Emberlene's Daughter, The Jedi Generalist
- Intent: To create an npc master for the council
- Image Credit: Jedi Wookiee
- Role: Council placeholder
- Permissions: N/A
- Links: Ancilla
- Age: 120 years
- Force Sensitivity: Master
- Species: Wookiee
- Appearance: Rossi stands at an imposing 2.3 meters tall with a robust, muscular build typical of her species. Her fur is a rich brown with streaks of gray around her muzzle and shoulders, hinting at his age and wisdom. A prominent scar runs diagonally across her left shoulder, a memento from a past battle. She typically wears lightweight Jedi robes in earthy green tones, adorned with minimal gold armor on her shoulders and a utility belt. Her stance is proud, and her movements are deliberate yet graceful.
- Name: Rossi
- Loyalties: Silver Jedi/
Matsu Ike
- Wealth: Jedi Stipend
- Notable Possessions:
- Jedi Geologist Robes
- Lightsaber
- Skills:
- Lightsaber combat niman and djem so
- Languages:
- Basic
- Shyriiwook
- Xaczik
- Thykarann
- Personality: Rossi is fiercely loyal and stoic, embodying a quiet strength akin to a steadfast guardian. She speaks sparingly, preferring actions over words, and her deep growls in Shyriiwook convey a mix of warmth and authority. She has a habit of grooming his fur absentmindedly during downtime and shows a protective, almost paternal demeanor toward her allies. Her calm demeanor hides a sharp wit, revealed only to those she trusts. She also exhibits a deep reverence for nature, often pausing to honor fallen comrades with a moment of silence, reflecting her Wookiee heritage.
- Weapon of Choice: Single bladed lightsaber built into a club.
- Combat Function: Rossi excels in close-quarters combat, wielding her lightsaber with precision and power. Her mastery of Niman allows for balanced offense and defense, while Djem So enhances her ability to overpower opponents with strong, deliberate strikes. She works seamlessly alongside allies, using his size and strength to shield them while striking with calculated force. She relys heavily on her lightsaber skills rather than complex Force maneuvers. In team engagements, she coordinates with allies through subtle gestures and growls, adapting her strategy to protect weaker members while exploiting enemy weaknesses with relentless pressure.
- Force Abilities:
- Telekinesis
- Force Speed
- Force Sense
- Exceptional loyalty and protective nature, making her a reliable companion who will risk her life to safeguard those she serves.
- Highly skilled in lightsaber combat, providing strong frontline support with her ability to hold positions against multiple foes.
- Deep connection to the Force, enhancing her combat intuition and allowing her to anticipate enemy movements.
- Limited Force versatility, focusing mainly on combat-related abilities, leaving her vulnerable to non-combat challenges.
- Slow to adapt to unfamiliar tactics due to her preference for traditional combat styles, making her predictable in dynamic situations.
- Overprotective tendencies that can lead her to prioritize ally safety over strategic retreat, putting her at risk.
Origins on Kashyyyk
Rossi was born into the Krrsantan Clan, a fiercely proud warrior lineage on the verdant, tree-laden world of Kashyyyk. Nestled in the towering wroshyr trees of the Shadowlands, her clan was renowned for its martial prowess and deep connection to the natural rhythms of their homeworld. From a young age, Rossi displayed an innate strength and agility, often outpacing her peers in the clan's rigorous combat training. Her family revered the Wookiee code of honor, emphasizing loyalty, courage, and protection of the weak. Her mother, a revered clan storyteller, instilled in Rossi a love for Kashyyyk's myths, while her father, a master bowcaster craftsman, taught her discipline and precision.As a youngling, Rossi showed signs of an unusual sensitivity to her surroundings, often sensing danger before it appeared or calming distressed creatures with a touch. The clan elders whispered of the Force, though such concepts were rare among Wookiees, who valued physical strength over mystical arts. Rossi's early life was filled with the sounds of Kashyyyk's jungles howling winds, chattering fauna, and the rhythmic chants of her clan's war dances. Yet, her idyllic upbringing was shattered when slavers raided her village during a rare lunar alignment, a time when the clan gathered for a sacred rite.
Captivity and Resilience
At the age of twelve, Rossi was torn from her family by Trandoshan slavers, a cruel irony given the ancient enmity between Wookiees and Trandoshans. Sold to a Hutt cartel operating in the Outer Rim, she was forced into grueling labor in spice mines on Kessel. The harsh conditions tested her spirit, but Rossi's resolve never wavered. She learned to communicate sparingly, using silence as a shield against her captors' cruelty, earning her the nickname "The Quiet One" among fellow slaves. Her latent Force sensitivity manifested subtly during this time—small acts like sensing guard patrols or instinctively shielding others from falling debris, though she didn't yet understand these abilities.Over six years, Rossi endured physical and emotional scars, her once-vibrant fur matted and dulled by malnutrition and toil. Yet, her spirit burned with the memory of Kashyyyk's forests and her clan's teachings. She organized small acts of resistance, such as sabotaging equipment or sharing rations with weaker prisoners, fostering hope among the enslaved. Her defiance caught the attention of a Jedi patrol led by Matsu Ike, a Silver Jedi known for her compassion and unyielding sense of justice. During a daring raid on the Kessel mines, Matsu freed Rossi and others, sensing the Wookiee's latent Force potential and indomitable will.
Jedi Training and Growth
Matsu Ike, recognizing Rossi's resilience and untapped gifts, offered her a path to the Silver Jedi Order. Initially hesitant, Rossi grappled with leaving behind her dream of returning to Kashyyyk. However, Matsu's wisdom and tales of the Jedi as protectors of the galaxy resonated with Rossi's clan values. She accepted, becoming Matsu's apprentice at the Silver Jedi Temple on Kashyyyk, a poignant return to her homeworld. Training as a Jedi was challenging for Rossi, whose Wookiee instincts leaned toward direct action rather than the meditative discipline of the Force. Matsu tailored her training to embrace Rossi's strengths, blending Wookiee combat traditions with Jedi techniques.Rossi excelled in lightsaber combat, mastering Form VI for its versatility, which allowed her to integrate her natural agility and strength with Force-enhanced precision. She later adopted Form V, channeling her raw power into decisive, overpowering strikes, a nod to her warrior heritage. Her dual mastery made her a formidable duelist, capable of adapting to varied opponents. Off the battlefield, Rossi's Force sensitivity deepened, particularly in empathy and telekinesis, allowing her to sense others' emotions and manipulate her environment with finesse. Her quiet demeanor, a remnant of her time in captivity, became a hallmark of her presence, earning her the title "The Silent Guardian" among the Silver Jedi.
The Silent Guardian
Over decades, Rossi grew into a pillar of the Silver Jedi Order, embodying their mission to protect the innocent and uphold balance. Her loyalty to Matsu and the Order was unwavering, but she never forgot her roots, often returning to Kashyyyk to aid her people against threats like poachers or Imperial remnants. Her presence was a quiet force intimidating yet calming, her towering Wookiee frame contrasted by her gentle, deliberate actions. Rossi became known for her ability to defuse conflicts with a single, piercing gaze or a low, resonant growl, speaking only when necessary, her words carrying the weight of her experiences.Her missions took her across the galaxy, from defending refugee convoys to confronting Sith cultists. In one notable campaign, Rossi single-handedly held a bridge against a pirate onslaught, her lightsaber a blur of green light, earning her a place in Silver Jedi lore. Despite her prowess, Rossi remained haunted by her years in captivity, driving her to liberate enslaved worlds and mentor young Jedi with similar pasts. Her bond with Matsu evolved into a deep friendship, with the Jedi Master serving as both mentor and confidante.
