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Golbah City. A bright, beautiful sunny day and Mishel having just learned of her sibling was enjoying the luxury. The luxury of eating a full meal that didn't require water, her sister seemed to be shocked that Mishel hadn't had a full meal before. In truth, the woman lived on rations because...

He'd never really cared where his name came from. It was something he had been given as a young man, something given to him long ago. Something he had been trying to outrun since he'd been given it. Mandalorians cared about clans, maybe not as much as they used to, there were far more lone...

“Why did you choose to become my apprentice? Why did you choose the way of the dark side?” “Power.” “Power is only a means to an end. It is not an end in itself. What do you need power for?” “Through power I gain victory. Through victory my chains are broken...Freedom! The dark side sets us...

“It’s time for you to go home.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi The Jedi Master looked back at the students watching him. Sitting on the floor with his classmates, young Geel listened – but not intently. His mind wandered, as it often did when he tried to imagine being a Jedi. He was lean and wiry. He...

“A scientist must question—or be worth nothing.” ― Vul Isen Zelen hid in the dark. She was not afraid of the darkness. She used to be, yes, but not anymore. She knew this dark. She’d been living in this darkness. Ever since she had seen her parents slaughtered. The bunker was cramped...

"Do you know how many bones are in the human body, General Solo? If you do, just triple the number, and you'll know how many bones you'll have when I finish with you." ― Gethzerion Lilla’s training with the Nightsisters began in earnest once she’d passed the test of the Sleeper. That night...

“Never serve the Nightsisters, children. They’ll treat you badly, as if you were mere slaves. Their taste is foul, so it is best to crush them. If you cannot crush them, then escape from them, for you can continue to serve the good Witches, and hope to crush the Nightsisters another day.” ―The...

“Welcome to Dromund Kaas, where freedom goes to die, and legends are forced on the galaxy." ― Vette An extremely dangerous place. And very, very strong with the dark side. Jantar liked it already. She had done her homework. There were some interesting historical aspects to the world of...

“Sometimes I think this planet is nothing but a hellhole.” ― Natasi Daala Jantar was back in her home — a high level apartment with a balcony and a view. She had just ordered some food. It was a take-out of sorts — the exception being that it was a high-end restaurant that was providing the...

“Is that my gift? Am I a Sith sorcerer?” – Darth Zannah Some watched holovids, or if wealthy enough, visited the theatre. Jantar was left cold by both experiences. Yes, she enjoyed a glass of something fizzy and vintage – but she also loved a hot dog and a beer. Having a good time was the...

“You will forever look back on this day as one of great joy, but also one of great sorrow. It will help you to remember that, in life, the two are often closely linked.” ― Valenthyne Farfalla Lilla had been at once shocked and delighted to have received the news from her master. She’d passed...

“Defense will not slay my enemy.” “You lack the physical strength required for the powerful attacking strikes of Djem So or the other aggressive forms. You must rely on quickness, cunning and, most of all, patience to best your enemies.” ― Zannah learns the significance of Form III from Bane...

“This is to be a test of your knighthood. You and your companions must make your own way through the difficulties you will encounter.” ― Arca Jeth The Trial of Insight was the last test offered as part of the Trials of Knighthood. Its origins were based upon pragmatism. The Council in times...

“Facing the mirror.” ― Even Piell To pass the Trial of the Spirit, apprentices had to look deep within their souls, on a quest of self-discovery. This test was designed to pit a potential Knight against their most dangerous enemy: the darkness within themselves. Often, apprentices did not...

"A Consular is a specialized kind of Jedi. They focus more on cerebral Force skills. They're our healers, our researchers, our seers." ― Zayne Carrick The Trial of the Flesh was the most trying test undertaken and more often than not, was not assigned in advance, but awarded upon reflection...

“Let it be nothing more than what it is; an instrument of murder, and nameless.” – Darth Maul “This mission is doomed to failure,” Jantar Keltainen muttered. Her hands were securely bound behind her, and she was sweltering beneath the blazing sun. “Only if you blow it,” the pirate captain...

“The trials are difficult. Many try and fail, so I advise you not to be complacent.” ―Grand Master Satele Shan The Trial of Skill was one of the oldest trials in the battery of tests preferred by the Order. While the test did consist of numerous displays of lightsaber technique, the main thing...

“Ooookay, so it’s a big, dead, important rock.” ― Kyle Katarn Vjun was a dark, almost lifeless planet in the Vjun system, known for its acidic rainfalls and resultant lack of plant life. It was also renowned for its expensive hand-woven tunics. In history, iIt was the location of Bast...

“It is a technique that is almost as old as the Sith themselves…it is a means of severing connections between life, the Force, and feeding upon the death it causes. It cannot be taught…it can only be gained through instinct, through experiencing its effects, first-hand.” ― Kreia Having...

“No, I don’t think it’s pretty here. With our luck, it’s inhabited solely by droid-eating monsters.” – C-3P0 Lilla adjusted the restraints on the pilot’s chair and leaned forward, eager for her first glimpse of the fourth moon of Endor. The small shuttle glided smoothly out of hyperspace, and...