A Flow'r, Once Fallen is the thirteenth installment in Sakaros's Untitled New Sith Wars series. As they resume their master-apprentice relationship, Tirien Kal-Di and Narasi Rican are sent on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan.
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| Source: A Flow'r, Once Fallen | Attribution: Sakaros |
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"One last thing, Tirien. One assignment we can give you at once: Supreme Chancellor Thini has asked us to send Jedi emissaries to some of our friends who have been…troubled in the wake of the events on Anaxes." Tirien glanced at Master Arodion's holo again, suspecting he knew now where she had gone. Turning back to Tem-Fol-Rytil, he asked, "Kuat?" "No. Your past heroics there have not been forgotten, but it's gotten out that you joined Kenza in ordering Khofin of Knylenn's arrest, and the Knylenn would likely be offended by your presence. We don't want to risk an incident, let alone force you to defend yourselves against less scrupulous Kuati tactics." It made sense, though Tirien wondered yet again whether it had been the wrong call. Despite the Judicials turning Khofin's life upside down, they had yet to uncover any evidence of his collaboration. "No, we wish you to go to Alderaan," Tem-Fol-Rytil continued. With one hand still on Narasi's shoulder, Tirien felt her tense. He asked, "Rather than simply speaking to Senator Antilles?" "Chancellor Thini intends to speak with Senator Antilles personally," Master Dubb said. "But given the circumstances, he feels it appropriate that Jedi speak directly to King Organa." "The circumstances," Narasi repeated, and Tirien felt a stab of sorrow in the Force. "You mean Prince Taylo?" "Yes," Tem-Fol-Rytil said gravely. "In most cases the casualties of Anaxes were distinguished beings, but their connection to the leaders or rulers of their homeworlds was political and professional, perhaps personal friendship at the most. But that is not so for King Organa." "The Alderaanians have long been friends of the Jedi," noted Master Arodion. "We hope that will gain you an audience with the king." "Return as soon as it's feasible," Mar Towla added, "but spare no effort in ensuring that Alderaan rests secure in the Republic." | |
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Plot Summary[]
The Jedi Council wants Tirien Kal-Di and Narasi Rican to hunt down Darth Alecto, but Tirien demurs, finding the mission infeasible and morally objectionable as an assassination; he is also still conflicted about Alecto, wondering if there is something in her worth redeeming. He is more receptive to a teaching post at the Jedi Temple, though Narasi balks at being removed from the war. Before he is forced to decide, the two are sent to Alderaan to ensure King Rosulus Organa does not withdraw Alderaan's delegation to the Senate.
On Alderaan, Narasi befriends Elyria Organa, the crown princess, while Tirien makes a good impression on King Rosulus. The two continue to meet with Alderaanian officials over the following weeks while also resuming Narasi's Force training. After King Rosulus agrees to remain within the Republic and to support Supreme Chancellor Thini, Tirien and Narasi seek guidance from the Force for their next steps. Narasi receives many visions, but most pressingly one showing a threat to the Organas. The two return to Aldera in time to save the Organas from kidnap. When the mercenary captain falsely accuses Alderaanian Senator Jerex Antilles of ordering the mission, Tirien forcibly extracts the truth from his mind, but is conflicted afterward.
Tirien and Narasi compare notes and discover they shared only one vision in common: both of them aboard the Crescentia. They decide to return there, but receive orders from the Jedi Council to remain on Alderaan when Alecto's Anzati perpetrate a series of assassinations of Republic leaders across the Republic.
Behind the Scenes[]
A Flow'r, Once Fallen was completed nearly a week before it debuted on Star Wars Fanon; Sakaros spent that interval attempting to write the accompanying poem.