As it was revealed in the previously released chapter of The Future of the Force, Awgro is related to Talyc, and his sole purpose is to kill him so he can pass the trials to gain mastery of the Crypt. Awgro was introduced as a potential ally in previous fanfic novellas, but is set to be the new antagonist for the group of Mandalorians and Jedi, and their actual Sith allies.
Using depictions I created for each character (Awgro fully in SWTOR, and Talyc’s head from Dragon Age: Inquisition with armour from SWTOR), I did my usual placing of the characters on a SWTOR screenshot background. I played around with Awgro’s face, tilted his head, and adjusted his eyes and mouth to fit the scene. I also moved his arm and curled his fingers.
Awgro Life Drains Talyc on Mandalore (from The Future of the Force, Story 9, Star Wars Fan-Fiction by Celinka Serre)
Talyc was easy to place. I used a position from a character I’d recorded, same for the head. However, I had never done Force Life Drain before. Turns out it’s not so different from lightning, but with different settings, more blurring, and some dodge and burn usage in Photoshop. Then I colourised to get the red colour. The dodge and burn tool made it possible to have the lighter and darker tones in the filaments.
As always, I’m open to feedback.
These images were created for my Star Wars The Old Republic Fan-fiction story, The Future of the Force, Story 9 in the Shadie series.
Shadie stood holding Knarf’s hand for support as he gave her a bit more strength. Though her healing meditation had helped a great deal, her anticipation to confront Awgro was increasing her anxiety and thus was draining a part of her energy. Fane and Talyc stood by her side, Brenum and Trylia had also come to Mandalore and they stood next to Knarf. They watched as Awgro’s ship entered the atmosphere with an escort of Mandalorian fighters. When the ship landed, ysalamiri were placed by the ship’s ramp and around the ship. Awgro walked out of the ship and was surrounded immediately. He raised his hands up and did not fight back as Mandalorians took his weapon from his belt. ‘If I had come to fight you, you know I wouldn’t need my lightsaber to do it,’ said Awgro. ‘We preferred to take precautions,’ said Shadie, crossing her arms. ‘We’re not entirely sure we can trust you, Awgro.’ ‘Void, he’s contacted you, hasn’t he?’ said Awgro. ‘Bring his things to the Kandera bunker,’ said Talyc. He turned to the other Mandos. ‘Search his ship.’ Awgro stood silent as Zaereg led a team into the Sith apprentice’s ship. ‘You’re not going to find anything of value in there,’ said Awgro. ‘Are you working for Relsor?’ Shadie asked, looking him straight in the eyes. ‘What? No! He abandoned me on Dromund Kaas because I helped you lot.’ ‘I’m surprised he didn’t kill you,’ said Brenum. ‘Relsor contacted me shortly after the events on Ziost,’ said Awgro, ‘hoping I would aid him in the future.’ ‘And?’ said Brenum, prompting him to go on. ‘I told him exactly what I thought about him and his pitiable True Sith,’ said Awgro. ‘I serve the Sith Empire and the Sith Emperor, no one else.’ He turned to Shadie. ‘You can surely sense I’m telling you the truth. You saved me once and I knew then that I could trust you, despite the fact that we are on opposing factions. As individuals there is no reason why we could not at times aid each other if it was beneficial to both of us.’ He looked at Talyc. ‘You don’t need to wear your helmet in front of me, Clan Leader Talyc. I know who you are, I know what Relsor made you suffer, I aided you when I could, and I aided your friends. I know your authority and your clan’s superiority.’ There was an arrogant sort of intonation, yet Awgro was voicing compliments while being smug about his past cooperation. ‘You think we owe you something,’ said Knarf, voicing Shadie’s very thoughts. ‘Yes, and I now come for it.’ ‘What do you want?’ Shadie asked, taken aback. ‘Refuge,’ said Awgro. ‘I’ve come for protection, and Mandalore is a good place outside of Sith Space, not in Republic Space, and not corrupted by the Hutt Cartel. I need your help; I need your protection. Lord Void is trying to kill me, he is hunting me, spying on me, tracking me.’ Shadie could sense that thus far Awgro was speaking the truth. ‘He wants to take over the Crypt.’ ‘He claims you have your eyes on becoming the Crypt’s new master,’ said Shadie. ‘So he has been in contact with you,’ said Awgro conclusively. ‘I’ve already got Relsor trying to poison my body through the Force so that he can rebecome the Master of the Crypt, I don’t need someone else trying to take over. I’m fine as its master, thank you very much.’ ‘Shadie, I’ve not come to kill you, nor to harm the Jedi who is destined to destroy Relsor,’ Awgro said, looking at Fane. ‘I would not benefit from doing so. If I wanted to take over the Crypt, I’d have to undergo all its trials. Lord Void, on the other hand, all he has to do is kill me. I’m sure he’s already achieved most of those trials throughout his lifetime.’ ‘Do you know what each trial is?’ asked Shadie. ‘I would be lying if I said I hadn’t ensured I learnt many of Relsor and Perce’s secrets regarding the place.’ Shadie thought for a moment, letting Awgro’s words sink in. ‘Listen,’ the Sith added, ‘I know Void went and found the Crypt. Why would he go to all that trouble if not to check what the trials were and to ensure he knew exactly what he needed to do in order to claim it?’
