Star Wars: Dawn of a New Age

[Lord Archos]

Stav Kesh - Temple of Martial Arts
175 HP

Ka'all smiled while blocking the flurry of quick attacks. "Don't you remember my lessons, Elyria?" he said through grunts of effort. With an expertly timed backflip, he created some distance between them. "Keep it simple, my dear." With that, he released a force push directed at her middle.  

[Raven Rahl]

Coruscant - Throne Room in the Sith Temple

It hadn't taken nearly as long as Aiden had thought to destroy all traces of the Jedi Order from what was to be his seat of power in the Empire, he had seen to that. Workers were altogether pleased for the extra work and pay and at the same time utterly terrified that Lord Rahl would find their efforts lacking and have them unceremoniously put to death.

Now, at last, Aiden stood before the massive double doors of his new throne room. As the doors slid to either side, the Emperor smiled at his dream made reality. A double row of immense red stone columns with gold tops and bases lined the main walkway that was covered in a lush red carpet trimmed with gold. Everywhere else was the most gorgeous white marble that could be found in the galaxy. Red veins spidered the marble making it looks as if the walls were bleeding. It had taken quite some time and many lives to procure such rare stone, but the effect was well worth it. Wide windows that stood from floor to ceiling lined the walls behind the columns.

As the Dark Lord walked the soft carpets towards his throne, he could see the raised platform with steps coming up three sides. To either side of the platform stood two towering statues. One of Lord Darth Validus, Aiden's teacher and previous Dark Lord, who had done so much for the Sith Empire before his sudden demise after he ceased being useful, and the other of Lady Venia, the Dark Lady who brought the Sith Order back from near extinction so many decades ago. Lord Rahl smiled at the remarkable craftsmanship of the statues. The detail of the muscles, veins, and flesh seemingly came alive as if at any moment the statues would step forward and bow before him. The seat of power itself was without peer with it's red velvet cushioning and gold trimming.

At last reaching the top of the steps, the Emperor turned and slowly lowered himself onto the throne. His throne. From here, he would cleanse the Empire and they would finally have perfect peace.  

[Nia Phoenix]

Stav Kesh - Temple of Martial Arts
90 HP

Not expecting him to recover so quickly from her Force Flash Elyria was caught off guard when he made the direct hit at her midsection. Knocking the wind out of her momentarily as she hit the back wall she called on the Force to enable her to roll to the side avoiding perhaps another hit from her Master. Regaining her footing (she smiled wryly - she was enjoying this) Flipping forward at lightening speed she closed the distance between them. As she landed in a crouching position, she swung her leg around behind his knees and spinning returned her own force push towards his middle  

[Lord Esuritio]

Coruscant - Sith Temple Throne Room

Esuritio marvelled at the sight of the huge double doors as he stepped off the elevator.
::Lord Rahl is a true visionary. But this is only the entrance::
With his widened red eyes, Saryn waved his hand and with a slight hiss, the doors slid open.
His jaw dropped. The columns of stone and gold lined his path towards that immense throne... Towards his Master.
The one thing that addled his mind, was the intensly realistic statues that adorned either side of the room.
::Truly breathtaking. But who were they? Surely not...::
He detached himself from the frivolous awe he felt and steadily paced down the lush red carpet towards the base of the throne, where his Master was watching him admire his work of art.

Slowly, Lord Esuritio knelt and with a hidden smile, he spoke
"My Lord, my mission was successful. High Lord Ren and her rampant failure is no more. I ensured she suffered for her failing."

No matter what the situation, Saryn always felt tense around Lord Rahl. No matter how much trust they share, Rahl can act violently if displeased. Saryn had the scars to prove that.  

[Raven Rahl]

Throne Room

The Emperor watched the approach of his faithful servant. He didn't need the confident swagger he so proudly displayed as he walked the lush carpet and kneeled at the base of the platform. "I'm aware of your success Esuritio, the mere fact that you are alive to bow before me is proof enough."

The Emperor's booming voice continued, "Due to your loyal service and recent....vacancy, I hereby grant you command of the Imperial Knights and the rank of High Lord." Seeing the smile creep across the newly promoted High Lord, Rahl held his hand up, "Make sure you first bring your Knights into line though, or you will find my forgiveness as lacking as Ren did."  

