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[Normal] Creations of Apprentice Daiju Ronith

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:21:08 +0000

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[Restricted] Sithspawn Profile: Sithspawn Profile - "Hes'Falda's Watchers""

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:18:52 +0000

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A note has been written by Lord Sarias
The temple’s true patron hidden away by a worshiping alchemist, who’s very body lay decaying amongst his creations yet living. Did he ever see the fruits of his labour, or did he die upon the throne in his efforts?

You succeeded in your work, these spawn ever fascinating and presenting a web for my students and I to traverse. Now your story shall be laid bare, for the few worthy to know and preserve

Sithspawn Profile, Hes’falda's Watchers

[Restricted] Sithspawn Profile: Sithspawn Profile - "Death of Daylight"

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:16:19 +0000

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A note has been written by Sith Sarias

Sithspawn displaying any semblances of sentience remain a high threat simply by exsisting - permitting them to adapt or spread beyond their initial area, or learn how to counter those seeking t oend them...if not adapt in the middle of a fight. This paired with the lack of information of their abilities upon initial encounter, makes for a foe to be cautious around.

Sithspawn Profile - "'Death of Daylight Sithspawn Report"

[Normal] Theoretical Alterations

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:03:14 +0000

As the document was opened a brief notification from Lord Sarias would flicker before even the first page was visible. A short description of the Acolyte's writings being found competent for their position, having been admitted into the archives to display an example of someone either new or aspiring for Organic Alchemy's musins and considerations for projects. It was to serve as just that - an example that was well-constructed and judged acceptable for the aforementioned purposes. Whenever or not any of these aspirations were possible or even practical was left up to the reader to decide.

OOC: Original Document
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZWLD...8KhbY/edit

Alchemical Alterations

Acolyte Sirak Sekker

Contents

Introduction
Chosen Beasts
Genetic alchemy information
What changes would I make on my chosen beasts to improve
Effect of alchemy on said beasts
Conclusion

Introduction
Over the course of this essay I, Sirak Sekker, Son of Merys and proud Sekker, will go over a selection of beasts from the publicly available beast index. Cover their strengths, weaknesses, as well as what genetic alterations I would make to improve upon their prowess in multiple areas. It should be noted that I am currently still only a novice and know little of Alchemy in comparison to my betters, but nevertheless will do my best to formulate my thoughts and present them in an appropriate format.

Beasts

Vine Cat
Tuk’ata
Shyrak
Zeldrate
Zakkeg
Dragon Snake
Rancor

Genetic Alchemy

Alchemy is an incredible art that requires the utmost devotion and patience to fulfil, capable of a variety of scientific and force related feats. One such beautiful combination comes in the form of organic alchemy - the art of twisting, contorting and inserting genes inside living beings. With this you can seemingly design beasts past their natural limitations, capitalising on their strengths or resolving certain fatal weaknesses. Generally, to perform organic alchemy, a scholarly consistency and time learning are required before you can even make the tiniest of changes. Such examples may include lobotomies of the species you are changing and/or an in-depth study of the creature's biology. These are both important as to prepare the appropriate alterations you wish to bestow as well as make the effort in doing so significantly easier.

Then you are faced with the last hurdle of organic arts, control of the new “Sithspawn” like entity. Any and all sorts of alchemy are heavily corrupting and this does not exclude the subject you are changing, greatly affecting the animals behaviour. Making it an unpredictable and risky endeavour, proper arrangements and plans should be made with any significant changes to take this into account. Or you’ll soon be facing the monstrosity you just created in a fight to the death.

The length at which these feats can go depends on a variety of factors; like the alchemist's capabilities, the unique beast in question, the changes chosen/placed and so on. Apprentice Vipion noted that even as a pupil of the craft, she was capable of placing up to eight alterations on a single beast at one point. Though admitted that a majority of them were small and appearance related. This does beg the question, however, of how many changes one can make to a beast before it is no longer that species itself. How many planks can you replace on the ship before it is no longer the same ship - a good metaphor or this.

Analysis and Alterations

It was imperative for me that when figuring genetic alterations, I take into account the basis of what I’m working with. What strengths do they already have and what weaknesses could possibly be fixed or aided with alchemy, and so on.

Vine Cat

Pros:

Strong and powerful due to their weight
Razor sharp teeth and claws
Tails for enhanced balance and movement
Incredible adaptability

Cons:

Lack of range in its attacks
Large/heavy size counteracts possible advantage from camouflaged skin
Heavy food requirements, possibly brought a species to extinction.

One change I would make would be to capitalise on its abrupt speed and pouncing capabilities by giving it a type of chameleon-like camouflage. This ability to blend in will give it the advantage of surprise against its prey and have it find greater use of its rapid attack capabilities and movement.

Looking back to one of the previously stated weaknesses, we find that the heavy-set nature of the beast may make it hard to stay quiet even with the new addition. The alteration of its hands/feet with padding and retractable claws may help this. Significantly quietening down the movements of the beast in stealth, similar to the Tooka cats of Tatooine.

Tuk’ata

Pros:

Clawed paws for enhanced leaps and lunges
Whip-like tail for balance and attack
Strong spiked spine for defence and shock absorption
Designed and bred for guarding
Semi-intelligent for a beast, able to communicate

Cons:

Specialised heavily into one thing - guarding.
No impressive capabilities of stealth or ambush
Durable but not particularly tough skin

Tuk’ata being primarily used as a guarding beast in the past, I wanted to take advantage of that idea and further increase their size and strength with Alchemy.

Thermal vision capabilities or enhanced senses may aid in defence against creatures of stealth - a technique the beast would be poor in himself.

Should the Tuk’ata be able to handle higher levels of corruption due to its nature, I would also further add some additional capabilities to its arsenal and general intimidation; like additional appendages, bodily spikes, ignited belching/breathing or even whip-like tentacles to its frame.

Shyrak

Pros:

Movement/capability of flight
Harder to hit than most creatures
Enhanced sense of hearing and smell
Works well in a flock/pack

Cons:

Typically weak bodied and easy to hurt
Doesn’t work too well alone
Slow-moving

Increase the size of bones that are responsible for wing flap power and veracity. Training the Shyrak/s to fly in deep-dive manoeuvres to attack should create a more advanced assault capability in abrupt and speedily delivered bites.

A fast paced type approach means little attention to defence is needed.

