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Post by Darth Malvus on Apr 24, 2022 11:41:20 GMT -8
The Sinister PilgrimageLocation: the various systems of the Sith WorldsTimeframe: Prior to the fall of the Resurgent Sith Conclave and the Death of Malvus (Abstract or Summary of Work)Like before with his apprentice, the skilled Luxeria, Malvus now strikes out on a pilgrimage to visit the ancient tombs, immense libraries, and vast temples of that were built by the Sith before their time. Locations raised up by the pre-Ajunta Pall empire, the Old Sith nation, the resurgent cult under the immortal Sith Emperor, and so forth. Whole worlds that have long been forgotten and neglected. With vast quantities of knowledge to be gleamed and retrieved. It is here that Malvus hopes to conclude the apprenticeship of Darth Sirona, his latest apprentice, but not to be his last.
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Post by Darth Malvus on Apr 30, 2022 22:19:27 GMT -8
Krayiss II - grid coordinates: R-5 From the depths of hyperspace, the X-70B Phantom-Class Prototype, 'the Unseen Glare', came within view of the desolate and remote planet that rested on the outer hyperlane of the Sith Worlds. Calmly, a few beeps and switches were heard as the pilot turned on the autopilot. The Sith Lord, Malvus, turned in his seat slightly, rising from the pilot's chair to proceed to the room where he knew his apprentice was resting. Sirona had done much meditation and studies on their journey here and the Sith suspected she was getting some shut eye.
A knock was heard firmly upon the metal door that was her room upon his vessel.Sirona, we have arrived.Before footsteps were heard, receding from the spot. Malvus returned to the chair, looking out at the world before them. Krayiss II, one of the five sacred worlds of the Sith. Here, several plus years ago, the Sith had come and fought Luxeria in her final trial. The results elevated his former apprentice to that of Sith Lady, full rank and honor. Yet, he didn't come here for the same reason. Instead, it was more of a pilgrimage. A journey to further and, hopefully, conclude the full education of Sirona, his newest apprentice. She had potential of a sorceress, but the Sith was worried about her ambitions.
Malvus was contemplating for awhile before sensing Sirona's arrival to the cockpit of his ship. He turns in his seat, gesturing to the world before them. Like any teacher, the Sith sought to see what his apprentice had learned from the tomes and manuscripts.Tell me, Sirona. Where are we? Tell me of its importance.Sirona was also a loremistress in the making. So it was a good idea to always test her knowledge.
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Darth Sirona
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Post by Darth Sirona on May 1, 2022 14:46:26 GMT -8
Sirona had been taking advantage of the last few hours to catch up on sleep. For the past several nights she had been burning the candle at both ends with her studies. She had been taking careful notes from the materials she had gathered on Korriban. Her leather bound journals were now brimming with information and she was thankful she had procured a few extras before they had departed the Acropolis. For much of this trip however, she had been in fact meditating, preparing her mind and body for what could possibly encountered on the worlds she and her Master were to visit.
As her eyes opened she could already feel the Darkside corruption oozing from the planet they were nearing. It was exhilarating. After a few minutes she emerged from her chamber and proceeded to join her Master. And thus the training began in earnest.
We are above Krayiss II, my Master. It is the location of an ancient sith library from 14,000 years before the rise and fall of Darth Sidious and his Empire. First built by the Pure-Blooded Sith, it was abandoned within the same millennium. Though it has remained protected by the spirits of the Sith, being the undoing of many Jedi. The exact location is debated, though reports suggest an obelisk marks where it is buried. Sirona recited the information with all the certainty of a star student. This was her element; lore and sorcery.
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Post by Darth Malvus on May 8, 2022 11:51:24 GMT -8
Reciting from books was one thing, but Malvus knew better than to say that Sirona was merely remembering it from memory. Many times, the Sith Lord had seen his apprentice within the ancient libraries on Korriban and even heard trips to Ziost and Dromund Kaas. Knowledge was what she sought after. One day, he knew she would graduate to become a most wise loremaster and preserver of their history.
