Sig'r Kaist

> "Our culture has survived countless generations, the Empire will not extinguish it now. We will endure, This is the Way."
>
> Sig'r Kaist

 Sig'r Kaist is a member of Clan Kaist, and Children of the Watch. Although born into a time of relative peace for the Mandalorian culture, his original clan, and family were highly devoted to the idea of upkeeping old traditions. Those who know him write him off as stubborn and untrusting, which is not too far off.

## **Biography**

### **Early life and Training (51 BBY - 38 BBY)**

Sig'r Kaists original clan, once known as Clan Tros, was extremely bent on ancient beliefs and traditions not commonly seen in many modern lifestyles taken up by newer Mandalorians. This lead to very backward beliefs, usually those that opposed the ideas of the Jedi Order, The Republic, and centrally the Way of the Mandalore. Prior to training costing him the majority of his childhood, Sig'r often-times took his free time playing amongst the domed streets of Sundari. Political turmoil plagued his family for many decades by this point, as their outdated ideas of what Mandalore should be were often-times brought to the attention of the reforming political parties amongst Mandalore at this time. To say the least, Clan Tros was not popular amongst the people of Mandalore.

At the age of 7, Sig'r would begin his formal training as a Mandalorian Warrior; His main tutor was his older brother, Lloc Kaist. It was caught upon quickly his skills with weaponry were far better than that of any technical job. His lack of general knowledge of technology, and extreme inability to operate any type of vehicle was made up in his fast wits and "know-how" of the streets of Sundari. This time was mostly uneventful, although during the rise of the Mandalorian Civil War, as he was coming to age near that time, his Clan was partake in the civil war on the side of the martial traditionalists.

To say it simply, the rest was history. The Traditionalists had lost a painful defeat at the hand of the new rising political governing force known to many at the time as "New Mandalorians Peace Movement". His family- Or, well, those who survived, were exiled and forced to leave their homeworld. Clan Tros sided with the Old Mandalorians as opposed to those who chose to reside on the moon of Mandalore. His Clan would wander the stars for many of the next few years, his Brother leaving Clan Tros at that time to form a clan and banner of his own making. Sig'r finished his training at the age of 13, obtaining and forging armor of his own making; It mainly consisted of Durasteel, as the possibility of obtaining pure Beskar ingots after the Exile of the Old Mandalorians seemed little more than a distant possibility. He'd choose to remain with his Clan and family for the time being.

### **Life of Clan Tros (38 BBY - 1 BBY)**

Closely tied with his Clan for his entire life, many contracts undertaken by him at this time were done with fellow Mandalorians from his same Clan, forming a combative style that relies on teamwork and cooperation. His beliefs in the Way of the Mandalore would grow during this time, peaking an interest in old lore books that survived the Civil War, and coming to understand what the meaning of his people truly meant; Throughout this period, learnings of old wars fought by the Mandalorians peaked his interest, more speficially the old war between his people, and an ancient society of Sorcerers. To him, being a Mandalorian was equally about being a honorable warrior as providing for those close to you, especially your Clan. To him, the lone Mandalorians who did not align themselves with any Clan were no Mandalorians at all, and were not worthy of the armor they donned; This viewpoint would change with time, although it would be many years.

Sig'r would finally begin taking larger jobs at the footnote of the Clone Wars, becoming a respectable warrior and Bounty Hunter as the war would begin to enter full swing. Although having no particular alignment with either side of the war, he'd prefer any job over that the Republic may offer. Clan Tros would remain steadfast in numbers and standing during this time, perhaps even growing off of the conflict that engulfed the galaxy.

Things would take a toll for the worst at the end of the Clone Wars, with Old Mandalorians becoming even less liked due to the actions of the Death Watch on Mandalore. In turn, Clan Tros, alongside Sig'r would disagree with the attempts made by Bo-Katan Kryze to use the Darksaber, and her blood-line as a means of leading the people. Nonetheless, what did it matter? Him, alongside his people, were exiled from Mandalore itself. The effects of the occupation of the homeworld, although disheartening in many ways, did not affect Tros in any direct ways. Little change, until the Purge of Mandalore.

It was during the beginning of the Purge Sig'r would find out about where his brother had been for many years; To his surprise, Lloc's clan he created so many years ago had grew to a decent number of people; The nature of their meeting was sadly not one of happiness. Clan Kaist, the one Lloc created, would be assisted by a somewhat stubborn Clan Tros to assist in the defense of Mandalore- Or what remained of it. Both clans would engage Imperial droids and infantry that ravaged the surface, hiding amongst the charred remains of cities for cover for days on end. Tros, and Kaist would whittle in numbers by each day, the fighting was intense, and to many, pointless. Lloc would perish during this time in defense of a Mandalorian armory, leaving the survivors disheartened; The decision to abandon the planet was made, with both clan survivors combining into one and going into hiding in the outer rim.

Sig'r, now having lost his brother and much of his Clan, would stumble upon the Foundling known as Tasir, the son of his brother. He'd take the foundling underneath his wing, and finish the small boy's training throughout the next few months in hiding.

### **For The Clan (1 BBY - ???)**

Life, for the most part, had returned to normal for many months; Sig'r would continue training the displaced child of Lloc, known as Tasir (Aaronhalo22).

Sig'r would grow accustomed to their way of hiding, still clinging onto his orthodox beliefs of the Old Way of his people. Currently, he is assisting in leadership of Clan Kaist with Mandalorian Tasir Kaist. Attempts are being made by him to find other surviving members of his culture, all while avoiding the watching eyes of the Empire.