Character Ryv Karis, Just a Guy

Vaulkhar · Jan 30, 2020

“And of course, the Sword of the Jedi himself, Ryv Karis. You're not gonna find anyone more dedicated and reliable than him. You're just not. He might not be any Grandmaster but he might as well be running the whole New Jedi Order himself, I swear."

- Maynard Treicolt, Jedi Knight

Corin Karis

Music:	Closer to the Heart
Aliases:	Paragon
Title(s):	Sword of the Jedi
Class(es):	Jedi Sentinel
Birthplace:	Galactic City, Coruscant
Age:	Thirty Something
Virtue(s):	Hope Resolve Sacrifice
Rank(s):	Jedi Knight
Faction(s):	New Jedi Order Galactic Alliance
Residences:	Coruscant Jedi Temple Prosperity
Species:	Kiffar
Language(s):	Galactic Basic Huttese Mando'a
Occupation:	Jedi Knight Model Singer Guitarist
Gender:	Male
Force Sensitive:	Yes
Force Alignment:	Light
Character Alignment:	Neutral Good
Height:	5'11
Weight:	180 lbs
Hair Color:	Black
Eye Color:	Amber
Skin Color:	Honey
Distinctive features:	Cybernetic Left Arm White Fringe

Force Specialties

Combat Training

Other Skills

Leadership
Cooking
Piloting
Droid Craft
Lightsaber Craft
Dancing

Kills: N/A

PERSONALITY
ENFP-A

POSITIVE:
Empathetic
Loyal
Determined
Focused
Kind

NEUTRAL:
Realist
Inquisitive
Trusting
Direct
Spontaneous

NEGATIVE:
Vulnerable
Atlas
Imposter
Stubborn
Hot Headed

STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES

▲ Natural Abilities
▲ Master Training
▲ Unflinching Resolve

▼ Imposter Syndrome
▼ Hot Streak
▼ PTSD

TROPES

Badass Biker

Berserk Button
Big Brother Instinct
Chick Magnet
The Leader

I Have Many Names
Knight Templar
Pretty Boy
Tall, Dark, and Snarky
Trauma Button

Physical Description:

Ryv has never shied away from the public eye. His smile is a familiar one to the Galactic Alliance, as is his hope-filled amber eyes. He's not the largest or strongest figure. Only standing just below six-feet tall, the Jedi Knight makes up for it with his loud personality.

He favors his leather jacket over traditional Jedi robes and is always seen with his trusty lightsaber, Resolve. The kiffar has forgone a clan tattoo denoting his kiffar heritage, choosing to pass off almost entirely as a near-human of some variant. He's covered from head to toe in scars, as well as numerous tattoo's on his torso, right arm, and left leg.

Family & Connections

Vyrin Karis - Father
Amaraya Karis - Mother
Cedric Grayson - Father Figure
Ripley Kühn - Significant Other
Rhook Mandragoran - Adoptive Uncle
Rurik Fel - Brother
Maynard Treicolt - Brother
Loske Treicolt - Sister
Lucien Dooku - Brother
Zaavik Perl - Brother
Auteme - Best Friend
Aelys - Apprentice
Rose Ann Lovely - Apprentice

Skills, Training, & the Force

Ryv trained beneath his father Vyrin in his youth, destined to eventually take the title of padawan beneath then-Jedi, now Lord Executor, Rurik Fel. Once the Core fell to the One Sith, Ryv fled to the Outer Rim. He spent years wandering the streets of Nar Shaddaa honing his investigative abilities as a debt collector for Agrippa the Hutt. After a job gone wrong and one failed suicide attempt later, Jedi Master Cedric Grayson brought Ryv back to Coruscant as an apprentice. A year of intensive rehabilitation underneath the Imperator's watchful gaze earned Ryv the title of Jedi Padawan once more. Under Cedric's tutelage, Ryv excelled in lightsaber training, taking quickly to defensive techniques over more aggressive styles. Fortunately for the kiffar, his master's skill in Form V, both Djem-So and Shien, proved perfect for the young man.

Over the years, Ryv has picked up other styles and force techniques, though none of his force abilities quite stack up to his innate knowledge of psychometry, or his prodigious understanding of empathy and the Jedi meld. Many know the Sword of the Jedi as one of the skilled, if not the best, lightsaber combatants the Jedi have to offer.

