Guardians of Cerberus

"In the end, we are one, believe sacrifice is not only necessary but expected from all those that follow Cerberus.The ends justify the means no matter what the cost. Balance in all things is the goal, not the will or calling of neither Ashla nor Bogan ."   House of CerberusGrand Guardian Xendor XXII                        

Biographical History

Guardians of the Breath Lore 

                The Guardians of the Breath were the ancient 'Kashi' mystics who were able to control what they called 'The Breath' 'while others called "The Force".' However, though they share some similarities with most force users that followed ever since. It is their adherence to life and firm belief in the symbiotic cycle of Ashla and Bogan. That somewhat resembles closely their Jedi rather than Sith counterparts. Their strong held belief of the sacredness of the breath teaching made it so that they kept no written nor physical records of it, as the Kashi believed it was blasphemy to keep records and journals of these in written form. Instead, they were kept in oral traditions: in line with their long-held traditions in the" breath".

                  While many tens of thousands of Kashi sought to join the order each year, only a handful was selected for training. Increasing levels of ability and training granted the Guardians higher and higher "Levels of Attainment". Off-worlders who petitioned for membership almost always were imprisoned for life in the dark prisons of the Kashi Mer Dynasty. Whose fate was unknown and had been wildly believed to have been simply offered the choice of the "Noble death". They were either offered as the willing sacrifice in the Guardians Temples or to participate in the sacred life cycle.

                The Guardians specialized in uses of the "Breath/Force" into several different areas: One being that promoted the Plant Surge growth of crops or Force Healing. They also used the "breath" to grant them precognitive Farseeing visions. For strict use of upholding the Kashi belief in the defense of sacred cycle of life and nothing more.

Guardians of Cerberus Lore 

The Early Years...

Thru the duration of their existence, the Guardians of the Breath had to occasionally. As means of last resort, in line with their strict adherence to their sacred belief regarding life. Exile rather than put to death members of their own. Those few who were tried and found to have committed the most graves of sins broke away from the Breath's sacred cycle. Of these included some of the Guardians who chose to turn away from Ashlan to instead invoke Bogan. Choosing to follow his prophet Cerberus, Lord of Chaos. Going against the sacred teaching of " The Breath" and these outcast or exiled later on banded together. Forming and lay the early foundation of what soon was to know " The House of Cerberus, Grand Guardian of Chaos".

Ronin Wendigo

"In the end we are one, and we believe sacrifice is necessary.The ends justifies the means. I, more often than not, agree.Peace and Balance in all things is the goal of every Kashi.

For they know they are earned not given freely."


*** House of Cerberus; Grand Guardian of Kashi XXII

=Biography=

== The Early years... ==

As a young boy, Ronin grew up never knowing anything about his family, past or even his name. For as best could recall, spent much of his early part of youth as an orphan. One of a handful of survivors rescued from a Slaver ring bust by the Republic. Found with neither any identification paper nor record in their database, he was eventually place in the orphanage. Until he either came of age or adopted into a new family.

However, while there he had a rough time fitting in for it seem. He exhibited strange traits and behavior which none. Of the caseworkers, children or countless foster family could not tolerate nor understood. Which later on lead to disappointments and heart ache, as he is grew up. Which lead to him eventually run away on his own at age 12.

==Life on the run...==

Wandering the universe and vast territories. Doing odd job wherever he could work or stowing away in different crafts. In order support himself and elude the dangers of life out on his own . He either An old Smuggler Captain named Jarrod who despite everything treated him as if he was his own takes in whenever his special abilities were ever found out, going from one planet to another till, he got older and later. Until one day when he was 15 during a re supply stop in one of Corellian’s ports. They were ambushed and they had to flee. Later captured they are huddled to a secret location where he finds out the truth about Jarrod. Whom it turns out to be was a CorSec Agent named Ronin Conner working on a special undercover assignment, With a Corellian Jedi named Kyle Kincade.

