Akar Kesh, The Temple of Balance

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AKAR KESH​

The Temple of Balance​

Name: Akar Kesh
Known As: The Temple of Balance
Specializations: Balance, Introspection, Farsight, Security, and Investigation
Demonym: Je'daii Arbiter

Temple Master: Akro Sicmus
Temple Master Title: The Watchman

Temple Steward: Seamus Valik
Temple Steward Title: The Shadow

Traditional Robe Colour: Yellow
Traditional Lightsaber Colour: White

Major Locations:

• Akar Kesh of Tython (Canon)
• The Silent Stones of Bakura
• Akar Kesh of Tython (Chaos Canon)
• Karnen of the Meissa System

Specialized Force User Roles:

• Seermaster; Je'daii with a focus on utilizing sensory and prophetic Force applications in unison. Seermasters are adept at utilizing the Force in order to glean information concerning future events, while also understanding that what will be is not yet set in stone. They must refrain from becoming too tied to one path, and instead look for all possible outcomes in a situation and guide members of the Order toward one which would be preferred
  
• Shademaster; Je'daii with a focus on more covert activities and applications of the Force. Shademasters will often work hand in hand with law enforcement to complete missions of importance. They use investigative techniques in order to solve mysteries, often infiltrating organizations in order to gather intelligence. There is a high emphasis on utilizing non-traditional techniques, weapons, and gadgets, in order to get the job done
  
• Datamaster; Je'daii with a focus on security and holosystems. Datamasters work closely with Temple Guards in order to ensure the safety of the Order at large, monitoring for foreign ships, keeping systems up to date with anti-hacking software, while also often learning to slice into consoles and networks themselves. They utilize the information gathered to aid other Je'daii, specifically individuals such as Shademasters whose roles are highly dependent on such sources
  
• Equimaster; Je'daii with a focus on maintaining balance and moderation within themselves and their fellows. Equimasters are renown for their levelheadedness and their ability to work with wayward Force Users in order to bring them back toward an equilibrium. They deal with a lot of new Initiates to the Order, helping them to find their feet, and are well versed in the Philosophy of the Je'daii
  
• Trancemaster; Je'daii with a focus on meditation and introspection. Trancemasters are known for their ability to sustain themselves through the Force for days at a time, searching for a new level of understanding and meaning for all that they study. Unlike Seermasters these Je'daii focus on more present affairs, finding ways to resolve issues currently facing the Order. They are highly regarded for their wisdom and ability to think outside the box, often discovering methods that otherwise would not have been considered

Specialized Non-Force User Roles:

• Temple Guard; Men and women who dedicate their lives to the protection of all Je'daii Temples. Most will be posted at one specific Temple for the majority of their professional career, coming to know the ins and outs of each structure and the grounds they sit within in order to better protect it and those housed within
  
• Technician; Making up the bulk of the Je'daii's security team, Technicians work closely with the Datamasters in order to keep systems live and servers well maintained. Between them and the Slicers, they can do almost anything the Datamasters can provided the Force is not required, and are regarded just as highly as their Force Sensitive counterparts
  
• Slicer; Typically independently hired, though some have permanency within the Order, they work alongside Datamasters and Shademasters in order to provide information that would otherwise be off limits. They also assist in ensuring the anti-hacking software is functional by frequently attempting to slice into Je'daii databases and reporting any known workarounds and bugs
  
• Investigator; Working alongside the Shademasters are the Investigators, men and women of differing roles who accompany Je'daii on missions. They are excellent at unearthing sources and information, will often convene with local law enforcement alongside or in place of their Je'daii counterparts, and are seen as invaluable entities when it comes to getting the job done

Great Journey Examples:

• ​Learn or practice the Ritual of Alchaka (only counts for either Akar Kesh or Stav Kesh, not both)
• Recruit a new member to the Order (and complete their introduction thread with them - only counts for Akar Kesh or Padawan Kesh, not both)
• Learn or teach the main concepts of the Je'daii Order, such as Balance, Moderation, and the Je'daii Code
• Work alongside a localized police force to conduct and complete an investigation
• Battle the demons of your past, or face your fears for the future, eg: Luke's experience in the Cave of Evil

