Darth Veles
Sweet Avreet
This wasn’t his first visit to Dagobah, not by far. Having a good idea what to expect from its native inhabitants, he was prepared in that aspect. Unfortunately, not even the Sith lord knew the exact nature of the trials awaiting him and his allies. Their strength in numbers did not equal success, although it signed the First Order took securing Darth Sidious’ heritage very seriously. Where they saw proving their right to all artifacts dating back to the First Galactic Empire, the Sith lord spied an opportunity to insult a rival. Knowing her to wield Palpatine’s fabled weapon, a compromise’s been reached and Darth Veles accompanied the Ren on their mission to Dagobah, utilizing one of the discreet stealth vessels kindly provided by the First Order to penetrate the enemy borders and reach their destination unnoticed.
Not many settlements and villages dotted the surface, each a rarity rather than anything else. Dagobah did not need sentient beings to be treacherous – in fact, visitors often ended up being a welcome source of meat unless they properly prepared themselves for the native fauna and flora. That, and Darth Veles’ old rival was infamous for birthing Sithspawn and conducting heretical rituals for restless spirits to eternally haunt the eerie mists rolling over the burping swamps. None knew the exact resting place of Palpatine’s blade, but several villages have been wiped out in this area, their inhabitants butchered no matter their age or gender – a telltale sign of Venefica’s demented work.
There, deeper in the marsh tainted with the dark side, their prize awaited rescue.
The land was mushy, but stable enough to permit their stealth ship’s landing, placing the intimidating group as close to their targeted area as possible. The first to march from the metal beast’ belly, Darth Veles, halted once his webbed feet touched the ground. His bionic eye examined the surroundings, a careful observation before venturing further because a possibility. Showing slow, perfectly calculated motions wrapped in Imperial-esque elegance and ruthlessness, the Mon Calamari turned around to pay his companions a brief glance, checking on them. The amphibious Sith lord only hoped his dark side compatriots have readied themselves – and that the most droid-like members would face little trouble when treading an environment so hostile to their bodies.
It ultimately mattered little though. As long as Darth Sidious' lightsaber found its rightful owners, no sacrifice was too great.
At first glance the planet deceitfully pretended to be a calm destination, but those sensitive to the Force saw through the treacherous lie; the desolate land was particularly strong in the Force and brimming with life. Gnarltrees grew as far as eyes could see, silently towering high above the repugnantly smelling bogs while old branches covered in moss threatened to hide a Dagobah python waiting for its prey to pass below. One would be foolish to dismiss the hidden threats lurking within the marsh itself where the stagnant waters were deep enough though. The air was dense with humidity and a white, thick fog rolled over the green, opaque surface of the swamps, carrying a lingering, foul stench of sulphur originating from the gooey muck that severely impacted mobility.
A splash occasionally broke the monotone buzzing of insects and letting the unfortunate souls treading the land know they were never truly alone, always watched and hunted.
Not many settlements and villages dotted the surface, each a rarity rather than anything else. Dagobah did not need sentient beings to be treacherous – in fact, visitors often ended up being a welcome source of meat unless they properly prepared themselves for the native fauna and flora. That, and Darth Veles’ old rival was infamous for birthing Sithspawn and conducting heretical rituals for restless spirits to eternally haunt the eerie mists rolling over the burping swamps. None knew the exact resting place of Palpatine’s blade, but several villages have been wiped out in this area, their inhabitants butchered no matter their age or gender – a telltale sign of Venefica’s demented work.
There, deeper in the marsh tainted with the dark side, their prize awaited rescue.
The land was mushy, but stable enough to permit their stealth ship’s landing, placing the intimidating group as close to their targeted area as possible. The first to march from the metal beast’ belly, Darth Veles, halted once his webbed feet touched the ground. His bionic eye examined the surroundings, a careful observation before venturing further because a possibility. Showing slow, perfectly calculated motions wrapped in Imperial-esque elegance and ruthlessness, the Mon Calamari turned around to pay his companions a brief glance, checking on them. The amphibious Sith lord only hoped his dark side compatriots have readied themselves – and that the most droid-like members would face little trouble when treading an environment so hostile to their bodies.
It ultimately mattered little though. As long as Darth Sidious' lightsaber found its rightful owners, no sacrifice was too great.
At first glance the planet deceitfully pretended to be a calm destination, but those sensitive to the Force saw through the treacherous lie; the desolate land was particularly strong in the Force and brimming with life. Gnarltrees grew as far as eyes could see, silently towering high above the repugnantly smelling bogs while old branches covered in moss threatened to hide a Dagobah python waiting for its prey to pass below. One would be foolish to dismiss the hidden threats lurking within the marsh itself where the stagnant waters were deep enough though. The air was dense with humidity and a white, thick fog rolled over the green, opaque surface of the swamps, carrying a lingering, foul stench of sulphur originating from the gooey muck that severely impacted mobility.
A splash occasionally broke the monotone buzzing of insects and letting the unfortunate souls treading the land know they were never truly alone, always watched and hunted.
[member="Samka Derith"] [member="Kyrel Ren"] [member="HK-68"] [member="Boo Chiyo"] [member="Kaalia Voldaren"]
