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29-04-2023, 10:41 PM
Entry Five : Trials
*The holo-diary broadcast would seem somewhat interrupted, the visuals are blurred and distorted although the image of Valkara would vaguely show clad in different robes. She’d appear to be sketching whilst sitting within the cafeteria on the ship, her attention occasionally shifting to address the holo. *
“The trials have finally been completed, with that my time here is coming to an end. This holo-entry will explain my experiences with pre-trials and my involvement during such. Along with my current position within House Horuset and my future."
“Prior to the first trial Lord Sanguinis had given me a lighter and made it out as a “gift” though I knew there was a point behind his actions and of course, there was. Moments after he left an announcement was given out… the one to return the item within four days will gain his favour. Almost instantly I was approached and threatened, the Acolyte in question didn’t attempt anything and thus gave me time to take my leave without issue. I did not return to the ship, instead I took a shuttle to Dromund Kaas and managed to hide the lighter in a place only I would know. Following this, I made my way to one of the bars located within the main city and managed to swipe a tattered, well-used lighter from a drunk merc without detection then returned to the ship. The competition was rather disappointing in the following days as no other acolytes even attempted anything however, Acolyte Sovernus and I spoke regarding the lighter and Neds alliance. I never had trust for Ned and wasn’t surprised to hear that his intentions were to take the lighter by force to gain the lord's favour. A plan was formed, and he walked right into it without any hesitation, thus taking the fake lighter and returning it to Lord Sanguinis only to be disappointed. Myself and Sovernus arrived to witness the failure and I couldn’t help but find it pleasing. We both returned the true-lighter and so we were both acknowledged by the Lord for completing the task.”
“Now onto the trails…”
“The first trial was clearly set for being a strategist alongside strength and cunning. We were to locate and kill a beast that would easily kill a single acolyte should they attempt it alone. Myself, Sovernus and Xuna packed together with Ned worming his way within the click. I wasn’t pleased with him joining us but there was little time to argue. A fresh acolyte decided to run in, arms flailing to the cave system ahead and to nobodies surprise it grabbed the beasts’ attention and some. Prior to reaching the caves, we gathered a plan to lure a single one’s attention and draw it charging into a rock-side to disorientate it long enough for Xuna to climb onto it and drive her blade through its head. Of course, the plan didn’t go into fruition as some other Acolytes grabbed its attention enough to stop it mid-charge. Everyone was fighting in such close quarters that I would’ve been more of a burden then a benefit and so I kept my distance, only to notice several hanging rock formations above the beast’s head. Using everything I could muster, I managed to successfully pull them free and maneuver them into a position to cause fatal damage before launching them down. Alongside my fellow acolytes we managed to kill it although not without casualties. Some acolytes took trophies, but I didn’t even consider the thought though once we returned to the Overseer made a valid point. How does he know that we completed the trial without bringing back solid proof? A tooth, and eye? These things could belong to anything, so that lesson alone made me rethink my methods. That aside, it was a success and managed to merit a pass.”
“The second trial, unexpectedly wasn’t focused around brute force. More so survival, teamwork and quick thinking. The ship transporting the acolytes crashed in a desolate ice landscape, many were wounded by the impact though not severely. Many acolytes stood around for a casual conversation, though my intentions were to locate shelter from the icy winds that bellowed between the valley, with that i took a small group to locate such and thankfully i managed to locate a cave along with an abandoned campsite. Many wanted to look over the campsite understandably, though the weather conditions were causing complications and i informed all those present that we need to set up a camp and fire before we were to investigate anything. Some remained, others followed. The cave was clear of anything that would’ve caused a threat and so we progressed on speaking with one-another about what we need and how we could obtain it. I kept on fire-duty and managed to cut free some of the fabric from the tents within the campsite, though as expected it was frozen over and damp so i entrusted another acolyte to focus on drying them out. I have never encountered such a feeling before… the cold was unimaginable, even when we managed to create a fire it wasn’t nearly enough and i felt that horrible familiar feeling of fear once more. Another group soon returned with food and i aided in skinning it and making it somewhat edible before consumption along with another. We all stood around the small fire, having idle chatter amongst ourselves before finally deciding to move on. I still don’t understand how we managed to miss a large structure not that far from our location pulsing with energy. We were all being extremely weary on approaching it, except one, another new acolyte twi'lek known as Nob simply walked up to it. I yet do not understand if it was out of stupidity or attempting to prove his own worth… regardless, a sudden bolt of energy launched itself toward him past a specific point and he got launched back. Amazingly enough he seemed durable, wounded from the impact but alive nonetheless. A part of me wanted to leave him in pain on the ground, he could’ve put everyone at risk with his ignorance but i couldn’t just walk away… that isn’t me. Not long passed as a ship made itself known to everyone, i helped the twi'lek and we made our way to its location and thankfully it took us back. Out of the trials in general, this was the most threatening, fighting against the cold, starvation, dehydration, shelter, not including the beasts that we could’ve encountered, although i once again managed to merit a pass on this trial.”
