-50 BBY-
Location: Alderaan - (In Capital city, Aldera - spaceport)
(Man 1): "Seriously! I keep telling you, you don't have to leave! just please give me some more time and I'll be able to deal with our vassal houses' worries"
(Man 2): "Truly, thank you elder brother for all your efforts to help me, but we both know that is for the best"
(Man 2): For yours, mine , and our noble house as a whole.
(Man 1): Damn it! why did things had to come to this. If only the heads of the vassal houses would shut up with their outlandish conspiracy theories and paranoia!
In a galaxy far far away on the on the lush and beautiful world of the planet Alderaan a core world of the galactic republic. Two brothers of alderannian nobility spoke with sad tidings. The first brother was Helmac Qel-Droma, a 26-year human male, the eldest of the two brothers and the family heir, who would soon take his place as the head of the ancient noble family of house Qel-Droma.
(Image of Helmac Qel-Droma)
The second brother was Helmac's younger 22-year-old half-brother Vinik Qel-Droma.
(Image of Vinik Qel-Droma)
For as long as either one of them could remember the brothers had always been inseparable with an unbreakable bond. But in recent years the siblings elderly father, the current Qel-droma family patriarch had begun suffering rapid health decline do to old age. As such Helmac, as first born was chosen to inherit his father's position as head of the house of Qel-Droma.
Vinik: "You know brother when I first hear you were finally taking the reins of the family, I was so happy. I had hoped I'd be by your side and aid you as you fulfilled your duties. But sadly, it seems fate has other plans for me, and now I must leave our home"
He said with sorrow.
When news of Helmac's secession spread, cheers and celebrations, spread and could be heard all throughout the House's holdings. Which was of little surprise since Helmac had always been a charismatic and capable leader. But as the cheers die down, dark whispers began to take their place. A few of the smaller vassals in their inner circles began to secretly question whether Helmac was truly the best candidate to take over the family.
And while none of the vassals dared to voices these opinions openly against his birth right, the whispers over time slowly grow into shouts and managed to gained additional support among more of the vassals, and form a small "Reformist" faction.
These shouts of this faction called for Vinik to become Patriarch of House Qel-Droma.
(Vinik): "I can't fathom why "Reformist " vassals keep pushing so viciously for me to become head. They completely ignore the fact that many times I have vocally stated I don't want to rule the family"
As Helmac watched his brother complain and scowl at the audacious actions of the Reformist. Inside he was smiling at his brother endless loyalty to him.
(Helmac): "Come now brother you and I both know they don't really want you as head. They simply want to create a rift between us."
(Vinik): "And during which they would try to seize more power from the main house"
(Vinik): "Yes I know brother"
Vinik said dejectedly, wondering when did his family which for so many generation has stood strong and united, become so divided and obsessed with power.
(Vinik): "But in the end you are still the first born Helmac, and as such your claim to be family patriarch is undeniable, something I will never have thankfully"
(Helmac): ....
He simply stood in silence pondering on Vinik's words. Because while he knows his younger brothers' words where true, he also knows his brother had something that have him just as much claim as his own.
(Helmac): Vinik.... you know that among some of the vassals they believe you also have an undeniable claim yourself. You know due to you being....
(Vinik): "Brother ..... please... don't say it, that thing you are about to speak of. Its the cause of all our current troubles, remember"
(Helmac): "....As you wish, please forgive me"
(Vinik): "No forgiveness is needed, after all you were just trying to speak the truth"
What Vinik had stopped Helmac from speaking of was a secret which had remained hidden within their family for over a decade. But either as the result of someone's mistake or even worse a leak the secret began was found out among the vassals.
The secret being that Vinik was force sensitive.
(Vinik): I bet one of the servants must have over heard me discussing about it with mother and father, and quickly reported back to their family.
(Helmac): Well it wouldn't surprise me it that were the case. After all, its pretty much noble tradition for the children of lesser nobles to serve as maids and butlers to higher ranked nobility, for time while young. And during which those same children secretly report back to their families about events and talks going on in the house they serve.
(Vinik): "Well regardless we cant change any of that now. Or the fact that I have this power. This power, which has always greatly shaped much of our families history."
The History and bloodline of House Qel-Droma was filled with a of notable force senesitives who went on to become jedi knights and masters within the jedi order. These individuals helped solidify the Qel-Droma name in both Alderaan's and galactic history.
But for the last few centuries no person was born with a noticeably strong connection to this gift. causing the families fame and renown to wain over the ages.
Because of this, when the news that Vinik may be a powerful force sensitive started circulating around, the reformist faction opposing Helmac began using this as the main reasoning for their demands of appointing, him as the new patriarch. Instead of his brother.
Believing that he could possibly be the key for the House's return to prominence.
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((ATTENTION TRANSPORT BOUND FOR ORD-MANTELL IS NOW BOARDING AND SET TO SOON LIFT OFF!))
Vinik and Helmac stopped their conversation as they heard to the announcement from the spaceport's speaker system. As it announced the approaching departure of the ship Vinik was scheduled to take.
(Vinik): "Well I guess the time has come, I should get going"
He said grief filled as he looked at Helmac.
