the padawans’ homeworld of Coruscant. Things were going well, and it became obvious that Kilan and Angelina were not only in love, but able to work very well together.
It was late one evening and Angelina managed to get separated from the others. By this time she had grown into a very beautiful young woman. Some shady thugs had caught a glimpse of her and decided they wanted some action. Because there were several of them, Angelina was not able to hold them off. Kilan had noticed she was missing and went looking for her.
He finally found her as the thugs were pinning her to the ground. A rage flooded through Kilan like he had never experienced. With a flash he had decapitated the leader of the thugs with his lightsaber. In terror the other thugs fled. Kilan made to go after them but his master managed grab hold of his arm. He had to be restrained.
Love’s Last Breath
Although Kilan had killed in a fit of rage, he was able to stay a part of the Jedi Order. He and Angelina managed to make it to the rank of Jedi Knight and went on several missons together. They married in a small ceremony however neither had any contact with their families. Shortly after their marriage they were assigned to settle a gang dispute on the planet of Nar Shaddaa. Although still very young they were able to settle the conflict peacefully. However in the process they managed to make enemies. For safety they decided to leave in the middle of the night on a transport.
It was a very stormy night. The rain and wind poured and howled as they moved quickly to the spaceport. In an effort to avoid public areas, they took back alleys. Going down a side alley that connected to major pathways they felt something was wrong. There was a stong gush of wind and Kilan found himself being propelled back with an incredible force.
Getting to his feet Kilan saw a hooded figure with a red lightsaber set out of the shadows toward Angelina. Angelina was already prepared with her own lightsaber activated. Kilan got up and raced down to help his love.
He was too slow. The hooded figure cut open Angelina’s gut. A spasm of pain shot through Kilan’s body. He fell to his knees beside Angelina as the hood figure disappeared back into the shadows. Screaming in agony he held her body close. She was already dead. Kilan quickly took care of the body. The following few days he spent wandering aimlessly around the body. Unable to escape his pain he did the only thing he could think of. He destroyed himself.
The man who walked away from this event was different being entirely. He had cut every connection he had with the force. All the memories of his life were repressed in the recesses of his mind. This man was no longer Kilan Khzon. He was now Xen’Mordin. In order to get away from this planet Xen got a posistion on the smuggler ship “The Ruthless Eagle”. His new life was waiting.
Xen’s Warbanner carries his new identities seal
The Fall
A year passed. Xen was now 18 and had a home upon “The Ruthless Eagle”, or as much as a home that could be possible among smugglers. Living without the aid of the force took some getting use to but Xen eventually came to enjoy the silence. Through out the year he had come to be a integral cog in the workings of the ship.
Being a smuggler ship, it made periodic raiding missions to abandoned ruins looking for artifacts to sell to collectors. On this particular occasion, they landed outside the ruins of a temple like structure on an uninhabited planet. Xen was selected to be one of the scouting party to search for possible artifacts. At the time the ship landed he felt a strange longing to wander the crumbling halls of the ruins.
As the party approached the great entrance to the temple the air seemed to grow tainted. The party could feel something in their bones. Nearly everyone wanted to go back, everyone but Xen. His desire to enter was maddening, so he went alone while everyone returned to the ship.
He found himself in a giant open area. The tiles on the floor formed a complex seal on the floor. At the end of the room sat a alter lit by a hole in the ceiling. Something about that alter called to Xen. He slowly walked over to it. As he crossed the room, he stepped onto the center of the seal. A blast of energy surged through Xen. The foundations of the temple shook from the force. An intense physical pain tore through body for what felt like eons. The repressed memories tore through his mind. As the pain of a thousand deaths rushed through him Xen wanted nothing more then to die. Suddenly it stopped. He felt the incredible presence of the dark side in the temple. His connection with the force was restored.
Getting to his feet he approached the alter. Resting on it was an ancient lightsaber hilt. It felt like it was made for him. He reached and picked it up. As he touched it a hooded figure stepped out of the shadows and clapped. It was the same figure who had murdered Angelina the prior year.
