#Master Lord of the Sith and Apprentice That was A Former Jedi Master

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*cough* new project hahaha.. cannot post the full draw as it's very much not tumblr safe 🤣

Also.. uh.. my first Star Wars fanart of actual canon characters (I have been... intimidated to put it into words)

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The biggest problem in "The Acolyte"

I think I've given this show a fair shake. There are parts in it that I really like, and I think this sits in 3rd/4th place in my ranking of favourite Disney - Star Wars shows.

But here's the thing. It felt underwhelming. The only time I was genuinely excited was during the fight scenes, any of them.

But when I think about the events that take place in the show... they're not so bad! There's nothing really lore-breaking, I like flawed characters doing their best. It's okay!

So why was I almost always deadpan, while watching it?

Structure.

The show doesn't have the same issue as other Disney Plus series, wherein they treat it as a 10-hour movie and thus lose all momentum every time. Headland knows how to raise the stakes properly... but unfortunately, the result is the same!

Because this series was structured and marketed as if it was some kind of investigative thriller, a noir movie about Jedi being murdered and needing to find the killer. And when you look at the events, and at the story it's telling... it really isn't that.

So when you're trying to make these twists... they're all predictable.

How could Osha have killed Indara when she's working as a meknik-- she has a twin.

But who could the Sith in the mask possibly be-- iiiit's Qimir, y'know, the guy who's literally quoting the Sith code and is trying his hardest to seem harmless.

Why is Mae going around killing these Jedi-- they had it coming, they likely wronged her in a way that was unintended and now she's in pain because of it.

What's the mystery behind the twins-- they weren't conceived biologically, they were created using the Force. They're Anakin 1.0.

Were the witches really killed by the fire? What did we miss, why are the Jedi so guilt-ridden over it-- the other side of the story, showing the Jedi probably killing them all through some big well-intentioned-but-misled accident that could've been avoided, which the Jedi now feel guilty over and try to cover up.

Osha seems to be fine with the Jedi arresting her sister-- her heartlessness makes her the perfect Sith, by the end of the Season, she'll be an apprentice and Mae will be on the good side.

Who is Qimir's former teacher-- Vernestra. His scars look like they come from a lightsaber whip.

Is Qimir the Sith master-- probably not, just an apprentice, a self-proclaimed non-Bane-lineage Sith, or an acolyte himself.

Will Sol survive the show-- no, he's gonna die, because of course he is, by Episode I, the Sith have been thought to be extinct for a millenia.

If you're a casual viewer, maybe these wouldn't be as obvious. But if you're a fan, it's like it's written on a billboard. And like, clearly Leslye Headland knew that this would be the case:

"I think a good twist is not about hiding everything from the audience and then throwing it on them like, 'Hey, this is what you didn't see! We hid it so well that you didn't see this!'" says Headland. "I think a good twist is telegraphing what's going to happen, and then once it does, executing it without an ounce of pity or sentimentality."" - Leslye Headland, Entertainment Weekly, 2024

But here's the thing.

You can't make an audience feel as if the stakes have been raised, when we can tell where this is all going.

Because then we're not watching, we're waiting for what will inevitably happen to finally occur. If most of these "mysteries" had been structured as simple plot points in a more straight-forward story about...

Two sisters trying to get back to each other after an incident in their lives caused by the Jedi.

The Jedi Master coming to terms with the fact that his flawed decisions led to tragic consequences.

A Sith Lord trying to appropriate the sisters' powers for himself.

... then I think that I wouldn't feel as underwhelmed.

Instead it's a murder mystery, and we already know the murderer, what motivates said murderer, how said murderer was wronged, etc... and they're feeding us the information by the breadcrumb to build up to these twists, but we can basically guess what these twists are.

Don't treat obvious plot points like a secret. You can get away with it a couple of times, but not with every single one of them. C'mon.

ADDENDUM:

[marvelstars]

I was thinking about the worst part when it comes to Obi-Wan and Anakin´s relationship issues wasn´t the tragic end in ROTS but those seeds planted at the start of their story where Obi-Wan resented Qui-Gon´s attention for Anakin while he felt the boy wasn´t much to look at and a future issue for his master with the Council in the long run which made Obi-Wan worried for his master reputation and how this would be affected while he could care less about Anakin´s well being or his pov or even his feelings on the matter.

The worst part is that Anakin didn´t just listen to Obi-Wan´s words, he could feel all of this from Obi-Wan as sensible as he was with the force and he could deal with Obi-Wan seeing him as a problem as long as Qui-Gon was alive and seemed to genuinely care for him even if nobody else at the Jedi Temple seemed to care but when Qui-Gon died he should have felt very lonely with a new guardian grieving his master who saw him more like a promise to his master legacy than a person.

Imagine all those times 9 year old Anakin missed his Mom or cried himself to sleep thinking about her, wondering if she was alright while other padawans teased him about his former slave status, his lack of formal education or his difficulty understanding concepts they have been told since they were babies, while not having any close relationship for the mere fact he didn´t grow up with them and his master more or less agreed with them even if he didn´t openly said it.

Anakin didn´t even have someone to have his back while he was growing up at the temple, because from their perspective those were issues he had to get over, no need for someone to support him emotinally or simply showed him some empathy, those were the same issues Obi-Wan had with Anakin since the moment they meet and while Anakin certainly did his best to grow into his potential, stydying hard and doing well on his studies, he was hardly recognized by his master, when his efforts were seen as arrogance instead of efforts to get the approval of his master and his peers.

Imagine that level of loneliness that your only company during your development years were the droids who helped you remember home and your Mom while at the same time feeling guilty for not feeling welcome at the temple because you were free and feed while your mother and friends were slaves and often lacked food and no one in the area could even begin to understand how Anakin felt and why except "Palpatine" but instead of helping Anakin he used this to manipulate him, get his trust and later make him fall to madness and the darkside.

The Sith Lord master understood better than anybody else at the Jedi temple that Anakin needed a father figure, not a master or a cold envoirment because that was familiar to him, that gave him emotional strenght and stability and more importantly, that make Anakin trust them and give his loyalty, no wonder he decided leaving Anakin to train as a Jedi in such circunstances were proper eteps towards becoming his sith apprentice and that irony probably didn´t escape him or Vader once he fell to the darkside but I don´t think Obi-Wan quite got that understanding until later when he saw Luke grow up with the Lars family but certainly not in the first few years post ROTS, he probably just reflected on where did he go wrong with Anakin.

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I know complaining about The Acolyte’s horrible writing is pretty standard, but it's genuinely fascinating how bad the writing on this show actually is.

It’s the best example of “Characters do things because the plot says so and not because they want to.”

Mae went from wanting revenge, to wanting to reunite with her sister, to abandoning her sister, to being okay with Qimir erasing her memories of Osha in the span of eight episodes.

Speaking of Osha, her motivations make even less sense. It’s clear that she failed her Jedi training because she had a lot of repressed anger and hatred regarding her mother’s death, but with the way she’s written, she kind of comes off as someone who’s just going with the flow.

“Oh, this Sith Lord is clearly trying to manipulate me into joining him by preying on my fears and insecurities? Guess I’m evil now!”

It’s like if Anakin suddenly decided to join forces with The Separatists after Ahsoka left the Jedi at the end of The Clone Wars.

But I think the worst character has to be Sol, I get that the writers wanted to deconstruct the “Wise Jedi master” archetype, but he just comes off as a complete moron.

Why is he so hell bent on wanting to take Osha under his wing? What was about her that made her so special? Why didn't he just tell Mae that he killed her mother because he thought that she was going to hurt her? Why does he leave out Aniseya's dying words?

And what's even dumber is that Mae tells Qimir that she wants Sol to face justice, yet she just stands there like a fucking idiot as Osha force chokes him to death.

You'd think being Qimir's former apprentice, Mae would realize just how terrible the Dark Side actually is and she would do whatever she can to stop her sister from going down that path, but she doesn't.

She's all like "Oh yeah, I have no issue with you turning to the Dark Side. It's fine, I won't stop you."

This entire series feels like a really bad Star Wars fan fic from the early to mid 2010's.

[midnightrineheardt]

The Guest

Pairing: Sith!Obi-Wan Kenobi x F!Reader

Warnings: smut, slightly dom!Obi-Wan, piv sex, unprotected sex, dirty talks, master/apprentice kink, oral sex, slight angst. (if I didn't specify something, then write in the comments pls)

Word Count: 1,802

Summary: Is it true that the dark side gives you the freedom to love?

Arriving on Coruscant after another mission, you just wanted to wash off this day and go to sleep. Drops of water dripped down the bare skin, when she felt someone else's presence. You're tense. The bathroom door opened softly.

-Hello there, darling - a man's voice sounded from the doorway, which sent chills down your back.

-Go away - you said indifferently to the man with golden eyes that had recently been blue like the sky or the sea. It was Lord Kenobi. It is not known exactly for what reason he decided to switch to the dark side, but he had more than enough of them.

- How rude - the Sith lord shortened the distance between you so you could feel his breath on your neck. You no longer paid attention to the fact that you were standing in the bathroom in only a towel.

-What do you need? - you whispered. The indifference changed to a timid whisper.

