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Isobe
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3681 BBY
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Nagai
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Male
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1.92 m / 6'4"
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80.33 kg / 177 lbs
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Long, Black
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Golden
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Nataya Caldiren (deceased)
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Talmiren Caldiren (deceased)
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Shadow Nighthunter
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TBA
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Red
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Shien
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Lightsabers
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Shadow Step
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- Sith Maurauder
- Personal Guard to the Empress
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N/A
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Scholae Palatinae
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None
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Darth T'alrinas
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Sanguis Caldiren is a Sith Maurader dating from the Republic era who now serves the Empress of Scholae Palatinae after having awoken from cryo-sleep. Once a soldier of his Nagai homeworld who later was forced into the life of a Sith after being captured and experimented on by the Sith of old, Sanguis is now a Sith married to Shadow Nighthunter and the step-father her sons, Artorias Tarsus and Deus Tarsus. He has also fathered a son with Shadow named Sorin. Due to his past experiences from Sith experimentation with alchemy and sorcery, he struggles with an affliction that Shadow continues to help him to control.
Character History
Birth
Sanguis was born on Isobe in the Old Republic year 3681 to Nataya and Talmiren Caldiren. Both his parents served in the Nagai military, his mother serving as a combat medic while his force-sensitive father was a Captain in the army. It wasn’t long after his birth that his inherited Force-Sensitivity would be detected by his father.
Early Life
Sanguis grew up in a loving family that upheld the Nagai values of honor. However, unlike most Nagai who sought honor in combat, his parents believed in serving the family as another form of honor; and both parents raised and nurtured their son with both love and discipline. At least until war broke out and both parents were called to service when he was ten years old. Unfortunately, Nataya was in the wrong place at the wrong time attending to the wounded and was killed from a nearby explosion. Her death led to Sanguis’ father returning home to a grieving son. However, the loss of his wife began to take a toll on Talmiren, and he began to exhibit bouts of erratic behavior. Becoming more cold and silent, Talmiren began to ignore his son. On days when he locked himself away in his room, Talmiren’s brother Mukuro would take care of Sanguis and give him the love that his father no longer gave him.
Madness
Unfortunately, madness would overcome Sanguis’ father one night. Insanity, having him believe that shedding his son's blood would bring his wife back, led the deranged father to attack a terrified Sanguis in bed. Fortunately, Mukuro arrived in time to save the boy. In the scuffle, Sanguis' father was killed by his own hand and blade. The boy, now an orphan, was taken in by his uncle who would continue to raise him.
Early Military Career
As Sanguis grew up, he took interest in his family's military history. Encouraged by his uncle in hopes that a military career would help him overcome the sorrows of his past, Sanguis joined the Nagai military academy. Determined, the young man excelled in his studies and training and graduated from the academy as an officer for the Nagai military. Proud of his accomplishments, Sanguis' uncle held a party for him with help of Sanguis' comrades. Not long after, Sanguis paid a visit to his parents' graves hoping that they were proud of him.
The General's Daughter
Prospering in his military career, Sanguis caught the attention of many women. However, there was only one who captured Sanguis' heart, and that was a general's daughter, Elena. Both had met during his latter years in the academy, and they had become friends. However, time worked its magic, and both eventually fell in love with each other. However, the sudden disappearance of Sanguis' uncle threatened to ruin their relationship. Mukuro Caldiren's disappearance led to an investigation that would lead to the discovery of a half-burnt journal. Within its pages was recorded the madness of Sanguis' father, and the Nagai's superiors became concerned. Word got out, and rumors spread with many believing that it was the Force that drove Talmiren mad. This led to friends and comrades distancing themselves from Sanguis, and Elena's own father began to push for his daughter to end the relationship. However, Elena refused to do so, having faith in Sanguis that the Force was more of a gift for him to embrace instead of fearing it.
Tragedy
Despite all the fear for the officer, Sanguis' life was still a pleasant one. He continued to impress his superiors, and his relationship with Elena flourished to the point they became engaged. The engagement, however, didn't sit well with Elena's father. Willing to give up his career to be with the woman he loved, Sanguis and Elena chose to elope off-world. Sadly, their trip would be halted. Having stopped at a space station to rest and catch a shuttle to Coruscant, the station was attacked by Sith raiders. Sanguis did everything in his power to protect Elena while they tried to find a way to escape. Unfortunately, Sanguis was overwhelmed, and while a particular Sith found enough interest in him to keep him alive, his fiance was killed before him. Anger and pain struck his heart, but his rage wasn't enough to fight off his captors as they led him away.
