Arcona History
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Arcona is a Clan that is steeped in important Brotherhood history. Inr ecent times, history ahs beena project most summit members have sought to research and provide information on. The following links detail some of their findings.
Historical Prose
The Hymn of Arcona
From time in memorium, a battle we wage
Between Clans of Swordsmen, Pilot and Sage.
In knowledge and blood our successes gaged.
And victory upon victory, like a fine wine we age.
First there was Nighthawk, our founder on high
He whose vision of glory none could deny:
"A legacy of power!" to the stars he did cry
And born was Arcona, here her history I scry.
Thus, like a child, a noble House were we;
Noble in mind, noble in arm, noble in philosophy.
Whence then came a tumult, within CSP,
Our House doors were opened, host of sanctuary.
Dark Jedi of Palatinae, disillusioned by conflicts internal
Parted thus, but found life as "rogue" to edge on the infernal.
Wise Quaestor Nighthawk, plotting a legacy eternal
Made bastion of our lands, and unto the rogues were we paternal.
New allies made we, of the Palatinae Jedi;
So strong was their bond that they did decide:
"Our allegiance to Scholae be damned and defied;
True brothers have we in Arcona; our faith be undenied!"
And with speed our Father House, noble and strong,
Grew in size and power, making richer a rich history already long.
And soon, with volume and zeal was struck the gong:
"A House we stand, but united a Clan!" came the glorious song.
But among the loyal revelers, a rotting faction brewed:
Rogue Jedi of Scholae Palatinae, in jealousy they stewed.
Presently, a defection back to their origins ensued,
And Clan Scholae Palatinae was to be hollowly renewed.
With tails between legs, the Scholae Jedi fled,
But not all escaped without first being struck dead.
Six conflicts I speak now, sure to be read;
Noble Arcona robbed six Palatinae of their treacherous heads:
Obelisk Blazer and Obelisk Morth cornered a pair.
With a leap and a slash, Morth's saber did flare
And cleft one in twain, as then did Blazer dare
To slice the other's belly, a cut no thicker than a hair.
To their ships ran another two, eager to escape their fate.
Into orbit they flew, but followed by Sith hunger, needing sate.
Shotgun and Shark, in their TIEs with the enemy did their sights mate
And with flicks of trigger, explosive retribution did they create.
And of the last two I speak, were felled by the powers of Krath.
Sensing two that remained, Nighthawk and Voranyen released their wrath.
Using the Force, the kind that comes from the Dark path,
They did crush two throats, leaving six bodies, as says the math.
And so the battle was done, many traitors had paid
Their lives for their "freedom" was their futile trade.
And through conflict's heat the stronger were we made
That the dark flame of Arcona would never fade.
So here the tale of Arcona we begin;
Clan forged in darkness, fire, and the wages of sin.
-Vassan Rokir
Hail Arcona!
First to wake, last to die
Do or Do Not; there is not try
Domination of every foe
Arconan shadows take control
From a darkened plane
The power stakes its claim
Strengthening Arconan walls
Darkness is Infinite
And the light is so limited
We hold the shadows in our souls
Craft the shadows, inflict the pain
Clans will tremble at the name
Twisting tendrils of the mind
Shadows creeping up their spines
Hail Arcona!! They will say
If they seek another day
- Dalthid
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Ode to Qel-Droma
x.
The horizon of the temple's tip
Gives forth the sun at dawn
And pierces its glowing heart
As lighted day grows nighted dark.
The savage stones of Mar Sala,
From which it was built,
Within its hallowed foundation
Reverberates the cohesive power
Of thousands of years of study.
Amidst the shadows lies the
Legacy of rule, moved down
Through ages past to times
Present.
1.
A Clan Arcona became, and its
Father Nighthawk invoked, as
Its first progeny, the name
Uric Qel-Droma, and thus
From legend was raised a
House of the Krath.
The inaugural masters of
Dark Jedi lore, to pave the path
To power, were selected:
Joker and Hearn, Quaestor
And Aedile respective,
Forged the newborn House
Into wisdom hardened iron.
2.
Even Jedi power cannot alter
Fate and time, and thus was
Joker forced by unpredictable
Paths to alter his own, and step
From Qel-Droma’s precipice; in his
Stead rose Frost to the throne,
Loyal Hearn continuing assistance,
And together raised Qel-Droma
To greatness, it’s name spoken
With reverence throughout the
Dark Jedi Brotherhood.
