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Post by Whill High Shaman Furas on Feb 27, 2013 1:05:02 GMT -8
*Prakith was a mountainous fortress world, decorated also by plateaus.*
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Post by Dragus on May 7, 2013 12:41:02 GMT -8
Though destruction rained down on Prak City from the Sith warships in orbit, other sizable settlements were not spared the wrath of these malevolent gods. Great bursts of energy tore through the clouds, setting the very air aflame and vaporizing anything in their path, impacting the planet's surface and leaving giant weeping sores that glowed white with intense heat. Villages were annihilated in an instant, towns and settlements thought far from the capital were found out and eradicated utterly. Forests, what few remained on the planet's Darkside saturated soil, caught fire and curdled black from the heat, reduced in minutes to nothing more than ash. Hell had been awoken, visited upon Prakith by Famine, and was soon to be delivered over and over again once the others of his Order arrived. Some might call it wasteful, but Dragus certainly didn't see it that way. In his warped and magnificent mind, what could be more beautiful than reducing the planet's population to glass?
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Post by Innon'Ruuk on May 29, 2013 11:48:23 GMT -8
The Moon of Mekith
"Grotesque" arrived to the darkside of Mekith's moon and moved to a steady orbit to stay in the shadow of the moon, High Prophet Crix still stood at the holotable, he opened a secured encrypted channel to the Eye's Hand, Darth Octennial. High Prophet CrixIt has begun, we are located on the farside of Mekith's Moon, we await your arrival, Hand of the Eye.Short pause.Darth OctennialPrepare to re...Gurgles...ceive Me, A completely unidentifiable transport came into view of "Grotesque" and made it's way to the hanger bay.
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Post by Innon'Ruuk on May 31, 2013 5:40:02 GMT -8
Darth Octennial sat in main hold of the heavy transport, she meditated deeply on her mission, she chanted softly to the Sith Gods of ancient times, while her vessel raced towards the nigh side of Prakith and out of sight of the Orders forces in Orbit.
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Harnan Ren
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 5, 2017 22:24:48 GMT -8
Harnan stood atop the cockpit of the AT-AHT that was permanently assigned to the WHAP Legion. To either side, stood a pair of the First Order's latest mechanical constructs. Fresh from Nirauan, and ready to begin field testing. Their official designation was an All Terrain MegaCaliber Six, or AT-M6 for short. But Harnan much preferred to refer to them as Gorilla Walkers. A name they had earned for their distinct resemblance to a sapien species that lived on a distant world from here.
In any case. Their name and its origins were of no real concern. Not today. No, today was all about whether these things could perform as they were intended. Which was why they were here, in the heart of the Deep Core, set up in one of the many crevasses that covered the Prakith's surface.
Harnan turned to look up at the half dozen airspeeders hovering at a safe distance, before looking back towards the location that had been chosen as a target for todays test. A large pile of rubble. There was nothing particularly special about it. It just happened to be far enough away from everything else, to act as a safe testing ground. Just in case the walkers blew up, or their cannons were stronger than anticipated
Ready... Aim... and Fire!
Harnan braced himself as the pair of walkers took aim, before firing their MegaCaliber Six main cannons. As the guns hit their target, the rubble stood no chance and was almost instantly vaporised. Leaving behind nothing but a giant dust cloud
That certainly seems to be pretty successful... Wait...
He paused for a moment, as the dust started to clear, revealing a large gaping hole beneath where the rubble had once sat
Did... Did the guns do that?
Not sure Sir, scanning now...
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Post by Arcana Ren on Dec 6, 2017 4:08:53 GMT -8
Although she was frozen in suspended animation, she could feel the reverberations as the entrance to the Sith-built tomb collapsed around her, crushing the lone coffin that was in the room. She, however, remained trapped in the idiotic field that restrained her escape. She could feel the presence of many people around her in the Force, as a group of strange, white men carefully descended the ramp of debris that had been formed when something enormous had struck the cliff face. And she could feel a presence, a comforting presence, someone she had not felt in thousands of years.
Harad?