The now restored and functional Lightsaber found in the Sith Temple
This figure quickly explained how he had spent years attempting to destroy Xen’s life for this one moment. Xen poised to attack but before he launched himself another figure stepped out from the shadows. It was a face from far in Xen’s history. It was Kiith, his jealous older brother. Kiith jumped forward with an activated red lightsaber. He had been trained in the ways of the darkside. Xen defended himself with the ancient lightsaber, which surprisingly still worked. They engaged in a duel where the memories of Xen’s Jedi training had to quickly return or he would die. In the moments of terror looking in the face of death, Xen suddenly felt very calm. With a sudden motion, he cut down Kiith.
He turned to attack the hooded figure but the ancient blade could no longer sustain its energy and died with slight bang. The hooded figure told Xen that he was finally on track with his destiny and turned to leave. Not willing to let the man who killed his love walk away, Xen looked around for a way to kill him. He noticed that the ancient lightsaber hilt had a large sharp protrusion at its end. With a mighty leap he jumped forward and stabbed the hooded man in the neck. Blood squirted everywhere as the man died. Xen relished the feeling of his blood on his faith. The call for vengeance was fulfilled. Unsure of what his next move should be, he returned to the ship to meditate.
The Dark Brotherhood
To Darkness
Xen didn’t leave his quarters for sometime after the incident at the temple. He meditated and fully restored his connection to the force. However it was clear he would require further training. Much of his Jedi training seemed to be lost to the void. He felt a strange call to go the shroud. Not knowing why, he knew he must venture there to continue with his training. He had to come up with a way to get there.
Most of the crew of “The Ruthless Eagle” stayed away from Xen over the coming days. They had run from the temple and knew something must have happened there. Xen gathered some of his closest friends and informed them of his plan to take over the ship so they could receive better cuts. Treachery was so common among the scum of the earth that they had no problem with it. Xen was incredibly happy with how easily they bought into his lie. As a group they managed to remove some key parts to the ship so it was stuck floating in the dead of space. The only available power was sent to life support. However they were floating dead.
With the ship dead in space Xen was able to quietly kill the majority of the crew. In a matter of hours they were all dead. The only ones remaining were those who had enlisted to aid Xen in his take over. Although bothered by the amount of deaths Xen created, Xen promised it was all part of his plan for more money. The ship was restored to full power and made its way into the shroud. It was there Xen found Antei.
This was the place Xen had to find. They landed the ship outside a great complex. With out a second though Xen quickly killed those who had help him get the ship there and left their bodies to rot on the ship. He made his way to the complex. He was home.
Clan Satal Keto
Upon enlisting in the Dark Jedi Brotherhood, Xen was placed into Clan Satal Keto. Quickly feeling at home there, Xen worked hard to achieve the rank of Protector. It was shortly after achieving this rank the darkness took control of Xen’s mind driving him into solitude for several months away from the clan.
Upon returning Xen was even more determed to advance within the Brotherhood. However it was clear the events in the ancient Sith temple left a mark greater then just his restoration with the force. His mind was fractured and believed to be beyond repair. Dealing with having two minds dwell within one body led to some stark contrasts in Xen’s personality. However this did not stop him from finding a master in Warhunter. It was under Warhunter’s guidance that Xen received his first leadership position as Battle Team Leader of Eternal Plague. He held this position until Satal Keto was merged with Clan Exar Kun to form Clan Plagueis.
Clan Plagueis
Xen was hopeful this new merger would prove to be beneficial. His hopes were bolstered with the leadership of former Grand Master Chi Long. A short time after the merger, he was offered the position of House Envoy for House Satal Keto. He worked hard at this position and in time was promoted to Clan Envoy. Doubling his effort and working closely with Warhunter, he achieved the rank of Dark Jedi Knight.