But, like Joker, Hearn too fell victim
To outside circumstance too
Ethereal to challenge in combat, and
So did he leave to find his own way.
Knowing the reigns of power are
More steadily held with four hands
Than two, Frost raised from Tetrarch
One Deacon Zander to Aedile and
This pairing, as well, held Qel-Droma
High among the noble Houses, uncovering
The eldritch secrets of Jedi Lore.
3.
Frost, ever willing to stretch his
Time, resources and ability
Found the trials of Quaestor to
Absorb energies better spent in
Higher pursuits, and thus stepped down
Rather than let the House reap
Detriment from anything less than
Full attention.
Tradition would have it that the
Trusted Aedile would rise to meet
The challenge of Quaestor,
But modern bureaucracy usurped
Ancient custom, and the role was
Decided upon by application;
Down to two it came: Deacon Zander
And one called Alex; and by fate
Or design, Alex was placed in
The honored seat, with Aedile
Zander still in the second chair.
4.
But Alex’s rule was a troubled
Reign, and frustration soon began
To strain Zander’s energy, and thus
Left Arcona to find glory with
The Clan Taldryan; Alex, feeling
The High demands of higher-ups
Beginning to press, stepped down
As honored Quaestor.
The fiery torch was then passed
To one Mejas Doto, who stepped
In to preside over the Arconian
Krath, and to him he drew as
Aedile one destined for highest
Glory, Voranyen.
Together, they led Qel-Droma
Through the bloody battle of
“Hated Minds,” and raised to
The highest peak Qel-Droma’s
Illustrious name, resonating
Across the billion stars of
Jedi infinity.
But after righteous victory
Over the Minds of Hate
Whetted his appetite for power,
Voranyen left Aedile to pursue
Heights elsewhere unknown: to
Him would later go the glory of
Krath excellence as the High
Priest of the lore-keepers.
In his stead was a vacancy left,
And from his role as a mighty
Tetrarch, Kaiann was risen
As Mejas Doto’s second Aedile,
And Qel-Droma’s legend prospered
And grew, as in times past and
Ages yet to come.
5.
Opportunity for ascension,
As told in times above,
Is rarely ignored by the Krath
And hence when Clan Satal Keto
Called forth for a Clan leader,
Mejas Doto snatched the chance
To excel in lands far from Mar Sala’s
Firmament.
And in a reflection of the past,
Tradition was left at the wayside
To account for modern paperwork,
The role of Quaestor left to the
Temperaments of committee; again
Whittled to a pair: Aedile Kaiann
And hopeful Shadonyx, who would
Be graced with the gilded chair, and
Kaiann, spurned from Qel-Droma’s
Helm, stepped down from Aedile,
His own path to power elsewhere
Yet discovered.
Shadonyx took his place within the
Ranks of legend, and from Qel-Droma’s
Own selected D’hak as his second in
Command of Arcona’s Krath forces.
6.
Shadonyx’s reign was high and
Productive, repopulating the ranks
Of Qel-Droma from the chaos
That rumbled throughout the
Brotherhood, its records shattered
By a treacherous deed, and in his
Efforts to bring order in the Empire,
Also took up the crown as Chancellor
Of the Imperial Senate.
But even Jedi shaded Dark can
Spread themselves only so far,
And duties Senatorial strained
Shadonyx’s talents and, for the
Betterment of himself, and for
The good of Qel-Droma, handed
Power of the Quaestor to trusted
Aedile D’hak, remaining in honor
As a member of Phyle Dark Orb.
7.
D’hak climbed into the gilded seat,
Selecting one Enahropes Entar,
A former Obelisk former Krath,
As his valued Aedile and, before
This mighty pair, lay battles yet
To be fought: A Vendetta to soon
Cut a swath throughout the Dark
Jedi, and battles more personal
With Clan Scholae Palatinae.
For only a short time
D'hak sat at Qel-Droma's head
For he too met events that led
His focus from the House and
So D'hak stepped down, yet in
Qel-Droma remained.
Enahropes Entar ascended to
Qel-Droma's helm, and chose
Loyal Dark Orb Tetrarch Kahn
As Aedile of the grand House
For great length, Enahropes led,
Many in the House adopting his
Surname, but duty beyond the
Dark Brotherhood called; To
Fight the rebels in cold space
8.
