Kirili, an obscure variant of the Second Lightsaber Form, Makashi, is a more defensive version of the elegant Duelist Stance.
Explanation
The Kirili Variant of Makashi was developed by a series of Krath Warriors during the time of the Great Sith War. It offers a more defensible posture, taking advantage of the Second Form's stance and using an additional lightsaber held as a dagger to increase the effectiveness of parrying blows and feints. It was considered a lost art after the supression of the Krath Rebellion, and until the birth of the Brotherhood of Dark Jedi. An obscure cult known as the Marked of the Wanderer reintroduced the Variant to the Brotherhood through its warriors.
This style was specifically developed to counter Jedi who trained in Makashi to counter the rise of the Sith. The aggressive, elegant forms of Makashi often lead to destruction for ill-prepared Dark Jedi. To increase defensive capabilities, the Krath began carrying a second lightsaber with a shortened blade, held inverted in the non-dominate hand. This offers a second, more flexible option for grappling, quick strikes, and parries. The dagger is especially emphasized for feints, drawing an opening as their opponent attempts to block the more versatile blade.
Grip
The Variant emphasizes the same grip of the primary lightsaber, held very loosely to allow maximum range of movement for the wrist. The dagger however, is held tightly, close to the body, with the actual grip being as close to the actual emitter of the lightsaber as possible.
Stance
The dagger should be held at waist level, slightly angled away from the body, allowing for maximum range of motion, covering that side of the Jedi's body.
Striking
The dagger is not primarily carried in an offensive capacity, but does allow for wide quick slashes, or pinpoint thrusts. .
Parrying
Kirili expands on the blocking capacity of Makashi. Keeping the dagger close to the body, it allows for decisive movements to parry, freeing the main weapon for an offensive strike. A skilled practioner of Kirili will rely on theri dagger for defensive manuevers to allow true offensive stances with their primary lightsaber.
=Kirili Lightsabers
Most adherents to Kirili generally carry lightsabers with hilts constructed to be unusually long. Trevarus Caerick's lightsabers measure 40 centimeters in length. The curved hilts observed by Makashi Masters are almost universally unknown.
Requirements
A saberist who wishes to study the Kirili Variant of Makashi must first master the Makashi form, and be trained by a Marked of the Wanderer.
Adherents