Private The arrival

[Matthew Varrec]

A ship appears in the Bastion'space, it seems to be in a pretty bad shape after leaving hyperspace and it's starting to fall right on the planet. The base can hear an emergency call from a robotic voice : "Mayday Mayday, we were attacked by pirates and we barely managed to get out of the fight, we're actually crashing on your planet, sending approximate coordinates, we'll be on the ground in 5 minutes."

"Captain, I think the ship will crash in 5 minutes on this planet named Bastion if we don't raise the ship right now. Say the same voice that sent the message.
-I know MIA, I know... I'm trying but the commands don't respond, I've lost the control. Respond Matthew Varrec, a bit irritated.
-I'm starting to think this is the end of the road for us, there's less than 30 percent chances we survive this.
-Stop stealing my job, it's me who is supposed to say things like this. His mouth twist into a smile. Keep on, we can do it, we went through worse.
-At least we have found your kind, Captain, I sent a message to tell them where we're landing.
-So they can found our remains, good idea MIA, did you tell them I want to be cremated ?
-Nope, sorry I forgot, do you want me to send another message to inform them of your wish ?
-Ha ! No, focus on the shield right now, give it all of the ship's powers, I'll get us out of here.
-Aye aye Captain !"

They're falling into Bastion' sky at high speed, the ship is falling appart and leaves an incandescent trail in the sky.

"Son of a... I can't restart the engines. MIA, ship's condition, now.
-We have less than 20 percent of power, the heat released by the friction of the atmosphere attacks the shields faster than termites. The engine is broken and we are gaining speed.
- We can do it, we CAN do it...
-No Captain, we can't, not both of us. I'm sorry.
-Sorry for wha... "



Matthew is violently shaken by the impact of the ship on the ground, interrupting his sentence, his seatbelt keeping him on place, he sinks into unconsciousness.

A few minutes after the crash, he manage to open his eyes with difficulty. His ship is in pieces and the cockpit was detached from the rest and went a bit further than the body of the ship.
He landed in a little forest now marked by the ship which left a deep scar in the earth, uprooting trees as it passed through it.
Matthew take a long look at the sky above his head, the top of the cockpit was torn off by the impact.

"God... Damnit... Mia, you're... Okay ? Ask Matthew with a shaking voice."
Only silence answered him.
He looks down only to see his computer completely destroyed, his AI with it.
He starts to get out of the ship's remains and he takes a deep look at it, for a long minute.

After what seemed like forever, he take a deep breath.
"... FUCK ! He scream with all of his rage, with everything he have in his lungs."
During his rage, he unconsciously sends a powerful wave into the Force.

He stay in front of the remains for a long moment, watching them, realizing that he lost everything he had, he managed to save his blaster pistol and some clothes in a wallet that was miraculously spared.

"Shit... What will I do now... MIA... You were on my side for so many years..."
He sighs and start looking around him.
"Well... I Guess I'll wait a couple of hours if someone had the emergency call... I also need to change, my clothes are completely torned..." he says as he starts to put on clean clothes, taking the opportunity to examine his wounds, apart from a few bruises, he has nothing."

 

[Varis Oakertain]

A morning hunt turned introduction

The morning was cold and dark. Varis had woken up early so that he would be in position before any prey had time to wake up and start moving around. Having gathered his personal gear, hunting cloak and clothing over his typical Diarchy uniform and a communicator in case his Lord and friend Rellik needed anything, he moved out.

After taking a speeder deep into the forest of Bastion he hopped off and began his ascend up a large mountain. He was going to use this vantage point to gather information and stalk his prey. Varis was hoping for a large beast of some kind to satisfy him for a few months worth of dinners. He preferred to live off of the land over the typical military cuisine.

As mid day approached he noticed something odd. Either a meteor or a ship coming down at high speeds. As he reached for his binoculars he received a transmission over his personal comm.
"Varis, come in. This is Diarch Rellik . We are getting reports from the Network that a ship has entered our orbit at random. They are sending distress signals, whoever is sending the signal fears they will need immediate first aid and general assistance. The sender must care for their crew. You are the only person in the vasinity. Please move immediately to the crash site, send out a report and while you are doing so we send a shuttle with a crew to come pick you and any survivors up. Order over."

