<strong>Destiny Pool:</strong>2 Dark Side<br/><hr/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Out of Character</div><div class="spoiler_body">Lass: adds 1 dark side pip, and 1 light side pip to any force power checks made in the Ilum temple. <br/><br/>Laera's Discipline check: 1 success, 4 threats. (http://orokos.com/roll/752839)<br/>Laera: adds 2 dark side pips to any force power checks made.<br/></div></div><br/>The three Jedi sat, and attempted to focus their minds amidst the howling storm, to find the quiet centre of things. Yet the storm itself seemed to intrude upon the thoughts, its wailing ever-present at the edges of the mind. The spirit of the world seemed restless, as the Galaxy itself was restless, and was keen to test all who would trespass. Even in that stoic centre of Jedi calm, the storm seemed to prey upon every wicked impulse: doubt, impatience, desire... And though it could not breach the peace entirely, it seemed satisfied that it had tested the three thoroughly. The storm subsided, but left a feeling in the air, like a palpable smugness that seemed to drive home the lingering unease.<br/><br/>Nevertheless, when they opened their eyes sunlight filtered in through the antechamber. Master Sydeer regarded her students pensively. "It appears we have passed this first test," she mused. "The trial proper may begin." Raising her hand, the Togruta reached out with the force, manipulating the arcane mechanism until the faint light of Ilum's dying star was focused on the frozen waterfall that barred further entry. With startling speed the ice began to drip, crack, and finally collapse in a rush of water that pooled about the ankles of the three jedi.<br/><br/>Then a steady ticking sound could be heard echoing through the chamber. The focusing mechanism began rotating ever so slowly, inching back towards its initial position. As it did so, the beam of light began to narrow, sinking towards the floor. And as the light receded, the ice began to reform.<br/><br/>"You have until the light fades to find your crystal," Master Sydeer said. "Do not be late."<br/><br/>Laera glanced over at Lass, letting her fellow Padawan lead the way, as she usually did. As they stepped through the archway, deeper into the crystalline cavern, she whispered, "May the Force be with You."