Vehicles:
AS 'Ceylon' Class Assault Speeder Bike
X-02 Saber-class X-Wing

Vaulkhar · Jan 30, 2020

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Act I: Humble Beginnings

Black Boots: Called out to the field for the first time, Ryv put boots to the ground and fought beside the Imperium, now Core Alliance.
There is Only Peace: Brought beside his master, Cedric Grayson, Ryv was introduced to the unification efforts by other Jedi. Though unsure of those gathered, Ryv decided to stick around and help make the dream a reality.
There is Only Knowledge: Step one of Peace's reinstitution, Ryv put together a proper cleanup effort to bring the Jedi together once more. Through his efforts, he even managed to begin building up proper relationships among the order.
Move like Water: Wandering upon a class held by Aaran Tafo, Ryv joined the younglings and reviewed his shii-cho lessons from years prior.
Dominion of Kesh: Called to aid the people of Kesh, Ryv joined Loske in the planet's desperate defense.
Run Foerost Run: Answering his master's summons, Ryv joined a group training session to take on his master. Cedric handled the onslaught, forcing the kiffar to engage his first force meld.
Darkness Rises; the Battle of Kintan: Unrelated circumstances brought Ryv to Kintan, only to come face to face with the most horrifying event of his life. Faced with death at the hands of the Sith or abandoning the people of Kintan, he took on a Sith Lord.
The Scars of Kintan: After the battle of Kintan, the Jedi Order stuck around and made an effort to help rebuild and bring the people of Kintan together.
Ruins and Robots - Part One: Dude Where's my Holocoron?: A cleanup job with a group of friends quickly turned into a life or death struggle in the depths of Peace.
Size Matters Not: With Ryv's masters unable to make time for him, he began making time for a bit of solo training. Having found Sev in his usual room, the duo managed to get in a good sparring match with Ryv walking away better for it.
Starlight, Starfight: Seeing Loske on Peace, Ryv joined her and Maynard in putting together a proper ship for himself.
Broken Light: Wyatt and Ryv took a trip to republic space, hoping to take a powerful dark side artifact home with them to Peace.

Act II: A Trip to the Nether

Blackwing Down: Sent ahead of the Imperium's forces, Ryv explored an abandoned star destroyer while hunted by some monstrous creature.
Overture: A mixture of Blackwing and the effects of the nether brought Breental IV low as the population found themselves slaughtered, turned, or traumatized in the event.
Abaddon's Gate | Chaos Rising: Still evacuating the populace of Breental IV, the Imperium found a massive portal to the nether opening above the planet. Monstrosities of various sizes flooded out to further terrorize the planet.
The First Steps: Called in by the Alliance to mediate the beginnings of a proper alliance, Ryv found himself ill-prepared for the innew workings of government.

Act III: Goner

Don't Let Me Be Gone: Nightmares of Kintan assailed Ryv for weeks after the planet's assault. Unsure of what to do, the kiffar approached Auteme and sought out the comfort of his friend.
There is Only the Force: After a brief vision of his captured friend, Lanik, Ryv woke the station to plan a rescue mission for his fellow padawan.
Operation: Save Lanik!: Joining the rescue of Lanik, Ryv and many Jedi of the order assaulted a star destroyer over Ventooine.
Behind the Sun: Captured by imperial forces during the Lanik rescue, Ryv finds himself in the clutches of a senile Sith and his imperial master.
Brothers All: Alone in a prison camp on Concordia, Ryv finds himself fighting to survive and escape among a prison population out to put the Jedi down.
Damsel in Distress: Unlikely Friends: Lost in Sith Space, Ryv finds himself dragged to Dromuund Kaas. Narrowly escaping the confrontation, he ended up coming face to face with someone in need of saving before his departure.
Knock Knock, Open Up the Door it's Real: Finding himself back on Concord Dawn after a week away, Ryv strikes out to find himself a warm meal and keep his head down at all costs.
Let's Dance: Invited to a concert hosted at a powerful Sith Lord's party mansion, Ryv has followed his latest companion, Zhani Amadine in hopes of keeping an eye on the wayward Sith.
Far From Any Road: Called back to Concord Dawn by the force, Ryv has followed the beckoning call to the site of a devastating incident.
Take a Day to Break Away: Having returned from months locked away in Sith custody, Ryv reached out to Auteme in hopes she'd meet him on Tython to discuss his feelings after it all.

