Night of Rhen

[Dravis Rosilla]

Somewhere on Rhen Var

Snow is a beautiful substance. It glittered in the sun, a reflection of majesty. In the night, it sparkled, each one a little star in it's own galaxy. All the while, however, it was cold, unforgiving, able to suck the life out of the unwary. Tyyni decided he liked snow.

The Hutt lounged on the top of a snow-covered mountain, watching the setting sun with his master. He was wrapped head to tail with insulating material, to keep him warm. Over that, he wore a Hutt-sized parka. Genetically, Hutts were not adapted to the cold, but Padawan Oluja found the chilling sensation rather pleasant. He rubbed together his numbing hands, and smiled, watching the distant sun crest below a snowy hill.

The Padawan and his Master had arrived but a few minutes ago, the Silver Sanctum shuttle they had taken idle in the background. The Hutt turned to Master Quenladose, and tilted his head slightly to the side. "So, Master, what exactly are we doing here? I mean, besides admiring the view." The Padawan's voice held no sarcasm. The sight was spectacular, that could not be denied, but he doubted that was all they'd be here for.

- [member="Quenladose"] -

 

[Quenladose]

[member="Tyyni Oluja"]

Quenladose standing there with a small grin on her face, turning over some of the things here on the world. She looked over at her padawan and was glad to see that he had continued through the sanctum with her and it would give them quite a nice way to work on things. She had one of the circlets for the envinronment that her padawan could wear and use for himself. "We are here to continue your training, Rhen Var is a world where we can go exploring and you can learn a lot about the force without the risk of some places.. or just being around in a temple on Voss." She looked at him offering the circlet with a small nod of her head. "For the weather." She was walking in the snow and it went up to her waist while she was moving in the ankle deep snow. Short people problems.

 

[Dravis Rosilla]

Tyyni took the circlet, and daintily placed it on his brow. Immediately, he felt the cold dissipate, the chilly atmosphere warming slightly. The Hutt waggled his body, finally enjoying the feel of snow under his body. With a start, he noticed Quenladose begin to walk away, and slithered after her, pushing through the snow with relative ease.

As they went, Padawan Oluja took note of the changing landscape. Eventually, the pair of Jedi came to a steep hill, and Tyyni stopped, looking down the snowy bank, a twinge of amazement in his eye. "What kind of exploration? As much as I enjoy the snow, that appears to be all there is on this planet. As for the Force... Well, I feel it's strong here." Tyyni had not studied Rhen Var before they left. He figured it was a better left a surprise. Tyyni often over-complicated things that didn't have to be complicated, so he figured the less he knew about the planet, the less he would obsessively plan.

Tyyni flicked his tail up impulsively, spraying snow over himself. As strange as it was, Tyyni found himself giddy in the cold. Hutts usually enjoyed warmer climates, such as Nal Hutta, or Tatooine. It made Tyyni happy to know there was something that separated him from your average Hutt.

- [member="Quenladose"] -

 

[Quenladose]

[member="Tyyni Oluja"]

Looking out over the steep landscape and hill that was going down with all fo the snow while she gave a nod of her head. "We are here for a chance to advance your training. A crystal that we could use for your saber and work towards advancing some other ideas." She looked out pointing across the field and at the patches of ice so they could work towards the mountains to give a better idea. "There are caves and tombs here on Rhen Var where crystal resonate with the lightside of the force and you will be able to find some more for ourselves." Also she noted while pulling out the glove a chance to work on and gather more crystals that coudl be used in the tora'yor glove for the jedi.

 

[Dravis Rosilla]

"Crystals? I did not realize there were lightsaber crystals here. Are they Kaiburr crystals?" Tyyni's voice lifted, a sudden enthusiam overtaking him. The training saber on his belt was given to him by the Silver Sanctum. Ever since he was a child, he had dreamed of one day building his own lightsaber. Apparently, this planet had the first and most important piece to any laser-sword.

The Hutt looked up to his Master, a single eyebrow raised. Was she looking for crystals as well? That would explain the sudden field trip. As long as Tyyni could finally fulfill his lifelong dream, he was fine with sharing their findings.

As Tyyni mused, the sky darkened ever further. As the snow-dusted planet plunged into further darkness, quite the wondrous sight unfolded below the pair of Jedi. Nearly a mile across the frozen wasteland, Tyyni noticed a sparkle. He could barely make out the details of an old ruined temple, frozen within an enormous glacier, rising hundreds of meters in the air. The main entrance looked more like a icy cave, within which glowed a faint multicolored light. The trek looked dangerous, however. There was no telling how many tunnels lied just below the surface of the valley inbetween the Silvers and the glacier, just waiting to be broken through by a misplaced foot.