And so Kahn was granted the
Ruling right by the Clan Summit,
Young Paladorion took the Aedile's role
And Qel-Droma rose again, almost
On par with Mejas and Vor's reign.
A three way Clan Feud ended
With Arcona victory and reward,
But Qel-Droma's aid had been
Less than it should.
Shortly thereafter, Kahn stepped
Down, but in Qel-Droma remained,
His reign longer than most.
As with Zander and Kaiann,
Paladorion was not granted first chair,
Giving way to Pontifex Gavron
The young Aedile stepped down, too
Move to a greater position in the future
Yet, even so, Gavron could not hold
His seat, for other things beckoned.
And so Mejas Doto was returned to
His former chair, and he selected
Knight JaM3z to serve by right hand
And through a bloody Jedi War,
The pair led Qel-Droma, taking
Phase one and pressing on for
Greater things…
9.
Yet the winds of change
Stirred the whole Brotherhood
As Firefox and others led
The group away from the
Emperor's Hammer and Ronin
Some remained with Ronin,
But most followed Firefox
Mav Cantor led Arcona
Through this trouble time
And when the job was done
Gave to Mejas, Arcona's reign
Aedile JaM3z ascended to
The lead of Qel-Droma and
Took as his Aedile, Tissaya
And so the House continues on…
10.
A time of peace came over the House
With the friendly sparring of members
Through "Deepest Desires" and others like it
Qel-Droma was growing, in all planes
Rising to new heights of strength,
yet unmatched to date
Yet over the horizon came, from former ally
A challenge to Qel-Droma's glory
Aiming to disrupt what power Arcona had,
Satal Keto lashed out in ancient vendetta form
And under the banner of "Justice"
Qel-Droma rose with Arconan breathren
With JaM3z and Tiss leading,
Aiming for grand victory
But all fell off the plan, Justice not served
Shortly thereafter JaM3z moved to higher power
And Lady Tissaya took Arcona's gilded chair
Chosen to fill Aedile's shoes, Cyris Oscura rose
And together Tiss and Cyris set out to restore
Qel-Droma's great and glorious name
||So here is written the history,
From shaded past to recent lit
Present, of Qel-Droma which it
Is hoped it, as needed, will be
Amended with glories not yet
Seen, that future Krath may
Add stones to the solid rock
Foundation upon the peaks
Of Mar Sala.||
- Vassan Rokir
with the helpful recollections of:
Frost,
Deacon Zander,
Mejas Doto,
Kaiann,
Shadonyx,
Sterling,
and Arania Lawakiro
Ode to Galeres
I.
The inception of Arcona into the realm of
Clans marked the birth of a noble House:
Galeres, as it was named, given life as
The second child of Arcona, as father Nighthawk
Decreed it; a mighty pillar in the foundation that was
Arcona, in spirit, required a Master Jedi to steer
Galeres’ course; and thus was placed Blazer upon
Its throne, gilded in glory, seconded in power by
Trusted ShadowXX.
II.
The song of War is a hard tune not to heed
And distant armies called for the valiant and
True; thus departed Blazer to serve in honor far from
Galeres, without its leader, elevated Z’lar Kahn to
Greatness, but only briefly, as Kahn’s path lie
Elsewhere, and proven loyal in his role as Aedile,
ShadowXX took his place at Galeres’ helm
III.
With new rule in place, there came an edict
From on High: Grand Master Khyron declared the
Great Houses each embrace their own ancient Order
And Galeres was blessed unto the Obelisk, entering
The Knightly coven, and with distinction came need for
Assistance in rule, and thus from brother-house
Qel-Droma was plucked Kelric, risen to ShadowXX’s
Aedile, and with this dark alliance came victory in
The Second Great Jedi War did silver grace
ShadowXX, and unto Kelric bronze, and to Arcona
They brought glory, strength, and a place within Dark
Jedi legend.
IV.
With newfound glory came the call of ascension to
Consul Nighthawk, departing Arcona for distinction
As the Master At Arms for the Dark Brotherhood,
In his wake handing the Arconian reigns to an Archpriest
Of the Krath Order, Elliad Gavron.
V.
Nighthawk’s departure was, in retrospect, the first sign
Of dark clouds to overtake glorious Arcona.