Varis did not need to respond. His Lord knew that he would have his communicator on him at all times. Having received the intel, Varis grabbed his binoculars and looked to the crash site. The ship had landed in a smaller patch of forest than the one Varis was currently in. It would still take him thirty minutes to an hour to arrive. He best be on his way than. "A sunrise only lasts for so long."

Varis gathered his gear and hurried down the mountainside. Got on his speeder bike and began to dash through to the forest where the crash site had occurred.

After about 40 minutes he arrived, sure whoever is surviving heard his bike on the approach in the quietness of the forest he decided to not hide himself. The only precaution he took was leaving a small sticky mine on a nearby tree and pulling out his gun.

"Hello! Is anyone alive? My name is Varis Oakertain of the Diarchy. I have come to help any survivors. Please do not be afraid."

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Matthew Varrec

 

[Matthew Varrec]

After a moment, waiting in the foot of a tree, a bit hidden from the crashing site, Matthew heard something... no, someone, a certain Varis Oakertain. He start to get up, stretch a little and reajust his clothes (He put on clean clothes and threw the torn ones in the suitcase)
He thinks "Okay, deep breath, you lost everything but this is not the moment to show weakness." and start approaching the voice.

He start using his illusions just to dim the light around him and appear a bit darker and stop a few meters away of the man.

"Well, Hello, I'm glad someone heard the distress call. I am Matthew Varrec." He starts smug smiling again, hiding his emotions behind that mask. And he makes a deep respectful bow. He looks in a pretty good shape despite the crash.

"We... I mean, I crashed here maybe an hour ago after a little fight with some pirates, they caught me off-guard and I had to flee but..." He looks at the remains of his ship. "As you can see, landing is not my specialty"

 

[Varis Oakertain]

"Pleasure to meet you Matthew. Are there any other survivors or personnel in need of medical aid? I have a sack with some basic first aid supplies and I can at least help sustain someone until further help arrives." Varis knelt down and started rummaging through a sack. Organizing materials in case someone was in need.

"You know, you remind me of my Lord - Rellik. He is my direct superior and something about your aura feels familiar to his. I just do not know how to put it for sure. Either way, do you plan on taking anything from your ship as salvage? I can radio in to the rescue crew and they can bring a salvage team as well. Knowing them, they will store your parts in one of the basement levels of the main fortress itself. They are open to helping strangers if the stranger is open to them. This way if there is anything you are trying to fix, you will have it as long as you stay with us."

He points back towards the ship as he asked Matthew.

Matthew Varrec

 

[Matthew Varrec]

He takes another look to his ship.

"I don't think there's anything to save now and I was alone in this ship... In a way. But, if we manage to recover my AI, I'll be glad, she was with me for a long time. Your master's name is Lord Rellik ? I'm looking forward to meet him" He smiles even more "I think I was looking for you, you're a Sith Faction if i'm not mistaking ?"

He's slowly focusing some Force around him. "Just in case I'm wrong" He thinks.

 

[Varis Oakertain]

"Indeed we are, Lord Rellik and his brother Diarch Reign are the Co-heads of the Diarchy. That is how they are known amongst the galaxy at large. Between them they have gathered a large base of support."
The transport shuttle was beginning to descend towards the two men as they spoke.
"I will ensure all parts associated with your AI are taken into the base. Beyond that, I can assure you; you will have your opportunity to meet the leadership here."

Varis gathered his things, including the mine left on the tree. Several troopers came out of the transport but none of them seemed concerned with being attacked. More so they were ready to help aid any injured.

"Come with me, we will see you to your new temporary quarters."

Varis walked up the exhaust riddled ramp of the shuttle, into the plums of smoke and out of Matthews view. Preparing himself and the crew for the return home.

Matthew Varrec Diarch Reign

 

[Matthew Varrec]

Matthew relaxes a bit when he heard Varis. He watches the shuttle coming down to them.

"Thanks for your hospitality, I really hope we will work together in the future. I was alone for too long, time for me to join my forces with my kind."

