Caden Ca'el

Master, Oathbreaker

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**Caden Ca'el** (*Caden***;** "**Spirit of Battle**", Ca'el; "**Narrow, Slender**") is a Force-sensitive human male who became a Jedi Temple Guard during the time Coruscant was still under the Republic's control, and later a Jedi Master and current head of the **Jedi Sphere of Ancient Knowledge**. As one of the only remaining Jedi left guarding the temple after their banishment, he lived in seclusion for awhile adhering to his duties and refusing to abandon his responsibly for protecting the Jedi Temple. Until a confrontation with the Sith occurred when the planet had to quickly capitulate to them and he was compelled to escape.

Born to a once great family, their descendants are now few and far in between, Caden being the first in a century of his family's fall to resurface the rare force ability of Psychometry, which made them famous and invaluable to the Jedi Order in the past. He was the oldest sibling out 3, his younger brother Atreus and his sister Amelia. His younger brother died when he was very young, while his sister were later accidentally killed. His early losses greatly affected him early on, even now many years later, but, in turn, made him a better person. These early losses helped to mature and force him to grow up at a much younger age, that by the time of the age of 27, he's considered a wise and well respected member of the Jedi Order.

A strong, devout believer to the philosophy centred around the Living Force, Caden aspires to follow the will of the Force even when his actions conflict with the expectations of his Former Master and Jedi Council. This was seen when he went against his Masters wishes to continue as a Jedi Temple Guard on Ahch-To, believing he will benefit the survival and continuation of the Jedi Order through convincing the Jedi Council that his gift of Psychometry will prove valuable in the coming Galactic War. After careful consideration and merit of his prior achievements on Coruscant, he was offered a seat on the Jedi Council, the rank of Master and made head of the Jedi Sphere of Ancient Knowledge. Such a jump in hierarchy was not seen in centuries and was unfathomable to members in the Jedi Order.

Now as Head of of the Jedi Sphere of Ancient Knowledge, Caden journeys between worlds to study the history, mythology, extinct cultures and gathering and study of archaeological sites and objects. His rare force technique of Psychometry allows him to sense the history of objects and people through the Force if he touches them. Allowing him to quickly understand the workings of the Force and its more arcane techniques, in the hopes of finding a suitable response to the Sith resurgence.

## Personality and Traits

"*Every Jedi is in a constant battle with the Dark Side. But that is our test, we will always struggle... but it is our resolve and our choice to keep standing for what is good. That is what turns us to the Light.*"―**Caden** speaking to his **Padawan**.

Regarded as very talented and intelligent by his peers, **Caden Ca’el** is unyielding and faithful–but an unorthodox member of the Jedi Order. His deep connection to the Force and ability to be exceedingly empathic both emotionally and cognitively; sets him apart from most Jedi. He’s devout to the Living Force concept, and as such the strict tenants of the Jedi Code overtime became slightly blurred.
Aside from his ideals and spirituality with the force, Caden has an almost unearthly calm and relaxed demeanour and almost constantly gives off an aura of serenity and composure, rarely displaying intense emotions of anger or fear. Like a Chandrillan, he is known for typically speaking in a calm, collected voice, and being firm, but reasonable and kind. He was always courteous, even to people who he finds rude or in the case of Jedi who are too overly and excessively emotional, disgusting. However, despite his benign nature, he has shown to be fierce when his bravery is called upon in defence and need.

Because of how in tune and connected he feels to the Force, his abilities as a Jedi are combined with his intellect and subtle mind allowing him to comprehend human nature and turn the better aspects of humanity (trust, love and friendship) to the Dark Side's disadvantage. Because of this, members of the council believe he would be the very last Jedi or possibly choose death rather than to fall to the Dark Side. And possesses a keen eye to recognise any deception that may have initially fooled him at the slightest of slip-ups, guided by his unique ability of psychometry to uncover the real truth.
Now a Jedi Council Member, Caden usually keeps his opinions to himself lest he enters into debates with his peers, which oftentimes lead to respectful disagreements. Nevertheless, he views himself wanting to protect the Jedi Order at all costs; even if his views don’t completely align with the Jedi Code, he firmly believes that the Jedi Order must remain constant.

In spite of his good qualities and exemplary traits, he can be stoically pragmatic and is prone to secrecy. Whilst he is not a deliberately cruel man, at times, he can be too far-sighted, making choices that he believes to be for the greater good and overall benefit of the Jedi Order and peace, even if it deeply hurt some of the people around him. For example, the disappointment he brought to his former Master as he relinquished his duties Jedi Temple Guard, breaking his oath, for the sake of his gifted talent in psychometry and believing he can help the Jedi Order better in his own way.