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Excerpt
The Path of the Initiate or The Initiate's Path, is a relatively new tradition or procedure implemented to the Jedi Order, it's creation was designed to fill a void within the recruitment procedures of the Jedi Order. While the Jedi traditionally preferred to recruit children into their ranks in order to control / help them understand their emotions that haven't fully developed, it wasn't always practical to forsaken all other applicants because of being too old. This was necessary in order to streamline the recruitment process for applicants.
History
The Path of the Initiate, was common among the recruitment of new Jedis who had exceeded the age of three, or more particularly those in adulthood. Unlike the Trials of Mastery or Trials of Knighthood, the Path of the Initiate is more a formal conception and can sometimes be much shorter and less intensive then that of the the previously mentioned trials; however they were necessary to streamline and standardize the recruitment process for those seeking entrance into the Jedi Order.
The process is a more newly developed process and is a process created when times were necessary for such actions that the preferred method of recruitment was not viable. It is a system implement to ensure that the selections are uniform and minimize bringing in those not suitable for the Jedi Order. While the process was designed more so for times of turbulence and the need to bolster ranks, it is not exclusive to these times.
Records indicate that the Initiate's Path was a path taken by those who were also uncertain if they wanted to join the Order. These were trials designed as stepping stones in the the great new life of a Jedi Knight. The Initiate's Path was designed to help aspiring Jedi begin to understand what would be required of them, it needed a commitment and understanding before the Order would consider them suited.
Practice
Each Aspiring Initiate had to undergo a series of commitments before being truly accepted into the Jedi Order. The actual duration of the Path differed from individual to individual; and no two cases were exactly the same. The Initiate's Path was a two tiered program with a bit of a graduated process.
Tier 1 - The Seeker
The first steps of the Path is for the individual to declare their intent to walk the path. When the individual makes that public declaration they are expected to temporarily surrender their affects and belongings. This means they are to surrender any ships they may have (the ships are kept in a hanger and the individual retains full control of the ship however) and dedicate themselves to a single temple. What this means is that the Individuals is willing to sacrifice and remain confined to their chosen temple. At this time, the individual becomes a Jedi Seeker.
A Seeker begins to walk the path of the Jedi, they make a single temple their home and they make the sacrifice of mobility by remaining at the temple to observe the Jedi way of life and begin to start of live their life as a Jedi. A seeker may call the temple their home and will be provided with small living arrangements, the Seeker is expected to adhere to the schedule at the temple. This means, eating, sleeping, learning, obeying the rules per temple. This symbolizes the dedication to learning and willingness to sacrifice their possessions as a Jedi typically does. Failure to do this, or to depart the planet after stating the intent to be a Seeker, the candidate forfeits their candidacy.
During this time, a Seeker begins to understand the Jedi and decides if they truly do want to walk the Jedi Path. During their days as a Seeker they learn the basics of the Force and may even learn a bit of control but they are not groomed to be effective Force Users. If the Seeker does in fact wish to walk the Jedi Life they must then begin to learn from them. It will be the Seeker's duty to convince a Knight or above that they are willing to train hard and become a Jedi. They must acquire a Sponsor.
When a Seeker has acquired a Sponsor, the Jedi's job is to help the Seeker understand their choice and build on their basics of the Force. During this time a Sponsor can issues any tests they desire - as long as they are ethical and in relation to the Jedi.
When the Sponsor is satisfied with the commitment and dedication of the Seeker they may approach the Councils to indicate that they have a Seeker who wishes to be Jedi. The Sponsor is to present the Seeker's case to the Council of Reconciliation. The Sponsor is expected to provide a brief explanation and their own observations of the Seeker before the Council will accept the Seeker.
Once the Council has accepted the Seeker, the Seeker is then brought before the council with their Sponsor (usually the same day) and the Council may administer whatever tests they require to verify that the Seeker would make a good Jedi. These tests can be questions or a simple demonstration of the Force to verify their connection and dedication; this meeting allows the council a chance to get to know the Seeker. If the council is satisfied with the Seeker's performance, they will be granted to title of Jedi Initiate.