Finally, I would further build upon the beast with deadly poison excretion upon either its body or spiked hands. To make the beast a deadly hit and run creature.

Zeldrate

Pros:

Built for slickness and speed
Camouflage skin-type
Clawed hands and tusk like front teeth
Cold blooded adaptability to heat (ask more about)

Cons:

Low strength/power
Fickle skin/lack of defences

Capitalising on what the beast very obviously is designed for as an ambush-styled predator is paramount. Its camouflaged skin and speedy aerodynamic body instil this idea. So, I would give the creature a more literal sense of camouflage - scales capable of adapting to the colours and general environment around it. Second, a paralytic poison excreted via pores on the body can help it make sure the first strike is likewise the last.

Lastly, tentacle-like appendages placed upon the back of the beast should give it an omni-directional option for attacking, as well as increased movement. Furthermore, a greasy type of substance that can either be belched by the creature or shot out as an excretion from one of said prior tentacle appendages will slow and lather its prey. Further boosting its ability to outmanoeuvre and capture them.

Zakkeg

Pros:

Incredibly durable, “comparable to durasteel plating”
Powerful and very heavy
Spiked/knobbed body
Indigenous to jungle planets, body type likely hard to ambush.

Cons:

Not particularly built for speed nor marathon level endurance
More efficient defence than its offence

Being likely unable to improve the Zakkegs speed much, I realised it best to instead increase its range. Improvements to the length of the arms and size will help in this endeavour, augmentation of its thus far impressively tough skin can always narrow the options of how an enemy could combat the Zakkeg.

Genetically modifying the creature's pre-existing spiked body to be capable of shooting those spikes out like darts in all directions fascinates me. Or even going as far as to manipulate the bones of the beast such that it has the ability to curl into a spiked ball and become a paragon of both offensive and defensive rolls.

Dragon Snake

Pros:

Powerful tail
Fast moving through water
Long arms for grasping/digging
Heavy with a lot of man-power
Moderately durable scales
Body capable of wrapping prey until asphyxiation or drowning

Cons:

Poor land capabilities
Not a lot of versatility/adaptability
Poor reproduction efficiency

Here, I wanted a couple additions to the Dragon Snake that I thought would capitalise on both its body type as well as hunting technique. First, either a sonic or gas based attack from its mouth will be useful as both options travel faster through water than anything else, particularly with sound based attacks. Second, a pair of wings will increase the versatility of the beast and make it more capable and of use in land based scenarios/combat albeit with risk.

Rancor

Pros:

Ridiculously powerful strength
Heavy, hard to move
Claws on long arms, razor sharp teeth
Semi-sentient
Tough skin capable of blaster deflection
Some cases of night vision like qualities

Cons:

Large target to hit
Slower in comparison to some other beasts
Larger eating requirement
Limited range in attacks/defence

A large array of spikes upon the back should stop close quarters strikes and will halt a lot of flanks with the lightsaber. On its chest, a rib-cage like crater with one singular pore/blister to trap and drain entities that the rancor can shove in there could further prove useful in sustaining not only the rancors energy but perhaps lifeforce.

This new pseudo ribcage can then close when its prey is inside, practically acting as a death sentence. Should it still be capable of more alterations, then the further addition of tentacle organs around the crater could aid in the endeavour of grabbing prey to put inside.

Consequences/effects of alchemy on specimens

The greater extent of changes and how large they are will most-definitely corrupt whichever subject you are applying them to. We have already stated how corruption can have some occasional debilitating effects on the body as well as the mind and its behaviour. Yet through seeking the wisdom of those more experienced than me I have found a variety of other effects that myself and a surprising amount of others overlook. For one, their presence in the force is twisted to be larger, darker, and generally more noticeable than perhaps it would have been otherwise. This could prove depending on the scenario either a strength or more-often than not a weakness. As force sensitive enemies and particularly Jedi I suspect will smell the corruption from a parsec away.

An additional thing I found according to the assistant alchemy is that sometimes corruption can offer the subject a resistance to some force attacks. This could prove an incredible strength in dealing with force sensitive foes, as the force is one of if not the biggest strength of these types of opponents. To nullify active attacks or manipulation makes the beast much more formidable. I am curious as to if this can be enhanced further by inserting the genes of another animal such as the Ysalamiri when performing organic chemistry. Placing its force nullification/resistance on a more combat ready animal.

One last thing that’s quite noteworthy is that most beings that have extensive levels of alchemy performed on them like this are hence unable to provide offspring - that is to say, they are infertile. Apprentice Vipion suggested this to be the case for the most part, though it is not a rule of thumb as shown by some prior alchemically enhanced beasts over the years such as the Tuk’ata. Something of interesting consideration when thinking about the creation of new species or whether alchemy has an appropriate use on species that may be close to extinction.

Conclusion

This venture into creating an essay on the basics of organic alchemy has proved incredibly fruitful in expanding my knowledge and interest of the art. Through seeking out my superiors as well as dedicated study I have found new insight into what being a pupil of this art entails or requires, corrupting effects it may have on subjects, as well as wider expansion on my general knowledge of alchemy as a whole. I am not a fool to imply I know a great deal, I still have a significant amount of time and effort to go before I can call myself a pupil. I am privileged to have found time in talking to Lord Sarias and the assistant alchemist. But I suppose as with everyone else, you have to start somewhere. Post-essay I will likely follow up this interest by looking at the works of Sorzus Syn and the Dark Jedi, but that is a matter of another time and requires more than I could write here.

A report for Sith Sarias upon a failed experiment

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 22:31:43 +0000

[Restricted] The Alchemical Projects of Khatatas Ashana

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 22:28:08 +0000

The Alchemical Projects of Khatatas Ashana

Spoiler: OOC Information

Declassified Projects:

Spoiler: Cane of the Legion

Premise:
It has been made public of the conflict within us, the legion was exposed and expanded. This created an image that must either be embraced or altered. I, as the original, have decided to accept its warm embrace, and expand upon it. Ones image however is formed in various ways. Not purely through the physical or the mental but also the ethereal. The presence someone projects is the piece of art that reveals who they are. The Cane of the Legion shall be the tool to shape the aura and signature in the force that we project...

