Kaz-Am Zul

High Inquisitor Gra'tua · Kaz-Am Zul

Gra'tua sat in his chambers as a droid brought him a message, informing him of the arrival of his new apprentice. He rose slowly, putting his outer robes on before leaving his room and down to the entrance hall. As he enetered the entrance hall, he saw his apprentice and walked over, speaking as he did."Name." That was all he said before stopping and starring into the eyes of this newcomer, sending chills through his being.

High Inquisitor Gra'tua

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Kaz-Am Zul

Dead, soulless eyes looked up upon his new master. “Kaz-am Zul, at your service, Master.” Zul, wearing a black robe, and bearing no weapon, was an odd choice for an apprentice. He was too old and looked too battle scarred for any valuable Sith use. However, there was something cold and chilling about his demeanor. Fear. That was it. Gra’tua could sense it in the force around his new apprentice. But, Zul was not afraid of his new master or of the Sith Training about to begin. His fear lay deep that his desire to avenge his father’s death would not come to bear fruit… that his deathbed promise to Dark Jedi, Androon, would not be kept… That his hero, Darth Farious, would never be remembered. No this one was not afraid of Hate… or of Vengeance or even death. But, he feared failure. He did not hide this... and he hoped that his new Master could sense it, as well.

High Inquisitor Gra'tua

Gra'tua nodded as the apprentice spoke, using to force to gather other information that was not being said."I have some questions before we move on to your training. First, what saber form do you know or wish to know? What faction do you wish to join and who is your dark patron?" As he asked the slur of questions he felt no weapon upon the young man, it would be remedied.

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul took a step back and bowed. He raised his arms up high and as the sleeves of his black robe fell, there on his wrists appeared gauntlets of pure titanium. Within an instant, they flashed and two scarlet saber beams ejected forth from each gauntlet. “Forgive me, master. My saber discipline is that of the stealth gauntlet sabers… Relics from the ancients, passed on to me from the teachings of the forgotten, Darth Farious, whom I serve posthumously.” Zul switched off his sabers, and retracted his arms. “I am willing to train in the traditional form. As for which faction, I must say that I will serve under any area of the Sith Empire that the Emperor commands of me. Let my skills show the way. I only wish to serve.” Zul again bowed to his master.

High Inquisitor Gra'tua

Gra'tua nodded, the sabers of his apprentice were acceptible as he watched them ignite and be put out."That is great, but you did not answer my question. Which faction most interests you?" He asked commandingly, a bit aggitated at the answer.

Kaz-Am Zul

“If it were up to me,” Zul looked up at his master, “I would choose to serve the Emperor as one of his Hands in the Royal Guard.” To himself, Zul wondered why Gra’tua did not sense this answer in the Force, as he was sending it. But, then, he realized, even if Gra’tua did sense the answer right away, it is more formal to have it spoken aloud for assurance. Sometimes the obvious isn’t so obvious here. Zul understood that he had much to learn of the Sith way from his new Master.

High Defender Adenn

[[I hope my presence will not bother you two. I am only here to observe]]

As High Inquisitor Gra'tua instructed his new apprentice, the Royal Guardsman stepped into the room, keeping his presence hidden with the force and sticking to the darkest shadows. As the two spoke amongst themselves, he was interested when he heard that the man was interested in the Royal Gaurd. He then waited for Gra'tua to instruct as he wanted to see this apprentice's work habbits.

High Inquisitor Gra'tua

Gra'tua nodded as the apprentice spoke. Teaching him defense and battle tactics would be needed if he would join the Royal Gaurd, perhaps it was something a Royal Gaurdsmen should do, not an Inquisitor."Darth Adenn, since you seem so interested in this newcommer, you should be the one to take over his training, for he is interested in your faction. You should also think about making your steps quieter." He said turning the the Sgt. at arms."So what do you say, will you teach him the ways of the royal guard?" He asked calmly as he motioned for the gaurdsmen to reveal himself.

