Light and Darkness, they are a balance
DESCRIPTION
Draped in layered folds of shadow-dyed armorweave and cortosis-threaded silk, the robes worn by Xerothan Valekorr emanate a quiet power wrapped in solemn elegance. The fabric moves with an unnatural grace, clinging to her lithe frame when still, yet flowing with an eerie weightlessness as she walks, like ink sliding across a canvas. The outer cloak is matte black with faint metallic accents that catch the light only at the right angle, revealing traces of muted crimson and midnight blue—subtle nods to her Pandoran heritage and a secret she guards. The inner lining bears silvery threadwork in faded symbols: a mix of lost Jedi codices and Sith iconography too eroded to be easily recognized—by design, not time.
The sleeves are long and narrowed at the cuffs, reinforced with cortosis-woven mesh just beneath the outer layer, granting resistance to glancing lightsaber strikes. The shoulders and high collar are subtly ridged, armored with thin cortosis plating to absorb both kinetic and thermal shock, disguised beneath the aesthetic flow of the robes. A duraplate clasp fastens the cloak at her collarbone, etched with a Jedi Order emblem—faintly misaligned, as if hand-forged by someone who never truly believed in the symbol. The robes allow for elegant motion, favoring sweeping gestures and dramatic movement, befitting her precise, almost dance-like combat style. The entire ensemble is not only a symbol of mastery but of misdirection to those who face her in combat.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Force-Dampening Silhouette
Woven with ancient alchemic techniques recovered from Ziost and enhanced with cortosis threading, the robes passively obscure the wearer's Force signature, making it harder for Jedi or Sith to detect her true nature or presence through the Force—especially useful for hiding dark-side alignment while in Jedi spaces. - Reactive Temperature Regulation
Embedded with flexible micronized thermal insulators (a remnant of the armorweave's ancient design), the robes dynamically adjust internal temperature, keeping Xerothan cool in intense heat (like desert worlds) or warm on frozen planets like Ziost. This keeps her alert and unhindered by climate during long missions or combat. - Kinetic Displacement Weave
The cortosis-integrated outer shell is reinforced at stress points, allowing the robe to absorb and redistribute kinetic energy from glancing blows—meaning physical attacks or blunt trauma are softened, especially useful against melee strikes and small blaster impacts. - Holo-Sigil Integration
Hidden inside the robes' upper folds is a small, ancient holoprojector embedded within the palm of her left and right hands. This can project encoded sigils, old star maps, or even forged Jedi credentials—handy for infiltration, diplomacy, or evasion. Few know it exists, and fewer know how to decode its data.
- Lightsaber-Resistant
Thanks to the cortosis threading, the robes can resist glancing blows from lightsabers—sometimes even shorting out an opponent's blade momentarily if they strike a cortosis-concentrated area (though this effect is localized and brief). - Highly Durable, Weather-Adaptive
They offer strong environmental protection, particularly in extreme climates like Ziost's icy tundras or the scorching deserts of Vagadarr Prime. Sand, heat, and even electrical storms have minimal effect on the wearer. - Force Concealment
The robes subtly mask Force sensitivity to a degree, shielding Xerothan from being easily sensed as a Sith by even seasoned Jedi. Her aura may register as "clouded," but not overtly dark—perfect for her double life. - Mobility-Preserving Design
Despite their heavy appearance, the robes are layered with care. Lightweight, flexible inner linings ensure minimal restriction during combat, allowing her to move with elegance and speed akin to a duelist or acrobat.
