Darth Nihl (RP)

## Darth Nihl

**Darth Nihl**, birth name unknown, was a Force-Sensitive Nagai male who was presumably born on Nagi. He was formerly a member of the One Sith, and thus part of Darth Krayt's Galactic Empire until its dissolution, in which he initially served as the Fist, the supreme commander, and later Hand and the chief enforcer of Darth Krayt. Eventually, he became Dark Lord of the Sith, however was sent to 14 ABY, where he survived most of the One Sith being exterminated at that time.

He was brought to a new Galaxy in the aftermath and as a result became a Councillor of Darth Vitiate, serving as the guardian of the Sith Worlds and surrounding sectors.

## Biography (*Origins*)

Darth Nihl was originally from the satellite galaxy Firefist, which contained the planet Nagi, home of the Nagai. He was a warlord on Nagi, leading bands of warriors and marauders. Darth Krayt located him, and offered him a place in the One Sith as well as training to become a Sith Lord. Nihl accepted, eventually becoming the Fist of Darth Krayt and commanding the Sith military.

It is unclear how long Nihl was present in the One Sith, but he was present at least during the Sith-Imperial War, and likely much earlier.

In 130 ABY, Nihl was promoted to the rank of Hand, after the one who held the position died in the Sith-Imperial War. He led the attack on Ossus, killing many Jedi, including Kol Skywalker, the father of Cade Skywalker, and nearly killing Wolf Sazen - Cade's master.

In 137 ABY, Nihl was instrumental in Krayt's plans to eliminate the still-living Roan Fel, who had returned and was a source of resistance to Krayt's rule over the Galaxy. He repeatedly pursued Marasiah Fel, encountering Cade Skywalker first on Vendaxa. Nihl and Talon were then instructed to find Cade, which proved a simple task - Cade came to the Sith Temple on Coruscant to free the captured Hosk Trey'lis. Nihl initially attempted to kill Cade after Talon was defeated, but Talon stopped him, and they brought Cade to Krayt.

Krayt intended to turn Cade to the dark side, and during these events, Nihl was excluded from Krayt's plans - something that Maladi informed him was due to his not being raised as Sith. Maladi went so far as to inform him that Talon had been preferred to be Krayt's Hand, but she was not ready to be such upon the death of their predecessor.

During Cade's training as a Sith, the Skywalker attempted to escape - resulting in Krayt bringing Cade to kill Hosk Trey'lis. Krayt killed Trey'lis when Cade refused, and Cade as a result engaged Nihl, Talon, and Krayt in a fight. Nihl duelled Cade, but was eventually overpowered, resulting in Nihl losing his arm. He was nearly killed by Cade's Force lightning, but Krayt's taunting redirected Cade's anger back to Krayt, and Nihl survived.

Nihl was demoted as a result for his failure, Darth Stryfe replacing him. His arm was also replaced with a Vong replacement. He took time to heal - and was not present for Krayt's death, and so was unaware of Wyyrlok's facade.

Nihl and Maladi both questioned Wyyrlok's tale that Krayt was healing in stasis. Maladi believed that Wyyrlok would kill them both, and so Nihl returned to Korriban to see if Krayt was alive. Talon stopped him, but he deceived her to gain entry. Upon doing so, it was revealed that Krayt's body was missing.

Wyyrlok attempted to lie, despite Nihl knowing the truth - asking Nihl to be his advisor while they found who had murdered Krayt. Nihl incriminated Talon, and Wyyrlok agreed to his assessment, tasking the Nagai with her interrogation. Nihl located her within the tombs of Korriban and the pair duelled. Krayt, however, reappeared, and in fact led them to view his Sith troopers.

Nihl assisted Krayt in the reclamation of his throne, fighting through the traitors on Coruscant. When Krayt emerged successful, Nihl continued to serve him. He was then sent to Taivas, to assault the hidden Jedi Temple there. Nihl did so, unleashing the Sith troopers at Krayt's command on Taivas, before they returned to Coruscant.

He eventually found himself in the time period of 14 ABY, in which his fellow One Sith including his partner Darth Kaos were killed, leaving only him and Talon alive. While Talon searches for the Jedi A’Sharad Hett, intending to fulfill his destiny, Nihl has seemingly faded into obscurity - with no one person aware of the Sith Lord’s whereabouts.

## Biography (*OG*)

### Crisis on Naboo

Darth Nihl found himself upon Naboo shortly after his disappearance, having been thrust through time and space into the time of the Clone Wars…or so he thought. It became quickly evident, given the crisis occurring, that the time may have been 20 BBY - but it was not at all the Galaxy he knew. He quite instantly met Axis and Hawkeye after arriving in this universe, quickly being forced into schemes in order for them to survive the planet overrun with a psychic fungal infection. The fungus plague; the strange, eccentric man; and a Queen that had never existed in his own time. Left with no choice but to flee the fungal soldiers, he assisted the others in their survival, rescuing Senator Amidala and in their attempting to escape the hivemind’s notice. But there was something more unexpected than a mind numbing plague that possessed all of Naboo. A young woman, standing idly by in the streets of Naboo as they attempted to survive and escape the crisis. His wife - then known as Kára Volshe, alive, although not the precise version he knew. He broke away from the group to aid her. He then attempted to rescue her, his plans and escape from the planet contributing to the eventual but short lived mind-plague of Aridus, and was then sent to Zakuul through a void portal summoned by Axis.

### The Eternal Empire

After meeting Annalise and departing, Darth Nihl was captured and temporarily imprisoned on Zakuul. Eventually, he was given audience with Emperor Valkorion, and given rank of Sith Lord. He spent only a short time on Zakuul, very quickly taking the opportunity of the upcoming Battle of Korriban to return to freedom off of the isolated planet - though intending to stay loyal to Valkorion, believing him to be superior to Sidious.

He temporarily reconvened with Kára on Aridus, before returning to take part in the brief but chaotic Battle of Korriban. After the conclusion of the battle, he attempted to find XoXaan, believing that she would aid him in refounding the Order he had devoted himself to in his home universe. Instead he found her shaken, unwilling to teach a Sith. Frustrated by his situation, by his seemingly constant chaos and loss, he attempted to listen to the teachings of XoXaan through his darkness. This failed, and he was forced to take his leave - after sacrificing his crystal into an abyss within her temple in a pique of frustration.

He returned to Serenno, then accompanying Kára to her rendezvous with Dooku, and remained alongside her and Karness Muur in a location near Onderon space, though he is unconcerned with the latter’s safety and determined to prevent her from experiencing a second untimely demise...

## Personality and Traits

Darth Nihl was loyal, and extremely so, even when he personally disagreed with Krayt. There were occasions when he questioned decisions, but ultimately he served the One and served Krayt, and later served the New Sith Order with the same loyalty.

He was also rather ambitious, and had a streak of rivalry when it came to Darth Talon - he believed he had earned his place as Hand, and believed he should be the only Hand to Darth Krayt. He took opportunities to eliminate his competition frequently, to the point he changed loyalties to further his own success. This ambition, paired with his confidence, also was parallel to his belief that he, and other Sith, were superior to the Jedi.

## Force Powers and Abilities

Darth Nihl was a formidable opponent, and extremely capable in the Force. He was a skilled lightsaber duelist and the creator of his own form, able to take on well-trained Jedi, such as Kol Skywalker, as well as Sith such as Darth Talon. He was also able to use powers such as Force choke, beast trick, Force lightning, telekinesis, push and pull, and other specialised abilities.