High Defender Adenn

As the High Inquisitor spoke Adenn revealed himself as he stepped out of the shadows. "Duely noted." He said as he walked twords them. As he stopped beside Gra'tua he started to look the man up and down. "So you are interested in the Guard?" He asked as they stood there, his mask making slight compressing sounds as it filtered the air. "Do you have any previous skill? And about those...Sabers." He said with a short pause. "Where did you get such unique weaponry?" He said in an onslaught of questions.

High Inquisitor Gra'tua

Gra'tua nodded as the Royal Gaurdsman stepped forward. As the Adenn spoke to the man he turned to leave."Adenn, I leave his success in your hands." He said calmly as he exited the entrance hall, heading for his chambers in the Inquisitorius.

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul bowed to the departing Gra’tua, and then turned to meet his new master. He didn’t even hear him enter the room. That is a skill worth learning, he thought. “Forgive me, Master Adenn, my training was with the Imperial Army just before tha fall of Palpatine. After that, I served under the rogue, Commander Moff Lupus.” Zul stepped back again to reveal his laser gauntlets, “These were bestowed upon me by a Dark Jedi named Androon. She served a Forgotten Sith master named Darth Farious on Adumar. She trained me briefly until her death by Jedi invaders.” He removed his hood and revealed the two horn implants on his skull. “I am here to be trained, Master… To learn the way of the Sith, and to use what little knowledge I may have to serve the Emperor’s grace... and to fulfill my oath of revenge against the Jedi Order.” Zul realized that it had to be said, "I HATE Jedi."

High Defender Adenn

Adenn smiled under his mask at his answers."Mind your tone." He said as they stood in the dojo. "Jedi are wise, and skilled. But they are easily swayed by others." He then looked at the man's weapons. "Take those off and hand them to me." He said as he reached out with both of his hands. "They serve no use as of yet." His eyes then closed as he mapped out the room in his mind. "You wish to join the guard? Then find as much information on formor Shadow Protector Duff, and the current Shadow Protector Tarna as you can. The report back here."

[[I would use their personal Profiles and what not.]]

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul obediently offered up his arms to Adenn. “”If you can find a way to remove them, Master. Since I have placed the gauntlets on my wrists I can find no way to remove them. According to the Ancients, only in death can the talons be removed.”

High Defender Adenn

As the man spoke Adenn ignited his sabers. "If you cannot find a way to remove them then I will cut them off." He said as he stood there. His mind then changed and his sabers retracted. "Just fufill the tast that I have set out for you. Now." He said as he waited for the man to comence.

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul bowed and took his leave. Outside his shuttle Tiberius awaited. He jumped into the pit and slammed the doors shut. Once in the outer atmosphere he ignited the dual hyper drive array and blasted into the light funnel. Even with duel drives he knew it would be a long journey. He hoped his master would understand the time it would take him.

His first stop was Kuat. He was not able to find out much in the Production Yards there. Later, he moves on to the Japreal System, to Onderon.. Still a war ravaged planet, he was able to locate the residence of Shadow Protector Tarna. The Shadow Protector of the Royal Guard, Speaker for the Council of Sith Population Control and Ranks was not in as he was off on one of his many travels, protecting and serving no doubt, but Zul learned much about the master, including his passion Onderon ale. Zul made note into his recorder and then traveled back to the training ground.

None of the databases included the exact whereabouts of Master Duff. There was vague reference to the “Catacombs”. Zul knew only of the catacombs on Geonosis. He landed there and stealthily did some research. He learned of the Master Duff is a Student, Sith Marauder, and Emperor's Hand. He also discovered his love for Mandalorian Football (soccer), soothing called “Star Wars”, and the visual records known as “Movies”. Perhaps Zul would reach out to Master Duff and Master Tarna for advice on his apprenticeship. The more he can learn about the Sith the better. Zul then headed back to the Training grounds to meet with his Master.