- Cortosis Fragility Zones
While cortosis is strong, it's also brittle in areas with repeated stress or folding—especially around joints or high-mobility points like elbows and knees. Over time, heavy use can degrade its resistive properties unless maintained properly. - Signature of a Lost Era
The robes' subtle, ancient markings and design may draw unwanted attention from scholars, Sith relic hunters, or Jedi historians who might recognize Ziostian or Je'daii origins and become suspicious. - Not Fully Blast-Proof
While the robes resist heat and lightsabers, direct blaster bolts or sustained blaster fire can still burn through them, especially at close range. They're built for deflection and survival, not tanking heavy damage. - Holoprojector Vulnerability
The hidden projector is delicate. If struck or damaged in combat, it can spark, short out, or reveal data unintentionally. If discovered, it could expose her fabricated credentials or secret records. - Force-Dependency Vulnerability
While the robes offer exceptional concealment and resilience when attuned to the Force, they are partially reliant on ambient Force energy to maintain their full effectiveness. In environments saturated with Force suppression (such as ysalamiri fields, void nexuses, or specially constructed Sith/Jedi nullification zones), key features—such as the Force-dampening silhouette, temperature regulation, and kinetic redistribution—begin to falter or deactivate entirely.
Without the Force flowing around or through them, the robes become heavier, slightly stiff due to cortosis threading, and lose their adaptability, making movement less fluid and leaving Xerothan more exposed to extreme environmental conditions and conventional attacks. Additionally, her concealed presence becomes easier to detect through conventional means—like heat scans or motion trackers—without the Force shrouding her.
The genesis of the Robes of the Wandering Veil begins on the frostbitten ruins of Ziost, a world long abandoned to time, where echoes of ancient Sith rituals still cling to its frozen stones like whispers to the wind. Disguised as a Jedi archaeologist seeking to preserve forgotten knowledge, Xerothan Valekorr delved deep beneath a ruined citadel in the wastelands of the southern pole. There, beneath a cracked obsidian altar, she unearthed the withered corpse of a Je'daii splinter sage—shrouded in half-preserved, alchemically hardened armorweave robes. Though the energies within the temple pulsed with the residue of both light and dark, Xerothan stood unmoved, her yellow eyes glinting with calculated curiosity. She carefully extracted the most intact pieces of the robes and sealed them away, eventually refining them into her current attire—reborn with new stitching, quiet power, and woven intent.
To reinforce the relic's function beyond ceremony, she traveled to Nar Shaddaa, the Smuggler's Moon, seeking one man: Mavrix Ko. Once a rising star among Corellian security forces, Ko was disgraced after being caught selling salvaged tech to both Black Sun and the Hutt Cartel. Now a wanted man with more warrants than teeth in his crooked grin, Ko had carved out a niche fencing rare battlefield remnants and war-era materials smuggled out of restricted zones. In a dim corner of the Slag Markets, surrounded by broken droids and rusted power cells, Xerothan found him nursing Corellian brandy and trading war stories with anyone who'd listen. Posing as an eccentric Jedi scholar with "defensive research interests," she offered him rare spice silks and offworld credits in exchange for refined cortosis strands, pulled from shattered Mandalorian armor and repurposed ship hulls.
Ko, intrigued by the unusual request and sensing a deal steeped in mystery, accepted with a wary handshake—never quite able to meet her eyes. She disappeared before sunrise, and within days, rumors spread that Ko had begun losing sleep, haunted by dreams of a robed figure watching from Ziost's ice storms. The cortosis was later hand-woven into the robe's lining by Xerothan herself, binding the forsaken power of an ancient world with the blood-soaked resources of a smuggler's den. The result was a garment worthy of both deception and deflection—one that walks the halls of the Jedi Temple with reverence, yet was born in the forgotten corners where light and dark collide.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To create robes for Xerothan Valekorr whilst either wandering or fighting
Image Source(s):
http://Stablecog.com
Canon Link:
N/A
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Technical Information
Affiliation:
@Xerothan valekorr
Model:
Jedi Apparel
Modular:
Yes
Material:
Armorweave, Cortosis,
Classification:
Multipurpose
Defense Rating:
High
Energy Resist:
High
Kinetic Resist:
High
Sonic Resist:
Low
Thermal Resist:
High
Radiation Resist:
Average
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