The Jedi Temple (2)

[Raptureman]

((Lium:
Race: Human
Age 18
Lightsaber color: Jade Green
Lightsaber form: Djem So
Type of jedi: Guardian (Though the blade is green, he fights like a guardian.)
Rank: Padawan to master Ravion, currently having no mentor due to Ravion's leaving.

This isn't an rpg ooc it's the RPG.))

 

[Narmegil]

((When I PMed you asking to join... wait, maybe that was the former master... confused here.))

 

[morvaltur]

((Hey guys, I'm back from vacation. Yay me. Florida is fun.
Anyway, down to business. Narmegil, I don't remember you PMing me. You may have PMed knightstemplar by mistake. Try it again and you'll be in.
Raptureman, I think it is time for you to become a knight. You have been here long enough, longer even than myself. Do you want to take the trials through me? Then we can do the ceremony and you'll be there!))

 

[Raptureman]

((yay!!!!!!))

 

[morvaltur]

((So, Raptureman, ready to go through with this?
Okay, well, first off, you are not a Knight yet. You still have to take the trials.
Here, I have an idea. You already have your lightsaber, which means you are done with the first step. What do you think would be fair trials?))

 

[Raptureman]

((Actually that's technically not a trial, they mention trials in Star Wars Clone wars. (The tv series.) There's the trial of skill, the trial of the flesh... ermmm... those are the ones I know off the bat. time to go to wikipedia.))

 

[morvaltur]

((I realize this. I said it was a step. Plus, we do not always do things the old way here in the Christian Jedi Order. The trials of the Old Order are these:

Trials of the Old Order

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Trial of Skill

The Trial of Skill usually consisted of a lightsaber duel with either another person or a manifestation of the dark side.

• Example: Revan's lightsaber duel with Juhani in the grove near the Jedi Enclave on Dantooine.

• Example: Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber duel with Darth Maul on Naboo.

• Example: Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber duel with Asajj Ventress on Yavin IV.

• Example: Luke Skywalker's lightsaber duel with Darth Vader on the planet Bespin and onboard the Death Star II near Endor.

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Trial of the Flesh

The Trial of the Flesh involved the Jedi overcoming great physical pain, hardship, or loss. It could also test the Jedi's mastery of detachment from physical pleasure and people.

• Example: Obi-Wan Kenobi lost his master, Qui-Gon Jinn, during their duel against Darth Maul on Naboo.

• Example: Anakin Skywalker's loss of his right arm during a duel with Count Dooku on Geonosis.

• Example: Luke Skywalker's loss of his right hand on Bespin during his duel with Darth Vader.

• Example: Revan's first duel with the fallen Bastila on the Rakatan Temple.

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Trial of Courage

To pass the Trial of Courage, a Padawan would fight couragously in battle, complete a mission with a low chance of survival, or defeat a superior enemy.

• Example: Obi-Wan Kenobi defeating Darth Maul during their final duel on Naboo.

• Example: Luke Skywalker confronting Darth Vader and the Emperor on the second Death Star.

• Example: Revan confronting his fallen love, Bastila and redeeming her, then finally facing off with Darth Malak in the Star Forge.

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Trial of the Spirit

To pass the Trial of the Spirit, the Padawan would have to look deep within themselves, and see what they were truly made of. Often times, the Padawan did not like what they saw, and it could be a highly traumatic experience.

• Example: Anakin Skywalker's vision during his mission on Nelvaan.

• Example: Luke Skywalker's vision in the Dark Side Cave on Dagobah.

• Example: Revan resisting the temptation of the Dark Side that Bastila gave him on the Rakatan Temple.

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Notable variations on Trial practices and special cases

In certain extraordinary circumstances the precise aspects of the trials were not strictly adhered to.
Examples of this:

• The Padawan Darsha Assant was assigned a mission to protect a Black Sun operative from assassination and it was implied that this mission would count as her Trials. Padawan Assant was killed by Darth Maul during this mission.

• The promotion of Obi-Wan Kenobi to the rank of Jedi Knight immediately following his victory over the Sith Lord Darth Maul. This accomplishment as well as other circumstances surrounding this event such as the death of Qui-Gon Jinn and his wish for Obi-Wan to train Anakin Skywalker, was deemed enough to warrant the promotion of Kenobi to Jedi Knight.

• The promotion of Aayla Secura following the rescue of Tholme and Nat Secura and her defeat of the Morgukai warrior Bok.

• The promotion of Barriss Offee following her actions on Drongar and the subsequent Republic withdrawal of the planet. She didn't suffer any loss, faced no Sith or Dark Jedi, but looked internally when discovering the bota-induced state of mind, realizing that the misuse would be of the dark side.

