Talk:Lady Lessa Witchsong/@comment-7435342-20131007215453



"The Scattering of the Witches of Dathomir"

As Mother of the Misty Mountain Witch Clan of Dathomir, it falls to me to record this tale, at least the part that I know. Some of it I experienced first-hand, some I have pieced together from other sources. The tale is short, but painful to tell. My hope is that this record will be seen by others, some of whom may wish to return to Dathomir, and others whom may be able to fill in the gaps, and still others who may see profit in cooperating with our clan. As most know, our small clan is an offshoot of the nightsisters and the witches, called twilight witches, composed of those unfettered and dis-enfranchised from the other clans, for a variety of reasons. When High Mother Kia had re-established her hold over Dathomir, she found a number of us wandering, and possibly disturbing her plans for the Nightsisters. So she offered us sanctuary in the Misty Mountain temple, while she considered our uses. Knowing that we were useless as major combatants, she encouraged me to re-establish a neutral clan, a house of healing in the hall of the former Silver Falls Witch clan, close by the port city and her reconstructed mountain fortess of the Nightsisters. The precise machinations of the galactic forces is beyond my knowledge, but as Kia reasserted her place in the larger struggles, the "hawks and scavengers" began to circle. Jedi, Sith, and Hutt began to probe for her weaknesses. At this time, the Mandalorians had attacked a neighbor, opening an opportunity for our clan to steal medical supplies from Little Mos Eisley, and to redirect them to the refugees via some smuggler contacts (see 'First LME Caper'). Of course, for us, though we made a small profit, it was a disaster. But it did place us on the map. Witches, Jedi, and Sith began to approach us to join, learn, or recieve healing. Our training, under Kia's acane knowledge, continued, but sporadically, as attacks against her became more frequent. She hinted to me that a larger attack was coming, and that she needed to prepare her forces, and would have no time to spare for "witches of no consequence". That was my only clue, and it came weeks before. In the mean time, we continued to explore the ruins of Dathomir. Far beyond the Valley of the Rancor Villages, Tirza and I found the rumoured ruins of the Fog Forest Clan keep, destoyed ages before by the United clans. It was here that Tirza came under the influence of the nearby nexus (see 'Temple of the Witch). With the intervention of Kia, the threat was averted, but with the loss of Tirza, who joined the Nightsisters. But Kia, in a moment of forsight perhaps, gave over to our clan, the entire Valley of Blue Grass, the side valleys, and the ruins of her former enemies. Little did I know how important this was to prove to all of us. My last contact with High Mother Kia came a few days before "The Scattering", on a day of high summer. I was still recovering from our loss of Tirza, my second, and the completion of a trade compact with Blenjeel for herbal supplies. I was approached by a woman interested in joining our clan, when a slaver attacked, to take her to the Nar. I called for assistance, but none came (Kia prevented me from interfereing in the combat), and the girl was taken. Tirza, on a mission to the Hutt for the Nightsisters, put her life at risk to find information about her for me, but to no avale. The last I remember on Dathomir, I had just finished an evening watching a new temple dance performance by one of the new acolytes. I had done my night rounds, and was sweeping up in the back room when I was hit by a blinding surge in the force, and passed out. I was found later by a Sith friend, who also sensed the force and was able to protect herself. Aware that some battle beyond our power was happening, she gathered me and a few of her group and fled to Malrev IV. I was still unconscious, and now a refugee on a Sith Planet, surrounded by unknown enemies in a hostile universe. Through Darth Malice, I was able to arrange an outpost for our witch clan, and attempted to find out what had happened to the rest of my sisters on Dathomir. After a short period, I was able to use my small cruiser to return to orbit around Dathomir. It appeared intact, with no disruption to the lands, oceans, or atmosphere. I could find no answer to my radio calls, but sensed a deep disturbance, almost a pain, in the force. I was even unable to look directly at the area from orbit of our former valley. I found no one in orbit around the planet, either. All was dark. After a few orbits, I was able to land at the ruins of the keep, which is more than a days journey away from the site of the old port. I could sense the aura of pain slowly fading here, enough that I started plans to return here, and perhaps establish a refuge for the scattered. With the help of a few of my clan, my Rancor Beast-clan, my Sith friends, and a few local villagers, I have begun the task of re-investing the Ruins of the Fog Forest Witch Clan Keep. Not too soon, because the outpost on Malrev IV had to be abandon, due to instablility of the "Emperor and Empress". Several Sith came to establish a sanctuary outpost in the Keep. Offers to various Nightsister, Jedi, and smuggler groups have been made without results. Attempts to re-establish trade have begun. Answers will be slow in coming, if ever. Force-sensatives are still unable to approach the old port, and technology does not last long here. The Galaxy appears intent on ignoring the disaster at Dathomir, letting the existance of the Witches of Dathomir fade to legend. If we are to survive, this may be best, for then we will remain alone and apart, free to develop in the Force, as the Goddess wishes. Dathomir heals us, and itself, and perhaps that is enough.
 * Kia was missing (whereabouts unknown),
 * Tirza was on Coruscant (whereabouts unknown),
 * Axia was on Kooraban (whereabouts unknown),
 * Sheylira was missing (whereabouts unknown),
 * Sera was missing (whereabouts unknown),
 * Korlandra was missing (whereabouts unknown),
 * Eckeemah was missing (whereabouts unknown),
 * Alemi was missing (whereabouts unknown),
 * Other members of the MMWC missing (whereabouts unknown),
 * Other members of the Nightsister missing (whereabouts unknown),
 * Other Clans of Witches and Nightsisters missing (whereabouts unknown),
 * Jaxxia on Nar Sarrad, sex slave gift to Verne (unable to secure release),
 * Galactic News uninterested in researching or reporting,
 * No further contact with anyone located at the old port on Dathomir.

Ruins of the Fog Forest Witch Clan Keep Valley of the Blue Grass Dathomir (09/13)
 * Lessa Witchsong (SarahCoven), Mother of the Misty Mountain Witch Clan, (Twilight Witches) ********