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[swtorpadawan]

SWTORpadawan Headcanon: The Unforgiven

There are several passing references in the game to what happened on Tython during the five-year gap in Knights of the Fallen Empire. Right out of the gate, Lana specifically informs the Outlander that the Jedi Order took devastating casualties during the war and doesn’t know anything about any surviving leadership. The romanced Nadia Grell letter specifically mentions the attack on Tython, while Kira concludes her own letter by informing us that the Jedi Order was “dying”.

Much later, of course, we meet the Jedi who evacuated to Ossus in Jedi Under Siege, who are completely unaware of everything that’s happened around the galaxy in the past five or six years.       

The conclusion we come to is that the Zakuulans attacked Tython, and some of the Jedi escaped to Ossus. (Even bringing some of the Kalikori villagers along with them.)

In my Halcyon Legacy Storyline, I’ve featured this largely unchronicled event in a couple of short stories: This Moment and How We Came to This Point. We have almost no “canon” details about it, although from what we see later on Ossus, it is clear that some or all of the Kalikori villagers went with the evacuees. (In my story, this was a minority of the Twi’leks who chose to join the exile, and Kalikori Village still stands on Tython.)

But let me expand on all that: One head-canon I have is that when the Jedi were preparing for the attack and their evacuation, they realized that they would need several defense teams to slow the Zakuulans down. A sort of “rear guard” if you will. Given their experiences with the Eternal Empire up to that point, they knew that losses to these special groups would be extremely heavy, assuming any of those Jedi made it off Tython at all.

One of these combat teams of volunteers (one that formed organically rather than by design) was made up entirely of Force-users who had experienced the touch of darkness in their respective pasts. Each of them carried a degree of responsibility and guilt for the circumstances of their lives. That didn’t mean they didn’t believe in the Jedi Order and their precepts; on the contrary, most of them were quite grateful to the order for their help. But individually, each of them came to the conclusion that if the Order was to begin anew, they would need to save as many Jedi of all ranks as they could, even at the cost of their own lives.

At the suggestion of one of their members, the group would call themselves ‘the Unforgiven’.

When the remaining members of the Jedi Council – Archivist Gnost-Dural and Barsen’thor Ulannium Kaarz – protested that it went against every principle the Jedi held dear to place individuals at risk of being sacrificed on the basis of their past experiences. The nominal leader of the Unforgiven – one Bengel Morr –countered that they weren’t seeking forgiveness from the Council or the Order; they were thankful they had already been given that. Rather, they were seeking to forgive themselves.

The Council still objected to the name but under the circumstances, they could not deny the group’s right to fight for the Order.  

As the might of the Eternal Empire descended upon Tython, the Unforgiven held the line. Every time it appeared the Knights of Zakuul and their legions of Skytroopers would break through and turn the retreat into a massacre, the Unforgiven were there, forcing the Eternal Empire to pay for every inch and making sure that as many Jedi as possible were saved.

In the aftermath of the exodus, in recognition of their sacrifice, Gnost-Dural vowed that the courage of the Unforgiven would forever be remembered in the Jedi Archives.

Without further ado, I present the Unforgiven.

Master Surro and the two survivors of the Seventh Line. We first encounter Master Surro and the Seventh Line on Ziost. [There’s a whole bunch about the Seventh Line that I find controversial, including whether or not Satele Shan and the Council even knew about them and what they were doing on Ziost. Instead, we only hear about them from Theron or Lana, even if we are playing a Jedi Master sitting on the Council.] Nevertheless, Vitiate’s possession of Surro and the others was one of the best subplots of the Rise of the Emperor story. Naturally, during my playthrough with Corellan Halcyon, he spared Surro (despite Lana’s protests) and the two other unnamed Seventh Line members, as well. (They couldn’t have given them names???) In the months that followed, Surro and the others were treated with kindness by the Jedi, but when the Eternal Empire appeared poised to strike at Tython, remembering the harm they had done on Ziost under Vitiate’s influence, they were among the first to volunteer for the defense teams.

Among the Unforgiven, they would be among the first to die during the retreat, covering the final withdrawal from the Temple.

[Tagging @swtorramblings and @starknstarwars ]

Fortris Gall.  Seventeen years before the fall of Tython, Fortris Gall had been an impressive young Jedi Knight during the closing days of the First Great Galactic War. A hero during the first battle of Balmorra, Gall bitterly opposed the conditions of the Treaty of Coruscant. Joining a conspiracy led by Master Dar’nala, Gall took part in the bombing of the Galactic Senate on Coruscant in an effort to vacate the Treaty by blaming the Sith for the act of terrorism. After a fateful encounter on Dantooine with Satele Shan, Darth Baras and Darth Angral, Gall realized the extent of his error, abandoning Dar’nala to her fate.  