VI.
Ektrosis, like once was Arcona, a simple House,
Attained the level of Clan, christened Taldryan,
And with the fervor that arises with new birth
Came the seductive call to Arconians to raise new
Victories in a foreign home, and some followed the
Taldryan Piper’s tune, weakening Arcona, further
Expanding the growing depressive void left by
Nighthawk’s untimely absence.
VII.
When passed a standard year, from Galeres’ seat did
ShadowXX retire, in his wake leaving Battlemaster Tuojas
To guide the Galeres blade in victory, but then came
Revelation: The siren song of Taldryan had drawn ShadowXX
To its treacherous gates, leaving noble Galeres and mighty
Arcona behind; and as change begets more changes,
Aedile Kelric, two years seasoned as Galeres’ second in
Command, left to find greatness as Commander of
The Grand Master’s Royal Guard.
VIII.
Time and memory mark little of the following
Expanse of House and Clan history so, for it
No words can be accurately expressed.
IX.
History next records one “Havoc” to have replaced
Honored Gavron as Clan leader, and “havoc” is
Precisely what was brought to Arcona under
His rule: disorganization, disillusionment, dis-
Interest in failure from on High led quickly to
Havoc’s removal from power, and in his stead came
Loyal and honored Kelric, returned from Royal Guard
Excellence to accept the seat of Consul to Clan Arcona,
And as his ProConsul he chose Galeres’ then leader, and
Fellow Obelisk, Magus Lionheart, and as “his” replacement,
Magus elevated his Aedile, Gavin, to Quaestor, and Gavin,
In turn, chose Enahropes Entar as his Aedile.
X.
In life, and in past, evolution is Galeres’ lot, and
Following such altering fate, Enahropes went
After one standard month to aspirations more
Spiritual, converting from Obelisk to Krath and
Gavin, unable to effect his position, gave power
Over Galeres to a proven Warrior, Drakal Morth, with
Gavin himself stepping into the shoes of Aedile.
||So here is written the History of House Galeres of
Clan Arcona, forever to be kept and, as is needed,
Continued in honor and in lore so the Dark Jedi yet
To rise will know their honorable past, so better to
Conquer their glorious future.||
-Vassan Rokir
Aggressive Negotiations
The Wages of War
The end of the Fifth Great Jedi War found Clan Arcona in a time of crisis. The attack upon its interests at the outset of the war, coupled with the civil war caused by the dread Infection, had brought the mighty Clan to a weakened state it had not seen in recent memory.
Having been made Consul in the midst of the great conflict, Vassan Rokir was now responsible for Arcona’s rebuilding, and future ascension to its former glory. But the costs of the war had been high: ships destroyed, soldiers killed, the member Dark Jedi wounded both physically and spiritually. Expansion was needed, and a refilling of the Clan coffers. But they were in no state to wage another war so soon after the last.
An alternative was required.
Profiteering
Consul Rokir thus turned his sights not towards what Arcona might attain, but rather what it already possessed. The Da’jorra System was rich with dead moons, and lazy asteroids. If the mineral wealth held within these rocks could be exploited, without an undue military cost, great wealth could be gained with little risk.
The plan was not without obstacles: whatever else they might be, the members of Clan Arcona were not miners. As well, a Clan of Dark Jedi offering their goods on the open market was likely to receive a cold reception at best, and an investigation by the New Republic at worst. Arcona would need a middle man; a public face to shield its dark dealings. Consul Rokir researched mining companies, and made a list.
One out of Three
Sanyoso-Malay Corporation. GeoLodge Combine. Altarax Inc. These three organizations were singled out as efficient, and potentially malleable, allies in the mining effort. But getting any one of these legitimate entities to the bargaining table of Clan Arcona would be challenge enough. Subterfuge was required, and thus Consul Rokir called upon both the veteran and the young to bring about this diplomatic conquest.
Vassan sent the Dark Adept Halcyon Rokir Arconae, and the newly joined Protector Ma’ar Tyrius Ga-tir, to infiltrate the Atarax Inc. offices: a massive skyhook tethered to the planet Corellia. It was his hope that they would be able to convince the company’s President, Guitan Altarax, to do some negotiating. The pair surpassed the Consul’s hopes.
