The Spacepiress of Chaos
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..:: Out of Character Information ::..
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Intent: The creation of a uniquely Star Wars RP Chaos cannon item centered around the culture and lore of the custom Sanguinius Vampirika species.
Image Source: [Here]
Canon Link: N/a
Restricted Missions: N/a
Primary Source: N/a
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..:: Production Information ::..
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Manufacturer:
- The Slave Empire of Akeldama
- Ancient Sanguinius Vampirika
Model:
- N/a
Affiliation:
- Amelia Sorenn-Syrush
- The Sanguinius Vampirika Bloodlines
Modularity: No
Production:
- Unique
Material:
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..:: Technical Specifications ::..
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Weight:
- 2.72 kg
Quality:
- Class 3
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..:: Special Features ::..
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- Permafrost Crystal - A single round Permafrost Crystal is embedded in the center of the crown.
- Songsteel Spires - The five main spires that jut up from the edge of the crown are comprised of Songsteel, and often produce a melodic hum when rubbed or otherwise lightly struck.
..:: Strengths ::..
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Limited Telepathic Field - While wearing this ancient crown, the individual taps into a unique telepathic field which permits said individual to use a limited telepathy with members of its own kind. However this power is not such as to permit the individual to read the minds of others or even telepathically project feelings, convey messages, or otherwise contact individuals that are not of the Sanguinius Vampirika species (Greater or Lesser). When worn by a member of the Sanguinius Vampirika species, it permits that individual to communicate with any member of the Vampirika species across any distance with little to no limitation (unless an individual is wearing or utilizing some means to close their mind off from others). Likewise, it is only a one way connection, meaning that the wearer may issue commands, edicts, messages, etc etc, however they cannot maintain a conversation, nor can the individual being contact send messages back.
Taste of the Force - With enough focus the individual that wears this heavy crown upon their brow is granted a taste of the force (even if they are a latent Force Sensitive, or has no history of Force Sensitivity in their bloodline). The unique combination of the Permafrost Crystal and the Songsteel create an amplifier that otherwise opens one up more to the living force. However it can only do so much, and those powers or at least skill levels of those that are donning the crown for the first time are as powerful as an untrained Force Sensitive just discovering their powers; it is only through continued wearing of the crown and practice can one further unlock its potential.
- The Knight Effect - When worn by those that are not open to the force or otherwise have no former training, the crown begins to change them, opening to the Force. For those that have had previous training they find that their own capabilities begin to open further. A Knight that focuses on Lightsaber combat finds their motions more fluid, their speed enhanced. Those that focus upon the Force find their endurance greatly increased, permitting them to further their own abilities.
- The Master's Power - While the crown opens some to the force and enhances others, it provides a great boon to those that are already Masters of the Force. The crown opens their mind further to permit them the chance to focus upon and find the greater mysteries of the force. When worn upon a world with a Force Nexus, the wearer can see a physical manifestation of the force.
Song Steel Spires - The five main spires that jut up from the crown are made of Songsteel, making them resistant to lightsaber strikes.
Font of the Force - Due to how it was created, the Crown serves as a sort of Reserve of Force Energy. Those that wear the crown (be they Vampirika or another species), can tap into this reserve of energy. However, it is not an unlimited source of power, as at some point the reserve will be depleted (and need recharging, either by a Force User undergoing deep meditation while wearing the crown, or otherwise introducing the crown to a Force Nexus).
- If the wearer is cautious and utilizes low level force powers (i.e. Force Push / Pull, Force Speed, etc etc) the reserve of the crown can be drawn upon up to Eight times before it needs to be recharged.
- If the wearer is not cautious and utilizes higher level force powers (i.e. Force Lightning), the reserve of the crown can be drawn upon up to Three times before it needs to be recharged.
- The Reserve however is not one that can just be drawn from at all times. If an individual has recently drawn from the reserve, they must wait before being able to draw from it once again (i.e. If used in a PvP thread, when an individual draws from the reserve, they must wait at least Two IC posts [if used for a low level ability as mentioned above] or they must wait at least Five IC posts [if used for a higher level ability as mentioned above]).
..:: Weaknesses ::..
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Limited Telepathic Field - For those first tapping into the field, they can easily be overcome by the voices, becoming disabled or otherwise debilitated while using the crown without proper training or exposure. Even when one has come to be accustomed to wearing the crown, there is always, what is described as white-noise, hissing in the background.
Taste of the Force - The crown itself opens an individual to the living force, strengthening the connection of those already connected to the force and opening it to those that were otherwise closed off (however it does nothing for those that are Force Dead). Those that are not use to such a connection can find themselves mentally strained, with the artifact causing headaches, bloody noses, nausea and a myriad of other side effects that can inhibit the individual. It is only through prolonged exposure and continued training and study of the artifact can one mitigated these effects; even then mild headaches often persist.
The Voices of the Past - It took a thousand days for five masters and their apprentices to pour themselves and dedicated their focus to the Force Alchemy used to create this crown. A side effect of that endeavor is countless voices, whispering constantly in the ear of those that don the crown. Unlike the voices heard through the telepathy, these can not be shut out and continue to encourage its wearer towards some greater or otherwise nefarious destiny.
