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“Never serve the Nightsisters, children. They’ll treat you badly, as if you were mere slaves. Their taste is foul, so it is best to crush them. If you cannot crush them, then escape from them, for you can continue to serve the good Witches, and hope to crush the Nightsisters another day.” ―The...

“Welcome to Dromund Kaas, where freedom goes to die, and legends are forced on the galaxy." ― Vette An extremely dangerous place. And very, very strong with the dark side. Jantar liked it already. She had done her homework. There were some interesting historical aspects to the world of...

“Sometimes I think this planet is nothing but a hellhole.” ― Natasi Daala Jantar was back in her home — a high level apartment with a balcony and a view. She had just ordered some food. It was a take-out of sorts — the exception being that it was a high-end restaurant that was providing the...

“Is that my gift? Am I a Sith sorcerer?” – Darth Zannah Some watched holovids, or if wealthy enough, visited the theatre. Jantar was left cold by both experiences. Yes, she enjoyed a glass of something fizzy and vintage – but she also loved a hot dog and a beer. Having a good time was the...

“You will forever look back on this day as one of great joy, but also one of great sorrow. It will help you to remember that, in life, the two are often closely linked.” ― Valenthyne Farfalla Lilla had been at once shocked and delighted to have received the news from her master. She’d passed...

“Defense will not slay my enemy.” “You lack the physical strength required for the powerful attacking strikes of Djem So or the other aggressive forms. You must rely on quickness, cunning and, most of all, patience to best your enemies.” ― Zannah learns the significance of Form III from Bane...

“This is to be a test of your knighthood. You and your companions must make your own way through the difficulties you will encounter.” ― Arca Jeth The Trial of Insight was the last test offered as part of the Trials of Knighthood. Its origins were based upon pragmatism. The Council in times...

“Facing the mirror.” ― Even Piell To pass the Trial of the Spirit, apprentices had to look deep within their souls, on a quest of self-discovery. This test was designed to pit a potential Knight against their most dangerous enemy: the darkness within themselves. Often, apprentices did not...

"A Consular is a specialized kind of Jedi. They focus more on cerebral Force skills. They're our healers, our researchers, our seers." ― Zayne Carrick The Trial of the Flesh was the most trying test undertaken and more often than not, was not assigned in advance, but awarded upon reflection...

“Let it be nothing more than what it is; an instrument of murder, and nameless.” – Darth Maul “This mission is doomed to failure,” Jantar Keltainen muttered. Her hands were securely bound behind her, and she was sweltering beneath the blazing sun. “Only if you blow it,” the pirate captain...

“The trials are difficult. Many try and fail, so I advise you not to be complacent.” ―Grand Master Satele Shan The Trial of Skill was one of the oldest trials in the battery of tests preferred by the Order. While the test did consist of numerous displays of lightsaber technique, the main thing...

“Ooookay, so it’s a big, dead, important rock.” ― Kyle Katarn Vjun was a dark, almost lifeless planet in the Vjun system, known for its acidic rainfalls and resultant lack of plant life. It was also renowned for its expensive hand-woven tunics. In history, iIt was the location of Bast...

“It is a technique that is almost as old as the Sith themselves…it is a means of severing connections between life, the Force, and feeding upon the death it causes. It cannot be taught…it can only be gained through instinct, through experiencing its effects, first-hand.” ― Kreia Having...

“No, I don’t think it’s pretty here. With our luck, it’s inhabited solely by droid-eating monsters.” – C-3P0 Lilla adjusted the restraints on the pilot’s chair and leaned forward, eager for her first glimpse of the fourth moon of Endor. The small shuttle glided smoothly out of hyperspace, and...

“Much to learn you still have.” ― Yoda to Count Dooku, after absorbing his Force Lightning Having taught Lilla the basics of saber combat – and most of the Forms, Mei had considered her next level of development should be any useful techniques to defend herself. She’d learned how to...

“For superior balance, use the Niman form. This form has no specific strengths, but no weaknesses either.” ― Kavar It would have been easy for Lilla to dismiss the sixth Form before a lesson started. Her research had not been precisely positive in reference to the Form, despite what should have...

“I prefer more straightforward tactics.” “Master of understatement.” ― Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi Lilla’s development with the various Forms was progressing well. She’d gained a basic understanding of the first four, but was now showing sufficient wisdom to see what the final two had...

“Force lightning requires strength of a sort only a Sith can command because we accept consequence and reject compassion.” ― Darth Plagueis As well as showing her new Apprentice the fundamentals of all the classic Forms of using a saber, Loysia decided there were other basics she needed to...

“Ataru is the name given to the movements of this form — though it is aggressive, it is focused, and its best use is in combat against a single opponent.” ― Zez-Kai Ell Mei was pleased with Lilla’s progress. In many ways he knew her better as a person now. At least who she was now at any rate...

“Where do you go when you meditate?” “To a state of mind and body, where I reacquaint myself with simplicity.” ― Jedi Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi Lilla had a favourite reference journal in the Jedi library. It was called ‘The Collected Poems, Prayers, and Meditations on the Force’...