Faction [GA Halloween Event] Shadows of Coruscant

[Maiev]

Location: Coruscant - Level 5
Objective: Investigate
Tags: Hwo

Their combined flashlights illuminated the way ahead sufficiently, but it was also a constant reminder just how confined they were. Sure, there was enough space that should a fight occur, they’d have the room to engage. But Maiev had to take a deep breath to calm her heart rate.

Force, did she hate being in enclosed spaces like these.

One would’ve thought living on a spaceship for years would’ve gotten her a lot more comfortable with the feeling. But it seemed living almost twenty years on a planet, one full of plains, forest and mountains, overruled that notion. There was no shaking that reliance on wide open spaces.

Hwo’s mention of her ‘contacts’ got a raised eyebrow from the witch. “Oh, and how exactly did your colleagues learn of this?” She asked, her tone indicating she knew the answer already. Maiev didn’t conceal the fact she had contacts in the Underworld, as it was almost expected given her personal little war against the Pykes.

“Unfortunately, there’s not been anything specific.” Maiev let out a sigh, wishing she had at least something useful. “Just a lot of superstition amongst smugglers. They used some of the levels above this to hide illegal goods. But ever since the sinkhole opened up, they’ve been scared to venture too close.”

“And then you have some ‘daring’ treasure hunters that think there’s some lost wealth hidden in the lowest levels.”

 

[Hwo]

Coruscant Level 5
Objective: Investigate
Tags: Maiev

“Smuggler superstitions sometimes originate in truth,” Hwo replied, knowing those who travel the stars for a living occasionally come across very strange happenings. He bent down to pick up an object from the ground and inspected it in the light. An antique necklace of sorts, the small stone in tact but the leather braid from which it would have hung heavily disintegrated. “And maybe the treasure hunters aren’t that far off either.” He smiled, letting Maiev know he was only keeping the conversation lighthearted, and offered her the keepsake as an act of goodwill.

A sound ahead drew his attention back in front. Indecipherable, almost like a scraping or scratching. An uneasy aura floated through the tunnel, a slight chil causing the hairs on his arms to stand. Hwo reached for his lightsaber, but he did not ignite it, he only held the hilt in his hand for now. That could have been anything. Jumping to attack mode without more information could easily cause more harm than good.

Hwo looked to Maiev and signaled down the corridor with his eyes, indicating he intended to progress forward to investigate. He stepped quietly, reaching out with the Force in an attempt to gather more insight into what may be lurking ahead. The sound grew louder, now unmistakably someone — or something — clawing on the walls or floor. He did not know the bounds of Maiev’s power, and he wondered whether she sensed the same thing as him. Whatever waited around the bend had a strong, even rabid, desire to escape this place.

 

[Zaiya Ceti]

Coruscant
Outfit: x x x x x | Equipment: x x x x x x | Weapons: x x x
Interacting with: Vera Noble

The way Vera hesitated, her voice so quiet, caught Zaiya's attention immediately. She glanced over, noting the uneasy shiver in Vera's posture, and a curious ripple of citrine hues flared across the spots on Zaiya's skin. Whatever Vera had seen or felt, it was clearly unsettling. Concern quickly colored Zaiya's skin in a wash of stormy yellow tones, her gaze steady on Vera.

"Okay," she replied gently, then added, "Hey, are you okay?" She wanted to doublecheck, but as soon as the question left her lips, Vera seemed to slip into a vision right before her eyes. Zaiya had never witnessed one of Vera's visions up close before -- it was like seeing her friend drift somewhere distant yet totally present. Instinctively, Zaiya reached out and placed a steadying hand on Vera's shoulder, her bioluminescent glow brightening with worry.

"Are you alright?" she whispered. But there was no time to dwell on it. If Vera's instincts were right, and something ancient and furious was watching them, they needed to stay on alert.

Zaiya's lips pressed into a thin line as her wrist console projected a slowly forming 3D holographic map of the area. It showed the immediate surroundings and the yawning, shadowy spaces beneath, revealing more layers as her sensor droids continued their work. They hadn't picked up anything, but that didn't meant something wasn't out there.

