Emberlene's Daughter, The Jedi Generalist
- Intent: To create an npc master for the council
- Image Credit: Jedi Twi'lek
- Role: Council placeholder
- Permissions: N/A
- Links: Ancilla
- Age: 25
- Force Sensitivity: Master
- Species: Twi'leks (Rutian)
- Appearance: Shada Jarrus stands at an imposing yet graceful height, her lithe muscles sculpted from years of combat training and survival on Ryloth. Her skin is a captivating tapestry of oceanic hues beginning with the bright turquoise of Manaan, flowing into the deeper medium blue of Dac, then shifting to a stormy greenish-blue like an ocean before a tempest, and deepening to a rich, near-black where the waters grow thick and mysterious. This gradient enhances her Twi'lek heritage, complemented by medium-length lekku that are both elegant and expressive, adorned with subtle silver bands marking her Jedi rank. Her physique is athletic, with a dancer's agility and a warrior's strength, her movements fluid yet powerful. Her eyes, a piercing amber, reflect her fierce spirit, while her expression often carries a confident smirk, softening only for close allies. She wears her Ossus Guardian Robes with pride, the headdress framing her face, accentuating her striking beauty and formidable presence.
- Name: Shada Jarrus (Aliases: The Battle Wraith, Battle Goddess; Titles: Jedi Master, Guardian of Ossus)
- Loyalties: Silver Jedi/
Matsu Ike
- Wealth: Modest Jedi stipend, earned through her service to the Silver Jedi Order, with no significant personal wealth or corporate ties.
- Notable Possessions:
- Lightsaber
- Ossus Guardian Robes
- Numa Class Headdress
- Skills: Master of lightsaber combat (specializing in Form VII, Juyo); exceptional hand-to-hand combatant with inhuman strength and speed; skilled in perception to sense Force signatures and combat readiness; proficient in piloting small Jedi starfighters; enjoys crafting small sculptures from salvaged starship metal in her rare downtime; rare Force ability to briefly accelerate her recovery through meditative focus.
- Languages:
- Basic
- Twi'leki
- Personality: Shada exudes a bold, tomboyish confidence with a love for combat that intimidates most around her, especially male Jedi who find her beauty and prowess overwhelming. Her straightforward honesty, rooted in the Jedi virtue of integrity, makes her admired by female peers yet unapproachable to many males unless they prove themselves in battle. She's flirtatious with women, teasing playfully without serious intent, but holds impossibly high standards for men, acknowledging them only if defeated in combat. Her mannerisms include a habit of cracking her knuckles before a fight and a rare, warm smile reserved for close allies like Matsu Ike. Despite her strength, she harbors a quirky fear of Sith apparitions, avoiding haunted battlefields, and struggles with financial responsibility, often borrowing credits she repays belatedly.
- Weapon of Choice: Lightsaber, complemented by her Force-enhanced physical prowess.
- Combat Function: Shada thrives in direct combat, using her Juyo mastery and godlike speed to overwhelm foes with aggressive, unpredictable strikes. She excels at leading charges or holding key positions, working best alongside disciplined allies who can support her relentless style. Her focus on offense makes her a liability in prolonged defensive scenarios, where her stamina, though vast, can be taxed without support.
- Force Abilities: Proficient in telekinesis, Force speed and accelerated healing; advanced perception to detect force signature; limited use of a Force repulse.
- Unmatched combat prowess, capable of dominating most opponents with speed and strength.
- Keen perception, allowing her to anticipate and counter enemy movements effectively.
- Financial irresponsibility, often leaving her reliant on others for resources.
- Vulnerability to fear of Sith spirits, which can hinder her in certain encounters.
- Over-Reliance on Offensive Momentum: Shada's mastery of Juyo and her aggressive, relentless combat style make her a devastating force in direct confrontations, but this hyper-offensive approach leaves her vulnerable when momentum is disrupted. Opponents who can force her into a defensive stance through tactics like sustained ranged attacks, environmental traps, or overwhelming coordinated assaults—can exploit her discomfort in prolonged defensive scenarios.
Shada Jarrus was born on Ryloth, in the rugged outskirts of Lessu, to a Twi'lek clan famed for its resilience against slavers and its deep connection to the planet's desert-ocean duality. Her skin, a mesmerizing gradient reflecting the seas of the galaxy ranging from the turquoise of Manaan to the deeper medium blue of Dac, shifting into a stormy greenish-blue like an ocean before a storm, and deepening to a near-black where the waters run thick and profound marked her as unique even among her kind. With lithe, well-defined muscles honed from childhood labor and training, and medium-length lekku that swayed with a graceful strength, Shada stood out as a figure of both beauty and power. Her early life was shaped by the harsh winds of Ryloth, where she protected her clan from raiders, her Force sensitivity first manifesting as an uncanny ability to sense approaching danger.
At age ten, during a Silver Jedi mission led by Matsu Ike to liberate Twi'lek settlements, Shada's talents caught Matsu's eye. Her clan, though reluctant, entrusted her to the Jedi, seeing her potential as a beacon for their people. Taken to the Ossus enclave, Shada's training began under Matsu's stern yet nurturing guidance. Her combat style was influenced by a rogue Jedi exile, Korran Vex, whom she encountered during a skirmish on Ryloth. Korran, a battle-maniac exiled for his aggressive teachings, instilled in her a love for dominating foes, a trait she carried into her mastery of Form VII, Juyo. Matsu later tempered this wildness, teaching her to channel it into the Jedi path.
As a padawan, Shada's reputation grew, her striking appearance and unmatched skill earning her the moniker "Battle Wraith." Her beauty, framed by her oceanic skin tones and elegant lekku, made her the subject of awe, yet her prowess intimidated male peers, who rarely dared approach her unless challenged in combat. She joined Matsu's council early, her honesty and combat feats earning her the Ossus Guardian Robes and Numa Class Headdress during a ceremony on Kashyyyk. Her love for fighting often frustrated her, as few opponents tested her fully, a concern noted by Matsu and Master Torin Kael, who encouraged her to seek balance. Shada resisted, finding renewal in Matsu's presence and the camaraderie of her allies.
Her financial troubles began in her teens, borrowing credits for training gear or betting on sparring matches, always repaying with mission earnings. Her flirtatious nature emerged during training, teasing female padawans playfully, though she remained straight, dismissing men as unworthy unless they bested her a standard set after defeating a boastful Jedi Knight at fourteen. A defining moment came on Felucia, where she held off a Sith ambush, her speed shattering enemy lines, though a Sith apparition's appearance forced a rare retreat, revealing her fear of spirits.
As a Jedi Knight, Shada's journey took her across the galaxy, from defending Mon Cala's coral cities to clashing with pirate fleets on Nar Shaddaa. Her bond with Matsu deepened, mirroring a mentor-student loyalty, with Shada occasionally roughhousing playfully to relieve stress. A pivotal encounter on Tatooine saw her acknowledge a young Jedi, Kael Torv, as a man after a grueling duel, shifting her respect toward him. Yet, her quest for worthy opponents continues, her history a blend of warrior spirit and Jedi ideals, driven by an unyielding honesty and a desire to honor her Ryloth roots.
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