Historical Members:

• Temple Master Ketu
• Master Rajivari
• Temple Master Asha Seren

Notable Members:

• Temple Master Akro Sicmus
• [member='Asha Hex']
• [member='Atefeh Lorr']
• [member='Jade The Rogue']
• [member='Sargon Vynea']
• [member='Seamus Valik']

 

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The Silent Stones

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To provide the Je'daii Order with a modern day equivalent of Akar Kesh, the Temple of Balance
• ​Image Credit: Stephen Daniele
• Canon: N.A
• Links:
  The House That Jack Built
  Sanctuary
  A Truce At Bakura

SETTING INFORMATION

• Structure Name: The Silent Stones
• Classification: Open-Aired Temple
• Location: Bakura
• Affiliation: The Je'daii Order; Akro Sicmus, Temple Master; [member='Seamus Valik'], Temple Steward
• Accessibility: The Silent Stones are completely exposed to the elements, there are no walled off borders to keep people out, though in the eyes of most the Stones seem more like an archaic structure than an in-use Temple. It does not look like a sacred space at all. As for the Hidden Bunker, given that it is located underground, and its entrance is entirely out of sight, it is far less accessible without prior knowledge of its existence.
• Security: There is little to no security at the Silent Stones; a single Je'daii Ranger can be found at any time within the Bunker itself, keeping watch over the Temple in the Temple Master's absence, but they will only step in if someone happens upon the entrance to the Bunker, and not if someone wanders into the Silent Stones.
  
• Description:
  The Silent Stones are precisely what they sound like, a grouping of stones standing vertically along a cliff overlooking the Bakuran Sea. Moss grows over the stones themselves, the ground has a very rough impression of a path created solely by foot traffic, and nature itself presides over the Temple. It acts as a place of serenity and focus for those who seek to meditate on the Force and find Balance. Beneath the Silent Stones, with the entry hidden away, a small Bunker can be found, to house the Je'daii Temple Master, or those who watch over the Silent Stones in his absence. It serves as a place of rest, of shelter, and features the bear essentials required to live modestly.

POINTS OF INTEREST

1. The Silent Stones
   Large hunks of stone standing vertically from the earth, spread across a cliffside in the Bakuran Countryside. A large drop lies to one side, while sprawling fields remain along the other, across the plateau. The sound of the sea beating against the cliffside, and gulls overhead, greet those who meditate in these grounds, bringing about a sensation of peace and tranquility.
   
2. The Hidden Bunker
   Beneath the Silent Stones, the entrance of which lays at the base of one of the Stones, a hidden bunker can be found. It is a simple structure, made to house just a handful of individuals at any given time, featuring a small living space and kitchen, numerous bunks for sleeping, as well as a series of bookshelves to hold tomes to study from. All of the basics needed for living are covered, and little extra. The only luxury found within is a holo-communicator, as well as a single holo-chess table.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The Je'daii Order came to Bakura alongside the former Governor of the world, [member='Sargon Vynea']. Though he himself was not a member of the Order, he'd had a hand in the training of [member='Jyn Sol'] and as such was invested in her future and endevours.

He provided the Order with a patch of land on which to provide a place of learning and meditation, and assisted in the raising of the stones when the time came. At the time the Order was tiny, made up of just a dozen or so individuals, and as such when the bunker beneath was created it was made to hold just a small handful of individuals.

It was not put into real use until years later, when the Order reformed and grew in size, the whole Je'daii Council convening there. The Je'daii Padawans and Journeyers were given a small lesson, and Balance was explained to all who were present, one of the first times they came together as a group.

Since then a single Je'daii Ranger, an adherent of Akar Kesh, has been tasked with keeping a watch over the Silent Stones, in the absence of the Temple Master who was focused on restoration efforts back on Aurum. Je'daii Journeyers are expected to visit the Temple during their Great Journey, though a pilgrimage to the original Tho Yor back on Tython will work in its place.

 

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