The Hutt Padawan looked to Quenladose, a shy smile gracing his features. "Well, shall we, Master?" With a little whoop, Tyyni used the Force to speed his body forward and over the edge, laughing as gravity pulled his form through the snow. The inertia was exhilarating, as was the giddiness of searching for a crystal for himself.

- [member="Quenladose"] -

 

[Quenladose]

[member="Tyyni Oluja"]

"There is likely not to be kaiburr crystals but kyber ones most likely and solari." She was looking at him when he seemed to have an idea with her prepared to go about and work on some of the things. There was a small look on her face while she was prepared to work and head down across the area with a small look getting on the back of her padawan when he was heading out. Preparing herself before there was a small look and nod of her head. "Lets go." Turning over more ideas while the sabers on her hips were prepared for anything that could be there. They were working on and developing the new pieces of the synthmesh that could be used with the saber hilts to improve it and allow use of other crystals.

 

[Dravis Rosilla]

As Master and Padawan flew down the edge of the hill, Tyyni couldn't help but giggle. The feeling of being weightless was amazing. It made one feel free, yet in control. The Hutt made a mental note of the experience.

It seemed as if no time had passed before they had reached the bottom. Tyyni brushed off his parka, dispelling the excess snow, and pointed towards the ruins. "That way!"

The Hutt Padawan could barely keep himself together as the two of them trekked along the valley. He snaked through the snow at a fast pace, longing for a crystal of his own. Tyyni gathered up the courage for a question as they went, fidgeting with his training saber. "I can sense this planet is strong in the Force, Master. Will we be tested by it to receive these crystals? What even is a Solari crystal?" Tyyni had plenty more questions to ask, but they could all wait.

- [member="Quenladose"] -

 

[Quenladose]

[member="Tyyni Oluja"]

She looked at him while walking and getting tested was not a standard thing in all honesty the tests as some liked to call them in a force cave came when you had something on your mind or lacked in others. She had seen padawans face their fears and their egos shattered but she had also seen some rise up to lead or just walk through and the crystals were revealed. "That is possible, it is almost impossible to say because it reacts to you and what you take in with your. If you are over confident it will likely appear as something to break it or if you are scared it will comfort. Some even have just found what they were looking for because they were in a state of balance not letting their emotions or thoughts influence the caves." She looked forward. "And a solari crystal is what a jedi uses, it glows brightly in the presence of the light, telling you who follows it and for those who don't it will not function."

 

[Dravis Rosilla]

[SIZE=10.5pt]"Hmm... Alright. I will try to stay neutral-minded, then." [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]Easier said than done. Tyyni could barely contain his excitement, something the caves would most definitely sense, if they did indeed do that.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10.5pt]Within fifteen minutes of movement, they reached the glacier. The dark expanses of a cave opened up before the pair of Silver Jedi, dark and foreboding. Tyyni could sense the Force flowing around them, much stronger than anywhere else he'd ever been. With a start, Tyyni noticed the remnants of a Jedi temple, frozen in and around the cave. It seemed the cave went down into the main hall of said temple, shining columns engulfed by the ice. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10.5pt]Tyyni knew he had seen a small light coming from the cave, but now, it was dark. The Padawan wondered if he had done something wrong. Perhaps the cave had sensed his emotions, and his test had already begun. Perhaps the multicolored glimmer he had seen was only the reflection of the snow. Deep in his heart, Tyyni knew this wasn't the case. He had felt the presence of the crystals here, he knew it. But how to get them, he didn't know. He turned to Quenladose, an apologetic expression on his face. [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]"My apologies, I think I may have accidentally let my emotions influence the cave. Perhaps we should split up? That would make it easier for you to find what you seek." [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]Secretly, Tyyni didn't want his master to leave him, but her greatest chance of finding crystals was most likely by letting the Hutt go through his trial, and going a different route with a neutral mind. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=10.5pt]- [member="Quenladose"] -[/SIZE]

 

[Quenladose]

[member="Tyyni Oluja"]

Looking at her padawan as they were going the jedi knight was careful about what they could do with the force. Staying with it before the padawan entered the cave and she remained clam, focused and determined while she backed to the side standing on the ice. "Perhaps, be careful though padawan and if you need me just activate your beacon. I'll be able to find you." here was always a way to break the illusions a cave could create if you needed to. After all it wasn't meant to kill you but was brought on by your mind. So as she moved off to the side of the crystal caves she was looking at the information they had coming from the silver watch for the caves with maps as well as locations. She was prepared with whatever she could find while her hand touched the wall itself and followed along the veins of crystals like they were a guide.

 

[Dravis Rosilla]

Tyyni took in a deep breath. You can do this.

He exhaled, watching the plume of white mist dissipate into the frigid air. You can do this.

Breath, exhale. Breath, exhale.

Tyyni watched his master go off, heeding his advise. Now it was only him, versus the cave. The prize? A crystal. Whether it was kaiburr or solari, Tyyni didn't care. He only felt anticipation for what was to come. With a final exhalation, the Hutt began to crawl into the cave, following where he saw the lights last.