-You know yourself, Y/N, - Obi-Wan purred, tracing your lips first and then down to your chin. - It's you, Y/N, - the man whispered. His gaze was frightening and at the same time alluring. The man reached forward and imprinted the first kiss on your lips, there by pulling a light moan out of you. The former Jedi pressed you with his torso against the tiled wall of the bathroom and from such proximity you could feel how hard he is now. How nice to see you again.

-No, no - you started to pull away from the lingering kiss. - You can't do that. It's against the Code. - you ran out of the bathroom, realizing what had just happened and what else could happen. Lord Kenobi just laughed at your words.

-Is kissing against the Code, sweetheart? - the man in the black robes sat down on the edge of the bed next to you. - All these rules, the Code…It's all a lie - Obi-Wan spoke in a calm but confident tone. - How can you comprehend the full power of the Force if you study it only from the Light side? - he took your hand and began to slowly cover it with kisses, moving closer to your shoulder and neck.

-How can I believe you, Obi? If you left me and the Order while I was your padawan? - you looked up at the Sith Lord.

-I was broken. - Lord Kenobi heard his old name from your mouth. That name brought back those memories in him when he was still a Jedi and how much he liked you. It was mutual. But he couldn't afford anything more than a long hug with you. You ripped the Sith out of his memories by pushing him away from you. Standing at the nearest window in the room, you wrapped yourself tightly in a towel.

-You were broken... - you were looking at Coruscant at night. The city was bustling with nightlife. - I was broken - you said it so that he could hear. A single tear rolled down your cheek. Kenobi looked at you in silence. - I was broken. You just left without saying a word. - you turned around, started laughing nervously and tears were pouring out of your eyes. I didn't know what to do, what to feel.

-My little girl - Obi-Wan came over, hugging you tightly. The man began to comfort you by stroking your head.

-Let me go - you were trying to break free from the strong embrace of the Sith Lord. Uselessly.

-I hated you, Obi-Wan. - you snuggled against his chest and buried your face in his tunic. - Do you understand? Then I accepted that you weren't there for me, that I was alone���

- And now, listen to me, Y/N, I have learned the Force and i'm free to love and have attachments. - Sith stroked your cheek with the back of his hand, wiping away your tears/ You teased Obi-Wan only with your looks and your inaccessibility. While you mentally straddled him and tore off his upper tunic, greedily covering his face and neck with kisses. You blamed yourself for that.

He raised an eyebrow in surprise and his voice sounded in your head:

''Darling, I hear everything you're thinking'' - a smirk appeared on his face. You immediately blushed with embarrassment. After this reaction, Obi-Wan became more aroused. - Little one, don't you want us to love each other without judgment? - again that burning gaze of golden eyes.

-Perhaps - you clung to the lips of a blond man. At first, the kisses were slow and gentle, but soon turned into passionate and deep. Lord Kenobi picked you up in his arms so that you could wrap your legs around him. The towel on your chest was held only because of the contact of your bodies. Obi-Wan in the guise of a Sith was more persistent than the Jedi Obi-Wan.

A man drew patterns on your naked back and squeezed your hips while you kissed passionately. You instinctively started rubbing your wet pussy against his swollen cock. The Sith dropped the towel on the floor next to the bed while you took off his shirt. He took a sitting position leaning on the soft headboard of the bed. All he had on were his pants.You leaned forward and whispered in his ear: - Put me on your dick, Master Kenobi. I want to feel you inside me. - after these words, you slightly bit your former Master's ear lobe. Your cheeks are flushed. Lord Kenobi was stunned by such obscenity and the title he no longer had. But he didn't have to be asked twice. You get up on your knees and put your hands on the man's shoulders.

-You've grown up so fast, darling. - Kenobi said it right on your lips, and then kissed you again. Lowering his pants, the man gently squeezed your hips, entered you almost to the full length. Thereby causing sweet sounds.

-My dear Obi-Wan, I' ve missed you - you whispered in his face without taking your eyes off the gold in his eyes. For a moment, it seemed to you that lightning flashed in those eyes. You began to move smoothly up and down the entire length of his cock, holding his palms on your boobs.

-Oh, you're feeling so good - Lord Kenobi moaned into your neck - My little girl.

The Sith couldn't stand such a slow pace anymore, so he laid you on your back and his cock went even deeper. The length brought tears to your eyes, you grabbed Obi-Wan by the hair and wrapped your legs around him for better friction. You started whimpering and moaning when he sped up.

-Oh no no no, my dear, Kenobi began to whisper, covering your mouth with his hand. -I want only me to hear your moans. With each word, the man slowed down, making a strong push, completely entering your pussy. A few more strong pushes made you cum.

Melting in the arms of your former Master, you felt a warm wave of bliss cover you. You've been longing for those strong hands.

-Master Kenobi - you called out to the man in a voice hoarse from numerous moans, for a gentle kiss and purred: -I want you to cum for me. - you licked your lips. Glancing at the Sith from under your eyelashes, you took his face in your hands and began to kiss him passionately, turning the man over on his back. Lord Kenobi has really changed. He had more scars and his palms were rougher. He became uninhibited and didn't hold back. But what hasn't changed about him is his almost perfect manners, accent, and well-groomed beard. You began to slowly cover Obi-Wan's neck with kisses. Going down his shoulders, down his chest to his stomach, all the while stroking his big boner.

-I like the way you think, my darling - Kenobi moaned, breathing heavily. You finally got to his groin, you didn't want the Sith to get it all at once. That's why you started playing with him, giving him even more pleasure. - Please, Y/N - Obi growled your name. You just smiled back and continued to lick the tip of his cock, from which the pre-ejaculate was oozing. The man watched you fondle him and moaned. Then you smoothly began to take Obi-Wan's cock in your mouth, swallowing it almost completely. But according to the Sith Lord, it was so slow that he couldn't help himself, grabbed your head and started fucking you in your mouth. You mumbled something in protest.

-Oh, I can't stand your games anymore, sweetheart - he purred. The accelerated pace brought tears to your eyes, but at the same time you were incredibly pleased. With a final groan, Obi-Wan Kenobi came in your mouth. The hot liquid was enveloping your throat. All disheveled and almost exhausted, you collapsed onto the soft sheets, Obi-Wan lay down next to you.

-You're so beautiful, Y/N - the man said, rising on his elbow to look at you. You just grunted in response.

-Tell me, what's going to happen next? - you looked up into Lord Kenobi's golden eyes.

-Come with me - Sith suggested, playing with your nipples. - We will be together again. I will teach you the knowledge of the Dark side of the Force. Your gaze became serious, and you sat up on the bed, tucking your legs under you. You covered your body with a sheet, reflecting on the words of this man.

- Obi-Wan, i do not know what answer to give you. - you took the Sith by the hand and pulled him to take the same position as you.

-I don't want to lose you again…

-And you won't. - Kenobi interrupted you by cupping your face in his hands.

-We can be together away from the Jedi Order… and from the Sith. Like ordinary people. - you looked hopefully into the man's golden eyes, while there was not a single emotion on his face. There was silence in the room. There was doubt in Lord Kenobi's aura. The silence was interrupted by a gentle kiss from the man.

-I would do anything for you, darling. I love you. - he said right into your mouth. You continued the kiss

-I know, Obi, I know.

[nusaran]

Heinrix as Sith!AU pretty pretty please <3

Thank you so much for the ask <3

At the moment it is a mostly me putting together the premise and the setting of the universe. So no snippet yet unfortunately :(

It is during the time the Sith Empire entered the Great Galactic War with the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire reclaiming their ancestral/former systems and/or colonising Wild Space. (set before the events of swtor by context and I am not decided on the area of Space that is to be explored just yet)

Rogue Traders here are high ranking Sith Lords who are tasked by the Immortal Emperor himself to (re)claim systems in his name and bring them into the Imperial fold. And find lost worlds where other Sith had fled to and with whom contact was lost for over a millenium.

Heinrix is a Sith Inquisitor (Lord van Calox) assigned to one such expedition to give his input regarding Jedi, heretics on board (those who do not follow Sith dogma to the letter), ancient Rakata tech etc. Darth Calcazar - Dark Councilor of the Sphere of Imperial Intelligence - has constant contact with him.

Coincidentally he is on the Von Valancius flagship - headed by Sith Lord Theodora and her heir Edelthrad (Sith Lord), Kunrad (Sith Lord but not considered an heir) and the newcomer Helena (still an apprentice).

Sith Swords are a thing and he is definitely going to have one (he deserves the best) and a Master duelist. I am definitely going to keep his "biomancy" flavouring and have him be a master manipulator of the body, be it detrimental or beneficial.

Best thing is: the use of force during sex is not a trigger for a warp breach ;)

He and Helena will be dealing with the treacherous mine field that is Sith politics, Jedi spies/intrigue, an onraging war, and the slowly brewing dogma schism in the Empire. I am still working on a plotline, which atm are three ways to start it off:

Heinrix arrives on the flagship on the coattails of a battle against Jedi aided by Kunrad where both Theodora and Edelthrad perish leaving only Helena to take on the mantle.

Edelthrad and Kunrad try to overthrow Theodora which ends up killing all three of them. And Heinrix is the one who manages to get said mutiny under control cause he is a Sith Inquisitor of considerable power and ranking.

Heinrix arrives before the mutiny, somehow gets stuck babysitting an apprentice Helena. Has to somehow keep her alive during the mutiny Kunrad orchestrates. Figures out who is the mastermind, but Theodora already executed Edelthrad on the suspicion he caused it and then she dies to Kunrad before he escapes with a contingent of people loyal to him.