[Lord Archos]

Stav Kesh - Temple of Martial Arts
150 HP

Ka'all quickly backflipped over the sweep directed at his legs, but unfortunately the push caught him as he righted himself. Sliding across the warm stone floors, he lept up just in time to launch a weak blast of force lightning, just enough to stagger her, not enough to injure.  

[Nia Phoenix]

Stav Kesh Temple of Martial Arts
80 HP

Elyria was frozen as the shock coursed thru her (this was getting serious) she spasmed briefly and then took control of her senses, visibly shaken, she closed the distance between them and once again swung her practice saber - shoulders, legs, waist, legs and still slightly numb - responded in kind with a weak blast of force lighting direct at his waist  

[Lord Archos]

Stav Kesh - Temple of Martial Arts
150 HP

Bending backwards at the waist, her saber missed....barely. With a spin, Ka'all used his own practice saber to deflect her lightning attack into the wall only to bring the blade around towards her shoulder.  

[Lord Esuritio]

Coruscant - Throne Room

Esuritio was filled with a new found confidence when Lord Rahl granted him command of the Imperial Knights.

"Thank you, My Lord. I will not fail you as Ren did." He said firmly.

::When have I ever?:: He thought to himself. Saryn has devoted his life to serving the Dark Lord. He never flinched when he sent him on missions of near death.

"I will ensure the Knights' sloppiness disappears, or they will suffer the same fate Ren did." He assured Lord Rahl.

Not wishing to consume any more of Rahl's time, he rose, turned swiftly on one heel and began to exit the majestic Throne Room.  

[Nia Phoenix]

Stav Kesh - Temple of Martial Arts
70 HP

Ducking, but not quickly enough, Elyria could smell her ghi burning mixed with the acrid scent of burning flesh, she quickly tore the sleeve off her garment saving herself from a more serious burn and barely missing the brunt force of his strike. Wincing as she backflipped over him to get him from behind she swung her lightsaber at his torso while simultaneoulsy releasing a mild force lighting hoping one or the other would hit their mark  

[Lord Archos]

Stav Kesh - Temple of Martial Arts
125 HP

The bolt of lightning traveled down the shaft of the practice saber to contact the flesh of his chest. Ka'all could feel a burning tingle as his muscles went rigid for a moment. Staggering back a few steps, he physically shook his head to try to right his senses.

Using a force augmented speed, he suddenly shot straight at her, his fist leading the way, aimed at her soft middle.  

[Nia Phoenix]

Stav Kesh - Temple of Martial Arts
70 HP

Their practice had taken on a life of it's own. No longer just sparring between Master & student but a battle of wits. A ballet of blades and bodies augmented by great bursts of light. The student so determined to best her Master proudly demonstrating her prowess at his teachings; The Master, testing, teaching but still not wanting to let his pupil gain the upper hand. . .

Matching his speed with her own as she turned to her right, Elyria deftly dodged his attack, and using his body as a springboard she handstanded to his left side while sending out yet another blast of force lightening  

[Lord Archos]

Stav Kesh - Temple of Martial Arts
100 HP

As the lightning coursed through his body, his muscles were already becoming sore from the continuous rigidity. Bouncing on the balls of his feet, he circled Elyria, moving his arms and neck to loosen them back up.

Suddenly he planted his feet, sliding his right foot forward, a bolt of lightning skidding across the durasteel panels in the stone floor towards her. Fully expecting her to leap out of the way, he also thrust ball lightning in the area where she would be.  

[The Lone Wolf Jedi]

Kaleth- Temple of Knowledge

Lowrak was meditating when something interrupted his meditation process, he felt something going on at the Temple of Martial Arts, as if two were fighting, the Ithorian got up, gathered his belongings and made his way to Stav Kesh.

As he got closer, he could feel exactly who the two were, it was Ka'All and Elyria and they were obviously training so he was in no rush unless one was badly injured and needed medical attention.  

[Nia Phoenix]

Stav Kesh - Temple of Martial Arts
70 HP

Seeing the dual attack fast approaching, Elyria saw as her only recourse not a leap, but rather a sidestep into a somersault towards her opponent. Barely missing the burgeoning tiles as they made their way forward, she successfully avoided the ball lightning. coming out of her somersault she got to her feet and launched a roundhouse kick directly at her Master, spun around and brought her leg around his back side while swinging her elbow towards his face