Tython: Scars of the Dark Side

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"The mysterious Deep Core world of Tython is the birthplace of the Jedi Order. Millennia ago, Tythonian warriors and scholars developed a unique mystic and martial philosophy while studying the Force. Today, their Jedi descendants excavate ancient Tythonian ruins and relearn what was lost. After the recent destruction of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, the Jedi made their new home on Tython. The mountainous planet remains mostly unexplored, and the violent natives pose a constant threat. The order remains committed to rebuilding here, however, and is now training a new generation of Padawans."
―In-game Codex

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The Gnarls

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“The Gnarls” is a name given to the wilds near the outpost and landing pads beneath the Masters’ Retreat. It was nicknamed for the thick undergrowth that originally covered the region, which took several months to clear. The original explorers of Tython discovered and restored ruined stone paths and bridges leading through the Gnarls, suggesting these wilds were once used by the ancient Jedi. Although still a proving ground for Jedi Padawans, in recent years the Gnarls has become increasingly dangerous. Wild animals have begun migrating closer to the Gnarls outpost, and there have been sightings of Tython’s native Flesh Raiders in neighboring sectors. The Jedi Council is in discussions about moving the training grounds to a safer region, but many Masters feel that risk is necessary at a certain level of tutelage; the galaxy is dangerous, and Jedi can’t be shielded forever if they’re to be prepared.
―In-game Codex

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"Welcome to Tython, Padawan; everybody at the temple is looking forward to meeting you. Your former Masters praised your combat skills, they say you are becoming an expert duelist."

"It's easy to excel when you are trained by the best."

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"Flesh Riders are a species of hostile natives; they are smart enough to use tools and violent beyond reason. Another padawan found a cave tunnel the flesh raiders are using to enter this valley, I need you at that tunnel making sure they don't get more reinforcements through it."

"Just point the way, I'll handle the rest."

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"Stop struggling, Padawan; your life was finished the moment you stepped into this cave. The Order must evolve, and you, you are weak."

"Whoever you are, step away from that padawan and lay down your weapons; I don't want to hurt you."

Master Orgus Din

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A grizzled Jedi Master who’s fought more battles with the Sith than any other living member of the order, Master Orgus Din was an eyewitness to the Sacking of Coruscant. The destruction of the Jedi Temple, along with the loss of his Padawan Bengel Morr, hardened him. Now considered a maverick among his peers, Orgus prefers to leave meditation, debate and diplomacy to the Jedi Council while he goes out and gets things done. Despite his sometimes abrasive nature, there are many among the order who respect Orgus as a man of action. Yet even though he would be the first to proclaim that the Jedi need more individuals like himself, Orgus is still haunted by what he’s seen and has refused to take on a new Padawan for many years.
―In-game Codex

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"You held off all these attackers by yourself, with only a practice saber... impressive."

"I only followed my instincts."

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"The force is strong in him. Stronger than I have seen in decades."

Kalikori Village

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Named after an old Twi’lek word for “beginning,” Kalikori village is a settlement in the Tythonian hills, founded by a group of Twi’lek Pilgrims fleeing persecution. The Pilgrims asked the Republic for permission to settle on Tython but were refused; defying the ruling, the Pilgrims founded a small camp that gradually grew into Kalikori village. The village Matriarch’s home is built on the site of the original landing. Kalikori is technically an illegal settlement, without protection under Republic law. As the village grew, boasting fertile fields and its own irrigation system, the Twi’lek Pilgrims realized they were expanding into Flesh Raider territory and have been fighting off the creatures ever since without outside help. Despite the anger of the villagers at the Jedi who have “abandoned” them, many Padawans travel to Kalikori village to seek the Matriarch’s blessing or to learn about the Pilgrims’ teachings.
―In-game Codex

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"Don't lecture me, Jedi! My wife is dead, my people, slaughtered! Where were you then? The Flesh Raiders won't stop until we are all dead, what are you going to do about it?"

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"People wonder why Jedi are forbidden from marrying or having families; they don't see how attachments always lead to suffering. Passionate emotions can destroy a person, and a Jedi destroyed by passion becomes something terrible."