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Praven - The Honourable

Masterlist

As one of the many Sith Lords to participate in the Sacking of Coruscant, Praven established himself as a powerful Sith and force-user. He was deeply trusted by his master, Darth Angral, taking on Angral's son, Tarnis, as his apprentice and guiding him to the rank of Sith Lord himself during the Great Galactic War.

Angral's plan during the Cold War was to reignite the war by taking control of various Galactic Republic superweapons, deploying them against strategic targets. Praven was dispatched to secure another superweapon on Tatooine, and to use it to lure Tarnis' killer into a trap to kill her. Angral's dishonourable methods, however, forced Praven to disobey his orders and challenge the future Hero to a duel which, to his surprise, she won. After securing the superweapon and it's deactivation codes, Praven is spared by the Jedi and left to hand himself over to Republic custody, with the intention of joining the Jedi Order.

Accepted by the order, he trains as a Jedi Padawan and, when the Galactic War breaks out, is one of the first waves of reinforcments to be dispatched to Corellia under the Hero's command. Taking a joint leadership role under the Hero, alongside Jedi Knights Unaw Aharo and Bengel Morr, the three execute the Hero's plan and support her in her efforts to stop former Jedi Master Tol Braga from destroying his own ship to murder thousands of civilians.

He is amongst the Hero's forces who depart for Dromund Kaas in a desperate attack against the Sith Emperor, hoping to combine his knowledge of the planet with Lord Scourge's for an advantage. In an attempt to distract from their true mission, Praven leads several ground raids on Dromund Kaas, using his appearance as a Sith to confuse the enemy and cause maximum damage.

Like many involved in the Dromund Kaas Operation, Praven spends a long time recovering from the intensity of the fighting, even more so for the former Lord due to the intense Dark Side presence he is exposed to, which tests his commitment to the Light. His next major involvement in the war is following the Hero to Korriban in the Korriban Incursion.

He also fights valiantly against the Eternal Throne and, ironically, becomes one of the last active Jedi by the time the Conquest is over. His presence is downplayed by the Republic and many do not believe he is a Jedi at all, leading to him joining the Eternal Alliance when it publicly forms, reuniting with his old friend, the Hero.

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Darth Maul was roused from his dream, the remnants of sleep clinging to him like the shadows of his past. He sat up in bed, the silken sheets cascading around him, a stark contrast to the heat, damp, and filth of Lotho Minor where he had once languished in waste and piles of trash during his solitude. Exhaling softly, he recalled the agony of his exile—the endless nights spent in darkness, gnawed by hunger and thirst, his mind unraveling with each passing moment, and the dark side of the Force itself keeping him alive, its raging inferno blazing so bright, that it had not died out during those twelve excruciating years.

Those memories twisted within him like a blade, sharp and unyielding. He had clawed his way back from that abyss, fighting against the madness that threatened to consume him. The torment of deprivation had etched itself into his very being, a constant reminder of his resilience. Yet here he was now, surrounded by luxury that few could fathom—a bed of the finest silks, walls adorned with opulent artwork, and treasures amassed from across the galaxy.

He leaned back against the plush pillows, a flicker of satisfaction igniting within him. Wealth flowed like a river through his criminal empire, and he had risen from the trash and filth of his past to command respect and fear in equal measure. His family—those who had remained loyal through his darkest hours—stood by him, their unwavering support solidifying his position as a Dark Lord of the Sith.

Maul’s crimson skin glistened in the soft light, and he reveled in the power that coursed through him. He was no longer a forgotten specter, but a force to be reckoned with—a master of the shadows who had transcended his former limitations. As he sat in his lavish chamber, he allowed a small, sinister smile to creep across his lips. The galaxy would soon learn that he had not only survived; he had thrived, and he would not rest until he had reclaimed all that was rightfully his.

Rising from the bed, Darth Maul approached the nearest water basin, its reflective surface glimmering under the warm glow of the crimson fire that illuminated his chambers aboard the Blood Star. He splashed cool water on his face, the sensation invigorating, washing away the remnants of the restless night. The room around him was as imposing as he was—a vast expanse of onyx marble, its dark sheen capturing the flicker of flames from the basins that lined the walls. Statues of his former selves, each a testament to his evolution, stood like sentinels, watching over him: the child, the apprentice, the savage warrior, and ultimately, the Dark Lord he had become.

As he dried his face, Maul's thoughts swirled with anticipation. He dressed quickly, sliding into his ebony robes, each fold and contour tailored perfectly to his lithe, powerful frame. The fabric whispered against his skin, a reminder of the finesse and strength he embodied. He reached for his double-bladed lightsaber, the weapon humming with dormant energy. As he summoned it to his grasp, the blades ignited with a fierce hiss, bathing the chamber in a blood-red glow that mirrored the intensity of his resolve.

The crimson light danced across the marble, casting eerie shadows that seemed to writhe in response to his fury. Maul reveled in the power of the moment, feeling the Dark Side swell within him. This was more than just a weapon; it was a symbol of his vengeance, a harbinger of the blood he was destined to shed. Soon, he would unleash this fury upon his enemies, particularly the one who had wronged him most—Obi-Wan Kenobi.

As he steadied his breathing, focusing on the mission ahead, Maul reflected on every choice he had made since his rebirth. Each step had led him closer to this pivotal moment—the end of the war, the dismantling of his enemies, and the reclaiming of his rightful place in the galaxy. Victory was within his grasp, and with it, the sweet taste of revenge against the Jedi who had stolen so much from him.

With one last glance at his mirrored reflection, he stepped forward, the lightsaber illuminating his path as he left the sanctuary of his chambers. The Blood Star thrummed with anticipation, a fitting vessel for the storm that he was about to unleash upon Naboo. His brothers and allies awaited him, and together, they would carve a path of destruction that would echo through the annals of history. Today would mark the dawn of a new era—one where Darth Maul would reign supreme.

[stareyeds]

Luke Skywalker + TV Tropes

A TV trope is a common or expected use of characters, situations, settings, and time periods across a specific genre of television. Tropes are similar to clichés, but on a larger scale, and can be used to help guide the audience through a story in a familiar wa

Notes: All of these TV Tropes can be found on the TV Tropes website, below we will find some (not all) tropes that refer to Luke Skywalker.

Child of Forbidden Love: He and his sister were the result of Anakin's and Padmé's union since Anakin and Padmé were in a Secret Relationship due to Republic- era Jedi being forbidden to marry.

All-Loving Hero: Luke is very compassionate and caring towards others; he immediately wants to rescue Leia from the Empire upon learning she's on the Death Star with them and will drop everything to help his friends in need. He even believes that Darth Vader, the right-hand man to Emperor, can be redeemed, even though Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Vader himself has denied this. And he's proved right. He is more than willing to sacrifice himself to save the galaxy and manages to indirectly defeat the Emperor himself with The Power of Love.

Ancestral Weapon: His father's lightsaber. After losing it in his duel with Vader on Bespin, he builds his own and makes a point of telling this to Vader to show that he won't let his heritage define who he is.

The Apprentice: During Luke's Jedi training, he was first taught by Obi-Wan Kenobi before the former's murder by Vader and then received his final teachings by Yoda.

Badass Adorable: A sweet-tempered and kind-hearted boy who sincerely cares about everyone in a dark and uncaring universe and is an unstoppable sentinel of justice against the forces of cruelty and darkness.

Blue Is Heroic: He uses a blue-bladed lightsaber originally owned by his father when he starts his journey to become a Jedi and Rebel hero until he loses it at the end of The Empire Strikes Back.

Character Development: Over the original trilogy, he goes from a naïve Farm Boy who can be somewhat whiny and impulsive to an experienced and composed Jedi Knight who tells the Emperor to shove it and brings his father back to the good side.

Darker and Edgier: Luke's Character Development in Return of the Jedi. Luke's entrance sees him Force-choking two guards to get them out of his way, just to emphasize how much he has changed since his first appearance in the saga.

Dark Is Not Evil: Luke wears black throughout Return of the Jedi (as opposed to brighter colors) to represent his turmoil and struggle over a possible Face–Heel Turn. When he overcomes the Emperor's temptations and causes the destruction of the Sith, his black coat falls open to reveal it had a white lining, meaning that he was always wearing white the whole time. It's mentioned in some making-of specials that the outfit is very similar to what Luke wore in A New Hope, but the all-black color scheme makes it more "Jedi-like".

The Dreaded: Though Luke is not fully trained as a Jedi, Emperor Palpatine fears that he will become this to the Sith and for good reason. This example contains a TRIVIA entry. It should be moved to the TRIVIA tab.Word of God states that Luke Skywalker's Force potential is the same as his father if he had not been horribly injured on Mustafar. Such fear is quickly replaced by opportunity when both Sith Lords realize the implication.

Darth Sidious: He could destroy us. Darth Vader: He's just a boy. Obi-Wan could no longer help him. Darth Sidious: The Force is strong with him. The son of Skywalker must not become a Jedi. Darth Vader: If he could be turned, he would become a powerful ally. Darth Sidious: …Yes. He would be a great… asset. Can it be done? Darth Vader: He will join us or die, Master.

