After opening the Sith sarcophagus, the door closes and the spirit of Ajunta Pall appears behind you, speaking to you as you approach:
After opening the Sith sarcophagus, the door closes and the spirit of Ajunta Pall appears behind you, speaking to you as you approach:
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Approach him to confirm that you used the correct sword, and give a persuasive light side character (alignment > 60) an opportunity to move (much) closer to the light side of the Force:
Approach him to confirm that you used the correct sword, and give a persuasive light side character ({{~|Alignment|alignment}} > 60) an opportunity to move (much) closer to the light side of the Force:
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He receives bonuses depending on your character level:
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Thus at character level > 14:
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|Level=18
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|Awareness=25
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|Strength=16
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|Dexterity=26
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|DEX=+8
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|Constitution=14
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|CON=+2
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|Wisdom=22
|WIS=+3
|WIS=+6
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|Charisma=14
|CHA=+2
|CHA=+2
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|Vitality=219
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|Force=1144
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|Defense=24
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|Fortitude=13
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There are '''no''' typos: he ''is'' full of the Force, and the sword he uses is different to the sword you may have received (Damage Bonus: +4 Fire and Attack Modifier: +3, rather than Damage Bonus: +2 Fire and Attack Modifier: +5). He also receives additional bonuses depending on your character level:
There are '''no''' typos: he ''is'' full of the Force, and the sword he uses is different to the sword you may have received (Damage Bonus: +4 Fire and Attack Modifier: +3, rather than Damage Bonus: +2 Fire and Attack Modifier: +5).
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Like Ajunta Pall, he receives bonuses depending on your character level:
It's possible to pass this mine on the south side of the corridor without triggering it. The corridor beyond continues down a ramp to the east before opening on a platform where a tuk'ata encounter awaits, the composition of which depends on your character level:
Character level
< 12
12-13
14
> 14
Tuk'ata (2)
Tuk'ata (2)
Dire Tuk'ata
Tuk'ata (3)
Dire Tuk'ata
Tuk'ata (4)
Dire Tuk'ata (2)
The high innate Template:KotOR of tuk'ata means that even a level 20 Jedi's Force powers will only breach it 45% of the time, so Force users are advised to use (Advanced) Template:KotOR against them.
The datapad appears to be the journal of a Sith archaeologist by the name of Veren Gal. Most of it consists of uninteresting notes on the geology of the tomb's caverns, but the final entry is as follows:
"Strangely enough, I've found traces of Therangen in the tomb. This is an unstable black rock used as fuel by lesser races... perhaps the ancient Sith on Korriban used it as a power source? It is a volatile and dangerous substance, and reacts violently to fire. I will have to be careful."
The chasm to the east of this platform is bridged to the north, while a narrow platform on which four deactivated droids stand extends half way across it to the south beyond a rune covered obelisk which blocks entry. The bridge itself is also blocked, by a Therangen obelisk halfway across, and there's a severed arm on the left at its west end:
Severed Arm
Datapad
This datapad seems to have once belonged to an enterprising young Sith student who had ventured into the tomb in search of Ajunta Pall's sword. One of his entries is of particular note:
"There has got to be a way to get past this obelisk blocking the bridge! It seems to be made of some kind of unstable material... I'm willing to bet some kind of energy discharge will set it off. Blaster fire isn't doing the trick, however. I'll have to try some kind of explosive. I just hope that guard droid over there is as defunct as it looks."
Interact with the Therangen obelisk and you'll discover its an empty container: switch to give item and give any mine, or any grenade other than a CryoBan, ion or poison grenade, and you'll run back to the west end of the bridge as it explodes, clearing the way. However, this also activates the four droids to the south:
All have shields which absorb 50 points of energy damage in total, while two have an Template:KotOR which can also absorb sonic, cold and heat damage. Melee attacks are obviously impossible, so it's up to any ranged attackers or Force users to kill them.
Alternatively, you can now run to the platform on the east side of the bridge and pull the lever to your right, which causes the droids to explode (although no experience is received). There's another locked door in the east wall:
Door
Unlock
28 (8)
Resist
5
Vitality
20
Sith Sarcophagus
Beyond the locked door on the east side of the bridge is a ramp descending to another door, which is mined:
It's possible to pass this on either side, but it may be awkward to open the door without disabling or recovering the mine first. Beyond is a burial chamber with a tomb at its center and alcoves in the north, east and south walls. The southern alcove contains a corpse, while the tomb door opens to reveal a Sith sarcophagus:
After opening the Sith sarcophagus, the door closes and the spirit of Ajunta Pall appears behind you, speaking to you as you approach:
Dialog
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Too long... too long in the cold and the dark. I am disturbed again? A human...
Jolee: Now this you don't see every day. This... this is an old spirit full of the Force. I sense great sadness and regret. Walk carefully...
Juhani: Beware this... this spirit. It may not be what it appears. Great emotion lies within...
