[hider=Jedi Master Vesos Nirn] [b]Name:[/b] Vesos Nirn [b]Title:[/b] Jedi Master [b]Species:[/b] Nautolan [b]Born:[/b] 4020 BBY [b]Era:[/b] First Sith War/ Exar Kun War [b]Master:[/b] Master Jedi Voso-Siosk Baas (Canon) [b]Trained at:[/b] Jedi Enclave, Dantooine, [b]Personality:[/b] Previous to the war, Vesos was extroverted and social in nature. Vesos natural charm lead to him quickly making friends no matter where he went, including during his stay at the Academy. Though fairly trusting and open by nature, some would consider him naïve and innocent. This may be true, though it certainly wouldn’t last long. Throughout the course of the Great Sith War, Vesos would witness constant horrors that would test his dedication to the Light. Witnessing Exar Kun strike down their Master planted a seed of hatred in his heart, which only developed throughout the course of the struggle. The betrayal and attempted assassination attempt by his first Padawan, Amalak further tested his commitment. At the conclusion of the war, Vesos retreated for over a decade into seclusion. During this time he meditated and rooted out the darkness that had been planted in him during the war. Overcoming his own personal demons, he grew all the stronger for it. Quiet and reserved now, he has a certain tranquility about him that few could match. Still retaining some of his youthful humor, he has dedicated himself to aiding the Republic in rebuilding and training a new generation of Jedi to replace what was lost. Though still wary of pupils after the failure of his own Padawan during the war, he has trained Altarae to great success. This recent success has lead him to take on a third Padawan, Erinoch Corin. [b]Appearance: [/b] While still a young adolescent, Vesos was primarily a light shade of blue and white. His belly, thighs, neck and other weak points appeared white. While his face, back, and other stronger points appeared the light blue. He was thin and athletic by nature from a lifetime of swimming on his homeworld. He prefers more vibrant and coloration in his tunic and vest, usually going with a light beige. His hooded robe is the same light tan. Throughout the course of the war, numerous scars would cover Vesos body. Not only this, but his skin would begin to change in coloration due to his maturation. The white and light blue would both seem to grow darker and blend into a kind of rich cobalt. During the war, he would lose several head tendrils to his failed pupil Amalak. He would also lose his left hand to Mandolorian Crusaders. After the war, Vesos appeared to only darken with age. His skin now appeared almost one solid color, and was near purple in hue. He replaced his missing hand with a robotic prosthetic, and appears to have a much more stoic look to him now. His natural harmony and acceptance of the past near radiates from him. He now primarily wears darker and richer brown colors for his tunic and vest, and his hooded robe is near gray. [b]Battle Record First Battle: Nadist Uprising[/b] – Aided in defending Fortress Kira from militia. [b]Second Battle: Battle of Deneba[/b] – Fought for survival during Jedi Conclave Ambush. [b]Third Battle: Second Battle of Empress Tetra[/b] – Participated in Aerial Combat above the Capital city. [b]Fourth Battle: Battle of Thule[/b] – Aided fellow Jedi in deactivating the Dark Reaper. [b]Fifth Battle: Battle of Coruscant[/b] – Defended Coruscant against Mandolorians, lost his offhand. [b]First Duel: Amalak[/b] – Slayed his Ex-Padawan, who had turned to the Dark Side. Lost several tendrils. [b]Sixth Battle: Battle of Ossus [/b]– Vesos attempted to aid Sylvar in stopping Exar Kun from escaping. [b]Seventh Battle: Battle of Yavin 4[/b] – Witnessed and Participated in the destruction of the moon world. [b]Apprentices: Amalak Von[/b] – A Cathar who was always drawn to power, he was young and reckless. Proven handy with a lightsaber but rather weak in the Force, he was rushed through the Academy due to the war and placed in the care of Vesos. Amalak was always curious as to the powers of the Dark side, and would eventually join the Brotherhood of Darkness. He would die on his first assignment, attempting to assassinate his Vesos. [b]Altarae Renshi[/b] –A Miraluka who was known for his stoic and serious attitude, he was fanatically devoted to Justice and Duty. He was equally skilled both in the Lightsaber and the Force. He believed in leading a strict and disciplined lifestyle, so as to avoid stagnation. He took well enough to the Jedi Code, but was known to struggle with occasional anger. Because of this, the Jedi hoped that Vesos could help in learning to restrain his passion. [b]Yavo Siln[/b] - A Miralan who reminded Vesos very much of himself in his youth, Yavo was naturally kind and caring. He was able to make friends quickly, and was described innocent and care free. [b]Complete Record: [/b] Vesos was born on his species homeworld of Glee Anselm to parents who were common merchants. Though they provided little but food and shelter to him, he would never forget their tenderheartedness or loving nature. It was at the age of three that he first began to display Force powers, and it was during this time his parents had the only fight he ever witness them have. His father wished to take him to the Jedi Academy on Ossus, to