Welcome Back, Child [Iella E'ron / Open]

[Thurion Heavenshield]

The Silver Temple​

Voss​

"Thurion, something has happened. I'm leaving the Jedi Order and the Republic behind."
"W-what? Why, Master?"
"The Order has gone too far, and did some bad things, even though they didn't mean to. But I cannot just sit idly by and watch what I've believed in for so long crumble before my eyes."
"B-but... But where will you be going?"
"Master Jaxton and a few others are leaving as well. We're going to a planet called 'Teth', far away from the Republic."
"Teth...? But - when are you leaving, Master?"
"Tonight, Thurion. I'm leaving tonight, and I fear I won't come back in a long, long time..."
"I... Let me come with you, Master! Please!"
"Thurion... Are you sure? Would you be so willing give up everything you've come to know here at the Jedi Temple?"
"Y-you... You are my everything, Master Asha. I will follow you everywhere."

Countless other memories swirled about his weary head as Thurion stood upon the balcony overlooking the planet Voss. The ghost of his beloved Asha would never truly leave him, nor did he wish her to. Her spirit watching over him has been instrumental in shaping him into what he is today, and every waking moment the man, now standing in the shoes of a once small boy being carried in her arms from the fire that took from him everything, hopes that she would approve of his choices in life. It seems an eternity ago; the day he followed Asha to Teth, thereby leaving the Jedi Order behind and branded a rogue and a renegade. 15 years ago, now...

Times were changing: the Levantine Sanctum, now a blossoming ideal made reality, has recently been looking for friendship in the Order of the Silver Jedi. That day had now come and the two look upon eachother as brothers, sisters, and allies. So it was that he, recently dubbed Master Heavenshield by his peers, arrived on Voss to see his friend, Jedi Master [member="Iella E'ron"]. They had met before on Tython, back when he had just been knighted and she was still with the Jedi Order. An immidiate respect and friendship began to flourish between the two, and it was for this reason Thurion had come to the Silver Temple with a request in tow. One he had been carrying around in the back of his head for 15 years.

A breeze swept across the balcony where he was stood, flowing through his golden hair and tickling his beard. Robes fluttered in the mild wind as he gazed into the distance. Every time, he thought he could make out the shape of his master on the horizon, and each time he thought he did, he wished she would be smiling back at him.

 

[Coci Heavenshield]

Much work had been completed and much work still remained. As Iella walked back to the Silver Temple she wrapped her cloak around her body not so much to keep out the breeze whipping around her, but more for comfort as she felt safe within it's folds, just as she does with the Silver Jedi Order. Her mind on most matters concerning the Silver Jedi, but today she allowed them to filter away and focused on the joy of news that the Levantine Sanctum and The Order of the Silver Jedi, have formed an alliance. There is still much to be discussed with them and she looked forward to a meeting with their leadership.

However, someone more immediate required her attention, a man she had come to know and respect, [member="Thurion Heavenshield"]. A smile formed on her face at this thought and she is looking forward to seeing him again. Her eyes lifted to the full length of the Silver Temple and fell on the distance figure of a man standing high on the balcony, the long blonde locks unmistakable and with the recognition of who it was, she quicken her pace. The Order of the Silver Jedi first visitor, and one that had the grace and heart to give them the honour of his presence.

Climbing the stairs to the room that held the balcony, Iella approached and stood by the door frame. "What do you see, Master Heavenshield?", she asked softly noting his gaze across the planet as if lost to thought.

"Welcome to Voss and to the Silver Temple Thurion", she added after a pause as she moved next to him, dropping all rank and protocol.

 

[Thurion Heavenshield]

"I see the past, and the events which brought me to where and who I am now." His answer to her question was as puzzling to himself as it must've been to her, though such was not his intention. "Thank you for your welcome, Lady Iella. The home you have created for your people is a beautiful one, rivalling the likes of Tython itself." His head turned to the woman next to him, eyes tracing her facial features until they settled upon her blue eyes. The beauty and kindhearted nature of the Jedi Master in his presence was truly remarkable, and he could see why so many had already flocked to her side. "And thank you for seeing me, Master. I apologise for coming here on such short notice."

