Outskirts of the Nightmare Lands
Voss
It had been a good 2 day trek towards their destination west of the Silver Jedi temple on Voss, but it had been paced with meditation, exercise and quiet leisure time. Now the morning sun broke above the horizon signalling a new day ahead and one that heralded their arrival to their destination. Connor would allow the campsite to stay erected for their journey through the Nightmare Lands and call for a transport back to the Temple itself; they would need the rest and their items would be retrieved by the scouts.
Standing by his navy blue tent, Connor wrapped his arms around his black greatcoat, an unusual piece of clothing for a Knight to wear, but as Connor had been introduced to the Silver Jedi as something of a rogue and had been accepted as one, his status and unique style had never been disputed since. He could see the dense forest looming ahead down below from the clearing where they had pitched up camp, atop a large hill. It would take a good hour or so to reach the outskirts of the Nightmare Lands and then…well; time wouldn’t be a factor once they ventured further in.
Turning to see the Padawans who had volunteered to accompany him, Connor smiled at how they were busying themselves around each other, sharing expectations over eating breakfast, all seemingly ready to take the step forward in the Order with this quest, each one facing untold personal goals to accomplish and their own questions to find answers to. The presence of Jedi Master [member="Xander Carrick"] was a welcome one; it would benefit Connor, only just a Knight, to have that experience on hand just in case his first solo mission hit any REAL danger, but also to share the adventure with another he knew so well.
Hopefully he wouldn't need him too much and he could prove himself to the Order.
”Ok, listen up everyone.” Connor waited for silence. Only the faint crack of the dying fire before them made a noise. Not even the wildlife it seemed were awake at this hour.
”A Padawan you each may be, but this quest into the Nightmare Lands will test your resolve, your state of mind and your sheer determination to progress through the Order to become, one day, a Master. It will be a tricky journey, don’t get me wrong, but what happens today will be a crucial step forward for all.”
Connor unhooked his lightsaber hilt form his belt and held it before him.
”This weapon is your life. It will defend yours and, regrettably, take others. But it is an extension of your devotion to the Silver Jedi in seeking out darkness and being that beacon of light to cut through it. Once you have constructed your lightsaber, you too will be serving the light to battle the dark forces out there.”
Without looking, he clipped it back to his belt and offered a reassuring smile.
”The Nightmare Lands are a good way ahead. The Crystal Cave is deep within. Anything you don’t need, you leave here. The most important tool you need really is your mind and your awareness of the Force around you. Now, does anyone have any questions before we head out, anything about where we are going or what your goal is?”
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