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Post by Ragasaurus-Rex on Jul 22, 2009 19:42:43 GMT -5
Tycen thought for a moment if there was anything else he wanted to know and the only question he really wondered about now was what the things he would be learning are, not waiting for the other man and guessing Oron didn't have anything else to say Tycen spoke.
"When does the training begin?" He sounded a bit impatient, Arms crossed his index finger tabbing against his upper arm he waited for a reply
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Post by Zero on Jul 22, 2009 22:24:04 GMT -5
Ash smiled very slightly at Tycen's impatience. He remembered when he use to be as brash and straightforward as him, but that was mostly gone. His spirit told a different story, for he was just as eager as him to get started.
Calm yourself, Tycen. We will start when the time is right. For now, Wait for other people to ask their questions. [/sub]
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Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Jul 23, 2009 9:32:16 GMT -5
"In due time... in due time." said Anjuu as he looked upon the four and then turned to the horizon as the sun was setting there was a good ten minutes while the land began to grow dark, and the full moon was coming out. "Tell me what do you see when you look into the full moon?"
Revan was one of the first to respond gazing up into the moon. "I see the falsehood of light. The moon is pretending to be light when in fact it gives off no light, but steals it's light from another source.... I also feel.... emptiness... as if what the moon is..... is actually hollow." said Revan before looking back to Anjuu.
"Why are you afraid of the light, Revan?" asked Anjuu calmly, and it wasn't long before Revan answered. "I don't know...." Anjuu then waited for the other's responces, depending on what they saw in a full moon could give him insight into their soul, if they took it seriously at least.
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Post by Zero on Jul 25, 2009 23:28:17 GMT -5
((Well, for lack of everyone else posting, I guess I will go again, just to get this thing moving. hehe.))
Ash remained silent as Anjuu looked at the setting sun. After about five minutes of watching some wildlife around them, Ash did the same. He waited for someone to speak, and it was Anjuu who did so, asking them a question about what they see in the moon. Ash gazed at it while Karite spoke. When he was done, Ash put in what he saw.
I see that of a new life. The moon signifies the new day is on the way, and with that, a chance to forge a new life, but if that is good or not is to to one who has that chance. I also see the death of many hidden behind false life.
What Ash spoke of was illusions, and he had a feeling that Anjuu was trying to get a little insight on their soul. While he was speaking, he added, in his mind, little visions of what he was seeing as he spoke. The forging of the new life was about Ash going to the Jedi temple, and the hidden death was the new 'jedi' hiding their evil ways behind their title, even though they supposedly use the darkside in helpful ways and say they aren't evil. [/sub]
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Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Jul 27, 2009 12:08:20 GMT -5
Anjuu considered their answers very carefully before moving on. "Perhaps you two will understand when the time comes, but we can move to training, reflect on the laws of Chinine for you may need them in the future..." said Anjuu before standing upon his feet once more.
"The Kumori fought their opponent not only physically but also their mind." said Anjuu as he closed his eyes for a moment and Anjuu seemed to multiply, multiple forms of him forming up from the shadows of the ground. "The Kumori trained in the Body, Mind, and Spirit. This is the first of the three. The Shadow Art of the Body. Clone, or simply Force Clone. Before you try this let me tell you how it works."
The Anjuu's began to move forward to each one of them and placed a hand upon their shoulders. They would feel the pressure as if a real hand had been placed upon their shoulder.
"A Shadow clone is nothing more then an illusion it is not real... but the power behind it, is very real. A Kumori is able to manipulate the shadows into a likeness of their own body making a carbon copy of yourself which could be used for a multitude of things." said Anjuu as the clones faded from view, however the pressure of the hand upon their shoulders were still there to demonstrate what was really going on. "The clones are the illusion to keep your opponent chasing their shadows, while you are the one really manipulating the world. By using telekensis these shadow 'clones' can become very real in the eyes of your opponents. You may want to make a note, that they are fragile and if they are hit you probably wont be able to maintain enough focus to keep them together."
Anjuu then smirked for a moment motioning for them to now try. Revan was astonished, this was how Nanashi could be in multiple places at once, however there was a great price to pay for that it seemed. Nanashi meditated for hours every day improving his focus, and now Revan understood why that was important, especially to this Kumori fighting style. With that he reached for the force feeling it suddenly surround him with it's presence and he began to try and manipulate the shadows.
