The Order of the Nine Blades

'And from the Darkness rose The Order of the Nine, sith devoted to the philosophy of The Nine Blades, an ancient set of techniques and disciplines once banned by the Dark Council for it's indomitable potency of pure force energy; for neither users of the light or dark sides could master The Nine Blades. Only Those in perfect Harmony.'

One of the great Orders to arise during the times of The Great Galactic War.

Background
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The Nine Blades
1. The Blade of Defense.

The first and foremost of the blades was The Blade of Defense, a multiple tiered discipline that was taught to new acolytes at the most basic tier. It included the basics of swordplay and force techniques and masterings.

Devotees of the Blade of Defense study advanced tiers, learning many advanced techniques and saber forms. Many saberists prefer the First Blade’s sword forms as their first or second choice due to it’s almost unbreakable defense and powerful attacks.

2. The Blade of Aggression.

Probably the most practiced discipline among new initiates and Acolytes is the Second Blade. The Blade of Aggression. The last of the Nine blades to be taught to the initiates before their apprenticeship, The Second Blade focuses more on sheer aggression, that is, quick and staggering attacks.

Devotee’s of the Blade of Aggression are among the most formidable and skilled saberists in the galaxy. Known for their quickness and agility in combat, they can string off staggering attacks at almost blinding speeds. Their only weakness is that, whilst practicing the Second Blade, the saberist leaves himself open to virtually any attack, as he is virtually defenseless.

3. <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Blade of Leadership

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">New apprentices of the Order who have studied extensively the Blade of Defense and the Blade of Aggression began studying The Third Blade usually at their master’s whim. The Blade of Leadership is a very versatile and useful discipline that includes a stalwart defense form as well as a vicious attack form. User’s draw upon the force for guidance and foresight when entering battle.

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">This is as close to Battle Meditation as any of the blades get. Practitioners of The Third Blade were some of the most prestigious military leaders of their time, renown for their ability and the grace in which they led men and women into battle.

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">4. <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Blade of Observation

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Usually reserved for those in the order who choose to devote their lives to seeking knowledge, The Blade of Observation is an advanced discipline where user’s reach out with the force to their surroundings to take account of everything they can. The Fourth Blade is renown for it’s conservative saber form; a perfect balance of defense and attack.

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Devoted practitioners of The Blade of Observation were usually dubbed <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Seers <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> as their affinity for foresight through the force was great. This blade is usually preferred by those who wield two blades, or a saber staff.

 

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">5. <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> The Blade of Wisdom

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">One of the four most advanced of Nine Blades, The Blade of Wisdom is perhaps the most preserved of the blades. Dark force user’s tend to look at this blade in hesitation, as it calls for a great affinity to the light side of the force.

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Preservers of the Order’s most valuable information via holocrons and such, practitioners of The Fifth Blade were almost unmatched in their strenght of the force. While they were great force users, they tended to lack the ability to use advanced Saber forms, as their lives were devoted to learning force abilities.

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">One of the four most advanced of The Nine Blades, The Blade of Manipulation called for those with a strong affinity to the dark side. Light force user’s tend to look down at The Sixth Blade, as it is perhaps the darkest of the Nine.

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Those with a strong connection to the dark side of the force were naturals at this blade, as it called for the ability to manipulate and upholster even the strongest willed of beings. Great Inquisitors of the dark side usually devoted their time to the mastering of The Blade of Manipulation.

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">9. <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Blade of Freedom

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.15;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Forbidden Blade