The Ruins of Kaleth

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Crumbling walls and rubble are all that remain of the fortified city of Kaleth. Carvings at Kaleth suggest the site has been inhabited and abandoned more than once over the millennia--but always by Force users. This has give rise to dozens of theories about Kaleth from scholars at the Jedi Temple, not to mention interest from archaeologists seeking artifacts of the ancient Jedi. Unfortunately, exploration of Kaleth is hampered by ancient hostile droids that still roam the ruins. The presence of these droids, the discovery of surviving computers and reports of strange lights at night prove Kaleth still has sections with functioning power despite being abandoned for centuries. Because of this, some members of the first expedition to Tython recommended restoring Kaleth and making it the new settlement of the Jedi Order. The Jedi Council decided against this, however, preferring to study Kaleth and its history from a distance.
―In-game Codex

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"Master Orgus sent us; we came as quickly as we could."

"One of the Flesh Riders called me Jedi; he could use the Force."

Tythos Ridge

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"The primitive Flesh Raiders have turned the once-lush mountains of Tythos Ridge into a horrific camp from which to launch their raids on the other denizens of Tython. The ground is black and barren; the trees and foliage burned away. The air is thick with the stench of death, and piles of bones desecrate ancient Tythonian pillars, mute testament to the countless victims of the Flesh Raiders’ appetites. Tythos Ridge was never fully studied during the early stages of Tython’s Jedi reoccupation; Master Bestros proposed its use as a meditation retreat, but since then, the increasing number of Flesh Raiders has made exploration impossible. It is unclear whether a small Flesh Raider village was the seed for this now-vast settlement, or whether the Flesh Raiders migrated to the ridge en masse–but either way, for Jedi Masters seeking to understand the creatures, further reconnaissance of the Ridge is an absolute necessity."
―In-game Codex

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"The hooded figure in that recording is named Bengel Morr. He was my padawan, but he never completed his training. He was in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant when the Sith destroyed it. Bengel was strong in the Force, and the most gentle being I've ever known. I don't know how, or when, he changed so much."

Twi'lek Pilgrims

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Tython is home to a small settlement of Twi’lek Pilgrims united by their belief in a humble lifestyle and the authority of their Matriarchs. Although their numbers are few, the Pilgrim movement goes back almost two decades–and until their recent arrival on Tython, they had never possessed a permanent home, nor escaped persecution. The founding Pilgrim Matriarch gained her followers while serving at a refugee settlement catering to escapees from Ryloth–the enslaved Twi’lek homeworld. The refugees listened to the Matriarch’s stories about a set of ancient texts she had discovered on an alien world, which urged simplicity, devotion to family and faith in a spiritual mother. But while some Twi’leks gladly joined the Matriarch, others saw her as a cult leader taking advantage of the desperate. The Pilgrims left the settlement and traveled to one Twi’lek settlement after another, gaining in numbers but always driven off. Fleeing into hyperspace after years of wandering, the Pilgrims, at last, arrived on Tython. The Jedi, only recently arrived themselves, were astonished that the Pilgrims could stumble upon the secret Jedi homeworld so easily; the Matriarch saw the Pilgrims’ discovery of an inhabitable planet as destiny. Since then, the Pilgrims have done everything possible to make a permanent home of Tython, building their community and creating new traditions. Whether the movement will survive in the face of the Flesh Raider danger is an open question.
―In-game Codex

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"What you did was not only brave, it was heroic; why would you face death again and again for people you barely know?"

"I can't stand by and do nothing while others suffer."

Flesh Raiders

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Fierce creatures with an unrelenting hunger, Flesh Raiders are believed to be Tython’s only sentient natives. They are at least partially intelligent, capable of building shelters and assembling basic weapons from scavenged technology, but attempts to communicate have all ended violently. Known for devouring their prisoners and any animals they come across, the Flesh Raiders were formerly content to live in their primitive, bone-strewn camps in the hills. More recently, the expansion of the Jedi and the defenseless Twi'lek Pilgrims seem to have drawn the Flesh Raiders into the valleys. No one knows where the Flesh Raiders came from. Some speculate they were once a civilized people, driven to cannibalism and madness over years of isolation. Others fear they are the result of dark side experiments. Whatever their origins, the Flesh Raiders have only grown more powerful and numerous over the years, and they are quickly becoming a blight on Tython.
―In-game Codex

[adestinyforeseen]

"Hm. You must be the Padawan who slaughters my people. Your misguided attacks change nothing, your time is over. You should have surrendered to the inevitable. Every so-called Jedi on Tython is going to die. That's a promise, your entire Order is weak, you have done nothing to stop the Sith Empire's advances, and now, now it's too late."

"Don't give in to hatred, Bengel. Let us help you."

