Campaign Treasure Hunt Across the Galaxy

[Aeshi Tillian]

Mnoi Akûti Jared Starchaser Tessa Sedaire
CSILLA

"It's broken," Aeshi replied after a moment, checking the scanners as the data returns slowly trickled back into the computer from amongst the field of rubble. "The Brotherhood of the Maw wrecked it because they were scared of the Chiss Ascendency hitting them early on."

She studied the data readouts. "Well, looks like we have friends. Wavebreak and Heartfire, nice to see you both. I'm guessing we're all here for the damn riddles. League is paying money for us to try and find some ancient treasure."

Aeshi spun the chair around to study the energy readings along the ship's command consoles.

"Some sort of energized vault..." Aeshi considered, tilting her head in consideration. "Should we combine forces? More efficient and better chances at finding things that way."

Her hopes weren't too high, given the state of the planet. But the Force worked in mysterious ways and sometimes they got lucky. "What's your scanner ranges? We can try to overlap our fields."

 

[Siala Vash]

Vash could navigate city streets with ease. Give her some dark alleyways, and she'd find her way. But here, out in the middle of nowhere... she was less confident. Of course, if she had more information about the treasure's location, she'd have felt better.

Everything looked the same.

Everything was green and brown. Trees, trees... more trees. The only reassurance was her datapad, and the blip that indicated that she was actually making some progress towards the so-called tubes. And as she slowed her speeder to take a moment to glance at the screen, she narrowed her eyes.

Wind in the branches, birds... very polite shouting?

"What th-" Sia started to say, when she realized a speeder ( Ethanael Halscott ) was careening towards her. "Chit!" She was forced off her path and into the trunk of a tall tree. Or, rather, her speeder went that way – she bailed in time to avoid collision with the tree or the crazed speeder driver.

Sia tucked and rolled as she hit the forest floor. "Fething feth!" she shouted. "Learn to ride, you fething --" She continued, regardless if they stopped or kept speeding by. With a groan, she got to her feet and heaved a sigh.

Her speeder was now one with the tree trunk.

Now what?

Kurayami Bloodborn | Varos Dajaay​

 

[Ethanael Halscott]

IMPERIAL + TYCOON
RIMWARD TRADE LEAGUE
P H E L O P E

Kurayami Bloodborn | Varos Dajaay
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Ethanael in all his infinite wisdom had managed to find the brakes just in time for him to become the living embodiment of the phrase, 'and lo, he doth was yoted unto the undergrowth.' The young man found himself hurtling toward the Phelopean forest floor and finding out just how much of a schutta gravity really was. The speeder managed to enact a keldabe kiss with a few trees and made quite a sickening noise along the way. The aristocrat laid on his back, and for a moment he wondered if this would be how he died. No, sadly, this was not how he would end but rather he sure wish it had. Very slowly, with a groan and an aching tone, "bollocks." The young man stated lowly, he rolled onto his stomach and steadily pushed himself up off the ground.

His body hurt, in a phrase, everything hurt.

Still, he managed to his feet and ambled back toward the victim of this unfortunate scene. As he picked off the leaves and twigs from his suit, Ethanael had began to mutter under his breath about the quality of the speeder he had, "if only we had room enough to bring the new models, this would not hav- hav- hav..." Stuttered Ethanael as he laid eyes on the person. Siala Vash to be exact, and when he opened his mouth again nothing came forth. In fact, his jaw remained open for a moment, and finally, he gathered his composure and shut his jaw, cleared his throat, and walked toward the person in question. "I offer my sincerest apologies, although I know that will not due in a situation such as this." Began Ethanael as he closed the gap between them. "Are you hurt? Do you require medical assistance? I can have my team here shortly, and I will, I assure you, replace your speeder."

The last of the leaves, dirt, and twigs dusted from his person. "I suppose if I were to hazard a guess that you too are out here in search of these... tubes." Ethanael adamantly refused to say or refer to them as anything else. "My uncle should be about shortly, and perhaps we can figure something out." It was only then it dawned on him that he should probably introduce himself, "right, where are my manners, Ethanael Halscott of Dosuun, Primo Victorian Shipwright Engineer, and you are?" He inquired of the woman before him.

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[Kurayami Bloodborn]

RIMWARD TRADE LEAGUE
P H E L O P E​

Kurayami had hit the accelerator to catch up with his nephew and pray that the kid...oh well nevermind. Looked like it was time to start writing Josephine a very unfortunate letter. Well it wasn't his fault the kid had died driving one of the most basic speeders in the galaxy. Still sucked and he was definitely not looking forward to the-wait, nope there were lifesigns. And not just his nephew's either. Slowing his speeder he slid it to a stop a few yards from where the gathering was taking place.