Slowly the Shadows on the ground began to come off the ground and slowly take form. It was all black as it began to rise to that about Karite's health before the features were made. It was harder then he thought for he had to remember what he looked like and hold the illusion in place. He however managed to summon up an illusion of himself and began to see how controlling an illusion went. It was rather easy for he only had to think about what it had to do. If he was in a battle situation fighting with that and his own body would be much more difficult. He tried to shake the shadow clones hand but when he clasped it's hand it only disappeared, as if his mind had just been disrupted by an unwanted thought.
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Post by bruinfamer on Jul 29, 2009 15:21:45 GMT -5
Thinking about what Anjuu said, this brought Oron back to his old days of the Kumori, unless it was an ancestor of his of course. "When I look at the moon, I see the light of the moon and the darkness of the night. The darkness engulfs the light but when the time is up, light prevails." he said after Ash gave his interpretation. Shadow Arts was a concept in which Oron learned the basics a while back. Again, was it instincts? Who knows. Following Anju's action, Oron focused on the shadows around him. Suddenly, two shadow clones began taking form. They were very black and stood next to Oron, one on each side.
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Post by Zero on Jul 29, 2009 16:45:49 GMT -5
Finally, some Training. Now this would be able to help me with assassination and battle.
Ash closed his eyes and centered himself as he listened to Anjuu speak about the shadow clone, and how it worked and what it did. Even if it was an illusion, and would be able to manipulate what the clone did. Ash leaned against a tree, eyes closed, and focused on the shadows around him.
Slowly, two puddles formed and started to rise from the ground. When they reached Ash's height, the oblong blobs took on a humanoid shape. After a couple of moment's, Ash gave them each a body: one was in Ash's florescent green armor, while the other one was the more human Ash before he underwent his change. The main difference between this one and what Ash was now was it had a less defined cut body, no white hair, and its face was not as angled. It also seemed to be shorter, but that may just be a trick of Ash's eyes. Ash didn't know his body enough to make a clone out of it yet, but his armor and old body, it was relatively easy. [/sub]
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Post by Ragasaurus-Rex on Jul 30, 2009 21:31:41 GMT -5
Tycen attempted to do as Oron, Ash, And Revan, He looked down at his shadow setting on the cold ground, focusing on it he thought about it moving up and taking his form, But instead it remained unmoving unless Tycen himself did so, This was more then likely doe to his lack of any training in the force until this day, He tried once more and for a moment he thought it had worked when the shadow started to expand but it turned out that it was really just leafs of a tree or some other object flying through the air behind him, Tycen started to feel more to a little angry about clearly being the weakest in terms of what was known about the force, He spit and look as if he continued trying move his shadow, Only now trying to conjure it with his hands.
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Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Aug 2, 2009 17:17:40 GMT -5
Anjuu's attention turned to that of Tycen as he extended out his influence to help a sence of calm upon Tycen. "Do not try and force it Tycen, instead let it flow. It's not a thing you should have to with great mental strain. It should flow forth almost without effort." said Anjuu as he waited for Tycen to try once again. The others would have to wait for now.
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Post by Ragasaurus-Rex on Aug 2, 2009 21:13:14 GMT -5
Tycen took a deep breath as he started to calm down and hear what, Anjuu, said telling him to, "let it Flow." So he tried to do that, Tried to let go and feel the Force he should be able to do that as he was force sensitive, He calmed his mind And focused on the same shadow only without the same intensity as before, He began to, As Anjuu said "Flow" with the force Tycen shut his eyes feeling it within himself,
"Let it flow." He said while he attempted to raise the shadow.
The shadow started to slowly drift upward-it looked like water flying in a upward circle-as it was moving up it was expanding to mach his build, before it got any larger Tycen's focus snapped and he opened his eyes seeing the vary end of the shadow fall back to where it came from, Tycen continued to look into the shadow saying nothing.
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Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Aug 3, 2009 2:02:17 GMT -5
"Good. With a bit of practice you'll get better. It's important to remember this should never be the main form of your offense. These technices are to deceive your opponent. Make him look left while you do something off to the right. Make him duck when he should have weaved. Get the picture?" Said Anjuu to Tycen but infact he was once again talking to the whole group. He then turned his attention to explainning the next technice.