His body now facing her fully, Thurion delicately plucked her hand within his and placed a gentle kiss upon it, bowing towards her as he did. "It's good to see you again, [member="Iella E'ron"]", he said to emphasise his gratitude to her and the Silver Jedi in general. The last time they'd met, as well as the first, was on Tython. The spirits of his earliest memories in the Jedi Order haunted him throughout his visit there, causing him much distress. She had remained with him; given him the strength to pull through and face his demons. This fair woman standing before him had every ounce of his respect and friendship for this reason, and all he could do for the moment was smile at her.

 

[Coci Heavenshield]

"You are welcome here anytime you wish to visit us Thurion and it is good to see you again too", she smiled back. The warmth of his kiss on her hand lingered there for a moment, she too holds her friend in high esteem and he is among the few she allows such familiarity. She placed the hand on his arm as she turned to look out over Voss.

She remembered very well their meeting on Tython and the place itself, a day etched in her mind as he emotionally crumbled before her, he had faced a past one only he knew of and his catharsis open to her and because of this they had a 'bond' that would last until they become one with the force. Tython, oh such beauty and strength and she will miss it, much memories for her there too but now a different path is before her and those that have come to join the Silver Jedi.

"There is much to talk about, and I look forward to meeting with the leadership of Levantine Sanctum soon, but there is something more on your mind I think", she said softly now turning her head to look at his face. "Tell me Thurion, what can I do to help? .. something plagues your mind".

[member="Thurion Heavenshield"]

 

[Thurion Heavenshield]

Nodding slowly as Iella had spoken, as if to think of what he would say next, he looked down at the ground between the two. "Iella, I... I left the Order when I was 10 years old. I joined my master as she and a few other former Jedi went off to form what has now become the Levantine Sanctum. I relinquished my status and rank among the Jedi without remorse or hesitation, just so that I could follow her wherever she'd go. But now..." His foot began scratching the floor beneath him, as if unsure of how to phrase what came next. "I never gave up on the Jedi ideals - neither did the ones leading the Levantines. What I gave up was what the Order was turning into, and recent events have only reassured me I did the right choice all those years ago."

Finally the man looked back up into the eyes of [member="Iella E'ron"] as he was about to come to the source of his visit here. "I wish to return to my roots, Master E'ron. I am a Jedi at heart, even though I do not adhere to the Order. When I left, they branded me a rogue and a traitor, just as they did all the others who left. I ask of you to reinstate me into the Jedi ranks, Lady Iella." Thurion then suddenly dropped on one knee before her. "Forgive this humble man's request, milady."

 

[Coci Heavenshield]

Iella let out a sigh as Thurion began to speak of the past and the events over this path of his life. She had no doubt that similar words would be spoken about the Jedi that left the Order in order to pursue a different path to that of the Jedi Order.

Her face etched in thought with her brow knitted, as she remember such words about them at the time of their departure, she only a Padawan then. It was this memory that made her believe the best cause of action for the Silver Jedi was to go into seclusion until such time that is right to reveal themselves. She showed no emotion now as she looked down into his face as he knelt before. His request would not be denied.

"Some people believe to be a Jedi is to wear the robes and walk under the Jedi Order Symbol, others believe it's only purpose is to rid the Galaxy of darkness by every means possible. Then others believe is to sacrifice everything in order to achieve a greatness for themselves .. It is hard to define what is Jedi, but it is not simply being a member of the Jedi Order, it is a Way of Life. To follow the code for guidance, not the rule, allow yourself to learn so to teach, allow yourself to make mistake but learn from them, question everything in order to find answer not about the Force but more importantly about oneself. You don't even have to be attuned to the force to call yourself Jedi, if you walk the path of the Jedi Way", she stopped herself.

"I don't believe you stopped being a Jedi, not because you left the Order, not because you walked out the doors of the Temple, it does not remove from ones heart that easy", she smiled.

Iella took two paces back and removed her lightsaber from her belt, she ignited the white blade and saluted Thurion as he knelt before her, in a sweeping arc before her face. She extended her arm until the live white blade neared his right shoulder, although there is no Padawan Braid to sever, this ancient ritual proceeded for those of the higher ranks.

