Uthixo Nazim
F O R G O T T E N
Intent: To create a crystal that is important to the Sandali people and can be included in their lore.
Image Source: Ivan Koryazhkin
Canon Link: N/A
Primary Source: N/A
PRODUCTION INFORMATION:
Manufacturer: Sandala
Affiliation: Sandali
Model: N/A
Modularity: No
Production: Limited
Material: Mineral components, Ashes
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Resonating Presence: The Kioo naturally has a presence that resonates through the force and when bonded with its owner merges with them in such a way that the essence of the crystal empowers the user.
- Forgotten Memories: Due to the ashes of past Sandali warriors having unified with the Kioo Kiroho when one focuses on the crystal they can at times receive visions, memories or even advice from Sandali of the past.
STRENGTHS:
- + Empowering Effect: When bonded to a user the crystal has an effect where it empowers the user in differing ways some being their force potential, while others enhance physical attributes.
WEAKNESSES:
- - Fragile: The Kioo crystals are incredibly fragile known that if even slightly too much pressure is put on it in a single strike it will crumble.
- - Stealth: Due to radiating with a unique force signature the crystals are far more easy to sense and can often times give the user away.
- - Force Negation: Any areas such as Ysalamir bubbles, or when suppressed by the force the crystals abilities are nullified.
DESCRIPTION:
Long ago back when the Sandali tribes were at one another's throats there was only one common thing between them, and that was the ritual of death that all practiced. This ritual involved the cremation of deceased warriors where then a pilgrimage is made to the ceremonial burial grounds known as The Makaburi Ya Tembo. These grounds were at first the only true neutral place where the tribes to gather and grieve their dead. During the rituals of death, one would take the ashes of the deceased and spread them across the ground where then it was blessed by the Sandali Shamans.
Whether it had been through the prayers and mystical powers of the Sandali Shamans or a reaction with the earth crystals began to form in which they themselves seemed to radiate with a unique presence. It is often told in tales when one holds such a crystal they can feel the presence of their deceased loved ones. In truth the crystals are so much more, possessing qualities similar to the crystals others use in the creation of their lightsabers the Kioo can be utilized in the same way. Though one must be cautious when installing the crystal or even mining it due to how fragile they are.
Once harvested the crystals are used by the Sandali in many different ways, sometimes ground down and used in tattoos, other times to be used as comfort for those who could not just yet let go of their lost ones, and for those skilled in the force allowing them to commune with their ancestors receiving advice or even visions. When utilized in a lightsaber the crystals are known to have an empowering effect depending on the user. The effects can vary from either increasing their physical attributes to possibly empowering them through the force one only discovers it after the crystal has been used.