Gall understood that if he returned to the Jedi and the Republic, he would be held responsible for his crimes. Unable to face his former Master – the legendary Orgus Din, who sat on the Jedi Council, Gall withdrew into the Outer Rim. There, far from the frontline galactic conflicts, he rediscovered what it meant to be a Jedi in his own way, helping isolated colonies to resist attacks by pirates and slavers.

He eventually found a measure of peace.

When the Eternal Empire began its campaign against the known galaxy, Gall initially declined to get involved. He was well aware of his own legacy and was worried that he would repeat his mistakes.

But when he heard that Orgus Din had been slain years before while fighting Darth Angral at the start of the Second Galactic War, Gall realized he had to make peace with his time as part of the Jedi Order. He arrived on Tython mere days before the attack, and – after meeting with Bengel Morr, another former apprentice of Din’s – immediately joined the Unforgiven. During the fighting, he bravely felled three Zakuulan Walkers single-handedly with his twin lightsabers before finally being cut down by an Exarch.

Fashk. Growing up, the Flesh Raider known as Fashk always knew he was different from most of his people. He saw things that they didn’t. Felt things that they didn’t. Eventually, during the Flesh Raider uprising of 10 ATC, he realized he shared the gifts of the hated Jedaii. Desperate to earn his place with the Order and learning that they had recently begun supporting the Kalikori villagers, Fashk abducted a young Twi’lek named Viyo Kobbeth. This led him to the attention of a talented Padawan on Tython in Corellan Halcyon, who sought to rescue the pilgrim. Despite the severe nature of the situation, Corellan agreed to support Fashk’s introduction into the Order. At last, he would become a mighty hunter.

The next few years were difficult for Fashk. Although he was talented in the Force, denying his own aggression went against every instinct that had been ingrained in him as a Flesh Raider, both genetic and cultural. Nevertheless, he managed not to attack any of his fellow trainees, so he maintained his place with the Jedi, tentative though it was.

Finally given the chance to see combat on the world of his birth, Fashk was quick to volunteer for the toughest combat assignment available to cover the evacuation, and that meant the Unforgiven.

During the attack, the Flesh Raider lashed out with the Force with a ferocity that startled the Zakuulans, briefly driving them back and buying the Jedi precious moments.

Fashk was never happier than in the last moment of his life.

Loyat. Loyat was a life-long Sith, trained on Korriban and apprenticed to Darth Arho, a Dark Councilor and Loyat’s eventual lover. Later as a Sith Lord, Loyat fought under Arho’s command during the Battle of Ilum. Abandoned by her master during a Republic counterattack, Loyat was defeated and captured by Corellan Halcyon and Kira Carsen. Realizing that everything Arho had taught her had ultimately been a lie, she abandoned the teachings of the Sith. After a relatively short time in a Republic prison, Loyat – at Corellan’s recommendation – was sent to Tython to begin her recovery and possible training as a Jedi, should she accept it.

Although grateful for the chance to work through her trauma, Loyat struggled to fully embrace the Jedi path. Her emotions were too close to the surface for her to make that commitment. When the Eternal Empire was poised to attack Tython, the Jedi were prepared to designate Loyat as a dependent and prioritize her evacuation. Partially out of gratitude and partially out of pride, Loyat insisted on joining the defensive combat teams. Knowing her history with Corellan on Ilum, Bengel Morr recommended her for the Unforgiven.

Loyat fought bravely against the Zakuulans, destroying dozens of Skytroopers until she was eventually knocked unconscious in an artillery explosion from an Eternal Empire walker as the Unforgiven fell back.

Loyat was officially listed as “Missing – Presumed Killed” in the Jedi Order’s after-action report. After all, it seems implausible to believe she could have survived…  

[Author’s Note: Tagging Loyat’s #1 fan girl, @raven-of-domain-kwaad as well as @alexsrandomramblings ]

Sajar. Once a member of the Dark Council years ago before his defeat at Tol Braga’s hands, the path to redemption has been a long one for Sajar who faced numerous setbacks over the years. His lapse on Quesh while commanding Republic troops led to him executing several prisoners of war and led to a fateful encounter between the Hero of Tython, Corellan Halcyon, and the Emperor’s Wrath, Lord Scourge.

Sajar spent years recovering from his ordeal on Quesh determined not to falter again. When he heard that Tol Braga, who had been his master, had succumbed to the Emperor’s mind control techniques, it led to another crisis of faith, this time leaving him catatonic for a time. While in this state, Sajar experienced several Force-visions involving Corellan Halcyon.

Although he again recovered, word that Halcyon had been killed aboard Darth Marr’s flagship darkened his mood. When it was clear the Zakuulan’s attack on Tython was imminent, he was among the first to volunteer for the combat teams.