In The Mandalorian second season finale, as soon as Moff Gideon sees Luke on his light cruiser security feed mowing down his Dark Troopers, his attitude quickly shifts from smug to terrified to the point where he considers shooting himself before Luke arrives on the Bridge.

Emerald Power: He Took a Level in Badass between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and during that time, he constructs a new lightsaber for himself with a green blade.

Face Death with Dignity: Throughout the last stage of the Battle of Endor, Luke goes out of the way to say that he'll die along with everyone else on the Death Star II, and has calmly accepted the fact. He ends up dropping the "dignity" part of this when he refuses to kill his father and is subsequently tortured by the Emperor, as he begs for Darth Vader to save his life. It works, and it allows Anakin to Face Death with Dignity. In the end, Luke lives after all.

Genius Bruiser: Luke is very intelligent and can use the Force to amplify his strength. A great example is the rescue of Princess Leia from the Death Star in A New Hope, where Luke CARRIES the entire group in one scene. By "Return of the Jedi", he can even outmuscle Darth Vader's cybernetic enhancements.

The Gift: Luke's connection to the Force is equal to his father. Without proper training and only a few tips from Obi-Wan, he was able to let the force guide his hand when blowing up the Death Star. Later, he was able to (with effort) force pull his lightsaber from ice while trapped in a cave on Hoth. By his mid twenties, Luke's Force abilities far exceed a typical Jedi Master.

Good Counterpart: To Darth Vader.

Good Is Not Soft: Especially in Return of the Jedi. For a film that showed the heroes as more Incorruptible Pure Pureness, some viewers were surprised to see Luke using powers generally associated with the Sith like the Force-choke. In this instance, it was used to demonstrate he was sliding towards The Dark Side.

Heroic Lineage: Luke's father, Anakin, was a Jedi before him. Luke later followed in his father's footsteps and became a Jedi himself. His mother was also seen as a hero on her homeworld of Naboo and a champion of peace and democracy in the old Republic.

Historical Villain Upgrade: In the eyes of Imperial sympathizers in the New Republic and the First Order itself, he’s seen as the man who turned Darth Vader from the Empire’s Number 1 guy into the one who murdered Palpatine in cold blood, while helping the Rebel Alliance found the illegitimate and illegal New Republic and trying to revive the Jedi, a group of people Palpatine himself worked so hard to destroy.

Hope Bringer: Both he and Leia's birth at the end of Revenge of the Sith represent the new hope in the shambles of the Republic that the new Empire was built upon for Yoda, Obi-Wan, and the small militant senators, like Bail Organa, who would form the Rebel Alliance.

While the title of A New Hope can also represent the Rebellion as a means of bringing the Empire's tyranny to an end, and even to Leia to a lesser extent, it most obviously applies to Luke himself. Luke ends up embodying Anakin's subconscious desire to be redeemed, and he himself expresses strong hopes of turning Anakin back to the light side, which he ultimately accomplishes. Coincidentally, his new lightsaber in Return of the Jedi emits a green blade, this being the first green-bladed lightsaber ever seen before the production of the Prequel Trilogy and its spinoffs (although actually the green color used for this new lightsaber was chosen in real life for different reasons, and not specifically to represent this theme of hope).

The Idealist: Has an idealistic view of the galaxy, and of his father.

Kung-Fu Jesus: Since he's a Messianic Archetype who's also a Jedi.

Messianic Archetype: Although his father is The Chosen One, Luke's character has the closest resemblance to Christ. He gains a group of devoted individuals ( Han, Leia, Chewie, C-3P0, and R2-D2), gallivants about spreading good, and ends up performing miracles like blowing up the Death Star. At the end of the sixth movie, he refuses the temptation of the Dark Side, then is zapped by the Emperor's lightning (his "death" scene). This act of selflessness would restore faith and bring forth a new golden age for his people.

In media, the Messianic Archetype is a character whose role in the story (but not necessarily personality) echoes that of Christ. They are portrayed as a savior, whether the thing they are saving is a person, a lot of people or the whole of humanity. They endure a sizable sacrifice as the means of bringing that salvation about for others, a fate they do not deserve up to and including death or a Fate Worse than Death. Other elements may be mixed and matched as required but the Messianic Archetype will include one or more of the following:

The Chosen One True Companions who follow him Betrayal by one of those followers Persecution by nonbelievers Crucified Hero Shot (or other parallels to the Passion Play) Figurative or literal resurrection A Second Coming Literally having the initials 'J.C.' The Redeemer Dressing like Jesus

Last of His Kind: He is said to be the last Jedi Knight to be alive (after Yoda's death) and serves as the foundation for a new Jedi Order. Yoda: Luke, when gone am I… the last of the Jedi will you be. Pass on what you have learned.

Living Legend: The guy blew up the Death Star on his first official day of joining the Rebellion. Top that.

The Ace: By "Return of the Jedi", Luke is definitely this. It's to be expected from The Chosen One's heir.

Military Mage: Commander Skywalker's nascent Force reflexes make him a natural Ace Pilot and are directly responsible for the destruction of the first Death Star in the Battle of Yavin. The power of having a Force-user on the field is demonstrated again in the Battle of Hoth, where he is able to take down a powerful AT-AT walker on foot using only a lightsaber and a thermal detonator.

Mirror Character: His father, Anakin. Both grew up on the same desolate desert planet before being taken away to train as Jedi Knights under Obi-Wan Kenobi. Both are tempted by the Dark Side to protect their loved ones, but Luke's horror at the realization he is becoming like this father, down to their mechanical right hands, narrowly saves him from falling as Anakin did. Luke's faith in his father manages to save Anakin as well.

One-Man Army: An incredibly powerful soldier and Jedi. If one Imperial account is to be trusted, Luke once brought down an airborne Star Destroyer by jumping from the surface of Jakku and slashing it with the Force. He cuts down Jabba’s numerous goons like butter in Return Of The Jedi without breaking a sweat.

Superior Successor: To Anakin as Vader. This example contains a TRIVIA entry. It should be moved to the TRIVIA tab.Word of God says Luke inherited Anakin's full potential, hence why Palpatine sought after him as a disciple, since Vader was plagued with immense wounds and inner conflict at that point. By Return of The Jedi, he may very well be stronger than his father (though it's unclear, as Vader is very obviously holding back out of love), but he certainly grew beyond him by The Mandalorian.

Turn Out Like His Father: The efforts to keep Luke from being like his father (who, This example contains a YMMV entry. It should be moved to the YMMV tab.as we all know, went evil) occupy three separate characters: Owennote , Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Yoda. In Return of the Jedi, Luke realizes that he's dangerously close to invoking this trope after he cuts off Vader's cybernetic right hand and looks down at his own cybernetic right hand. This prompts him to deactivate and discard his lightsaber so that he won't be tempted any further.

Twin Telepathy: With Leia to an extent, beginning in The Empire Strikes Back. She hears him calling out to her through the Force and is able to locate him in Cloud City. In Return of the Jedi, she is able to sense that Luke wasn't on the Death Star when it blew up.

The Unchosen One: In a sense, compared to his father. Anakin was revealed as the Chosen One from age 9 and experienced firsthand both the positives and negatives of the Jedi Order. Darth Sidious (Palpatine) targeted Anakin for exactly this reason, amplifying the negatives and downplaying the positives until the Jedi's own Chosen One became the Sith's greatest weapon. Luke, on the other hand, experienced the exact opposite and became a hero because of it. Seeing Luke tortured led Vader to Heel–Face Turn and kill the Emperor, helping bring peace to the galaxy. Thus, fulfilling the prophecy of the "one who will bring balance to the Force", all thanks to Luke.

Unskilled, but Strong: After his Jedi training with Yoda, Luke is this, gaining abilities and strength in only a few months what takes most Jedi years. By the time he leaves for Bespin, he is connected to the Force, can feel it unconsciously, and manipulate it freely. That said, he had yet to learn fine control and had no real experience using the force in a combat situation. Likewise, even in Jedi, his lightsaber technique is a lot more raw and straightforward than that of the old Jedi, as he was a mostly self-taught duelist that didn't have the benefits of thousands of years of Jedi knowledge or an abundance of trainers or sparring partners.

Unstoppable Rage: During his final duel in Return of the Jedi…until he realizes he's following in his father's footsteps and calms himself.

Warrior Prince: He's Leia's biological brother, and, thus, son of Queen Padmé Amidala of Naboo.

World's Strongest Man: Word of God explains that Luke inherited Anakin's full potential in the Force, which exceeds all Jedi and Sith in history. With Obi-Wan, Yoda, Anakin, and Palpatine having died, Luke may very well be this at the end of Return of the Jedi.

Word of God: A statement regarding some ambiguous or undefined aspect of a work, the Word of God comes from someone considered to be the ultimate authority, such as the creator, director or producer. Such edicts can even go against events as were broadcast, due to someone making a mistake.

Notes: This comes to the end of this thread - a large portion of the TV Tropes were not included as this would be a long and drawn out post but all of the tropes can be found at the link below - there are for those interested TV Tropes on Legends!Luke Skywalker and Sequels!Luke Skywalker

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/StarWarsLukeSkywalker

[mrkestis]

Dooku: Jedi Lost - Cavan Scott

A Star Wars Book Review

(Spoiler-free with spoiler section)

Summary: Asajj Ventress has been brought to Serenno to train under Count Dooku, former Jedi master turned Sith Lord. Haunted by ghosts from her former life, both literally and figuratively, she is sent on a mission which requires digging into her new master’s past. There she will find traces of love and hate for both family and friends, lines of prophecy and vision, as well as a growing dissent for the Jedi order and a trickling fall to the dark side.