He looks at Varis when he picked up his mine. "Cautious" He smiles a bit one more time.

He come in the shuttle, walking slowly but with confidence.

"It'll take a lot of time to recover what I just lost... those pirates will pay for it one day." He sighs "I'm following you Varis Oakertain. Do you have any title you want me to use ? I don't want to be rude with my host and comrades." Say Matthew as he looks for a seat in the shuttle.

 

[Varis Oakertain]

From the shuttle the passengers can clearly see a city with a mountain overlooking it. "We will be entering a facility within the mountain. We call it the Crucible. This is the main academy of the Diarchy. I will be taking you into the main entrance where we will than ascend the spire. Here you will meet any heads of the Diarchy who are currently on Bastion."

Varis pointed towards the mountain while explaining. A stern but kind look on his face as he moved to the cockpit. "Bring us down in the front towards the student entrance." Coming back to Matthew he had this to say. "Formality is not a large concern of the Diarchy but know this. Any violence will not be met with death but a fate worse than. There are many members of the Diarchy and you might see things some deem, unconventional. Keep your wits about you and be hospitable and the same will be returned in kind. Do not bother the students for now, their orders are strict."

Varis than gathered his things for the landing. Bringing out a communicator as well. "Lord Rellik, we are approaching the student entrance to the facility with the only survivor of the crash. I will bring him to you in the spire shortly. Varis, out."

Diarch Reign Diarch Rellik Matthew Varrec

 

[Matthew Varrec]

"Very interesting" He looks at the panorama then back at Varis. "Don't worry, I'm not here to cause any trouble, quite the opposite in fact. But I salute your professionalism towards your guests" He nod his head to Varis and after that, he takes another look outside.

"You have a very beautiful planet and facility, the Crucible you said ? I like it already" He smiles a bit. "I'm used to live in my old ship, I'm having a bit of an issue to picture how it feels to live in a place that big with other people... But I'll adapt with time."

His eyes wander into space for a moment then he looks at Varis and say "Oh I'm sorry, I completely forgot to thank you for rescuing me, everything went very quickly and I failed in all my duties of politeness. Thanks for everything, Varis Oakertain." He say the name with a deep respect in his voice and he bows a bit.

 

[Varis Oakertain]

"No problem Matthew, thank you for the complements. The honor of the planet goes to the heads of the Diarchy, with that lets get you introduced." The shuttle lands, a plum of smoke as the ramp lowers. The troopers exfil out of the shuttle and form into ranks on each side. Varis nods towards Matthew to follow.

Approaching the Crucible there are large open gates that were directly built into the mountain before them. "Be warned, these will close and lock with nightfall." As Varis led them inside the first floor was filled with personnel and students. "Follow closely, if you end up in the arena the students will not hesitate for a good fight." They made their way through winding corridors, if Matthew looked to the sides he would see libraries, cafeterias and even the arena.

Than a spiral staircase was before them. They moved upwards in what seemed like a never ending lift. eventually leading to a embroidered door. The star of the Diarchy in the center of dark fine wood. Gold embroidery around carvings shaping what appeared to be the current story of the brothers. Above the symbol two men holding their sabers towards the sky emphasizing the brothers moving towards the stars.

Varis opened the door to a wide open room with what appeared as a council chamber, various thrones and banners adorning the walls with a center that had a circle of fine marble that came from the Diarch's fathers home. Showing that those who knelt before them, knelt to his memory as well.

" Diarch Reign , Diarch Rellik . this is Matthew Varrec ." Varis bowed to the Diarchs and council, than to Matthew as well.

Than Varis moved behind Matthew and stood at the door with both hands postured in respect.

Diarch Reign Diarch Rellik Matthew Varrec

 

[Matthew Varrec]

As he follow Varis through the corridors, Matthew put his hands on his back, Varis can see that he's shaking a bit.
He looks everywere, quickly, his eyes seems to scan every part of his surroundings as he listen Varis presenting the rooms.

He thinks "Stay calm, stay calm, this place is huge, I can sense a lot of people around us, I need to keep my cool. That was a long time since I felt like this" He make a tense smile, trying to contain his emotions, he's currently very excited and the adrenaline is starting to slowly kick in.

