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Post by Larissa Novax on Mar 5, 2017 12:32:41 GMT -8
Sith Academy. Servants' Entrance.
Larissa darted quickly from cover to cover with one of Colonel Locklear's soldiers beside her. They soon reached the servants' entrance and hunkered down to await the others. Larissa moved to the door, hoping that the code Penina had provided still worked. Miraculously it did. She signalled for the others to follow and slipped through the door. In the small alcove just inside the door, Larissa drew her crimson blade, spinning it expertly in her hand. As the others filed into the room, Larissa opened the door and peered through he crack. It was far too quiet. The kitchen should have been buzzing with activity, instead it was deathly quiet. A muffled sob reached Larissa's ears and she tensed. Reaching out with the Force, she focused on that sob, bringing her into the kitchen. The fear in that room hit her hard. She calmed her mind and reached beyond the kitchen. There was no movement in the hallway, or on the stairs. She waited for Colonel Locklear to enter the room and dressed him.
"Colonel, the kitchen is through this door, and I can sense nothing but fear from its occupants. Our best chance at finding out what is happening here is to question the staff. I'll take two soldiers with me to question them before we head out."
She waited for the Colonel's answer to her statement. Surely he wouldn't disagree. It was their only hope to discover what had been happening here. And she needed to find Penina.
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Post by Viox Savage on Mar 5, 2017 13:57:34 GMT -8
Iridonia. Sith Academy. Servant's Entrance.
Locklear followed Lady Novax into the Academy. He also extended his senses outward. Fear dominated the minds of the staff, while determination and defiance dominated the minds of those that resisted. And the Academy itself was strangely quiet. Unsettling. Locklear motioned for a Shadowtrooper and a Storm Commando to got with Lady Novax.
Whatever it is you seek, do so quickly. I'll take the rest of my men and secure the Headmaster's office. I suggest you don't delay. My men and I will not be able to keep him busy for long.
Locklear knew they were deviating from the mission parameters, but it was apparent that Lady Novax had some thing to see to while here. Reluctantly, he made the call to allow her to go. She was, after all in charge of the mission, technically. Though his experience in the field vastly outweighed hers, he was certain she wouldn't object to his call. They had worked together enough in the past to build up enough trust while out on the field. If Lady Novax needed to tend to something, then he wouldn't stop her. He just hoped that his skills were enough to keep the Sith Headmaster occupied long enough for her to return. Locklear cast one last look at the female Zabrak, nodded briefly then took off with his group of Storm Commandos and Shadowtroopers. This occupation needed to end, before more resources were wasted on such a trivial thing.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2017 8:49:46 GMT -8
Iridonia, Sith Academy, Hallway before the Library
Alex lead Charlie Team through the Sith Academy crushing any resistance they met. Now they were close to the Library and the Archives. So it and every piece of information would belong to him and his new master. Alex thought upon what he might discover or uncover. It was so tempting to rush in and begin reading, but alas he was no mindless brute, he would use his greatest weapon, his mind, to secure the Library and the Archives for the Sith'ari of Iridonia, Lord Savage. While he and Charlie team moved on towards the Library he thought on what he was now. For he was no longer a Grey Jedi nor was he dark enough to be considered a Sith or even a Dark Jedi. He was somewhere in between being a Grey Jedi and Dark Jedi. Witwer and Charlie team stopped just before the Entrance to the Library.
"Colonel, this is a status update, Charlie Team and I have arrived at the Entrance to the Library. We will proceed to take it without further delay, I'll contact you once both the Library and the Archives have been secured. Witwer out"
Alex raised his cybernetic arm and signaled Charlie Team to breach. Two members of Charlie Team moved up to the door, both of them had flash bangs and smoke grenades. The Charlie team member who was on the right side of the door opened it and then both he and the other member threw their grenades in.
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Post by Larissa Novax on Mar 16, 2017 17:19:20 GMT -8
Iridonia. Sith Academy. Kitchens.
Larissa nodded and led the Shadowtrooper and Storm Commando into the kitchen. The occupants were huddled against the far wall. Seeing the fear in their eyes, Larissa quickly stowed her blade.
"We aren't here to hurt you. We just need to know if the Headmaster is in his office." She quickly scanned the group, "Where is Penina?"
"She left two hours ago to take the Headmaster his lunch. She hasn't been back since."
"Thank you. Stay in here. You'll be safe until this is over."
