#ch: darth acina

[serenofroses]

Darth Acina: [1/?] sw:tor Nevrakis legacy.

[roguescarlett]

Darth Acina concept art by Inkyung Lee

[serenscarlett-moved]

late night writing, not proofread bc that’s the point of wip lmao. anyways, this scene was bugging me for a while.

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The two Wraths remained on the top floor away from the commotion as they observed the ball party couple of levels below. Neither of them felt like in the mood to celebrate the treaty success in the aftermaths of Coruscant’s sacking and the Jedi Order’s downfall.

“This doesn’t sit right with me.” Acina mused, her green eyes still glued upon the scene as the two of them were left alone to talk privately, “This could had been prevented if it wasn’t for Malgus’ interference.”

Kritanta was leaning against the column watching on with a disinterested expression, “You’re not the only one peeved about this.” He heaved a weary sigh before turning to face the dark-haired kiffar, “At least we’ll know our girls are safe and sound and not in the Emperor’s clutches.”

Acina narrowed her eyes at the pureblood, “Don’t you mean Jazzeira? It’s a pity about her amnesia, how’s Kavi taken the news?”

“Not well, I’m afraid. We just hoped we made the right decision to leave her in the Jedi’s care.” Kritanta admitted, recalling his husband’s anguish upon finding out.

“You’re certain they’ll heal her mind? Like they did to your mother?” the kiffar questioned.

Kritanta paused to think for the moment. Revan was nearly killed by Darth Malak but survived with an amnesia. If anyone could heal their mind, it’ll be the Jedi healers than the Sith--he was distrustful of Sith healers, who were willing to take advantage of a young teenager with missing memories should he and Vowrawn wanted her back home desperately.

“I’m certain they will.” the pureblood answered before quickly changing the subject, “But I’m sure you’re more worried about your own...”

“My own? Like who?”

“Valeriya.”

Acina was silent. Kritanta predicted her reaction coming--the way she stiffened upon hearing the name and closed her eyes with an exasperated sigh.

“Mm, thought so.” Kritanta spoke up after a pregnant pause, “Not only did she carried the same name, she also bares a striking resemblance to you and Bastila. Don’t think for the moment I don’t know anything--you disappeared for a couple of months, the arranged trips to Alderaan...”

There’s no denying it, Acina thought quietly, she knew the truth would come out eventually.

“She was supposed to be on Alderaan where she’ll be safer.” Acina explained her reason, “I wanted to give her a better life away from the Empire.”

“Except the Jedi discovered her existence.” Kritanta pointed out.

Acina turned to face the pureblood with a scowl, “That was hardly my plan, brother. All I did was to give her up for adoption to a family that wanted her.”

“But, you wouldn’t give her away if there was a reason,” the pureblood hummed under his breath and leaned away from the column, “Unless. You’re hiding her from someone other than the Emperor?”

Acina went silent again--she avoided the pureblood’s gaze as her eyes watched the commotion below. Kritanta had to get to the bottom of this truth. He needed to know, he needed to be aware who else is he protecting, not only his daughter but his niece, from.

“Alright, sister, I want answers.” Kritanta demanded, “Who’s the father?”

Again, Acina remained quiet.

Kritanta noticed the kiffar’s faraway look within her green eyes and decided to follow her gaze. He searced for her focus on the particular crowd and spotted one of the Dark Councillors amongst the group--pale, dark haired, middle aged human with a beard--glanced up to where the Wraths for a minute, catching the glimpse of Acina before being pulled away by his wife for the duration of the conversation.

Kritanta heard Acina’s somber sigh.

“Oh, don’t tell me...” Kritanta groaned upon realisation after putting two and two together, “Mortis’ the father, isn’t he?”

Acina staring after Mortis, rather pitifully, within the crowd, “He is.”

Kritanta exhaled sharply, “And you do realise that he’s married to Darth Alluress?”

“Yes.” Acina repeated. 

