Azalyn Kass`l

Azalyn Kass`l was a Force-sensitive half-, half- who became a Novice of the Order of Keltrayu. Even as a child she was widely considered by her comrades to be the most gifted and powerful seer in the Order's history apart from Rin Sakaros.

Special bonds
When Azalyn was conceived, her mother, Odala Kass`l, had been from the Force. While this did not affect Azalyn's own Force sensitivity, Odala was anguished over the inability to know her daughter while she was developing, along with the loss of her own powers. Rin Sakaros arrived on to visit her family, and, sensing Odala's situation, offered to help.

For three torturous, excruciating days, Rin worked to amend the issue, entering a trance to focus entirely on the mental. She first introduced herself to Azalyn in the Force; having never experienced a mind wrapped so totally around hers, Azalyn almost panicked several times, although Rin slowly reassured her and Azalyn came to accept her presence, even feel comforted by it. After Rin restored Odala's connection to the Force, she had to keep the two minds separated; having never sensed her mother before, a sudden onslaught of Odala's presence would likely have killed Azalyn instantly.

As Rin very carefully introduced Azalyn's mind to Odala's, Azalyn balked. She had accepted the idea of someone loving and nurturing and accepting her, but she was perfectly content to have Rin be that person. Over two days, Rin gradually got Azalyn accustomed to her mother's presence, accepting Odala as that nurturing caregiver. But there would always be a special place in her heart and mind for Rin, whose mere presence could comfort her.

Early life
Rin's labors nearly killed her, and the excitement to know each other she had fostered between Azalyn and Odala resulted in Azalyn's birth only hours after Rin collapsed. She was born nearly a month premature, but the medical droids in Ara Merquise's Fortress kept both mother and daughter healthy.

As she grew, Azalyn had constant playmates in Nagarian Sakaros and Octavia Solios. She was quieter and more intuitive than either of them, but shared their adventurous spirit. Her closest bond was with her mother, but she cherished Rin Sakaros's occasional visits as well, feeling a familiar and kindred spirit in the Sith witch even before she understood why.

New family
Odala had expected since Azalyn's birth that the girl would eventually become a Centurion, sensing the powerful bond between Azalyn and Rin. After Odala and her extended family moved to, Odala eventually persuaded her husband Veli to make the decisions. Azalyn journeyed to the Golden Empire in 147 ABY and was accepted as a Novice.

Azalyn quickly acquired a number of friends and admirers in the Order. The Fyaar Centurion Vem had been fond of Azalyn even on Nar Shaddaa, and continued to be protective of her, though her habit of calling him "Kitty" confused some of her new siblings. Prefect Eskol Kaartinen took a vested interest in Azalyn's development, knowing Rin's interest in and affection for the child. Azalyn began to mimic Rin's habit of completing others' sentences, as she could often intuit what people were going to say and when they wanted her. Numerous Centurions compared Azalyn favorably to Terran Saul, who had been the Order's most prominent seer prior to his death.

In 148 ABY, agents of the captured Odala and Alluria Solios on. Rin personally led a strike force of Centurions to rescue them, but while Alluria was saved, Odala perished before they could reach her. Azalyn sensed her mother's death from across the galaxy and collapsed into sobs, though when she was flown out to Belsavis for the funeral, she accepted the apologies of a tearful Rin, knowing her friend and protector had done her best.

Savior of the Citadel
"Thank you. Thank you for my daughter's life. I can never—never—repay you enough, but anything I can ever do for you, you have only to ask.  We're already sisters, but you will always have a friend in me."

- Jira Zaffrod to Azalyn Kass`l

Azalyn returned to the Citadel, and though she continued to miss her mother and feel sad about losing her, the support of her new family and Rin's encouragement helped her focus. During the Nightmare War, she got to know Delliak and Nike Sakaros and Terra Zaffrod, who were being kept safe with the Order while their parents conducted the war.

When the Sith Star was boarded during the Battle of Dolomir, the Novices took refuge in the Citadel, but Azalyn received a vision of Voara Culee and Charg leading a squad of Vyrak clones to them and massacring everyone inside. Desperate, she managed to get the attention of the Centurion Vos'elk'eetash, who witnessed Azalyn's vision and believed it. Selkee, Kaartinen, and Te`net Organi set up an emergency defense, managing to hold off the Anzati until reinforcements arrived.

Azalyn was hailed as a hero for her role in protecting her family. Jira Zaffrod sought her out after the battle to tearfully thank her for saving Terra's life. Jira became the newest addition to Azalyn's group of admirers and protectors that day, and helped Azalyn make cookies for her fellow Novices in the aftermath of the battle.

Powers and abilities
Even as a child Azalyn demonstrated gifts beyond the ability of most fully trained Centurions. Alluria and Jarek Solios both theorized that Azalyn's early and continuing connection to Rin Sakaros had awakened and amplified her natural talents. Though she often could not control her visions or call them up voluntarily, Azalyn could see the future as clearly as she saw the present.

Appearance and personality
The daughter of pale Odala Kass`l and her Nagai husband Veli, Azalyn's skin was darker than Nagai white, but only barely. It contrasted sharply with her jet black hair, and her icy blue eyes stood out prominently on her face.

Quieter than many children her age, Azalyn was often uncomfortable with her visions and the attention they brought her. However, she was capable of great affection to others, and the kindness which was the norm both among her family on Belsavis and her family in the Order made her a generally positive and enthusiastic child. She loved her father and her younger brother Tay, and was a good friend to both Nagarian Sakaros and Octavia Solios. However, the closest relationships in her life were always her mother and Rin Sakaros. She carried the memory of her mother's love with her for her entire life, and her loyalty to Rin was absolute and beyond question.

Behind the scenes
Azalyn Kass`l was created by Ahrrie, who granted permission to Sakaros to write this article on her behalf.