Private Green Horizons

[Valery Noble]

New Cov Temple

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Outfit: Jungle outfit
Weapons: Double-Bladed Lightsaber

Valery slowed as the chill breeze brushed against her skin, and a small shiver ran down her spine despite the thick, humid air of the jungle. She glanced back at Roman, her eyes narrowing thoughtfully as she nodded in response to his question. "Yeah, I'm definitely sensing it too. Something's here… or was here."

She moved closer to the archway, her fingers lightly tracing the worn carvings as if trying to draw out their secrets. "There's a presence — an energy — woven into these ruins. It's ancient… almost like a slumbering creature. I don't think anyone has disturbed this place in a long time, but there's still something lingering."

Stepping past the archway, Valery gestured for Roman to follow, her senses heightened and attuned to every shift in the air. "We need to be careful. There could be traps or hidden mechanisms. Whatever this place is, it was designed to keep something hidden… or keep people out."

She paused, turning to face Roman, a reassuring smile breaking through the tension. "But that's exactly why we're here, right? To uncover the stories that have been lost to time." Her gaze softened, and she reached out, giving his shoulder a light squeeze, "We just have to be careful that we don't get lost in it."

With a deep breath, she turned back to the corridor stretching ahead of them, her lightsaber still unlit but at the ready. "Let's keep moving. I have a feeling the answers we're looking for are just a little deeper in."

Roman Vossari​

 

[Roman Vossari]

New Cov Temple
Lightsaber: X | Armor: X | Training: X | Casual: X
Tags: Valery Noble

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As Valery moved deeper into the ruins, Roman stood at the edge of the archway for a moment longer, his brow furrowing as he tried to process the uneasy sensation in his gut. The air felt thick with history, but there was something else--something darker lurking behind the remnants of the past. He watched her, the Grandmaster, as she traced the carvings with her delicate fingers, her smile brightening the tension that hung between them.

Roman's instincts were on high alert, a whispered voice warning him to tread carefully; the tales he'd heard about ancient temples and ruins were filled with shadows and pitfalls. His pulse quickened at the thought of traps. "Are you serious?" he thought, raising an eyebrow at her casual demeanor. Was Valery treating this as another lesson in exploration, a test to hone his skills? Or did she genuinely sense a mystery waiting to be unraveled, even if it was filled with potential danger?

"Uhm--" he ventured, his voice steady but laced with concern. "Are we sure this isn't... dangerous? I mean, what if we trigger something that we can't understand? You've spent time here, but what if we're stepping into an ancient creature's lair or a hidden power meant to be forgotten?"

His heart raced as he followed Valery's lead, admiration mingling with apprehension. The thought of ancient power called to him--what knowledge could they uncover? But instinctively, Roman grasped the reality that some things were meant to remain hidden, slumbering in peace.

Roman's senses heightened as they ventured further into the corridor, the air thickening with something palpable, an energy that made the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end. He felt his heart quicken, a mix of intrigue and apprehension. The further they delved into the ruins, the more the oppressive weight of its ancient history pressed down on him, like the whispers of forgotten souls echoing through the stone.

His fingers brushed against the wall, tracing the grooves of the carvings, seeking answers in the cold stone. Suddenly, his hand connected with something loose. Curiosity piqued, he pressed the stone inward--a soft click resounded, and with a low rumble, a hidden door creaked open in the wall before them. Dim light spilled from the other side, revealing a glimpse of what lay beyond--a chamber shrouded in shadows yet alive with a flickering glow.

Roman turned to Valery, his eyes wide with a mixture of excitement and wariness. "I… I think I found something." He hesitated, glancing back at the concealed entrance as the atmosphere thickened, pulling him deeper into its depths. "Is it a good idea to go in? What if it's a trap? What if it's not?"

He took a small step back, allowing Valery to assess the situation. Doubt clouded his thoughts, but beneath it all, an irresistible urge surged through him--the desire to uncover the secrets that lay hidden beyond the door, to face whatever trials awaited them in pursuit of knowledge. The choice now rested with her, but part of him hoped she would see the potential beneath his apprehension, a spark of courage ready to ignite if she indicated they should step through.