“And you also do realise she’s one of the Emperor’s Heirs?”

“No need to remind me, brother.”

Kritanta pinched the bridge of his nose, letting out a loud perplexed sigh. He looked like he really needed a drink after this.

“You’re in deep, fucking shit, sister.” Kritanta said with a warning tone.

“Thanks for the vote of confidence, brother.”

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[wondrouswendy]

So I’ve Finally Seen Some of KOTET...

My thoughts up to Ch.7 of Knights of the Eternal Throne under the cut, so includes some spoilers:

Like my outlander doesn’t want the throne. Can I please give it to like Darth Marr’s ghost or like Darth Acina (who I think is really cool, surprisingly--I didn’t have high thoughts about her after she gave in to the Eternal Empire during the 5 years of carbonite, but when she says she did it to protect her people, my outlander [female sith warrior, light side/practical] could respect her for that). PLEASE DONT SHOEHORN THE STORY BIOWARE. DONT. WANT. IT.

I really have been enjoying Lana and Theron in this story. IMO they have always been the two core characters since Fallen Empire that I’ve legitimately cared about--probably more than the current companions we’ve been able to recruit.

I killed SCORPIO and I feel no pity. 99% chance she’d do the same shit.

My outlander was “betrayed” by Kothe, but I decided to forgive him for the most part. I didn’t think killing him was worth it, as I knew there would be no “gray” option in game. I think Kothe was written badly in Season 1 where you can’t reason with him at all. I’ve spoken to this before, but I think he’s handled better in Season 2.

I really enjoyed the chapter with the party. If that palace is supposed to be our new Zakuul stronghold, sign me up. I liked that we could save the rebels, too.

MY OUTLANDER DOES NOT WANT THE ETERNAL THRONE, THANKS.

I really don’t get what’s going on with Valkorian. I really think he’s been neutered as a villain, but maybe I’ll be proven wrong. I do not give a fuck if there’s any ““good”“ in him. He deserves to be punished for the crimes he committed to the “primary” galaxy. I don’t give a fuck if he was good to Senya at some mythical point. I don’t give a fuck if Senya sees good in him. My outlander wants him out and she wants him destroyed for good.

Also, Vaylin, I kind of pity you at this point. I get the feeling we won’t be able to redeem her like Arcann.

I know that Arcann is a total dick and douchebag in KOTFE, but his complete 180 in KOTET totally caught me off guard and now I totally think he’s hot (also I enjoyed that Thexan cameo, it was in that moment that I felt the most sorry for Vaylin so far). They really did his burn scars well. I hate that I like angsty, broody, bad guys so much.

I mean it's weird cause yeah I like this story, but on the other hand, this story is completely not about our outlander, not really. It's about the dysfunctional space sitcom family. I mean yeah that's star wars, but it's definitely starting to feel like we're Han Solo and we're on the outside watching the drama between Luke, Leia, and Vader unfold. Which I understand, Bioware probably is barely breaking even at this point. But it’s kind of lame.

Did I mention how my OUTLANDER DOES NOT WANT THE ETERNAL THRONE.

According to her codex, Acina and Arcann could have been banging???

My outlander is tired and just wants to rule the Empire as the Empire’s Wrath. Not be the Empress.

[serenofroses]

(slides in) just thinking about a potential what if Darth Acina as a Sith Pureblood. 👀

[serenofroses]

Debating on whether the rest of Tenebrae's Heirs, like Acina, would wear full mask and armours that differs from the Dark Council.

plus, make their masks and armour schemes well known to the public alaxy of whos who. think like Thexan and Arcann with their outfits.

[serenofroses]

darth milf on a throne. Renata Vitali, aka Darth Jadis: [46/?] sw:tor Nevrakis legacy. she/her and they/them pronouns only.

[roguescarlett]

Darth Acina. Natalia Shan for Nevrakis Legacy only.

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Empress Acina.

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Acina.

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