Non-Resistant - While the main spires of the crown are constructed from Songsteel, much of the crown is crafted from Platinum and Silver with a thin layer of Beryllius to give it a more antiquated appearance. Thin sheets of lapis are pressed into recesses around the crown to draw more attention to the central Permafrost Crystal. While the spires could potentially sustain a strike from a lightsaber, the rest of the crown is otherwise incapable of such a feat, nor would it provide any additional protection against anything other than a glancing blow from a blaster bolt.
Fatigue - Even though the crown opens others to the force or otherwise bolsters their abilities, the continued use can begin to drain the wearer of the crown. The longer they sling Force Powers about or call upon the reserves of the crown, the quickly they begin to deteriorate. Eventually they fall to the fatigue of how draining the crown can be.
Limit Inhibitor - If one were to look inside of the crown, they would see a series of small, protruding claw like constructs within the internal structure. When the crown is worn, these claw like constructs dig into the wearer's scalp, producing a dull and constant pain. In this way, it prevents an individual that is wearing the crown from being able to fully concentrate, meaning that those greater Force Abilities that require a large amount of concentration are otherwise prevented from being utilized by the wearer of the crown.
Legion - Slowly over time the more an individual wears the crown the more they begin to lose what makes them who they are. In time when worn over successive years they may find themselves and refer to themselves as a singular entity of many rather than as a being of one.
Silver - Even though many of the Vampirika Species have an allergy to Silver, there is still trace amounts of silver in the crown. These trace amounts are enough to cause a mild burning; however this is due in part to ensure that the ruler currently wearing the crown understand just how much of a burden ruling may be and to ensure that they rule justly.
Nullify - The Crown itself would cease to function properly if it were to be introduced to a any field that would otherwise mitigate or cut a Force User off from the Force. Thus its powers would be rendered untouchable and the crown would go from artifact to simple crown.
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..:: Description ::..
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At the height of its power, the Slave Empire founded on Akeldama stretched out across Wild Space, reaching to various neighboring systems and alliances. They held trade routes that connected them to much of the known galaxy, drawing in wealth, advisers, and all manner of species and individuals of note from across the galaxy. It was the first Queen of Akeldama, Calista Carpathian that bid her greatest artisans, advisers, and masters of the force to craft for her a unique crown to be passed from one generator to another.
What was created with a piece of such beauty and power that even when it came time for her to pass the throne to those that would succeed her, she had difficulty passing the crown with the throne. Handcrafted from platinum and silver, its primary spires are crafted from pieces of songsteel that sing when lightly touched or struck. A single brilliant Permafrost Crystal was inlaid within the center of the crown, while thin sheets of lapis were lightly pressed into molds around the crown. The greatest Force Users that the Empire could draw to its court were tasked with imbuing the crown with the Force, a task not so easily completed.
For a thousand days, five Force Masters and their Apprentices slaved over the crown until at long last the crown itself drew to it the Living Force; though there was a cost. Calista Carpathian was nearly driven mad from the voices she heard while wearing the crown, and was nearly lost to madness when the pull of the crown was too much. It was only through sheer force of will was the first queen and commissioner of the great crown able to break her link to and pass the crown to her successor.
Over the years that the Slave Empire of Akeldama flourished, the Crown of Akeldama was always upon the brow of its ruler. Some were able to withstand its effects, drawing power from the Force and thus expanding Akeldama and its power across Wild Space. Others became corrupted by the power of the Crown, falling to madness and insanity with mad attempts at audacious plans to make the Vampirika the reigning species. The most well known holder of the crown was Alish Moretti, the last Emperor of the Slave Empire of Akeldama, who watched as his Empire burned around him.
It is said that the crown itself remains upon his body, fused to the desiccated corpse of the ancient vampire who still remains seated upon his ancient throne in Hollow Bastion. What else remains though protecting that ancient crown is unknown and even then it is still a legend, thus is it truly still upon Akeldama or has it been claimed by looters from ages ago?
The crown's abilities and thus those granted to the individual that carries the crown upon their brow are stunning and overwhelming at the same time. Those that wear the crown hear the voices of their people from across the void of space, each voice as loud as a scream in one's ear and can easily overwhelm those not ready for such power. It often drives many mad upon hearing those voices, though those that are able to focus, to block out the cacophonous roar of voices can focus on only those they wish to hear. This though takes time, and continued practice with the crown.
Likewise, it is unknown exactly how the crown opens the individuals to the force (most likely an effect of the Alchemy placed upon the crown), it is still a power that can overwhelm and corrupt its wearer. Even then while those that study the crown, practice wearing it and otherwise push themselves to unlock more of their connection can match many Knights, they can not truly become Masters in a true sense. Even then with the more power that an individual unlocks, the more likely they are to fall to the corruptions and whispers within the helm itself.
Few if any historical texts on the crown have survived, and those few have imparted small amounts of information on the crown itself. Much of that information is merely description on the crown as well as how those that had worn the crown were seen as righteous rulers in their own rights. Even few texts explain finer details of the crown, including its powers.
One such text explains that if the crown were to be worn by an individual not of the Vampirika species, they would be capable of drawing upon the Force Reserve of the crown, however much of its capabilities would otherwise be locked to those individuals. Meaning that only a member of the Vampirika species would be able to tap into the telepathic field; however the crown would whisper to those not of the Vampirika species to bring it to one of its own kind so that it may be worn by a worthy individual.
