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Levitation in the Pre-Tythonian Period
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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
CONTENT INFORMATION
As a hefty set of two tomes, it should be hard to present an accurate summary of this work in a limited space. However…doing so is surprisingly easy due to the surprisingly limited nature of the work.
Phylis divided ‘Levitation’ into 4 ‘Parts’, each composed of multiple chapters.
Part 1 covers the galactic situation in general before the founding of the Je’daii Order on Tython. This section is actually quite interesting as it provides a good summary of Kwa, Gree and Rakata empires, along with the even earlier Celestial influence on the galaxy.
Part 2 covers the range of Force traditions in the galaxy, and the use of levitation among them. She lists each group and provides detailed and intricate records about possible use. Though it is certainly an accomplishment to research things which happened over 26,000 years ago, this section is rather…dense. This covers the vast majority of volume one and two.
Part 3 covers the history of warfare and destruction between the various races and the strategic and tactical uses for levitation and other such Force traits. This section is rather schematic and theoretical in description and is a little repetitive.
Part 4 is a short epilogue listing the downfall of the elder races, the establishment of the Je’daii Order on Tython and a summary of levitation and its use (or lack thereof) in the Jedi Order. This part is actually quite well paced.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Phylis Alince was always something of an academic. The fact she became a Jedi and a Force user merely turned the direction of her studies. For Phylis history and archaeology was a fascinating way of reaching back to the past. She therefore used her skills in various situations, including accidentally finding out about the Eldorai’s true origins and thus earning an angry reception from them.
However, one area which inexplicably fascinated Phylis from an early age was pre-Jedi cultures, and especially levitation. Where ‘Levitation in the Pre-Tythonian Era’ came from as her magnum opus is unknown even to her, but Phylis was determined to research it and publish it!
After some unfortunate occurrences where her early manuscripts were accidentally lost during another Jedi’s dramatic entrance into the Coruscant temple, or another was eaten by an angry Flesh Raider on Tython, Phylis decided to use electronic means to record her work. However, during one of the seemingly many times the Jedi archives were stolen, so too was her work. The Sith never knew what they had…if they ever needed to time travel tens of thousands of years into the past and deal with levitating Gree.
Finally, as Phylis acquired her own ship she was able to settle down and finish her work, then publish it using funds from her much more successfully Alkahest workshop. The response from academia was…mixed. Whilst many praised her research, others were confused why such a subject needed two hefty volumes to discuss it. Some of the more harsh reviews hurt Phylis and she considered pulling the book, but decided to keep it after a meeting with [member="Siobhan Kerrigan"] who encouraged her. It’s unclear if Siobhan was being serious or not, but Phylis has taken new heart and is planning a follow up work: Elemental Force Use In Galactic Civilisation.
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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To formally submit a work this character is proud of, and which deserves to be known…for all the wrong reasons.
- Image Credit: Here. By Martina_L on Thinkstock.
- Links: N/A
- Media Name: Levitation in the Pre-Tythonian Era, part 1 and 2.
- Format: Book, holobook, doorstop.
- Distribution: Rare – niche beyond measure, this work has found relatively few customers.
- Length: Epic – not just in length, but in time necessary to process the work.
- Description: In the long tradition of academic texts, ‘Levitation’ is a scholarly work created by Jedi Master Phylis Alince, discussing the intricacies of Force Sensitives through the lens of one particular ability; levitation. Phylis conducted serious research to uncover the necessary information for her work.
- Author: Phylis Alince
- Publisher: Self, using resources from Radiant Light.
- Reception: Academic opinion is somewhat divided on ‘Levitation’. There is no doubt that it is fastidiously researched, well attested and nicely composed work on an aspect of the Force which has received little coverage. On the other hand the loving research and detailed description of arcane and obscure information is only for a very small niche.
CONTENT INFORMATION
As a hefty set of two tomes, it should be hard to present an accurate summary of this work in a limited space. However…doing so is surprisingly easy due to the surprisingly limited nature of the work.
Phylis divided ‘Levitation’ into 4 ‘Parts’, each composed of multiple chapters.
Part 1 covers the galactic situation in general before the founding of the Je’daii Order on Tython. This section is actually quite interesting as it provides a good summary of Kwa, Gree and Rakata empires, along with the even earlier Celestial influence on the galaxy.
Part 2 covers the range of Force traditions in the galaxy, and the use of levitation among them. She lists each group and provides detailed and intricate records about possible use. Though it is certainly an accomplishment to research things which happened over 26,000 years ago, this section is rather…dense. This covers the vast majority of volume one and two.
Part 3 covers the history of warfare and destruction between the various races and the strategic and tactical uses for levitation and other such Force traits. This section is rather schematic and theoretical in description and is a little repetitive.
Part 4 is a short epilogue listing the downfall of the elder races, the establishment of the Je’daii Order on Tython and a summary of levitation and its use (or lack thereof) in the Jedi Order. This part is actually quite well paced.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Phylis Alince was always something of an academic. The fact she became a Jedi and a Force user merely turned the direction of her studies. For Phylis history and archaeology was a fascinating way of reaching back to the past. She therefore used her skills in various situations, including accidentally finding out about the Eldorai’s true origins and thus earning an angry reception from them.
However, one area which inexplicably fascinated Phylis from an early age was pre-Jedi cultures, and especially levitation. Where ‘Levitation in the Pre-Tythonian Era’ came from as her magnum opus is unknown even to her, but Phylis was determined to research it and publish it!
After some unfortunate occurrences where her early manuscripts were accidentally lost during another Jedi’s dramatic entrance into the Coruscant temple, or another was eaten by an angry Flesh Raider on Tython, Phylis decided to use electronic means to record her work. However, during one of the seemingly many times the Jedi archives were stolen, so too was her work. The Sith never knew what they had…if they ever needed to time travel tens of thousands of years into the past and deal with levitating Gree.
Finally, as Phylis acquired her own ship she was able to settle down and finish her work, then publish it using funds from her much more successfully Alkahest workshop. The response from academia was…mixed. Whilst many praised her research, others were confused why such a subject needed two hefty volumes to discuss it. Some of the more harsh reviews hurt Phylis and she considered pulling the book, but decided to keep it after a meeting with [member="Siobhan Kerrigan"] who encouraged her. It’s unclear if Siobhan was being serious or not, but Phylis has taken new heart and is planning a follow up work: Elemental Force Use In Galactic Civilisation.
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