"Alright… let's stick together," she murmured, focusing intently. She stretched out her senses, reaching through the Force, searching for any flicker of life signs or disturbances in the flow around them that could reveal the location of whatever Vera had sensed. Her gaze darted from the map to the shadows, every instinct humming with an alertness to match Vera's.

 

[Aska Vaak]

Outfit: Jedi Padawan Robes
Gear: Basic Lightsaber
Tags: Open​

Depo was very inquisitive, asking Aska several questions about the Jedi and what it was like living in the Jedi Temple; and several times Aska had to quiet him down, there was something down here and in the absence of light, minus her glowrod, was causing their voices to magnify in the darkness. Aska wanted to get the older boy to safety, as it became her top priority, and according to Depo there was a tunnel somewhere up ahead that could get them topside. Plus, there was no way Depo could make the climb up from where she entered injured leg or not, and there was no way she could carry him and try to leap upwards. This tunnel was their only route.

"Aska, do you miss your parents," came the question that caught her off guard. In the beginning she missed them deeply, but she was very young when she arrived at the Jedi Temple. Over the years she lost herself in studying the Force and with what little friends she made, though she missed her older sister the most. Despite the slight difference in age, the short time they were together before Aska left, they had formed a strong sibling bond. It was her sister that sent a message that their mother had passed, which Aska never grieved over.

"I think about them and my sister, but I do not miss them," she replied, "They sent me to the Jedi because they love me and wanted me to have a prosperous life. For that I could never thank them enough. Now please, try to be...," Aska was saying before abruptly cutting off her words. The Force, acting like an early warning system, alerted her to a primal presence straight in front of them.

Gripping Depo by the shoulder and forcibly pushing him down to his knees, she gave him the sign to be quiet and shone the light ahead. The small illumination done nothing, for the darkness gobbled up the light almost instantaneously. Then from beyond came the guttering sounds of something unfriendly. Two options presented itself to the young Jedi. Use the com and call for assistance, but was there anyone close enough to come? And would they arrive in time? The second option was to stand and fight. She could probably outrun whatever was the source of the eerie noise, but Depo with his injured leg could not, and slowly she unclipped her hilt, handing the com to the older boy.

"Depo, when I ignite my lightsaber run back the way we came and find shelter and use the com. Tell whoever answers you're with Padawan Vaak, they'll be able to trace the com," she softly spoke, keeping her eyes trained to the darkness ahead. With a deep breath, she ignited her lightsaber and fell into her Ataru form-stance.

 

[Vera Noble]

Coruscant

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Tag: Zaiya Ceti

Vera took a shaky breath, grateful for Zaiya's steadying hand on her shoulder. She offered her friend a quick nod, trying to reassure her despite the fear still tightening her chest. "I'm okay," she whispered, though her voice wavered slightly. The vision had left a lingering chill, like something cold and ancient had brushed against her mind, leaving behind a residue of anger that clung to her thoughts.

As Zaiya's holographic map projected more of the pit's layout, Vera squinted at the shifting shapes in the display, the yawning spaces twisting like a maze beneath them. The deeper they went, the more oppressive the air felt, thick with the weight of things unseen. Even though the droids hadn't detected anything yet, Vera couldn't shake the feeling that something was lurking just out of reach, hidden by the shadows and time itself.

"Thank you," she murmured, giving Zaiya's hand a grateful squeeze before releasing it. Her gaze returned to the darkness, scanning the shadows as she stretched her own senses into the space around them. It was still, but not in the peaceful way of quiet forests or temples. This stillness was unnatural, almost suffocating, as if the darkness itself was alive and waiting for them to make the wrong move.

"Let's keep moving, but… let's be careful," Vera said, her voice soft but laced with determination. She kept close to Zaiya, feeling safer with her friend by her side, and clutched her lightsaber tightly, ready to activate it at a moment's notice. "If this thing shows itself… we'll face it together."

They took a few more steps forward, their footfalls eerily muffled in the dense silence. And then, another sound echoed from the depths below — a screeching sound.

And footsteps, rapidly approaching.

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[Tyrus Vastor]

The Jedi Order… swooping in all golden-robed and serene, only now, after all this time. They arrived once attention finally turned to the sinkhole on Level Five. But where were they when I had been fighting tooth and nail in those broken alleys, bones splintering beneath my fists, bleeding my soul dry to keep the forgotten underworld citizens safe? For months, I'd wrestled monsters from the depths—creatures born of the rot down there, of the poverty, of scum and villainy. Ive seen shit you wont believe down there. Every scar I bore was a story for the souls forgotten by the glistening towers above us. I had bled for them, cried for them.