Progress: Phase 13 - Completed
Main Components:

Components:	Progress:
Skull - Khatâtas Ronith (1x)	1/1
Ash (Full Body) - Khatâtas Ronith (3x)	3/3
Ash (Full Body) - Serpent Sworn Cultist (2x)	2/2
Bone Dust - Anyone (1kg)	1/1
Blood - Khatâtas Ronith (1l)	1/1
Blood - Selrose Morgal (10ml)	10/10
Blood - Aregra Kalkoran (10ml)	10/10
Blood - Kaidar Dijomatsa (10ml)	10/10
Blood - Norirmis (10ml)	10/10
Blood - Slaves (2l)	2/2
Heart of the Legion (1x)	1/1
Synthetic Crystals (2x)	2/2
Sith Steel Cane (Hollow) (1x)	1/1

Spoiler: Step-by-Step Process

Spoiler: Project logs

Entry 1:
''The genetic samples have been taken, duplicated and implanted into the donor cells. The new cells have been put into the artificial wombs for division and growth. The most aggressive combination of nutrients and organic catalysts have been provided by an outside factor and should see the gestation time reduced by three months time. Due to the usage of the cloned bodies disfigurement and mental degradation is not an issue. Growth will be observed and documented.''
Entry 2:
''We're two months in now. Subject 1 has been noted not to develop chromosome xq21.300019p. Observations from Subject 2 and 3 however have not revealed any defects. Observations and documentation will proceed as planned.''
Entry: 3
''Four months since the last entry. Each subject has entered the final stages of growth. The first subject will be produced without it's left arm and has lost bone density by 24%. The second subject will be produced with major defects. Its genitals, lungs and kidneys have not been properly grown. The third subject however was the least affected by the aggressive stimulants used and has been observed to have no eye sockets. Each of the subjects has been observed to be defect, an unfortunate result from the newer, experimental nutrients, organic catalysts and growth stimulants. The clones will be harvested within the month and used for their intended purpose before long.''
Entry: 4
''Clones have been harvested successfully. The defects have immediately been inscribed and cremated. The most successfull subject has been logged, samples taken and documented to see future cloning processes be performed with greater accuracy.''
Entry: 5
''Upon careful consideration I have decided to use the remaining bones of the Sith Carnage for the required infused bone dust. Much like with the Pipes of Haunting it has been made clear that the practices of the Sith Assassin formerly known as Carnage had damaged his body to such a degree that decay of the bones was already present. Quite a curious topic to study at a later date.''
Entry: 6
''Apprentice Occularis, I must thank you for the notes you so graciously left behind for me on the forging of Sith Steel. I shouldn't forget to show my appreciation to you should our paths ever cross again...''
Entry: 7
''To create a shrunken head was surprisingly more difficult than originally expected... The skull cracked open during the boiling process. I am retracing my steps as to why it failed. I have put my cloning specialists to work and create new copies of myself.''
Entry: 8
''Much time has passed since my last entry. I had discovered that I had not used the correct herbs in saturating the water used for the boiling process. After two additional attempts and much of my credits wasted I managed to shrink the head down properly. I have even already coated and fused the skull with the bone dust and ashen sith steel casing to protect it. Now all that is left is empower it by soaking it in blood spilled in anger and love...''

Spoiler: OOC Disclaimer

Spoiler: Gauntlet of Warding

Premise:
To defend yourself through the force. Whether it is the untrainable immune system of ones force defense, the instinctive natural barrier to the fully concentrated barriers that might even be capable of blocking certain physical attacks. There are, many, many more forms in which a barrier can take however even with such a variety not one of these barriers is capable of what this gauntlet will be capable of doing. To not only absorb all force and energy based attacks but also to store that power and re-use for your own. The Gauntlet of Warding will be the perfect localised defense against the force...

Progress: Phase 12, V5 - Completed
Main Components:

Components:	Progress:
Sheet of Plasteel (2x)	2/2
Leather Glove (1x)	1/1
Synthetic Crystal (2x)	2/2
Blood - Khatâtas Ronith (500ml)	500/500
Blood - Jen'kaar Vipion (20ml)	80/20
Blood - Rhiaz (20ml)	20/20

Spoiler: Step-by-Step Process

Spoiler: Project logs

Entry 1:
''The construction of the Gauntlet went perfectly. There were no disruptions during the rite and the incantation was spoken exactly as one should, yet for some reason it was only capable of absorbing an estimated thirty percent (30%) of a single (force based) attack after which the entire gauntlet shattered and turned into dust. Could this be due to inexperience in creating more specialised amulets, did I not use certain materials the way I should or perhaps is there another incantation required? The process will be repeated, hopefully the source of the problem will reveal itself.''
Entry 2:
''The second attempt, once again appeared to have gone flawlessly during the construction of the amulet. A secondary synthetic crystal has been used to further enhance the capabilities of the gauntlet in hopes of allowing it to store the energy that is absorbed. The amount of energy absorbed doesn't appear to have changed. This time however it was capable of absorbing the estimated thirty percent (30%) from two separate attacks before it shattered to dust once more. Perhaps the secondary crystal helped in this but its too early to confirm this. A third attempt will be made later to experiment and test it's capabilities further.''
Entry 3:
''Cutting the synthetic crystals in more fitting, geological shapes made no alterations to the capabilities or effects of the gauntlet. My observations have noted that once a singular attack asborbs a portion of its strength and the wielder than attempts to release this stored energy it will shatter and turn the gauntlet to dust pre-maturely. A fourth will be forged but before it will be used, i'll use this minor predicament as a chance to test the twi'lek, perhaps he might prove helpful.''
Entry 4:
''The twi'lek has proven utterly useless and hasn't even taken the liberty to return to me and tell me in person that he gave up. I had to hear it through others. Truly despicable. My interest in him is fading, this makes it far easier to just give him up to Lord Sanguinis. The predicament I was in had resolved itself by a fifth attempt. I am unsure as to the exact reason to its success but it could be either the improved skill in polishing the crystals or the superior material of durasteel used. The Gauntlet is now capable of dissolving force and energy based attacks up to 30% of its strength, saving this energy. So long as the Gauntlet now remains gaining the usual two infusions of energy a week it will remain intact without issue.''

Spoiler: OOC Disclaimer

Spoiler: Hand of Mnaiaza

Spoiler: Heart of the Legion

Premise:
There are sixteen of us now. Each of us is in possession of their own signature, their own aura, presence. We all have different experiences, thoughts and opinions. It is complete chaos and there must be order within chaos to prevent complete mental anarchy. The Heart of the Legion shall be the centralized core through which we operate...