Rating: 4 ⭐️

Read this if you:

- want Dooku’s backstory (obviously), with stories about for example his his family on Serenno, his friendship (…👀💅) with Sifo-Dyas, his training with Yoda and why he left the Jedi order. But also read this if you want the backstories of Ventress and Sifo-Dyas! This is actually a quiet Ventress centric book.

- want a full on audio experience (if you read the audiobook) with a full cast, sound effects and music.

- like the concept of force visions and prophecies. Sifo-Dyas is here to help with that.

- want to see some snippets of Dooku’s Padawans Rael Averross and Qui-Gon Jinn.

- want to know more about Ky Narec.

- like Jedi order intrigue and Star Wars politics.

Don’t read this if you:

- dislike Star Wars media critical of the Jedi order (but isn’t that all Star Wars media set around the clone wars and prequels?).

My thoughts (SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!!):

The Ventress angst goes hard in this book. With every new piece of her backstory that I learn, she just keeps climbing the ranks of my favorite characters. Her being used as a living torture device by her former slave master but still loving him as a father, as well as the fact that she didn’t willingly seek out Dooku to become his apprentice, just makes her story so much more tragic. I loved the element of Ky Narec haunting Ventress as a ghost, even if it was just a figment of her imagination. The voice actress for Ventress also did a phenomenal job in the audiobook!

This story answered questions I’ve had for years about Ky and Ventress, for example why they were supposedly “stranded” on Rattatak for so long. Dooku states that Ky had made mistakes and was hiding from the Jedi council on Rattatak, but I think he stayed there for Ventress’ sake. He must have known the order would never allow her to be trained, she was too old, had unhealthy attachments and had touched the dark side, so he chose to stay on Rattatak and train her in secret. I’m always a sucker for tragic master and apprentice stories.

Dooku’s backstory in terms of his fall to the dark side is pretty straightforward. He disagrees with and dislikes the Jedi’s involvement in politics, and unwillingness to take actions outside the Republic’s demands. I understand where he comes from because as we see later on with the clone wars, just following the politics of the Republic makes the Jedi bend their morals and practices. But I also understand that the Jedi shouldn’t rule on their own (because power can turn you towards the dark side) and a democratic Republic seems like a good choice of a government to follow. It might become a problem when said Republic is led by a Sith Lord though…

I liked that when Dooku left the order it was because of political disagreements and a willingness to help his homeworld, and not because he had fallen to the dark side. Sure, he had dabbled in anger and dark side abilities, but he wasn’t yet a Sith Lord with plans of conquering the galaxy.

The plot concerning Dooku’s connection to his family was fine. I like the addition of his father hating him and leaving him outside on the doorstep of the Serenno palace for the Jedi to find. It gives a nice layer to Dooku always striving to be capable, independent and the best he can be. He doesn’t feel good enough to be loved unless he’s accomplishing things.

But the best thing about Dooku’s backstory is his relationship with Sifo-Dyas. His best friend (👀👀💅). Of course I’ve always known about Sifo-Dyas as a character, but this was my first time actually seeing his personality and getting to know more about his life, and oh my god do I love this Jedi seer plagued by unimaginable horrors. I want to protect him at all cost. I wish there was more content centering him! He’s such an integral part of the Star Wars plot, haunting the narrative one could say, and it’s a shame that we have almost no content from Sifo-Dyas’ POV.

One character I got beef with is Lene Kostana. I just get bad vibes from her and her relationship with Sifo-Dyas. She obviously cares for him, he was her Padawan after all, but she prioritises her own research about the return of the Sith above everything else and that had serious consequences for both Sifo-Dyas and Dooku. I think it’s interesting that Sifo-Dyas’ visions didn’t start until after he became an apprentice to Lene. It could just be the natural progression of his powers but I wouldn’t put it past Lene to intentionally awaken this ability in him in order to better prepare for the return of the Sith. She obviously doesn’t want Sifo-Dyas to suffer from his visions, but she also doesn’t seem to want them to stop. Also, maybe don’t take him to a Sith planet???? I don’t like how she makes Sifo-Dyas and Dooku cover up her mistakes, like for example the accident on Asusto and how bad Sifo-Dyas’ visions had gotten. That last one she motivates by claiming she wants to protect Sifo-Dyas from being thrown into a ward in the citadel. I find it hard to believe though that this would be the Jedi’s first step in trying help Sifo-Dyas, and if she’d been honest he wouldn’t have suffered as much. He probably didn’t seek out help himself because Lene had warned and scared him. The way she treats him during his episodes is also so weird and dismissive.

I would like to know what happens to Lene later on. What did she think about Sifo-Dyas’ vision about the coming conflict and the need for a grand army? She’s obsessed with preparing for the return of the Sith so one would think she would be into that vision and plan. What did she think when Syfo-Dyas disappeared and died? When the clone wars started and his visions, as well as her belief that the Sith would return, proved true, what was her reaction and her opinion on the Jedi council? Would she have become disillusioned with them just like Dooku, or did she stay true to the order?

The only thing I didn’t like about this book was the ending, because it felt way too open and clashes a bit with what we see in Tales of The Jedi. I would have liked to see the conclusion of Dooku and Sifo-Dyas’ relationship. I mean, we know what happens, but I want all the details and to me it seems like it should be in this book since we got to see so much of their early story. It feels like a missing piece. A good idea might have been switching to present Dooku’s perspective in the last chapter or the epilogue, where we could see his feelings firsthand and maybe even the ghost of Sifo-Dyas mirroring Ventress’ experience with Ky (because I know that’s a thing in some other media).

Lastly, while this book made me more sympathetic towards Dooku, it did not make me forgive his actions and his choice of turning to the dark side. This is kind of refreshing for Star Wars were redemption is such a big theme. Give all of that to Ventress instead.

[alyssalenko]

Come What May

Written for @pastelroyce for the KOTOR Exchange! AO3

Carth has finally come to terms with the fact that he is traveling with Revan, just in time to face their biggest challenge…

Revan.

The name bounced around his skull—as unbelievable as it was, something just felt right, but the reveal and the rush of memories it had brought as Basila unsuppressed them had its downside as well. Carth had been furious—as that meant he’d been indirectly responsible for the death of his wife, Morgana and the abduction of Dustil. Saul Karath’s delusions of grandeur had led him to try to prove himself to the two Sith Lords, Revan and Malak by bombing Telos. Something cold touched his arm as he stared out the cockpit’s large window at the stars, Revan turning to find Carth offering him a tankard of Corellian Spiced Ale—the telltale scent of its spices already permeating the space before he took the offered drink. That was a good sign at least and a large step up from the silence and angry stares from a few days ago; Carth finally deigning to breathe the same air as the very confused Jedi. Sith. Smuggler. Whatever he was. They stood together in companionable silence for a few minutes before Carth cleared his throat.

“I’m sorry for the way I acted and what I said when I found out you were Revan. It was just a lot to take in.”

Revan shrugged one shoulder as he took a large swig of his alcohol. “Try being the one who actually is Revan. Not too long ago, I just was a regular guy—a smuggler just trying to make a name for himself and now I find out I was the big bad Sith Lord causing all the problems. Not the easiest transition in the galaxy.”

Carth snorted with barely contained laughter—at least Revan had retained his sense of humor through all this; it couldn’t have been easy, and yet, all things considered, the discovery of who he really was hadn’t changed all that much. Revan had been good once, and though Carth didn’t approve of the method the Jedi had used on a living, breathing human being, Revan had been given a second chance to be that again—to rediscover himself and the piece he’d lost when The Star Forge had corrupted him, and not everyone got a chance like that. Standing next to him was still the same man who’d helped him escape The Endar Spire and Taris and the one he’d come to care for a great deal. It hadn’t ever been all sunshine and rainbows, and this was just another trial they had to face, but they’d tackle it and every other problem thrown their way, just like they had been doing, together; them and the rest of the squad—who honestly hadn’t taken the news as hard as Carth himself had—and they’d come out on top and stronger than ever in the end.

Which was for the best because they still had Malak to deal with and he wasn’t going to go down without a fight; a divided and distracted team was just asking for trouble. And Revan was looking forward to facing him once more and taking him down a peg, after everything that had happened between them. The last time Revan and Malak had been face to face, had been right before his former apprentice had betrayed him and Revan had ripped his jaw off in their power struggle. The blow had left Malak reeling and he faked retreating to heal only to turn around and fire upon his former master’s ship as he was boarded by Jedi and engaged in battle with Bastila Shan, his apprentice leaving him for dead, and the Jedi taking advantage of his weakened state to wipe his memory, turning their greatest enemy who was once one of their own, back to their side. Standing here, together like this, Revan couldn’t help but think that maybe the Jedi had done him a favor by wiping his mind, not that he would have thought so at the time—in fact, it rankled that it was him they’d done this to, and he’d been furious when he’d found out, but without it, no one on The Ebon Hawk would have met and the galaxy would be poorer for it. Bastila had put it best: what greater weapon is there than to turn an enemy to your cause? To use their own knowledge against them? And if he’d been faced with the same choice, it wouldn’t matter which side he was on, he knew he would have done the same.