I knew that place. I knew every cracked street, every miserable alley where people scrambled to survive and even the abyss further down. And now, now the Jedi decided to show up, parading their justice and peace like they understood what we had gone through down there. They were investigating the sinkhole as if they thought that's where the trouble ended. But no—the trouble ran deeper than any cavern they could throw a light down. It was in the hearts of the desperate, the forgotten—people I had defended long before the Order even noticed.

Where were their lightsabers when I needed them? Where were their words of hope when there was only darkness? That was my ground, my tribe, and the sudden interest felt like an insult to me. ​

Cloaked in shadow, Tyrus sank deeper into the darkness, wrapping himself in the Force to become nothing more than a whisper against the grime-streaked walls. His breath stilled as he watched, unseen, from his vantage in the gloom. He shifted slightly, silent as a drifting shadow, eyes locked on the descending forms below, tracking each movement with sharp, calculating focus.

 

[Zaiya Ceti]

Coruscant
Outfit: x x x x x | Equipment: x x x x x x | Weapons: x x x
Interacting with: Vera Noble

Zaiya's worry lingered, even after Vera assured her she was alright. Maybe she'd ask Aris about Vera's visions later, or better yet, talk to Vera directly when they weren't in the middle of an eerie, unsettling situation. Still, she was grateful for the squeeze Vera gave her in return, the unspoken reassurance as they turned their attention to whatever lay ahead. Zaiya could sense it then, confirmation that if Vera's visions were right, they were indeed being watched.

The danger made itself known almost immediately, a screech splitting the air and freezing Zaiya in place as silvery flecks flashed over her skin. Heavy, frantic footsteps pounded toward them, growing louder by the second.

"Vera! Watch out!" Zaiya yelled as the first Troglodyte lunged into view, its body a hideous combination of decaying flesh, ragged hair, and sharp, lipless teeth. But it wasn't alone. More figures rushed in -- a whole pack of them, four in total, moving with sick, jerky motions as they scurried forward, hungry eyes locked on her and Vera.

The creature sprang toward Zaiya, clawed hands outstretched, ready to rip and tear at her face. Every vibrant hue drained from her skin, leaving only pale colors in its wake as alarm pulsed through her. She threw her hand up, calling on the Force with a swift push that sent the first Troglodyte slamming back against the wall. It let out a sickening screech before it hit the ground, shaking its head to recover before it came scurrying forward once more, fangs bared and relentless.

Two of the creatures turned on Vera, while another flanked Zaiya, joining the first, moving in like predators circling prey. Zaiya's hand instinctively hovered over her lightsaber, but she hesitated, the weight of what it meant to use deadly force gnawing at her. She needed a different option, something to incapacitate them without ending their miserable lives. She made a mental note; have to ask Aris where she could find one of those crystals that stuns instead of kills.

The Troglodytes closed in, and Zaiya tightened her grip on the Force. She spotted a chunk of debris nearby, and with a flick of her hand, she flung it at the nearest creature, hoping to pin it down. It smashed into the Troglodyte, buying her a few precious seconds.

 

[Silas Westgard]

Location: Coruscant
Objective: Investigate
Tag: Lily Decoria

"I have a feeling it's trying to gain our attention. Whoever caused this is trying to bring in as many of us as possible so it can grow stronger with our demise. That's one of the only reasonable conclusions if someone truly is behind this disaster"

That's why they had to be cautious, the dark abyss the sinkhole had opened could hide anything. Monsters were certainly one of them, but there was the chance of other heinous things they could not imagine. All they could do for now was keep a level head and deal with the issues as they came, and if that meant teasing Lily some more then he was more than happy to do so.

"Excuse me, those smokes are only for special occasions," he said while reaching into his pocket to shake the 15 cigarettes that were left "My lungs are completely fine, you even saw that in the spar we did not long ago," Silas remarked while the two of them walked down the rubble at a steady pace. Coming to a stop midway down, he turned his head and raised an eyebrow at the comment regarding her stamina.