Act IV: Business as Usual

Jedi Jubilee: Returning from what could potentially be the worst six months of his life, Ryv has decided to enjoy a date night with his boo on Thustra.
Barash: With months away from the homefront, the Jedi Knight stopped in to see his comatose master for the first time in a while. A pleasant surprise turned into an awkward conversation as the group of friends had to catch Cedric up to speed on the state of the 'Imperium.'
State of the Jedi: Pushed into action once more, Ryv joins the Jedi Order on Coruscant to discuss the dangers of the galaxy.
Station of Solace: Following through with a promise made to the Silver Jedi Order, the newly minted Sword of the Jedi strives to maintain the peace on Peace.
Scourge of Glottal: With another planet set in the sights of the Bryn'adûl, the Sword of the Jedi leads a group of Jedi against the xenophobic menace in hopes of saving as many lives as possible.
Going for the Head: With trillions more dead, the Jedi meet aboard Peace to determine the best way to deal with the Bryn'adûl.
Lazy Sunday: Months away from Peace did much to Ryv's skill as a Jedi, though it also piled up a backlog of work for the young Jedi. Being able to steal away and enjoy some R&R was exactly what the kiffar needed.
Valor on Vulpter: As Galactic Alliance officials find themselves captured by a group of radical nationalists, Ryv finds himself aiding in the negotiations to launch a joint attack to bring them home.
Bryn'ing Down the House: After returning from a successful mission on Vulpter, Ryv earned himself a few days of peace before racing off to capture the fearsome Tathra Khaeus.
Trouble on Tython: Called into action by the budding Galactic Alliance once again, a trip to Tython has left the Jedi Knight on the lookout for a supposed assassin targeting one of the many guests visiting Ashla's Embrace.

Act V: V for Valiant

Atlas: A relaxing day to play catch up with a close friend turns to a painful display of emotion for Ryv.
Weight of the Worlds: Led by great guilt within himself, Ryv seeks out one of his charges, hoping to make amends for his failings upon the battlefield.
Starbird: With the Core Alliance and High Republic officially declaring themselves the Galactic Alliance, Ryv finds himself seemingly trapped on a world he once called home.
Crossroads: Called into action to deal with the Blackwing infected gen'dai on Kuat, Allyson Locke proceeded to let Ryv down over and over again.
The Chancellor is Not a Bad Man Ob-: Ryv and Allyson meet Chancellor Emmen Tagge to discuss the Alliance's support of Metellos, a planet with a secret hyper lane accessible to only force users. Where it goes? Why Ilum of course!
ILUM: I Love U Metellos: Due to a spotty history by the modern Jedi, Ryv finds himself called before the senate to speak on behalf of the New Jedi Order. He works to integrate the Order into the Galactic Alliance, though he finds staunch opposition by the corporatist party.
Schism's Dawn: Leading the Jedi forces beside the New Imperial Order against the Sith-Imperial Regime on Muunilist, the Sword of the Jedi stands side-by-side with Lucien Dooku against insurmountable odds.
Tales from the Front I: A Sudden Sunrise: Returning from a series of night raids against Sith-Imperial forces in Harnaidan, Ryv seeks solace from the constant battles within the solitude of his room.
Bearing Down on Botor: Fresh from the front, Ryv works alongside some familiar faces to break the Coalition's hold on Botor.
The Root of the Problem: Delving into a fallen star destroyer to purge the dark side, Ryv stumbles upon his missing master and friend, Cedric Grayson.
Coruscanti Nights: A night of celebration in honor of both the New Jedi Order and Galactic Alliance's successes.

Act VI: Pushed to the Brink

A Grave Mistake: Having recovered Lanik's body from Corellian custody, the New Jedi Order meet upon Ragoon VI to pay homage to the fallen. Unbeknownst to the Jedi, they are due for an unwanted visitor.
Providence: What may be the final day upon Brentaal IV greets the forces of the Galactic Alliance, as Ryv, alongside many others, ride out to face the Champion of Chaos. Unfortunately, a pact long forgotten is called in, seeing the Sword turned onto his allies.
Look What You Made Me Do: The Sith Empire ride out in earnest, seeking blood and death following their defeat at Muunilist. Ryv arrived, not to face the Sith, but bring back the woman he loves.
Knightfall: Following a great betrayal, Ryv finds himself isolated on Coruscant, left to his own devices as the battle for Dubrillion is fought. Fortunately, his two closest allies seek him out, hoping to help him find some peace.
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree, Huh Kid?: Once more, Ryv finds his desired isolation interrupted as none other than the Sovereign-Imperator comes to visit.
Witches Be Trippin': Tasked with removing a force imbued weapon from the planet of Thracior, Ryv brings along his favorite nerd in hopes of clearing out the problem quickly and quietly.
Darkness Falls: Following his defeat and breakdown after Borosk, Ryv once more takes to the field to free Bastion from the Crimson Shadow.
Your Undoing: Against his instincts, Ryv joins the Silver Jedi in their fight against the Bryn'adul at Yurb.
Casting Cantina: Unsure of whether or not he could continue his life as a Jedi, Ryv departs from the Order in hopes of finding whatever he's lost, out in the stars.