be trained by the venerable Jedi Master Vodo-Siosk Baas. His mother on the other hand wished to keep his powers a secret, and didn’t wish to part with her only child. Eventually, his father convinced his mother that he would be discovered eventually anyways. Brought to the Jedi Academy as an Initiate, Vesos took to the Jedi Code quickly and soon became a dedicated student. He found the idea of non attachment fascinating, if not difficult. Two years into his time at the Academy on Ossus, they decided that the young lad had much more potential than was originally anticipated. Because of this, he was transferred to the Jedi Enclave on Dantooine. This Jedi Enclave served as a secret school, accepting only the best of students. It was during his time here, he would learn to control to improve the speed of his actions and healing through the Force. Because of this, he would learn the abilities; Force Heal and Force Speed. Graduating to the rank of Jedi Padawan in the year 4,005 he would serve under Vodo-Siosk and meet his fellow Apprentices. He became impressed by fellow Padawan Dace Diath’s ability, as well as fellow Padawan Sylvar. The young aquatic himself detected the dark curiosity within Exar Kun as they trained together under the same master, but said nothing. Vesos would sufficiently learn and adopt Form1: Shii-Cho under the tutelage of Vodo-Siosk, as well as the Padawan level ability Force Sense. It was during this time he would construct his own personal lightsaber, powered by a blue power crystal. While under the training of Vodo-Siosk, he would come to respect and admire his Master greatly. In the year 3998 BBY when Vesos was twenty two, the Naddist Uprising took place on the planet Onderon. The situation quickly turned grim, and help was requested for the war torn planet. It was during this time a small group of Jedi, including Vesos, was deployed to aid in the defense of wildland of Fortress Kira and potentially reclaim the capital city of Iziz. The following battles changed Vesos perspective on life, as he took his first life. He became so called ‘battle hardened’ from this experience. After the battle, he was known to be adept in the Shii-Cho form, rather than merely sufficient. He witnessed the death of his fellow Jedi Apprentice Kirk Karth during the battle, and ended it swearing to do all he could to avert such useless carnage in the future; he would work tirelessly for peace. The very next year in 3997 BBY Vesos would be raised to the rank of Jedi Knight for his role in the defense. Though technically a Jedi in his own right, he decided to still follow his Master if only a while longer. Answered the summoning to the Conclave of Deneba with Master Vodo-Siosk, an event which attracted thousands of Jedi, The Conclave was called after the humiliated defeat of the Battle of Koros Major, which Vesos was not a part of. It was here he was reunited with his friend Dace Diath. Unfortunately, their happiness was short lived as both Jedi became concerned when Ulic Qel-Droma proposed to the Conclave that he go undercover in order to stop the Krath. Not only would this, but a surprise ambush lead by Krath war droids, as well as sabotaged Jedi Servant droids, during the Conclave. This resulted in the deaths of many Jedi once again. Vesos fought courageously and worked to defend his Master Vodo-Siosk, it during this battle was forced to learn the ability Droid Disable with the Force. Vesos left the Conclave and returned to Ossus, meditating on what to do next at the Jedi Temple when word came to him from Master Vodo-Siosk asking Vesos to take on a Jedi Padawan under his tutelage, as Guardians of the Light where in desperate need, especially after the Battle of Deneba. Vesos felt unsure he was ready to tutor another, but accepted reluctantly. His Padawan would be Amalak, a Cathar with a natural affinity for the Lightsaber, though personally weak in the Force. Upon first meeting, Amalak was a eager student to drink in the knowledge Vesos had accumulated. Yet soon, Amalak grew bored with the conventional teaching method and skills of his mentor... Word came to the duo that the Jedi Knight Ulic Qel-Droma had fallen to the Dark side, as Vesos had predicted during the Conclave. They were also informed that a group of Jedi aimed to go and reclaim their fallen comrade, and Vesos volunteered for this group. Though Vesos felt Amalak not ready for the danger of the mission, Amalak refused to allow his tutor to go alone. During the Second Battle of Empress Teta, Vesos would allow other Jedi to go on and try and either reason with, or arrest, Ulic, including Amalak. Vesos himself would actively fight in the aerial battle over the Iron Citadel, and concentrate on covering his allies on the ground. Vesos piloted a Star Saber XC-01 in this battle and nearly lost his life due to the experiment flight design of it. He also fought alongside longtime friend Dace Diath once more in the skies above. Ulic was said to have let forth a great blast of Dark Force energy against the Jedi, which Amalak was hit by. This was Amalak’s first taste of dark power, and certainly would not be his last. Finding Ulic unwilling to cooperate, and unable to restrain him themselves, they were forced to leave empty handed. This experience changed Amalak, after witnessing