Great, looked like not only was Ethanael's speeder in less than stellar shape, but that the one that he assumed belonged to the woman nearby was buried in the trunk of a tree. He sighed heavily as he removed his helmet and pulled the flask from his pocket. Uncapping it as he approached the two he took a long swig, capped it, and placed it back in the inner right breast pocket he had removed it from originally. Taking a couple deep breaths to calm himself he looked between the others before finally speaking. "Well first off, I have to apologize for my idiot nephew apparently. Though I suppose I am rather glad he survived that incident if only because the rest of his family would be rather upset had he not and I really don't want to hear the bitching that would go along with it. Now to address the elephant in the room, Ethanael. Why did you not read the owner's manual for the speeder that I sent you on the way over like I asked you to? It would have prevented this entirely. Not that I mind meeting new people, and especially pretty ladies, but this is most certainly not the right way to do so. Trust me on that. Oh I almost forgot."

Pausing for a moment Kurayami swiftly reached up and slapped his nephew upside the back of his head. Now with that settled they would have to find a way t get to the unfortunately named tubes that were deep in the forest. "I take it you are here for the artifact as well? If so then the least we could do is offer to help in the search. As far as the speeder, well I will make sure the debt is paid. And then some. Apologies for not introducing myself before, I tend to hyperfocus a bit. Kurayami Bloodborn, wandering drunken savant, ace pilot, and Corellian Jedi Master."

Ethanael Halscott Siala Vash Varos Dajaay ​

 

[Coren Starchaser]

Treasure and ships.

Technology and weaponry.

These were things that made the galaxy go around. The ability to turn the tide in a conflict was important to many but for others? The ability to save a world, even from itself, was just as valiant of a purpose to seek out assistance, from across space and across time.

This was no World Between Worlds hunt. This was something that was possibly verified by others.



Tython –

Rhiza Dural Matsu Ike Okkeus Dainlei

As the teams were arriving, there was still the matter of the riddle. Under the Light of Ashla. Based on time the sun was only recently setting. Was the Light from the moon known as Ashla? Or from the seekers themselves?

As the groups arrived at the Martyrium, it would only be a matter of time until they were tested… As the teams made their way into the Martyrium Ruins, there would be a deeper connection to the Force and a trigger. Entering would Martyrium would show a large cylindrical structure, with a skylight in the center. Confessionals of pure kyberite around the entrance.

And the specters of Temple Guards.

"Begone, seeker. That which you search will only end in your corruption…"

The specters had golden bladed sabers at the ready, but gave no darkness.

"Why do you seek the Vault?"



Csillia –

Jared Starchaser Aeshi Tillian Tessa Sedaire @Mnoi Akuta

Among the ruins of a great world of the Unknown Regions, the seekers were searching through the rubble. The pilots knew they were here for a riddle, but was the riddle something that could be solved without a planet, no matter how fractured this Riddle was?

Would the Jewel of the Unknown be secure? Could the Chiss, or their predecessors create something that could have survived the destruction of the world? The ships would each be pinging once the scans were focused. Three locations to investigate.

How the group worked together may affect what they find.



Phelope –

Kurayami Bloodborn Ethanael Halscott Varos Dajaay Siala Vash

Hapans, on their best of days, were paranoid and worried about the protection of their worlds. But with small vessels coming and going most days, they were not triggered by the seekers. The Phelopean Forest was also not anything to hide from guests outside of the Consortium. The Gate Worlds were part of an area where many could make it into, before making it to the Interior Regions.

The routes through the Forest were many, however, there were always treasure seeker diving into worlds, and truth becomes urban myth, which becomes fairy tale… A path was marked, and local rangers and peacekeeping forces would know where people were going. But they felt it was more myth and legend and would not cause harm to any who sought it.

However, when the team got to the Fork in the path… That was the concern.

That, and the dispatch of two Hapan Battle Dragons from the Interior Regions.

"Attention Quasar warship and escorts. State your business." The lead of the Battle Dragons was starting to spin the top plate, signaling to anyone who knew the vessel that the weapons were ready. Hangar lights were turning on as Miy'til fighters were being moved into launch tubes. The voice continued, unchanged, certain, flat. "You are in Hapan space."

