Dawn of The Republic: Lords of the Sith.

Tsunami said:

Sound cool, I've seen a lot of these tech savvy and scientific smart Sith types popping up so should be good to have that dynamic! I hope that your character knows Pyrokinesis if your name is Pyro though :p

Look forwards to seeing what you come up with.

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oh I intend to , on that note, how many force powers can a sith acolyte usually have? I can't seem to find the information anywhere.
But yeah, force crush and pyrokinesis are two I intend to give my character.

Pyro said:

oh I intend to , on that note, how many force powers can a sith acolyte usually have? I can't seem to find the information anywhere.
But yeah, force crush and pyrokinesis are two I intend to give my character.

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Well there is nothing set in stone, there will be an announcement on it I belive soonish. Force crush would fall under the same bracket as grip and pull its more the force in which your character is able to grip (or so i belive).

Just be sensible I guess.

Pyro said:

oh I intend to , on that note, how many force powers can a sith acolyte usually have? I can't seem to find the information anywhere.
But yeah, force crush and pyrokinesis are two I intend to give my character.

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A point that should probably be made; in this timeline it is optional whether you start as an Acolyte or a full blown Sith. Just thought I should tell you since you're new and you may not know.

Is there a difference between Sith and someone who uses the dark side? As Vihu is kind of like that Darth Maul-looking guy Asaj Ventris trained. Kind of barbaric (but of course, with some sense) with his lightsaber and his force powers.

The Sith are the primary sect of Dark Side Force users in the galaxy, but there are also many kinds of Dark Jedi. I don't know if there are any indie Dark Jedi factions planned for this timeline yet, though.

The Sith are a faction, are they not? Because Vihu is not interested in ioining a faction but still uses the dark side.

Gabeness said:

The Sith are a faction, are they not? Because Vihu is not interested in ioining a faction but still uses the dark side.

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Yes they are a faction. Bare in mind though that with no formal training from either the Jedi/Sith/The Fulcrum force its going to be highly unlikely you'd be able to manifest the force to its complete potential. So if you wanted to make an indie dark side force user, i would put down that you at least had some basic training with one of the two main factions at least.

Also note that as an Indie dark side force user, without a faction you will be unable to take part in a lot of the main plot and have to come up with your own roleplays with people off your own back. If you don't mind doing that then go for it, there will be tons of people who will be up for doing creative stories along the way.

@Gabeness
Yes, the Sith are the most prominent and organized Dark Side faction. If you're character is an indie but still uses the Dark Side, then it's safe to say he would just be a Dark Jedi.

I'll be playing a Sith character in the next TL. I've been working on her bio for a while and I think it's finally shaping up in a way I like. I usually go for Jedi characters, but have had this idea brewing for a while. Check out her bio so far, let me know what you think!

I think i like the picture... especially the way the beds fit in the scenery of the creepy looking room! :p

'sassins -

Again, this is directly from my off-site project. So you absolutely don't need to use it if you don't want to. Just sharing it for fun and ideas:

Sith Assassins, Espionage Class, Middle Class or the House of Shadows are the second class of Sith and handle stealth and intelligence operations, aswell as executions and law and order. They work alongside Imperial intelligence and the Ubiqtorate, who in turn, fund their operations, as Sith Assassins, even Darths, have no income, or at least they aren't meant to in theory. Discipline, simplicity, subtlety, discretion and obscurity are the tenants of the Assassin's lifestyle. They must swear oaths of modesty, chastity and austerity and devote their every living moment to their class and arts. Material wealth or sexual or romantic desire are regarded as weaknesses that enemies can exploit, so an Assassin must be free of anything "tainted". The Shadowhouse has frequently suffered periods of poverty due to their austerity measures and their own ludicrous code is never always abided by, with members frequently breaking the rules to pursue their personal lives.

Like their Sorcerer-class counterparts, Assassins do not live in academies, but instead utilize "Shadowhouses" which are serve as residences to their members. Living conditions in these places are often dire, with decaying interiors and little privacy, so many Assassins chose to take civilian jobs in order to live independently, despite such an act being severely looked down upon. These businesses are owned and run by a Sorcerer or Arcanist who shares part of the income with Imperial Intelligence. However the skills of the Assassins directly serve the Sith and Empire, rather than the Imperial populace. Sith Assassins also handle arrests alongside torture and punishment within Sith society. Importantly, Assassins do not overtly influence Imperial or Galactic affairs, they exist in the shadows, and only subtly influence their surroundings.