She motioned to the soldiers with her and they headed back into the hallway. They quickly followed in the footsteps of the rest off their group. They soon joined the ranks in the hallway outside the Headmaster's office. Larissa reached out with the Force and felt an energy similar the Gemma's. Penina was in that room.
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Post by Viox Savage on Apr 24, 2017 0:16:45 GMT -8
Sith Academy. Corridor outside the Headmaster's Office.
As Lady Novax and her escort returned to the group, Locklear motioned for the Commandos to breach the door. Time seemed to slow as the doors to the Headmaster's Office exploded inwards. As soon as the doors began to fly inwards, two Storm Commandos and two Shadowtroopers were already pushing into the room. Locklear nodded to the Commando across from him, and the both charged around the corner, through the doorway. Inside the Office, the Headmaster sat calmly at his desk. Several staff members of the Academy were huddled in the corner, looking terrified. The Commandos leveled their blasters at the seated Headmaster, taking up defensive positions. The Shadowtroopers stood ahead of them, lightsaber pikes ignited, waiting for the Headmaster to react. Locklear strode forward as Lady Novax followed him into the room. Locklear stood directly in front of the desk, staring the Headmaster down from behind his visor. He cleared his throat.
Headmaster Corvinus Malakai, you are hereby ordered to relinquish your title and authority as Headmaster of this facility. By order of the newly proclaimed Sith'ari, you have been charged with treason against the crown. You are to be placed under arrest and escorted back to the capital to face the Sith'ari's final judgement. Failure to comply will result in your immediate termination. This is your one and only chance to come with us quietly.
Even as he delivered the order, he could feel his men tensing up, preparing for the Headmaster to react. As Locklear read the order, he never took his gaze off the elderly Headmaster. Just because he was aged didn't mean he was harmless. Even Locklear himself was beginning to wonder if this was going to play out in his favor.
Sweat began to bead on his forehead and he could feel it slowly dripping down the side of his face. And then something completely unexpected happened. The wizened old Zabrak began to laugh. No, he began to cackle. That was a more accurate description. It was unnerving. After a full thirty seconds of cackling, that's when the Headmaster pushed his chair back and stood up, hands slightly raised. He could practically feel all of his men in the room stiffen up focus even harder on the Headmaster, if that was even possible. And then the Headmaster spoke.
"Colonel...you march in to MY Academy. Destroy MY property. Kill MY students and instructors. And you have the audacity to demand that I surrender to the likes of you? You bring these meager little soldiers, lightsaber wielding buffoons and a sad excuse for a Sith Lady to bring me in. You have sorely underestimated what I am capable of!"
Before Locklear could react, the Headmaster was on the move. A double-bladed was in his hands and the blades were light. The violet blades were a blur of motion as the elderly Zabrak vaulted up and over Locklear and his men, landing behind a group of Storm Commandos. Before they could react, they were cut down. As the nearest Shadowtrooper turned to engage, he was being hoisted up off the ground by an invisible hand. The Shadowtrooper gurgled and sputtered as the Headmaster held him there. Another two Commandos fired at the Headmaster. He effortlessly deflected the shots back with deadly precision. The Commandos were dropped instantly. As the life was extinguished from the Shadowtrooper in the Headmaster's grip, he flung the body at an oncoming Shadowtrooper. Watching the Headmaster effortlessly slaughter his team was horrifying. But Locklear finally found himself again. He thumbed the activation stud on his lightsaber pike. The yellow blade sprang to life as he charged forward. As he moved, he opened a comm on all-team frequency.
This is Colonel Locklear to the remainder of Zhaboka Company! Reinforce all teams and secure the Headmasters office! Major Kelborn, contact Lord Savage, we're going to need his assistance!
And with that, Locklear clenched his teeth and raised his blade to strike a blow against the Headmaster...
