The Training of Jacob Ryker

[jpchewy01]

Jacob Ryker was already in the archives when the first rays of light showed over the horizon. He knew that the time had come. He was to meet his new master. He reluctantly set down his holocron and make his way to a large fountain just outside the building. He watched and meditated as the large star rose into the sky. When it was about 7:00 he went into the Temple to meet his master.

 

[sankai]

Maotr Krahen walked calmly into the room, though he was excited. He was to begin training his first padawan. Seeing Jacob meditating, he said, "Greetings."

 

[jpchewy01]

Jacob stood and looked at the young knight that would be his master, "Hello. I wanted to get an early start on today. My name is Jacob Ryker. It seems that you will be training me."

 

[sankai]

"yes,I will" Maotr replied. "I have a question for you: Why do you wish to become a Jedi?"

Maotr thought contemplatively while he waited for his apprentice to answer. It had been the question his master had asked him when he first arrived. He hoped he would do well, and be a good master to Jacob, as he had never trained a padawan before.

 

[jpchewy01]

"I want to be a jedi so that I can wield the force for truth and justice and good. I want to bring peace to this war-torn Galaxy", replied Jacob. He had known this ever since he started to move the plate. He knew that his destiny was to become a jedi.

 

[sankai]

Maotr nodded. A good enough answer. Typical, perhaps, but a good answer.

"Jacob, have you used any force powers before now?" Maotr asked. He needed to know his apprentice's level of experience before he could begin.

 

[jpchewy01]

"I once moved a plate around. But just vibrated it...lifted it alittle too. Also, I once lifted a large box. But nothing like the Jedi do", said Ryker, who had began to realize that this was going to be easier said than done.

 

[sankai]

Maotr was refreshingly surprised by his pupil's humility. Many Jedi apprentices were arrogant to a fault.

"Very well, we shall begin with Force Push."

He gestured to a wooden block.

"Close your eyes, and focus on the Force. Once you feel it, reach out and push the block. This is a relatively simple skill, once you get the hang of it. Yet it is one of the building blocks of telekinesis."

 

[jpchewy01]

Jacob looked at the block. He closed his eyes and felt for the force. When he could feel it, he visualized the block moving. PUSH! He opened his eyes.

 

[sankai]

"Well done! Few people can learn so quickly! Now I would like you to try to pull the block towards you. This is about the same skill level, but if you master these two, more advanced feats of telekinesis are possible."

 

[jpchewy01]

Jacob rested for a bit and concentrated again. He closed his eyes. He visualized the box. Pull. Pull. He could feel the force. Pull. PULL! He opened his eyes.

 

[sankai]

Maotr was a little less than amused, seeing as how the block had hit him in the face, but he took his apprentice's attempt with good humor. He had managed the pull, and thta was what counted.

"Try one more time, and this time try to achieve better control and not give me a lump on my head. You did well, though."

 

[jpchewy01]

OOC: lol

BIC: Ryker was surprised by his recklessness. This time, he focused more on controlling the box and letting the force move it instead of him forcing the force (If that makes any sense). He pulled and remembered control. It was surprisingly easier than the last time.

 

[sankai]

"Well done, Jacob! Now, I will teach you force sight. This is an important power for a Jedi. It will allow you to see without your eyes. Come outside."

He left the training room, beckoning to his apprentice to follow. Maotr stepped out into the rain and disappeared into the grey. "Find me. Close your eyes, and feel me through the Force," he called to his apprentice. Maotr waited.

 

[jpchewy01]

Jacob closed his eyes and pushed away the frustration. He searched and reached out with the force. He started to feel his master's presence and walked towards it.

 

[sankai]

Maotr felt his apprentice drawing nearer. He sat down and began to meditate to pass time.

 

[jpchewy01]

Ryker could feel the presence of his master right on him. And then, BAM! He tripped over the meditating Jedi. "I am so sorry! Let me help you!"

 

[sankai]

Maotr stood up and brushed himself off. "No need. You did what counted. You found me using only the force. Are you tired?" he asked.

 

[jpchewy01]

"Actually, a little bit," replied Jacob, "Allow me to sit down for a while and get this headache away." He went and sat on a bench by the fountain.

 

[sankai]

((sorry for the delay))

"A skill that often helps in regaining energy is meditation. Sit down. Any position is fine, so long as you don't fall asleep. Calm your mind and focus. It will help."

Maotr resumed his meditation position and waited for his apprentice to join him.