T7-01

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A quirky and surprisingly stubborn astromech droid with a lively personality and strong independent streak, T7-01 serves the Jedi by bravely facing danger on a daily basis. Skilled in high-resolution sensor scans, mechanical repair and starship piloting (along with numerous undocumented talents), the droid’s hard work is responsible for saving dozens, if not hundreds, of lives on Tython alone. Little is known about T7 before the droid came into the service of the Jedi. Certain features of its construction hint at it being a custom model built some time ago, but there are no official records to substantiate the theory. Despite the uncertainty of its origins, the droid’s enthusiasm and willingness to put itself in harm’s way leave little doubt as to its loyalty.
―In-game Codex

The Forge

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Since the rebuilding of the Temple, the very best of the young Jedi have braved the paths through the mountains, hoping to make their first lightsabers at the monument known as the Forge–the ancient Tythonians’ site for creating or mending weapons. When the Jedi returned to Tython, they had only scraps of information on the Forge’s location; it took ten months before a small team finally discovered it, overgrown by vines and half-buried by a landslide. Despite the Forge’s power, many Jedi have sensed a strange darkness or corruption in the region surrounding the Forge. The local beasts are unusually vicious, and the weather often changes without warning. These phenomena mean only the most skilled and combat-ready Padawans are encouraged to seek out the Forge.
―In-game Codex

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You weren't on Coruscant. You never watched our greatest cut down, or the temple burning, thanks to sick, spineless cowards that have taken the place of true Jedi. Traitors who let the Empire slaughter millions. I escaped the destruction just to see my own Master surrender to the Sith; they exterminated us, and the Jedi gave up. The Jedi Order must be reborn, from ashes!

"You are sick, Bengel. You need help."

The Jedi Temple

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Since the destruction of the original temple during the Sacking of Coruscant, the Jedi Temple on Tython has become the spiritual home and sanctuary of the Jedi Order. Housing meditation rooms, lecture theaters and the Jedi Archives, the temple’s architecture was deliberately changed from the original on Coruscant, in line with the Jedi philosophy of non-attachment. The new design is intended to echo the style of Alderaan’s famous castles and to evoke the Jedi virtues of humility, serenity, and patience. Construction began a year after the Jedi made a permanent settlement on Tython and took three years to complete using local Tythonian stone and timber. The temple’s site, built upon the ruins of a much older temple, was chosen by the Jedi Council after a week of fasting and meditation. While the temple’s formidable technological defenses are concealed and integrated into the architecture, it’s the presence of the Council and the Jedi who train there who truly ensure its safety from invaders.
―In-game Codex

The Jedi High Council

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Those who walk the path of the Jedi are guided and overseen by the Jedi High Council. Sworn to protect and defend the Republic, the Council has existed in one form or another for millennia, comprised of the wisest Jedi Masters of every era. After the destruction of the Jedi Temple and the signing of the Treaty of Coruscant, the modern council removed itself from the politics of the galactic capital and settled on Tython, the ancestral home of the Jedi. Led by Master Satele Shan, the Council now struggles to uphold its peaceful ideals in the face of the Sith threat. This paradox is reflected in the personalities and beliefs of various members of the Council–some, such as the scholarly Master Syo Bakarn, hope the Sith can be redeemed and turned to the light side; others, such as the militaristic Master Jaric Kaedan, believe peace can only be achieved when all those who serve the dark side are destroyed.
―In-game Codex

Grand Master Satele Shan

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Grand Master of the Jedi Order and leader of the Jedi Council, Satele Shan was born on the Core World of Brentaal Four and is descended from legendary Jedi Bastila Shan. Both a gifted warrior and wise teacher, Satele was personally responsible for rediscovering Tython and its hyperspace route. Ever since, she has devoted herself to the Jedi resettlement of Tython and the revitalization of the order. Satele has played a key role in recent galactic history in other ways, as well. She fought on the front lines of several major battles–including the battles of Alderaan and Rhen Var–and was present as a Padawan during the Imperial retaking of Korriban, the first modern contact between the Sith Empire and the Republic. She is greatly respected by certain members of the Republic military, and her advice is often sought by the Supreme Chancellor. In person, Satele’s strength in the Force is matched with a keen intelligence and a subtle sense of humor.
―In-game Codex

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"This temple could have been devastated; the entire Order is in your debt, Padawan. You saved us, and you captured a fallen member of the Order. I see no reason why you should remain a padawan. Your bravery, heroism, and sacrifice show great depth of character. You represent our best hopes for the future."