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Post by Viox Savage on Jul 17, 2017 12:07:12 GMT -8
**For the sake of keeping things up to date, the events previously described will have already transpired. Due to lack of response from the involved parties, I have decided to move ahead with this plot line. Should enough interest arise, the previously described events will take place in a Journal of the Whills entry.**
Several days had passed since the Sith Academy had been razed. And the newly anointed Sith'ari had emerged victorious. Headmaster Malakai had been slain during the final moments of the Clan Savage occupation. The remaining instructors of any mentionable merit had either fled or surrendered. The fleeing instructors hid away in Wortan, evading capture and joining up with any other resistance that still remained. With the addition of several accomplished Sith instructors and a few dozen acolytes, the Iridonian Resistance's numbers were bolstered. Formidable, but still too scattered to present and measure of a threat yet. Though they couldn't be ignored for too long, otherwise a lengthly campaign against them would emerge. And that was something that couldn't be allowed to happen. Even with the losses sustained during the Academy assault, the forces assembled under the Sith'ari's banner were much more organized and stronger than the Resistance could hope to stand directly against. In the coming days, changes would happen at the Academy. Changes that would bring about the rise of a new Sith Order...
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Post by Vasari on Jul 20, 2017 12:03:50 GMT -8
The destruction of the Academy had hit the students that lived here hard. Most of them had no where else to go, and though the buildings themselves still stood... for the most part, the school was nothing like what it had been before the invasion, and before the regime change. Only a few instructors still remained, keeping those they taught close to save them from the destruction the invaders had brought - and the acolytes that hide themselves away or slept through the small skirmish that lead to the Academy's downfall had kept their heads down ever since, playing the part of a subjugated people quite well. Eventually their loyalty would be acknowledged and accepted and things would go back to the way they were, but the death of the Headmaster had left a profound silence over the Academy grounds, and in the hearts of the students that had known no other than him since they had been here... Vasari among them. It had only been Clarell's wisdom and guidance that had saved her during the short battle that she had taken part in, and now that it was over, the Vasari's eyes had been opened to many new things.
The day after the battle she had done nothing but slept and seen to her wounds, she had avoided any direct questioning of what she had been through - or what had transpired in the Headmasters quarters - and why she had even been there in the first place. Clarell herself had vanished, and nothing had been seen of her since. The second day followed and still Vasari could not muster the will to rise from her bed, but on the third morning after the death of the Headmaster Vasari pushed herself up from her bed - washed her naked body, rebound her wounds and donned her Acolytes Robe of pure black stepped out of her room.Walking briskly through the corridors she made her way towards the Library. The fighting there had been more intense than she had seen, and though the bodies had been cleared way in the following days the main entrance was still blocked by rubble. She herself had blocked the only other entrance she knew into the Library so for the time being it, and the knowledge she saught within were inaccessible to her. She moved instead to the training grounds. Ever saber had been taken from the acolytes after the Fall, and the only thing she had to train with was her Zhaboka , the clan heirloom had been left to her, surprisingly and as she stepped out into the training circle, shedding her greatcloak on a nearby fallen pillar she exhaled, closed her eyes and began moving through the defensive postures that made up Form III...
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Post by Viox Savage on Aug 27, 2017 9:15:55 GMT -8
The mood within the Academy had changed over the last several weeks. As the replacement staff and those that had surrendered and remained loyal to Clan Savage returned to work, things began to return to normal. Repairs had been completed and the Academy's defense had been replaced or repaired. During the repairs, a single V-200 Ion Cannon had been built, adding to the overall defense of the planet itself. And a defensive shield was being installed so the Academy had protection from orbital strikes. The new Headmaster, Alaric Von Dredd, started up the schedule of training and studying again. He also implemented a harsh disciplinary action against any who opposed the ideals of the recently proclaimed Sith'ari. Being a powerful Sith, Von Dredd knew the advantages of having someone such as Lord Savage overseeing the planet and ultimately the Academy itself. Sharing the Sith'ari's wisdom, Von Dredd ensured that his will was carried out and that the Academy would once again begin producing the best Sith warriors and acolytes not seen in decades. The time for being subpar was over. A new age had begun, and the Sith would rise once more...
