The Rebel Faction

Allysha had been meditating in the courtyard for several hours. She then noticed that Jelan had approached her from behind. The Twi'Lek had been accepted as a Nightsister Learner and was now a part of the clan.

"I know you're there sister. Perhaps it's time you're educated on the people who live here. There is a ceremony the Lexians are performing later that you may want to see." Allysha opened her eyes and slowly turned to face Jelan. She rose to her feet and began to walk. "Follow me to the village sister."

As the two walked, Allysha explained the relationship the Nightsisters had with the Lexians. How they viewed them as goddesses brought to this world to lead them. She also described her homeworld of Dathomir and the similarities the Dathomiri and Lexians had.

Before reaching the village, Allysha guided Jelan off the pathway and over to a lightly wooded area overlooking a valley. "Come here sister, let me show you something." Allysha pointed down in the valley. "Look."

Down in the valley were three adult rancors roaming about. They were magnificent looking creatures and seemed to be the very embodyment of the Nightsisters' power. A Nightsister felt a connection to the animals and was naturally facinated by them.

"Amazing, aren't they sister?" Allysha aksed with a dark smile on her face.

Allysha returned Jelan's smile. She was pleased Jelan had reacted as she did, like a Nightsister would.

As they continued to look at the animals, Lexus had walked up behind them. "We are being assembled in the temple courtyard. All are ordered to attend." Allysha walked towards Lexus. "Of course Lexus." Allysha turned to Jelan, motioning her to follow. "Come with us sister. I'll show you the village later."

The three began to head towards the temple and Allysha took Lexus' side. "Why are we being assembled?" Lexus looked to Allysha giving her a sly grin. "Selene has an announcement to make." Allysha then knodded her head in acknowledgement as they continued to the temple.

Selene walked slowly into the courtyard where the Nightsister Learners had gathered. Each of them bowed their heads in a show of respect to their Matriarch. As she silently strode among them, looking each of them in their eyes. Selene wanted to gauge each of the new Learners.

"You are among the chosen ones my sisters. Chosen to become the first to be taught the secrets in the Book of Shadows for many years. If you are meant to master what you are taught you shall be successful. If you are not, you will die."

Selene now stood before the entire group of Learners. "If you feel this is not your calling, leave now." Selene continued to look at each of the sisters as she waited. None of them left where they stood.

Selene now turned to look behind herself. A dark figure who was hidden in the shadows could barely be seen. She then turned back to the Learners. "This is Surpanakha, she will also be training you. Show her the respect she deserves."

The Learners then bowed their heads as Surpanakha appoached.