Progress: Phase 23 - Completed
Main Components:

Components:	Progress:
Obsidian Glass (20g)	20/20
Igneous rock (20g)	20/20
Life Crystal (1x)	1/1
Amygdala (1x)	1/1
Hippocampus (1x)	1/1
Hypothalamus (1x)	1/1
Bone Dust - Khatâtas Ronith (12g)	12/12
Blood - Khatâtas Ronith (30ml)	30/30

Spoiler: Step-by-Step Process

Spoiler: Project logs

Spoiler: OOC Disclaimer

[spoiler=Mudasoki Uikûa]
Premise:
Throughout the ages many great monsters have been given birth to through the beauty that is the art of Sith Alchemy. From the Tuk'ata to the nigh-all mighty Leviathans of old. Such Alchemists however started much smaller and often with beasts they had captured, nurtured, raised and trained themselves. And so now, it is my turn to do exactly that. To evolve one of my most loyal beasts, Mudasoki into a creation of absolute art. Whereas the Dalgo is little more than a creature useful to ride in moments of free time or as food I shall turn them into a creature worthy of being my mount in combat. I shall turn Mudasoki into the first Nightmare Horse...

Progress: On Hold
Main Components: N/A

Spoiler: Step-by-Step Process

Spoiler: Project logs

Spoiler: OOC Disclaimer

[/spoiler]

Spoiler: Words of the Alien

[Normal] The Question of Immortality By An Arkanian Acolyte

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 22:27:28 +0000

***A task assigned by Neophyte Khatatas Ronith entailing Acolyte Sovernus’s view and understanding on Immortality.***

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From the dawning of civilizations, immortality has been a constant inquiry since ancient antiquities.

A notion that is defined by the indefinite continuation of a person’s existence, even after death. A state in direct parallel to a Sith’s ultimate pinnacle of existence, to span eternity in perpetuity.

In common parlance, immortality is virtually indistinguishable from afterlife, regardless of whether or not that continuation is indefinite.

From this we can infer that immortality implies a never-ending existence, regardless of whether or not a body dies.

A substantial part of the discussion touches upon the fundamental question: “Does the soul exist?”

From varying witnesses and accounts, the essences of the Force often manifest as Force Ghosts fueled by fathomless depth of dark side emotions, often establishing itself in nexuses of abyssal energy.

This hinges on the theory of a continued existence beyond the afterlife, related to the discussion of personal identity. Any account of immortality must address how the dead person could be identical to the original person that once lived.

Yet historical accounts confirm the possibility from prior existences of eminence such as Marka Ragnos, who unveiled his presence beyond his appointed time, to announce his proclamation to Naga Sadow & Ludo Kreesh. The conduit of which is the usage of the Force, to allow him to manifest in the physical realm, maintaining the same identity as he lived in life.

The semantic difficulty concerning the term ‘death’ arises for classical researchers, such as the common Arkanian. The term is often defined in its physiological state as the cessation of biological functions that allows life to function.

Herein lies the contradiction, if immortality is the continuation of life even after death, it offers no sense to state that someone has died and yet survived death.

One can infer that to be immortal is- to be precisely, not to suffer death. Thus, whoever dies, stops existing; nobody is immortal after death, precisely because death means the end of existence.

For convenience, we may establish that ‘death’ merely implies the decomposition of the body, but not necessarily the end of a person’s existence. Subsequently a person may experience cessation of their biological construct, as their body no longer exists- but may continue to exist either in incorporeal or ethereal bodies. Thus, the focus of immortality lies within the ‘soul’ not the ‘body’.

Consider an existence that achieves immortality contained within a biological construct, while biologically it endures over centuries, the vessel cannot resist wearing down mentally and physically with time. Degradation withers the vessel, ages the mind and ‘stretches’ the limit of one’s physical function.

This form is a stained immortality, a false condition that extends one’s lifespan but neglects other aspects such as sustainability. Whereas an incorporeal form requires no sustenance on a biological level. A misconception arises where one assumes immortality refers to eternal youth whereas these concepts are not mutual.

That which cannot function independently in perpetuity cannot be called eternal.

Therefore, I define immortality in terms of attaining a state of existence that retains non-corporeal or ethereal forms, prior to the cessation of our biological construct.

An inquiry is given:“What is true immortality?"

"For a single individual to transcend life and death?"
"Or is it the immortalization of one’s legacy?”

One’s legacy may refer to the eventual succession of a certain bloodline, as often is the assumption within Pureblooded Houses.

When something has a shape, it cannot help but perish. All living things internalize death the moment they are born. Something without death internalized within them, is something not subjected to the degradation of time.

Yet all life eventually breaks down.

The realization dawns upon everyone, yet they continue to struggle desperately to continue existing. When they judge it is not possible, they continue to reproduce instead. It is obsolete with no recompense, since internally as an individual, they acknowledge their eventual death. Which as aforementioned, is not immortality as it is a pseudo extension of one’s will, beyond the termination of one’s biological construct.

From the inquiry given, I personally view the former statement to be in close alignment to the truth.

To attain a form that has no dependencies, would imply an existence in perpetuity. To exist as a corporeal or ethereal form, without the degradation of time withering cells on a microscopic level. To possess no form that internalizes death. Ascension beyond life and death would allow one to dictate the terms of existence. Therefore, it provides a solution to the previously mentioned contradiction;

“If immortality is the continuation of life even after death, it offers no sense to state that someone has died and yet survived death.”

Eternity can be achieved through perpetual existence even beyond death when one incorporate death within the method of immortality. The only way to escape death is to ‘die’, to preserve one’s essence after death is what would make one truly immortal. Therefore, true immortality is beyond the continuation of life even after death, it is the entire subjugation of the concept.

As stated before, becoming an eternal being living as a singular vessel with immortality is impossible, as long years will destroy the body and wear away the flexibility of the mind. Rather than seeking immortality as a single vessel, one immortalizes one’s soul to exist as multiple vessels.

In order to preserve the purity of essence, a method is devised similar to reincarnation. To be ‘birthed’ into existence within another vessel, to ‘exist’ as that vessel, and finally to ‘die’ as the vessel. From here on is a repetition of cycles, to effectively transfer one’s essence to another.