The Hutt slid along for what seemed like hours, the cave slowly getting darker and darker. Tyyni debated lighting his training saber, for the extra light, when he saw a flash. Deep, deep into the cave, a light, soft blue glow settled. Tyyni felt his spirits elate, and he used the Force to augment his speed, careening deeper, where he saw the light. Or, he tried to.

The Hutt tried to speed forward, but the Force seemed to be fighting him. It was a new sensation, as if the universe itself was holding him back. He couldn't tap into his strength, as much as he tried. Tyyni felt a bead of sweat freeze on his brow as he pondered. "Well," he said out loud, his own voice mildly comforting, "I suppose I'll have to do this on my own." Painfully slowly, the young Hutt inched forward, following the call of the crystal.

- [member="Quenladose"] -

 

[Quenladose]

[member="Tyyni Oluja"]

Quenladose was feeling the force in the cave as it crept through the lengths of the tunnels before she moved to one of the ridges looking things over with a nod of her head. She could take in many of the things presenting herself with the veins of Solari crystal as well as the kyber shards that were around the cave. She was looking over the cave to make sure her padawan was safe sitting down though she shifted her sabers to her lap where she could feel the crystals and the force energies within them vibrating as she started meditating. The light from the crystals was around her and going off of her pale skin casting colors as well as her own aura going outwards. She expanded her senses through the cave and the world.

 

[Dravis Rosilla]

As Tyyni slid into the expansive darkness, he felt the presence of his master ever growing as she searched for crystals. The Hutt took solace in the fact she was here too. If he got in any real trouble, he could count on her to bail him out. Tyyni didn't know what to expect when it came to the trial. He had read up on the effects of such caves, and the whole subject confused him. Apparently, the Force tailored each trial for the Force-User. Tyyni felt excitement, anticipation, and a little nervousness as he went, devoid of the Force.

As he felt the cold ice under his body, Tyyni saw another flicker of light. Squinting, the Hutt noticed a crack in the wall to his right, slightly wider than his arm. In it, something sparkled with a cool blue light. Tyyni inched closer to the crevice, peering into the wide hole. Inside, nestled in a tiny bowl of iridescent snow, resided a blue crystal. The Hutt Jedi marveled at the treasure, before sticking one stubby arm in, grasping at the Solari crystal. His fingers grazed soft snow, but came up short. Tyyni stuck out a tongue in concentration as he redoubled his effort, once again coming up short.

Padawan Oluja frowned, withdrawing his hand. He peered inside again, seeing that he had come within inches of touching the priceless gem. He tried to reestablish his connection to the Force, and failed. Something powerful was obstructing his connection, perhaps the caves themselves.

He mused out loud, voicing his concerns to the icy interior of the frozen temple. "What kind of test is this? Why would I be forced to do the impossible?" Tyyni clenched his fists, and felt his training saber at his side. Lightbulb.

Tyyni drew the weapon, and activated it, adding his own light blue glow to the cave. He slashed at the crack, trying to open it further, and frowned as the weapon skidded off the ice. He figured it wouldn't be that easy.

"What is the Force trying to teach me?"

- [member="Quenladose"] -

 

[Quenladose]

[member="Tyyni Oluja"]

She could feel it in the force, the padawan was shouting or getting frustrated and she expanded her senses outwards. It helped that the crystals in her lightsabers were powerful and ancient. Compared to many the allya crystals gave them a sense of wonder and excitement before the jedi knight stopped where she was and spoke. "Patience padawan. Use the force and think it through, these tests are generally suited to what can be in your mind so there is no real answer how to do it. Just allow the force to guide your movements and your actions." That was in her mind the biggest load of advice that doesn't really answer anything that a jedi can give and so many gave it but she had learned it once as well. You had to think and feel but also reach out to try and feel, to see beyond what your eyes were telling you... also helped if you were really old. Most of the time when the force tried to test you it did it with your memories and if you were old and forgot things well it struggled.

 

[Dravis Rosilla]

As Tyyni pondered at the crack in the wall, he felt his master's presence touch his mind, a warm feeling in the cold bowels of the planet. He listened to her advice, clinging onto her every word, absorbing it all in. Most of what she said made sense. He just had to let the Force take him where it will.

The Padawan closed his cat-like eyes, and curled his tail around his body. With a shuddering breath, he began pushing out individual thoughts, until his mind was empty. He let his consciousness flow out into the cave, once again touching Quenladose with his thoughts. He expanded further outwards, letting his mind expand deeper into the caves. He felt the ebb and flow of the Force, which had been so uncooperative but a moment ago, once again fill his body. He felt rejuvinated, clear-headed, perhaps more than he had in a long time.

