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OOC Note: Additional guidelines can be found here. Open to all Jedi Padawans to participate in challenges, open to Knights+ to observe and react. Trials will be self-DM'd.
An expectant buzz had filled the Jedi temple on Yavin IV, ever since the Padawan Trials had been announced a week before. Rumors flew fast and thick- participating Padawans would be sent to recover Ajan Kloss, Grandmaster Voran would personally duel them, or that it was a no-holds-barred King of the Mountain match.
The excitement reached a crescendo on the day of, as Jedi Knight Zerath Eblon appraised the assembled participants in a hallway outside the holographic training chamber at the temple. Several he knew, either by face or by reputation, but others were strangers to him. The Mirulakan/Zabrak gave them one of his famous smiles, full of warmth and pride, before addressing them.
"Padawans, welcome to this year's Padawan Trials" he began, his bari-tenor voice carrying easily across the hallway. "The Jedi Order of old conducted formal trials for their Padawans in order to assess their readiness for Knighthood- while this is no longer a strict requirement, our service to the galaxy inevitably brings trials to bear that we, as Jedi, are tasked with facing." If the Jedi Knight had used his physical eyes, they would've rested upon each of the assembled Padawans for a brief moment. But since he wore a pure white blindfold and utilized Force Sight to perceive his surroundings, the effect was somewhat lost.
"Once you enter the holographic training center behind me" he continued, "you will face a unique trial meant to challenge you. Participants may enter to face their trial in pairs or alone." The holographic training center was hardly new technology for the Jedi Order- its use stretching back well before the Clone Wars- but Zerath knew that the one on Yavin IV was top-notch; capable of physically manifesting any terrain imaginable through a complex array of moving platforms and walls, and cloaking the temple's high-tech training droids in any number of disguises, from Darth Raze's fearsome battle armor to the Queen of Naboo's ceremonial dress.
"The Jedi of old recognized five distinct trials" Zerath said. "The Trial of Skill is meant to test your skill in battle, both with the Force and with your lightsaber." It was the simplest of the tests to administer, but simple did not mean easy. It was an unfortunate fact that the resurgence of the Sith made such a trial incredibly important.
"The Trial of Courage tests your fortitude in the face of overwhelming odds." This trial was often combined with the Trial of Skill, and might manifest itself by making the Padawans face an unending gauntlet of attackers, or a single entity- perhaps a droid on Grandmaster difficulty bearing the appearance of a notable Sith Lord- that dwarfed them in power and capabilities.
"The Trial of Spirit tests your mind" Zerath explained. Of all of the trials, this one was the most personal. Padawans who faced a trial of spirit today would face a significant scene from their past, or their potential future. "Jedi must face down their fears if they are to stand against the Dark side." Zerath disapproved of the Trial of Spirit, arguing that a Padawan's psyche was not something to be carelessly tested; but he couldn't deny that a padawan who successfully passed their trial of spirit emerged a wiser Jedi.
"The Trial of Flesh tests your capacity to endure pain." Another trial that Zerath disapproved of, he didn't see the point of pushing Padawans to endure needless pain. However, there were more humane ways of testing physical resiliency, such as numbing a limb or testing their stamina.
"Finally, the Trial of Insight measures your ability to discern truth from lies; to see through falsehoods and deceptions." This was one of Zerath's favorite tests; the search for truth and honesty- both within oneself and in one's surroundings- would be relevant on every mission, especially with the Jedi seeking to return to galactic prominence as peacekeepers and negotiators.
Zerath breathed deeply through his nostrils, and let his presence in the Light side of the Force shine brightly for the assembled Padawans; encouraging and supporting them as they approached the threshold of the holochamber, for once they faced their trials they would have to rely on themselves. "Remember that there is more to the trials than success of failure" he explained. "Regardless of the outcome, you will learn from your experiences."
The Jedi Knight completed his speech with the time-honored phrase of the Jedi Order.
"May the Force be with you."