During the fighting, the Unforgiven were briefly at risk of being encircled, which would have allowed the Eternal Empire to bypass their defense and strike at the Jedi ships as they lifted off planet. Recognizing that the Order’s survival meant far more to him than the inner peace of a single faltering Jedi, Sajar reached out to the Dark Side and embraced the power that had once been his as one of the most powerful Sith in the galaxy. The Zakuulans, unprepared to face the tactical challenge of a potent Sith amongst the Jedi, were briefly stunned. As he unleashed a fearsome storm of lightning against the Knights of Zakuul, the last three survivors of his team were able to pull back and continue the fight, allowing the last of the evacuation ships to escape.

In the final seconds of his life, Sajar received the gift of one final vision from the Force. With tears trailing down his cheeks, he let out a cry of laughter as he saw that Corellan Halcyon had not only survived but that he would one day meet with the survivors of Tython, many of whom would owe their lives to Sajar.

Sajar did not die as a Jedi, but his sacrifice allowed many other Jedi to live.    

[Author’s Note: Special thanks to @taraum for the bit about Sajar having visions concerning Corellan’s future, as that concept was shamelessly pilfered from her amazing Motivations story that you should definitely go read. Also tagging @shabre-legacy ]

Ako Domi. A hero during the First Great Galactic War, Domi was captured by the Sith Empire during the Battle of Sullust, a conflict that earned him a legendary status in the Republic. Imprisoned at Shadow Town on Nar Shaddaa, Domi was subjected to horrific torments, and watching his fellow prisoners turn on each other eventually broke him. Now a Sith, Domi and his apprentices would eventually encounter Corellan Halcyon and Kira Carsen years later during the Power Guard Crisis. The two Jedi defeated the Sith, but Corellan refused to strike the killing blow on the former Jedi, instead insisting instead that Domi be sent to Tython in an attempt to recover his humanity. (Satele Shan later would commend Corellan for his decision, though predictably Jaric Kaedan would not.)

Domi’s return to the Jedi path was a slow and arduous one. Part of him embraced the familiarity of the Order and its teachings. But with the guilt with everything he had done, of the lives he had destroyed in Shadow Town, it took him years before he could trust himself to hold a lightsaber again.

But recover he did. Just in time to meet the Zakuulan invasion.

It was Ako Domi who dubbed the defense team ‘the Unforgiven’. None of the other members objected.

As the battle of Tython waged on, no one fought with greater zeal and determination than Domi. For a few hours, he was once again the Hero of Sullust, fighting in a hopeless battle.

He was one of just three Jedi left still fighting at the end.

Domi gave his life to allow Bengel Morr and Nalen Raloch a few fleeting moments to fall back to their last defensive trench, where they reported their status to the evacuation fleet in the final transmission from Tython.

Bengel Morr. Another former padawan of Jedi Master Orgus Din, Bengel Morr was traumatized by the destruction of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant during the Sack at the end of the last war. Withdrawing from the Order and the Force, Morr spent years navigating the galaxy’s criminal underworld, learning the ways of power. A decade of preparation later, he reemerged on Tython with an apprentice, determined to destroy the Jedi Order by controlling the Flesh Raiders.

Morr’s defeat at Corellan Halcyon’s hands at the end of the uprising was a revelation to him. In that moment at the Forge, he saw the true future of the Jedi, and he finally understood his own role to play in that destiny.

In the weeks that followed under the care of the Masters of Tython, Morr slowly started to recover. With his pain eased, he started to remember his old self. Bengel realized what he had done, and was left guilt-ridden, even more so when he learned of the death of Orgus Din at the hands of Darth Angral. But the consoling messages he received from Corellan helped ease his suffering, and by the Battle of Corellia, the short-handed Jedi were willing to send the recovered Nautolan into battle.

Morr distinguished himself during the fighting against the Sith, though witnessing the horrors of war first-hand once again raised the specters of Coruscant in the dark corners of his mind. Sensing his unease, the Masters allowed him to return to Tython as part of a training cadre; one that included Nalen Raloch, formerly of Kalikori Village. The very people who Morr had tormented during the Flesh Raider uprising he led.

Facing Nalen Raloch and his resentment on a daily basis proved to be one of the greatest challenges of Bengel’s life. The Twi’lek harbored considerable hatred towards the Nautolan for everything the pilgrims of his village had endured.

It took years for Bengel to earn Nalen’s trust and respect. But in the process, Bengel made peace with some of his own demons. The two became close friends.

The training cadre missed the fighting on Tython during the Sith Empire’s assault on the Temple before the Revanite Crisis as they were hundreds of kilometers away on a survey mission scouting the Flesh Raiders. A year later when it became clear that the Zakuulans intended to attack Tython, Bengel – who had endured two sackings of Jedi Temples – vowed he would not allow a third.

The Unforgiven were born, with Bengel as their nominal leader. And on Tython, Bengel Morr finally met his destiny, making peace with his past.

