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★ INFO ★
FORMALLY DARTH, NOW JUST MAUL
STAR WARS
SPECIES
zabrak (dathomirian)
STATUS
fuckin dead lmao
OCCUPATION
a shadow
HOUSING
cruel summer, exact lodgings unknown
INBOX
AGE
52
PRONOUNS
he/him/his
ALLIGNMENT
neutral evil w/ lawful neutral leanings
SCHOOLING
(eventually...) agrona, baba yaga, amrita
AU INFORMATION
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
APPEARANCE Tall, near-Human Alien. Vibrant red skin with black tribal tattoos. Golden yellow eyes. Hairless; 10 horns in crown arrangement. Mechanical from waist down. Lean musculature. Various old scars with one large fresh one burned right down the middle of his chest.
CLOTHING Black, black, and more black. Function takes priority. Sometimes still wears hooded robes though distinctly not of the Sith variety. Occasionally has been seen adorned with a necklace or two.
DEMEANOR Proud. Dominant. Intense. Walks and carries himself with authority. Well spoken, seemingly proper and somewhat formal, typically uses honorifics even if he doesn't respect them (spoilers: he usually doesn't). Expressive face often betraying his emotions.
AURAL Velvety deep voice rife with emotion. Rich and smoky timber. Resonant, yet sometimes breathy. Maul's voice can betray how he is truly feeling though he is trained in deception so be weary.
MAGICAL Those sensitive to the force or able to read/sense someone's aura may feel something dark, heavy, yet extremely conflicted. There's chaos and doubt. He feels cold, sometimes cold enough to burn. People may be able to read that there's a deep grief behind his anger and an overwhelming sense of pain.
MYTH ATTRIBUTES
PHYSICAL
Maul's teeth have become sharp and jagged; his nails have grown to be almost talon-like, and his eyes burn with a fiery yellow glow.
NON-PHYSICAL
Maul has become more clever and cunning with a better grip on his emotions (exceptions pending). He has near perfect sight in the dark, is able to sense people around him (especially but not limited to threats) and has a stronger constitution when it comes to doing things independent of how he's always operated or been taught.
RELATIONSHIPS
VISUALS
PERSONALITY
Overview: Stubborn, prideful, serious, aggressive, proud, sadistic, sarcastic, bold, direct, determined, intelligent, meticulous, fearful, grief-stricken, manipulative, ruthless, cunning, conflicted, tragic.
Expanded: Generally speaking, Maul is serious, eloquent, curious, and well read. While he is enemy to many he typically speaks with a practiced respect and authority. A complex character full of nuance and personality. While he develops and changes a lot, there is one consistent which works as a backbone to his entire person and is surprisingly not revenge. Revenge is, rather, the method in which he will achieve his ultimate goal: to serve a purpose. Maul is extremely purpose driven.
In Phantom Menace we see a young man completely devoted to what he believes a righteous cause and quest for power. Through grueling conditioning and trauma bonding, his master (Palpatine) effectively turned him into a weapon but he still retained aspects of himself that were sorely his own. A flair for the dramatic while remaining disciplined and effective. Like most Zabrak, Maul was a proud and ferocious warrior with keen instincts. He pulled on all the pain, torture, and manipulation that his "training" provided in order to exhibit a near unparalleled fury and rage against those considered enemies but only his enemies. He did not spill mindless blood. Life made sense and then came Obi-Wan Kenobi. He was abandoned. Left to die.
It was hate that kept his spirit alive but his mind became fractured and his life stopped making sense. His purpose and place in the universe was suddenly gone. Maul became erratic and paranoid. He struggled with feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, and a self-loathing that was easier to direct onto someone else. At first, Maul proved himself a cunning strategist, master manipulator, and impressive leader but he was still enslaved by the only thing he knew: the Dark Side and the teachings of his old Master. Eventually he became more chaotic than purposed, controlled by his emotions instead of controlling them.
As he got older still, Maul's attachments to loss, anger, revenge, and pain; to the idea of purpose and being "robbed of it"; to having a stake in history (as being forgotten is so utterly terrifying) burdened him more than inspired him toward greatness. The dark side was taking its toll and we witness someone so entrenched in the darkness that he becomes more tragic and sad than frightening. While he still had all the aforementioned qualities there was a sense of actually wanting to be freed but feeling incapable of obtaining it. Conflicted, full of doubt and uncertainty.
Toward the end of his life Maul was more consumed by grief, loss, and pain than anger. Under all the chaos was someone lonely and abandoned; a child who was seeking belonging and like his purpose, those he belonged with, his family, were also dead. As he had betrayed everyone so too had be been betrayed by everything. In death, Maul found a hope that he had been longing for and while the idea that the Empire would fall gave him some form of closure it was asking for forgiveness which allowed him to finally close his eyes for good.
Maul has a great potential to be both truly independent and also loyal to those who have earned it or to whom he finds worthy; to serve a purpose outside of himself and people who he alone has chosen to serve (as he has already shown this in canon); to live in the grey and find a balance between light and dark while not discarding his passions or his anger. To lean into his curiosity and form his own code of honor. This opportunity gives him the chance to define who he is as a Dathomirian instead of a Rogue ex-Sith and more importantly to discover who he is as a person. To uncover what actually matters to him.
It may take some time and many mistakes along the way but he wants to change he just doesn't fully believe that he can. He is willing to try; willing to walk a different path than the one he always knew; to stop and consider a different course of action from that which he would normally take and what this all means is that he will finally be free. In time, he will be free.
Expanded: Generally speaking, Maul is serious, eloquent, curious, and well read. While he is enemy to many he typically speaks with a practiced respect and authority. A complex character full of nuance and personality. While he develops and changes a lot, there is one consistent which works as a backbone to his entire person and is surprisingly not revenge. Revenge is, rather, the method in which he will achieve his ultimate goal: to serve a purpose. Maul is extremely purpose driven.