"Please rise Jedi Master Heavenshield. .. .. ..", she said with even tone, ".. and never kneel before me again", she whispered with a smile.

[member="Thurion Heavenshield"]

 

[Thurion Heavenshield]

Looking back up at the blonde stood over him, blade in hand, his joy was uncontainable. He slowly arose to his feet, head held high and proud, smiling as wide as he could. It was an unavoidable side-effect of the brief ceremony. For what seemed like an eternity all he could do was stand there and gaze into [member="Iella E'ron"]'s eyes, his own eyes filled to the brink of everlasting gratitude and joy of a young boy. He then finally broke their stalemate by taking a step towards the woman and throw his arms around her smaller frame. "Thank you for this, Master. Thank you so much..." The words were intended for the woman in his embrace as much as the one he'd called 'master' throughout his youth.

The embrace lasted for several seconds longer than one would assume an ordinary hug would - not because he wished to keep his friend from her duties, but because he once more gazed into the distance while looking over her shoulder. Where he before could not barely make out the shapes he thought himself able to see, there now stood a woman with long, flowing raven hair, and eyes blue like ice. Her skin was milky-white and her robes had a bit of fabrics torn from it - the very same piece of cloth he'd adorned his lightsaber with after her funeral. Asha Seren was stood upon the horizon, looking back at her padawan with a smile on her face along with a nod of approval. Thurion's eyes began to tear up from the overwhelming joy he now felt, and slowly he rose a hand to wave at the form of his master off in the distance. She silently waved back at him, before turning around and walking off further into the distance until she was no longer there.

The embrace subsided as Thurion eventually pulled away from it. He kept Iella's hands firmly in his own, gently caressing her silky-smooth skin with both thumbs. "Thank you, my dear friend. I can never repay you for this. I shall aid your people however possible, as you see fit, Lady E'ron."

 

[Coci Heavenshield]

[member="Thurion Heavenshield"]

Iella's face showed her surprise as Thurion grabbed her in a hug, but she began to laugh more for the joy that he showed her. She understood this meant a great deal to him, but she had not realised the extent of it. His presence in the force pulsing with a lightness she had not felt before as if a heavy burden had been removed.

She wondered just how this would effect him now, such major changes in ones life and path can be a freedom to achieve more, to ascend to even more heights then even they would know. Iella now looked forward to seeing where this new freedom would take her dear friend.

"You are welcome, but I did nothing, this has been the result of a long journey that you took and a new journey is about to begin for you". She smiled more now.

"When you are ready, I would like to take you and show you around, and meet some of the other Silver Jedi that have worked so much to see this vision become a reality".

 

[Thurion Heavenshield]

Still beaming with joy and gratitude, Thurion again placed a delicate kiss onto [member="Iella E'ron"]'s hands, hesitant to ever let her go. She managed to embody everything good and decent in a person, and he quickly realised that it was people like her he wished to save from needless pain and suffering. She was a beacon of light; a shining example for all to follow. Her leadership over these former Jedi was all the more clear to him now, as her obvious compassion and kind heart was almost contagious when standing next to her.

"You're wrong, Iella. You've done so much, already. Just by bringing all these young people here and erecting this beautiful temple you've already proven to be a great leader and matriarch. You're an example to all of us, Lady E'ron." Again he made a slight bow via a nod in her direction. "I am ready. I would be honoured to be shown around this marvellous place, Master. Lead the way." With that he let go of her hands and gestured for her to begin the tour of the Silver Temple.

 

[Coci Heavenshield]

[member="Thurion Heavenshield"] @Everyone in The Order of the Silver Jedi.

She did not know what to say to such kind words, and her face flushed which rarely happens with Iella. "I do not stand alone in this", she could only say overwhelmed by the praise. She turned back toward the door that lead them into the room on the second floor. Guiding Thurion through the corridors, until they reached the upper mezzanine balcony which encompassed the room. Before them stood the blue monolith crystal, the light side of the force pulsing from it's very core and providing protection to all those that walked within the Silver Temple.

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Iella allowed the energy from the crystal wash through her .. and she stood for a moment in hesitation to drink it in. She was not sure if Thurion had seen the monolith, but without a word she guided him down the staircase to the lower level to greeting the Jedi that are here today.