(Note: If the Council if Reconciliation is unavailable the Council of First Knowledge maybe approached, then the Council Masters if still unavailable. Sponsors should NOT contact the High Council until all other options have been exhausted. These meetings are short and need only 2-3 members of the council present.
In some cases the High Council may dictate a different council.)
Tier 2 - The Initiate
When a Seeker graduates to Initiate, they are given more freedoms of the Jedi Temples, they are generally freely able to walk the halls and access the general archives of their chosen temple, however an Initiate must remain under escort at any other temple they visit. It is still required of the Initiate to work closely with their Sponsor and to be mindful of their every move.
It will be the duty of a Sponsor to ensure that their Initiate learns Jedi Etiquette, a basic understanding of the Jedi Code, a greater control of the Force, the basics of lightsaber combat and provide guidance in the construction of the Initiate's own Lightsaber.
When the Initiate has met the above requirements they are presented with two choices. They may walk the path of a Padawan if they seek a more in-depth and structured study or they may wish to become a Jedi Knight by title; however, just because someone holds the title of Knight it is strongly encouraged that the newly minted Knight remain close at hand to their sponsor or the masters to understand the Jedi and the Force. The Initiate must present their case the the Council of First Knowledge.
The title of Jedi Knight may only be granted by the council, once the Initiate has completed the Knighthood Trials. In addition, a Initiate is not authorized to sponsor any seekers even after graduation. (They may sponsor once they have been a member of the Jedi Order for an appropriate amount of time.)
(Note: If the Council of First Knowledge is unavailable the Council of Reconciliation maybe approached, then the Council Masters if still unavailable. Sponsors should NOT contact the High Council until all other options have been exhausted. These meetings are short and need only 2-3 members of the council present.
In some cases the High Council may dictate a different council.)
Judgement
A Seeker may become an Initiate once they have secured a Sponsor and have met the applicable battery of tests administered by the Council of Reconciliation, or applicable council. A Sponsor will approach the appropriate council to indicate that they have a Seeker who wishes to be Jedi, it will be the sponsor's duty to give the council a brief explanation of the seeker as well as their own observations and opinions. Once these have been provided, the Seeker will be summoned along with their sponsor (typically the same day) and will be subjected to an array of tests, determined by the council.
When a Seeker meets the council's satisfaction, they will be granted the title of an Initiate. It should be advised however that the Seeker's Meeting is not as intense as the Trials of Knighthood or Trials of Mastery, this meeting is simply to determine if the candidate is a suitable fit for the Jedi Order.
It should be noted that during the entire time of the Initiate's Path they will be scrutinized and the acquisition of a Sponsor is not an easy task for the Sponsor will also be scrutinized. A Sponsor is held accountable and liable for their Seeker's actions, just as much as the Seeker themselves.
A Sponsor may administer any tests they see fit, as long as they conform to Jedi ideals.
After successfully constructed a lightsaber and understanding of the Jedi and the Force, an Initiate may graduate to Padawan or Knight (provided they pass the Trials of Knighthood), these titles can only be granted by a council.
Intent
This article describes the Jedi Path of the Initiate in sufficient detail that it can be applied to the Orders admissions of Indie (and Sith) Force Users going forward. While other factions may admit on a simple application, the Jedi Order required a more through vetting to ensure the integrity of the Order itself. A Jedi is a strong conduit of the Light Side of the Force and it makes sense for the admission criteria for Jedi to reflect as such. The writeup of the admission criteria draws from the safety and integrity of the Jedi and Force Users.
It should be noted that the Path was written for easy admissions as it isn't rightfully difficult to pass the path. It was also written to add an extra layer of depth and dimension for characters to add to their own backgrounds, and stories.
The Path of the Initiate is for Indie Force Users (and to a lesser extent defectors of the Sith Empire) only. Characters are free to follow the standard method of creating a New Jedi if they prefer; this will not be applied to new Jedis, instead it is just an extra bit of character development.