"That's not the only thing that's big"

Silas couldn't help himself and smirked when he turned to continue his journey. Secretly, he enjoyed the back and forth they had been doing recently. It helped lighten the mental load in stressful situations, especially when there was concern about what was ahead. Things like that helped them keep a level head, they just had to keep in mind the right times to use it.

Below, the screams and strange growls they heard earlier were only getting more frequent and louder. With that in mind, Silas ignited his lightsaber and switched to a more battle-ready mind set.

"They are close, we must not be causality to this mass grave..."
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[Aska Vaak]

Outfit: Jedi Padawan Robes
Gear: Basic Lightsaber
Tags: Open​

Underneath the Twi'lek's feet the ground shook violently, as debris and rumble began to move and topple over. From the darkness, a pair of sinister red eyes glowed like two fiery pits of hell, and the stench wafting down toward her was nauseating, forcing her to take short breaths. Then, in a flash of brilliance, the monstrosity charged the waiting Padawan, her eyes focusing on the thing before her, whilst she fought down the tendrils of fear creeping up through her entire being. Later, when asked about the creature, Aska could only tell the Jedi Council that it was a creature not born of this galaxy.

This hideous beast was thick with rippling muscles but was slow and had no seeable plated armor; it was nothing more than a mass of flesh and bone, yet very much dangerous; especially to Aska. Patiently, the girl waited for the beast to draw closer, allowing the fight to come to her. She was still handicapped by the darkness, only the illumination of her lightsaber and the glowrod on the ground expressed their desires to grant a semblance of reprieve from the blackness of the tunnel.

Striking out with a claw, hooked appendage almost resembling a foot or paw, the alien beast initiated the fight as Aska wanted, and in response she side-stepped the attack, bringing the might of her heated blade down and across the 'foot' severing it instantaneously. With a sickening howl, the beast recoiled, only to counter with a whip of its tail swishing through the darkness unseen; striking Aska hard enough to knock her to the ground. As she fell, she twisted her body into a rolling position, and quickly was back on her feet; and Jedi and beast were not locked into each other's eyes.

Aska's eyes moved from the eyes of her deadly opponent to the injured foot or paw and felt an unsettling sensation in her stomach. Where once was a wound left from a severed leg was now regenerating with haunting speed, and in mere seconds it seemed, produced a new appendage. The maw of the beast began to salivate as it slowly started forward. The beast had learned a lesson, this meal had a bite of its own, and it would not make the same mistake twice.

Down the tunnel behind Aska, Depo was frantically spewing words into the comlink, only to be answered back with static and broken responses. It appeared Aska was alone to slay this demon.

 

[Maiev]

Location: Coruscant - Level 5
Objective: Investigate
Tags: Hwo

“Maybe, but we’re still walking into a situation with too many mysteries and unknowns.” She took the offered necklace, taking a few moments to examine it herself. But it wasn’t long before her thoughts shifted.

Why is this here? It’s an unusual spot to leave a necklace…unless it was dropped.

As a sound echoed down the corridor, Maiev’s thoughts came to a grinding halt. Within the blink of an eye, the atmosphere around them changed. Maiev could feel the hairs on the back of her neck stand up. She glanced over at Hwo, noticing the Jedi had grabbed his lightsaber. It remained unactivated, but prepared for whatever had made that sound. Maiev didn’t summon her sword, but her usually light grey eyes did shift into a vibrant green.

She caught Hwo’s look, and nodded in response. The witch was only a step or two behind the Master as he quietly stepped forwards. As they drew closer, Maiev could feel a dark energy seeping out from whatever they were about to find. It was like a miasma, drifting around the corner and invading her senses.

Upon reaching the turn, Maiev stepped up to Hwo’s side. She tapped his shoulder, signalling that she was ready to move.

Around the corner however, was what appeared to be a hunched over individual. Their flashlights revealed a malnourished and arguable rotting form. Skin both pale and leathery, with visible bones in a few areas. Its claws were the source of the sound, attempts to scratch and dig into the ground beneath it.

What it was exactly, didn’t become apparent until it heard a noise.

A Cthon.