 

[Maya Carrick]

Coming back into the temple having been out on a run, more then that bring back some meat for the kitchen, knowing that everything help. Been after this kind of creature for a while, it look like there would be some sport in hunting. Letting herself leave her robes behind up in one of the glass green house that seem to taken up as her room. Always liking the time to be alone to herself to think things to train. It was using her skills as a hunter different as more of the force flow throw here to sharpen her skills.

Calling to once again for Hunter to stay still. Finding it able to use her speed getting better at all her skills, so that one left the skill in her hand with a knife one that look like a AKK took, razor sharp. Coming back to the spot that there Hunter stay, giving him a command through the force, for her to hunt now. Coming back in her Akk Armor with her leather scale AKK knee high boots. Walking in like any other day, as now it seem that they had gotten use to her behavior of bring fresh kills in to the kitchen. Doing all the skinning before entering the place to even let the hides tan outside.

Only this time stepping seeing [member="Iella E'ron"] going over to her placing a kiss on her cheek softly before relieving anyone was there, giving her a playful wink, I got the creature I was after I do hope it has a sweet meat better then those other creature, or maybe just the cook. Bring the three skinned beaver-like animal up had all be gutted to. What do you think, Master Iella, I trained in my skills while out there all day. Then seeing that someone new was staying new with Master Iella [member="Thurion Heavenshield"]. Hi there, I'm Maya Whitelight, you look friendly....I would hug you but ... Stepping over if he would let her give him a kiss on the cheek. Oh Master who is this, new one to the order, I do like meeting new people, it always so lovely.

 

[Coci Heavenshield]

[member="Maya Whitelight"] [member="Thurion Heavenshield"] [member="Rasu Gan"] [member="Sochi Ru"] @Everyone

"Maya this is Master Thurion Heavenshield who has come to help us yes, he is a member of the Levantine Sanctum", she said. "I thank you for the kill Maya you are valuable in providing us food for our tables, which reminds me I must see to the vegetable gardens and the orchards".

"You know this is timely Maya, can you take that to the kitchens and have the cook prepare it for a barbeque? I have something to celebrate as Master Heavenshield has been reinstated as Master once more. I shall taken him to the gardens and start the fire, and rejoin us quickly Maya".

She moved toward the main entrance of the Silver Temple and waited on the upper platform that lead down into the walk ways. The Silver Jedi Gardens, which are still in progress and starting to become establish are located to the right. It is a fine day and perfect for this occasion.

 

[Mother Askani]

It was within the garden that Sochi provided some aid. She had a niche for nature, and saw to helping the plants grow at a much quickened pace, and aiding those that might have been in the process of dying. The temple relied on these sources. She stood amongst the green, and pointing out her hand, in an open palm. She caused several plants to grow quickly. Thus was her Consitor Sato ability. She turned around to walked back towards the entrance of the temple, her head moved from side to side slowly, as she inspected the rest of the garden.

Ru suddenly caught guise of Master Iella, and another. This one she hadn't the pleasure of meeting before, and so she made her way up to him seeing as how he must have been visiting for a specific reason. She walked up the walkways that lead to the platform they would be standing on. Her hands were clasped in front of her, fingers interlocked. She approached with a subtle smile, and she bowed after halting in her movements.

"Greetings, Master Iella." She said softly, and slowly as she turned her head to greet the other. "I'm Master Sochi Ru, welcome." She said wrapping up her salutations.

[member="Iella E'ron"] [member="Maya Whitelight"] [member="Thurion Heavenshield"]

 

[Maya Carrick]

Ohh, [member="Thurion Heavenshield"] Welcome to the order, winking at him playfully, as looked at him with her pinkish eyes. Maybe you can help teach me a few things. turning back to face [member="Iella E'ron"] with the same playfully full in, it after all had been a good hunt always came back in a very good mood, when being a lone all day. ​I like barbecue its so much fun, there food, Holding up the fresh kill again, lots of drinking, and lots and lots of fun to be had, we could even play some games. giving a playful winks again, how she love playing games, enjoying the drinking, and the gathering. After all she did enjoy seeing people being happy enjoying themselves.