Using their skills in the darkside, as well as the quick-thinking required of any blooded Arconan, the veteran Sith and junior Krath insinuated themselves through the maze of the corporate complex, directly to Guitan Atarax himself. And kidnapped him.
Smuggled quickly, and quietly, out of the system and back to the Arconan throneworld of Selen, the arrogant corporate giant was brought before Consul Vassan Rokir. Altarax was shown, by a dark adapted eye, that his cooperation was inevitable. And non-negotiable.
Phase Two
To your scattered bodies go
With the pact between Clan Arcona and Altarax Inc. sealed, it then fell to the three Houses of Arcona to oversee the various aspects in establishing a profitable relationship between the chiseled corporate front and the shadowy partner it had just gained. Consul Rokir established three priorities: Security, Resource Assessment, and Mapping. In his researches of the first, an anomaly was discovered; one that might unravel the deal before it began. He called upon House Oriens Obscurum.
A weed in the garden
While meditating on the road ahead, Consul Rokir felt a ripple in the Force: a shade of the future to come.
Unbeknownst to Clan Arcona, a powerful Jedi that had once almost fallen to the dark side had been sent on a fact-finding mission to the Da’jorra system in an effort to redeem himself with the new Jedi Order. Though Vassan was not able to discern the true nature of the foe they faced, whomever it was had to be dealt with. HOO was tasked with finding out if there was a spy somewhere.
From the Eldest to the most new, the members of Oriens Obscurum worked to flush the spy out. On Boral, deep in meditation, Cymbre Solana Aquillarum Kall detected the enemy: he had disguised himself as one of the mining crew, and was headed towards Selen. The spy's cover was blown, but not before he managed to send out a report to the New Republic on what he had discovered. But, knowing he was found out, and surrounded by powerful enemies, the Jedi decided that only one course of action remained in order for him to complete his mission, and redeem himself to the Light:
The Jedi decided to assassinate Vassan Rokir.
Avoiding immediate capture, and stealing himself away on a cargo ship, the Jedi made his way into the Clan headquarters, just in time for the Consul’s regular public address on the state of the Clan. The Jedi made his move, but was challenged by Syn Kaek, Janiels "Shotgun" Morganick, and Halcyon Rokir Arconae. Despite their vast power in the dark side, the Jedi, himself a Master of the Force, held his own. As well, the conflict boiled up the darkside within the Jedi Master, further empowering him against the Arconans.
With lightsabers blazing, and the Jedi gaining the edge, the Dark Adept Halcyon Rokir Arconae, Quaestor of Oriens Obscurum, drew from the powers of the Abyss itself, and attacked the Lightsider-gone-bad with Abyssal Lightning. Psychically washed with all the pain, nightmares, and suffering the Jedi had either felt or caused in his life, he fell dead. The battle was won. The auditorium was destroyed. And no one knew what information the Jedi may have passed to the New Republic before his death.
The Coronoda System
The Coronada System was once Clan Arcona's home when part of the Emperor's Hammer. However, due to the Exodus, Coronada was abandoned and Arcona found a new home in the Dajorra System. Below is a slight description of Arcona's former home.
Coronada Prime
Coronada Prime (the main world) was a lush jungle planet. Our headquarters was a giant pyramid which hovered above the ground, suspended by powerful technology. It was located within a valley ringed by mountains, making it a most defensible position. Lord Nighthawk retained a private residence high in these mountains.
Mar Sala
The moon of Coronada Prime became home to House Qel-Droma. It was dubbed Mar Sala, and a lavish temple complex was constructed. Years later, under the guidance of Quaestor Mejas Doto, a great Cathedral was also made.
Garrida
A frigid ice planet in the Coronada System became home to House Galeres. This planet was named Garrida, and its harsh environments were tempered with numerous quality training facilities concentrating on producing mighty warriors.
Joharta
Another planet was claimed by Oriens Obscurum shortly after its creation to house the refugees of Clan Scholae Palatinae's unfortunate fate. It was a small rocky planet interrupted by patches of ice and snow, and served predominantly as a naval base - as Lord Khyron decreed that there should be one House for each Order, and the Sith were given over to Oriens. The Corellian Corvette Torment was found abandoned on the planet surface.
Note: A second version was created by al'Lan Mandragoran as part of then-Proconsul Khobai's efforts to restore Clan history. Due to the high quality of Lan's work, the second version may be downloaded in its original format. (Download)
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