The Bloodlust Experiment
The Sith who had captured Sanguis wasn't just any Sith out for a trophy. She was a sorceress and Sanguis' Force sensitivity made him a great candidate for an experiment of hers involving Sith alchemy and sorcery. Wanting to create a Sith super warrior driven to shed blood, she and her fellow compatriots performed a ritual. However, a jealous partaker subtly altered the process that would unleash a monster. With the ritual having put Sanguis through immense pain physically, mentally, and emotionally, the Nagai had fallen silent once the ritual ended. Thinking she had succeeded, the Sorceress made the mistake of asking an Acolyte to inspect her work. Her advance was only met by Sanguis whirling on her and biting down on her throat. Indeed, he had become a warrior driven by blood lust, but in a more literal sense no thanks to the one other Sith's sabotage.
The Sith Life
Before Sanguis was allowed to slay more Sith, he was quickly sedated by another Sith who had sensed the disturbance. Hours later in a cell, Sanguis awoke to find the same Sith studying him. Of course, his new bloodlust drove him to lash out much to the Sith's amusement, and the cloaked figure had a blood bag given to him. Though his thirst wasn't fully quenched, Sanguis did find his senses returning to him slowly. While realization, fear, and anger gripped the Nagai's heart, the Sith saw promise in the newly created monster. Appealing to Sanguis' emotions, he introduced himself as Darth T'alrinas, and promised Sanguis a chance of revenge should he agree to serve as his apprentice. It would take many days of trying, but eventually, the Dark Lord's attempts proved fruitful. Though Sanguis hated all Sith with a passion for what happened to his wife-to-be, he knew that what T'alrinas had to offer him would help him get the revenge he desired. In return, Sanguis would also be removing a thorn in T'alrinas' side.
Days of Blood and Glory
Sanguis by erisabatt on DeviantArt
Fueled by hate, his bloodlust, and the Dark Side of the Force, Sanguis endured and strengthened under the harsh mentorship of Darth T'alrinas. It would be the slaying of his own master that would bring an end to his apprentice days, and he was a fully-fledged Sith Warrior that no longer had his master to stay his hand. Even so, the Dark Council of the Sith regime chose not to have him destroyed but instead made use of him while they also provided incentives that would keep him from turning on them. Or, so he allowed them to think. He secretly despised the Dark Council but did not move against him as his focus turned to the Sith who had made him into the monster he was now. That, and he chose to play his own mind games with the Dark Council and potential threats. With the help of the hypnotic voice, Nagai was known for, he often enticed weak-minded Sith to their doom, earning himself a supply of blood while also eliminating Sith that were thorns in his side. He relished in the fear that turned to rumors and stories about his bloodlust, which helped keep some Sith at bay. His reputation, while keeping the Dark Council on their toes, also granted him favor when it came to assignments that the council saw him perfectly fit to carry out.
An Unexpected Friend
It would be after one of these assignments that the council awarded the Nagai with a slave to use as he saw fit. A Twi'lek by the name of Linette would come into his possession, but instead of treating her poorly or taking advantage of her, Sanguis actually had compassion for her and promised her protection as long as she helped with the upkeep of his estate. As much as a monster Sanguis was, there was one thing that Sanguis tried to hang onto: honor for women. This was only for a woman who wasn't a threat, and Linette's gentle nature reminded him much of his late fiance. Though Linette had been afraid of him after she learned about his condition, she came to show compassion to him as well and became his one and only friend he could confide in. Her presence seemed to help calm him at times, and he even found the temptation to consume her blood slowly disappear. He had much respect for her and even offered her a chance of freedom which she refused. Their friendship would end up saving Sanguis' life at the cost of her own.