High Defender Adenn

Almost a week had passed sense the man left and began his assignment. Adenn's black eyes looked apon the man threw his goggles as he entered the room and sighed. "What have you for me? And what took you so long to gather the information. Did you not go to the Sith library, and use the holocrons?" He asked as he sat there. Waiting for the man to present his findings.

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul removed his hood and bowed to his master. He presented a Holocron of his findings. “Forgive me, Master. But, I felt a hands-on approach would reveal more information than what could be found in the Holocron Library.” He offered the Holocron to Ardenn. “I am hoping my Master is not displeased.”

High Defender Adenn

"No, I am not displeased. I respect that you would go far and beyond the call of duty to get such information." He said as he took the Holocron and placed it on the table infront of him. He turned it and and listened to what the apprentice had to report. He then looked back up to Zul and nodded in approvement. "Now go to the Library and get their personal profiles and bring me a summary of them. It will be the second part of this test. Some times Royal Guardsmen are not to leave their stations, and are required to use the library." He said explaining what he wanted done.

[[Just go to the character profiles forum and copy/paste them. and what not. But remember to use a roleplay format of getting the info and reporting it.]]

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul bowed obediently. “As you command, Master.” He then retreated to the Sith Holocron library. Zul always had a disliking for Holocron research, even thought he understood its validity. He would much rather be in his shuttle raiding Alliance ships or dog fighting with Jedi. But, knowing how to use the Sith Holocron library he knew would prove to be a useful tool for the future.

He prepared the first Holocron report for his master on Shadow Protector Tarna.

REPORT 09388JU6 BY SITH APPRENTICE KAZ AM ZUL FOR MASTER DARTH ARDENN ---

Shadow Protector Tarna

Name:
-Tarna Lucius Dallow

Darkside Alias:
-Darth Tarna
-Shadow Protector Tarna
-Vice-President Tarna
-Watchman Tarna
-Dark Lord Tarna

Blood Status:
-Pureblood (Half-Dallow, half-Praxeum)

Species:
-Human

Age:
-37

Gender:
-Male

Hair:
-White, "Qui-Gon style"

Eyes:
-Brown
-Yellow when emmersed in the Dark Side of the Force

Height:
-6'1"

Build:
-Light-weight
-Athletic

Personality:
-Laid back
-Wise
-Tends to see the "bottle half-empty"
-Sarcastic
-Funny

Home Planet:
-Onderon

Ship:
Consular-class space cruiser "Liberty"

Delta-7 Aethersprite-class light interceptor "Obsidian"

Lightsaber combat style:
-Ataru(Mastered)
-Jark'Kai(Mastered)
-Makashi(Mastered)
-Djem So(Mastered)

Lightsabers:

Equipment:
-comlink
-datapad
-vibro-knife

Clothing:
-Guardsman uniform, only wears helmet for official ceremonies

Occupation:
-Order of the Royal Guard - Shadow Protector
-Sith Watchman Second Degree - Onderon System
-Council for Sith Population Control and Ranks Vice-President
Abilities:
-Great pilot
-Charasmatic
-Extremely strong in the Force
-Excellent lightsaber duelist

Force powers:
-Force Grip
-Force Throw
-Force Pull
-Force Crush
-Force Jump
-Force Deflection
-Breath Control
-Force Concealment
-Alter Mind

Former Apprentice/s:
-Vlar Nedich, now Darth Splinter
-Chiako, died on mission to Kashyyyk
-Relentless, now Darth Relentless
-Doman Seraph Cruix, MIA

Current Apprentices:
-none

Dark Patron:
-Darth Revan

Other Dark Influences:
-Darth Traya
-Darth Bane
-Darth Nihilus
-Lumiya

Other Positions:
Keeper of the Altar of Darth Revan
Leader of the "Fellowship of Revan"

Biography
http://swfanon.wikia.com/wiki/Darth_Tarna
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Dark Patron: Darth Revan
Shadow Protector of the Order of the Royal Guard

Zul popped the Holocron into his satchel. Then, inserted a new one for the following report on Shadow Protector Duff.