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Post by Viox Savage on Oct 1, 2017 7:28:59 GMT -8
Having received summons from Lord Savage to meet him at the Dark Diamond Palace, Blademaster Clarell, a skilled Zabrak who had spent the better part of the last ten years training students in the way of lightsaber combat at the Academ on Iridonia, made her way to a speeder that would take her to Malidris. Having taken part in Lord Savage's invasion of the Academy, Clarell had learned several important facts that had been previously hidden from her. First, the former Headmaster had been a horrible recluse, bidding his time until there was some sort of threat worthy of his abilities. Second, the former Headmaster had been horribly misinformed when it came to the ultimate goals of the recently anointed Sith'ari. Third, Lord Savage himself was a Sith, one who sought to unify all of Iridonia and bring about a new dark age of the Sith upon the galaxy. Fourth, Clarell herself had been blinded by her loyalty to the former Headmaster. With Lord Savage now running the show, she began to realize the fallacy in the former Headmaster's way of thinking. And finally, she had learned that Lord Savage himself was much more than he originally had appeared to be. Upon first impressions, he seemed to be a power hungry tyrant, looking to claim something that wasn't rightfully his. After searching the Archives for several weeks, Clarell had learned that Lord Savage was indeed the rightful heir to the Iridonian throne. With all of these realizations and revelations, Clarell had pledged her support to his cause. And things certainly had improved in terms of how the way of life was at the Academy. The new Headmaster was brutal and efficient. He nurtured the raw emotion most of the acolytes possessed and fostered a better understanding of the Force than the former Headmaster ever did. All of this in such a short time. Clarell continued her musings as she hoped in the speeder and headed for Malidris.
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Post by Vasari on Oct 23, 2017 7:28:35 GMT -8
Sleep did not come easy to anyone within the academy that night. Every season a great electrical storm would pass over the grounds and the light and thunder that came with it kept many of them awake - either in awe or by the factor of the noise alone. For some however it was different, the Force was strong within the storm, and the night carried visions for those closely attuned with the living force, open to the manner in which the force touched the mind, for the select few that could look past the slender and danger of the storm to listen to the soft voice upon the howling wind - these nights changed their lives.Vasari had weathered seven such storms during her time at the Academy, but something this year was different. Something within her brought her from the dormitories - a voice she had heard once before within the library, and again when she had slain her attacker during the invasion: It was the voice of Marka Ragnos. The difficulty did not come in hearing the voice, the difficulty came with understanding. The last time Ragnos had spoken to her it was clear and unable to misunderstand, but now the words seemed to jumble out of their place and they did not make sense to her ears, and so out of her Dorm she came - walking the corridors of the Academy in the middle of the night following a voice she could barely understand.Her path eventually let her to the open rotunda of the main audience chamber - surrounded by statues of long dead Sith Lords and Ladies who had either attended or taught here at the academy - or distinguished themselves in some other fashion that would allow such an honor. It was here the voices stopped. Vasari stood in the center of the room looking around at the stone faces staring down at her in what seemed like quiet contempt, and she heard their judgment upon her clear as day."You do not belong here!""You do not have the strength to be a Sith!" "Your fear of confrontation controls you!" "You're inability to Kill will be your undoing here Child!" "Your lessons are before you - ignore them at your peril..."Vasari's eyes closed as she attempted to block out the voices - It was a trick of the force manifested against her own mind, fed by her own fears. There was a truth to each of them but she would not allow the fear of her own failures to guide her decisions now. She turned in a slow circle following the will of the force just as the last voice spoke she opened her eyes looking down at the engraving within the center of the floor. A symbol of the Sith Lords that had built this Academy. The voices stopped and she felt a call from Ragnos as she moved towards the center of the room - she was on the right path.
Coming to her knees she shivered. All she wore was a lose black skirt around her waist and a skinclose wrap across her breasts so the feel of the stone floor sent a chill through her entire body. lowering herself to the ground she placed a hand upon the center of the Symbol and closed her eyes reaching into the Force feeling a space beyond - something hidden in plain sight. She pushed her will upon the plate below her and she felt a shift in the floor. She rose to her feet stepping aside sending a glance around the room to make sure she was alone before looking into the hole that opened in the center of the Icon. Looking closer she noticed a stairway in the dark. Closing her eyes and trusting the force to guide her step she exhaled conquering her hesitance and descended into the unknown darkness below the Academy.
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Feb 26, 2018 9:57:44 GMT -8
Gavin followex the boy through the halls of the academy. There were no words spoken between them. No doubt the boy wished to have as little contact with him as possible. Be it due to some form of intimidation or a lack of interest in Gavin, it came down to doing the task to get rid of him. Perhaps the headmaster would see the worthlessness of Gavin and remove him from the academy. They didn't need someone so pathetic within their halls, after all.
Finally reaching a door, the boy bowed while motioning to the door, making a quick departure right after. Left alone to progress forward, Gavin knocked on the door. He could already feel a great power within. It wasn't on Viox's level, but still impressive on its own. Such would be expected of one left in charge of rising Sith.
