I've met Talwyn. He's an interesting guy. Still trying to figure out his take on being Sith.
Lightsaber construction is one of the oldest traditions for Jedi and Sith. Not to sound snobby and super mystical about it, but it is sort of as much art as engineering. Certainly, you have to know enough about the mechanics to build one that won't fry or explode.
Did he talk to you about the type of crystals that are usually used as the focus, at all?
Now is Sith a religion of some sort, or a culture? I admit the nuances of it are lost on me. Talwyn has been a decent sort, I can say only that.
No, it sounded like a tradition as much as a science, from my negligible understanding. It was kyber crystals, yes? I assume they are the key component to it all.
Religion vs culture is an interesting question, and I'm not sure that there IS a right answer. Sith has also, at various times, described entire empires.
[And a species, not that anyone has explained that to him, yet!]
Although, I lean more towards 'philosophy regarding the Force and abilities that stem from sensitivity to the Force, with long-standing cultural practices'. Jedi is also a philosophy, in many ways a mirror and direct opposite to Sith philosophy, with some overlap in cultural practices. To my knowledge, the Jedi as a distinct group is older, and Sith a splinter from that. But you know what, I'll have to ask Tawlyn and Maul what they were taught, as they're fully trained Sith, each from very different points in time.
And yes, kybers crystal are the focus to lightsabers. Kyber 'feels' alive to Force sensitives, and specific crystals become more attuned, both spontaneously and through psychic violence, with specific individuals. You can successfully wield a saber built by someone else. Even non sensitives can do that with training, especially if the soul of crystal, for lack of a better word, and the person are well-matched. But I'm not sure that you can successfully build one, without being able to feel that connection.
Ah, that does track with my understanding. I did not realize Maul was one as well, though I suppose it is obvious in retropsect.
Now, if you do not mind more questions, what exactly is the difference in philosophy? Talwyn explained the Force to me at least, it sounds not unlike the arcane where I am from though far more ingrained in the fabric of the world.
So it requires a level of Force manipulation. Interesting and a shame for me, in truth I would have been very interested in working with such crystals. In my world we worked with crystals full of arcane power with excellent results, though I suppose calling them alive would be... hm, not incorrect but not quite right.
Maul was raised and trained by a man who I'm beginning to think is a sadistic extremist with a shocking disregard for other people and cultures, and life in general, even by Sith standards. To be fair, that man is the head Sith and ruler of much of the galaxy in my lifetime, so that's coloring my takes.
Sith and Jedi agree on some basic points about the Force, because like I've observed with other systems of 'magic', while manipulating it may be difficult or impossible to quantify, often the results are verifiable and can be reproducible by another Force sensitives. So, yes, what we call the Force is an inherent aspect of reality in every dimension I've been in, and it connects all things, especially living things. Everyone is part of the Force, affects it and is affected by it. Sensitivity is usually talked about like it's binary; you have it or don't. But it's really more of a continuum, with a threshold where someone's connection to the Force is trainable and more practically useful.
Or distressing, depending on how that connection initially manifests, I guess. At any rate, a strong connection to the Force lends itself to rare abilities, and in theory an enormous potential for power, with training and experience.
A lot of the differences between Sith and Jedi philosophy is how to best access that power and how to use it. The Sith say - emotions are powerful. Hold onto them. Use that power, take it, and it will free you. The downside to that is when you get so fixated on strong emotions you start overlooking everyone else, or get caught up in power for power's sake.
The Jedi say - we're especially aware of everything is interconnected, and that means we should be mindful of how we use our power. Our emotions are an important part of life, but using them to draw power from the Force can be dangerous, to ourselves and to people around us. It's better to be careful and serve the people around us, rather than ourselves. The Sith critique of this, possibly obviously, that Jedi get caught up in navel gazing about the greater good and don't use their power to their full potential.
Hm. Not to be rude to Maul but that does explain some things.
[sorry maul....]
Fascinating though. I hope it is not insulting to say both seem to have flaws and strengths, though from that description alone I can see how this Sith way may lead to more dangerous situations.
I suppose I should introduce myself, I am Viktor. Thank you for indulging my questions, I admit the systems of other worlds is a personal fascination. This Force especially, it has such a familiar set to it yet it is wholly unique to the power or magic systems of other realms. How has sleeper blood effected it?
Pleased to meet you, Victor! Thanks for indulging my nerdy side.