Tragedy Strikes Again
Sanguis' time of glory would be brought to an end when High Republic Jedi would declare war against the band of Sith who had been plaguing worlds with raiding parties and assassinations. During the war, a rival Sith saw an opportunity to finally take out Sanguis in the Caperion System on the world of Seraph. Sanguis, having a fortress as well as a refuge on the planet, was preparing to join the war effort when Darth Silthri attacked with the help of her apprentices and a garrison of soldiers. Caught off guard, Sanguis was wounded in the conflict, though not without taking out the apprentices and some soldiers in the process. Desperate to save her master and friend, Linette activated the inner fortress security system to keep the attackers at bay while she and Sanguis made for the safe house. There, Linette had his wounds treated as best as possible and quickly had the now-drugged Nagai put in the emergency cryotube where he could rest safely against his will. Not long after, a wounded Silthri reached the refuge, and both she and Linette engaged in combat. Armed with a vibroblade gifted to her by Sanguis, Linette faced the Sith without fear. Her devotion and courage resulted in her receiving a saber stab to the abdomen, but not without the Twi'lek landing a blow of her own to the Sith's chest. Her last thoughts were of the Sith she had cared for whole-heartedly, and how she hoped he would one day find the happiness and peace he deserved.
Awaking to a New Empire
Sanguis would be awakened by TRF survivors on Seraph after they stumbled upon him in Cryostasis, only to meet their demise. Emerging into a new era after centuries of cryosleep, Sanguis would discover that a new Empire had made its presence on the world led by none other than Empress Shadow Nighthunter herself. Curious about the Empress, he would seek her out, their first interaction resulting in a duel as he attacked her to test her mettle. It resulted in a draw, and the two would engage in battle often with Shadow seeing him as a threat and he seeing her as a challenge and curiosity.
A New Beginning
Sanguis Caldiren and Shadow by Haleviyah on DeviantArt
However, Sanguis would eventually offer to serve as her bodyguard, and Shadow would agree so she could keep an eye on him with assistance from her friend Feanor. Overtime, however, the two would slowly come to realize how much they needed each other and come to care about one another deeply. During a moment of vulnerability, they would confess their love, with the two eventually getting married after Shadow abdicated the Imperial Throne in secret. They would raise Shadow's sons from her previous marriage to the late Brandon Tarsus, and have a child of their own in 40 ABY by the name of Sorin Remus Caldiren.
Physical Description
Sanguis Caldiren is a Nagai with mid-length elfin ears. He pale gray skin is covered with various black, Sith tattoo markings on his face and torso. He is muscular and well-built. He has long, jet-black hair that extends to his lower back with a lock of hair that hangs down the left side of his face. He has amber-colored eyes from the dark side taint. He is also equipped with sharp fangs that give him a vampiric look and help him pierce the flesh of his victims.
Personality
Sanguis Caldiren is generally to himself just observing others (if not plotting) when not spending time with his family, but he isn't afraid to either be outgoing and charming when it comes to fellow clan members and talks of business. However, his dark side tends to be cruel, sadistic, and cunning when it comes to his enemies. He's not afraid to put his vampiric affliction to use, giving them a false sense of calm with his hypnotic voice before taking their blood either to weaken them for interrogation, or out of sheer pleasure when that darker half of him takes control. He finds pleasure from the fear of others, often having taken delight observing Sith novices who heard the rumors and tales about his thirst for blood back in his glory days as a Sith. His past experience in the military as an officer allows him to speak charmingly and confidently when it comes to the press or dealing with politicians. He has a great respect for soldiers as well, often being reminded of his simpler days of honor.
When he's alone with Shadow, his softer side comes out, and he'll do whatever it takes to make his wife smile even if it means getting under her skin just to see her blush. With the kids, he is a loving father, but as the grow older, he doesn't hold back when it comes to their training. Both his time in the military and with the ancient Sith has him pushing his sons hard, and he isn't afraid to discipline Deus when the little scoundrel gets over-confident and tries to be smart. No such disciplinary action is needed for the more quiet Artorias, but Sanguis pushes the boy harder to try and bring out the potential that the younger twin struggles to see. Though they are Shadow's sons with her first husband, Sanguis loves the boys as his own, and has sworn a vow to be the best father he can for them. Even if it means honoring Shadow's promise to Tarsus that the boys would be allowed to pick their own path when they are old enough to choose. With Shadow's support, Sanguis plans for Sorin to train not only as a future Sith, but also continue in the military tradition of Sanguis' family with the hopes that one day, Sorin Remus Caldiren would serve the Palatinaean Empire militarily.
When it's with close friends of the family, Sanguis is more open, but his mood and attitudes changed depending on certain individuals.