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 6, 2017 9:19:14 GMT -8
Harnan had remained atop the AT-AHT as a group of Stromtroopers had moved in to investigate the cavern that had been opened up. But then he heard a voice through the force. Calling him by a name no one alive today should know. He lifted his hand, reaching out with the force. Searching for the source of the call. It had come from within the cavern, and although her presence was faint, he could almost sense who it was.
He launched himself off the cockpit with the Force, sending him soaring through the air. He sailed down into the opening, before landing safely upon the ground inside. Within, the low light was enough to make out an object beneath a pile of rubble. Behind it, sat a relic of the past. A Fury-Class Interceptor bearing markings he could only make out thanks to his HUD enhancing his view. Eternal Empire.
Harnan turned his attention back to the pile of rubble as the Riot Control Troopers formed up behind him. They watched as Harnan gripped the rocks with the force, tossing them off to the side to reveal the sarcophagus proper. He stalked forward, watching the item with suspicion as he drew closer. He rested a hand upon its surface, confirming the presence he sought was within
Time to wake up... I suspect....
Harnan reached down, pressing a couple controls found on the side of the coffin. The top let out the telltale hiss, before the top retracted to reveal what lay within.
Harnan paused for a moment, as he got a good look at the woman. It wasn't possible, he thought to himself. It had been many years since he had seen her before his own incarceration. But it couldn't be her... Not now, not after all these years. He pulled his helmet off, to look at her with his own eyes, in case he was being deceived
Arcana?
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Post by Arcana Ren on Dec 6, 2017 9:47:31 GMT -8
Her mind was dull was white shapes moved against the black world. Suddenly, there was a blinding flash of light as time and memories filled her mind. Her body spasmed as she was jolted out of her stupor. After a minute or two of rasping breath, she began to regain her thoughts. She remembered being dragged here violently, being tortured, beaten before being thrown here to rot for the all of time. She felt the Force flow through her hands, Force Electricity crackling off her fingertips as she felt the power of the Force rip through her. She felt empowered. However, as the memories flowed back, her helplessness overpowered her senses as she shook. The Force, gathering around her, lifted her up, dumping her on the floor as fresh blood coursed through her veins. However, a searing agony filled her as the pain from her wounds became apparent, and she started to loose blood from all the scratches and cuts on her, quickly pooling on the cold, hard stone. Then the blood stopped flowing out and she opened her eyes weakly to see the face of her former lover, someone she thought she would never see again.
“Ha-Harad? Is that you, dear?” she choked out.
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 6, 2017 10:34:39 GMT -8
Harnan moved back from Arcana as she awoke from her slumber. Electricity sparked from her hands, Harnan braced himself in preparation. But the attack never came. Instead, she rose into the air, before being dumped onto the ground. He moved in close, as he sensed the danger passing. He knelt over her, cradling her head within his lap as she gained consciousness. As she spoke his old name out loud, he knew for certain it was her. He brushed his hand over her cheek. Something within him, knew that this was only going to cause him trouble. But such concern was pushed to the back of his mind as he watched her
Hush... You need to regain your strength... Rest...
He brushed his hand across her forehead. He turned to the Riot Control Trooper Captain then
Get everyone back to the Keep, and ensure the guards keep them there... Word of this does not leave here, understood?
Yes sir! You heard him!
The Riot Control Trooper's pulled back out of the cavern and got to work herding the AT-M6's and the varying onlookers back to the Keep
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Post by Arcana Ren on Dec 6, 2017 11:02:33 GMT -8
It had been a long time since she had felt the comforting arms of Harnan. To feel them again set her heart racing as he spoke, the hypnotizing tones of his voice set her at ease. She raised her hand feebly and and touched his face weakly, clinging on to him as she felt her strength returning. She felt the Force flow through her, coursing through her body as she felt the familiar thrill of his touch, almost as though an electric charge passed over her skin. For a moment, all that was in her world was Harnan and her. Suddenly, the ground shook as her ship was raised above the cavern as the pooled blood flowed through the carvings in the floor, creating the emblem of the Sith Empire our of her blood. The chamber shook as the protection mechanism that had been installed began collapsing the tomb. As stone collapsed around them, a hidden door was revealed in the side of the wall.
