Shiraya's Odyssey
2 WEEKS PRIOR . . .
From: Grand Master Briana Sal-Soren
To: All selected participants of the Eadu Practicum Field Trial
With a low chime, the holoprojector activates and a sapphire, flickering image of Briana Sal-Soren appears.
"If you're seeing this message, it means that you have been selected to participate in a field trial that will take place in two weeks time on the world of Eadu. This is not a simulated training scenario, but a live and immersive experience that is designed to challenge you in every way a Jedi can be challenged. The terrain is treacherous, the obstacles are real, and you will reach a level of exhaustion beyond anything you've previously experienced. That is the point."
From beneath her collar, she pulls a leather cord and lifts a small, smooth stone into view, its pale surface faintly glowing. "In your room, you'll find that you have been sent an Echo Stone, and for the next two weeks you will meditate with it every day and begin attuning to it. The stronger you build your connection to this stone, the more likely it is to aid you in the upcoming trial. I've also included more information on the stone and its capabilities, which has been sent directly to your designated-datapad."
She tucks the stone back into her tunic and adjusts her stance, folding her hands behind her back.
"In addition to the Echo Stone, various training materials — directly related to what you will face — have been sent to you and to your instructors. You're to study and practice the following abilities exclusively, Force Jump, Tapas, Controlled Descent, and Force Barrier. These will be paired alongside various methods and lessons from our core curriculum and the first chamber of the 25 chambers philosophy. I realize this is a lot, and that it would be impractical for me to expect you to come with any of these techniques fully mastered in the next couple weeks. However, I do expect you to come fully prepared with what you do learn, and ready to meet the challenge head on."
Her brows pull together, tone sharpening slightly. "When you arrive, you will be dropped at the southern edge of Eadu's cliffs where you will meet PADI, the droid who serves the Eadu Practicum and maintains its facilities. He'll provide you with the rest of the instructions you'll need to complete the course."
A deep breath is taken, inclining her chin. "Train hard, and I will see you in the storm. May the Force be with you."
The hologram flickers out.
PRESENT
Eadu is a night world even during the day, shrouded in storm clouds so thick that any arriving ships are forced to rely on scanners to guide them as they descended down through the atmosphere. From above, there's nothing to see but layered thunderhead clouds and the electric strobe of lightning veins, but beneath the storm line, the wind howls and the water falls in relentless sheets, drumming against the barren surface with unmatched urgency and fury.
As each transport touches down along the fractured southern cliffs, the door hatches open and the participants are greeted by the cold bite of rain and wet stone beyond the warmth of the ships confines. Just ahead, the administrative droid known as PADI waits for them, its mechanical voice revving up as his processor picks up on the fresh-faced arrivals approaching. "Greetings. I am PADI, the Practicum Administrative Droid Intelligence, previously the property of the late Master, Romi Jade. I will be assisting in the oversight and logistical support of this trial."
He turns stiffly on his stabilizers, adjusting his optics as he catalogs each person from left to right. "Master Briana instructed that I extend you all a warm welcome, although local surface temperature indicates that it is currently six degrees Celsius." PADI raises one spindly arm, a holographic map blossoming to life, the projection flickering as raindrops pass through it.
"Each of you has been sent a copy of this navigational map to your datapads. It will guide you through each leg of this challenge, and to the cliffside sanctuary located at the highest elevation of this terrain profile. There, upon completion, you will receive dry garments, caloric sustenance, and temporary shelter until the arranged transport vessels have arrived to return you to Naboo." He pauses to let that sink in, "I was also instructed to motivate you by informing that those of you who complete today's trial first, will receive a Hurrikaine Crystal suitable for lightsaber construction. I am told this is 'cool' though I admit that I do not fully understand its relevance to ambient temperature, or the crystal's hue."
PADI clicks audibly. "Before you proceed, you will need to organize yourselves into teams of two to three. Keep in mind that team composition may affect your strategic viability. Larger teams offer increased support potential, but may suffer reduced mobility. Smaller teams may travel faster but are more vulnerable to environmental setbacks. While I would normally be very happy to share with you all the statistical success rate for each arrangement, which I indeed calculated, I was told I could not share that information, for the sake of morale. So please, do not ask."
