Faethor Dejarc, also known by the alias Chi Long and the title the Fire Dragon, was a powerful Dark Jedi Master and one of the most influential figures in the early history of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood. A former Grand Master of the Brotherhood, he was known for his mastery of the Force, his political ambition, and the creation of the elite circle of disciples known as the Dragons. Faethor was also responsible for the founding and early development of Clan Plagueis, which would later become one of the Brotherhood’s most powerful factions.
Though removed from power during his lifetime, Faethor’s influence endured through his disciples and teachings. His apparent death during the Horizons Crisis in 30 ABY marked the end of his era of direct influence. Later events revealed that the Fire Dragon had survived in a different form within the Force.
Early career
Faethor the Grand MasterFaethor Dejarc emerged within the Dark Jedi Brotherhood during a period of political instability. Even among the Brotherhood’s powerful Force users, he distinguished himself through his pursuit of ancient knowledge and his fascination with the deeper mysteries of the dark side.
During his ascent he adopted the alias Chi Long, a name associated with mythic fire dragons. The title reflected both his personal philosophy and the circle of disciples he gathered around him. These disciples became known as the Dragons, a fraternity of powerful Force adepts bound together by loyalty to their master. Through them Faethor extended his influence across the Brotherhood.
Rise to Grand Master
Faethor eventually rose to the position of Grand Master of the Brotherhood during a time of instability within the Order. His administration focused on consolidating authority and reorganizing elements of the Brotherhood’s leadership structure. He pursued the acquisition of powerful Force artifacts and ancient knowledge which he believed would strengthen the Brotherhood’s long-term dominance.
Despite these ambitions, his rule proved controversial. His secretive leadership style and conflicts with other senior figures gradually eroded support for his administration. After roughly eight months as Grand Master, Faethor was removed from power and replaced by a new leader. Though no longer ruling the Brotherhood directly, the influence of his teachings and disciples continued to shape events within the Order.
Founding of Clan Plagueis
Faethor in 27 ABY Faethor played a central role in the creation of Clan Plagueis, establishing it as a center for powerful dark side adepts. His philosophy emphasized mastery of the Force, personal ambition, and the bond between master and apprentice. These ideas became foundational elements of the clan’s early identity. Many of his disciples rose to positions of prominence, reinforcing Faethor’s reputation as both the founder of the clan and the architect of its earliest traditions.
The Horizons Crisis
During the Horizons Crisis in 30 ABY, forces loyal to the rogue Grand Master Archibald Zoraan launched a devastating campaign across the Jusadih System. Amid the chaos of the conflict, Faethor was present on the devastated world of Kapsina. During the later stages of the crisis he became infected with the Horizon plague, a virulent biological weapon that stripped Force users of their connection to the Force. Deprived of the abilities that had defined his power for decades, Faethor was left physically vulnerable.
Faethor's death at the hands of soldiers. At the site later known as the Dragon’s Graveyard on Kapsina, Faethor was confronted by soldiers during the collapse of order across the planet. Unable to defend himself due to the effects of the plague, he was gunned down in a concentrated barrage of blaster fire. The soldiers who killed him buried his body where he had fallen.
Though his enemies believed the Fire Dragon destroyed, the violent death of such a powerful dark side adept left a lingering disturbance in the Force surrounding the site of his burial. In time, this disturbance would prove to be more than a fading echo.
Return
For more than a decade following the destruction of Kapsina, Faethor was believed to have died during the Horizons Crisis. In 41 ABY, events within the Ethereal Realm revealed that his consciousness had endured beyond the destruction of his physical form. During operations conducted in that realm, Consul Selika Roh encountered a powerful Force-bound presence within a spectral reflection of the ruins of Kapsina. The entity revealed itself to be Faethor, whose essence had persisted within the currents of the Force tied to the devastation of Jusadih.
During this encounter Faethor declared that he intended to reclaim the power he had once wielded. The instability surrounding the Ethereal Realm allowed him to break the bonds that had confined him there since his death. His essence escaped the realm and returned to the physical galaxy.
Formation of the Eternal Order
Following his return, Faethor began rebuilding his influence through the creation of the Eternal Order. Drawing upon scattered remnants of the First Order and the Sith Eternal, he assembled a covert regime composed of surviving fleets, hidden infrastructure, and loyalist networks. By invoking the legacy of Emperor Palpatine and presenting himself as steward of that legacy, Faethor unified these remnants under a single authority.
He established the organization’s center of power on the ruined world of Kapsina and ruled under the title Shadow Regent. Through the Eternal Order, Faethor began preparing a long-term campaign to restore his influence and reshape the balance of power within the galaxy.