Forum:Order of Dai Bendu development

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This forum is going to be used to develop the . Here is what we know about them so far. Basically, they’re monks, hence “Bendu monks.” They came to be on the planet Thape (prior to coming to Tython) and consisted of monks dedicated to non-confrontation and the study of numerology. They believed that the number eight represented the unification of the galaxy by the Force, hence the eight-spoked circular Bendu seal, the Insignia of Unity, used by the Republic.

So we also know that they came together with priests, philosophers, warriors, and the other two factions on Tython to learn more about the Force. I won’t go into too much detail here, since we all know what was devised for the backstory here.

Things to develop

 * 1) We need to develop a specific backstory/history for this faction prior to coming to Tython, as well as the ten thousand years between the arrival of Tython and the Force Wars. We will need to pay specific attention to what we are also developing for the other two factions.
 * 2) We need to develop their customs, their beliefs, their culture, societal practices, where they lived, how they lived, etc. That’s going to be a fairly lengthy discussion, but developing stuff like that is awesome.
 * 3) We need to develop the workings of the order itself, specifically their ranks, practices, etc.

So with those in mind, I think it’s safe to say we can begin this discussion. NOTE: If you feel we need to add anything else to the list of things to develop if, bring it up on the talk page just we can all make sure we’re not adding anything that’s irrelevant.

Backstory/history
Just a note, since we've had a few people say in the past few days “don’t decide anything, I have some ideas I can’t bring up for a few hours,” I think it’s safe to say we’re all entitled to do that. As a collaborative project, it’s important that everyone be able to bring their ideas to the table before we make a decision. - Brandon Rhea  (talk) 19:33, September 10, 2009 (UTC)
 * Perhaps they could have simply started out as a simple group of philosophers who hit upon the idea of the Force, among other ideas. Eventually, due to the oppression of the Rakata or discrimination from their fellows, they decide to head with like-minded people to Tython on 'borrowed' spaceships where they can be in peace. That's basically my two cents. Unit 8311 [[Image:1110 Big small.jpg|20px]] Talk!  19:37, September 10, 2009 (UTC)

Interesting things to consider there. In case anyone was wondering why I said there the "don't decide" thing above, it's also because I have a number of ideas for all three factions that I'd like to bring to the table, but I'm going to be leaving for a few hours in just a minute. - Brandon Rhea  (talk) 19:41, September 10, 2009 (UTC)


 * Like Unit said before, this should be the peaceful wing of the lightside coalition, leaving the more militant wing to the Paladins IMO. I hate to compare this to KOTOR, but these would be like the ancestors Jedi Consular class and the paladins would be the Guardian's ancestors. - I am the Chosen One Train me, I will bring balance...Archive 22:29, September 10, 2009 (UTC)

That's actually a very good comparison, and a very good idea I think. Regardless, I do think we need to stick to the backstory a bit more for now (but great idea nonetheless). I'm on and off for the next little while, but I myself do have some backstory ideas that I'm going to put forward. I love groups like the Dai Bendu so a lot of my ideas are going towards this one. =P - Brandon Rhea  (talk) 22:31, September 10, 2009 (UTC)


 * I think that these should be different from the Chatos Academy in the idea that they never think that it will come to war; that they try and distance themselves from the Followers of Palawa and, indeed, the Chatos, in an attempt to stay as neutral and as far away from conflict as possible. I think that, initially, they could have been one with the Chatos Academy, however split either after or before coming to Tython, due to slightly differing ideas. Therefore, I think these should be very fundamentalist, allowing little room for interpretation and no room for diverging from their rules. As such, I don't think that they'd be on particularly good terms with the Chatos Academy, frowning upon them as such, but without being actual enemies. --Darth tom  (Message me) (Contributions) 08:02, September 11, 2009 (UTC)

To compound on this I think that, when the war comes, the Bendu wouldn't really know of diverging ideals and would think that no one would escalate this to a whole new level, which would mean that war, say, happened. No one would attack them, and they'd be very surprised when they were dragged into it, and very, very surprised at the loss of life. --Darth tom  (Message me) (Contributions) 08:07, September 11, 2009 (UTC)


 * If there's a split in one group to make them two, it can't be after. They're already established in canon and the backstory as being different before coming to Tython. Not that I like the idea of them being one, though. Just saying. - Brandon Rhea Rebel symbol Blue.png (talk) 08:11, September 11, 2009 (UTC)
 * I like the "split" idea, but it would have to be way before they go to Tython, as Rhea pointed out. --Wylindsig.png (Conference Room)  18:46, September 11, 2009 (UTC)


 * I am not quite sure I like the whole idea of the Bendu and the Paladin's being tenuous allies, I don't think they would go by the creed of "An enemy of my enemy is my friend," like you are suggesting. That doesn't seem very light side like. - I am the Chosen One Train me, I will bring balance...Archive 04:51, September 12, 2009 (UTC)

I don't think that's what was implied, unless I'm missing something. They'd be friends, just friends with different opinions who take different actions. - Brandon Rhea  (talk) 04:53, September 12, 2009 (UTC)


 * "they try and distance themselves from the Followers of Palawa and, indeed, the Chatos, in an attempt to stay as neutral and as far away from conflict as possible.... I think these should be very fundamentalist, allowing little room for interpretation and no room for diverging from their rules. As such, I don't think that they'd be on particularly good terms with the Chatos Academy, frowning upon them as such, but without being actual enemies."


 * That to me implies that they are nothing more, but groups that are exploiting each other for the benefit of themselves and that they are not true and selfless allies like they are supposed to be. It seems to stray too far from what we established they should be like. IMO.- I am the Chosen One Train me, I will bring balance...Archive 04:58, September 12, 2009 (UTC)