“Harad... how long. How long has it been?”
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 6, 2017 12:07:53 GMT -8
Harnan felt a sense of relief as it became apparent that Arcana was starting to recover. Even after all these years, and the loss he had felt, he still cared for her. Perhaps not quite as the lover he once had. But still as someone close to him. He drew her closer, as she clung to him. Watching as she tried to make sense of everything. A feeling he knew all too well. He smiled down at her, as she asked how long it had been
Too long Arcana... Far too long...
Harnan felt a tug in the force, as he finally took note of what was happening around them. The tomb was falling apart, and it was becoming far too dangerous to escape the way he had come in from. He turned toward the door then
Hold on...
He placed his helmet in Arcana's lap, before pulling her close and cradling her in his arms as he lifted her off the ground. He raced across the crumbling tomb, towards the door. He angled his shoulder to take the impact, breaking through the door and jumping into the room, as the tomb fully collapsed in behind them.
His helmet went flying from Arcana's lap and clattered to the floor, as the pair tumbled to the ground. Harnan lifted himself up on his arms, as he looked down at Arcana, who was sprawled out beneath him. His heart skipped a beat, suddenly remembering how often they had been in such a position years ago. Obviously though, far less clothing had always been involved. He watched her a moment
Are you ok? You're not hurt are you?
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Post by Arcana Ren on Dec 6, 2017 12:34:02 GMT -8
Arcana was confused. She felt Harnan pick her up and carry her off. Yet all she saw was him. As he cradled her limp body in his protecting arms. Laying beneath him, she clawed at memories. Memories of pure happiness and bliss. Filled with lust and pleasure. She fought a battle in her own mind, trying to snap out of this trance she was in. Hordes of Sith attacked her, all of which she easily defeated. Harnan helped her, cutting through wave upon wave of Sith scum. Upon hearing him speak, she remembered another time exactly like this one. Except that one was... different. More intimate. She snapped back to reality, realizing that they were in a stone chamber. The entrance to the room was blocked by rubble.
“I’m fine, Harad. Please, hold me my love. What is happening.”
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 6, 2017 13:11:19 GMT -8
Harnan let himself relax, as Arcana confirmed she was fine. And with the danger of being crushed beneath rubble past, they were both safe for the time being. There was so much to tell her, to bring her up to speed on. It would take time, but he would get her through it. Just as they had gotten through things together in the past. he leaned down then, and placed a kiss upon her forehead. Hoping to provide some comfort
Where do I even begin... For you, what only happened days ago, happened almost three and a half thousand years in the past... You went missing on a mission... I thought you were dead... And lost forever to the sands of time... What happened to you?
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Post by Arcana Ren on Dec 6, 2017 13:36:33 GMT -8
A penny dropped. A big, Star Dreadnaught sized penny. Three and a half thousand years. Everyone she had known and cared about was dead. Save for Harnan. She had always been able to repress her emotions. This however was too much for her to take. Her instructors, the High Justice, the Eternal Empire... all gone. This shook her reality apart. She broke down and began sobbing, burying her face in Harnan’s chest, feeling his arms comforting her as she shook, her body convulsing as she wept. She managed to choke out some words between sobs.
“I... I was captured. By some Sith sob. I was dragged here and beaten... tortured... shattered, then left to rot here. I thought... I thought I would never see you again.”
She looked up desperately at Harnan.
“Oh Harad... I missed you so much.”
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 6, 2017 16:20:23 GMT -8
Harnan held Arcana close as everything hit her. It was a lot to take in and deal with. Harad had lost a lot the day Illaria had released him from his sleep. Now, it was Arcana's turn. He just held her close and let her cry it out, explaining what had happened to her. There was some closure to be had from finally knowing what fate had befell her. As she looked up at him, and said she missed Harad. He paused. looking down at her.