Its head shot up, and turned to ‘look’ towards both Jedi and Witch. Skin-covered eyes looked aimlessly, back and forth, seemingly unaware of their presence. Until it suddenly inhaled sharply, its nostrils flaring. The starved Cthon let out a hiss, before swiftly turning on its heels and charged at them.

 

[Vera Noble]

Coruscant

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Tag: Zaiya Ceti

Vera's heart pounded as the Troglodytes emerged, their grotesque forms illuminated briefly in the dim light. Her grip tightened around her lightsaber hilt, and with a sharp inhale, she activated the violet blade, its hum cutting through the eerie silence. She sidestepped the first lunge from one of the creatures, slashing her saber in a quick defensive arc to ward it off.

"Zaiya!" Vera shouted, glancing at her friend, who was already handling two of the creatures with skill. But there was no time to focus on anything other than survival. The Troglodytes came at her again, their claws swiping with desperate hunger. With a fluid motion, Vera ducked under a wild swing, using the Force to propel herself backward, creating some distance.

Another creature lunged, its jagged teeth snapping inches from her face. Vera thrust her hand forward, releasing a powerful Force push that sent the Troglodyte hurtling back into its pack. It screeched as it collided with the others, buying her a moment to catch her breath.

"Zaiya, we need to funnel them! Back-to-back!" Vera called out, her voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through her. She maneuvered closer to her friend, her saber a blur as she prepared for the next wave. Together, they could hold the line against the advancing horrors.

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[Zaiya Ceti]

Outfit: x x x x x | Equipment: x x x x x x | Weapons: x x x
Interacting with: Vera Noble

Things were escalating fast.

At Vera's words, Zaiya nodded firmly.

"Okay! We've got this!" She drew closer to her friend, so they stood side by side now, forming a united front. Tawny yellow flecks darted across her skin in an ombre of gray, her body reflecting the alarm she was feeling as she reached out to the Force. Whatever these creatures were, they reminded her of the Blackwing Virus outbreak back on Tython Statio -- but thankfully, they didn't carry the same terrible chill through the Force.

"What are these things?" Zaiya cried, her voice a mix of shock and frustration as she raised her hand, letting a flash of blinding light explode from her palm. The Troglodytes screeched, momentarily thrown into chaos, clutching at their faces as the sudden brightness disoriented them.

Glancing around, she quickly took stock of her options. "Vera, do you know of any good ideas we can use to incapacitate them?" she asked, her eyes darting to the rubble and scattered items around them.

She knew she should've grabbed her cloak before they left; her stun pearls were stashed in there, and they'd be perfect right now. Frustration welled up as she made a mental note to ask Master Iris to teach her more defensive techniques or at least think of a better way to carry stun pearls in situations like this.

For now, though, they'd have to get creative if they were going to handle this, and handle it fast.

"Okay... let's see if we can knock them down one at a time!" If they could funnel them in how Vera suggested, it would be easier to do.

"I'll try and pin three of them back to allow you to start taking them one at a time." Her right hand joined her right, and concentration darted over Zaiya's brow as she used the Force to try and keep blasting all but one back.

 

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Jedi Jumpsuit | Wedding Ring
Weapons: Lightsabers

Valery's gaze remained fixed on the crumbling walls for a moment longer, her fingertips lightly brushing over the ancient carvings without actually touching them. The weight of Tarw's words lingered in the oppressive silence, and Azurine's question hung in the air, demanding a response.

"We're looking for whatever is drawing the darkness here," Valery finally said, her voice steady but low, as if not to disturb the ancient quiet. "Whether it's a creature, an artifact, or something else entirely, we need to confront it. The Force is heavy here, and whatever lies ahead... it's not natural."

Her eyes flicked toward Tarw, a hint of approval in her expression. "You're right to question the sinkhole. It could be a natural collapse, but given what we're feeling... it's just as likely that something — or someone — wanted to lure us here."

The air seemed to thicken as they moved deeper. Valery's senses expanded, reaching out through the darkness, her mind seeking any ripple of danger or intent in the Force. She could feel the growing tension within Azurine and cast her Padawan a brief but reassuring glance. "Stay sharp, Azurine. This place will test your focus."

Tarw, ever the soldier, moved with calculated precision, his cannon held at the ready. Valery appreciated his grounded presence. "Tarw," she said quietly, her voice barely carrying above their footsteps. "If you see anything out of place, call it out. Down here, even the smallest detail could mean the difference between survival and falling into a trap."