Nalen Raloch. Nalen Raloch had always been a protector. When the Kalikori pilgrims were driven from Ryloth, he protected them from their orthodox Twi’lek persecutors as a young warrior. After they settled on Tython, he emerged as his village’s champion, holding off the predators in the Flesh Raiders and other indigenous species.

But serving as a protector is a double-edged sword for every being; when he found the holocron of Rajivari, Raloch was seduced by the promise of power he needed to defend his people, and in the promise of striking back at the Jedi who had ignored his peoples’ suffering for all their posturing assertion of moral superiority.

It was only after his confrontation with a talented young Mirialan padawan named Ulannium Kaarz that Nalen realized that everything he was trying to do to protect his people would have led to their destruction had he not been stopped.

Nalen, under the care of the Jedi, slowly began to rebuild his life and his sense of identity.

He came to see the value in defending not just his own people, but all people. He came to understand that he could be a protector without letting that consume him.

When he was confronted with training beside the man who had led the Flesh Raider uprising, he was beyond disgusted. He nearly quit the Jedi on the spot.

But as time went on, he began to see Bengel’s compassion. His dedication. His commitment not only to the Jedi but to his own redemption for his actions.

Nalen would learn more from Bengel than he’d learned from anyone.

When Bengel volunteered to lead one of the defense teams, Nalen didn’t hesitate to join him, despite knowing the likely outcome.

During the Battle of Tython, Nalen fought hard, but he found himself increasingly distracted. As the Eternal Empire fell upon the Jedi home world, he was terrified that the Zakuulans would turn their eyes towards Kalikori Village, knowing that his people would have been wiped out had they sent even a handful of Skytroopers in that direction.

Had Bengel not been by his side, he would have abandoned the Jedi and returned to his old home in a desperate attempt to save his fellow Twi’leks.

As it stood, Nalen and Bengel were the last two living document Jedi on Tython. In the final message from the retreating Order, Ulannium, now a master on the Jedi council, exchanged kind words. The Barsen’thor further revealed that the Zakuulans had bypassed Kalikori Village, much to Nalen’s relief.

Nalen and Bengel were alone.

Before the end, the two exchanged a fleeting moment. They acknowledged the possibility of what might have been between them in another life.

Nalen had found what he had sought for so long; the strength he’d needed to defend his people.

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[imperial-topaz2003]

SWTOR Headcanon Project, The Forsaken

So, to finally get back in the swing of things. I came up with a fun headcanon project that I'm really into so far. Credit to @swtorpadawan 's Unforgiven headcanon and @raven-of-domain-kwaad 's love for Lord Loyat (and all the shit Ryscha Kine goes through) inspiring this, as well as @serenofroses and @voidendron for getting me into headcanon writing.

Now let's get into it! 'Forsaken' is a codename for a Jedi Strike Team (and eventual found family) underneath the SIS (a bit like the Sixth Line, but not as...religiously militant) that's comprised of 'misfits' within the Jedi Order. I'm still working on the formation, but so far, this is what I got for the main cast.

Artek Sefyr, the Hero of Tython and leader of the Forsaken. After breaking free from the Emperor's influence, Artek frequently tapped into the Dark Side to face against the Emperor during Chapter 3 of the class story. This led to him not being promoted to Master and getting taken off of the front lines, which he was not happy about. However, the SIS took notice of his physical prowess and leadership abilities, offering him an opportunity to put his skills to use in this Jedi Strike Team. Artek easily accepted the role.

Praven, my beloved. Anyway, Praven is here for a somewhat different reason. While part of him has felt somewhat out of place in the Jedi Order, that's not why he joined the Forsaken. Rather, it's his concern over Artek's decline into the Dark Side, worried he'll end up just like Angral. Because of his cool-headed disposition and honorable side, Praven acts as the second-in-command for the team.

Bengel Morr was more or less the first member recruited after Artek. While he had been redeemed following his defeat, he was still very guilt-ridden after the Flesh Raider Uprising he caused. He joined the team as a way to atone for his past mistakes.

Nalen Raloch, formerly seduced with power, now looking to restore his status as a protector of the people. Also tends to butt heads with Bengel up above.

Ako Domi, the former hero of Sullust, now hoping to restore his status as a heroic figure once again.

Loyat here is the newest of the Forsaken. After being defeated by Artek on Ilum, she abandoned the ways of the Sith, later joining Artek in killing her lover/abuser Darth Arho. She's actually a pretty nice gal, but really struggles with her emotions.

Sajar rounds out the team, more or less acting as their 'seer' for lack of a better word. Definitely the most reluctant to violence on the team in fear of relapsing into his old ways. And that's all I have so far. I might add in some more, and I do have a few ideas for non-force sensitive auxiliaries (including Watcher One and Agent Galen), but I can explain those later. For now, what do you folks think?

