Khala Priests
Background and Philosophy:
The Khala Priests were founded by an ancient people who
called themselves the Kora. The Kora
believed that the mind was the way to overcome your enemies. They grew power on the planet of Uyhin near
Bothan Space. They believe that the god
Potok gives them the power of the mind to overcome their enemies. They believe that your Chi is master of your
body and your Ki is the master of your outside influences. They worship the crystals Urash(blue)- the
body of Potok and Krydarian(red)- the spirit and Ki of Potok. The worst thing however is to be afraid, it
is denying that Potok will protect you, and you die because he wants you
to. They do not know of the Dark Side
and Lightside of the Force, but they would be considered Dark Side more than
Light as they believe in the swift vanquishing of their enemies.
The teachings of the Khala are an ancient cult in the galaxy. They are about as ancient as the Hindi and Buddhist
of modern day Earth. They teach to love
your neighbor. A Seitch is a cavern
where all Khala is taught. The Priests
and Priestess live in an inner Seitch, which the Initiates live in an Outer
Seitch. They bow to the High Priest or
High Priestess.
In the idea of loving your neighbor, the Priests and Priestess are
required to indulge in the Seitch Orgy, a time were all carnal desires and
sexual tension is relieved. It is like
a sexual free-for-all. The exact dates
are only known to the High Priest or High Priestess. The Seitch Orgy is only preformed in the Seitch on the planet of
Horus. The only catch is, none of them
really remember what happened or whom they indulged in.
Another teaching is the use of technology is evil. Doesn’t necessarily say the users are evil,
just the use. They will try to bend the
will of the user, but they will not enforce their teachings to an unwilling
person. They will ride in Starships,
but they will not fly one or use it’s weaponry.
Khala Priest’s Chants:
“I must not fear.
Fear is the mind killer. Fear is
the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I
will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path
where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.”
- Ward 1 Against Fear - Spoke first by Huan
Kros
“My Chi will protect my body and my Ki will destroy my
enemies. My enemies will not penetrate
my Chi and they will not stand against my Ki.
All will fall before my Ki and my Chi will stand forever.”
- Battle Chant 1 - Spoken first by Ghu Nuw
“May Potok enhance me to overcome my opposition. May Potok not fail me in my time of
need. The Urash is my treasure and the
Krydarian is my protector. I shall not
fear for my safety. If I die, I will
see Potok and I will know it is his will.”
- Prayer 5 - Prayed first by Huan Kros
Important Khala Priests:
Huan Kros- the first spiritual leader of
the Kora
Ghu Nuw- the first Khala Battle Leader
Buk Nwa- the second Grand Priest (first is
unknown)
Lifestyle of the
Khala Priests:
The Khala believe that only life
made sacred by the Priesthood is sacred.
Any life or object condemned by
the Grand Priest is to be destroyed, that means even if someone is telling the
truth, they must be destroyed.
The Khala Priests live in almost
total seclusion from the other Kora people except when the holy day, the 9th
day arrives, then they preach to the people.
They always wear a toga-like garb, sandals, a conic hat, and a talisman
with a gem inside. It is supposed that
either a piece of the Urash or
Krydarian are in there. Which ever one
is up to the Priesthood, but it will give +1D when they try using either a Chi
power or Ki power, corresponding with the type of crystal.
Powers of the Khala Priests:
The Khala Priests don’t use the
normal Force skills, but they use Chi and Ki.
They also have Chi/Ki powers, but those are very rare.
Chi Powers-
Build
Chi Difficulty- Moderate
This power may be kept “up”.
Effect:
This power allows the Khala Priest to withstand more damage, as they
‘build’ a more structural model of themselves.
It provides their Chi+1D to their Strength to most damage.
Heal
Chi Difficulty- Easy for Wounded, Moderate
for Twice Wounded, Difficult for Incapacitated, Very Difficult for Mortally
Wounded
Required Powers- Build, Mediation
Effect:
This power allows the Priest to heal himself one wound status.
Mediation
Chi Difficulty- Moderate for entry,
Difficult for exit
Time:
at least 2 hours
Effect:
This power allows the Priest to tune his mind for a battle or
negotiation. All skill and Force powers
are at a +3D bonus after exiting from the Mediation. This lasts for half of the time they spend in mediation.
Ki Powers-
Magic Missile
Ki Difficulty- Moderate; modified by
proximity, within eye sight
Required Powers- Psionic Bolt
Warning:
Use of this power awards a Dark Side Point.
Effect:
This power allows the Khala Priest to perform one of the most evil acts,
other than frying someone with Force Lightning, and that is to shot them with
Magic Missile. This power does enough
damage to take down a Starfighter. It
does their Ki dice in Starfighter Scale damage. The victim may resist Strength.
Psionic Bolt
Ki Difficulty- Moderate; modified by
proximity(within eye sight) and relationship
Effect:
This power allows the Priest to attack the mind of his enemies
directly. It will do their Ki in
damage, but can only cause unconsciousness, unless the damage is over 30, then
they may be killed from exhaustion. The
victim may resist with Strength.
Sense
Ki Difficulty- Easy; modified by proximity
and relationship
Effect:
This power lets the Priest use the purity of his mind to seek his
enemies. This power is similar to Life
Sense the Jedi use.
Chi and Ki Powers-
Invisibility
Chi Difficulty- Difficult
Ki Difficulty- seeker’s Perception or
Sense
Required Powers- Mediation, Build, Sense
This power may be kept “up”.
Effect:
This power allows the Priest to sneak about and listen in on secret
conversations. He is completely
shielded from eyesight and electronics.
Imbue with Khala
Chi Difficult- Difficult
Ki Difficult- Easy, or if the target resists
add their Willpower or Control
Required Powers- Invisibility, Psionic
Bolt, Heal
Effect:
This is an unprecedented Force power, giving the wielder the ability to
use the Force powers Ki and Chi without all the time and training to learn
them. It is a cheap way to go, but the
Khala Priests do it in emergencies or if they find that the target is very
strong in the Force.
*Other powers are
unknown to me at this time, more may come.
Removing
One from the Khala
Removing one from the hypnotized state of the Khala is a difficult
task. First, one must not have fully
meditated on the Khala for nearly a week (which will drive them fairly crazy)
and then must be either convinced the Khala does not exist, sexually arouse
them, or ‘snapped’ back into reality.
This is the only way to pull someone from the teachings of Khala. However, the ex-Khalaist is still able to
use their abilities, but at a +1 step penalty.
The ex-Khalaist is now able to have a personality that fits them and
will see the error of their ways.
It is nearly impossible to fake being a Khalaist, and it is
impossible for one to return the teachings of Khala and learn from the book.
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