As they continued forward, the faint sounds from deeper within the abyss grew louder — the metallic screech of shifting machinery, the unsettling scuttle of unseen creatures. Valery's grip tightened slightly on her lightsaber hilt. She could feel it now, clearer than before: a pulsing malevolence, waiting for them just beyond the next turn.

Azurine Varek Tarw Rhyfelwr ​

 

[Hwo]

Location: Coruscant - Level 5
Tags: Maiev

Through his travels, Hwo had encountered a wide range of creatures and species, many friendly, others not so much. But the form in front of him was one he admittedly did not recognize. A troglodyte of some sort? As they approached it, the smell of rot and decay permeated the air around them. In the light, Hwo had a better view of the pale skin, bony body, sick flesh. To his surprise, when the creature looked up, its eyes did not shine, but they were instead covered by layer of skin. There was no need for vision, at least in the way normal creatures experienced the sense, where darkness was omnipresent.

In a flash, it lunged forward, charging at the two explorers, guided by perhaps a heightened sense of smell or sound, or simply intuition. Hwo reacted quickly, dodging to the side while pushing with the Force, throwing it off its immediate path so that it missed wide. The troglodyte kept its footing, using its lanky arms and mangled, bony hands to rebound off of the tunnel wall, snarling as it turned to face them again.

The Jedi held out his left hand, reaching with the Force in an attempt to connect, see its feelings, better understand its motivations, perhaps even calm it down. But all he felt was anger, aggression, a vulgar need for violence. Bloody saliva dripped from the creature’s mouth, bearing two rows of scissor-like teeth, sharp and jagged. It sprang at them again, this time coming straight at Hwo, recognizing him as the threat that had knocked it off course on its initial attack.

With no other choice, Hwo ignited the green blade and stepped back with his right foot, lightsaber in the same hand, held at the ready. The troglodyte scrambled forward, quickly reaching full speed and leaping at him. In a single graceful move, Hwo stepped up, turned his body, and sliced down vertically from overhead, cleanly decapitating the creature. Its lifeless body fell to the ground, its head rolling a couple more meters from the momentum of its attack.

Hwo looked at Maiev with an expression of both relief and disappointment that he was forced to take the troglodyte’s life. “I’ve never seen a creature like that here on Coruscant. I can only wonder what else may dwell in the bowels of this planet.”

More snarling and screeches, scratching and scraping could be heard ahead. It seemed there were others that were now aware of their presence.

 

[Azurine Varek]

The Deep Unknown

Outfit: Clothing | Right Arm | Glove
Weapons: Lightsaber | Hook Swords

Talk of the rumors that surrounded the lower most levels of Coruscant from Tarw both heavily intrigued and confused Azurine at the same time. Either way, it was clear that her curiosity had been heavily grabbed by the way the violet tinged fire flew through her eyes. She didn't know much about this planet. In fact, she had never gotten to see it until after she'd been awoken by Valery. She'd really only had the time to pick up on some talk about curses and dark magick, but she couldn't tell if it that was just fear mongering or not.

"Hey Tarw, what kind of rumors are we really talking about here?" She turned her attention to the armor clad soldier for a moment given that he was the one to have made the comment. Her never-ending curiosity seemed to get the better of her. It didn't last as long as she might have hoped, her focus drawn right back to her master as she spoke.

She nodded, glancing around in the darkness. The spark of uncertainty that came with Valery's answer stired a quick moment of nervousness in her stomach, but it was suffocated just as fast underneath the morbid fascination that came with her desire to piece together this mystery like the pieces of a puzzle. "Maybe it was something unnatural taking advantage of the destabilized infrastructure ..." she mused aloud, snapping a quick image of the wall writing with the cuff link on her arm. Records were important. They may need to retrace their steps or be in need of it later to put another piece together.

Azzie could feel the pulsing corrution of this place with every further step, the very air around her attempting to penetrate her mind. Not only that, but the ancient echoes here were so overwhelming that she could feel them threatening to make her watch them without even having to touch her hand to it. She gritted her teeth, forcfully blocking it out the best she could. Her natural ease in abilities to reach into the minds of or decieve the senses of others also made her own a vulnerable thing. Taking a deep breath, she attempted to center herself to keep her focus front and center as she'd been instructed. Valery's sudden hesitation the further forward they moved, though, made her stop and watch the world around them.