“So, we’re good?”

Revan nodded, tapping Carth’s mug with his own “Yeah. Save all that anger for when we face Malak, and we’re good.”

It had been rough, but he’d finally come to terms with everything himself, so he’d forgive Carth’s misgivings; he was ready to reconcile his past while facing his future, to blend all three identities—the Jedi, the Sith and the smuggler. Having lived as a Sith, a Jedi, and a non-Force user, Revan had a chance to learn from his past and become better than he was, instead of chasing the ghost of who he once was, a chance to encapsulate all three versions of himself and combine them. It wasn’t going to be easy or quick and it would take time for the rest of the galaxy to accept it, but that was okay. This was the side of him barely anyone saw, and Carth counted himself extremely lucky that he was one of the few people Revan let his walls down around; under the Force hardened shell, Revan was just as vulnerable as everyone else but didn’t have the luxury of being able to let it show. Not with everyone watching and waiting for him to mess up or revert back to the Sith lord that had once struck terror into the hearts of the entire galaxy. But he’d grown attached to this team—his team of rag-tag misfits that had found each other despite the horrors, the shared trauma binding them like nothing else could, and he wasn’t going to give them up without one hell of a fight, come what may. They had his back and for the first time, he had friends—real friends, though at this point they were more like family, and he’d walk though blaster fire to keep them and make sure they were safe; something past Revan never had and could never have seen coming.

Carth took a long pull of his ale and clapped Revan on the shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze. “Whatever happens, we’re ready and we’ve got your back. And if we live through this, the first round is on me.”

Revan chuckled. “I’m holding you to that.”

[axkirak]

The Curse of Cassandra [EP : XI]

Read in Ao3 : here

Pairings :  Qimir x f!reader(SEA Reader)  [The Acolyte]

Content Rating : Mature 18+ Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warning (AT YOUR OWN RISK)

tags/themes : Alternate Universe - Dune & Star wars, Partners in Crime, Strangers to Lovers

Summary : The encounter between you and Yord once again leads to the revelation of the intertwined origins of both you and him. Additionally, it unveils a new prophecy—a prophecy that will alter the entire universe. And this crucial decision rests solely in your hands.

Status: just finished writing this fic! (It will end in Episode 14)

Ps. If you enjoy my work, please reblog it. Just liking the post won’t help others discover it.

➡  Intro // EP : 1 // EP : 2 // EP : 3 // EP : 4 // EP : 5 // EP : 6 // EP : 7 // EP : 8 // EP : 9 // EP : 10 // EP : 12 // EP : 13 // EP : 14 (Completed)

Special OS : Phantom Thread // My mother is my enemy

[Episodes 11] As with all abomination, the only cure is death

The outcome of the interrogation unfolds just as you anticipated—the Jedi refuse to investigate the matter any further.

Your accusations are dismissed due to a lack of evidence, and the suspect, Qimir, has already vanished from the planet Olega without a trace, as if he knew the Jedi were beginning to focus on him. With no sign of Qimir and no concrete proof, the investigation is promptly closed, leaving your story as nothing more than a brief note in a digital case file, destined to be forgotten in time.

But you know there's more to it than meets the eye.

Master Vernestra, a high-ranking Jedi and Qimir’s former mentor, has no intention of letting anyone know that her prized apprentice, whom she had personally trained, has now turned to the dark side and become a full-fledged Sith Lord. If word of this ever got out, her reputation would surely be tarnished. So, she denies every accusation you put forth, even going so far as to claim that you fabricated the whole story for attention. With someone of her stature rejecting the claims, there’s nothing anyone else can do. The matter is consequently buried.

This, however, doesn’t affect you much. You’ve already planted seeds of doubt in Sol’s mind, and that is why you haven’t been expelled from the Jedi Temple on charges of deceit. Sol is the only one who believes you, and thanks to his efforts, you’re still allowed to stay. However, your status has changed—from a key witness to just an ordinary employee. You’ve been transferred to Coruscant, tasked with serving the Jedi at the Grand Temple and helping the Younglings adapt to their new lives.

In the first three months of your new life in the Jedi Temple, you’ve only seen Sol a handful of times. You understand that he’s still hesitant to speak with you after what happened during the interrogation. Nevertheless, Sol remains one of the few who shows you rare kindness among the Jedi, checking in on your well-being and keeping a distant yet watchful eye on you whenever his duties permit it, unlike the others who noticeably choose to ignore you.

You don’t resent them for it. Master Vernestra is highly respected among the younger Jedi, so it's natural for most of them to feel resentful when a stranger suddenly accuses their revered figure of being responsible for the rise of a new Sith Lord.

But not everyone is so cold. Besides Sol, there are others who have been kind to you. One of them is Jecki, Sol’s Padawan, who has been assigned to look after you.

Jecki is a lively and talkative teenager who holds deep respect for her master. She never questions Sol’s decisions, and when he asked her to assist you, she agreed without hesitation. Jecki visits you daily to chat and keep you company, and the two of you become close friends. She also keeps you informed about the goings-on within the temple, telling you both what you need to know and what to be cautious of, which is crucial for your stay there.

"Things between Master Sol and Master Vernestra haven't been going well lately," Jecki shares during lunch. Although her words sound casual, you detect a hint of worry in her tone.

You set your spoon down on the compartment tray, pausing your meal for a moment. You immediately realize that what Jecki is saying is a warning—a signal for you to be wary of the tensions that could escalate in the future and to be prepared.

"Master Sol tried to access the records of Master Vernestra's former Padawan but found nothing. When Master Vernestra learned about it, she was furious and sent my master on a mission to the planet Arkinnea."

You frown upon hearing this. Arkinnea is notorious for its lawlessness, a place fraught with danger due to the long-standing conflict between soldiers and refugees that has escalated into continuous civil wars. No outsider is brave or foolish enough to set foot there without good reason, so it’s no wonder Jecki looks so worried.

"My Master is worried that Master Vernestra might try to approach you while he’s away," Jecki adds, reaching out to gently squeeze your hand—a gesture meant to offer consolation. "He wants you to be careful because if Master Vernestra comes here, I won’t be able to protect you."

The name of Master Vernestra draws your mind into a vision, to see flashes of past and future intertwined.

You see Qimir as he once was: a Padawan clad in a yellow tunic, his braid cascading at the nape of his neck. Handsome, youthful, and brimming with potential, he was a rising star expected to attain the rank of master before reaching forty. 

Yet beneath the promising exterior of a future Jedi Master lay a dark side that had long remained hidden—a darkness that grew steadily, bit by bit, until it was finally exposed.

You see the fear in Master Vernestra's eyes when she confronted her former apprentice, and you know those eyes will look at you with the same dread when the time comes to meet her in the near future.”

Pulling yourself from the vision, you turn to Jecki and nod, your demeanor calm and steady “She can’t touch me,” you say with quiet conviction.

Jecki blinks in surprise at your relatively calm response, sensing that your words are not meant to comfort but rather reflect a confident assessment of the situation. "How can you be so sure?" she can't help but ask. 

The corner of your mouth lifts in a smile, but Jecki notices it doesn't reach your eyes. “Because I know,” you reply simply.

You have never truly worried about Master Vernestra, as she is not even a threat in your eyes. 

However, among all the members of the Jedi Order, the only person you find truly difficult to contend with is Yord Fandar, the Jedi Knight with the gift of prophecy and your blood relative.

After the lunch hour ends, Jecki returns to her Padawan training, leaving you alone once more. As you stroll through the darkened halls of the Jedi Temple, your thoughts drift back to your last conversation with Yord. His furious voice still echoes in your mind.

“Muad’Dib, you have consumed your own kin. You cannot do this to her!” 

Muad'Dib—the name feels eerily familiar, as though it has always been your own.

That was the moment you truly realized you were no longer yourself.

The memories of Paul Atreides lived within you, intertwined with your own, yet they felt alien, like an intrusion. But it was you who allowed him in; you let his memories merge with yours to protect your mind from shattering after drinking the Water of Life. 

Now, you are Paul, and Paul is you.

"I didn't consume her; I saved her. Without me, she would have ended up like Alia. I believe you know this well," said Paul, speaking through your lips.

At the mention of Alia, Yord's expression changed instantly.

All the descendants of House Atreides know the tragic downfall of Saint Alia of the Knife—a history etched deep in their bloodline. 

Both Alia and you share a similar fate, marked as 'abominations'—beings that defy the natural order. This is due to having received powers from the Water of Life and Spice at a young age. This ability resulted in the power to perceive everything within the stream of time and to access ancestral memories like a Reverend Mother. However, being too young and fragile to handle the onslaught of visions and egos, the powers became a double-edged sword, inflicting devastating mental damage.

It is said that those labeled as abominations will meet a cruel end before their time, just like Alia, who couldn’t control her will and identity. Her life had been filled with suffering, unable to resist the malevolent wills of her ancestors. In the end, she was completely possessed by Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, the sworn enemy of House Atreides and Lady Jessica's secret father. This led her to take her own life by jumping from a building, preventing Harkonnen from using her body to harm her family.

The story of Alia became one of the darkest tragedies buried deep in Paul Atreides' heart until the day he died. If I could have saved her, she wouldn’t have ended up like that, Paul always believed, regretting that he couldn't do more.