[postcard-from-the-past]

Street scene in the 17th district of Paris

French vintage postcard, mailed in 1906 to Loyat

[jjjwhovian]

What happened to Watcher One and/or Lord Loyat in your Legacy?

Thank you for the ask anonymous!

Let’s start with Watcher One.

Arono considered taking him in as a prisoner of the Republic, but if it weren’t for him he would not have been able to save those colonists. And he kept his end of their deal and kept Doctor Godera alive.

So against his better judgement he gave Watcher One another chance and let him go.

Thankfully it didn’t backfire as the former Imperial began a new life in the Republic under his new name, Hugo Rezur.

(I made this name up. I just think Hugo fits him for some reason)

There was this one time he would get back into contact with Arono during the Revanite Crisis and help him out with a mission he was involved in (this takes place between Forged Alliances and Shadow of Revan). More on that another time.

Hugo has managed to survive to this day, keeping a low profile during Zakuuls invasion before hearing Arono was leading the Alliance and reached out once more, helping secure drop boxes from time to time.

And finally Loyat.

She was defeated by the Coruscant Aegis (Pub toons) on Ilum before she was taken into custody. After the whole Malgus incident was taken care of Gabeshi Zulis (Consular) asked that she be sent to Tython.

Loyat…has difficulties fitting in with the other Jedi. She was grateful to be shown another way after realising everything Arho had taught her was a lie, but she never felt as if she belonged.

Despite this she did have close relations with fellow Sith turned Jedi’s Praven and Sajar.

She managed to survive when the Sith attacked Tython…but she never returned to the Temple. The last anyone saw of her was when a Padawan spotted her leaving their little group that escaped and headed for a shuttle, never looking back.

What became of Loyat is unknown. There are some rumours that say she came back to the Empire, or that she became a Bounty Hunter, or that she was part of her own little resistance against the Empire. Whatever the case it’s likely she wanted to find her own destiny.

And what that destiny was…perhaps one day we shall find out.

[raven-of-domain-kwaad]

Loyat getting it on with her FWB

[chaoticspacefam]

For the SWTOR NPC asks. What happened to Loyat and Cytharat in your canon?

From the [SWTOR NPC Headcanon Asks List]

thank you for the ask, as always! <3

I’ll start with Cytharat since I definitely have more headcanons for him than Loyat atm! 

Based on him mentioning being Malgus’ apprentice and a very newly-appointed Lord, and also being way Pinker than the obviously-older Pureblood NPCs/the PC Pureblood skintone options, I’m assuming Cytharat is pretty Young for a Pureblood, so I figured him around about Ty’s age, maybe 10 years (~2 human years max age difference) younger if that

Vano and Kas are kind of working in tandem by the time the Makeb storyline comes around so they attend to the Makeb questline(s) together. 

Kas had one conversation with Cytharat and immediately went “Yep This Is My Apprentice Now If Malgus Wants Him Back He Can Come Fucking Fight Me” (Malgus was never brave and/or stupid enough to come fight her XD). Since they’re working together, Kas and Vano manage to split up so Vano saves Catha Niar and Kas manages to save Cytharat. Afterwards she offers him a spot on her crew and since its obvious to him that even if she might be A Little Weird, Kas obviously Cares unlike most of the other Sith so he accepts and ends up becoming part of Kas’s crew. 

While he’s hesitant at first about the idea of teaming up with Jedi/Republic personnel, he trusts Kas by that point so when she says they’re going with Lana and Marr to Yavin IV to help deal with the Revanites Cytharat just accepts it. When Kas is reunited with Rai after arriving there, Cytharat meets Ty and maybe (Definitely) gets a crush. They’re only together for a little while before the whole temporary alliance dissolves again and when Rai (and by extension Ty) refuses to go back to the Empire with them they part ways for a time

Cytharat misses Ty a lot more than he was expecting to and Kas Notices (™). She casually mentions that she has Ty’s holofrequency if he wants it and deliberately leaves said frequency where she Knows he can find it. Cytharat sneaks a few message/letters through and keeps chatting with him until Arcann and the Eternal Empire give them more pressing concerns at which point they lose contact again until one day Lana rocks up to Kas’s office with Rai and Ty in tow. 

Ty gets left with Kas and co. while Rai goes with Lana and Koth to Zakuul and the poor kid is a Nervous Wreck about it so Cytharat has to help Kas calm him down because they’re the only two people he Trusts. Kas then pulls a classic old “oh Cytharat do you think you could help us with this star chart, oh wait a second is that Ashara and Khem calling me? You and Ty can handle looking through this one by yourselves right? I’ll check on you later byeeee~” and at some point during their moving everything over to Odessen he ~finally~ asks Ty out. 