After a minute like this, he suddenly take a discreet but deep and long breath and he calms instantly as they arrive in front of the council chamber.
He'll bow very deeply in front of anyone in the council.

 

[Diarch Reign]

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Location: Bastion | The Crucible of Order High Council Chamber
Tags: Darth Nexion Diarch Rellik Matthew Varrec Damos Vakaro Shan Pellian Darth Nathrax Tashsi Qsa

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Lord Reign, one of two Diarchs and heads of the Diarchy, was listening to the reports of troop and naval movements, as well as logistic plans from his high councilors. He was seated, in his seat in the high council chamber, his black and gold robes draped around him.

Looking towards the door as Varis Oakertain entered, he held a hand up to signal a pause in the discussion. Of course Lord Rellik had advised him of the stranger's approach, so the older Diarch was expecting this intrusion.

motioning the trusted bodyguard to the center of the chamber, after the man bowed and introduced Matthew Varrec , the Diarch said
"Thank you Varis, Please, stay near by"

Turning his attention to the newcomer in the center of the room, Reign leaned forward, his hands steepled in front of him. Quietly assessing the other man within the force. Reign could sense power, but, among the powerful, just a man like the rest of them.

With a welcoming smile, Reign spoke

"Welcome Matthew, Varis here tells us that you've had an eventful day. Pirates was it?"
The Diarch pauses for a moment, before continuing.

"My name, is Lord Reign, welcome to our home.. tell me, what brings you in to Diarchy space?"

 

[Matthew Varrec]

"Nice to meet you Lord Reign, indeed rival pirates who ambushed me near an asteroid. I barely escaped and fell on your beautiful planet. It's just another day for me to be completely honest" He said with a warm smile and another bow in front of Lord Reign.

Lord Reign, and anyone in the room can sense that Matthew have a very deep connection with the Force. Actually he's like water : very calm and quiet but there's a menace far away, a storm that can be released at any moment. He's certainly not the most powerful man they've encountered but he's not a light user of The Force.

"I was looking for you. Well, I was not imaginating coming in these cirmustances but there we are. I heard about you in a pirate station and I wanted to meet my kind, proving them help if I can. I was alone for a long time, I think it's the moment for me to join the herd."

 

[Darth Nexion]

Location: Bastion | The Crucible of Order High Council Chamber
Tags: | Diarch Rellik | Matthew Varrec | Damos Vakaro | Shan Pellian | Darth Nathrax | Tashsi Qsa | Diarch Reign

Nexion was barely staying awake in this meeting. He wasn't one for long winded debriefs or meetings, even if he tolerated doing them. But this was just going on and on and on. He knew he should have done this via hologram rather than make the trip all the way here in person. Much to his thanks, the meeting was interrupted by Reign's bodyguard bringing in some random pilot who crashed on the planet.

When hearing of how the man came to be on the planet, and feeling the man's connection to the force, Nexion couldn't help but grin in amusement.

"You mean to say you couldn't handle a few pirates, despite that power you have? You must not be trained very well, huh? My mistake, that implies you have any proper training, but based upon your story, you're just some random gun."

Nexion leaned back in his chair, his grin not faultering.

"'Join the herd?' You aren't even worth being considered for the 'herd's' meat shield."

 

[Matthew Varrec]

Matthew freezes in place when he heard Darth Nexion, his smile will tighten and he will grit his teeth.

He thinks "No conflicts, no violence, remember, stay calm Matthew"

"Well, I'm sure even someone as strong as you have a moment were you put your guard down. And as the question of my worth..." He said with a weary tone.

Illusion : His eyes will turn green as he look at Nexion, the air thickens, the light is slowly fading and the temperature too.

"If you want I can show you, if your guts can handle it" This time, the tone is a bit menacing.

He keeps a tight smile, obviously, he didn't appreciate the tone of Nexion and he slowly start to get tense, a few more pushes and he'll probably explode. Nexion just touched a sensitive topic.