To internalize death, yet dictate its course, not as an end but rather a transitionary period.

Perhaps that is the core of the clandestine ‘Transfer Essence’ ability, a coveted technique that is utilized by unimaginably powerful Sith Lords in the past. Purported to be in possession of Karness Muur, Darth Andeddu, Exar Kun and the former Emperor. This cycle would preserve one’s identity and purity of essence for generations in perpetuity- to span eternity.

When one states that it is no true immortality, as it is dependent on vessels- it is arbitrarily true. However conceptually, existence only exists when there is an observer. If no observer exists in the universe, there would not be anyone to confirm the universe’s existence. It would make attaining true immortality obsolete, on a conceptual level.

I conclude this by stating the aforementioned statements. Immortality is to transcend into a non-tangible, non-corporeal or ethereal form and true immortality can only be achieved when one subjugates the concepts of life and death. Since time immemorial, the pursuit of immortality is intricately woven within the Sith for millenias.

Perhaps there is certain truth in the term “Darth”, as often historians suggest it derives from the Rakata word ‘darr’ meaning ‘triumph’ and ‘tah’ meaning ‘death’. ‘’Conquest through death’’ may indeed imply immortality. Darth…The embodiment of death. To dictate the terms of death, to subjugate death itself…. Perhaps we’ve lost the true meaning, it may forever be forgotten in the sands of time.

As I bring this to a close, I realize the knowledge I have expressed in this essay brought a new appreciation or interpretation of an age-old wisdom that lingered in my mind.

“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”

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[Normal] Sith Alchemy by An Arkanian Acolyte

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 22:25:58 +0000

***A task assigned by Neophyte Aregra Kalkoran entailing Acolyte Sovernus’s view and understanding on Sith Alchemy.***

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Sith Alchemy is often defined as a discipline of mystical dark arts.

Yet to confine the vastness of its truth in mere categorization of aesthetic arts is a disservice to the nature of what it truly encompasses.

By virtue, the nature of alchemy seeks to be the epicenter of drastic transformation in a realm of existence where patterns and algorithms dictates the course of life. Constant motion of change exists in biospheres and predatory cycles of faunas and floras and has been present ever since the conception of civilisations.

More so than a pursuit of change, it incorporates the will of the user to exact and dictate that motion. To utterly subject the fabric of our reality and to defy established laws of nature. Any true scientists would relish in that endeavor.

As an Arkanian, viewing alchemy as a mutually exclusive art would limit the grand overview of its concept and potential. The capacity to reconcile its similarities and differences in terms of the classical scientific art is noteworthy, it shows there are comparisons and parallelisms in multiple faculties of science such as genetics and metallurgy. Hence it is at times referred to as a 'Dark Science'.

The presence of the Force as a catalyst to stimulate transmutations of established properties of nature is omnipresent. Verily Sith Alchemy cannot be conducted without the usage of the Dark Side of the Force as the darkside embodies variations and mutations drawn from such enigmatic source. Often Jedi’s refer to this as ‘perversion’ of the ‘natural order’, but that inherently acknowledges its potency in instilling change within an object or living organism’s seemingly static properties.

Properties have an innate malleable factor to which as practitioners of Sith Alchemy, can induce a diverse array of conduct.

Transmutation is commonly known as the product of this art, often bizarre and lethal abominations are conceived through the perversion of its anatomical structure and mutating biological strands of its genetic material to produce lethal phenotypical expressions. Sithspawns of hazardous sizes are developed in such a way. An ancient renowned example is the Leviathans, the culmination of Sorzus Syn’s mastery to produce the serpentine abominations bioengineered to devour relentlessly in futile attempt to fulfill its insatiable hunger.

Metallurgy & Crystallography encompasses the tangible objects that are imbued with properties of the Dark Side, whether to instill beneficial properties or induce and harness malevolent energies. Modifications of armours, weapons and trinkets since time immemorial remains the primary focus of the study. To functionally augment the reserves of the Force and to enhance the dark side capabilities of the users. Synthesis and extreme focus in each molecule subjected onto crystals and metals requires hours of unwavering commitment, yet the perfection of the taint rewards the users with unimaginable power.

Though the infamy of Sith Alchemy lies within the rarest arsenal of a Sith Alchemist, the synthesis of Sith Poison. Alchemical mixtures of ingredients in flawless unity with the darkside imbues the substance with potentially lethal and devastating effects. Once injected into the bloodstream, the debilitating effects compels a lengthy and arduous painful process, as it tends to linger within the system of the being in question. A unique poison can force the afflicted to be able to only call onto the Dark Side of the Force, thus it is the most effective method of submission to convert those who dwell within the light.

I conclude this with a heavy heart, knowing that this particular essay merely scratches the surface of what Sith Alchemy entails, and speaks with hush volumes of its potential within the Sith. I endeavour to expand on the subject and perhaps one day write volumes in intricate details to contribute to the Sith.

By principle, Sith Alchemy seeks to dictate the fabric of reality by subjecting our will onto it, to reshape properties established by laws of nature to fit into our ideals. To deny this clandestine discipline is to deny ourselves of what it means to be Sith.

Afterall, Siths are those who traverses in opposition to the streams of fate and dictate the motion of change against the ‘natural order’.

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[Restricted] Knowledge of Holocrons

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:54:09 +0000

Knowledge of Holocrons

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This document is restricted to all apart from Darth Horuset, Lord Kalkoran, Lord Iezkon and Sith Sarias.

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During my time within the Sith ranks, it has occurred to me how little information there was on Holocrons, their history, importance and of course, their construction. It would seem that the Sith who found the means to create them, simply refuse to share their knowledge on how to construct them. There is sense behind that. People do not want to share a powerful tool with prying eyes. Regardless, as Lorekeeper, it my duty to learn and record everything humanly possible.

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General Understanding

It is known that a Holocron is a hand-held device that is a portable limitless archive. It is a means to store all manners of information in a secure fashion to avoid getting an electrical virus, getting hacked, or losing vital knowledge. As stated before, this device is limitless. With technology, there is always a limit, but never with the Force. The Creator of a Holocron can spend their lifetime filling the Holocron with knowledge, and still have space to house much more.