"Shadow clone is the art of the body, but now we shall move onto the Shadow art of the spirit. This is the move most known as the 'Shadow Arts.' The real name however is Konisu, which means 'Spirit transfer.' I must warn you against the dangers of using this technice. Those who use it are at risk of losing their lives to the madness of the void, as well as those who dwell within. Most kumori are prepared years before learning this technice." said Anjuu as held a grim expression. Revan knew first hand the void, Lord Nanashi had brought him into the void to travel more then once. "I warn you now, you may lose more then you bargin for...."
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Post by Zero on Aug 4, 2009 14:45:59 GMT -5
So this shadow art of the spirit can be deadly if not used carefully, maybe not in body, but in spirit? Sounds like something that I live through daily, just now its on the outside, rather than in my head.
Ash sighed slightly popping his neck and withdrew into the inner roots of his mind. There, he brought out his inner Ki-So-Longe. Listen up. You are going to help me with this next part of my training, like it or not. Fine. This should be fun. Shut it and get ready.
Ash squinted his eyes when he opened them. He was hiding them going from gray to red. Other than that, nothing else about his eyes changed. In the force, though, he went from being more aligned with the light to treading the thin line in between light and darkness.
When around the other 'jedi' Ash let his entire Ki blood show, aligning himself with darkness. He only let enough Ki show to easily get him though this test, and he hoped that no one noticed his change in the force. [/sub]
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Post by Ragasaurus-Rex on Aug 7, 2009 6:33:00 GMT -5
Tycen felt satisfied that he was able to clear the first shadow art and it made him realize that, One doesn't need years of training before they are able to learn the teachings of the force on a advanced level, All they needed was the raw force power and a good teacher, Which Anjuu seemed to be.
However has good as Tycen felt about being able to-however difficult it may be-preform the Shadow clone he knew it could have been better and that was what he strives for, Being the best. And so he would do even more to try and successfully perform the next force power they would be learning, He got ready be trying to calm his mind before they started.
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Post by bruinfamer on Aug 7, 2009 7:22:55 GMT -5
Oron listened to Anjuu as he talked about Konisu. He had remembered being taught Shadow Arts back in the day but was never told about staying in there too long. As the sun began to set behind some trees and created some shadows, Oron walked over to the shadows and used Konisu to enter the void. It was scary as fuck. Kuragari began swarming him, Oron trying to flee them. I warn you now, you may lose more then you bargain for...., Anjuu's voice echoing in Oron. Closing his eyes as the Kuragari swarmed him, he left the void and came out the same exact spot he entered.
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Post by Zilfer Of Shadows... on Aug 7, 2009 15:38:16 GMT -5
"Konisu, as Oron just kindly demonstrated is a technice that allows you to go into a different dimension. One exactly like our own but different. As I said before it is dangerous because it is populated with Kuragari or dark spirits that given the chance will try and posess you. A few kumori have gone in and never returned while others have come out with completely different personalities." said Anjuu before he started to meld with the shadows slowly sinking downwards into it only to reappear a few seconds behind the group. "Do not mistake this ability for teleportation, because the length it takes you to travel the distance between two points is still the same, you can just do it, unhindered."
Anjuu stepped forward towards the group once more, and Revan wondered if he'd be able to pull off this technice, he didn't know exactly how it was done. Lord Nanashi he once described it as reaching out for everything that was dark in the galaxy.
"You must be touching shadows when you do this technice, so this technice is harder to pull off in board daylight especially when there are no shadows around. Everyone close your eyes and reach out with the force." instructed Anjuu as he himself closed his eyes, so did Revan. "Reach out and feel the darkness, evil, and everything wrong with the galaxy. What you feel is just beyond the other side. The void, which you can feel probably feel pulling you even now. Pull yourself into it's embrace, and try to focus as long as you can. Beginners can only remain in the void for a few seconds at most, but do not fret it becomes easier with time. I warn you though, the Kuragari have been more active as of late...."
Revan took the words to heart as he reached outwards, trying to feel what Anjuu had described. Suddenly he felt something, as if it had been there all along and he had simply been ignoring it. Like the big bad wolf blowing on the outside of your house, but you didn't notice a thing. He felt himself being pulled to it and allowed himself to move faster to it. He felt a cooling sensation all over his body as he opened his eyes he stood near the creek, everything was darker. There was still light but everything seemed to be in shades of black and grey. He saw movement off to the side and turned to look but he had already lost his connection and faded from the void only to end up once again back on Chinine.
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