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1. "Welcome, initiate, to the Sith Academy," you are greeted by a mysterious, diminutive figure swathed in dark robes. You find yourself in a shadowy, stone structure covered in moss. With your affinity for the Force, you can feel that great evil has taken place here and you fight the impulse to flee. "Your first trial on your path to the Sith will be a vocabulary examination. I have always had a fondness for vocabulary - in fact, I will issue to you a special challenge. If you answer correctly, I may be able to perform certain favors for you to make your stay here more pleasant.
"Do you see that statue over there?" your guide asks, and points to an ornate carving in a dark corner, covered in cobwebs. "That is a statue of Darth Bandon, not one of our more stellar examples, I'm afraid. He chose the name Bandon after his decision to abandon the Jedi Order. Which of the following would NOT be a proper definition of the word 'abandon'?"
2. The guide now takes you into a dark, ancient-looking room, then retreats down the corridor. You hear ominous laughter echoing down the hall, as a heavy door slams shut behind you. A tall, impressive-looking man steps out from the void of the shadows: his pallid, clean-shaven head and face is covered in traditional Sith tattoos. Your pulse rises perceptibly as he draws near. "Our new initiate, I see. Welcome." After thoroughly looking you over, he hands you an ancient-looking parchment containing nine vocabulary challenges. You read the first question:
Darth Nihilus seemed to be driven by little more than his insatiable hunger, and he fed that hunger with Force energy drained from his victims. It could indeed be said that he was a nihilist, as his name suggests. By definition, what would a nihilist believe in?
3. You feel the darkness closing in on you, seeming to emanate from the walls, and the gold-flecked eyes of Master Aivirt are upon you. Despite the growing pressure, you remember why you are here: you must pay back those who have harmed you, and the only way this can be done is by becoming Sith. You wipe a bead of sweat from your brow, and forge ahead to the next question:
Darth Revan was one of our greatest, his Sith Empire ruling almost 4,000 years ago. Once a Jedi, he fell prey to the seduction of the Dark Side of the Force and set out on the dark path, though some say it did not dominate his destiny forever. It is also said that he drew inspiration for his name, and his path, from the word "revanche." Define this word.
4. The voice of Master Aivirt now tells you: "You know the correct answers - use the Force as a tool to guide you to them. You acquired this power from your ancestors, do their memory honor by making the best use of it." You move onto question three.
Darth Sion, a contemporary of Darth Nihilus, was called the Lord of Pain. Though his body was decaying and he suffered greatly, he held onto life by drawing on the Dark Side of the Force. His name resembles the word "scion": what is a scion?
5. You recall the scrutiny that Master Aivirt gave you when you walked in the door. Though he didn't say a word, he was clearly unconvinced of your suitability for the Sith. This provides you with more drive to continue: you must learn enough here so that you can defeat Aivirt, and even become the leader of this Academy one day! Next question:
Lord Kaan was the founder of the Brotherhood of Darkness, a Sith order that declared all members equal. This concept failed miserably, and the Brotherhood was ultimately destroyed. The name Kaan bears a close resemblance to the word "khan." True or false: in addition to being an Mongol title, khan is, in Eastern countries, an inn for caravans.
6. The halfway mark has been crossed: there is no turning back. Your family had always held out the hope that you would be a Jedi. But, you have instead chosen to be slowly envenomed by the darkness of the Sith. You have convinced yourself it is painful, but the most successful way. (Perhaps your study of Sith history has been insufficient?)
Establishing the brilliant Rule of Two after Lord Kaan's demise, Darth Bane kept his order a secret for a thousand years. The Rule of Two's ultimate goal was to take over the galaxy, but to do so in a way that would go virtually unnoticed until it was too late. Which option would NOT be a fitting definition of the word "bane"?
7. A strange sensation comes across you, like a warm breeze: you seem to have greatly heightened perceptions, and to be in tune with the Force more than ever. You feel the darkness of your surroundings flowing through your veins, like an infection. After a little hesitation, you decide to embrace it. Question six of the challenge.
Darth Plagueis the Wise: did he know the secrets to preventing death? If so, he wasn't able to exercise them in his own behalf when his apprentice turned on him, and killed him in his sleep. His name is clearly derived from the word "plague," an apt description of the Dark Side and the Sith themselves. Which of the following sentences use the word "plague" incorrectly?
8. Suddenly, the sounds of an outburst in an adjacent room pierce the silence; you sense violence from the combatants. An almost animal-like feeling of rage overwhelms you, and you have the urge to go on the attack. "Good, you can sense it. Some of our students are apparently having a ... disagreement," Master Aivirt explains. "Use their anger, feed off of it; gain strength from their conflict." Your next question reads:
This Sith Lord was molded for one purpose and one purpose alone: to kill Jedi. He felt little more than rage; his life was driven by hatred. He chose the word "maul," with its obvious connotations, for his Sith designation. Which of the following words would NOT make a suitable synonym for the word "maul"?
9. The penultimate question of your challenge brings an unbidden image to your mind, from a holo-film you saw years ago: a giant, terrifying, man-eating dinosaur! Hmm, perhaps after reading the question, that will make more sense.
Darth Tyrannus was once a Jedi Knight named Dooku, who chose to abandon the light and take his place as apprentice to the Sith Master Sidious. His name, related to "tyrant," lends itself well to the tyrannical government his Master would soon head. Of the kinds of rulers named below, which one would be most likely to be described as a tyrant?
10. As you reach your final question, Master Aivirt makes this comment: "You have done well, initiate, but remember this: 'Everything I tell you is a lie. Every question I ask you is a trick. You will find no truth in me.'" You ponder that statement, and read the last challenge:
Darth Sidious accomplished great things for the Sith, but his success was relatively short-lived. During his tenures as Senator and Chancellor of the Republic, he concealed his true nature, and dealt duplicitously. His name is reminiscent of a similar-sounding word: "insidious." How would "insidious" be defined?
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