 

[Valery Noble]

New Cov Temple

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Outfit: Jungle outfit
Weapons: Double-Bladed Lightsaber

Valery's eyes flicked to the now-revealed doorway, the soft click of stone and the low rumble of ancient mechanisms stirring the air around them. The dim light seeping through the opening cast elongated shadows across the cold stone, and the thick atmosphere seemed to pulse with secrets long forgotten.

She turned to Roman, her expression both thoughtful and calm. "You've got a good instinct," she acknowledged, her tone encouraging, but there was a note of caution in her voice. "But this…?" She gestured toward the hidden entrance, her violet eyes narrowing slightly as she reached out with the Force to probe the unseen chamber. She could feel the weight of time pressing down, like an ancient presence lingering within the stone.

"Ancient ruins like this are often more than they seem. They're as much about knowledge as they are about protection — sometimes from things best left untouched." She paused, the sense of power emanating from the chamber prickling at the edges of her awareness. It wasn't just the promise of discovery that intrigued her — it was the unmistakable ripple of the Dark Side beneath it all.

She stepped closer to the entrance, her movements careful and deliberate, as if testing the space for traps that might lie hidden. "But we can't leave it unexplored either. There could be something of great value here… or great danger." She glanced back at Roman, a flicker of pride in her eyes as she noted his courage, even amidst the uncertainty.

"Stay close, and be ready for anything," she advised, igniting her lightsaber with a snap-hiss that sent a sharp hum through the corridor. The violet glow illuminated the path ahead as she stepped through the threshold, her senses heightened, ready to defend against whatever secrets the ruin might throw at them.

"This is where your training comes in, Roman," she added softly, her tone encouraging but firm. "Not just with your saber — with your mind. Focus. And trust in yourself."

Roman Vossari​

 

[Roman Vossari]

New Cov Temple
Lightsaber: X | Armor: X | Training: X | Casual: X
Tags: Valery Noble

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Roman kept his pace steady as he followed closely behind Valery, his heart thrumming in synchrony with the pulsating energy that emanated from the newly revealed doorway. The violet glow of her ignited lightsaber cast a surreal light on the cold stone walls, flickering shadows that momentarily danced with life. Each step he took felt laden with the weight of history--a whispering echo of ages long past urging him to venture deeper.

Everything around him was cloaked in mystery, a shroud of secrets that beckoned from the darkness. Roman could sense them, the tantalizing threads of power woven into the very fabric of the ancient ruins. It resonated within him; a pull that was both exhilarating and alarming. His training told him to be cautious, but the energy flowed through him like a siren's song, tempting him closer.

"Focus," he reminded himself, repeating Valery's instruction as if it were a shield against the allure. He remembered her warnings; ancient places were often fraught with peril, and the shadows that flickered beyond the threshold could be hiding dangers yet unseen. Yet, amidst the caution, there was something intoxicating about this presence--an enigmatic thrill that threatened to cloud his judgment.

As they stepped into the chamber, Roman felt the air thicken, each breath drawing in a deeper sense of foreboding. The room was expansive, its stone walls adorned with fading symbols and intricate carvings--stories etched into the stone. The low rumble of ancient mechanisms lingered, vibrating off the walls like a distant heartbeat. It was then that Roman caught a glimpse of movement from the corner of his eye: shadows shifting with a life of their own.

"Stay close, and be ready for anything," Valery's voice broke through his thoughts, grounding him once more. He could feel the reassurance in her words, though they reminded him of the stakes. With her presence igniting a fire within him, he clenched his lightsaber tighter, the weight of his responsibility bearing down on him.

There was a battle inside him--between curiosity and caution. Roman allowed himself a moment to embrace the energy swirling around him, feeling it ebb and flow like the tide, teasing him to reach out and grasp it. But he was learning the importance of restraint, the need to harness his powers wisely. He focused on the sensation instead, not as an enticing invitation but as a wellspring of potential waiting to be unraveled.

"Trust in yourself," he repeated under his breath. With each breath, he felt the stirring energy no longer a seductive whisper but a call to action--a challenge to rise to. The secrets within these walls demanded attention, and though the shadows writhed and whispered, he wouldn't let the fear of the unknown consume him. Roman centered himself, absorbing every lesson and ounce of strength Valery had instilled in him.

As they pushed deeper into the chamber, he kept his senses wide open, attuned to the whispers, ready to engage both with his blade and his mind. He moved in tandem with Valery, prepared to face whatever revelations awaited them, balancing between the thrill of discovery and the solemn weight of caution.