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Post by Viox Savage on Feb 26, 2018 10:28:24 GMT -8
Headmaster's Office
Seated at his desk, Headmaster Alaric Von Dredd heard the knock at his door. Without looking up, he waved his right hand, causing the door to open on it's own, inviting Gavin in. It would only be once the new arrival was standing before the Headmaster that Alaric would acknowledge the man's presence. Glancing up from the holo-displays on his desk, the helmed head of Alaric lifted to face the man.
Gavin Phoenix, I presume? The Sith'ari had mentioned I should be expecting you.
Leaning back in his chair, he motioned to the two ornate wroshyyr wood chairs before the desk, indicating Gavin could take a seat.
What brings you to my humble abode?
The slightly distorted voice asked with curiosity. Gavin was an anomally with the Academy right now. And in order to have everything revert to its normal pace, he needed to figure out what brought the man here. The Sith'ari was unsurprisingly vague aboout Phoenix's presence here. And he also had mentioned that should the newcomer step out of line, he was to be killed immediately. So far, he hadn't stepped out of line, so there was no cause to attack the man...yet. Hidden behind a helm, Alaric's facial expressions were hidden from the new arrival, making the Headmaster a difficult man to read.
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Feb 26, 2018 12:18:09 GMT -8
Gavin watched as the door opened, permitting Gavin entrance into the chamber. Moving in to stand just before the desk, he remained silent until he was finally addressed. It seemed the headmaster was notified of his arrival, though it was unknown if the reason was or not. Still, it made hings a bit easier. He gave a slight bow, arm crossed over his chest.
"It is a pleasure, headmaster. Indeed, I am Gavin Phoenix."
Gavin took the invitation and seated himself in one of the chairs. He was a bit curious as to the purpose of the mask Alaric wore. Was it meant simply to intimidate? Perhaps he was terribly scarred and wished to keep his appearance hidden? Or the possible option that he required it to live? Curious as he was, it quickly passed from his mind as it truly didn't matter. When asked of his reasoning for being here, Gavin went straight to the point. There was nothing to be gained from beating around the bush.
"I came to Iridonia due to the power I was sensing here and the purpose within it. Partly out of curiousity, another to see if I could be of aid. It is rare to sense great power in the darkness that still holds much unification and purpose. Speaking wih your Sith'ari, he has suggested I may be of benefit here as a teacher. He told me to look around and, if impressed, seek you out in establishing myself here as an instructor."
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Post by Viox Savage on Mar 4, 2018 9:58:51 GMT -8
Sith Academy. Headmaster's Office.
Leaning back in his chair, Alaric observed the man from beneath his helm. Aside from hiding his true visage, the helm also served to block out unwanted influences and the Sith Runes marking it also served to enhance his natural Force abilities. So, the Sith'ari figured another teacher would be beneficial to them. A smart move. Since the First Order took over, many of the staff had supported former Headmaster Malakai. It resulted in their permanent removal. Since then, the Blackguard rose to power and began focusing heavily on training new Sith. Which put a lot of pressure on the remaining instructors. Having someone, regardless of his personal ideals, capable of training these young minds and helping shape them into the next generation of Sith, would be extremely valuable. RIsing from his seat, Alaric wandered over to the large window behind his desk, overlooking the main courtyard. Watching absently, as the students milled about below, he finally spoke.
Much has happened since our Sith'ari rose to power. All of it has been beneficial to us, both as Sith and as a civilization. Students flock to our teachings. Unfortunately, as the Blackguard expands, we do sustain casualties. And that makes us hard pressed to ensure these students are prepared to join the Blackguard's ranks. Adding your knowledge and expertise to our fold would improve the work load around here considerably. Tell me...Alaric turned to face Gavin once more...which area of teaching would you say is your strongest? History? The Dark Arts? Combat proficiency? Force training?
Alaric himself, was a specialist in the Dark Arts. Dun Moch, to be precise. The ability to get within your opponent's head and erode their confidence and willpower from within. He was skilled with a blade as well, but Clarell was their resident Blademaster. Her skills alone, rivaled, if not surpassed the Sith'ari himself, she was that good. Their resident Spellbinder, a master of Sith Alchemy and dark magics, was still on the forefront of a battle elsewhere. And their resident Inquisitor, highly skilled master of the Force, was currently in Wortan, digging into something of importance. Provided Gavin was interested, he could have whichever position he excelled at. If the need arose, they could shuffle the remaining staff around to accomodate him.