What makes this device unique is the fact that the Holocron is connected to the Force. The Force is used mostly in the construction and throughout its entire existence. It is also vital to know that only Force users are able to attempt and access Holocrons. Non-Force users will have no means to open any holocron.

There are methods to ensure that not everyone can access a Holocron. The Creator can choose to either engrave Sith hieroglyphics which hold a sorceress curse, or more curses, or use the symbols to create a form of a lock. The Creator could have another method where only their bloodline may access the device, or set it up where the viewer will have to pass a trial that is set up in order to access the contents. Should the Creator not know of curses to secure their Holocron, they can create barriers themselves while pouring their information and memories into the Holocron itself. The curses is just a means of added security. With this last method, it is done through the one that is created called the Gatekeeper.

The Gatekeeper is made once the completion of the Rite of Commencement and the crystal, or capstone, is made. The Gatekeeper is known to take the form of the Creator of the Holocron due to the bond struck during the ritual between Creator and crystal.

The Gatekeeper is the one who the viewer will speak with and attempt to access the contents of the device. The Creator would use the Gatekeeper to create trials to test the viewer, and have the Gatekeeper deny any eyes that belong to an enemy. The only way to get rid of the Gatekeeper is to destroy the crystal, or capstone rather. However, in destroying the crystal, not only does the Gatekeeper disappear, so does all the information. Hence why I believe that Sith go to great lengths to protect their Gatekeeper by engraving Sith hieroglyphics and adding in trials. It is also said that destroying the crystal, it is best for the destroyer to flee if they wish to survive the attack, therefore it is recommended to not destroy nor harm any Holocron.

As for the creation behind the physical casing of the Holocron, it should come as no surprise that this is also a tasking step to complete. The outer casing of the device should be a flat, smooth surface for the Creator to place Sith hieroglyphics on the casing to provide extra protection, perhaps add a lock of some kind, or to add a few curses to ensure that the Holocron does not fall into the wrong hands. The outer as well as the inner workings of the Holocron has to be done with steady, patient hands. Should the Creator rush the process in building the casing, the curses of the hieroglyphics could turn on the Creator, or the device can explode in their hands, or drive the Creator insane. It is key to note that should any who wish to create their own Holocron, that patience is very important. This device basically forbids haste and requires time in order for it to work to the Creator’s expectations.

Metal > This is to be used to forge and bend to shape the base of the Holocron. Note: it should be a strong enough metal to sustain any form of trauma, from physical attacks to the attacks of the Force.
Glass > The glass is meant to conceal the innards of the Holocron. Note: If the Creator does not wish to use glass, they can use either metal or stone. What is important regardless, is that the surface has to be polished down smoothly to ensure that the engravings of the hieroglyphics are readable and that the protection/curse spell is not hindered in any shape or form.
Barrier > A barrier of the mind needs to be strong to contain and protect the secrets within the Holocron from all manners of corruption and enemies who attempt to steal information. Note: from my understanding, I believe that this is the most important material needed for the construction. The stronger the barrier is, the harder it is for secrets from within to be exposed. Your mind must be at its strongest to create the strongest barrier possible.
Crystal > The crystal goes inside the Holocron, and it is one that is bound to you and you alone. Similar to a synthetic crystal one would make for a lightsaber, but from my understanding, the bond needs to run deeper than that. The crystal needs to be a natural crystal to ensure that it never breaks. A natural crystal that bonds itself to the Creator ensures that the creation process is slightly easier, all the while making the Holocron all the more powerful.
Minute complex lattices > This material goes inside of the Holocron casing.
Interwoven strands of crystal >This material also goes inside of the Holocron casing. Note: this, along with the lattices are meant to be done and adjusted to extreme precision to ensure that the data inside is stored with perfection inside.

This Rite is, from my understanding, seems to be the most tasking, exhausting, difficult and most important step to take for the creation of the Holocron. It is the ritual where the Creator has to bond with the crystal that goes within the Holocron. The crystal itself should be in sync with your own spirit, in order for the Gatekeeper to appear and open an easy pathway for information to be stored.

It is important to note that the crystal, also known as the capstone, to be found first before the creation of the physical case of the Holocron. The metal and glass case can be made with some form of ease, but the crystal is the key behind this historical device. If the Creator decides to make the case first, and then work on the crystal whilst it is stored inside the case, one misstep, and the Holocron will explode, causing the Creator to start completely from the beginning. One does not know how small or large the crystal will be, and once the crystal enters the casing, it has to be made to fit the crystal perfectly, or the casing will turn to dust. So once again, the crystal has to be made firstand when there is perfect success in the crystal, then can the Creator focus on the casing of their Holocron. It has to be done with much care, patience and strong will. It is said that the creation of the Holocron can take up to months, perhaps even a year or more, and I believe it rests on this Rite.
The crystal has been bonded with the Creator, there is no manner of words to emphasize the importance of this fact. The crystal is holding a part of the Creator. It should be as if when the Holocron is activated, the viewer is speaking to the Creator directly when addressing the Gatekeeper.

Through time and some difficulty, I managed to obtain the information on the Rite of Commencement. The Creator has to replicate themselves in the presence of both the crystal and the casing as the two items will be fused together. The Rite is done through a new level of meditation. Those who have dealt with a Holocron before know that a form of meditation is needed to activate the Holocron before them. The Rite begins this way, through a meditation to activate the crystal. Once the process begins, the Creator will venture from the Dark Side of the spectrum, making it such that the fuse between the Creator and the crystal commences. Through the fusing of the two, the network will be created that connects with the Holocron from within.

This network created will take the form of a web of sorts, starting with a center point and spreading out in various directions like a virus or veins within a living creature. The center is the center of the Creator. It will stem from emotional turmoil and make the Creator face the monster that is inside of them, and the Creator has to embrace this monster. This will prove to be taxing, straining and difficult, as the Creator will be tested unlike ever before as they have to face their deepest pain, fears, terrors, hatred and anger as they tap into the full power of the Dark Side. Through this, the Creator begins to weave themselves into their crystal housed inside the casing. The crystal, being alive will choose to either accept the Creator’s efforts and change, allowing it to be a reflection of the Creator, or the crystal will deny this effort because the effort was not true enough from the Creator, and the casing will disintegrate and cause the Creator to start from the beginning.