 

[Matsu Ike]

Tython
Rhiza Dural Coren Starchaser Okkeus Dainlei

She heard someone there and turned her body remaining calm but gave her full attention and her lightsaber remained in their slips of her sleeves. The jedi master nodded bowing her head with the small kyber beads in her hair as she walked with her hands clasped in front of herself. SHe was looking at much of it... she could see more of the cave and going down towards the confessional. She knew what it was and had been in one.. it was a way for a jedi to see the sins that they repressed if they were not careful and she could help to move herself on and vow to do better. .... then there were guards and a voice as she nodded seeing it. "Knowledge. It is what led me to the columbarium on takodana where the ashes of the jedi are stored and to the repository on Ahch-to where the caretakers have secured artifacts from thousands of years of the jedi."

 

[Siala Vash]

Siala stood up straight when the speeder driver approached... and stuttered. The slightest smile tugged at the corner of her mouth. Yes, she did tend to have that effect on men. As he apologized, she quietly appraised him. Too bad, in a different situation, he might have made for a good mark – handsome and the unmistakable air of wealth. Still, perhaps she could end up using him to get what she wanted.

"I'm fine, but thanks," she said, her tone softer now that she'd calmed down.

Though, she did offer an appreciative nod when he offered to replace her speeder. It hadn't been hers to begin with, but she wasn't about to turn down the chance at getting a brand new speeder for free.

Then, another man approached – the Uncle, she surmised. And the fact confirmed with the man's introduction. Her eyes narrowed ever slightly. A Jedi? Well, she wasn't going to have an easy time trying to deceive him. He also seemed a bit... craftier than his nephew. She'd tread carefully.

"Well, it's nice to meet you both. Though, crashing isn't exactly how I like to meet people." she said, offering a smile to the two men. "As for me, you're right. I'm looking for the tubes as well. I'm Vash."

Her smile grew.

"I'd appreciate the help, actually," she continued. "I was worried I'd get lost out here." A small chuckle punctuated her point.

For the moment, she was oblivious to the situation playing out in orbit... and elsewhere.

Ethanael Halscott | Kurayami Bloodborn | Varos Dajaay

 

[Varos Dajaay]

Earlier in the day, the fleet had a run-in with the Hapan Royal Navy...

"Unfortunate," Varos says, "I was certain we were the only starships in orbit at the moment, prepare the fighters in case we need to scramble them." In, the process, patching himself into Hapan communications. "Apologies sir, we weren't aware this was Hapan space, but please, don't be alarmed, we are merely on a business excursion on the planet below. I hope you'll allow us to continue." Leaving the comms.

Present time...

As the platoon makes their way to the Phelopean forest, they strike up a conversation with each other, "Ya'll see the race last night?" one of the troopers asks. Immediately knowing what the trooper was talking about Varos replies, "Dank ferrik! That the rodian podracer lost me 30,000 credits. Now, I'm flat broke." Chuckling, another trooper responds, "Hey, you never know, maybe this treasure has some cash in it or something y'know." The whole group starts laughing at the sad excuse for a joke, "Even if there were some cash in it, I doubt the big man would let us keep any, I mean this really isn't for us." Another trooper speaks up, "Yeah, yeah, but what i-"

He's immediately cut off by the sound of an explosion to the east, seemingly coming from the forests. "What was that?!" exclaimed a trooper, "I thought the Hapans were the only ones in the area, and even they stayed in orbit." Varos, somewhat concerned, speaks up, "Well, there's one thing we can do, lets give whoever's over there a little introduction."

Reaching into this left pocket Varos pulls out a tracker. Upon reading it, two signals show up, "I'm getting two speeder signals on here, there has to be people over there." On cue, after the hearing of his statement, the platoon takes off, eventually arriving at the forest in relatively fast time. When they arrived at the forest the group spotted smoke coming from the almost exact location of the markers on the tracker, "That must be them, lets keep going," Varos tells the group.

They soon come into a clearing of the trees, where through the bush, three figures can be seen, a woman, a man donning white and black attire, and another man, who happened to be carrying what looked like a lightsaber hilt. Varos attempts to listen in to the conversation but all he catches is the word "Corellian." "Wait, could he be... the Jedi Master Bloodborn?" He looks toward the rest of the platoon, "We may have a problem here, that man right there, he's not your everyday joe schmoe, back when I used to box on Corellia, I caught wind of a Jedi Master who roamed the area, from what I've heard, he was one of the most talented masters on the planet." Looking back at the man, "Be careful I guess..."

 

[Okkeus Dainlei]

Tython | Treasure Hunting
Return To The Galaxy
Tags: Matsu Ike | Rhiza Dural | Coren Starchaser

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The buggy slowed do a halt as the cave entrance came into view.

Listening to the comm channels, it sounded like a few other Jedi had already arrived and began exploring the tunnels. Better for him, he supposed, as they could help clear out any threats that may lurk inside. Leaping out of the Overdrive, the man felt of the cold, stale air call him towards the entrance. Something was in there, and he wanted to find it.