(Helmac): "Is there really nothing i can say to change your mind"
(Vinik): "Please just trust me brother this is what's best for all"
(Helmac): "Sigh".... "Very well. But of all planets you could have pick to go to why the hell did you pick Ord Mantell! It's a well know gathering spot for the galaxy's worst, filled with pirates, gangsters, slavers and other scum! Couldn't you have at least picked a planet in the inner rim or better yet some where in the core"
(Vinik): "Don't worry Helmac, Ord Mantell is not my real destination that's just a rumor I spread to the public. Ord Mantell is just a pit stop. This way if any foolish noble try to find me to bring me back, or worst try to silence me they be looking on the wrong in the wrong place"
(Helmac): "Then were are you going"
(Vinik): "Sorry but I cant tell anyone. Not even you"
Hear this the worried look Helmac's face grow even deeper.
(Vinik): "Haha, dont make that face. Don't forget brother you and I both received rigorous survival training when we were young and hunting was my main hobby so I've grown quit skilled with my carbine rifle, which I'm bring. I'm more than capable of defending myself."
With tension growing over secession Vinik decided to make a decision that would stop the conflict before it could escalate into violent bloodshed, and that choice was for he to leave. Not just his noble house but to leave Alderaan all together. With him gone to who know where the opposing vassals would have no figure to rally behind and his brother could then take leadership of the family without any further resistance.
The planet he choose to start a new life on was secretly the farming world of Dantooine. Due to its isolated communities Vinik felt it would be the perfect planet to disappear on. And with the planet having mostly nothing but farms and little else of value, most pirates or marauders would fine little reason to attack the few settlements there.
Plus as he mentioned earlier, his survival and rifle training gave him the means to protect himself from the breasts that call Dantooine home.
Having said all that he wanted to Vinik moved to walk away, but Just before he could turn towards his shuttle Helmac quickly pulled Vinik in for one last hug, softly asking him one last question with tears in his eyes.
(Helmac): "Will you ever come back home?"
Vinik remained silent for a few moments in his brother's embrace before answering with a small sad smile.
(Vinik): "Maybe brother,....Maybe"
After a few more seconds of hugging the two would let go and Vinik would walk way into the spaceport not looking back quickly disappearing into the crowd of people trying to reach there own departing ships.
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(Location: Orbit above Alderaan)
Looking out from the cockpit window of an aged CSS-1 Corellian Star Shuttle currently in orbit over alderaan, Vinik was taking one last look at his home, as the shuttle prepared for jump to light speed.
(Pilot 1): "Mr. Qel-Droma, I'm sorry to disturb you but we're nearly finished powering up for light speed. I recommend you return to the passenger area before we jump"
Listening to the pilot's word Vinik walked through the sliding door of the cockpit. After a short walk through the ship he was in a passenger seating area. Then quickly taking a seat next to a hooded women.
He surveyed his surrounding as other passengers also taking their seat, remaining alert for any dangers.
(Unknown women): "Are you nerve? This is a big step we are taking"
He smiled in response to the woman's concern.
(Vinik): "Not at all, if I'm being honest I'm really looking forward to this new chapter of my life"
Vinik said while placing one of his hands over the women's.
(Unknown woman): "Then I thank the force that we may write that chapter with you. Me and this little one. We're both blessed that we have you, my love"
The mysterious woman said. While in her arms, laid nestled was a cradled baby, barely one year old, wrapped in a fine silk cloth.
(Vinik): "No my dear, I'm the one who should be thankful. For I im truly blessed to have you two by my side"
He said, as he wrapped the women in a one arm embrace around her shoulders. While at the same time stoking the soft cheeks of the infant in her arms with his other hand.
This woman was Vinik's secret wife. A young 20 year old miralukan women named Loa who he meet two years age, and the baby in her arms was their one year old child.
(Image of Loa)
And the two of them were the real main reason Vinik was leaving his home and family.
It was two years age. Vinik was completing his high educational studies at one of alderaan's most prominent universities. Then one day, he happened to meet a young miralukan women who was one of his fellow students. At first He was nervous when ever speaking to Loa, due to the fact that he was uncomfortable being around the miraluka species.
This stemming from the fact that miralukas are so similar to humans, but are born with out eyes. Which for most humans who have never seen a miraluka, can be a bit unnerving.
Loa in turn at the time felt no real interest in Vinik and often ignored him. But one day when the two were casually passing by each other in one of the university hallways Loa happened to trip. Almost as if on reflex Vinik in that instant reached out and catch her in his arms. In that instant of physical contact the both of them felt a sudden connection to the other, through the force.
After that the two began seeing more of each other. Quickly grow close. Within a year, even entering into a romantic relationship and soon after were with child. After the baby's birth Vinik and Loa secretly married and Vinik planned to reveal their family to his family, in hopes that his wife and child woud be accepted into the Qel-droma noble house.
However, just when he was about to make the big reveal then the secession conflict arose. The grown turmoil forced him to change his plans. Instead of making his two families whole, he would be forced to separate them completely. His leaving ultimately would spare his family from facing a possible civil war. While taking his wife and child with him would keep them from getting caught up in the fighting.
Deep down Vinik wished he could of told his brother about his wife and son, but he new that if Helmac found out, his brother would have been even more worried and adamant about him and his family to staying. Where they could live with him in safely and comfort.
(Vinik): (I'm sorry brother maybe one day you can learn the truth)
This was Vinik's final thought before the shuttle jumped to light speed.