“The last trial was difficult, in its own special way. No fighting, no survival, but it was entirely based around deception and information gathering. I am thankful that no torture was part of this trial, even when the pre-trial lesson indicated that it would play a part. Regardless, myself, Uthais and Leive waited back and didn’t enter along with the large group before us as to not draw unwanted attention off the get-go. We made a plan; however the plan didn’t really come into effect so we all went our own ways over the duration of the trial. Myself and Leive attempted to converse with a man seated by himself, it was looking bright though it didn’t last long before we were rudely interrupted by several others thus leading to the man in question becoming irritated and walked off. I gave him some time before attempting to speak with him again, luckily, he offered me the chance after the previous on goings. He was a drinker, that much was clear, so we eventually got to the stage of partaking in a drinking game whilst speaking to one-another in a casual fashion. I was more focused on gaining an inkling of trust before asking anything specific to draw unwanted attention towards me. Whilst engaged in conversation Nob, the twi’lek, walked up to me acting strange. I could only assume it was an act of sorts, either that or it was another side-effect of his dumbed down persona... either way i went with it. Turned out another drunk wanted to talk to me so Nob was setting out the groundwork for him to come across as the hero of the situation to grab my attention. After some jealousy made itself rather obvious, i managed to talk to this drunk and put him under the impression he had to interest me enough for me to even bother in the means of interesting gossip. It worked and with that i managed to follow up on some information he shared and that i needed for my task, after which i took my leave. In the end, i gathered information and reported it back which allowed me to pass the trial.”
“Although, i managed to pass all three trials… how?”
“Before i could even comprehend such a question, we found ourselves conversing within the library before Lord Sanguinis entered. Not one for conversation, he called out my name and informed me to kneel. All the acolytes, along with myself, was confused on what was coming although i had an idea. Then, i suddenly felt a deep pain in my gut following the next words spoken, i felt sick… he appointed me as his new apprentice. The Sith who has taken nearly everything away from me, put me through unimaginable torture and knows of my past had now taken me on as his apprentice. How can one even think clearly after that? What do i do now, what are my next moves? I can’t be his apprentice.”
“This holo-entry has been going on long enough i think. I need to think on my current situation and take it in. Prepare for what is to come next, and ready myself for it.”
“End transmission.”
*The last words spoken clearly hold great pain and anguish. The holo-entry cuts off without much more of a warning. *
*The holo-diary broadcast would seem somewhat interrupted, the visuals are blurred and distorted although the image of Valkara would vaguely show clad in different robes. She’d appear to be sketching whilst sitting within the cafeteria on the ship, her attention occasionally shifting to address the holo. *
“The trials have finally been completed, with that my time here is coming to an end. This holo-entry will explain my experiences with pre-trials and my involvement during such. Along with my current position within House Horuset and my future."
“Prior to the first trial Lord Sanguinis had given me a lighter and made it out as a “gift” though I knew there was a point behind his actions and of course, there was. Moments after he left an announcement was given out… the one to return the item within four days will gain his favour. Almost instantly I was approached and threatened, the Acolyte in question didn’t attempt anything and thus gave me time to take my leave without issue. I did not return to the ship, instead I took a shuttle to Dromund Kaas and managed to hide the lighter in a place only I would know. Following this, I made my way to one of the bars located within the main city and managed to swipe a tattered, well-used lighter from a drunk merc without detection then returned to the ship. The competition was rather disappointing in the following days as no other acolytes even attempted anything however, Acolyte Sovernus and I spoke regarding the lighter and Neds alliance. I never had trust for Ned and wasn’t surprised to hear that his intentions were to take the lighter by force to gain the lord's favour. A plan was formed, and he walked right into it without any hesitation, thus taking the fake lighter and returning it to Lord Sanguinis only to be disappointed. Myself and Sovernus arrived to witness the failure and I couldn’t help but find it pleasing. We both returned the true-lighter and so we were both acknowledged by the Lord for completing the task.”
“Now onto the trails…”
“The first trial was clearly set for being a strategist alongside strength and cunning. We were to locate and kill a beast that would easily kill a single acolyte should they attempt it alone. Myself, Sovernus and Xuna packed together with Ned worming his way within the click. I wasn’t pleased with him joining us but there was little time to argue. A fresh acolyte decided to run in, arms flailing to the cave system ahead and to nobodies surprise it grabbed the beasts’ attention and some. Prior to reaching the caves, we gathered a plan to lure a single one’s attention and draw it charging into a rock-side to disorientate it long enough for Xuna to climb onto it and drive her blade through its head. Of course, the plan didn’t go into fruition as some other Acolytes grabbed its attention enough to stop it mid-charge. Everyone was fighting in such close quarters that I would’ve been more of a burden then a benefit and so I kept my distance, only to notice several hanging rock formations above the beast’s head. Using everything I could muster, I managed to successfully pull them free and maneuver them into a position to cause fatal damage before launching them down. Alongside my fellow acolytes we managed to kill it although not without casualties. Some acolytes took trophies, but I didn’t even consider the thought though once we returned to the Overseer made a valid point. How does he know that we completed the trial without bringing back solid proof? A tooth, and eye? These things could belong to anything, so that lesson alone made me rethink my methods. That aside, it was a success and managed to merit a pass.”
