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 New Galactic Empire, until its dissolution in 138 ABY. He later was a Dark Councillor in the New Sith Order, eventually serving as the Councillor of Sith Philosophy in 156 ABY.

## Biography

Darth Nihl was originally from the satellite galaxy Firefirst, 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. It was Nihl who recalled Darth Viscretus into the Sith-Imperial alliance in the same year, after she had disappeared to Serenno some years prior.

In 134 ABY, he fathered a child unwillingly with Darth Talon, named Carn Marr-Nihl, better known as Darth Nathemus. He acted as his Sith Master, eventually.

In 137 ABY, Nihl was instrumental in Krayt's plans to eliminate the still-living Roan Fel, who had re-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.

Darth Krayt was killed by Cade Skywalker on Coruscant, however, and Nihl was forced to order the One Sith into a retreat - Darth Havok and Nihl planning to go into hiding. Acting as Dark Lord, he hid the fleet, and instructed Havok they were to utilize patience, cunning, and secrecy, and infiltrate the galactic governments.

Shortly after this Darth Wredd declared himself to the Galaxy, and a number of the remaining One Sith were eliminated - though Nihl was not one. They returned to hiding, to re-organize, after Wredd was killed on Mala in 139 ABY. It is not known, precisely, how many of the One Sith perished in this insurgency. Nihl, Maladi, Talon, Havok, and a few others continued through iterations of the Sith, including during the The New Imperial War - (acting as one of the sole reasons that the Sith did not attempt to dismantle the fledgling New Galactic Empire as the existing Sith factions warred with the Galaxy), and into the 150s ABY, under the New Sith Order, helmed by Dreadwar. There, he served as Dark Councillor. It was he, along with Darth Maladi, Darth Talon, who coaxed Darth Viscretus into the Order, for her original plan was to disappear into obscurity yet again, even despite Dreadwar's offer.

There was a rumoured attempt on Nihl's life shortly after Dreadwar's death, but he evidently survived, and continued his service as a Dark Councillor to long-time ally Darth Viscretus upon her claim to Krayt's throne. He was placed in command of the Sphere of Sith Philosophy.

## 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, 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 abilities.