Xen was glad he could finally wield a proper lightsaber again. However still lacking the knowledge to fix his ancient blade from the temple, he crafted a simple lightsaber. However the force had other plans then letting Xen sit simply in Clan Plagueis. Following some drastic changes in the Clan the feeling of home Xen had disappeared. It was time to move on.
Clan Scholae Palatinae
Without much time to settle into his new home, Xen found himself as a Clan Envoy yet again. So involved with the clan work he was unaware of the turmoil growing in his clan. He found himself engaged in a war between his own House Caliburnus and House Dorimad Sol, a fellow house in CSP.
Xen fought bravely in the war, earning the rank of Sith Warrior and establishing himself as an important figure in the clan. Now an Equite, Xen constructed a new lightsaber with the traditional red blade. He adapted to the animal love of the clan, and established a strong connection with snakes, eventually owning several.
With House Caliburnus’s victory in the war with Dorimad Sol, Xen gained a new role. He became second in command of the house as an Aedile. He worked closely with Impetus who served as Quaestor. They became rather intimate, and Impetus worked well around the dual nature of Xen’s personality. Over the course of nine months, Xen helped build the house into a powerful and sustainable force. After this time, Xen was ready to take some time off. He resigned to free himself of burden and dedicated himself to study.
Sooner then Xen would have liked another feud broke out among the houses. This time between Caliburnus and Acclivis Draco. He fought hard, yet the feud ended with neither side victorious. How ever there were some more important house related matters to focus on. The location of the ancient mythical lightsaber Caliburnus was found. And who ever wielded it was the rightful leader of the house. During the hunt to recover the blade, Xen abandoned his Quaestor and friend Impetus to aid Thran Occasus. Xen was captured while Thran was finally claiming the blade. He managed to escaped and returned to the house days later after the leadership had changed around.
It was now that Xen had to aid CSP fight off long time rival Clan Arcona. CSP lost the conflict and Xen was devastated. With renewed focus he helped CSP come in second in the Rite of Supremacy. For his efforts over this time, Xen was promoted to Sith Battlemaster.
When the Yuuzhan Vong invaded the galaxy Xen aided the entire Brotherhood in trying to fight them off. They were exiled from their homes and had to reclaim them later. This event left a mark on Xen who noticed that even with the combined might of the brotherhood this force could not be stopped. It was now that he decided to leave. For good if necessary. He left on his ship “The Shattered Phantom” for deep space not knowing if he would return.
The Restoration
Before the Yuuzhan Vong invasion, Xen would wander the Caliburnus complex aimlessly. He knew something was wrong. In an attempt to find it he left on an expedition. He was shocked to see where it was he ended up. With out really realizing it, Xen found himself standing in the same alleyway on Nar Shaddaa where Angelina had died. Something had changed, he could feel it in the air.
In a cantina Xen ran into his long forgotten sister, Sairia, who recognized him. In an angry outburst Xen yelled at her, telling her that Kilan had died on this planet and to never bother him again. She stood in silence as he stormed out of the bar.
When he returned to where he was staying he hesitated outside the door. He could sense someone inside the room. It was someone he had not seen in many years, his former Jedi Master. His former master made a useless attempt to return Xen to the light. When he realized there would be no saving Xen, they dueled. Xen defeated his master and left at once to return to the Clan.
Nearing the planet of Ptolomea, which was the home of House Caliburnus, Xen’s transport was attacked by an Arcona ambush. He was left floating in space with only his space suit on. He lost consciousness and was barely rescued in time. Upon awaking in the medical wing of the complex, Xen reflected on his life.
It was now that Xen realized what the fragments were of his mind. It wasn’t the dark power that restored his connection to the force. It was part of him, it WAS him. It had been apart of him from the day he was born. The events of at the temple only allowed it to manifest itself. The voices in his head laughed and he was whole again. While the voices still speak in his mind, he did not have to deal with the dual personalities any longer.