Act VII: The Return of the Jedi

Life Over Politics: Answering the call of the famed Jedi Master, Coren Starchaser, Ryv finds himself at the head of a movement standing in opposition to the Silver Jedi Concord's call to stand beside the Sith Empire and the legendary master himself.
Of Mice and Men: With Ryv's return to Alliance space, the Jedi Knight jumps right back into the action as he joins Auteme in an emergency Senate meeting regarding the Eternal Empire's hostile actions.
Unreliably Reliable: After his afternoon training session in the temple courtyard on Coruscant, Ryv gets to know a new addition to the New Jedi Order.
Return of the Jedi: In their most dangerous strike yet, the Galactic Alliance relies on Ryv's leadership to wrench Korriban from the Sith Empire's control.
Tis But a Scratch: After Darth Vulcanus ripped Ryv's arm off and crippled him yet again, a familiar pink face visits the kiffar.
No Quarter: Ryv leads the New Jedi Order against the Sith Empire against the Galactic Alliance's wishes! No surprise there.
Return the Favour: The Eternal Empire follow through with their threat and invade Byss! Ryv follows Zaavik in their countercharge to fight off the Empire's minions.
Can't Say I Didn't Warn You, Huh?: After the events of Life After Politics, Ryv calls the Jedi of the galaxy to Tribunal Station in hopes of drawing them to his cause, away from the Silver Jedi Concord and the rest of the Elder Compact.
Mind the Gap: In his search to find some missing parents, Ryv stumbles upon a group of slavers from his past.
First Time?: As a new generation of Jedi finds their way to the New Jedi Order, Ryv takes on a padawan of his own to better shape the future and amend the mistakes of the past.
One of Us is the Killer: Before the Life Day celebration hosted at the Jedi Temple, Ryv discovers a shocking murder at the hands of one of his own.
Slice of Life Day: Hindisght's 2020: The Jedi welcome Galactic City to the Temple District to celebrate another year of life, those they've lost, and hope in the continued fight against the Sith Empire.
Stand With Me, Stand Against Me, or Stand Aside: With the Silver Assembly's public support of the Elder Compact, the New Jedi Order demand answers in honor of those they've lost!

Act VIII: The Calm Before

Ballad of the Bardotta: On this week's episode of The Totally Real Adventures of Auteme. Ryv does Acid!
Fel for It: Wandering the streets of Xa'Fel does the Sword of the Jedi knight no favors before he races off to rescue Takui, a Jedi who's gotten in over his head.
Anticipation and Apprehension: An apprehensive padawan scarred by their past finds her way under Ryv's tutelage, much to the Jedi Knight's surprise.
The Determination Form: The next generation of Jedi look to the Warden of Peace and Sword of the Jedi for guidance.
Aphranture is Out There: Teen beach movie anyone?
Coruscant Isolation: Filling in for his girlfriend, Ripley, Ryv winds up running a public lesson beside two other teachers of the New Jedi Order for a group of apprentices in need.

Act IX: The Storm

Rage Awakened: The Sith Empire launch a counteroffensive against Bastion following Dantooine! The New Jedi Order finds itself in a race against time to support their oldest allies.
Otherside of Peace: From Korriban to Ziost to the Alliance push, with the New Jedi Order at the forefront of the assault.
Light Calls, Iron Answers: After years of fighting the Sith Empire, the leaders of the New Imperial Order, Galactic Alliance, and New Jedi Order convene to discuss a proper alliance.
So You Got Somethin' to Say: After a padawan of the New Jedi Order's assault of a Jedi Master at the Jakku Jedi Enclave, Ryv, joined by his two apprentices and the Warden, find themselves in for a bad time due to one messed up junkie.
In The Garden of the Sun: Ryv answers Cotan's call to hangout. Nice.
You Know the Reason: As great sins come to light, Ryv calls Maynard forth to discuss the concordian's future as a Jedi.
The League of Extraordinary Jedi: The Circle's first meeting sees them discuss the growing threats of the galaxy at large.
Exterminate the Gundabard: Genocide, glorious genocide! Ryv leads the New Jedi Order against a new threat from the Galactic West, the Brotherhood of the Maw.
The Hunter: Guilt sees the kiffar hunt down his dear friend and missing Jedi, Loske Treicolt.