After which when he recovers is pull out of the assignment which is declared a failure and inconclusive. Jarrod is crippled by his injury, demoted to a desk job. His captors then see Ronin as a liability and with his rap sheet uncovered. Was slated to be shipped to maximum-security prison when Jarrod intervenes in his behalf with the help of a close friend. They are able to secure for him an optional sentence, a chance to choose where in he is offered a chance. To be take under Jarrod's friends guidance with the possibility of securing a pardon for his crimes. This after much thought he comes to decide to take and end up being released to Jedi Knight Kyle Kincade custody.

==A chance for a fresh start...==

Then shipped to an undisclosed training facility where he spends the next 3 yrs. On the other hand, so. Where finally Kyle understands his unknown skills. Of that being to be that, he was Force Sensitive enough to be trained. However, due to his age and seem dark past he was not allow to be trained. By those in the Jedi temple where Kyle was, so instead he did his best to help him cope with his untapped gift as best he could. The CorSec then recruits graduating at the top of his class Ronin. As part of their undercover unit and starts his career. As a scout with them then working his way up to Agent status.

He then eventually earn when tragedy strikes Jarrod and Kyle dies in action during an assignment. Sometime during one of their mission on top of that. Ronin is caught in a controversial case, which gets him suspended. Alone and unsure of his future he resign his post and go into piracy, piloting his own ship and taking his chances in uncovering his own past, and maybe clearing his name...

==The path towards the light...==

Soon after time passed and he eventually during one of his travel. Comes across a job that lead him to deliver a package to the then Jedi Temple where as fate would have it. He comes across Jedi Master Sky Kerberos who persuade him to yet join the Jedi Ranks.

Taking him in as her own apprentice, he eventually rises to the rank of Jedi Knight. Fighting and standing along side the other Jedi until eventually taking an apprentice of his own. However, eventually having lost his Master during a battle right in front of him. In addition, unable to do nothing he eventually looses his faith and conviction to the Jedi Order.Setting off into a destructive downward spiral into darkness where the outcome was inevitable.

==The turn of the tide...==

In addition, later on during a confrontation on the planet Kashyyk. Ronin yet again left to face his former Master now turn Sith. Going under the name Horsewoman of Conquest, one of the 4 of mentioned in of the Sith prophecy of old.She eventually come to call him back to his side and yet again follow her. As he once did as her apprentice in which case. He then willingly followed and at the same time earn for them 2 Jedi captives.

By then after eventually heed her call and come to join them after Leaving the Jedi Order behind. He ends up become a Sith himself under the apprentice of Sith Master Anubis. Rise to the rank of Knight and participating. In a covert raid into the heart of the Jedi Brother Temple itself where in. A number of casualty amongst the Jedi and their padawan was inflicted before they departed.And yet again on the planet Naboo where in he cross blades with some former Jedi brethren.And come to be chosen later on to participate in .

==The path ahead???==

Having come so close to death while aid one of his Sith, Master Bane Nathos. After he set upon war against the Wookies. Facing off with one of the deadly Force adversary, that being the Vongs. He is wounded and inflicted by their deadly poison he. Makes good his escape and kidnaps the Village chieftain he then contacts the Republic.

Who sends Senator Arin Elis ,who broker a deal with him where in after return the Wookiee Chieftain alive and well. He is provided medical help and pardon for his crimes in return for service rendered. He ends up serving under their command up until the dark times of there Republic where in. Under the reign of the Supreme Chancellor Kael. Darkness reign over the land and he along with a few dedicated loyal individuals. Broke off and began the new Rebellion...hope to bring peace to the broken galaxy once again.he

==The path to Darkness==

And so it was during a chance meeting again with an old acquaintance of him named Spade. He came to come across a Sith Knight names Malcom, who after taunting him for a time ended up capturing him. And in the process kept him alive long enough to try and turn him. With the aid of a old Friend of his named Tris Draclau both were able to find his one weakness.That being his loyalty to his old Master Sky which then exploited and use to turn him.

And now having return to being A Sith knight he came to fight in a few of their battles. One of which is Ruusan, where he came upon and captured Jedi Jessari a noted healer. Whom after a brief encounter convinced her to heal his fractured mind. So now with his newly regain past Ronin comes to slowly be reminded of his heritage.

Having earn the next rank in the current Sith Order he now slowly begin to piece together. Who he really is and forge a new path for himself. Come heaven or hell,The legacy has been awaken within him...