The Sith Assassins were heavily inspired by Japanese ninjas, and don't look too different. All Assassins wear simplistic, calf-level fully-black robes with a coloured obi to their show skillset or rank. While Sorcerers typically wear rich, bold colours and extravagant headdresses, Assassins keep their appearance ominous and subtle. Unlike the decadent Sorcerers or gritty Warriors, Assassins never use slang or expletives in their speech. They maintain a delicate, weightless, extremely poised demeanour, and commonly do not speak unless spoken too. Because their lifestyle is so strict and introverted, many Assassins become legitimately shy or depressed. They are lightsaber masters, but employ a very different combat style to that of the Warrior. They wield double-bladed lightsabers and utilize acrobatics, martial arts and extreme speed, with some Assassins being among the fastest combatants in the galaxy.

The most profound tenant of the Assassin's code is his discipline and control. Whereas Sith Warriors overtly display their rage and hatred, Sith Assassins control their emotions with almost inhuman skill. As masters of disguise and espionage, a Sith Assassin's mind and expression must be almost totally blank, so enemies can not detect his intentions. Foul tempers or exaggerated personalities are regarded as huge weaknesses, and are typically met with strict disciplining. Punishment in the shadowhouse is cruel and unusual, and ranges from isolation, to restraint, to starving of members. As a part of their strict lifestyle, Assassins maintain rigorously healthy diets and are forbidden to smoke or use spice. Their lives were brutally rigid and tragically impersonal.

A famous expression is "the one thing that brings Sorcerers and Warriors together is their hatred of Assassins". Unlike their more extreme counterparts, Sith Assassins typically remain neutral in the class turf-war and serve whichever kind of superior Sith gives them work. Meanwhile, the Sorcerer and Warrior who would usually detest each other, laugh together as they mock the Assassin Class for their conservative and prudish ways.

Assassins also put "shadow-" in front of everything and have to do stuff like ask their masters' permission to use the bathroom... much to the hilarity of the Sorcerers and Warriors. They are the most serious sect of Sith, who get taken less seriously than anyone else in the Order as a result.

"Oh dear me, the High Assassin is bored. The most boring person in the f^cking Empire is finally getting a taste of his own medicine."

- Darth Sadeon, High Arcanist

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"Sadeon. We've sought assistance from some master Force users to teach you how to behave yourself."

"Who? The bloody Jedi?"

"No. The Shadowankers. Enjoy."

"NOOOO. OH F^CK NOOO."

@Tsunami @Eagei @Kath

@Marf
That's awesome. I like the idea of the code etc. One question though what is an Arcanist?

Sooo... I have been racking my brains for a few days now. Actually its been more like a week. Trying to work out just what I'm going to do for a third character. I tried making another generic Sith, but inevitably ended up with a differently worded version of my current character. I decided i had to try to make a physically weaker character or it was just going to be a constant struggle for me. Without further ado here is my character!

Voice Clip | Theme Song

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Count Valan​

"Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armour, and it can never be used to hurt you."
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Name // Morgus Valan

Title // Count (By Birthright)

Faction // Lords of The Sith

Rank // TBD

Class // Inquisitor

Homeworld // Naboo

Force Sensitive // Yes (Trained)

Species // Human

Gender // Male

Age // 32

Height // 4 Ft. 5"

Weight // 95 lbs.

Personality​

Morgus Valan is maybe the least intimidating Sith of all time. As a dwarf he is certainly not much to look and is often ridiculed for his size. Brought up to be well mannered, respectful and polite he has yet more qualities that distinguish him from the typical archetype of a Sith. While others of the order admire strength of the physical variety Morgus sadly can’t rely on his strength or speed and has worked on the development of strengths beyond what they eyes can see in order to compete with his peers.​

An outcast from many in the order Morgus tends to keep himself to himself, devoting a large portion of his time to the research of the force and the pursuit of rare holocrons. While he has been subject to taunting in the past it has little effect on him emotionally. Morgus is well aware of where his true prowess lays and feels little need to prove himself in that sense. He is someone who is rarely stressed and tends to be good under pressure. This is likely down to his intelligence allowing him to keep one step ahead. Morgus relishes his current place within the order as his appearance allows him to operate unnoticed and with little interference. Unlike some of the more zealous Sith in the order Morgus has no real loyalty to the order but does look to increase his station through smart and somewhat manipulative power plays.