With a spark of happiness, Tyyni realized what the cave was trying to tell him. He couldn't rely on himself. All of the training in the world could never prepare one for the galaxy. Planning, preparation... It could all be for naught. But the Force was infallible. If one trusted the Force, they would be lead along the correct path. As the Silver Jedi realized this, he felt a surge along the walls of the cave, followed by a soft plink. As Tyyni opened his eyes, he saw it. The crystal had fallen out of the wall, landing on the frozen ground.

Tyyni felt his connection to the Force restored, perhaps even stronger than before with his new understanding. With a quick wave of the hand, the solari crystal zipped into his open palm. The Hutt clenched his fist, watching a faint blue light leak through his chubby fingers. "Thank you." Whom he thanked, Tyyni didn't know for sure. The crystal, for letting him take it? The cave, for bestowing upon him the crystal? The Force itself? Perhaps all three.

Padawan Oluja, with a happy grunt, began his slow pace to where he felt his master's presence, much more at peace than before, crystal grasped in his hand.

- [member="Quenladose"] -

 

[Quenladose]

[member="Tyyni Oluja"]

She could feel him and he was getting it for the most part there was something to be said if you put all of your decision making power into the hands of the force. It could lead you but it could not make difficult and sometimes simple decisions for you." she moved from where she was getting some of the crystals with a look on her face taking some of the crystals and moving them with her sabers. "You are doing good but be careful you do not allow the force to make all of your decisions to the detriment of your own mental prowess." She moved now allowing the twin crystals to resonate and hum with the force energies that were all around her and the padawan while standing there with her rainbow colored hair gleaming in the sunlight.

 

[Dravis Rosilla]

Tyyni watched his master from across the tunnel as she spoke, giving off an impressive light display. The Hutt smiled warmly, crystal cold in his palm. "Of course, Master. I will not soon forget what I have learned from you today." Tyyni brought up his palm, inspecting his find. The Solari crystal was sharp in some places, smooth in others. The deep blue of the crystal intrigued him, the color of a stormy ocean. It just felt right to have it with him.

"What exactly are you planning to make with those crystals, Master Quenladose? I'm curious." Tyyni had no idea what might use more than one solari crystal. Perhaps she only wished for two lightsabers? Tyyni didn't see the allure in using two blades. Perhaps one of less girth would be able to make more use of them, but Tyyni could barely handle one blade, let alone two.

The blue crystal levitated into the air, and began orbiting around the Hutt. With a calm exhalation of breath, ice fragments began to detach from the walls, also joining the ever-growing belt of asteroids around the celestial body that was Tyyni. He had recently picked up a little bit of ballistakinesis at the Temple. He hadn't quite figured out how to use the small items as weapons, but the act of concentrating on the multiple objects calmed him, and reminded him of his first encounter with his master.

- [member="Quenladose"] -

 

[Quenladose]

[member="Tyyni Oluja"]

She was looking at him as her hands rubbed on the crystals and giving it a look over there was a small grin as she walked towards some of the cave sections with a nod of her head. "There is a project that the tech division is working on and they need crystals. To make more equipment and gear that is able to be bound to the servants of the lightside of the force. We have been working on developing all new methods for many of the things that have been set up by the jedi and ways to better protect information or secrets from darksiders beyond just a simple door or another jedi in the path of them." SHe was walking with her attention on some of the things when the pathways up into the massive citadel were there from the bottom.

 

[Dravis Rosilla]

Padawan Oluja slid alongside his master, quietly maintaining concentration on the floating objects around him. He could feel more crystals ahead. As he looked, he saw the gleaming figure of the massive citadel above them, frozen beautifully. Tyyni nodded as Quenladose explained what the crystals might be used for. "I see. Like a lock. And the Light side is the key... That is ingenious."

As they went, Tyyni gathered more and more flecks of snow and ice around him, the limited light reflecting off of the frozen water, giving him his own rainbow of color. "What kind of devices would have these locks? I suppose maybe computers, or holocrons? That would be effective." Tyyni knew practically nothing about technology. He had been raised with aspects of the Force drilled into his mind, not much else. Even lightsaber combat was sidelined.

As his Solari crystal floated past his head, his concentration wavered, all of his running thoughts disrupting his quiet meditation. Such a small, curious thing. And yet the key to so much.

- [member="Quenladose"] -

 

[Quenladose]

[member="Tyyni Oluja"]

"Computers, holocrons, armor, lightsabers, weapons, ships, temples even. With the right amount of work and luck on our part the jedi have been able to work up a number of interesting things. Our engineers and tech division is compared to many of the others working to flourish itself." She was looking at him and going up into the citadel it changed from ice and stone to metal where they had built up all of it. The self sustaining sections allowing them to develop their own food, water, energy as well as the most important. "The jedi have developed this world up with the citadel an important part of what they want to make." She stopped at one fo the rooms going in and giving the crystals while they were working on different projects.