the raw power of the Dark side in action. Returning to Ossus, the Jedi Meditated on their apparent failure, and soon it came to their attention that Ulic had allied himself with yet another Jedi who had lost their way; Exar Kun the fellow Apprentice of Vodo-Siosk. Strangely, Ulic warned them of a Dark Reaper which was a weapon of disastrous consequence. In the year 3996 BBY, Vesos was at the age of twenty four, and decided to volunteer for this campaign to destroy the dark super weapon. Amalak attempted to go with him once more, stating that they needed every Jedi they could get. Vesos forbid his Apprentice from coming, citing that this mission was far too crucial for non-essential personal. This decision would be Vesos undoing. While away on their Campaign, Exar Kun came to Ossus under guise as a Jedi Master. He gave rousing speeches about how the Jedi Council wanted to horde all the power to themselves, and how their Mentors purposefully restrained them. He was able to convince a fair number of them, including Amalak, to follow him to Yavin 4, and become his own Apprentices. The Jedi strike force was launched on Thule, where thanks to Ulic’s information they were able to successfully defeat security forces and disassemble the weapon. It was during this battle that Vesos learned the Force Stasis ability, which rendered the body and senses inoperable for several seconds. Though the weapon seemed to be taken care of, Vesos couldn't help but shake the strange feeling the Force this was all some form of distraction.. Returning to Ossus and finding Amalak missing, Vesos became greatly concerned. Yet he had little time to investigate what had happened to his Padawan as time was of the essence, and the Jedi Knight was forced to report to Master Vodo-Siosk right away. Master Vodo-Siosk Baas decided to lead several of his trusted Apprentices to Galactic City on Coruscant to learn the truth of what had happened to Ulic. Strangely enough, Ulic himself appeared on Coruscant during these talks in a surprise assault. Vesos aided in the defense of Coruscant, and it was the first and only time he would come into contact with the vicious fighting style of the Mandolorians. They bested even a trained Jedi, and Vesos was severely wounded. It was only the sudden order of retreat that saved Vesos life at all. Because of his conflict with Mandolorian fighters, his skill with the Lightsaber in Shii-Cho raised from Adept to Expert. Master Vodo-Siosk and his Jedi other meanwhile, successfully managed to capture Ulic Qel-Droma Ulic by combining their Force Powers into a Wall of Light. He was given a quick trial in which he admitted to his guilt unapologetically, it was declared he was sentenced to death. Meanwhile, Amalak had sense great evil upon arriving on Yavin 4. He began to feel a kind of terror take hold of him, and feared for his life. Amalak was anxiously prepared for the power that Kun offered, though nervous of the dark presence. When Oss Wilum made to leave the planet, Amalak moved with him. It was only the breaking of the Sith Holocron that swayed him to the Dark Side as an Acolyte. When Mandalore arrived explaining that Ulic Qel-Droma had been captured, Exar Kun decided to mount a rescue mission. He declared to his Sith Acolytes that time to strike was now, and to go to back to their original tutors as assassins. Amalak obeyed this command fully, and would begin hunting the galaxy for Vesos. The Jedi Knight meanwhile, was in Galactic City on Coruscant watching over the trial of Ulic Qel-Droma. He had received minor medical treatment for his wound, and wanted to see the result of the trial. It was right before the actual execution of the prosecution when Exar Kun showed up, able to emit a blast of Dark Force capable of stunning nearly everyone in attendance. Only Kun’s old master, Vosos-Siosk Baas was able to resist its strong and dark effects. Dueling his old Apprentice among the rest of the Jedi, Voso-Siosk was struck down and became on with the force in front of Vesos. This mentally impacted Vesos even greater than his first combat mission, and he was shaken to the core. Kun and Qel-Droma declared the Brotherhood of Sith in charge now, and fled from Coruscant. Vesos decided to travel to the planet Ambria for several days to escape the horrors of the war, get a robotic hand installed, and gain further tutelage from Master Thon. He dedicated himself to his studies as if he was a Initiate all over again, dedicating burning in his eyes to stop Exar Kun and avenge the death of Master Baas. It would be during this time that he would learn both Force Speed and Force Healing. During the very end of Vesos retraining himself, his old apprentice Amalak finally tracked him down while alone in the wilds meditating. Amalak would attempt to appear friendly at first, but Vesos immediately sensed the darkness about him. Realizing that the element of surprise was long gone, Amalak would come clean.Explaining that Vesos had always intentionally held him back, and never spent the time refining his skills as Kun had, Vesos was racked with grief. Amalak told him it was too little, too late, and ignited his lightsaber. Realizing it was still blue; Vesos had hope, until Amalak explained that by killing him, he may earn his own red crystal. The two dueled for less