So of course Cytharat stays on with the Alliance afterwards. I’m not 100% sure if they’ll ever get married yet (haven’t gotten that far with their relationship planning yet but they’re defo solid as an item :’3) but Cytharat is absolutely okay with being the muscle of the relationship while his bf hides behind him when things get scary (which is, unfortunately, very often. Poor Ty XD) 

And Loyat!! (who I do not have any screenshots of rn since none of my current pub toons are as far as Ilum (anymore, I yeeted a few of them when I stopped vibing with them oopsie)

I have less solid plants for Loyat but I do love her and I am definitely kidnapping her she’s mine now Bioware /hj

Loyat and Aria are definitely buddies. Probably even drinking buddies, much to the abject horror of anyone who happens to cross paths with them when they’re out drinking XD

They absolutely would meet during the Ilum war/storyline. Though it’s not until after (the Assault on Tython FP) that Aria’s officially outed as a Sith plant, Loyat can probably Sense It so she agrees to go with Aria to the Jedi if only knowing that Aria probably has an Out Again if she’s managed to be in deep cover this long and not get caught.

It’s a minor wrench in the plan when Aria tries to fuckin fight Satele and gets arrested, but I’m kiiind of feeling like Loyat might go with her to Manaan. Especially since with Zenith and most of the other Consular crew lickity splitting when they realise Aria Was Sith The Whole Time. Ya girl’s gonna need some crewmates/friends, so why not Loyat? ;3 by the same vein, probably goes with Aria to the Alliance and ends up working under Kas’s Force Enclave sector, but where specifically I have yet to decide owo

I definitely want to expand on Loyat more, but for now sadly that’s all I got for Loyat! 😅😅

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[raven-of-domain-kwaad]

So pretty!!! My Knight Ryscha and her Sith wives!!!

Thanks so much for doing this @anchanted-one! You are an amazing artist and person!

Free art (limited, sfw)

Hey guys. If you would like me to draw anything for you, just reblog this with references of your OC, a background, and an action. I can draw more than one person, up to maybe 5 or six.

Just keep these SFW for now. I'll try to take up as many as I can, till I have to stop.

Thanks

[creative-classpect]

The Land of Yarn and Tangles

The light of Skaia rises once more over the felt hills, making the yarn rivers glisten in the dawn. A resplendent rainbow tapestry weaves across the land, making the world itself a decadent display of color and patterns. This is the land of endless thread, where the world itself spins and weaves itself into new shapes with every passing day. Greetings from LOYAT, the Land of Yarn and Tangles!

The surface of LOYAT, and indeed much of the upper crust and even a fair amount of depths are composed of strange, all purpose yarn. From every river and valley to mountain and plane, the vast majority of LOYAT appears to be crafted. 

The Land of Yarn and Tangles, while elegant and pristine, hides a mess of contention. On the surface, where the consorts roam, is a bitter feud between factions, one that has dominated the culture of the planet for ages. Due to the world's unique structure, anyone with the ability to create can shape the very land to their desires, literally terraforming entire swaths of the world as they see fit. This, predictably, led to conflict as various groups of consorts found their own unique styles. In many lands of Sburb it is possible to see what faction rules what region through banners, architecture, and other means, but in LOYAT, the world itself changes depending on the rule of the various consort tribes.

While the surface is beautiful, and fraught with constant bickering between consort towns and cities, the depths of LOYAT lie an even deeper problem: the Tangles. All the miraculous threads that make up the world have to come from somewhere and in the constant shifting and reformation of the land, the very roots of the world have become a tangled mass of coiling knots. The consorts inability to recognize the merits of others, their need to always have their way and to unmake the work of their rivals, has led to a poison deep in the very depths of the world.

There is something curious lying in the dark. Deep beyond the veil and thicket of endless strings and cloth. Into the bedrock, where actual stone lies. Down in the darkness lies a seamstress creating more and more thread, ceaselessly, with purpose unknown, as the world above slowly spirals into increasing madness and confusion. The Denizen. But why?

The spinning wheel of fate lands upon the Seer of Blood, one who can see the forest through the trees and recognize the greater pattern of the world. The Seer of Blood must bring unity to the world above, both its people and the very earth itself, as well as delve deep into the heart of the world to unwind the knots that seek to constrict and bind the very planet to its very core.

Denizen: Clotho, the youngest of the fates, who creates the thread of human lives.

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Root

Seldom do the factions of consorts in the world above dig deep down and into the earth. Afterall, the abundance of yarn allows them to create and fashion anything they could ever require. But deep in the depths, beyond the cloth, lies the humble mining town of Root, a place that has not seen the light of Skaia in ages and has been all but lost to time. 

Root is largely a ghost town, having been long lost to the ages. Its crypts hold all manner of powerful and ancient tools, weapons, and armor, things mentioned as mere legends and speculation to the consort above. All manner of monsters lurk its corridors, protecting its secrets and treasures. 

