Jaguada Mission Reports

[Sarias]

UPDATE: SITH TARIMRA

Mission Report to the Agricultural Complex near Greypost on Jaguada.
Attending

• Sith Tarimra
  
• Sith Vipion
  
• Sith Natsiji
  
• Sith Sarias
  
• Apprentice Sekker
  
• Apprentice Fyse
  
• Apprentice Roi
  
• Apprentice Trizha
  
• Apprentice Viasma
  
• Apprentice Rhave
  
• Apprentice Uhlan
  

Summary

When we arrived, we spoke with a woman who seemed to be the leader of the local nomad population; Zarvia, who carried a variation of Sith runes on her arms as tattoos, likely a descendant language. She was assisted by Lieutenant Delwan, a rodian, though the woman spoke for them all. She had been having dreams of the entity for weeks, and that it had been killing members of their group, who settled there at the Sith’s command thirty years prior. Zarvia herself has not been present for long. They call the Black Brother 'D’yase Bloyati', which translates to 'Quiet Speaker', translated from Walker’s Cant, their language. It seems to be a descendant language of Common Sith. She and her people have been targeted by the Quiet Speaker for a few weeks, and suspect the entity targets them based on Sith blood; a theory entertained by the gathered group. The woman eventually confirmed that the entity was 'Kshu'jot'—born or created—on Jaguada.
This suggests that the Quiet Speaker was created; possibly in the Pit of the Disloyal. The Rodian confirmed that it had warned its superiors that it was ‘at risk’; that it was being used by rebels—Jaguadan separatists—as rumours had already suggested. They wield cheap equipment and possess little training. It was revealed that the AG Complex will be shut down in a few days if staff numbers do not return to usual levels, this was confirmed by the Rodian through the influence of the Force; before such, he seemed hesitant to admit it. Sith Vipion possibly intends to send civilians or droids to bring such back to reasonable levels of productivity.
Zarvia has, in her dreams, been seeing “Dark, cruel things.” Apparently, the Quiet Speaker is waiting for something; Zarvia suggested it might be waiting for Sith; it seems happy when Sith arrive but is still aggressive regardless of its joy. It is possible that Sith are easier vessels; that they are capable of carrying its influence without breaking under it. In any case, a description of the Quiet Speaker has been acquired: “A black mass with teeth, and a figure walking through the desert.”
As instructed by Sith Vipion and myself, the Speaker summoned a nomad elder, who spoke of the Desert Mother: an older deity at the head of the pantheon. These appear to be the gods of the Sith, albeit twisted and corrupted by centuries of isolation. They are, with the associated Sith gods noted in italics:

• The Desert Mother: Marserha Jochor
  
• Zintha, Spear-Sister: Zyantha
  
• Ketham, Bow-Brother: Mekhath
  
• Zarkal, Blade-Brother: Hezarkal
  
• The Cold Night: Vorket
  
• Tyro’ga, Incense-Bearer: Typhojem
  
• Garvak, Chain-Bringer: Urgak-Val
  
• Falsir, Soft-Speaker: Hes’falda
  
• Themyr, Water-Prince: Slythmnr
  

Asking further on the topic of divinity, it was admitted that the nomads do not worship the Quiet Speaker/Black Brother; they see it as a demigod but not a god in its own right, and confirmed that it had indeed been created. How is unknown to them. Further, it was said that while some deviants may worship the Quiet Speaker, such is heresy and should be punished. It should be noted that, despite the similarity in names, the Quiet Speaker and the Soft-Speaker (Hes’falda) are different entities. Nevertheless, it seems that the Quiet Speaker is trying its hardest to associate itself with the Soft-Speaker; Hes’falda. This can be seen in that it drew a smiling face over the runes describing Falsir, the Soft-Speaker; the Soft-Speaker, it should be noted, is known to grin and laugh, through its aspect as a trickster god. Additionally, a series of impressions was left behind on an altar, recorded by Sith Vipion:

• The Desert Mother: Palm Trees
  
• Zintha, Spear-Sister: Spearhead
  
• Ketham, Bow-Brother: Arrows
  
• Zarkal, Blade-Brother: Shortsword
  
• The Cold Night: Knife of knapped flint
  
• Tyro’ga, Incense-Bearer: incense sticks
  
• Garvak, Chain-Bringer: A single link of a chain
  
• Falsir, Soft-Speaker: A smiling face
  
• Themyr, Water-Prince: A jug of water
  

Conclusion::
Through this expedition, we have learned several key points regarding the entity, the area, and the people it seeks to control.
The Quiet Speaker

1. Primarily, the Quiet Speaker is concerned with Sith Blood; perhaps it realises the strength therein and seeks to use such for its gain.
   
2. Its primary targets are members of the Sith Order. It seems elated whenever one arrives, and such is to be noted for similar reasons as above: it likely seeks to feed on such for its gain.
   
3. The Quiet Speaker seeks to portray itself as a god-like being, or possibly as an aspect of Hes’falda, known there as the Soft-Speaker. This is done through imitating symbolism associated with Hes’falda; the smiling mouth.
   
4. The ritual Sith Zarchas scried is likely the birth or creation of the entity through Sith Sorcery and/or Alchemy.
   
5. Some deviants may worship the Quiet Speaker as a god; these should be hunted down and purged.
   

The AG Complex and Outpost Q162

1. The AG Complex is to be shut down if it does not regain usual levels of productivity, despite the Rodian in charge desperately trying to cover this up. It should be tried for treason, and the Complex should be restaffed with droids.
   
2. Outpost Q162, also known as the Pit of the Disloyal, is the main quarter of Jaguadan separatists, likely operating under the influence of the Quiet Speaker. They operate with faulty equipment and little training.
   
3. Outpost Q162 is the likely hiding place of the two remaining crystals, and, speaking hypothetically, is possibly the ‘birthplace’ of the Quiet Speaker.
   

Addendum

Lieutenant Delwar has been stripped of his rank and title. Oversight of the AG facility has been transferred to Zarvia, who acts as a civilian overseer, with a military advisor to be selected from the NCOs.