She put her attention into extending her senses outward with the hope to even better pick up on the auras outside of their own, as well as amplify the sound and her perception of changes in movement.

Valery Noble | Tarw Rhyfelwr​

 

[Lily Decoria]

Location: Coruscant
Outfit: Jedi Attire
Equipment: Cross guard Lightsaber, Hydrangea Moonblade (concealed).
Tag: Silas Westgard

Part of her wondered if it were best for the Jedi leave the area if whatever made this wanted them to be drawn in. Lily knew that the dangers of this were too risky for them to just step away. No, she knew that they needed to explore and figure out the dangers that lurked in this uncovered part of Coruscant's dark depths. At least she felt somewhat confident in Silas's skills since he had demonstrated some skill in fighting, though she would never admit that to him. His ego was big enough as it was, she was not adding to it with a compliment from her.

She rolled her eyes as he stated the smokes were for a special occasion. "Finishing a class with kids on New Cov was a special occasion then?" Lily asked with a raised eyebrow of disbelief. She seriously doubted that he limited himself to special occasions, especially since he was tapping several that he had on his person now. Lily could not think of a reason to bring smokes to a mission.

"Uh huh. Sure they were." Lily snorted teasingly.

She tilted her head, "what else is big then Knight Westgard?" Her tone a teasing challenge. Seeing how bold he was willing to be with the answer to that very loaded question. The banter between them was something that Lily found intriguing, it was not something she had with many others and Lily was unsure how she felt about it. Part of her liked it but another part was concerned that Silas might not be as serious as she would want him to be when things got tough.

This was the first time working on a mission together, so it was a chance to see how he would be on mission.

"Agreed." Lily affirmed as she pulled out her cross guard Lightsaber and ignited her own Lightsaber following Silas. She twirled it in her hand as she prepared for a fight that could be ahead of them.

 

[Aska Vaak]

Outfit: Jedi Padawan Robes
Gear: Basic Lightsaber
Tags: Open​

Aska eyed the beast whilst it moved toward her, as it did before but with more learned caution than its previous attempt, while she prepared her second defense; and hopefully a counter that would end this meeting quickly. Pound for pound, especially since she was still feeling the stingy throbs from the tail whip, she knew the strength between these two combatants heavily favored the creature. Though, where she lacked in the physical strength department, she possessed something of trickery herself.

With every swiping attempt from her opponent, Aska dodged the attack moving either directly backwards slightly or to the left or right; but always backstepping. There was a method to her madness, as they say. Up above, she noticed earlier on the walk in with Depo, but recently recalled the image, that there was a sharp-edged object dangling but suspended by frayed wiring; a simple touch of the Force on those wires and the object would coming crashing down; she hoped. But first, she needed to position the monster without being eaten.

Closer and closer she drew her foe into the desired striking area, and when the creature swiped forwardly for its last time ever, it unwittingly through its own momentum put it right under the invisible 'X' marks the spot. Aska struck in two separate motions. First, she called on the Force to blind the creature with Force Blinding; and when the creature was instantly paralyzed with the sudden burst of brightened illumination in the ever-present realm of darkness, she turned her focus to the wiring; and with guidance through the Force, the wires snaped from the swinging, and the object plunged spiraling downward.

The howling from the creature, whose eyes gave over to pain from the light, fell instantly silent. The monstrosity laid dead a few yards from the young Jedi, but her moment of victory was hauntingly stalled; from somewhere in these ruined tunnels came a cacophony of vicious screams. It was time to collect Depo and get to the surface quickly.

 

[Vera Noble]

Coruscant

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Tag: Zaiya Ceti

Vera gave a quick nod, her green lightsaber casting an emerald glow across the chaotic battlefield. The Troglodytes screeched in the face of Zaiya's dazzling light, momentarily thrown into disarray. It was a brief but vital window of opportunity, and Vera knew they had to seize it.

"Good call, Zaiya!" Vera shouted, her voice cutting through the din of screeches and the hum of her saber. "But stabbing them seems to work best — aim for their torsos or heads!"