But Root is only *largely* a ghost town. Hiding in its shadows is a small community of consorts, those who have fallen between the growing cracks and have tumbled deep down into the dark. This community of scavengers and miners tear at the threads holding the world together, foolishly thinking it will allow them to reach the surface once more.

The Gordian Knot

While the underground is positively teeming with tangles, there is one to rule them all at the very heart of the planet. The Gordian Knot is a tangle the size of a meteor or small moon, thought to be the very heart of contention and evil. Consorts consider it cursed and the source of all misery. 

They are not entirely wrong. 

The Gordian Knot, in its tightly wound thread, holds much suffering. Its strings hold an incredible amount of tension. Every thread here can be followed to anywhere in the world, both physically and metaphysically. The Gordian Knot is the culmination of every mismanaged and malaligned relationship of the world. If the world is to be saved and to not be torn asunder, inside and out, the Seer of Blood will have to master the puzzle the Gordian Knot poses.

Mini bosses

The Quilted Queen

The ruler of Lochestitch, the most powerful city state of LOYAT, the Quilted Queen commands an entire nation of loyal followers. Their ruthless politics and endless policing of smaller groups has earned them much ire. They are, however, literally just a consort. How threatening can they really be?

Ranking: C+

Strengths

Allies. The Queen wields no power himself, but her bodyguards and entourage are no slouches. There are also at least 50 at any given moment, so…

Resourceful. As the most powerful consort on the planet, the Quilted Queen has endless resources at her disposal. Armor, weapons, tools, an entire castle, economic warfare, etc etc etc etc

Weaknesses

Is staggeringly weak.

Is an absolute coward.

Loot drops

The Quilted Cape of Creation- The mark of their authority, the cape is a beautiful quilt that shows a detailed map of all of LOYAT. Anyone who wears it can produce a golden thread, allowing them to quickly teleport to anywhere they have previously traveled. 

The Crown- The Crown goes by many names and it is often said to be bad luck to speak of it. In truth, the crown is simply an ornate pin cushion with a variety of decorative, jeweled needles made from diamond, emerald, ruby, and other colorful gems. After the king injured themselves on the needles, anyone caught mentioning was quickly sent to the dungeon. The Crown and its jeweled needles hold a variety of strange elemental properties and using them in the creation of clothes or armor can provide a variety of elemental benefits. 

The Ravager

Ranking: S

The Ravager is a creature of unusual design. While Underlings are typically of a single solid color and share similar organic properties with other monsters, the Ravager is unique. All Underlings come from the Denizens, but the Ravager is handmade. Taking the form of a mechanical angel, a divine construct mimicking various scissors and sewing machines, the Ravager is a roaming terror that haunts the outlands, where the tension of the land grows most severe. 

Strengths

Speed. Few things can match their speed. It runs, flies, and moves through the yarn earth with equal speed.

Intelligence. The Ravager is capable of complex strategies and has an uncanny ability to find anyone or anything it desires.

Pure drive. The Ravager seems possessed by a singular purpose: to destroy that which complicates. The planet is being wound too tightly and will surely perish. To prevent this fate, it is a scourge upon indecision, confusion, and strife.

Weaknesses

Mindless. While intelligent, its drive has given it a singular purpose. It knows only to seek satisfaction and peace through merciless destruction. It will choose its goal every time, no matter how foolish.

Fragile Not as indestructible as everyone thinks. While the Ravager is a whirlwind of steel, it is not indestructible. It merely appears that way for how it cuts and sews LOYAT like butter. In truth, it relies on its incredible speed and superior tactics to avoid being struck.

Loot drops

Ravaging blades- The bladed wings and razor sharp arms and fingers of the Ravager are powerful tools. Each blade is incredibly sharp and has a unique quality. Things injured or even killed by the ravaging blades are not made inert and unusable, rather, their essence lingers in the form of spectral strings. On LOYAT, it allows them to tear the world as they see fit. When used on a person, the blades could allow one to surgically snip away at a person’s relationships, allegiances, their trust and loyalty, etc. and use them as one wishes. There are also the ghastly things one can do with a bleeding corpse…

Sowing Needle- A powerful artifact gifted to the Ravager by Clotho, the Sowing Needle is a rapier-like needle the Ravager uses as a sword. Anything pierced by the Sowing Needle can be transformed into the malleable yarn of LOTAT. Anything joined together by the Sowing Needle’s thread is stitched together permanently, unless severed by the Ravaging blades or a similarly powerful slashing item.

Denizen den

Down at the heart of the planet, hidden deep within the Gordian Knot, lies the secret pocket dimension where the Denizen lives. This area, a veritable spider’s nest, is a vast and treacherous series of caverns with thousands of magical threads lining the walls and stringing across any open space. The depths of these caverns are disturbingly warm and dry, the air here being incredibly stagnant and still. Even the lightest disturbance, the faintest touch, the lightest whisper, the dimmest source of light, causes the threads to quickly maneuver to ensnare any would-be intruder.