Should the crystal accept the effort, seeing it worthy, the Rite is complete. Once completed, the Creator will enter a void and the process can begin where the Creator can shape this void to their choosing, adding in security, barriers, tests, information, memories, anything they desire. The most preferred option for the Creator is to share everything they know, as knowledge determines the importance of legacy.

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Final Thoughts

As my time as Lorekeeper, I will seek out more possible information on Holocrons and update this report. I would advise that those who wish to create a Holocron should do so after they have left the bounds of Apprenticeship. Sith leading up to Sith Lords and Darths would be the preferred class for Holocrons to be created because as an Apprentice, you are still learning to control your emotions.

Knowledge is power, but do so at your own risk. Succeed, and your legacy will continue after your death.

[Normal] The Ancient Art of Alchemy

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 13:52:13 +0000

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This is an excerpt from an ancient tome belonging to a long-dead Sith Lord, rediscovered during the Reclamation of Korriban. This information has been with the Horuset family for years now, but only with the recent move to the family stronghold has it become available in the Alchemical Archives.

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What follows below is an excerpt from the alchemical tome and journal of an unknown Sith Lord, dated to roughly 1,600 BTC. The tome was found on Korriban after reclamation, much of it was destroyed including the name of the author.

Sith Alchemy. A wonderful art form capable ot twisting life and matter with careful applications of the Dark Side.

I have earlier referred to Sithspawn creations such as War Hydra and Tuk'ata, but these creatures are certainly not natural. They were bred and manipulated to drastically and physically change a creature into a mighty creation of war. Legends and myth say the greatest of the Masters was Sorzus Syn, in fact, much of this account is based off her magnificent work.

The Dark Lord Syn came to the Sith people after alchemy had developed over the centuries, she was able to nearly perfect it through a mastery of the force and access to all the alchemical knowledge that came before her. How envious I am, simply thinking of the wealth of knowledge in those ancient libraries.

In theory, Sith alchemy is applied to both the living and the nonliving, each being a very distinct area of study with its own unique complications. I have always started my apprentices with nonliving alchemy, they seem to have a mildly easier time with it. I believe nonliving alchemy to be simpler in practice because there is no resistance from living cells, commonly named the Theory of Natural Resistance. I will delve into that further in later chapters.

Nonliving alchemy is the basis in which we merge science and magick into the creation of amulets and enchanted weapons.

For instance take, my prized Aximand Amulet; a work of art, if I do say so myself, that is fully capable of keeping me safe at any social occasion. I discovered the poisons often have a specific aura about them, and so this amulet is honed onto that aura and will vibrate whenever one is near. It has so far worked on seventeen occasions!

But of course, I now know why you are reading my work, it is, of course, living alchemy. Naturally, it is what attracts the most aspirants, but it also claims the most lives. Heed my words when I say that living alchemy should be undertaken by experienced sith, for it is likely to destroy you in any number of terrible fates. Of course, living alchemy is capable of recasting the shape of natural beings over and over again, but it will recast you as well. In a more terrible form. If you take just one thing from these accounts, let it be that living alchemy will not serve you, it will destroy you.

But let is not end on a sour note, for while alchemy is a science there is naturally an element of mysticism to--- [entry terminates after this point]

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[Restricted] Sithspawn Profile: Sithspawn Profile - "Rage of Rhelg"

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:37:27 +0000

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A note has been written by Sith Sarias

The 'Quiet Speaker's sibling, emerged from the muds of a swamp on a planet caught up in turf wars.

Sithspawn Profile - "Rage of Rhelg"

[Normal] Creations of Lord Sarias

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:41:08 +0000

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A note has been written by Sith Sarias, presumably for the reader of this document
The art of organic alchemy is one of grand complexity, even in the smallest of adjustments are you defying the very laws of life - breaking its claiming chains. Within these documents are there several examples of such, but make note not all have had the largest modifications. Some are simply enhancing natural traits, than entirely twisting their bodies.

[Normal] A Treatise on Holocrons

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:34:29 +0000

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Legacy is often made a paramount principle for the Sith species as a whole. However, this axiom is based on the opinion that only the pure-blooded red Sith make up the true Sith order. Whilst an admirable and desired state of being, it is false to assume that is the current state of affairs and so the Holocron has developed a new purpose in the Sith. One that, perhaps, is more important than the simple task of protecting history but rather is for the teaching and enlightening of the later heirs to the Sith who need the guidance of those that come before. However, before we explore the philosophy of the purpose of the Holocron, we must explore what they do in a literal sense and also how to build one.

The Holocron is, among other things, primarily an archive. Vast amounts of information that can, in some cases, dwarf the huge collections of archives that private collections fill halls with. Each Holocron is capable of almost limitless storage and is done so in a way impossible to hack or bypass via traditional electronic means. Even being a non-sensitive to the force would leave one incapable of accessing the data held within, apt considering their natural inferiority. However, just being a force-sensitive does not guarantee access to a Holocron. All have a guardian, or ‘Gatekeeper’, which acts as a guide to the information stored within as well as guarding it from those considered unworthy. However, not all holocron are still active with their Gatekeeper and so as they have fallen silent, so too is the information within lost to us.

To find those that are still active the only path that remains is to try and access them, which can be considered relatively simple. A Holocron is a device of the force and by connecting with it, and willing it's centre to open to you will summon the Gatekeeper. Although everything is easier said than done, accessing a Holocron is still relatively simple if the situation is willing. It is known that certain holocrons remain inactive due to other extenuating circumstances but those are the minority, not the majority. Once contact has been made the Gatekeeper will reveal itself. Most normally take the form of a small holographic construction of the builder at a handheld size.

The Gatekeeper is the final form of the builder and, whilst not an actual part of the creator, it is an imprint of their being and holds their personality as closely as anything possibly could. One must remember this when conversing with a gatekeeper as they can have very limited answers on certain subjects if the Holocron was not expanded there greatly. A Gatekeeper should be dealt with as if dealing with the actual person, as the answers you get will be in the same manner, with the Gatekeeper responding to your inquiries. There is no list or catalogue of what a gatekeeper has access to and very many will not be able to answer a question on what they know. Your inquisitive mind will have to go piece by piece through everything you can think of and expand from there.