Psychologically Morgus remains fairly stable psychologically but does suffer from short man syndrome. While he does not draw attention to himself like some sufferers of SMS he does exhibit some signs of anger issues, tends to shout or talk loudly in groups as to be heard and often seeks to prove his worth to those he considers himself close to. He is also quite the risk taker and is more than happy to take on physical tasks others think he can’t complete and it is his strength of mind and pure will to succeed that is a driving force behind this. Morgus is quite the socializer and has an oddly appealing charm about him. His cheeky wit and often comical actions tend to make people feel a sense of security around him. This is something he uses to his advantage from time to time, developing a good rapport with someone before manipulating their actions to suit his own agenda. This often gives him total deniability and while he is a friendly character he is more than happy to throw those friends under a bus to gain leverage or save his own skin.

Morgus is neither for nor against killing. He realises that it is something that from time to time is required and he is more than happy to do so yet he finds that he can spare an enemy, turn them to his cause and use them as a mole. He will then acquire information and terminate them when he no longer has use of their Intel. Morgus has a talent for the art of mental manipulation and can delve into even the most closed off of minds for secrets, fully aware the lasting damage he can cause on a person he is more than willing to do what in necessary to gain the information he needs. This is especially true when dealing with strong practitioners of the force who he will often use to increase his own power firstly by taking their knowledge and then draining them of their power.

Overall Morgus is only out for himself and while he has characteristics that are maybe less than Sith like, they really serve as a veil to manipulate others, further his slow but steady agenda and inevitably gain power. All while staying off the radar of those who might want to take that which he has worked for.

This is the first draft of his personality, but hopefully gives an idea of the direction I'm trying and I'd love some advice on just making a dwarf character in general!

I love it!

Tsunami said:

@Marf
That's awesome. I like the idea of the code etc. One question though what is an Arcanist?

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An Arcanist is a Master-ranked (or above) Sith Sorcerer here on SWRP. In my fanon it refers to a Darth-ranked Sorcerer. Juggernaut is a Darth-ranked Warrior, Executioner is a Darth-ranked Assassin.

@Dakota

Can you take away "Tychus Vox" from the confirmed roster and put down my two Sith from my sig please? Arden and Morgus

Thanks!

Ok I've updated Vaulthuz for the new timeline, can he be added to the confirmed roster?
Also if you want to check it out I've posted it in the workshop now.

Tsunami said:

Yes they are a faction. Bare in mind though that with no formal training from either the Jedi/Sith/The Fulcrum force its going to be highly unlikely you'd be able to manifest the force to its complete potential. So if you wanted to make an indie dark side force user, i would put down that you at least had some basic training with one of the two main factions at least.

Also note that as an Indie dark side force user, without a faction you will be unable to take part in a lot of the main plot and have to come up with your own roleplays with people off your own back. If you don't mind doing that then go for it, there will be tons of people who will be up for doing creative stories along the way.

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This is wrong. The entire purpose behind the new Force useage and automatic Knight rank and no more training requirement is that the use of the Force no longer requires FL sanction, so unless Admins say otherwise, you can do whatever you want. Now, as with any other indie character, getting into actual roleplays will be a lot more difficult, but to say that in order to use the Force you had to be trained with a faction goes against the announcements that have already been posted.

Saul said:

This is wrong. The entire purpose behind the new Force useage and automatic Knight rank and no more training requirement is that the use of the Force no longer requires FL sanction, so unless Admins say otherwise, you can do whatever you want. Now, as with any other indie character, getting into actual roleplays will be a lot more difficult, but to say that in order to use the Force you had to be trained with a faction goes against the announcements that have already been posted.

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In one of the posts on the main announcement thread it was talked about the difference between those who had be trained and those who had not. I'd sift through and find it but its 0030 here and i cant even see straight!

Tsunami said:

In one of the posts on the main announcement thread it was talked about the difference between those who had be trained and those who had not. I'd sift through and find it but its 0030 here and i cant even see straight!

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I asked the question today in the faction and rank announcement thread and the response confirmed that indie characters do not need approval to use 'advanced' Force powers.

Brandon Rhea said:

Yeah we're not going to handicap indie characters, so the same standards apply.

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Of course abuse will still be dealt with I'm sure.