I'll take these to T'uet, with another twinkle in her eyes, as to think that T'uet was a nickname that given to the wookie cook that they had liberated on one of the sliver order missions, had been so greatful that he wanted to come back to help. This finding out that he wsan't bad in the kitchen. Off she went to the kitchen of the temple.

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Greeted with a low couple of growls as he looked at the fresh kill in her hands, they had bonded after the bring back a lot of kills. Coming over picking her up giving her a bear hug before putting him. Down knowing he didn't understand basic much yet. Pointing to the garden out side, nodding as he growled a few more times. Knowing he understood that there would be cooking outside.

Coming out of the kitchen but going another direction then heading up and up until reaching her room/green house with some of the herbs used in the kitchen. Finding herself getting off her armor not knowing what kind of creatures where all out there yet, none yet had been to dangerous will for the Zeltron. Finding her way to the showers before coming back to put on clothing, thinking that since it was to be a party that wouldn't mind her in one of her body suits picking out a purple one, leaving her shoes off, putting up her hair with her clip claw lightsaber that very much that jewels look nothing more then a hair piece.

Finding her way back down out to the gardens, just the smell of flowers hitting her, brought great joy this finding herself getting lost, with some of the flowers, [member="Sochi Ru"] doing such a find job, noting the next time out she would pick her up some more seeds of plant not in the garden. That there wasn't more she could do it seem that there was a special about Master Ru they both liking to see the nature not just from the eyes but what lay underneath.

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[Connor Harrison]

It was him. He was sure of it.

Connor watched the group from above in the entrance to the Silver Jedi Temple and decided to follow them out to the gardens. He had to be sure.

Tapping his fingers down the smooth railing of the winding staircase, Connor moved swiftly over the bottom two steps and out to the gardens, seeing the group, lead by Master E'ron, moving at a leisurely pace amongst the beauty and serenity of the nature around them.

Breathing in the fresh air, he felt relaxed and at peace as he softly walked up behind them.

"Master E'ron, forgive my intrusion. May I stop you for a moment?"

From this close, a couple more new faces were before him but he waited for the tall man to turn around.

Thurion?



[member="Iella E'ron"] [member="Maya Whitelight"] [member="Sochi Ru"] [member="Thurion Heavenshield"]

 

[Thurion Heavenshield]

So many new faces greeted him upon his and [member="Iella E'ron"]'s descent down the stairs. The light of the enormous, blue crystal hovering at the centre of the grand hall appeared mesmerizing to Thurion, who was unprepared for the kiss planted upon his cheek by one [member="Maya Whitelight"]. She was carrying some sort of game, which struck him as quirky and somewhat hilarious considering. Before he had a chance to greet her back, she took off towards the kitchen after a few winks sent his way. She struck him as... lively and energetic, yet well-meaning in her bubbly nature. It was good to see such radiant youth among their numbers. It bode well for the future.

Iella showed him out to the gardens, where another greeted him: Master [member="Sochi Ru"]. A much more reserved greeting in the form of a bow along with a gentle smile met him, allowing him time to actually respond to the kindness and courtesy shown. "I thank you, Master Ru. I am honoured to partake in this lovely group of people, and I shall do my very best to ensure relations between the Levantine Sanctum and the Silver Jedi are as good as can be." The garden was huge, and beautiful beyond words, rivalling that of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. He could see himself spending a lot of time just sitting here, meditating while listening to the sound of birds and the humming of the bees. He finished off his greeting to Master Ru with a generous bow.

Before he could leave the steps leading out into the garden, a somewhat familiar voice struck him from behind. The man he saw upon turning around was one he'd met before, in another life, it seemed. "Connor?"

[member="Connor Harrison"] | @Everyone else

 

[Connor Harrison]

The sound of recognition made him smile, lowering his head to acknowledge Thurion, the one who had shown him a path forwards in what seemed like forever ago.

"Master Heavenshield. It's a pleasure to see you again. I was hoping the stars would bring us together again."

Raising his head, the great mans' warmth and aura comforted Connor in a way nothing else could, almost like...a guardian. He had taken him from a low point on Rhen Var, introduced him to others in a similar position and given him the courage and determination to make something of himself. Maybe it was he who had bridged the gap between Master E'ron and himself to bring him to the Order?