 

[Valery Noble]

New Cov Temple

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Outfit: Jungle outfit
Weapons: Double-Bladed Lightsaber

Valery could feel Roman's growing tension, but more importantly, his curiosity. He was walking a fine line between restraint and the allure of the ancient powers that pulsed around them. She remembered what it was like — the pull of the unknown, the temptation of power buried in forgotten places. It had been a long time since she had felt that pull so strongly, and now it was Roman's turn to face it.

Her lightsaber hummed softly in the still air, its violet light casting eerie shadows as they pressed deeper into the chamber. The air was thick with anticipation, each step forward feeling like a descent into something more dangerous, more mysterious. The carvings along the walls seemed to writhe under the faint glow, as if alive with ancient memories trying to surface. But Valery remained grounded, her senses sharp and focused.

But as Valery and Roman ventured deeper into the chamber, the low rumble beneath their feet suddenly shifted into something far more ominous. The ground quaked, and the walls around them began to move. Stone groaned and scraped against stone, filling the air with a deafening grind. Valery's eyes snapped to Roman as the chamber itself seemed to come alive, its ancient mechanisms triggered by their intrusion.

The walls shifted violently, twisting the once-clear path into an unpredictable labyrinth. Sections of the floor jutted upward, blocking the way they had come, while other parts collapsed into sudden pits, making their footing precarious. The way forward, which had once been clear, was now an uncertain, ever-changing puzzle.

"Stay close!" Valery called out, her voice cutting through the noise as she extended her hand to Roman. She knew that if they were separated now, it would be near impossible to find each other again in the shifting maze of stone. But even as she reached for him, the ground shifted beneath her feet, forcing her to take a quick step back to avoid a crumbling ledge.

Her lightsaber flickered in the dim light, casting erratic shadows as the walls continued to rearrange themselves. "We can't go back," she said, her tone more serious now, as the entrance they had come through was sealed off by a massive stone slab. "But the way forward isn't clear either."

Roman Vossari​

 

[Roman Vossari]

New Cov Temple
Lightsaber: X | Armor: X | Training: X | Casual: X
Tags: Valery Noble

Roman felt the tremors beneath his feet mix with the rising tide of uncertainty flooding his mind. He had studied the ancient legends, the tales of explorers who had faced the unpredictable forces of the past, but standing here in the shifting labyrinth, mere stories felt wholly inadequate.

The violet glow of Valery's lightsaber was a beacon, drawing him in from the depths of chaos. He moved closer, his heart racing with a mixture of fear and fascination. As Valery's hand reached for him, he stepped forward, but the ground beneath them convulsed violently. Crumbling stones erupted from their base, creating a chasm of dark nothingness that yawned between them, separating them in an instant.

"Woah!" His voice broke through the cacophony just as the entrance behind him slammed shut with an echoing thud, sealing away their exit. Panic flared within him, but amidst the turmoil, he felt something call to him from the darkness below--a whispering promise of forbidden knowledge and intoxicating power.

In that moment of hesitation, Roman's gaze met Valery's, her expression unwavering even as uncertainty swirled around them. With a deep breath, he banished the seductive whispers to the recesses of his mind, focusing solely on her. Valery had never steered him wrong; he had to trust her now.

He gathered his strength and leaped forward, using the Force to propel himself with as much might as he could muster. The leap was perilous, and for a heartbeat he felt the overwhelming void beneath him; the crumbling stones pulled at his consciousness like a siren song. Just before the abyss swallowed him whole, he grasped her outstretched hand tightly, the contact anchoring him as he landed hard beside her.

Panting, he looked into her determined eyes. "I trust you to lead the way," he stated, his voice steadier than he felt. Together, they stood at the threshold of uncertainty, the shifting chambers stretching endlessly before them.

As she took the lead, illuminating the path with her blade, they ventured deeper and Roman couldn't shake the feeling. The whispers emanating from the dark pit behind him tugged at his senses, a siren song echoing through the corridors of his mind. He forced himself to concentrate, focusing instead on the presence of Valery, the air charged with her steady resolve.

With every step, he was gripped by the fear that the maze was not just a labyrinth of stone, but also one of the mind--each twist and turn revealing not just a path forward, but the darker sides of his own yearning heart. He couldn't let it cloud his judgement. Not now.