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ZANTH AKRUI
Appearing in traditional Neimoidian robes here, but they are not typically worn. (Art by Francis Tsai)
Age: 23
Species: Duro/Neimoidian
Gender: Male
Height: 2 meters
Weight: 88 kilograms
Force Sensitive: Yes
Force Alignment: Dark
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Zanth is a tall humanoid of the Neimoidian species, with characteristics of a Duro hybrid. He is hairless with red eyes over an elongated pale gray face, carrying a distinguished look.
INVENTORY
Armor:
- Padded Chest Plate
- Black Boots
- Black Cloth Bodysuit
- Sith Apprentice Robes
- (1) Red Lightsaber with Curved Hilt
- (2) Red Short Lightsaber
- Silver Ring with Red Gem (Left)
Zanth follows the Sith Code strictly, viewing the Sith as the only true place that can offer him the power and knowledge he seeks. He has no attachment to any world or person besides himself, and even to his own people, he has no sympathy for those who enslaved him as a young child. He despises the wealthy Neimoidian lords as such. Thus, wealth is no concern of Zanth's either, and he instead seeks powerful knowledge of the Dark Side of the Force to give him the influence he seeks.
He has no qualms with lying and manipulating people for his goals, and uses deception to gain what he wants more often than not. Zanth respects intelligence over any other quality of a person, and while he will do anything to obtain his goals, he at least can admire when his enemies share a similar intellect as himself, though, of course, he believes he is of superior intelligence. Strength as well is acknowledged by Zanth, and he would give a great warrior the chance to duel him, yet for the weak, death would come from the shadows.
Due to his upbringing as well, Zanth does not tolerate slavery or imposed servitude, even of other Sith, and he is not afraid to speak his mind on the matter. For the goal of a great Sith Empire, he may relent, but those under his command are forbidden from such. Once this may have been due to a concern for their wellbeing, but as the Dark Side corrupted Zanth, he is distrustful of those enslaved.
STRENGTHS
- Cunning
- Intelligent
- Persuasive
WEAKNESSES
- Dishonest
- Prone to Delusions
- Selfish
HISTORY
Zanth was born on Neimoidia to a Neimoidian father and a Duro mother. His father came from a wealthy family, but he risked it all to pursue his love for a Duro peasant, coming from Duro itself and later living on Neimoidia. Zanth's father, Thesk, was shunned from the family for breaking tradition and marrying outside of nobility, and the same treatment was given to the young Zanth. As all young Neimoidians do, he was sent to the larvae hives on the Purse Worlds, specifically Cato Neimoidia for Zanth. He was subjected to the harsh conditions of the hive, and when he reached the age of 7, he returned to Neimoidia after completing his rite of passage. While typically the son of a noble would enter the family trade, Zanth was a peculiar case as the family never approved of Thesk's marriage. He was viewed as an outcast, and Thesk was forced to send his son away or face further consequences, which he relented on. Zanth would be sent away to be taken as a servant of another wealthy Neimoidian family as his own family couldn't bear the societal pressure. For years after, Zanth would toil in servitude.
An opportunity came, however, when a Dark Jedi came to Neimoidia. This rogue, who had fallen to the Dark Side, sought out the services of the family Zanth was kept under. The deal went awry, and when they tried to take the bounty for the fallen Jedi, a fight occurred. Zanth was the sole survivor, surviving by way of his honed wits, seeking a chance to escape. The dark acolyte did find the boy in the end, but he chose to spare the Neimoidian. He sensed Zanth was powerful in the Force. Zanth was taken as his apprentice that day, and revealed his name to the boy as Xel Kor. Xel and Zanth would make their way to Sith space, and after becoming Sith himself, taught Zanth the ways of the Sith and the Dark Side. The anger he felt as a child fueled his training. It was a grueling process, yet Zanth kept his strength, and would continue on as he raged to gain the power and knowledge that he was deserving of. Zanth's power quickly grew beyond that of his mentor, and he thirsted for greater knowledge of the Dark Side.
Zanth was approached by another Sith, who believed the Dark Side learner to be ready for the Sith Academy. Zanth slowly would become frustrated with the pace of his training, and fell out with Xel, who began to fear Zanth's power. Xel wished to train Zanth himself, fearful that other Sith would use his apprentice against him if sent to the Sith Academy. In truth, it had already occurred, and Zanth would recall the words of the unknown Sith that came to him. He took action quickly, and that night, he would murder Xel in cold blood, killing his mentor who had outlived his purpose. It was all a trial in the end, and Zanth did exactly what the Sith trainers wanted; for the apprentice to kill the master. Zanth was accepted into the academy soon after, and became a true Sith acolyte. It has been 3 years since, and Zanth has graduated from the academy after passing his trials. Now the Sith is to be assigned a master to serve under.