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Ulim Paxiom is a Human Jedi serving in House Dinaari of Clan Taldryan, and the last surviving member of the noble Paxiom family.
Character History
Early Life
- "There goes that Paxiom boy again... "
- ―Unknown Grizmallti Noble talking about Ulim
Ulim was born in 22 ABY on the planet Grizmallt to Bryon and Lizeth Paxiom. The Paxioms were minor nobility in the Grizmallt Monarchy, and as such had some power, but in reality they had nothing to say when it came to politics, much like other minor families. His father owned several factories which produced several important commodities, most notably food for infant children. Even though his father owned the factories, it was his mother who really ran the place.
Ulim remembers his first years fondly. While he was not living in the lap of luxury, he did not want for anything. As a child he was known among other parents for being exceedingly polite and friendly, and was quick to make friends. He was not universally loved though; he became known for vehemently protesting any bigoted behavior on the part of the noble families higher in stature than him. While not making him or his family any less influential than they already were, it became clear that he was not interested in the snooty habits of those in power.
When he was 5 he became an older sibling to twin sisters; Kasi and Illa. As any big brother does, he loved his sisters with every fiber of his being from the moment he laid eyes on them. He would run up to his mother whenever one of them started crying, even if she was already on the way to checking on them. Whenever not playing with his friend Stormy Weathers, a scion of another minor family, he would spend time with his sisters.
A few years later it was discovered that Ulim had a connection to the Force. He was the first in his bloodline to exhibit this trait, and Ulim parents went through the difficult process of letting Ulim go to study the ways of the Jedi. As family-oriented as the Paxiom family was, the prestige of having a Jedi in the bloodline was cold comfort to them as the time came for him to leave to the Academy, on another planet.
Joining the Order
- "Be a good boy and follow your teacher's instructions, Ulim. Ok? I love you, baby. I'm so proud of you. "
- ―Ulim's mother comforts her son as he leaves for the Academy
Ulim joined the Jedi Order in 30 ABY at the age of eight. Slightly older than the other students, he nonetheless quickly adjusted to his new circumstances at the Academy, though he was frequently homesick, missing his family. His teachers found in him a receptive student: Ulim was studious and was beginning to show an aptitude for biology and medicine, and his tutors began to steer his training in that direction.
Ulim had always dreamed of being in a position to help and care for people around him. Other students would come to him for everything from friendly advice to just having a sounding board. Fiercely protective of those he loves, he was beginning to think that his life was falling into place with the Jedi. He was allowed to return home after 2 years of training to see his family again, something which overjoyed him.
Tragedy Strikes
- "There is no death; There is only the Force... "
- ―Ulim saying a prayer at his family's funeral
After the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY, Grizmallt was one of the many Core Worlds that surrendered unconditionally to the Republic. Whatever Imperial forces remained on the planet either left or assimilated themselves with the locals, and for many decades Grizmallt enjoyed peace under the flag of the Republic. It was not to last, however.
In a bid to destabilize the entire planet, a group of Dark Jedi attacked Grizmallt right at the center of their power: The Royal Parliament. These Dark Jedi were part of the many Imperial Remnants that tried to resurrect the Empire through whatever means available to them, and they had set their sights on Ulim's homeworld. Once a year, the Conclave is called where all members of Grizmallt Nobility were expected to attend to hear the annual state address by the Queen of Grizmallt. The Dark Jedi chose this moment to attack, hoping to wipe out all traces of leadership to destabilize the planet and allow them to take over.
Thanks to their use of the element of surprise and the power of the Dark Side, they held a siege of the Royal Halls, fighting against inexperienced and unprepared Republic soldiers, too used to peace to effectively make war. Their flagship bombarded the planet from orbit while the Dark Jedi slipped inside the Royal Hall, capturing the Queen and every member of the aristocracy, including their families as they were all required to attend. Several thousand nobles and the continuation of the Grizmallt Monarchy was now under threat.
The Dark Jedi demanded that all power in Grizmallt be given to them, and that the planet would once again fly the Imperial Banner. The Republic attempted to negotiate with the Dark Jedi, hoping to come to a peaceful solution, and the the least buy time for the Republic to initiate a counter-attack. The republic succeeded in the latter. As the stand-off continued Republic Special Forces, in a very daring raid, managed to free the Queen, most of her family, and a few other Nobles. The Dark Jedi retaliated by murdering every hostage they still had. While this was happening, Ulim felt something in the Force calling to him. Sensing something was wrong, he became extremely agitated and demanded to hear news of his family. Upon attempting to communicate with Grizmallt, the Jedi learned what happened and immediately sent him home along with a squad of Knights for protection.
When Ulim did finally arrive, he was too late. He was met by his old friend Stormy, and her father Daine Weathers, and stayed with them. He was told what happened; how the Dark Jedi stormed the Hall and the fighting that had taken place. He then learned the awful truth that he felt back at the Academy. His parents and siblings had been murdered, cut down by the red blades of the Dark Jedi's lightsabers as punishment to the Republic for freeing the Queen.
Beside himself with grief, Ulim was allowed to stay for the funeral by the Knights that were escorting him. Given that in what was being called the "Royal Halls Incident' that the death toll was in the thousands, and entire week was devoted to mourning and burying the dead. Many attendees would remember the impressive sight of a young Ulim, only fifteen years old, delivering the eulogy for his murdered family flanked on both sides by Jedi Knights in full regalia.
Sworn to the Brotherhood
Physical Description
Relationships
Bryon Paxiom
A minor noble of Grizmallt Royalty, former Patriarch of the Paxiom family, and Ulim's father.
Lizeth Paxiom
Born Lizeth Shipp, she married above her station and bore her husband 3 children: Ulim, Kasi, and Illa
Kasi and Illa Paxiom
Five years younger than Ulim, Kasi and Illa are twin sisters to Ulim
Stormy Weathers
A childhood friend of Ulim, currently living on Grizmallt
Trivia