==The Legacy==

So it seem a new chapter is written and has begun in his unending saga that is his life.For it seem out of the shadows a new revelation comes to light. As the dust settled after the unexpected coup within the Sith ranks and learning new insights to his Masters where abouts. Ronin in his despair came to unintentionally end up back in Lianna, driven by some unknown urgency. He eventually makes his way towards the lone tower where once in his life he had hope to have found peace in the arms of another. Whom in the chaos that soon followed after the Republics collapse he had thought lost to him.

Suddenly appeared and rekindled the fire in his heart and logging for her. Only seem after a short exchange of words the truth behind her disappearance came to light. With it the realization of the fruit that was born of that one faithfully night. When worlds have seem to collide and new hope and life sprung from the ashes....leading to them eventually heading out. The legacy of their union....Faith Darklighter Wendigo.

Of which against all odds they'd hope to keep a secret to the world know only to a chosen few her existence along with their union. They hope would never be revealed till the right time came....hide it all in the shadows. A forbidden love that they hope would stand the test of time for year to come.

==Crayat Dawn==

====Manufacturer: Corellian Engineering Corporation ====

Model: YT-1930

Class: Light freighter

Technical specifications

Length: 35 meters

Hyperdrive rating: Class 2

Shielding: Equipped

Navigation system: Equipped

Armament: Laser cannon turret (1)

Crew: 2

Passengers: 6

Cargo capacity: 200 metric tons

Consumables: 4 months

Z Headhunter ship: Black Wraith

Fine line between Ashla edge and Bogan abyss.

Intro

        Standing on the precipice of the jagged cliff overlooking the vast wasteland beyond he stood.Feeling the faint warm breeze brush over his face as overhead the gleaming light of twin suns hung low over the ashen shade skyline. Casting a faintly long shadow over the horizon as he looked ahead. With a heavy heart and old memories came to flash briefly in his mind as a faint sigh escape his dry slightly chapped lips. For even now the memory of her lingers in his mind as did the heavy burden of guilt.  Knowing all too well the choice had been made and there was no going back on it now. Thought the path was no less uncertain as the dew drops that was to these barren lands. 

        And so it was that as he slightly shifter where he stood that fine grain of sand beneath his feet shifted. As such that a sliver of it loosen to gently drizzle off from the cliff edge under his feet. Sending a fine powder of dirt to slowly linger in the air before dropping to the earth below.  As the thought lingers in his mind as it sought out meaning and purpose for the days ahead. As slowly but surely the twin sunlight slowly faded and drop beyond the horizon. 

The wisdom of the Breath is revealed through these words.We work in the Bogan shadow to serve the Ashlan will.We are Guardians of the Breath.Nothing is true as there is no divide between shadow or lights everything is permitted In service of the "Breath".

To our Creed we hold true:

"Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent life."

"Hide in plain sight, be one with the crowd."

"Never compromise the Brotherhood"

Chapter 1

It then seemed that the day started just like any other with him waking from his deep slumber to the smell of the freshly cooked meal heavy in the air. As his mother had awoken early to pick off the fresh berries that grew ever so often over at the south ridge of their humble home. Was now hunched over the stove cooking their morning meal. Just as his father who had just finished working on one their family speeder walked into the main door. That he then with a faint smile of contentment on his face sat up and after hitting the fresher set off towards the dining room. Awaiting eagerly to dig into the fresh berry bread and drink up his glass of blue milk. When unexpectedly his father froze midway entering thru the hall connecting the main foyer to the dining room of the home. Tilting his head slightly he then quickly shifts his attention towards him and spoke.

" Go find your mother and stay with her son...."

Then just as soon the light fade and he was then thrust into the darkness where with every ounce of strength he had. He tried to call out to them just as tears stream down his face at which time he then. Awoke to sit up straight out his cot panting hard just as his eyes open wide. See that it was just all a dream that here he still lay in one the bunks alongside the other refugee. All seem except for him were either fast asleep or try to for the most part. Having had quite the trying day of thankfully saved from the slave pit or market. When after experiencing some technical problem while on a route. The ship they were in was corner then detained by Republic allied forces. Who happens to be in the sector after having been called upon to patrol the area. 

....to be continued