It was this regret that drove him to reach out to you in the final moments of your life, partly hoping to make up for what he had failed to do when he was alive.

“Don’t worry. Her spirit hasn’t gone anywhere. I am her, and she is me. We are one and the same, inseparable.”

You said, though you knew those words weren’t truly yours—they belonged to Paul himself.

And that’s the truth. You may eventually end up like Alia one day. Though you are a distant descendant of Paul Atreides, the legendary Kwisatz Haderach, that sacred bloodline is now so diluted that it hardly means anything. Moreover, you were already weak to begin with; even using your powers in small amounts has always been a struggle. Drinking the Water of Life was a grave mistake. The immense power you received was too much, corroding your spirit and leaving it hollow. If Paul’s consciousness hadn’t intervened to help and fill the void, you would have been possessed by the malevolent egos or faced a fate even worse than Alia’s.

Yord couldn't argue with all the reasons given, but accepting the truth was still not easy for him. After that day, the young Jedi vanished from your life. No contact, no meetings; it was as if everything between the two of you seemed to be completely severed.

But you know that sooner or later, Yord will come back to you. The fates of both of you were intertwined from the day you and he were born. You are Paul’s heir, and Yord is Alia’s heir—the remaining bloodline of the Atreides siblings that has survived to this day. For you two, nothing is a coincidence. Everything has been preordained.

...just like what's about to happen next.

Your thoughts halt, along with your footsteps, as you sense someone's gaze watching you from a corner of the temple hall.

You look up, your deep blue eyes turning knowingly in that direction. "Is there something you want to talk about, Yord?"

A sigh echoes through the air before the tall figure of the young Jedi steps out reluctantly.

Yord hadn’t intended for you to notice his presence, but it seems that hiding himself was a futile effort when facing someone with such powerful foresight that they seem to see through everything.

Yord meets your gaze, looking at you—the last of the Fremen, who is also a distant relative of his—with a tumult of emotions swelling inside him, unsure how to put them into words. 

You, dressed in a simple black gown, blend into the shadows, exuding mystery, much like a Bene Gesserit sister from ancient records. But the difference lies in your long hair tied into a ponytail with a blue ribbon. Yord knows well what the color blue signifies among the Fremen—it means that the person has a lover.

And your lover is a Sith Lord. That is the truth you revealed to the Jedi yourself.

Over the past month, many rumors have reached Yord's ears, all revolving around you. Others in the Order think you're lying, and Yord wishes he could believe that too, if not for the fact that he knows full well who you are. And he knows you could never lie.

Because the spirit within your mortal shell is Lisan Al-Gaib, the one who once made the entire galaxy bow at his feet.

"Lisan Al-Gaib sees and knows everything in the universe," his mother had once said. And so, Yord is certain that everything you’ve said is true, no matter how hard it is to accept.

"I am not the Lisan al-Gaib you expect," you declare preemptively, shaking your head. "I’m sorry to tell you, but that man died a long time ago. Remember this—the old Kwisatz Haderach you've heard of no longer exists. " 

The young Jedi flinches slightly, not expecting you to read his thoughts.

“Don’t worry, I don’t have the Force. I can’t read anyone’s mind. It’s just an analysis of probabilities based on the Bene Gesserit method,” you explain, answering his unspoken question before Yord even asks. “I assume your mother didn’t teach you about the path of the Bene Gesserit.”

No need to guess—Bene Gesserit knowledge is a secret reserved only for trained women. Aside from the Kwisatz Haderach, no man in the galaxy can fully learn or comprehend these techniques.

However, even without Bene Gesserit training, Yord possesses a slight gift for seeing visions of time—a trait inherited from the bloodline of Alia Atreides that lingers within him.

Alia… 

Paul’s consciousness within you trembles with indescribable sorrow as he gazes at Yord’s features—sharp cheekbones, a high brow, dreadlocked brown hair, and olive skin. None of Yord’s features resemble those of Alia, his sister from a past life. The centuries have diluted the DNA of the Atreides beyond recognition. Still, Paul cannot deny the profound genetic and spiritual connection binding him to his descendants.

This Jedi is an Atreides, no matter what. That is an unchangeable truth.

You force yourself to suppress a sudden surge of emotion, hiding it behind a composed tone. “I understand you have many questions about me, but I cannot provide answers to all of them.”

For a moment, Yord looks at you with a hint of trepidation. Even though you’ve assured him you can’t read minds, he still feels unsettled when you speak as if you know his every thought.

The Jedi clears his throat and questions you directly. 'You mentioned that the old Kwisatz Haderach no longer exists.' He pauses as he gauges your reaction before continuing, 'Does that mean there will be a new Kwisatz Haderach?

Your breath catches, the deep blue in your eyes darkening with a mix of alarm and admiration. He caught on to that subtle detail in my words so quickly! Rightly so, considering his Atreides bloodline.

You nod. There’s no point in avoiding the truth. Evasion will only deepen the mistrust between you. You need him to trust you completely, as Yord will play a crucial role in what’s to come, even if he doesn’t realize it yet.

“Yes, there will be another Kwisatz Haderach, but not in our lifetime.”

Yord has to steel himself to keep from trembling when he hears your firm, emotionless confirmation.

Though ancient religious texts exalt the Kwisatz Haderach as the hope of mankind, during the era when the old Kwisatz Haderach lived, the galaxy was engulfed in bloody wars that ravaged innumerable lives. Many races had been wiped out, including the Fremen people.

If a second Kwisatz Haderach were to emerge, what fate would the universe face?

The door of prescience opens, and the answer becomes clear in Yord’s mind.

There is over a fifty percent chance that the same catastrophe will repeat itself, perpetuating the endless, cursed cycle.

"We must stop it," Yord's voice hardens, his face etched with tension. "We cannot allow this to happen again!"

He turns to meet your gaze with unwavering resolve, assured that you know what to do next. You know what to do next. You are the only one who can see the future more clearly than he can, the only one able to foresee the dangers that no one else is allowed to see.

But instead of offering him another answer, you deliberately choose to look away. “The future is uncertain, Yord,” you murmur softly, your voice tinged with unmistakable unease. “There are countless possibilities and impossibilities. For now, I cannot provide you with a definite answer, but I have a warning for you, one you must remember..."

You pause for a moment, caught in the grip of your own reluctance. "Beware of Qimir," you finally say.

Qimir, Yord recalls. That's the name of your lover, the one you accuse of being a Sith Lord. His brows furrow, not just in confusion, but with a deep-seated concern. "Why? What's gonna happen?"

“I can't say more,” you cut him off abruptly. “My visions have only revealed this much.” You say, fully aware that you are hiding the truth from him.

The truth is that Qimir must be stopped to prevent the birth of the second Kwisatz Haderach.

And Yord is the only one capable of stopping Qimir, yet doing so might come at the cost of his own life.

In the near future, they will face each other on the planet Eiram, the place where everything begins and inevitably ends. The paths of fate branch out in countless directions from that confrontation—paths where Qimir survives, paths where Yord survives, and paths where both of them perish. None of these paths lead to a beautiful conclusion. Every possible outcome points towards death.

The visions fill you with unspeakable dread. Not even the Bene Gesserit litany can calm your racing heart.

You realize this is the most dangerous gamble of all. The fate of the entire universe rests solely on your decision.

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The Acolyte Alphabet: D

DARTH PLAGUEIS

Known in some circles as Darth Plagueis the Wise, the Sith Lord Plagueis was once the mentor and Master of Darth Sidious.

According to legend, Plagueis was so powerful he could use the Force to influence midi-chlorians to create life and possessed the knowledge to even evade death.

In the time of the High Republic, Plagueis was already actively working against the Jedi, many years before the fall of the Order. But Plagueis was killed by his apprentice, the former Sheev Palpatine, after teaching his pupil all he knew.

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man, you ever think about how christopher lee's two '00s movie villains roles are basically the same beyond just both being played by christopher lee? more specifically dooku is similar to movie saruman whose origins from the text are never really hinted at, so to the general audience he was just a wizard like how the jedi/sith are space wizards. pj even throws in a magic wizard fight between saruman and gandalf not unlike dooku using his force powers to fight jedi. so it's like however lucas may have been influenced by old man wizards in lotr, pj was also making his christopher lee baddie more like a sw baddie. except the lee connection must have just been coincidence since this was all being done around the same time, right? then there's all the non-action char stuff. both saruman and dooku delude themselves and try to fool others about their intentions only being for a higher purpose, with dooku's political idealism and saruman thinking his power made him more fit to rule for everyone's good than any mortal men. both try to use their reasoning to recruit peers from their former order, trying the carrot before the stick, dooku with obi-wan as a prisoner on geonosis only turning him over to be executed when he rejects the offer and saruman with gandalf at orthanc taking him prisoner after gandalf refused him. dooku got in too deep to realize that becoming a sith and starting a galaxy-wide civil war are not really how you solve corruption and create a better gov't, just as saruman didn't listen to gandalf's obvious warning that sauron was the only lord of the one ring and trying to replace him would lead nowhere good. dooku and saruman both built secret armies, with dooku doing it double building up droid forces the jedi didn't know about until it was too late while secretly arranging an army for the other side too, an army of clones artificially made and grown without mothers just like movie!saruman's uruks were artificially grown out of fucking mud or something without any mothers. saruman gambled and lost by trying to ally with sauron and find the ring for himself and dooku played himself acting like the sith rule of two only went one way to favor the apprentice, never thinking his master might try to replace him, even knowing how easily maul had been discarded. then both of these proud, old, snobby men get blindsided by undignified deaths due to betrayal, dooku losing his head when palps told anakin to kill tho dooku actually thought they were recruiting anakin to ally with both of them, and saruman getting defeated by ents and hobbits-ents avenging their losses as anakin avenged his arm-and then stabbed by wormtongue, who was his most loyal servant until being kicked too much. dooku was replaced by anakin who did eventually after about ~20 years destroy the sith and saruman was replaced as the white wizard by gandalf whose efforts did eventually result in that one ring getting destroyed. it's like...i guess my point is...that just like saruman was a poser ringlord who could only try to imitate sauron, it seems dooku the corrupted space wizard could only copy his middle earth wizard doppleganger, yknow what i mean, man?