You forgot one major importance, apprentice.
Malvus turns to key their vessel to begin its descent.
Krayiss II is one of five sacred worlds to the Sith, linked by the looping hyperlane, known as the Nache Bhelfia.
Malvus glances at Sirona as their ship began to enter the atmosphere of the Sith world.
You already know of two others of the five. Ziost, the heart of the old Sith Empire, and Korriban, the homeworld of the Sith. What are the other two that make up the five sacred worlds of our history, Sirona?
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Post by Darth Sirona on May 10, 2022 16:53:25 GMT -8
Sirona's eye twitched slightly as she was told she missed something. The sting of being told she was wrong or had missed a detail of a subject she had immersed herself in stung worse than a switch or whip. But she slipped into the co-pilot seat as she was asked further questions. Khar Delba and Rhelg, my Lord. The former of the two served as a stronghold world for Naga Sadow. Or more accurately on its moon, Khar Shian. The stronghold on the planet itself was a decoy to draw enemies into a position to be trapped by a fleet from the darkside of the moon. Rhelg on the other hand was a world belonging to Dark Lord Sadow's contemporary and chief rival, Ludo Kressh. It was also an oddity being a Agricultural world in the old Sith Empire. Sirona finished her recitation while assisting in the landing procedure. She kept her thoughts on her disdain for the old Sith ways to herself. The amount of knowledge and lore that had been lost due to Sith infighting made her sick to her stomach. So much lore and potential lore, lost because someone was slightly growing stronger, or recklessly betrayed their master. She hoped this sojourn with her master would set her on track to accumulate and preserve the history and lore of the Darkside.
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Post by Darth Malvus on May 18, 2022 21:18:25 GMT -8
Sirona's knowledge of the ancient Sith was well versed. To understand the past was to ensure future mistakes were not made. There was a reason why Darth Krayt valued his loremasters, the three Darth Wyyrloks. Knowledge was power, it was a path to achieve an ultimate force. Power meant everything to the Sith, hence why many sought to understand the Jedi and how to best bring them down. That was why the Banite Sith achieved their glorious revenge; by understanding the faults of the Sith before and ensuring the cultivation of knowledge over the generations of masters and apprentices.
The vessel veered slightly, turning its nose towards the Eastern hemisphere of the planet. It was the dark side of Krayiss II now and aimed for what was said to be a continent, or was one when this planet may have once been a verdant paradise. If it ever was one before. The Dark Side could syphon the life of a planet to the point of being barren and utterly desolate.
These five worlds will be our pilgrimage, Sirona. By visiting them, we gaze upon the past of our great heritage. We hear the echoes of the deeds and actions of Sith before us. We open our ears to hear what wisdom they may speak to us. And through understanding them can we achieve a power greater than ever before.
Malvus leans forward, taking control of the vessel as it began to closer to the surface.
Have you ever heard of the story of the Jedi Vara Nreem and her visit to this world?
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Post by Darth Sirona on May 20, 2022 21:51:29 GMT -8
Sirona allowed herself a small smirk as she was not corrected this time. She was not usually one for Pride, but in some cases she couldn't help it. Though she never became too immersed in the sin, she was far too well studied in Sith history to allow herself to fall into such a trap. It was still a good feeling, especially when being quizzed by one of the few people who could match her in their understanding and knowledge of Sith Lore. The dead are often the best teachers, whether they are the ones speaking or not. She had spent much of her early time as a Darksider dealving in tombs and ruins. Sirona had been sure to even pay attention to those who were not great, but been forgotten by even their own empires or killers. Every perspective was worth study, perhaps not much study, but she never left a stone unturned. But then came the stinging sensation of her pride being ripped from under her. Vara Nreem? The name was somewhat familiar, but she didn't know details. She met with a foul end, I imagine, befitting of a Jedi sticking there self-righteous nose where they don't belong.
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