Strong force sensitives tend to be something of a jack of all trades, ability wise, so there's some overlap with Paleblood, Dark Blood, and Cold Blood abilities. Vileblood too, if you count healing. But also very much a master of none situation. Power sets from other worlds tend to be more focused and stronger, I've noticed.
I'm a Paleblood. My telekinesis seems weaker, especially during the day. My empathic abilities seem stronger and I've picked up dreamwalking. As far I know, none of the others from my galaxy have completely lost an ability, just shifted what's stronger and weaker, or picked up something new.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
Lightsaber construction is one of the oldest traditions for Jedi and Sith. Not to sound snobby and super mystical about it, but it is sort of as much art as engineering. Certainly, you have to know enough about the mechanics to build one that won't fry or explode.
Did he talk to you about the type of crystals that are usually used as the focus, at all?
no subject
No, it sounded like a tradition as much as a science, from my negligible understanding. It was kyber crystals, yes? I assume they are the key component to it all.
no subject
[And a species, not that anyone has explained that to him, yet!]
Although, I lean more towards 'philosophy regarding the Force and abilities that stem from sensitivity to the Force, with long-standing cultural practices'. Jedi is also a philosophy, in many ways a mirror and direct opposite to Sith philosophy, with some overlap in cultural practices. To my knowledge, the Jedi as a distinct group is older, and Sith a splinter from that. But you know what, I'll have to ask Tawlyn and Maul what they were taught, as they're fully trained Sith, each from very different points in time.
And yes, kybers crystal are the focus to lightsabers. Kyber 'feels' alive to Force sensitives, and specific crystals become more attuned, both spontaneously and through psychic violence, with specific individuals. You can successfully wield a saber built by someone else. Even non sensitives can do that with training, especially if the soul of crystal, for lack of a better word, and the person are well-matched. But I'm not sure that you can successfully build one, without being able to feel that connection.
no subject
Now, if you do not mind more questions, what exactly is the difference in philosophy? Talwyn explained the Force to me at least, it sounds not unlike the arcane where I am from though far more ingrained in the fabric of the world.
So it requires a level of Force manipulation. Interesting and a shame for me, in truth I would have been very interested in working with such crystals. In my world we worked with crystals full of arcane power with excellent results, though I suppose calling them alive would be... hm, not incorrect but not quite right.
no subject
Sith and Jedi agree on some basic points about the Force, because like I've observed with other systems of 'magic', while manipulating it may be difficult or impossible to quantify, often the results are verifiable and can be reproducible by another Force sensitives. So, yes, what we call the Force is an inherent aspect of reality in every dimension I've been in, and it connects all things, especially living things. Everyone is part of the Force, affects it and is affected by it. Sensitivity is usually talked about like it's binary; you have it or don't. But it's really more of a continuum, with a threshold where someone's connection to the Force is trainable and more practically useful.
Or distressing, depending on how that connection initially manifests, I guess. At any rate, a strong connection to the Force lends itself to rare abilities, and in theory an enormous potential for power, with training and experience.
A lot of the differences between Sith and Jedi philosophy is how to best access that power and how to use it. The Sith say - emotions are powerful. Hold onto them. Use that power, take it, and it will free you. The downside to that is when you get so fixated on strong emotions you start overlooking everyone else, or get caught up in power for power's sake.
The Jedi say - we're especially aware of everything is interconnected, and that means we should be mindful of how we use our power. Our emotions are an important part of life, but using them to draw power from the Force can be dangerous, to ourselves and to people around us. It's better to be careful and serve the people around us, rather than ourselves. The Sith critique of this, possibly obviously, that Jedi get caught up in navel gazing about the greater good and don't use their power to their full potential.
no subject
[sorry maul....]
Fascinating though. I hope it is not insulting to say both seem to have flaws and strengths, though from that description alone I can see how this Sith way may lead to more dangerous situations.
I suppose I should introduce myself, I am Viktor. Thank you for indulging my questions, I admit the systems of other worlds is a personal fascination. This Force especially, it has such a familiar set to it yet it is wholly unique to the power or magic systems of other realms. How has sleeper blood effected it?
no subject
Strong force sensitives tend to be something of a jack of all trades, ability wise, so there's some overlap with Paleblood, Dark Blood, and Cold Blood abilities. Vileblood too, if you count healing. But also very much a master of none situation. Power sets from other worlds tend to be more focused and stronger, I've noticed.
I'm a Paleblood. My telekinesis seems weaker, especially during the day. My empathic abilities seem stronger and I've picked up dreamwalking. As far I know, none of the others from my galaxy have completely lost an ability, just shifted what's stronger and weaker, or picked up something new.