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Mar 4, 2018 10:20:08 GMT -8
Gavin watched as Alaric rose from his seat and went to the window. There was silence for a moment, to which Gavin could only assume was spent contemplating his words. Finally, words came, giving deeper knowledge to what was happening within the academy. He understood the reality of conflict, the lose of life and the preparation of those who would eventually make their way into the field. And Gavin was certain he could improve the effectiveness of the students, both the younger in training students as well as the more skilled acolytes and apprentices.
Then came the question that mattered. Where was his ability the strongest that would best to teach? Truth be told, he knew it would span much farther than simple combat proficiency. In the end, he'd have to explain the full depth of his style of teaching. "My greatest teaching delves into shaping greater warriors physically, mentally, and spiritually. It would be difficult to focus its effectiveness into one area. For combat, I would take them back to the four basic elements of combat: Evasion, blocking, counters and parries, and attacks. Simple as they may seem, it goes much further. Through these teachings and exercises, I can increase the level of their reflexes and senses, letting them easily evade attacks from within the full length of their opponent's attack radius, block with the most effective forms to lessen the most amount of impact and with the least amount of energy, and learn to attack with focused precision, dealing the greatest amount of damage in the fewest hits. In the ways of the Force, I can refine their focus and enhance technique. Mentally, I can help them become masters of themselves, their pasts, and their emotions. That's just to start." Letting out a breath, he stood his feet. "Through my training, I've refined the techniques that I can bestow unto them to make them greater than any Sith that came before. With the proper time, I can make them strong enough to face the anyone, with only the strongest in the galaxy capable of defeating them. And with my skills in all lightsaber combat forms, a multitude of unarmed combat forms that I've adapted into my own, as well as knowledge in many forms of weapons, these students will be capable of fighting anyone, anywhere."
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Post by Viox Savage on Apr 17, 2018 14:53:52 GMT -8
From behind the mask, a small smirk crossed the headmaster's scarred face. The mask, however, prevented any trace of it being seen by Gavin.
Indeed. You certainly come highly qualified. Something, that I assume, the Sith'ari has been made aware of, yes? Of course, otherwise you'd not be here. Obviously I can't just throw you into a classroom and expect everything to flow smoothly. I have a class that is currently without a mentor. Younglings, if you will. Perhaps if you can impress me with them and provide an increase in the usual results we see from an age group such as this, we'll be able to find a more permanent position for you...
Facing Gavin now, he was eyeing the man up from behind the mask.
A word of caution, my friend. You find yourself in a very...unique...position. Don't screw it up. I may be able to forgive an honest mistake, but the Sith'ari...as skilled as you are, should you cross him, you will be consumed. That is simply all there is to it. And it would be such a waste to see someone with your talent]/i] disappear...
Eyeing the man for a few moments longer, allowing the words to linger between them, Alaric finally motioned to Gavin that he could leave. Hopefully Gavin was smart enough to heed his warning. It was because of the Sith'ari that he wore his mask, after all. And he had gotten off easy...
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Apr 18, 2018 13:43:44 GMT -8
Gavin listened as Alaric spoke, deciding where to put him to start. So he was to begin with a trial run of younger students. It wasn't what he figured to be the case, but wasn't in a place, nor did he have a care to question it. He'd have to take a bit of time to restructure any of his lessons as what he typically taught were for the more experienced and better shaped minds. Yet, in terms of his combat training, it was much easier to work with. It was for this fact that he, too, expected things to not move so smoothly with the older ones. Many, no doubt, would see as what he planned to teach as beneath them. In time, they'd find just how wrong they were, though he would humiliate them and knock them down a couple notches.
As the headmaster turned to face Gavin, giving him his final words and warning, he would find the man seemingly unaffected by it. Ice blues eyes looked back at the masked man, almost capable of piercing one's soul. In truth, he wasn't afraid of Viox or the power he wielded. It wasn't to say he believed the Sith'ari less than he was, as he understood power and how to truly read what one was capable of when ready to unleash its full capabilities. He respected the power that was held, but would hardly run from it or hesitate to face it if the situation called for it. It was the kind of man he was. Many times had he faced men of great power, a few much stronger than him. But here he stood. It was those experiences and those encounters that Gavin possessed the knowledge he did. And that was what he intended to teach to those here: to be capable of standing to the power of Viox's caliber and survive. He couldn't enhance power to that level, for each had to work and face the trials needed to gain it, but the skills and mindset would be more than enough to counter balance it. When all was said and done, these students would be capable of standing on some semblance of equal ground, enough to be truly acknowledged by the Sith'ari and become the pillars that made of the foundation of the Blackguard with the Sith'ari at the top.