The Return
After leaving the Brotherhood, Xen flew out into deep space. As of now his whereabouts and what he did over this period of time are unknown. Only time will tell if he can ever remember what happened out there in the dark void of space. However it is know that in the year 31 ABY he returned unconscious in his personal ship to the space occupied by Clan Scholae Palatinae. His ship looked like it has suffered some serious damage and wear over the 3 years he was absent from the Brotherhood.
Profile
Appearance
File:Xenmordineye.jpgEvidence of the Dark Side in Xen's Eye
Xen’Mordin stands at six feet one inch and weighs 190 pounds. His tall muscular build comes from several hours of guided meditation and exercise each day. With dark brown hair and green eyes, under normal conditions many would find him rather attractive. While this is a fact Xen has used to his advantage, upon closer inspection one would notice some particular traits. Upon closer expectation of his eyes the striking tone of green shows a slight red tint directly around the pupils.
File:XenSymbol.jpgThe Symbol found on Xen's Warbanner and Right Bicep
There are also numerous slightly visible scars on various locations of his body. Most notable of these are a thin two inch long scar along the right side of Xen’s neck which looks remarkably like a lightsaber burn. Also there is a series of faint scars along Xen’s left hand from some mechanical mishap. Finally there are distinguishing tattoos. One, that of the symbol which is found on his Warbanner found on his right bicep. At the base of his neck on his back are the words “I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds”.
Personality
The events at the Sith Temple left Xen’s mind in fragments for several years he was dealt with the raging voices in his heads before his mind was healed. This period left Xen with multiple personalities. While the voices remain he as able to function with out the distinctive multiple personalities. While he does have some sever mood swings he is hole.
When it comes to day to day interactions, Xen remains civilized and disciplined. While witty and a bit more laid back with his closer friends and allies in the Brotherhood, he remains professional at the necessary times.
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The Shattered Phantom
File:ShatterPhantomTop.jpgThe Shattered Phantom as seen from the top
The Shattered Phantom is Xen's personal ship. It was originally a standard YT-2000 freighter. Once it came into Xen’s possession however it was totally ripped apart. Using the existing body, Xen changed the interior layout to resemble is own personal desires. This was mainly involved turning it into a simplified space yacht. This modifications included: opening up the upper deck into a large bedroom, turning a storage area into a workshop, and modifying the cockpit to better work for one person. Some modifications were made to the mechanical parts including the: engine, hyperdrive, shield and weapons. These were designed to provide greater stability and slightly greater efficiency and not as major upgrades.
In its entirety the ship was modified to be easily managed by one person, however multiple crewmembers are able to operate comfortably on board. Major aid for running the ship was given by a GY-I droid, which Xen referred to as Socket. This is an information analysis droid which is able to store and keep track hyperspace coordinates, as well as monitor the ships mechanics for diagnostics.
This ship served Xen’Mordin very well for several years. Following the events of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion, Xen boarded the ship and left all known space. At his return in the year 31 ABY the ship appeared to be in barely flyable condition. All records of where it had been over the prior 3 years has been wiped away from both the on board computer and Socket. It is currently unknown if Xen will be able to repair his beloved ship to a flyable condition again.
DJB Facts
Positions Held
- Battle Team Leader of Eternal Plague in Clan Satal Keto
- House Envoy in House Satal Keto
- Knight Class Envoy in Clan Plagueis and Clan Scholae Palatinae
- Aedile of House Caliburnus
Outstanding Achievements
- Did the artwork for CSP’s member of the month, The Dark Paladin
- Created art piece for a Symbol of Caliburnus
- Created the art for the lightsaber ‘Caliburnus’
Trivia
- Xen’Mordin Vismorus comes from several roots. Xen comes from the Greek word Xenos meaning stranger. Vis has a Latin meaning of violent. Morsus, also Latin, means pain.
- Xen’s lightsaber is the ancient lightsaber he found in a Sith Temple. After years of study, he was able to have it renovated to a working status.
- Xen’s ship “The Shattered Phantom” has been a work in progress for many years. Xen takes great pride in his modifications to the ship.