It was a moment of clarity for him, as everything dropped into perspective. The rush of emotions was almost immediately calmed as he watched her. Remembering all that had happened in the past decade, and who he had become. The smile started to fade as he stayed there over her, not moving. She needed the comfort, but he could not maintain this any longer
And Harad missed Arcana, a woman he loved and lost many years ago. But Harad died on an Alliance Prison Ship, and neither of them will ever meet again... They died in the Eternal Empire's war three thousand years ago. We are not the people we once were... I am not the man you remember... I am Harnan Ren, member of the Knights of Ren. I've spent the last decade protecting the woman that I love... And it is not you... But I will care for you, protect you, and help you build a new life. But neither Harad nor Arcana can come back from the dead...
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Post by Arcana Ren on Dec 6, 2017 18:53:27 GMT -8
Arcana knew if even before he said it. Something felt different about Harnan. It was only acceptable however. She had been asleep for some time longer than he had, and people generally tried to fill the void left behind with something. It looked as though Harnan was completely changed. No longer was he a simple warrior, he now had a layer of complexity to his life. It hurt, but not enough to break her Vibroblade-Sharp focus. She sat up and brushed her long, blonde hair out of her face. She looked about, noticing the rooms apparent lack of an exit. Next, she felt her waist. Attached to her belt were her prized lightsabers. These had been made out of a type of dull silver that matched her tastes. She stood up carefully before falling back to the ground. Sighing, she reattached her sabers to her belt.
“Harad- I mean Harnan. I’m too weak to stand. Would you please help me up?”
She breathed in deeply, addressing the next part of her question.
“Perhaps.. we may not be lovers. I would still like to remain your close friend. I do care about your well being, and I appreciate your helping me.”
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 17, 2017 14:39:15 GMT -8
Harnan stood up first, brushing himself off, before watching as Arcana tried to compose herself. He reached out his hand, grabbing her wrist. He pulled her up on to her feet, before slipping her arm across his shoulders. He then wrapped his arm around her waist, to support her
We can certainly remain friends... As much as things have changed, That can remain the same. Plus, you are going to need some one to help you through this new world... I had Illaria, and now you will have me... Just be prepared... This future is not kind... But that is for another time... For now, we need to find a way out of here...
Harnan raised his free hand and summoned his helmet. The metal object flew to his hand, before he slipped it over head. The HUD started up again and started scanning the room for ways out. Harnan also reached out with the Force to probe the walls
Trust me, everything will work out... We'll get you some rest, then come back and get your ship... Hmm, there it is...
Harnan reached his hand toward the far wall, before gripping it with the force, unlocking a hidden door. The wall pulled back to reveal a hidden tunnel leading off to the east
Well, that's useful... Are you ready to go?
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Post by Arcana Ren on Dec 19, 2017 8:05:20 GMT -8
“I would be glad indeed to get out of this cave.”
Holding on tightly to Harnan, for fear of slipping off, Arcana braced herself as Harnan began moving through the long passage.
“What has happened in all this time?”
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Post by Harnan Ren on Dec 26, 2017 12:08:57 GMT -8
He walked along slowly, making sure not to go too fast, since Arcana was still quite weak from only having just woken up. He had no idea how long this tunnel was exactly. Even if it ran a straight line back to the Keep, it was still a long walk. So talking might help make the time go by faster
A few thousand years is a lot of time to cover... Where should I even begin... I guess the most obvious place to begin, is that the Eternal Empire lost the war... Everything it fought and struggled for, was undone by the Alliance... By the Jedi and Sith and that Outlander...
Even with as much time as had passed and all that had changed. Harnan was still bitter about all that had transgressed. It was this hatred of the Jedi and Sith, that the Master had viewed as a great boon to the Ren's cause. That, along with his already existing affinity for balance within the Force, and his growing feelings for Illaria. It had all played perfectly into the Master's hands. From there, all the Master had to do, was ever so subtly mold Harnan into the warrior he was today
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Post by Arcana Ren on Dec 26, 2017 12:15:39 GMT -8
Arcana felt an anger rise in her as he said that the Alliance had won. Clearly, that explained what was going on in the galaxy now. With their struggles, they had hoped to end the pathetic alliance and restore order to the galaxy. But now, all that was for nought.
“What happened after that.”
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