REPORT 09388JU7 BY SITH APPRENTICE KAZ AM ZUL FOR MASTER DARTH ARDENN ---

Shadow Protector Duff ---

Name: Niko Duff

Title: Executor Duff

Species: Human

Gender: Male

Home world: Born - Coruscant, Raised - Unknown

Year of birth: 12 ABY

Year of death: ???

Height: 1.9 meters

Eye colour: Hazel

Hair colour: Brown with Black Highlights

Affiliation(s):

- Fourth Sith Empire
- Sith Hands
- Council for Imperial Games and Recreation
- School of Hunger

Current Occupation(s):

- Chair for Council for Imperial Games and Recreation
- Sith Marauder
- Executor of Sith Hands

Language(s):

- Galactic Basic
- Huttese

Personal Vehicle(s):

- Sith Infiltrator Mk3

Personal Droid(s):

- Remote Assistance Droid

Attire:

-One black Glove (elbow Length) right
- Flowing Black Cloak, worn at bottom
- Red Plated Boots

Equipment:

- Sith Lanvarok
- Short Purple Lightsaber
- Normal Red Lightsaber
- Ceremonial Vibroblade
- Thermal Detonator

- Various Hand Gadgets, including, Midi-chlorian meter, Comlink, Voice Translator

Abilities:

- Skilled in Stealth
- Good with a saber
- Strong in the force
- Good at masking abilities
- Skilled at Recon

Lightsaber Combat:

- Makashi (Basic)
- Jar'Ka (Skilled)
- Unorthodox
- Skill - Sai cha

Signature Force Technique/s:

- Force Stealth
- Force Kill
- Force Vision

Traits:
-Humorous
-Loyal
-Disciplined
-Talkative

Biography:

Born on Coruscant, parents were travellers, buying and selling goods across the galaxy with no set home.
His parents were en-slaved when Duff was at a young age. Initially he thought that they were killed by Mercenaries but he found the truth years later by chance on a mission to Tatooine.
Raised from the age of 5 by a group of 3 dark Jedi on Korriban, they deceived him and told him his parents were dead to bring out his hatred. In the end it consumed him and he left the planet to join the sith empire.
At 17 standard years Duff joined the Sith empire under the tutelage of Amor. He rose up the ranks and eventually founded the order of Empress hands, During Darth Chicks Rein.
He left the empire on a mission for chick and returned to serve Empress saber. During his absence Duff returned to Korriban and Slaughtered the three Dark Jedi who had deceived him.
Duff undertook various missions his most prominent was to search for a Miraluka for Lord Scourge. Returning successfully he left the empire once again on a mission for Empress Saber that was Ill fated. He was captured by Dark Jedi and tortured. He lost his right arm on that mission but once again returned to see a new Dynasty. Shadow had become emperor and he served him as Executor of the hands.

Once finished, Zul took both Holocrons and returned to meet with his Master.

High Defender Adenn

Adenn waited for the man to enter the room and present the files to him. After he had done so he would being saber and force training.

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul bowed before his master. He held up the Holocrons, “Here are the files you requested, Master. I hope it pleases you.”

High Defender Adenn

Adenn looked over the finds of the apprentice and stood to his feet. He placed the files on the table near him and looked back at Zul. "Draw your weapons." He said as he initiated the saber training.

Kaz-Am Zul

kaz took a step back and removed his robe to reveal his black armor. He held his arms out to his side and ignited wrist gauntlets. Red light sabers emerged. He dare not make the first move, "As you wish, Master."

High Defender Adenn

[[Where have you been?]]

As the apprentice ignited his sabers, Adenn walked forward and stood only five feet from him. He then removed his robes, reveiling the black tunic pf the sith, and his sabers on his belt. "Do you really think that armor will protect you. The only armor you need is the force." He said as he drew his sabers, the familiar crack and hiss sound as they sprang to life.

After standing there for a minute longer Adenn quickly used force speed to blur around his apprentice to his back, making two strikes, His left hand came twords the Apprentice's left side, attacking his ribs and his right saber came down verticly to the left, attacking his neck.