“The second trial, unexpectedly wasn’t focused around brute force. More so survival, teamwork and quick thinking. The ship transporting the acolytes crashed in a desolate ice landscape, many were wounded by the impact though not severely. Many acolytes stood around for a casual conversation, though my intentions were to locate shelter from the icy winds that bellowed between the valley, with that i took a small group to locate such and thankfully i managed to locate a cave along with an abandoned campsite. Many wanted to look over the campsite understandably, though the weather conditions were causing complications and i informed all those present that we need to set up a camp and fire before we were to investigate anything. Some remained, others followed. The cave was clear of anything that would’ve caused a threat and so we progressed on speaking with one-another about what we need and how we could obtain it. I kept on fire-duty and managed to cut free some of the fabric from the tents within the campsite, though as expected it was frozen over and damp so i entrusted another acolyte to focus on drying them out. I have never encountered such a feeling before… the cold was unimaginable, even when we managed to create a fire it wasn’t nearly enough and i felt that horrible familiar feeling of fear once more. Another group soon returned with food and i aided in skinning it and making it somewhat edible before consumption along with another. We all stood around the small fire, having idle chatter amongst ourselves before finally deciding to move on. I still don’t understand how we managed to miss a large structure not that far from our location pulsing with energy. We were all being extremely weary on approaching it, except one, another new acolyte twi'lek known as Nob simply walked up to it. I yet do not understand if it was out of stupidity or attempting to prove his own worth… regardless, a sudden bolt of energy launched itself toward him past a specific point and he got launched back. Amazingly enough he seemed durable, wounded from the impact but alive nonetheless. A part of me wanted to leave him in pain on the ground, he could’ve put everyone at risk with his ignorance but i couldn’t just walk away… that isn’t me. Not long passed as a ship made itself known to everyone, i helped the twi'lek and we made our way to its location and thankfully it took us back. Out of the trials in general, this was the most threatening, fighting against the cold, starvation, dehydration, shelter, not including the beasts that we could’ve encountered, although i once again managed to merit a pass on this trial.”
“The last trial was difficult, in its own special way. No fighting, no survival, but it was entirely based around deception and information gathering. I am thankful that no torture was part of this trial, even when the pre-trial lesson indicated that it would play a part. Regardless, myself, Uthais and Leive waited back and didn’t enter along with the large group before us as to not draw unwanted attention off the get-go. We made a plan; however the plan didn’t really come into effect so we all went our own ways over the duration of the trial. Myself and Leive attempted to converse with a man seated by himself, it was looking bright though it didn’t last long before we were rudely interrupted by several others thus leading to the man in question becoming irritated and walked off. I gave him some time before attempting to speak with him again, luckily, he offered me the chance after the previous on goings. He was a drinker, that much was clear, so we eventually got to the stage of partaking in a drinking game whilst speaking to one-another in a casual fashion. I was more focused on gaining an inkling of trust before asking anything specific to draw unwanted attention towards me. Whilst engaged in conversation Nob, the twi’lek, walked up to me acting strange. I could only assume it was an act of sorts, either that or it was another side-effect of his dumbed down persona... either way i went with it. Turned out another drunk wanted to talk to me so Nob was setting out the groundwork for him to come across as the hero of the situation to grab my attention. After some jealousy made itself rather obvious, i managed to talk to this drunk and put him under the impression he had to interest me enough for me to even bother in the means of interesting gossip. It worked and with that i managed to follow up on some information he shared and that i needed for my task, after which i took my leave. In the end, i gathered information and reported it back which allowed me to pass the trial.”
“Although, i managed to pass all three trials… how?”
“Before i could even comprehend such a question, we found ourselves conversing within the library before Lord Sanguinis entered. Not one for conversation, he called out my name and informed me to kneel. All the acolytes, along with myself, was confused on what was coming although i had an idea. Then, i suddenly felt a deep pain in my gut following the next words spoken, i felt sick… he appointed me as his new apprentice. The Sith who has taken nearly everything away from me, put me through unimaginable torture and knows of my past had now taken me on as his apprentice. How can one even think clearly after that? What do i do now, what are my next moves? I can’t be his apprentice.”
“This holo-entry has been going on long enough i think. I need to think on my current situation and take it in. Prepare for what is to come next, and ready myself for it.”
“End transmission.”
*The last words spoken clearly hold great pain and anguish. The holo-entry cuts off without much more of a warning. *
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