Walking along, he eventually caught up with his fellow Jedi, Master Dural and Master Ike. They walked along the rocky surface before coming upon the ruins of a massive structure. It had to be hundreds, possibly thousands of years old. Who knows that last people that laid eyes on it. Strangely enough, the answer was quickly given. Up ahead, a group of temple guards popped out of nowhere, wielding blades of gold.

His left hand shot down instinctively shot down towards the hilt on his hip, yet he decided against grabbing it. Following the lead of Master Ike, he responded as well.

"I come here seeking knowledge as well, in the hope of sharing it with my fellow Jedi brothers and sisters."

Matsu Ike | Rhiza Dural​

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[Aeshi Tillian]

Jared Starchaser Tessa Sedaire Mnoi Akûti
CSILLA

"I'm picking up three energy readings," Aeshi said over the comms. "Are you all reading the same?" She muttered under her breath and stared at the sensor readings. "But there are enough garbage sensor readings that it's hard to be sure."

Something pinged against the deflector shield and she jerked on instinct, but kept the controls level. The last thing she needed was to send the Requiem careening through the debris field. It was a fine ship, but that would take out a cruiser, let alone a freighter.

"Relaying the data feeds to your vessels," Aeshi added after a moment. "I'm headed to the one closest to me. If we move fast, we might be able to scout all three."

 

[Chloe Blake]

C S I L L A
@Jared Starchaser @Aeshi Tillian @Tessa Sedaire Mnoi Akûti

It wasn't just three energy readings. Aeshi's sensors would also detect a fourth. This one, however, would be a bit more easily identifiable as a ship. However, the design of it was an oddball retrofit of Corelliean Engineering and Silk Holdings. While not close enough to read the Aurabesh sigils across its portside, the transponder code would identify it as the Aurora Hawk, Captained by one Chloe Blake.

[ Doaba ol'val tru ], came the Olys Corellisi greeting through the crackle of an open comm, a common Old Corellian greeting of 'Peace and hope'.

[ Careful out here, Requiem - a little too close for comfort there. ] the blonde Warden would drawl out with genuine concern through the comm. Inside the cockpit of the Aurora, Chloe leaned forward and went through the motions of expanding the range of her sensors while monitoring her deflector shield.

[ What brings you to this neck of the stars? ] she inquired, as the spacer was not aware of the treasure hunt set in place. Instead, the Corellian native's task had been to try and chart the ruins of Csilla for safe travel for the past few weeks. Much like Corellia, the eerie floating rubble reminded Chloe just how fragile life was, and how a catastrophic a chain of events can tear worlds apart.

 

[Ethanael Halscott]

IMPERIAL + TYCOON
RIMWARD TRADE LEAGUE
P H E L O P E

Kurayami Bloodborn | Varos Dajaay
Siala Vash
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"Well then I am quite glad you are unharmed," remarked Ethanael who then looked over to his uncle, he seemed taken aback, "that was a manual?!" His features indicated how stunned he was, alarmed rather at the idea, "bloody- did you mean that book you provided that practically fell apart in my hands? It's older than most people I know, present company excluded of course." There was a bit of a sigh afterwards and the young man just took in a deep breath and exhaled. "I suppose I should have but nevertheless we must carry on with our expedition, and before any unruly characters show up."

"It isn't exactly the best way to meet peo-" It was somewhere in his sentence he had been hit. Ethanel's hand on instinct went to where he had been impacted. He narrowed his gaze on his uncle and rubbed his head a bit while listening. "Right now that we're all well acquainted," he then cleared his throat and pulled his shirt down. Ethanael stepped toward the speeders. "We're down a speeder and I have a sense that more people will be on the way as that was not exactly quiet."

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[Kurayami Bloodborn]

RIMWARD TRADE LEAGUE
P H E L O P E​

Kurayami had to fight the urge to face palm, instead letting out a long sigh at his nephew's exclamation about the manual. "Yes, Ethanael, that book. The one that was clearly marked as the owners manual. Sometimes even I am astounded at the things you miss." He wasn't going to restate the obvious that the youth should have read the manual, yet again and surprisingly he did have a point about carrying on before any unwanted visitors showed up.

Changing his focus to the woman he nodded. "Pleasure to meet you as well, Vash. Now, as unlikely as it is, my nephew does have a point about continuing on our way. Being a speeder down does make things quite a bit more difficult. Considering we are looking for the same thing, and we don't have the transport for all three of us, I'm guessing we do this the old fashioned way and walk." He shook his head with a small smirk. "With that settled, any ideas on which way to go?"

Ethanael Halscott Siala Vash Varos Dajaay ​