Knighting of Phoenix

Darth Suspiria

I believe that my apprentice Phoenix is ready to face the trial for promotion beyond apprentice. He shows skill in his posting, knowledge of being a Sith, the use of weaponry and force powers. He has dueled and participated in a mission RP. I give his name for consideration and ask that a Dark Lord weigh this matter.

Training:
http://thedarksithlords.myfreeforum.org/about4029.html

RP Mission:
http://thedarksithlords.myfreeforum.org/about4070.html

Training Duel: Phoenix v Darth Serratus
http://thedarksithlords.myfreeforum.org/about4100.html

{{OOC: Thank you Darth Serratus}}
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High Mage Serratus

Forgive me if it is not my place, but I believe links to the Training, RP and Duel threads are customary.
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If you see dreadlocks and a staff coming towards you very rapidly, you're in trouble.

High Prophet Crozeus

Is someone going to go through with this?
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Supreme Prophet Praxeum

Phoenix, please respond to this message and I will conduct your knighting.
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Darth Mortis · Sith Warrior Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 164

Thank you, Supreme Prophet. I am ready.
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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.

Supreme Prophet Praxeum

Now, Phoenix, tell me what you wish your Darth title to be.
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Darth Mortis · Sith Warrior Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 164

Darth Mortis.
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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.

Supreme Prophet Praxeum

Now, tell me the meaning behind your name.
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Darth Mortis · Sith Warrior Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 164

Mortis is a word of Latin derivation. It means "death".
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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.

Supreme Prophet Praxeum

Wonderful, like my own NPC, Jorran Cine (Darth Malum).

Now, please tell me which Imperial Order you are intrested in and why.
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Darth Mortis · Sith Warrior Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 164

The decision was quite hard, but I want to ask admition into the Royal Guard. They are the elite, charged with protecting the essence of the Empire, and I've heard they recruit assassins as well (not to mention they have really cool armour Smile

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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.

Supreme Prophet Praxeum

Having said that, what would you do if you were stationed at the Imperial Palace and learn an impending attack from a Dark Lord of the Council against the Emperor?
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Darth Mortis · Sith Warrior Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 164

Depends on who is the Dark Lord. Unless this is the Shadow Protector, I would report to him. If this is my superior, I would report to the Emperor directly, of course I would try to aquire indisputable proof of my claims. If I do not have time, I would try to rally as much of the loyal sith as I can and defend the Emperor.
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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.

Supreme Prophet Praxeum

Very good.

Please write a two-three paragraph story of you defending the Emperor from myself.
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Darth Mortis · Sith Warrior Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 164

Darth Mortis rushed through the halls of Imperial Palace, his red cloak fluttered behind him. He refused to believe what he just heard, how someone could accuse the Supreme Prophet himself in treason! Simply unbelievable, and yet the Inquisition presented indisputable evidence… Shadow Protector Tarna reacted immediately, now all Guardsmen who could reach the Palace in time were ordered to protect the gates, the Throne Room and the Emperor himself. ”How could this happen?!” – the young sith thought bitterly. His heart burned with righteous fury, these traitors must be exterminated, there can be no other way.

Finally Mortis reached his destination – the Palace entrance. A small group of guardsmen along with several squads of stormtroopers already prepared the defenses. Time was short; the mutineers could attack any moment now. Suddenly dead silence descened on the square before the Palace, it seemed the Force itself held it's breathe in anticipation of what is to come. “Steel yourselves, brothers! They are coming” – someone yelled. Mortis gave a deep sigh and ignited his lightsaber, familiar blood-red glow gave him some measure of confidence. He tightened his grip on the hilt, a single thought flashed through his mind. Do what you must and come what may…
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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.

Supreme Prophet Praxeum

Excellent.

Now I have one final question - Which is more important: The Emperor or Empire?
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Darth Mortis · Sith Warrior Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 164

The Empire. It is built by the joining hands of all sith, and if the ruler threatens to destroy it due to his incompetence, madness, etc. such a ruler must be removed.
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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.

Supreme Prophet Praxeum

Suspiria, I know leave your apprentice to you. You have my blessing to knight him.
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Darth Mortis · Sith Warrior Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 164

Um, the problem is - Darth Suspiria probably left the site Sad

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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.

Supreme Prophet Praxeum

Then I shall personally knight you. I have deemed you ready and prepared for the trials of the Sith. Now, disperse Phoenix, and serve this Empire as Darth Mortis.
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Darth Mortis · Sith Warrior Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 164

It will be an honour, Supreme Prophet.
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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.

Darth Suspiria

Congratulations Phoenix, now Darth Mortis. I am very proud of you.

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