Those few moments passed before Gavin finally gave him a nod. "Very well. If that is what you wish for me to do, the so shall it be. When the arrangements have been made, let me know and I will begin." Standing, he gave the man a bow before turning and heading out of the chambers.
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Jul 28, 2018 8:43:15 GMT -8
The days had passed since Gavin had started teaching the younglings. So far, things were going well. They were learning at a solid rate, which was promising considering they were still young with little experience and training thus far. His eyes were on all of them, but he made sure to keep particular eyes on the brother and sister the headmaster spoke of. If the Sith'ari had interest in them, it was a point to make sure they were progressing well. If they failed, it wouldn't look good on him when Viox came around.
But even more was the progress of Nidana. She wasn't the experienced student he had initially intended to work with when he arrived, but she did have experience, which allowed him to push harder. She was in that middle ground that allowed her experience to help her, but hr mind wasn't fully set in any particular ways, allowing it to be molded that much easier. She was learning and opening up to what he had to teach her. He looked forward to seeing where she would go when she finally no longer needed to the training under him.
Coming out to one of the out edges of the academy, Gavin jumped up onto one of the walls and sat there looking at the sky. Being here was strange compared to most worlds he had visited, but he had come to find comfort here. During the late hours, he'd come out here and simple watch the sky while thinking on the progress of his students.
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Post by Luxeria on Jul 28, 2018 9:04:14 GMT -8
With the raid on Felucia at an end, Luxeria had returned to Iridonia to see what more she could learn from the academy. Truthfully, it was very little as she never bothered to try and interact with any of the masters around. Anything she did learn typically came from Vasari. In the times she wasn't around Vasari, she tended to work her way through the library, continuing to try and develop her knowledge. From going over the history and philosophy of the Sith to the different practices and orders among the Sith, she wanted to be well enough versed in their past. She had yet to truly dive into notable Sith over the millennia, waiting to start that after she was certain there was nothing more she could see from her initial studies. She believed pushing her studies over a vast amount of information at once slowed her down as it'd be too much to process at once. And that had been over the course of a few years. Outside of the new additions of learning of the old Blackguard and other orders, there was little more to learn about the Sith as a whole.
Overall, she felt it would be long before she left. Perhaps she'd return to Eriadu. Kesh was an option but she had not heard of anything else coming from their since they finished taking what they had and eradicating the remnants of the Lost Tribe. There was also the option of Mustafar, as she had been asked about her chambers there. It seemed that it would become the new headquarters of the Blackguard, or, at the very least, a new temple for them. But the last she heard it was still under construction. Until it was finished there would be no reason to head that way. Then again, there was no real reason to leave either.
All that was but a moot point as she walked out of the academy. Since arriving from Coruscant before the Felucia raid, she had felt something familiar within the academy, though couldn't place it at the time. Since the raid, she had felt it again and it was beginning to draw her in out of curiosity. She had to know who it was. She followed the light sensation until she came to the wall where Gavin resided. Looking up, she smirked to herself as she saw who it was. She didn't expect to see him here of all places.
Jumping up to where he sat, she leaned into her right arm as she looked down at him. "With as much as you randomly appear where I'm at, I'm starting to think you're following me."
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Jul 28, 2018 9:18:37 GMT -8
Gavin could feel Luxeria's arrival as she made her way out to where he was. He had been aware of her since she showed up. But for the time being, he had remained distant, more focused on his own goals within the academy. When she finally made it up to him and spoke, he looked up to her, already taking in the way she spoke to him. She was confident and didn't address him in the same manner of respect like she did on Eriadu. It was more casual. And he didn't mind. Unlike the masters here, or most master anywhere for that matter, he cared not about being seen as the superior teacher and master and the respect that was supposedly meant to be shown.
After a moment, he looked back to the sky. "Another coincidence, to be sure. I came here some time ago, wondering about the darkness and its unification I felt in the Force. Since then, I've been setting up as a teacher. I now instruct the younglings here."
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