Kohmin

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 * name=Kohmin
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 * founder=Niyros Ambeth
 * leader=Niyros Ambeth
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 * Niyros Ambeth
 * Qon-Iel Nordiea
 * headquarters=Telitar II
 * locations=Kohmin Grand Lodge
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 * formed={{sw|3,655 BBY}}
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 * era={{sw|Old Republic era}}
 * affiliation={{sw|Galactic Republic}} (Protectorate)

Kohmin was a {{sw|the Force|Force}}-based order. Instead of the {{sw|Jedi Order|Jedi}} or {{sw|Sith}}, the Kohmin were dedicated to the studies and usage of {{sw|Gray Jedi|non-aligned}} ways of the force. Many in the order believed in the {{sw|Unifying Force}}, and taught all students of the unbiased entity. The organization had few followers, containing only approximately 23 practitioners by the beginning of the {{sw|Cold War}}. They are pledged to the duties of the {{sw|Galactic Republic}}, and are often contracted into being soldiers, healers, or special operatives.

The Force
Kohmin believed that the Force did not have a light or a dark side, but instead, an impartial entity. This led to beliefs that there were no powers that align with either side of the force. It was common to survey that power was fed from the will of the force-user. The more that the force-user dedicated himself or herself into the force, the more able they will become. visions were coveted amongst the members of the Kohmin, because they thought that visions were signs of strength and ability. Before any member could become an Adept, they must receive a premonition from the Force, but this led to many mock visions amongst members and their ultimate departure from the order.

Pilgrimage
Before a member of the Kohmin could become a Novice, they must first go through a pilgrimage. The trip had to pertain to all of the "Characteristics of a True Kohmin." The expedition also meant leaving the planet, and wandering amidst the galaxy until all of the characteristics have been adapted into his or her life. Pilgrimages can last anywhere from a month to several years. It was rare for any fatalities of apprentices during their times off-world.

Creed
The Kohmin Creed was the common beliefs of the Kohmin. It included the "Characteristics of a True Kohmin." Any notable breaking of the Kohmin usually led to dismissal of the organization.

The Kohmin Creed reads as follows:

"Kohmin, our dwelling. Our life. Our hope. The Force will carry us as we use it for its own sake. To posses it is a gift, and shall be treated appropriately. Must it be provoked, if not done for justice? Condemn those who use it for their ultimate gain, for the Force is for passion, and iniquity be released.

''Humble must a user be to the gift of the universe. Amongst the smallest of beings gather the power of mighty.''

''Compassionate must a user be to the heart of the universe. For whom does not posses, we must condone.

''True must a user be to the life of the universe. The tongue is a tool like the will of the Force.

''Passionate must a user be to the spirit of the universe. As the force connects us, must we connect too.

''Sacrificial must a user be to the giver of the universe. Nothing compares to the gift we behold.

''Guardian must a user be to the guardian of the universe. The gift can give more than the power witheld.

Amongst brotheren, must the Force set us free."

Origins
Niyros Ambeth was an explorer who happened to travel to the uninhabited planet of Telitar II off a transport cruiser,. There, he found an abandoned hut that was made on the coast of the largest continent. There, he found five holocrons created by. Each of the holocrons were segments of the beliefs and teachings of Bindo, which included knowledge of an unbiased force. After months of self-training, Ambeth had mastered the arts of the gray force. Upon the discovery, he arrived at to speak with the Jedi Order about the "gray force." His speech caused an uproar within the council, and Niyros was banned from the temple. However, a small amount of Jedi left the order to follow Ambeth and learn his teachings. The twenty Jedi soon accepted the knowledge of the gray Jedi, and practiced it. Ambeth wanted to create a bigger teaching studio, and decided to make the Kohmin Grand Lodge. Upon the creation, the gray-force users were notorious amongst the Jedi Order as the Kohmin. The name was adopted amongst Ambeth's pupils, and the order was created.

Founding
Eventually, students would become adept in the teachings, but Ambeth wanted to keep structure amongst those who graduated from being his students. He started an order, which retained the name Kohmin. It started with ranks and his own beliefs. The Kohmin Creed was created to help those who were to partake in the new order.