Nriwe stood near the Crypt’s landing platform, which had been recommissioned to be a bit more stable for visiting ships. Thera bounced up and down with excitement as the Republic ship settled down. Nriwe looked down at her daughter and smiled. Lian and Nriwe had named her after his brother Ruther, but had altered the name more appropriately, though the young child preferred Thera to her full name of Ruthera. She squealed with excitement, her aqua coloured lekku bouncing as much as she was. The landing platform descended and out walked a tall man, caped in brown and beige Jedi robes. ‘Jedi Master Anton! I’m so happy to meet a new Jedi Master!’ The little girl giggled. Nriwe observed that the Jedi master seemed much older than how Lian had described him. ‘You’ll have to pardon my daughter, she gets very excited when we have visitors,’ said Nriwe. The Jedi stared at the young Kloh, looking astonished. ‘Is she…Jedi Master Lian’s?’ ‘Daddy says you’re new on the Jedi Council!’ ‘A Council member am I indeed, little one.’ The Jedi looked up at Nriwe. ‘I had no idea. I apologise. She must be no more than four?’ ‘Three,’ corrected Nriwe. She began to lead the master through the chambers to the lift. ‘She’s very bright for her age and has shown much advancement in her learning of…everything. Sometimes I myself forget she’s that young.’ The Jedi Master looked around as they passed through each of the chambers. ‘Fascinating,’ he exclaimed in a near whisper, staring at some of the details within them. The man kept his hood on and his head low, but he bore a smile every time the little girl looked at him. He chatted politely with Nriwe as they descended and walked through the hall towards her husband’s chamber. ‘Your face rings a bell,’ the Jedi told Nriwe. ‘You are Mandalorian, aren’t you?’ ‘Yes. Though I spend most of my time here now. Lian and I married a few years back, and given the circumstances, we settled here as our home. Shadie has done much to help spruce the place up.’ The Jedi nodded. ‘It must have been hard for you when Jedi Master Lian nearly lost his life.’ ‘Well, we didn’t really know each other back then. We got together afterwards.’ ‘I see. The Council really has accommodated many of its Jedi, hasn’t it?’ ‘It has allowed for many exceptions, yes?’ replied Nriwe. ‘And how about you? You seem much older than I thought you were.’ ‘I have been recently elevated in ranks among my peers.’ The man smiled in a manner that seemed more sinister to Nriwe. They arrived at Lian’s chamber, which they sometimes referred to as their main living area. ‘Daddy, daddy, Jedi Master Anton is here for his training with you. He’s going to be a good council member!’ ‘I’m sure he will be,’ Lian smiled at his daughter, crouching down to her level. ‘Now, run along with your mother, Thera, Jedi Master Anton and I have many matters to discuss.’ Lian hugged his daughter before Nriwe embraced him, and then mother and daughter left the two Jedi to their discussions.
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Lian looked back at the Jedi who still wore his hood and had his face turned away from him. He seemed different in the Force than when they had last spoken. ‘I sense you differently,’ Lian admitted. ‘That’s because I am not Jedi Master Anton.’ Turning back to face Lian, the man cast off his hood to reveal his face and opened up in the Force; now Lian could sense his true presence and see who he was. ‘Void.’ Lian reflexively took his lightsaber from his belt and ignited it.
Announcing The Future of the Force, the 9th novella in the series of fan-fiction stories taking place in the Old Republic era (SWTOR) of the Star Wars universe.
The Future of the Force (Story 9) Official Image – Mysterious Sith Holocron that empowers Fane
When Lord Void’s apprentice Awgro goes rogue, Talyc Kandera’s life is put in danger and Agent Vax brings him to Dromund Kaas, where Fane, Knarf and Shadie join him. The time of Fane’s destiny fast approaches as many of his friends and allies must face the possibility of his death before the grand battle between the galaxy and True Sith faction commences, where Fane and Relsor face off once and for all in the duel that will determine the fate of the Force.
You can now visit the Dramatis Personae to view the characters appearing in this story. Each chapter will be released every week on Fridays throughout Summer and early Fall of 2022 starting this Friday.
Continue the adventure-romance, and find out why Awgro is going after Talyc Kandera, and what secrets he carries, and discover the fate of the Force and the outcome of the ultimate duel between Fane and Relsor.
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