Either way, it was nice to see the gentle giant once more. He looked into his blue eyes and spoke form the heart.

"Thank you. For everything."

He stepped back and inclined his head to [member="Sochi Ru"] and [member="Iella E'ron"] before him.

"Master...Sochi Ru? My name is Connor Harrison. It's a pleasure to meet you, finally. I have seen you around the Temple but never crossed your path. And Master E'ron, my apologies for the intrusion."

He backed away once more.

"I'll be heading back now. I just had to say hello to an old friend."

In a small mock solute with his index and middle finger, he gave them a smile.


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[Cambria Zadira]

The Rutian Twi'lek was on her way out through the Temple's garden area to the meadow near the spot where Clan Kaadu's training dojo was being constructed to do some mediation katas when the Silver Jedi Guardian came across Master [member="Iella E'ron"] showing around what looked to be a newcomer to the Order. The blonde man though did not appear to be a Padawan nor even a Knight, but another Master by the way he carried himself and his sage aura came through the Force.

Bri made her way over to the small group that had gathered in the garden around them and waited her turn to introduce herself to [member="Thurion Heavenshield"] bowing her head and twitching her lekku respectfully to all, but more reverently to the Masters.

"Salutations… I am Knight Cambria Zadira. Welcome amongst us," she greeted with a smooth yet thick Twi'lek accent.

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[Rasu Gan]

With her back pressed against the cool, stone column, Rasu stared up into the golden sky, watching as the sun cast its rays upon the close-orbiting moon as it slowly rose into its own position on the horizon. From her perch at the top of the temple, Rasu turned her gaze downwards, her eyes catching sight of many ant-sized Temple dwellers going about their own business. The Order had truly turned into its own.

Her mind was diverted behind her however, as multiple Force signatures now made their way onto the rooftop gardens, their voices slowly being carried to the Shi'idos ears. Rising from her seat, she leaped down from the stone roof and landed nimbly upon the gardens floor, the sweet scent of various fruit and flowers being carried to her nose by the wind. She continued forward, slowly at first, until the owners of the multiple voices came into view, picking up her pace as she recognised the Jedi present.

She cast a warm smile as she stood beside Sochi, raising her hand in greeting towards the newcomer. She quickly added her own welcoming to the man, cutting in after Knight Cambria before anyone else could speak their piece. "Master Rasu Gan. It is a pleasure Master Heavenshield." she said holding out the same hand to shake the man's, having caught his name by one of the Padawans on her way over. "I hope you've enjoyed your stay so far on Voss."


[member="Thurion Heavenshield"] [member="Iella E'ron"] [member="Sochi Ru"] [member="Maya Whitelight"] [member="Cambria Zadira"]

 

[Thurion Heavenshield]

The sight of an old friend made Thurion beam with even more joy, as he was glad to see the troubled man he once met on Rhen Var enjoy himself in the company of these fine people, and he didn't look worse for wear either, after all this time. "Our paths have crossed again, Padawan Harrison. I am pleased to see you've found your calling in life." he said, punctuating the fact that his friend seemed to have rediscovered his connection to the Force, all while reaching out to place a hand on the man's shoulder. "Seems like not all I once told you was for naught, eh, old friend?" he mused. "You have nothing to thank me for. Thank you for letting me help you back on Rhen Var. Thank yourself." With that, he saw his friend off and was immidiately greeted by others who had assembled at the scene.

The next to greet him was [member="Cambria Zadira"], the Twi'lek. He hadn't met with one of these blue-skinned beauties since he left the Jedi Order over 15 years ago. He took a bow. "I thank you, Knight Zadira. My name is Thurion Heavenshield, here on behalf of the Levantine Sanctum, whose members wishes long and prosperous peace and co-operation between our two people. Together, we may accomplish many goals one of us could not." Then there came a Shi'ido in possession of a beautiful green skintone, contrasting the blue-skinned Twi'lek beside her. Such exoticism in one place! "Thank you, Master Gan. This place is most beautiful. You should be proud to have erected such a fine place of tranquility." Again he took a bow, this time in favour of @Resu Gan.

[member="Iella E'ron"] [member="Connor Harrison"] @Everyone else