• The promotion of Anakin Skywalker following his heroic actions in the Battle of Praesitlyn.

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Other Trials

There were two other notable trials that were usually undertaken in concert with the others.
The first was a test of the Padawan's knowledge of the Jedi Code. This was usually done periodically throughout the Padawan's training with the master asking the Padawan occasional questions until he/she had proven to the master a thorough understanding of the Jedi Code.
The second was the trial of lightsaber construction in which the Padawan meditated with the Force and constructed his/her own lightsaber. During the time of the Galactic Republic, Jedi Padawans were required to construct their own lightsabers before becoming Knights.
Occasionally, a Padawan would be called upon to perform an additional task or quest. This could take the form of solving a judicial case, providing aid to a citizen in need, or similar situations.


So, I ask again, what do you think would be fair trials, for you?))

 

[Maxster211]

((Just my two cents, I would A) have him fight several padowans at once, then glare at who he truely is and who he is destined to become at this point. Fasting and prayer, too, should be accompanied by staying in the wilderness on a bazaar planet. Just ideas.))

 

[Raptureman]

((Are you suggesting I am supposed to fight a battle royale with other padawans, then become a monk and a hermit??? LOL. Well, I technically had the trial of skill allready, when I went to dagobah and was attacked by that dark jedi's ghost.))

 

[APY]

((Where am I? Technicly......I'm a Padawan......the book series isn't fully published yet... but Ferus quit as a padawan......but has a light saber......))

 

[Raptureman]

((APY: Ferus quit, but came back in this new series about after order 66.))

 

[APY]

((Yah, I know......after obi became a hermit.....but the series isn't finnished...(I think they're going to kill Ferus ) I'm not sure where I am....))

 

[Narmegil]

((I think I should just be rated as Padawan then, I am quite experienced in the art of roleplaying, and my Padawan is going to be quite the swordsman. I will make his non-combat force abilities not-so-great though. I don't have any information on my computer about him though, my last one died recently.))

 

[Narmegil]

((In the CJO, one can only control one character at a time. If you'd like to restart as a different character, we can make a complete shift of your experience and put it into that new character, kinda like what Maul is doing.

((BTW, Narmegil is now an official CJO member. He's starting as a Knight due to his skill.))

((That was by knightstemplar, lost the Pm though *Cries* anyways, just for a recheck up, here is my character:
Name: Lennkor
Race: Elf
Age: 14
Physical Description: Lennkor isn't strong, but he isn't weak either, he is around 5 foot 4, with about medium build and medium strength. He has blue eyes, and blonde hair (sorta like my Cf char in style).
Personality Description: He likes to make jokes (which are sometimes quite lame) or just laugh at something (not meanly) But he can be serious if he wants to. Sometimes he gets this far-off sense in his eyes, and usually after he has had that for a while, he usually comes up with a good idea.
Other Description: Lennkor can usually be found training, running or walking with a swift, long pace through the halls of the Jedi Temple. Growing up on Tatooine, Lennkor trained his combat skills in his early years; he came up as quite profound in the blade. At a very young age, his dream became reality, a visiting Jedi knight had found him quite force sensitive and he was going to be training! Moving to the Jedi Academy, he quickly became adept with his lightsaber, but was a bit slower to catch onto non-combat related activities. Therefore his force powers are a bit limited but he is strong in most combat ones, along with good with the lightsaber, which comes from his natural ability, and lots of practice.
))

((Edit: Ooops! I double posted, bad me! Didn't mean to *slaps self*

 

[morvaltur]

Request for Assistance

((Just to let you all know, the CJO is going into a recess until after the new year. Primarily because of school finals, work, etc. will prevent at least me from being very active. We will be back strong in the new year though! I look forward to continued RPing with all of you. Also, I wanted to let you all know about this new project. I hope that you all will want to contribute:

Dear Friends,
I have begun a very special project, but I need some help. My project is
to make a vest out of soda can tabs. However, this will require many,
many tabs. Thus, I would ask this: Is anyone willing to help me collect
tabs and then send them to me? I need hundreds of them, so every little
bit counts. They can be the plain silver or colored. They can be from
soda cans, energy drinks, beer cans, anything. I really appreciate
anyone willing to help. Contact me if you are willing to assist!
Thank you all so much!
Sincerely,
Morvaltur))

 

[morvaltur]

((Raptureman, you need to go here: http://www.christianforums.com/t4263944-thread-for-the-trials-of-the-knighthood-of-raptureman.html
So that we can work on these trials of yours.))

 

[Narmegil]

((Ok, where do we send the stuff to? Good luck with that vest of yours))

 

[morvaltur]

((You mean send tabs?))

 

[Narmegil]

((What are tabs?))

 

[Mewtwo]

lol.....I need to be tested