Voss Introductions

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Voss Introductions​

Voss Jedi Temple
SSC Space

Karen stood at the door to Flight Deck 13. With one foot inside the prisine marble Temple and one foot out in the open summer sky. The wind swirled at her black fur trench coat and the crisp red leaves of the native burr trees danced through the air. It was beautiful. It was almost warm enough to call home.

Garbbed in all black except for her long blue hair, the Neutral Master remained waiting near the SSC landing pad for another newcomer to arrive. Mm. I suppose it was time for introductions.

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[member="Celiana"]

 

[Celiana]

Looking through a viewport of the shuttle as they came into the atmosphere of Voss Celiana opened herself to The Force and felt a presence on the surface below waiting patiently for something or someone. As the shuttle came in for its final approach vector Celiana pulled her bag over her shoulder with the strap across her chest and closed her eyes momentarily as the pilot started the landing sequence.

Then a gentle touchdown. Gathering her things and throwing them in her bag Celiana hastily made her way to exit the shuttle. Sensing the same patient presence as before Celiana made her way from the landing pad towards a figure dressed in black wearing a fur trench coat. Her long blue hair billowed softly in the wind as Celiana approached her. Feeling the woman's presence in The Force she spoke, "Master?" "I apologize for my lateness, I thought my shuttle would've arrived sooner."

 

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The blue haired woman smiled,

"A wizard is never late, dear. They arrive precisely when they mean too."

Karen gave a nod to the shuttle as it dusted off for places unknown. Letting the roar of the engines slowly fade away into the silence of the wind. Mm. That was one of the first lessons Karen had learned. Stillness.

"Ah. But welcome to Voss, young adventurer. Hehe. I shalt not get ahead of myself."

Roberts have a slight bow of her head to [member="Celiana"] . The old greeting. The way of the Jedi. A old group of which this singular blue-haired witch had once been apart. Yet now. Now she smiled because of how she lived her life. Not because anyone needed to approved of it.

"I am Force Master Karen Roberts. Of Denon. Welcome to the Silver Sanctum. A hybrid creature of tolerance, patience, and personal reflection. Your newest world to explore."

The smiling witch stepped out onto the flight deck and folded her arms behind her back. Watching the leaves dance upon the wind. Distant. Yet her presence still very near. Waiting for Celiana to introduce herself and to state her goals in SSC space plainly.

 

[Celiana]

Tilting her head slightly in a respectful nod towards her new Master Celiana spoke, "A pleasure to meet you Master Roberts my name is Celiana Drayven."

Feeling as though there was something more that Master Roberts was looking for Celaina spoke again, "My goals such as they are now include constructing my lightsabers and being trained in their use and learning what I can of The Force. Further down the road I would like to pursue the path of a Jedi Sentinel." "Master I want my blades to be a shield for those who can't fight for themselves and to make the galaxy a better place where I can."

[member="Karen Roberts"]

 

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She gave a nod and turned to face the girl,

"Celiana Drayven. What a wonderful name. And such fine goals too. Hehe. Oh yes, I believe you'll make a lovely Jedi Sentinel one day. Very good."

Karen moved back to the door and ushered [member="Celiana"] to follow. Together they moved through the great halls of the Temple. Passing class room, dojo, and laboratory alike. Making their way towards the dormitories so that Apprentice Drayven could settle into her own room. As was custom for new students.

"So tell me Apprentice Drayven. What brought you to the Silver Sanctum's door, Mm? ...And how did you discover the Force, and why does it bring you to want to be a Sentinel then eh?"

It was time to learn a little about the new girl as they walked.

 

[Celiana]

Following along behind Master Roberts Celiana was taking in the sights. Passing classrooms, laboratories, and training rooms. As soon as Master Roberts asked what brought her here Celiana had to think of one specific instance of her knowing she was different and had The Force. "Honestly Master there's one specific instance that brought me here but several more pop to mind as well. Growing up Echani I graduated our version of Mandalorian battle school before making my way to Coruscant. I went to live with My father who was and to my knowledge still is working for an utterly repugnant Senator. I never felt very comfortable in the senate buildings or around my father's work. Far too many corrupt people with their leering eyes and wandering hands. I spent quite a bit of time on and in the lower levels of Coruscant and I guess it was there that I first discovered my connection to The Force."

I became for lack of a better term invisible. I learned quickly to merge with crowds and I eventually became a part of the lower levels. It was on one of my trips back to the upper levels where my Father had told me he expected me to be at a dinner party for several of his work associates. I didn't have much choice in the matter but when I got there his "associates" were being entertained by dancing girls. One of the men, a Zabrak had had too much too drink and layed hands on one of the girls. I wanted to protect her so badly that I ended up subconsciously creating a Force barrier between them. I told her and the other girls to run. My father and his associates were furious and I ended up having to defend myself with a gift from my father. My Echani staff. I left Coruscant soon after and made my way to several places. Concord Dawn, The Galactic Republic, and most recently here.

As to why a Sentinel the idea of either being a Guardian or a Consular didn't appeal to me. In general I want to be as well rounded as possible. Lightsaber proficient as well as well versed and practiced with The Force. I think that'd be the best of both worlds really.