This means that going through a Holocron in full almost certainly takes months of careful meditation and interaction without a break. If breaks are taken that time will expand. The myth that a Holocron ‘downloads’ information to the user is just that, a myth, the information will always need to be gone through manually and taken in as if reading a book or watching a holovid. However what a Holocron is able to do is better express a lesson or teaching, the intricacies of a state of mind and emotional being can be felt in the lessons and so do not need to be examined with inferior terms of language.

Not all holocrons can be so forthcoming of course, much of the knowledge trapped can be of extreme value and so gatekeepers sometimes have failsafe built-in. One such failsafe is a block. If the Gatekeeper senses the user to be unworthy if the information it might refuse to release it. Another is that the Gatekeeper will test the user and if they fail the test the Holocron will lock to them. These are possible to bypass however doing so comes with huge risk of entirely losing your mind. It is not to be undertaken by anybody who has not studied the techniques and art of Holocron construction extensively. Other holocrons have a Gatekeeper that waits in dormant silence as the creator willed their information to an heir that they judged worthy. With all these extra steps a short use of a Holocron can extend into the life's work of Sith who wish to only access one piece of information.

The study of using a Holocron is intrinsically linked to the study of making one and the art of doing so is a valuable one, if not incredibly secretive. What it is though is personal. Sith holocrons normally take the shape of a four-sided pyramid. The edges of which are normally an ornate metal. Each face is then made of a range of materials such as glass, metal or stone. But whatever is used they are needed to be polished down to a flat surface as sith hieroglyphics are necessary to focus the energy of the Holocron up to the pinnacle of the Holocron. This pinnacle is the capstone, made of either metal or stone it houses the Gatekeeper and is vital for a Holocron to be accessible.

The inner workings of a Holocron are markedly different. Minute complex lattices and interwoven strands of crystal are strung and adjusted with extreme precision to store the data inside. Whilst an incredibly delicate hand is needed when setting these strands, as many can fracture and disintegrate at the slightest of sudden movements, they become oddly resistant when the Holocron is complete. To this point physical construction can be incredibly finicky and rushing this process or setting it incorrectly can cause the entire Holocron to explode once the energy of the invocations is introduced.

Before the full physical construction can be begun by though one must complete the rite of commencement. This will trap the cognitive structure of the Gatekeeper within the capstone. Not doing so will result in it degrading beyond use before the Holocron can be finished correctly and will cause a builder to fail every time. It is through this Gatekeeper that not only information is accessed, but also that it is stored and without a gatekeeper, no information could be stored at all. A Holocron without a Gatekeeper at construction is simply an ornate box. Future entries to this datafile will elaborate on the exact symbology needed as well as the steps in invoking the power of the Holocron as well as the rites of commencement.

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[Normal] Toxicology

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:28:22 +0000

By apprentice Therdel

Poisons can be classified into several different groups. The most known types of such are: highly lethal, lethal, possibly lethal and non-lethal ones. Each of poison types has certain rarity and difficulty in production attached to it, grading as first classification stands, non-lethal poisons would be easiest to produce and gather ingredients for as highly lethal ones would require a lot of effort placed into creating such. Most common poisons would be: White Fiijeline, Worrt worm venom. The list of other ones could go on, causing all types of symptoms, here would be a list of poisons used by myself:

-Tirasian Burning Spores - possibly lethal

-Balmorran Curare - possibly lethal

-Kaas nettle - lethal

-Tirasian Arsen Ivy - highly lethal

-(in extreme cases)White fijeline - highly lethal

Most of the potent poisons would be obtained from venomous animals on certain planets, yet the difficulty of such is produced due to the extremely high possibility of one extracting to become injected by such during the extraction process. Poisons extracted from flora are having the possibility of being extremely potent if refined correctly and applied in a certain way, most of the poisons are extremely effective when applied to the bloodstream, but some require a different area of effectiveness. TBC.

[Normal] Report: Operation 'Secrets of the Sands'

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:26:18 +0000

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Apprentice Zotam, and any others that might be reading this, hereby an overview and report of the Operation designated 'Secrets of the Sands'.

We assembled at the shuttle grounds of the Horuset Estate once the necessary information had been conveyed. Those assembled were:

Myself, Apprentice Valeus Horuset, designated Operation Lead by Apprentice Zotam.
Sith Sarias
Sergeant Thymius 'Saviour' Rees
Acolyte Sotal neglected to partake, though the objectives were completed regardless.

Arriving at the ruined library and tomb, Sith Sarias, Sergeant Rees, and I were welcomed by Doctor Dallows and guided through the IRS excavation site until we arrived at the barricade separating the site from the area to be cleared as a part of the Operation. We were informed that multiple teams had already gone missing, which was not surprising, considering outside reinforcements were called in. It should be noted that within the first chamber of the tomb stood a blood sconce as part of the puzzle for opening the first door, which had already been performed. Inscriptions lined the floor around it in what could be argued is a ritual circle: dried blood was splattered upon it, likely originating from Apprentice Sutta'Qo in the previous Operation taking place here.

Venturing past the barricade, we heard skittering in the dark, though when I ignited a fire to provide a light we saw nothing. Moving further, Sith Sarias and I went to look at a sarcophagus, engraved with, in High Sith, "Do not disturb he who keeps knowledge free."

This might be a reference to the original owner of the tomb/library, or to the guardian construct that we encountered further into the tomb.

Hearing blaster fire, Sith Sarias and I realized that Sergeant Rees was not with us: hurrying down a secondary corridor, we came upon the sight of her fending off multiple of the chitinous beasts that had appeared in the library before. The sergeant killed four and our arrival sent the others fleeing, which we pursued into a final chamber.

Here stood in the centre a massive, pyramidal monolith with a crystal embedded in it, and engraved thereunder, again in High Sith: "Sparks of Dark Genius will light the way." On the opposite side of the entrance, a Sorcerous Ward blocked the way, powered by a power source further into the tomb. It has not been disturbed, as per the directive of the Operation.

Sith Sarias solved the closed door by sending a burst of Force Lightning at the crystal, which began glowing, feeding the power source further within the tomb.

I moved through the opened door while Sith Sarias and Sergeant Rees went to inspect the Ward: within, I spotted a physical construct, an undead corpse likely as old as the tomb itself. Clad in a dark robe, it spotted me but only engaged (with a runic greatsword) once Sith Sarias arrived.

We bested it in a duel, and the tomb is, as far as I am aware, clear.

Signed,

Apprentice Valeus Horuset,

Assistant-Lorekeeper

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