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Excerpt
The Path of the Initiate or The Initiate's Path, is a relatively new tradition or procedure implemented to the Jedi Order, it's creation was designed to fill a void within the recruitment procedures of the Jedi Order. While the Jedi traditionally preferred to recruit children into their ranks in order to control / help them understand their emotions that haven't fully developed, it wasn't always practical to forsaken all other applicants because of being too old. This was necessary in order to streamline the recruitment process for applicants.
History
The Path of the Initiate, was common among the recruitment of new Jedis who had exceeded the age of three, or more particularly those in adulthood. Unlike the Trials of Mastery or Trials of Knighthood, the Path of the Initiate is more a formal conception and can sometimes be much shorter and less intensive then that of the the previously mentioned trials; however they were necessary to streamline and standardize the recruitment process for those seeking entrance into the Jedi Order.
The process is a more newly developed process and is a process created when times were necessary for such actions that the preferred method of recruitment was not viable. It is a system implement to ensure that the selections are uniform and minimize bringing in those not suitable for the Jedi Order. While the process was designed more so for times of turbulence and the need to bolster ranks, it is not exclusive to these times.
Records indicate that the Initiate's Path was a path taken by those who were also uncertain if they wanted to join the Order. These were trials designed as stepping stones in the the great new life of a Jedi Knight. The Initiate's Path was designed to help aspiring Jedi begin to understand what would be required of them, it needed a commitment and understanding before the Order would consider them suited.
Practice
Each Aspiring Initiate had to undergo a series of commitments before being truly accepted into the Jedi Order. The actual duration of the Path differed from individual to individual; and no two cases were exactly the same. The Initiate's Path was a two tiered program with a bit of a graduated process.
Tier 1 - The Seeker
The first steps of the Path is for the individual to declare their intent to walk the path. When the individual makes that public declaration they are expected to temporarily surrender their affects and belongings. This means they are to surrender any ships they may have (the ships are kept in a hanger and the individual retains full control of the ship however) and dedicate themselves to a single temple. What this means is that the Individuals is willing to sacrifice and remain confined to their chosen temple. At this time, the individual becomes a Jedi Seeker.
A Seeker begins to walk the path of the Jedi, they make a single temple their home and they make the sacrifice of mobility by remaining at the temple to observe the Jedi way of life and begin to start of live their life as a Jedi. A seeker may call the temple their home and will be provided with small living arrangements, the Seeker is expected to adhere to the schedule at the temple. This means, eating, sleeping, learning, obeying the rules per temple. This symbolizes the dedication to learning and willingness to sacrifice their possessions as a Jedi typically does. Failure to do this, or to depart the planet after stating the intent to be a Seeker, the candidate forfeits their candidacy.
During this time, a Seeker begins to understand the Jedi and decides if they truly do want to walk the Jedi Path. During their days as a Seeker they learn the basics of the Force and may even learn a bit of control but they are not groomed to be effective Force Users. If the Seeker does in fact wish to walk the Jedi Life they must then begin to learn from them. It will be the Seeker's duty to convince a Knight or above that they are willing to train hard and become a Jedi. They must acquire a Sponsor.
When a Seeker has acquired a Sponsor, the Jedi's job is to help the Seeker understand their choice and build on their basics of the Force. During this time a Sponsor can issues any tests they desire - as long as they are ethical and in relation to the Jedi.
When the Sponsor is satisfied with the commitment and dedication of the Seeker they may approach the Councils to indicate that they have a Seeker who wishes to be Jedi. The Sponsor is to present the Seeker's case to the Council of Reconciliation. The Sponsor is expected to provide a brief explanation and their own observations of the Seeker before the Council will accept the Seeker.
Once the Council has accepted the Seeker, the Seeker is then brought before the council with their Sponsor (usually the same day) and the Council may administer whatever tests they require to verify that the Seeker would make a good Jedi. These tests can be questions or a simple demonstration of the Force to verify their connection and dedication; this meeting allows the council a chance to get to know the Seeker. If the council is satisfied with the Seeker's performance, they will be granted to title of Jedi Initiate.