With a sharp flick of her wrist, she deflected a swipe from one of the creatures and lunged forward, driving her saber straight through its chest. The Troglodyte let out a guttural wail before collapsing in a heap. Another creature lunged from her side, but Vera twisted her body, pivoting on her heel, and slashed upward in a fluid motion. The green blade cut cleanly through its shoulder, felling it instantly.

Aris wasn't the only young Noble who could fight.

Beside her, Zaiya focused, her dual hands raised as she used the Force to hold back several Troglodytes, keeping them pinned against the far wall. The creatures squirmed and screeched, but her grip held firm.

"Nice work! Keep them there!" Vera called, stepping into the gap Zaiya had created. One of the pinned creatures managed to break free, but Vera was ready. She ducked under its wild lunge and thrust her saber upward, impaling it through the torso.

The beast shuddered and fell lifeless at her feet.

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[Zaiya Ceti]

Outfit: x x x x x | Equipment: x x x x x x | Weapons: x x x
Interacting with: Vera Noble

Zaiya gave an internal grimace, a rapid dart of internal turmoil at actually having to stab the Troglodytes to defend themselves. She would have much rather not have to harm them, but if this was the only way...

The acrid scent of searing flesh filled the air as Vera, with a swift and decisive move, managed to impale one of the creatures through their torso. The sight made the Lovalla blanch, her rosy golden skin lightening to a silvery pewter.

Do what must be done, Zaiya told herself, although she could only nod at Vera complimenting how her support was helping her keep the surge from the other Troglodytes at bay.

With a snap hiss, Zaiya ignited her saber, its teal blue color casting a bright teal aura over her face and figure.

Alright... here we go. She didn't have to kill them, so she could just incapacitate them -- Right?

"Two left to go!" Zaiya exclaimed, although this time, s he released the remainng two from their pin against the wall. They came rushing towards each Padawan.

While Zaiya was but an average lightsaber user, she could still call upon the defensive drills she had trained in. As the Troglodyte leaped into the air, the Lovalla swung her light saber, aiming to slash at its legs to hopefully cause it to drop.

It landed on the ground with a thud, screaming and yelping in pain as Zaiya avoided the attack. As it writhed, the stubs of his legs left smoldering the Lovalla only felt worse. Was it better in this instance to have been merciful and not killed it outright or to have cut off its legs?

The moral and conflicting implications sent a pulsing ripple of anxiety over her skin, a shimmer of dove greys and empathic bronzes painting her expression before she swiveled to see how Vera was doing.

 

[Tarw Rhyfelwr]

Location: Coruscant
Armour: Personal Armour
Weapon: Rotary Cannon, blaster pistol, thermal detonators, beskad.
Tag: Valery Noble | Azurine Varek

He looked over to Azurine as she asked about what sort of rumours was he talking about, "when the lower down you get, apparently strange things happen. Creatures that have never seen the light appear, cults dedicated to darkness, all kinds of things can brew in the shadows of the wealthy." He shrugged his shoulders, not convinced on them himself, "and as with a lot of ancient historic sites, a lot of the history for the lowest levels of Coruscant has been lost to time. Makes people superstitious about what the buildings were originally for. Especially since they now hold up the whole city."

Tarw had lived on Coruscant most of his life so he heard plenty from the lower level folks about their superstitions and rumours on the levels even below them. Rarely was it positive tales, it was always the scary yet fun tales. Ones where those too curious would go missing or never heard of again. Hearing the discussion on what could have caused this, "always best to keep in mind whatever you are approaching is a potential trap." Tarw was always on his toes, suspicious of everything, his cautious steps forwards demonstrated this since he was sure there could be a trap on the ground that they could trigger if they weren't careful with their steps.

The soldier nodded to Valery as she whispered her command to him. He also noted that she was feeling cautious and there was something that had her on edge. Whatever it was, it had to be something extremely dangerous since he was sure there was little that could put her on edge like this. Tapping a button on his cannon, the laser pointer flickered into life and pointed in the direction of the noises. Tarw looked back and signed that he would go first and call out to them.

He swung around the turn, his finger on the trigger ready to blast as soon as he saw any threat to the group. His helmet switching to a nightvision to enhance his visibility of the dark surroundings.