"Finally, team members must remain together at all times. Should a participant be left behind without reasonable justification, the abandoning party will face not only delayed promotion, but will also be required to assist the teammate they abandoned for one standard week with any reasonable request they might have. This includes, but is not limited to, temple chores, sparring dummy maintenance, and mission preparation protocols." He pauses, optics blinking. "This penalty is non-optional."
There's an audible hum as his processors whirr. "If, for whatever reason, you have been abandoned by your teammate, you are permitted to join another team to finish the course. If you cannot find a team willing to partner with you, return to this point and I will personally escort you to the Practicum." He lowers his arm; the holographic map flickers and vanishes. "Furthermore, Jedi Knights have been stationed at various intervals along the course, on standby to assist in the event of any medical mishap or poor judgments. Teams may begin assembling now. Once you are ready, you may begin."
LEG ONE: "Wind-Shear Crossing"
High cliffs and narrow ledges. The wind roars like a beast here. You must balance, navigate slippery ledges, and cross one or more suspension bridges that sway wildly over the abyss.
You descend and weave through a maze of stone spires and ridgelines, battered by wind and stinging rain. Rockslides, sinkholes, and unpredictable currents in streambeds make movement treacherous.
A relentless mountain climb up black stone, with crumbling ledges, violent gusts, and no guardrails. Your muscles will burn. Mental fatigue meets physical exhaustion. When you reach the Cliffside Sanctuary, you'll be allowed warmth and rest.
High cliffs and narrow ledges. The wind roars like a beast here. You must balance, navigate slippery ledges, and cross one or more suspension bridges that sway wildly over the abyss.
- Relevant Abilities: Tapas, Force Barrier, Controlled Descent
You descend and weave through a maze of stone spires and ridgelines, battered by wind and stinging rain. Rockslides, sinkholes, and unpredictable currents in streambeds make movement treacherous.
- Relevant Abilities: Environmental Awareness, Force Jump, Telekinesis, Pathrunning
A relentless mountain climb up black stone, with crumbling ledges, violent gusts, and no guardrails. Your muscles will burn. Mental fatigue meets physical exhaustion. When you reach the Cliffside Sanctuary, you'll be allowed warmth and rest.
- Relevant Abilities: Force Jump, Breathing Techniques, Force Barrier
- All team members must finish together.
- Those who abandon teammates will face in-character consequences, including a delayed recommendation for promotion.
- Those who support others, innovate, or show exceptional resilience, may get a mark from the council towards their eventual promotion.
- Those who finish first will receive a Hurrikaine Crystal for lightsaber construction.
- Every team member must roll 1d20 at the start of each leg in your first post for that leg, to determine how successful or unsuccessful you will be for the entirety of that leg.
- High rolls (15–20): You navigate the leg effectively, and may assist a struggling team member. Describe how you compensate for the terrain, weather, or physical toll.
- Mid rolls (8–14): You succeed, but with some setbacks or close calls that should be written into your post.
- Low rolls (1–7): You face notable obstacles—slips, stumbles, poor Force focus, or mental/physical exhaustion. Let your post reflect these hardships.
If at least one teammate rolls high, they may actively assist a teammate who rolled low—whether through the Force, shared gear, or simply offering a steady hand.
ECHO STONE BOOST
- After you have rolled your 1d20 at the start of each leg, you may then choose to roll a d6 for your Echo Stone attunement. (this will have to be done in Discord)
- The result of the Echo Stone roll is added to your main roll for that leg, whether positive or negative. Each additional role after the first boost role, may carry increasing risk.
- Starting on your second use, roll a d4 alongside your d6. If you roll a 1 on the d4, the Echo Stone backfires. 3-4, you may count whatever you roll you made with your d6. Rolling a 1 with the d4 could result in mental fatigue, disorientation, or the Force momentarily slipping from your grasp.
Special thanks and shout out to
Romi Jade
for the permission to use her subs here. <3
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