In Phantom Menace we see a young man completely devoted to what he believes a righteous cause and quest for power. Through grueling conditioning and trauma bonding, his master (Palpatine) effectively turned him into a weapon but he still retained aspects of himself that were sorely his own. A flair for the dramatic while remaining disciplined and effective. Like most Zabrak, Maul was a proud and ferocious warrior with keen instincts. He pulled on all the pain, torture, and manipulation that his "training" provided in order to exhibit a near unparalleled fury and rage against those considered enemies but only his enemies. He did not spill mindless blood. Life made sense and then came Obi-Wan Kenobi. He was abandoned. Left to die.
It was hate that kept his spirit alive but his mind became fractured and his life stopped making sense. His purpose and place in the universe was suddenly gone. Maul became erratic and paranoid. He struggled with feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, and a self-loathing that was easier to direct onto someone else. At first, Maul proved himself a cunning strategist, master manipulator, and impressive leader but he was still enslaved by the only thing he knew: the Dark Side and the teachings of his old Master. Eventually he became more chaotic than purposed, controlled by his emotions instead of controlling them.
As he got older still, Maul's attachments to loss, anger, revenge, and pain; to the idea of purpose and being "robbed of it"; to having a stake in history (as being forgotten is so utterly terrifying) burdened him more than inspired him toward greatness. The dark side was taking its toll and we witness someone so entrenched in the darkness that he becomes more tragic and sad than frightening. While he still had all the aforementioned qualities there was a sense of actually wanting to be freed but feeling incapable of obtaining it. Conflicted, full of doubt and uncertainty.
Toward the end of his life Maul was more consumed by grief, loss, and pain than anger. Under all the chaos was someone lonely and abandoned; a child who was seeking belonging and like his purpose, those he belonged with, his family, were also dead. As he had betrayed everyone so too had be been betrayed by everything. In death, Maul found a hope that he had been longing for and while the idea that the Empire would fall gave him some form of closure it was asking for forgiveness which allowed him to finally close his eyes for good.
Maul has a great potential to be both truly independent and also loyal to those who have earned it or to whom he finds worthy; to serve a purpose outside of himself and people who he alone has chosen to serve (as he has already shown this in canon); to live in the grey and find a balance between light and dark while not discarding his passions or his anger. To lean into his curiosity and form his own code of honor. This opportunity gives him the chance to define who he is as a Dathomirian instead of a Rogue ex-Sith and more importantly to discover who he is as a person. To uncover what actually matters to him.
It may take some time and many mistakes along the way but he wants to change he just doesn't fully believe that he can. He is willing to try; willing to walk a different path than the one he always knew; to stop and consider a different course of action from that which he would normally take and what this all means is that he will finally be free. In time, he will be free.
ABILITIES
SPECIES ATTRIBUTES
Zabrak have stronger and thicker skin, are built to withstand and even thrive in harsh environments, and have a notoriously high pain threshold. They are also typically slim, trim, and naturally athletic. Zabrak have two hearts which grants them their well known endurance and stamina allowing them to run, jump, and climb at high speeds and long distances
GENERAL
Various oral and written languages, Piloting & driving, Basic engineering & mechanic skills, Manipulation, torture, interrogation, Politics & battle tactics
FORCE SENSITIVITY
LIGHTSABER SKILLS & FIGHTING
Maul was trained to be a weapon from a very young age. As so, he is efficient and effective. This said, over the years his "passions" have actually worked against him and sometimes causes him to be sloppy. While hs is still a threat he could be moreso were he able to keep his emotions and arrogance in check.
This said, Maul is proficient in many lightsaber forms which include:
Form VII: Juyo, the most aggressive form. It is chaotic, passionate, and violent. It requires an extreme amount of energy from the user.
Form IV: Ataru, also an aggressive form. Although he uses this less than he used to, this is the form that Master Yoda is most known for. It is acrobatic and requires speed, agility, and grace.
He also uses Form VII: Jar'Kai (and also Niman); although Niman is something of a combination of all its previous forms it is also known to use force combat moves. Further, Jar'Kai is specifically the ability to dual wield lightsabers.
Surprisingly, the last form that Maul has skill in is specifically a defensive form that is most known due to Master Kenobi's extreme proficiency in it. Form III: Soresu.
Beyond this, Maul also knows how to handle a saberstaff and non-saber weapons. He is also trained in a martial art known as Teras Kasi (based on Pencak Silat) and uses some of those skills in battle as necessary.
This said, Maul is proficient in many lightsaber forms which include:
Form VII: Juyo, the most aggressive form. It is chaotic, passionate, and violent. It requires an extreme amount of energy from the user.
Form IV: Ataru, also an aggressive form. Although he uses this less than he used to, this is the form that Master Yoda is most known for. It is acrobatic and requires speed, agility, and grace.
He also uses Form VII: Jar'Kai (and also Niman); although Niman is something of a combination of all its previous forms it is also known to use force combat moves. Further, Jar'Kai is specifically the ability to dual wield lightsabers.
Surprisingly, the last form that Maul has skill in is specifically a defensive form that is most known due to Master Kenobi's extreme proficiency in it. Form III: Soresu.
Beyond this, Maul also knows how to handle a saberstaff and non-saber weapons. He is also trained in a martial art known as Teras Kasi (based on Pencak Silat) and uses some of those skills in battle as necessary.
NIGHTSISTER MAGICK
Maul has been shown to have some abilities in Nightsister Magick although limited likely due to not growing up learning or honing said skill. This magick has required the aid of his Sisters and also has very grave consequences so he may not be able to use it much if at all here without serious development and growth.
OOC
NAME
kitch
CONTACT
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TIMEZONE
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