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A Theory of the Force: "Midi-chlorian Mechanics"

On a distant planet, which mystics and historians later called the Wellspring of Life, the first seeds of life and the power of the Force took shape. From this planet, these seeds were cast across the rest of the universe, riding its ever-expanding shape to touch new worlds and beings across countless millennia.

These seeds survived and replicated themselves in each organism, becoming what the Jedi first cataloged as midi-chlorians.

The midi-chlorians are more than a biological link to the power of the Force. These microscopic organisms are themselves growing, learning, and shaping their own world. They learn from the world of the living as much as they transmit the will of the Force itself. The greatest of the Jedi Masters understood this lesson: to shape the power of the Force is to be reshaped in turn, caught in an endless cycle of change that lasts beyond death itself. It is for this reason that a Jedi often feels the most attuned to their power when they have learned to quiet their minds, reach deep within themselves, and find the wellspring of the Force that the midi-chlorians have built up.

However, not all Force-users draw upon midi-chlorians the same way. The Sith sought to impose their will directly on the midi-chlorians, enslaving them to their individual passions. Darth Bane broke into his midi-chlorians to destroy the last remaining Sith survivors and hide his presence from the Jedi for at least a generation. Darth Plagueis sought to manipulate the midi-chlorians to achieve immortality, as did his apprentice Darth Sidious, who was better skilled at feeding on the midi-chlorians in his body to widen his vision of the future and subtly push each chain of events to suit his will. Such powers ultimately weakened the Sith’s physical forms, giving them yellow irises and gaunt, corpse-like facial features as a sign of resistance by the midi-chlorians.

A similar approach is seen among the Nightsisters of Dathomir. Unlike the Sith, they were able to share their power with one another and mitigate their feats of magick through rituals, reducing the physical strain of their midi-chlorians. As their deities were the Winged Goddess and the Fanged God, the Nightsisters turned to the dark side of the Force for its raw power in spellcraft, which warped their minds and bodies, but collectively they kept a link to the light side for their ability to commune with each other. Some scholars speculate that the Chant of Resurrection is itself grounded in the bonds between the midi-chlorians that each Nightsister possesses, creating a microscopic network of shared power to reanimate the bodies of their fallen sisters in battle.

Case Study: Anakin Skywalker

In the final years of the Old Republic, the Chosen One prophesied by the Jedi emerged on Tatooine: Anakin Skywalker, with the largest count of midi-chlorians in his body on record. Possessing such a multitude in himself, Skywalker’s reflexes were impressive from a young age, and he would go on to overwhelm nearly every opponent in battle. Skywalker’s passions, however, formed a block on his abilities. His fear and frustration led him to rely too much on pure strength at the expense of cultivating his skill and patience. At the same time, his visions of the future were clearer than most Jedi had ever known in their long history. Such issues left him isolated among his fellow Jedi—and vulnerable to Darth Sidious, who came to Skywalker in the guise of his friend and mentor Palpatine.

When he betrayed the Jedi and pledged himself to the Sith, Skywalker had hopes that he could channel the power of his midi-chlorians into preserving the life of his wife Padmé Amidala, whose demise in childbirth he kept seeing in his visions. Unfortunately, he ended up murdering her in his fury, and he soon lost to his former Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, in a duel on Mustafar. Skywalker was rebuilt into the cyborg Sith Lord Darth Vader.

His prosthetics and his injuries took away some of the power he once knew as a Jedi, but in its place, Vader channeled his fury through his pain and built up his ambition at replacing Sidious as the Dark Lord of the Sith. Vader harnessed the midi-chlorians in his body to keep himself alive and focused in battle, letting them rest when he was outside his armor and preserved inside a bacta tank in his fortress.

It was not until the Battle of Endor, when his son Luke was at the Emperor’s mercy and near death, that Anakin Skywalker used the midi-chlorians in the way he once did as a Jedi, creating a “chorus” inside himself that overcame Sidious’s power and throwing him to his doom. This same chorus in his body led to him becoming one with the Force after death, even though he had not learned the same techniques as Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan, or Yoda.

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Star Wars The Old Republic - Sith Warrior Class Story Epilogue

Hi everyone! I finished the class story for my SWTOR light side Sith Warrior toon Fernie this week and thought to write up this post addressing the fates of some of the allies he met along the way. I appreciate @lanabenikosdoormat for encouraging me to get into SWTOR and keep going through the obstacles I came across. Also tagging @blackberry-command-cap for support and feedback as I thought of Fernie's later class story lore.

The death of the rogue Sith Darth Baras at the hands of the new Emperor's Wrath, Fernie Aldwin, earned him a semblance of peace in the middle of a greater conflict. With new freedom and friends, he was allowed to reprieve from the war situation for five months.

Shortly after leaving the councilroom, Fernie was greeted by a man in gear similar to his old Overseer, Tremel, who introduced himself as Overseer Emmoridg. The young Wrath recognized the name, noting that his apprentice, Jaesa, had told him about the man and his goals of secretly training classes of light Sith. Emmoridg knew much of Fernie's deeds following the path of the light side from Jaesa. The light Sith treated each other as friends and promised to stay in contact.

Overseer Tremel became an assistant for his colleague Emmoridg to atone for his old ways. Having bore witness to the treachery in the Sith ranks, he reconsidered his prejudices. Tremel felt that his redemption lied in helping train Sith in the ways of the Light after lessons learned from his former's pupil's pursuit of Baras and climb to the top.

The Talz soldier Broonmark bid farewell to Fernie to after Baras was gone. He thanked the young lord for giving him the chance to vindicate his clan. The Talz felt it was time to move on and start his own clan in inspiration of Fernie's leadership and determination. They exchanged final goodbyes before Broonmark caught the shuttle, taking him away from Korriban.

Jaesa soon returned from her hunt for Lord Cendence. She had managed to defeat him after a hard battle. Fernie was proud of her and expressed his gratitude. As a light Sith, he would've eventually been a target for Lord Cendence as well.

The wedding of Fernie and Ce'na, also known as Vette, took place afterward. It was attended by Jaesa, Quinn, and Pierce. Vette's sister and some other friends they met in their travels also joined.

Fernie and his new Jedi friend Master Timmns exchanged letters. While the Jedi was on leave, they met in a Nar Shaddaa cantina three months after Baras was destroyed. He was aware of Fernie's appointment as the Emperor's Wrath. This concerned Master Timmns, but he trusted the young lord as he stayed on the light path.

In a follow-up meeting after Baras' defeat, the Dark Council commended Fernie and Darth Vowrawn's decisive actions in pursuing his key agents that yielded them extensive evidence on his treachery. They used the information recovered from Colonel Senks' computers to isolate and break up the remnants of Baras' operations. Fernie and the traitor Sith's final confrontation in the council room was also recorded and kept as evidence.

For a few days, the crew paid a visit to Jaesa's parents at their apartment on Dromund Kaas. Previously Fernie had managed to convince Darth Baras to not torture them, letting them live in peace as leverage to lure out Jaesa. With the rogue Sith now gone, her parents no longer lived in his shadow. Fernie treated them like if they were the parents he had since birth like he considered Jaesa like a sister. They were still gratified for Fernie's help in securing a new life for them, and even more that they were safer under his protection as the Emperor's Wrath, Baras out of the picture.

The young lord assured the Jedi that his allegiances lied more with the common people and slaves in the Empire, not the Emperor or the Dark Council. When it came time for them to part ways once again, the friends agreed to continue writing to each other and meet whenever they could.

Fernie and Vette went on their honeymoon two months before they and their crew were called back into service. They agreed on a warmer planet with a beach. The couple considered having children or taking on new apprentices in the future once things settled down. Fernie encouraged Jaesa to eventually pursue having a family as well, agreeing to play a part in their life as an uncle and mentor.

On the ship, Quinn managed to acquire and install upgraded hyperdrives for the next time he would be called back into service. Pierce opted to stay in his master's service although he was given the choice, anticipating soldiers who eventually come under Fernie's command. Any disputes the crew had amongst themselves were mostly settled in the absence of Baras as they found unity under the young lord's unity and guidance.

Fernie was on the Imperial Fleet when he was approached by a courier astromech droid who seemed like it was carrying an important message. He had heard reports that there was something big going down on the far distant planet of Ilum. Could whatever message the astro droid be carrying be related to whatever was happening on Ilum?