 

[Darth Nexion]

Location: Bastion | The Crucible of Order High Council Chamber
Tags: | Diarch Rellik | Matthew Varrec | Damos Vakaro | Shan Pellian | Darth Nathrax | Tashsi Qsa | Diarch Reign

Nexion smirked at the new arrival in their chambers. He had some bite to him, that alone made this meeting far more interesting than it was originally. Upon seeing the man's eyes glow green and feel a change in the room's atmosphere, Nexion looked on uminpressed. Even still sitting in his chair, his hands began to release green smoke that trailed along the floor.

"While your little parlour trick is only mildly amusing, I must say I'd be more than happy to see how you can do. Then, while you try to display your pathetic attempt at intimidation, I can figure out how to use your body when I'm done with it. Maybe when I, someone of worth, is finished with your corpse, you may be then be ready to join our 'herd' as an entertainer."

Nexion's grin never faltered, but rather grew as he spoke. The smoke, indicative of his necromancy, covered the floor of the Council chamber.

 

[Matthew Varrec]

His smile will vanish instantly as he look at nexion.

His mind focus on what's coming next to make them tangible, and dangerous.

"Never sell the bear's skin before killing it." He said on a very menacing tone.

Tangible Illusion : Two creatures will get out of the floor on the sides of Matthew, their skin is so pale that you can almost see their organs, They look like a humanoïd but larger with long arms and claws at their ends and two legs. They look skinny but they clearly seems to move fast as they are shaking at high speed looking in the direction of Nexion with their faceless heads. For the moment, they seem to wait a signal.

"Maybe YOU want to entertain my little friends, they haven't eaten in a while" Said Matthew with a deeper voice. "And, don't make the mistake that they are simples illusions, they can hit you pretty hardly"

 

[Darth Nexion]

Location: Bastion | The Crucible of Order High Council Chamber
Tags: | Diarch Rellik | Matthew Varrec | Damos Vakaro | Shan Pellian | Darth Nathrax | Tashsi Qsa | Diarch Reign

Nexion, grin still on his face, rose from his chair. With the green smoke of his necromancy covering the floor, it no longer released from his hands. He paid little to no attention to the creatures by the man's side, though intrigued he was. His head tilted slightly to the right, staring right at the man in the chamber.

"Oh my, such anger after a few words? If you can't handle a few harmless words from me, you really aren't fit to be a Sith. But, I'll indulge you, so tell me..."

Nexion's fingertips began to spark with lightning, as one bolt struck at his 'opposition's' foot.

"... What would happen to these pets of yours if I strike you 'pretty hardly'?"

 

[Matthew Varrec]

When he heard the "If you can't handle a few harmless words" He will jump slightly because of that and also a bit because of the lighning strike at his foot.

"That day was exhausting, he's right in a way... I'm loosing my temper too quickly... what a hecking day" He thinks.

He take deep long breath and snaps his fingers and his little monsters vanishes into the void then he join his hands on his back and start smiling again.

"It depens, they can tear you appart... But if I'm completely honest, they will vanish if I loose my focus. And you were right, I admit it. I don't need to release my anger against something harmless" He bow in front of Nexion with that smug smile "My apologies"

 

[Damos Vakaro]

Tags: Tags: | Diarch Rellik | Matthew Varrec | Shan Pellian | Darth Nathrax | Tashsi Qsa | Diarch Reign | Darth Nexion​

He's fawning. Damos said to himself as Matthew begged for forgiveness before his fellow counselor. He knew that Nexion would quickly entertain their newest guess while Damos sat in his chair. Sure this Matthew had a connection to the force and had some swagger. But what was under that? Damos wondered. He just threatened the council with illusions and immediately curbed the moment Nexion postured.

Damos was curious to see what the other councilors would do while Nexion was having his fun, but Damos was interested in their newest guess. "You have quite the nerve." Damos said to Matthew Varrec . "We welcome you as a guest and then you threaten a member of our High Council with apparitions." He felt that Matthew had an angle but he wasn't looking to crack anything out of him yet. He wished to learn more about him.

"Back on Jutrand if you threatened a Sith Lord, you'd blink and be one with the force. So where are you from Matthew?"