The only way to navigate through the claustrophobic caverns is completely blind and with patience, to measure the threads and see where they connect, a skill only possible by a talented Seer of Blood. As the caverns descend inwards, the walls of the caverns begin to open up into much larger chambers, losing their strange naturalistic qualities and becoming increasingly manmade and ornate. The central chambers of the den take the form of ancient architecture. Beautiful marble pillars, mosaics of multicolored glass, polished floors, and other luxuries, all in a state of ruin and decay, held together by threads of yarn.

At the center of the ruins lies a golden circle, wherein Clotho sits and endlessly spools her thread out into the Gordian Knot and the world above.

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[rexstorm]

Gosh the lord Loyat fight on Ilum is impossible. I keep getting swarmed by all the guys around her and they keep killing me over and over again. Even tried tanking but it doesn't help me with this.

[444names]

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[swtorpadawan]

Still planning on doing something with this someday, @raven-of-domain-kwaad !

Have any ideas on what happened to Loyat in your legacies?

Ask Me About SWTOR NPCs

Thanks for the ask, @the-raven-of-highever !

I already had some ideas about Loyat, and your prompt certainly gave me reason to!

So after Corellan defeated her on Ilum, she was - on his recommendation - taken to Tython.

The Jedi helped her deal with everything that happened with Arho, and before. Psychologically, it was good for her.

But she found herself unable to formally join the Jedi Order, which left her in a state of legal limbo. If she joined the Order, her past acts would be wiped away. Since she didn't, she could still be imprisoned as a prisoner of war or even prosecuted for potential war crimes in the Republic.

So she stayed on Tython; healing, training and meditating and making herself useful where she could.

When the Eternal Empire attacked Tython, the Jedi couldn't be picky. They gave her a lightsaber, and assigned her to a group helping to cover the evacuation.

Loyat's squad fought hard, but they eventually took artillery fire from a Zakuulan Walker. It was assumed her group was dead, and the Jedi left without her.

She regained consciousness to a devastated Tython, all alone.

Loyat considered heading to Kalikori village, but as a Sith, she knew they might not welcome her.

Fortunately for her, there were other people still on Tython who would take her in.

More on them another time, maybe. 🤫

Thanks again for the ask!

[kuwaitiprincessstuff]

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ma mn ez3aj akeed ! bas i can benefit you more wla loyat el anons tbh

[lizworlds]

Chuchu kinukwento kita ke rafa at ke margaux.. sabi ni margaux your a very loyat and the good girl for me. And my bestest friend. Hahahahaha . Me ganun daw na word eh..

Hoping daw siya you can find me sa next journey ng afterlife mo.

And also me: my higher dimension is with you and i know that too

[arsenicetvieillesenseignes]

Je me suis rendue spécialement à Charnoz pour photographier ce château. J'ai appris il y a peu qu'il a appartenu à deux de mes ancêtres (père et fils), du côté paternel (je ne savais pas qu'ils l'étaient). Ancêtres assez illustres d'ailleurs puisque le fils a son nom sur l'Arc de Triomphe et le père a construit quelques ouvrages d'art, dont deux se trouvent justement à Neuville-sur-Ain, mon lieu de résidence. Deux ouvrages que j'affectionne tout particulièrement et pour lesquels j'étais loin d'imaginer qu'ils avaient été réalisés par un membre de la "famille" ! :) Découverte vraiment surprenante, donc rédaction en cours d'un article pour le blog afin de raconter cette petite histoire. Je ne sais pas si je le dirai dans l'article : grosse déprime en découvrant ce château car son parc se transforme en un lotissement géant rempli de maisons en carton et même d'un immeuble ! A l'origine, le château du Loyat était entouré d'un parc de 28 hectares arboré d'essences rares et qui comprenait également une roseraie d'exception. Aujourd'hui, un terrain de foot se situe à quelques mètres (on aperçoit une cage sur la gauche), une école est collée à l'arrière à environ 5 mètres et le reste est en plein bétonnage. Adieu essences rares et jolies roses ! Le château a été rebaptisé Messimy, du nom d'Adolphe Messimy qui en a hérité et qui fut député, sénateur de l'Ain, et maire de Charnoz durant 2 décennies. En 1986, le château est devenu propriété communale et a abrité la mairie. Aujourd'hui, la commune le loue pour des réceptions ou mariages. Sur la pub on peut lire : "Le château Messimy est situé dans un écrin de verdure." Les futurs mariés risquent de faire pas mal la gueule lorsqu'ils découvriront le bel écrin de ce château !

Charnoz-sur-Ain, Ain.

[raven-of-domain-kwaad]

Loyat might be just a little smug that she ended the fight with Shae with a groin kick. I certainly laughed aloud when my final attack was a heroic moment dirty kick