than seven minutes, though it felt like an eternity for Vesos. Both of the combatants were still young and reckless, though Vesos much more experience. He realized at this time that Shii-Cho form is not ideal for lightsaber against lightsaber combat. The Jedi Knight knew he was holding back, unwilling to kill his own pupil. It was this hesitance that Amalk would use to find an opening to slash several of Vesos head tendrils from his body. It was no doubt that without his recent additional training, Vesos would have been slain. Vesos cried out in agony as he was forced to cut down his failed pupil before collapsing himself. He was later found by fellow Jedi Sylvar, who had also been a pupil of Master Baas. He was taken to a medical station for rest, and explained that his Apprentice had come back to kill him for Exar Kun. The other Jedi relayed a similar story, and it was decided they had to return to Ossus and warn the others. The Jedi arrived at Ossus just in time to find a massive shockwave on the way from a supernova, one that had also killed Dace Diath. Not only this, Ossus was under heavy Sith assault by both Exar Kun and Ulic Qel-Droma. They immediately took to defending the Great Jedi Library, and once again came into combat with Mandolorians. Sylvar became determined to fight her way to Exar Kun, and Vesos was determined to aid her. They fought side by side against numerous Masassi towards where Exar Kun attempted to flee off world. Though slaughtering vast numbers, they were unable to stop Kun’s Escape, and Vesos actually lost his offhand to a Mandolorian that day.. Fortunately, Vesos finally learned enough in the battle to be raised from Expert to Master in Form 1: Shii-Cho. Recovering briefly from the chaos of the battle, the Jedi discovered Ulic Qel-Droma finally saw the light only after killing his brother during battle, and being permanently severed from the Force. Deciding to attempt to redeem himself, he would lead the Republic Fleet and survivors of the Jedi Order to Yavin 4, hidden base of Kun. While originally attempting to apprehend him, Kun made a massive sacrifice of Massassi lives in order to transcend his physical body. Unknowing of what Kun was up to, the thousands of Jedi who gathered in space of Yavin 4 all attempted to bring their Force powers together to form one ultimate Wall of Light. This unfortunately reacted poorly with the natural Dark Force residing in Yavin 4, and because of this a great firestorm ignited on the surface of the planet. Burning away all living things on the surface of the planet, they believed surely this had killed Kun. Not only this, but they were stunned at the atrocity of what they had done in destroying all life on the planet. Many Jedi left feeling very hollow about their victory, and went into seclusion. Others tried to hide their pain and trauma from the war by enlisting in the Great Hunt. The Great Hunt was the attempt to exterminate terentateks, abominations Exar Kun had made during the war which hunted Force sensitive people. Venos was given the title Jedi Master for his service throughout the war at the age of 24, and though he was pressured to take on a new Padawan, he was haunted by the tragedy of Amalak. He also felt a deep-seeded hatred in him for Ulic Qel-Droma, who still walked free in the galaxy. He decided to focus on finding his own inner stability before he could help another, and spent much time in meditation alone on his homeworld. He would remain in relative seclusion for nearly a decade, in which he would learn two very Force abilities. The first he would come to learn was Tutaminis or the ability to dissipate or redirect energy, such as a blaster shot. The second was Telepathy, or the ability to communicate between minds. At the age of 35 he returned to society for the conclave of Exis Station in 3986 BBY, in which Sylvar argued that Ulic-Qel-Droma must be brought to justice and pay for his crimes. While originally one to agree, Vesos had found harmony in his seclusion and spoke out against allowing Sylvar to be clouded by passion. After the Conclave ended its meeting, Vesos decided to aid multiple projects being put into place during this so called Restoration Period. [b]Force Powers: [Force Healing] [/b] The ability to heal light wounds on yourself or others. – Initiate [b][Force Speed][/b] The ability to move faster than your physical body would normally allow by the Force. – Initiate [b][Breath Control][/b]The ability to slow your breathing down to 1/10 the normal rate, conserving oxygen. – Initiate [b][Detoxify Poison][/b] The ability for the Force to naturally dilute poison in the body to the point of non effect. - Initiate [b] [Force Sense][/b] The ability to sense when something is amiss or when one is being lied to. Super Intuition. – Padawan [b][Force Telepathy][/b] The ability to communicate silently between minds through the Force. - Padawan [b][Droid Disable][/b] The ability to use the Force to short-circuit a Droid. – Knight [b][Force Stasis][/b] The ability to stun your opponent for several seconds.– Knight [b][Tutaminis/Force Dissipate][/b] The ability to take concentrated energy and channel it into something else, or elsewhere. – Knight [b][Form 1:Shii-Cho – Master][/b] Lightsaber Ranking: Sufficient – Adept – Expert - Master [/hider]