(Note: If the Council if Reconciliation is unavailable the Council of First Knowledge maybe approached, then the Council Masters if still unavailable. Sponsors should NOT contact the High Council until all other options have been exhausted. These meetings are short and need only 2-3 members of the council present.
In some cases the High Council may dictate a different council.)
Tier 2 - The Initiate
When a Seeker graduates to Initiate, they are given more freedoms of the Jedi Temples, they are generally freely able to walk the halls and access the general archives of their chosen temple, however an Initiate must remain under escort at any other temple they visit. It is still required of the Initiate to work closely with their Sponsor and to be mindful of their every move.
It will be the duty of a Sponsor to ensure that their Initiate learns Jedi Etiquette, a basic understanding of the Jedi Code, a greater control of the Force, the basics of lightsaber combat and provide guidance in the construction of the Initiate's own Lightsaber.
When the Initiate has met the above requirements they are presented with two choices. They may walk the path of a Padawan if they seek a more in-depth and structured study or they may wish to become a Jedi Knight by title; however, just because someone holds the title of Knight it is strongly encouraged that the newly minted Knight remain close at hand to their sponsor or the masters to understand the Jedi and the Force. The Initiate must present their case the the Council of First Knowledge.
The title of Jedi Knight may only be granted by the council, once the Initiate has completed the Knighthood Trials. In addition, a Initiate is not authorized to sponsor any seekers even after graduation. (They may sponsor once they have been a member of the Jedi Order for an appropriate amount of time.)
(Note: If the Council of First Knowledge is unavailable the Council of Reconciliation maybe approached, then the Council Masters if still unavailable. Sponsors should NOT contact the High Council until all other options have been exhausted. These meetings are short and need only 2-3 members of the council present.
In some cases the High Council may dictate a different council.)
Judgement
A Seeker may become an Initiate once they have secured a Sponsor and have met the applicable battery of tests administered by the Council of Reconciliation, or applicable council. A Sponsor will approach the appropriate council to indicate that they have a Seeker who wishes to be Jedi, it will be the sponsor's duty to give the council a brief explanation of the seeker as well as their own observations and opinions. Once these have been provided, the Seeker will be summoned along with their sponsor (typically the same day) and will be subjected to an array of tests, determined by the council.
When a Seeker meets the council's satisfaction, they will be granted the title of an Initiate. It should be advised however that the Seeker's Meeting is not as intense as the Trials of Knighthood or Trials of Mastery, this meeting is simply to determine if the candidate is a suitable fit for the Jedi Order.
It should be noted that during the entire time of the Initiate's Path they will be scrutinized and the acquisition of a Sponsor is not an easy task for the Sponsor will also be scrutinized. A Sponsor is held accountable and liable for their Seeker's actions, just as much as the Seeker themselves.
A Sponsor may administer any tests they see fit, as long as they conform to Jedi ideals.
After successfully constructed a lightsaber and understanding of the Jedi and the Force, an Initiate may graduate to Padawan or Knight (provided they pass the Trials of Knighthood), these titles can only be granted by a council.
Intent
This article describes the Jedi Path of the Initiate in sufficient detail that it can be applied to the Orders admissions of Indie (and Sith) Force Users going forward. While other factions may admit on a simple application, the Jedi Order required a more through vetting to ensure the integrity of the Order itself. A Jedi is a strong conduit of the Light Side of the Force and it makes sense for the admission criteria for Jedi to reflect as such. The writeup of the admission criteria draws from the safety and integrity of the Jedi and Force Users.
It should be noted that the Path was written for easy admissions as it isn't rightfully difficult to pass the path. It was also written to add an extra layer of depth and dimension for characters to add to their own backgrounds, and stories.
The Path of the Initiate is for Indie Force Users (and to a lesser extent defectors of the Sith Empire) only. Characters are free to follow the standard method of creating a New Jedi if they prefer; this will not be applied to new Jedis, instead it is just an extra bit of character development.
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