Both his saberes where set to duel, and would only leave small two degree burns if they hit their mark.

Kaz-Am Zul

[[Sorry for my absence. Busy week at work.]]

Zul tried to parry with Adenn's thrusts as best he could. He wanted to observe his Master's fighting style and skills before even attempting to thrust. He motioned toward his armor and laughed, "An old habit, Master. Once my training in complete, I am hoping that no armor will ever be necessary again." As he said this he felt the sting of Adenn's hits to his side and neck. "That was fast", he thought himself. "How can I learn such speed," he asked.

High Defender Adenn

"The power of the force is great, and the one who learns how to control it is unstoppable." He said as he moved backwards, and shutting of his blades. "Attack me." He said as he waited for the apprenitce to commence.

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul stood up straight. He looked intently at his Master. He could see that he was being very serious. While he did not wish to hurt his Master, he knew that if he did not attack with all his might, that Adenn would notice. "As you wish, my Master," he then crossed blades and then thrust towards Adenn with great fury.

High Defender Adenn

As the scissors that where the apprentice's blades came at him, the masters hand infront of him. "I sense hesitation, and unwillingness." He said as he held the apprentice in the air. "Again." He said instructing Zul to attack again, before throwing him against the back wall.

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul crawls back up to his feet. He re-ignites his blades. Now, he feels anger. Not toward his master, but for holding back at all. He sucks in his anger and let's it run through him. He snarls as he lunges forward toward Ardenn with his blades drawn.

High Defender Adenn

[[I didn't have my sabers drawn]]

Kaz-Am Zul

[[Revised]]

High Defender Adenn

"You are angry, but not twords me. He said, this time catching his apprentice in a stiffled force lightning bolt, crippleing him to the floor. Feel anger, feel pain. Turn it into hate. It is the only way." He said as he again used the force to throw him into the back wall. "Again!" He said waiting for the apprentice to utilize his emotions.

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul coughed and choked as he pulled himself up a second time. Blood trickled from his lip. This time, he was enraged. He retracted the sabers and turned to face Adenn. Hatred and anger filled his heart. he gritted his teeth and lunged forward looking to strike his master down using only his bare hands and his hatred.... "DIE!", cried out!

High Defender Adenn

As Zul raged forward there were no sign's of retaliation from his master, instead he let Zul's hands wrap around his throat. "Good. Good. Use the pain, use the anger. Use hatred." He said as the force clone dissapeared from the apprentice's grip, leaving him alone in the room. "It is always good to be where you are not." He said as he stepped from the shadows. "Force clones are one of the most powerful forms of the force. To make even one takes emence ability and mental strain. But it is one of the most powerful tools of the Royal Guard and the Inquisitors. He said as he moved twords his apprentice and stationed himself behind him.

Now use this hatred you feel, the pain, and the anger. Channel it with your mind, threw your arm and into your hand. Then release it in one powerful attack. He said as he demonstrated the force lightning again.

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul takes a step back as the apparition of the force clone vanishes. He is dismayed. he turns to his Master, "Is he for real? Or another ghost," he thinks. "No matter." Then, he takes his anger and rage and focus tehm down into his right arm. He thrusts it forward at Adenn and with great rage and hatred he lets loose a blast of force energy.

High Defender Adenn

As the energy shot from his Apprenitce's hand, Adenn's right arm came up from his side, his hand seeming to catch the energy. He then accumilated all of the energy in a small sphere and closed his hand into a fist, absorbing the energy. "Good. Good. You can also use the force to increase your strength and your mobility. Knowing this, do you think you could handle a duel with another apprentice?" He asked as he waited for Zul to reply.

Kaz-Am Zul

Zul relaxed his arms and bowed to his master. "Yes, master. I am ready."

High Defender Adenn

[[I have created a thread in the Dojo. If you wish to duel someone inparticular tell me and I will talk to them.]]

Kaz-Am Zul

[[You may choose. I have found the thread.]]