Lilla Syrin
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“The trials are difficult. Many try and fail, so I advise you not to be complacent.”
―Grand Master Satele Shan
The Trial of Skill was one of the oldest trials in the battery of tests preferred by the Order. While the test did consist of numerous displays of lightsaber technique, the main thing that the Jedi looked for when judging a potential Knight was their ability to avoid distraction through self-discipline.
In essence, the trial demonstrated a Jedi’s ability to overcome physical, mental, and combat challenges. The standard physical challenges ranged from climbing, enduring great, feats of endurance or even escape. The mental challenges were varied and could use Force abilities or use an aspect of duress.
The final part of the trial required a student to face off against some form of adversary, sometimes real and other times simulated. Lilla knew her master would not accept the latter and would find her a mission requiring all three elements to fulfil her given brief.
―Grand Master Satele Shan
The Trial of Skill was one of the oldest trials in the battery of tests preferred by the Order. While the test did consist of numerous displays of lightsaber technique, the main thing that the Jedi looked for when judging a potential Knight was their ability to avoid distraction through self-discipline.
In essence, the trial demonstrated a Jedi’s ability to overcome physical, mental, and combat challenges. The standard physical challenges ranged from climbing, enduring great, feats of endurance or even escape. The mental challenges were varied and could use Force abilities or use an aspect of duress.
The final part of the trial required a student to face off against some form of adversary, sometimes real and other times simulated. Lilla knew her master would not accept the latter and would find her a mission requiring all three elements to fulfil her given brief.