@Sreeya @Altaris @Phoenix @Nefieslab @LouJoVi @Darasuum @Srota @Forsythe Crowholde @Green Ranger @Black Noise
An expectant buzz had filled the Jedi temple on Yavin IV, ever since the Padawan Trials had been announced a week before. Rumors flew fast and thick- participating Padawans would be sent to recover Ajan Kloss, Grandmaster Voran would personally duel them, or that it was a no-holds-barred King of the Mountain match.
The excitement reached a crescendo on the day of, as Jedi Knight Zerath Eblon appraised the assembled participants in a hallway outside the holographic training chamber at the temple. Several he knew, either by face or by reputation, but others were strangers to him. The Mirulakan/Zabrak gave them one of his famous smiles, full of warmth and pride, before addressing them.
"Padawans, welcome to this year's Padawan Trials" he began, his bari-tenor voice carrying easily across the hallway. "The Jedi Order of old conducted formal trials for their Padawans in order to assess their readiness for Knighthood- while this is no longer a strict requirement, our service to the galaxy inevitably brings trials to bear that we, as Jedi, are tasked with facing." If the Jedi Knight had used his physical eyes, they would've rested upon each of the assembled Padawans for a brief moment. But since he wore a pure white blindfold and utilized Force Sight to perceive his surroundings, the effect was somewhat lost.
"Once you enter the holographic training center behind me" he continued, "you will face a unique trial meant to challenge you. Participants may enter to face their trial in pairs or alone." The holographic training center was hardly new technology for the Jedi Order- its use stretching back well before the Clone Wars- but Zerath knew that the one on Yavin IV was top-notch; capable of physically manifesting any terrain imaginable through a complex array of moving platforms and walls, and cloaking the temple's high-tech training droids in any number of disguises, from Darth Raze's fearsome battle armor to the Queen of Naboo's ceremonial dress.
"The Jedi of old recognized five distinct trials" Zerath said. "The Trial of Skill is meant to test your skill in battle, both with the Force and with your lightsaber." It was the simplest of the tests to administer, but simple did not mean easy. It was an unfortunate fact that the resurgence of the Sith made such a trial incredibly important.
"The Trial of Courage tests your fortitude in the face of overwhelming odds." This trial was often combined with the Trial of Skill, and might manifest itself by making the Padawans face an unending gauntlet of attackers, or a single entity- perhaps a droid on Grandmaster difficulty bearing the appearance of a notable Sith Lord- that dwarfed them in power and capabilities.
"The Trial of Spirit tests your mind" Zerath explained. Of all of the trials, this one was the most personal. Padawans who faced a trial of spirit today would face a significant scene from their past, or their potential future. "Jedi must face down their fears if they are to stand against the Dark side." Zerath disapproved of the Trial of Spirit, arguing that a Padawan's psyche was not something to be carelessly tested; but he couldn't deny that a padawan who successfully passed their trial of spirit emerged a wiser Jedi.
"The Trial of Flesh tests your capacity to endure pain." Another trial that Zerath disapproved of, he didn't see the point of pushing Padawans to endure needless pain. However, there were more humane ways of testing physical resiliency, such as numbing a limb or testing their stamina.
"Finally, the Trial of Insight measures your ability to discern truth from lies; to see through falsehoods and deceptions." This was one of Zerath's favorite tests; the search for truth and honesty- both within oneself and in one's surroundings- would be relevant on every mission, especially with the Jedi seeking to return to galactic prominence as peacekeepers and negotiators.
Zerath breathed deeply through his nostrils, and let his presence in the Light side of the Force shine brightly for the assembled Padawans; encouraging and supporting them as they approached the threshold of the holochamber, for once they faced their trials they would have to rely on themselves. "Remember that there is more to the trials than success of failure" he explained. "Regardless of the outcome, you will learn from your experiences."
The Jedi Knight completed his speech with the time-honored phrase of the Jedi Order.
"May the Force be with you."
@Sreeya @Altaris @Phoenix @Nefieslab @LouJoVi @Darasuum @Srota @Forsythe Crowholde @Green Ranger @Black Noise