 

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Roberts nodded. An interesting story to be sure,

"I see. Well then... I'm sure we can help you accomplish all of that in good time, here in the Sanctum."

She paused in the middle of the dormitory hallway and took a moment to examine the markings above the doors. Women's dorm. Number 134. Very good. This would do nicely.

"Ah! And here we have your room."

Karen entered the modest chamber and gave a wave to the furniture.

"Mm. I'll have this room assigned to you by the end of the day. Do treat the furniture with respect and be mindful of the noise yes? Neighbors and all that."

The blue-haired woman moved to the center of the room and clasped her arms behind her back. Letting her fuzzy coat sway against her knees.

"So...? Would you like a moment a settle in to your new chambers or shall we continue with the tour? The ladies wishes, of course. Hehe."

[member="Celiana"]

 

[Celiana]

Looking around as they came upon a room with the number 134 above the door they entered the room and Celiana was taken aback for a moment. "This, this is mine?" "I've never had one before.... A room of my own." Realizing she'd just been speaking aloud Celiana blushed slightly. Even with being an adult her mouth sometimes had a mind of its own.

"I can settle in later Master, I'd rather finish the tour if that's alright with you."

[member="Karen Roberts"]

 

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Karen raised a brow but didn't say anything. [member="Celiana"] was not the first Apprentice to have reacted that way either. One of her previous student's had been a desert wanderer before settling down. The idea of 'private property' was all but lose on the poor fellow. So having his 'own' room had been difficult to adjust to.

Roberts merely returned to the hallway and looked towards the kitchens. She still had a tour to finish.

"Very well then. Onward ho!"

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The tour of the Voss Temple took only about an hour. On the first floor: The Great Hall, The Dorms, The Kitchens, The Classrooms, and The Labs. On the second floor: The Training Rooms, Holographic Suites, Patio Gardens, and the Libraries. Two of them. Digital and Collections.

So they ended their wanderings outside in the open summer air. Karen stopping on a pebble and sighing with completion. Ahh. Another tour well done.

"Excellent. So... That completes the tour of the Voss Temple. Your new home among the SSC. Please mind your manners around the other students too. We have aliens of all types here. Some more Light-side and some Darker types too. Though we can discuss more about Force Alignments during your training, of course."

She smiled and gave a wave.

"Room and board is covered as long as you are enrolled in our school here. Travel is very cheap too as long as you stay on-world. But venture back to the stars and you'll be on your own budget again. So use your time wisely while you are here on-world. Learn and grow at your own leisure. We rarely baby our more adult students these days. ...But such is life and love, I suppose."

Karen pursed her lips and tapped her foot. Trying to remember what else she was going to say.

"Ah! Our schedule. Of course. ...You'll be meeting with me here, in the Voss Temple Holosuites every Wednesday at zero eight hundred. Early sessions, for about four hours. Dress for a work out please. If you have lightsabers? Bring them too. I will supply all other equipment on the regime."

She paused to continue,

"The kitchen provides eating regimes for students who request them. Otherwise you'll have to exercise and diet as feel best. You're Echani, so I don't think their will be any complications in diet. ...Oh... And feel free to study with other local Masters as you see fit too. You have my permission to seek out training at your own liesure. All I ask is that you be mindful of your feelings and the temptations of the Darkside. Not all of the Force Masters around the SSC are as benevolent as the Jedi Sentinels you aspire to. Yes?"

Karen folded her arms and nodded. Welp. I suppose that was enough info-dump, for now. Time for questions.

"Alright then. Do you have any questions before we begin the next step?"

 

[Celiana]

Celiana started tapping her foot momentarily before speaking, "would you be willing to help with the construction of my sabers? All I have now is some crystals from my travels but I do have an idea in what I want for my sabers." My only other question is if you've learned anything from Dark side users? I feel as though it's not the powers themselves but how they are used that matters we all have Dark and Light within us after all.

"Other than those questions nothing more Master."

[member="Karen Roberts"]

 

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Karen nodded to [member="Celiana"] ,

"Of course dear. I would be happy to help you forge your lightsabers. This Temple has all the equipment to do so, as well."

The next question revealed a secret to Celiana too. It appeared she already had an opinion on the subject too. Mm. Best not to bother with preaching then. No doubt Celiana had already made up her own mind anyway.

"The Lightside is an ocean of benevolent powers. And it affects it's users benevolently too. As the Lightside flows through you? You are strengthen. Restored. Healed. And even see the wrinkles of time fade away. Thusly, this is why the Jedi and many of us Lightsiders choose to only use this power of the Force. Because it gives us faith as well as power."

She shrugged,

"However. The Darkside is just as tempting. It's powers can create change faster than anything in the Light. Because the Dark is without patience. Without diligence. Without charity. It thinks only of what it wants and gives you the explosive power to do it, quickly. ...And usually. Dangerously. Harmfully. Shockingly. And with great pain to your own body and spirit. This is the entropy given to the Dark. The deeper you dive into it's chaotic void? The more the void dives into you."

Karen turned around waved to the trees.

"But how the Force effects each of us is different. Andit is very hard to say where the lightside ends and where the shadows begin, mm? Especially when so many of us keep our eyes closed to the truth. Hehe."