HK-47: Analysis: This emanation barely registers on my sensors, master. Blaster fire may be ineffective... but I am prepared to test that at your word.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: A... Jedi? Here? Why have you come to this dark place, Jedi? Why... disturb my sleepless rest?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Do... I know you? It... seems as if we have met before...
1. I am not a Jedi.
1. Er... no, I don't think we have ever met...
2. [Persuade/Lie] Yes, of course. Don't you remember me?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Are you certain? You... the Force is with you. So strong, so bright. You remind me of... someone I once knew, so long ago...
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: [Success] I do... and yet I do not. The Force is so strong with you, human... yet the face, the soul... it has been so very long...
2. Disturb your rest? Are you some kind of... ghost?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I... had a name, once. Ajunta Pall. Yes, that was my name. I was one of many. We were servants of the dark side... Sith Lords, we called ourselves. So proud. In the end we were not so proud. We hid... hid from those we had betrayed. We fell... and I knew it would be so...
You can ask him about himself and this tomb:
Dialog
1. You were a Sith Lord? From the ancient times?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Ancient? Has it been so long that you use the word 'ancient'? I have... been here so long, so lost, I cannot... cannot remember... We were the first. The first to rebel, to betray... to surrender ourselves to the dark side. So strong, we thought... so wrong...
2. What do you mean by 'those we had betrayed'?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Our Jedi Masters. Those who had taught us to use the Force... who warned us against the dark side. Yet we embraced it in secret, reveled in its power. We were... discovered? Or did we act? I can no longer remember. But here is where we came... to hide, to grow. And here we fell.
3. What can you tell me about this place?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Our temple... our tomb. Built far from our enemies. We revered power and threw off the teachings of our old masters. It... we were not the first to fall to the dark side. But we... had more power than those before us. It... came from elsewhere...
1. What do you mean? Came from where?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Our oldest secret. Only... only we would know, we lords. Only we would know where our power came from...
1. [Persuade] Tell me the secret.
2. [Force Persuade] Tell me the secret.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: [Failure] I cannot, human. It is a secret of so long ago... I no longer remember. You who bristle with the Force... you must find this place...
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: [Failure] The Force no longer touches my mind, human. And... even if it did I, I no longer remember our secret. The Force bristles in you... you must find this place with it...
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Or... have you? Or did you? Or... will you? Oh, so... many images...
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I... see your heart, human Jedi. I see your power, your pride. You... you will find the old place, the dark place... and you will regret it.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I... see your dark heart, human. Dark as mine was, proud as mine was. You... you will find the old place... and you will regret it.
1. Why? What is at this place?
1. I shall regret nothing.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: So much power... it is blinding. I...I remember so little...
4. How did you fall? What happened?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: We... hid from the Jedi, but it was not they who destroyed us. Is it not... obvious what we did? We destroyed each other. We desired the secrets of each other, to increase our power... we battled until finally our fortress rained down on top of us.
Carth: I suppose that's the nature of the dark side. Power, but no longevity. Eventually it just consumes itself.
Jolee: Hmph. The Sith consumed themselves, did they? Hm. I suppose that eventually that'd be all they'd have left to fight.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: And so here our old secret is buried and none of us hold it any more... is that not right? Our power fled. Oh, what became of us? Do... do the Sith still thrive? Did they ever return?
1. The Sith fled, yes. And they returned.
2. The Sith have thrived and are more powerful than ever.
3. The dark side will always thrive. You should know that.
3. They returned, and endanger us all... and the light side must battle them.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: So much... so much time has passed. And yet we have learned nothing... nothing...
However, ask why he remains here to get to the matter at hand:
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Remain? Do I... remain? I... have regretted for so long... all that I have done.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I... I do not remember. A map? Perhaps it is a map. But it has not been buried with me. All I have now is my sword.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: My sword... I filled it with my pride. And it is... buried with me, now. A corpse as I am a corpse. I am dead, as my faith... is dead. And I shall remain here... surrounded by blackness in death as in life...
1. I feel sorry for you.
2. I need this sword you speak of.
3. Maybe I should just be on my way, then...
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Most of my brethren would desire... only to take what power I have left. Even if it would destroy them.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Of course you do. You... seek my power. Will it destroy you... as it did me?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I... cannot allow you to leave. Not until you have... done what I will ask of you.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I wish my sword to be... taken away from here. I do not wish it to rot away as I have. I command this of you.
1. Fine. I'll gladly take it out of here.
2. What do you want me to do with it?
3. Sorry... nobody commands me to do anything.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: If... if you are wise, you will not keep it. In the end, it is what destroyed me...
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Then you shall not leave this place. I... have power, still. I can... still command!
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: There are... three blades within my sarcophagus. Only one is truly my sword, but it has been so long... I do not remember which. Find the sword that is mine and... place it on the statue. If it is truly mine, then it is yours.
1. And if the sword isn't yours?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Then you must... die. This is how it... must be.
1. How will I know which sword it is?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I do remember one thing of my sword... listen to me carefully... "I am that which grips the heart in fright, hearkens night and silences the light." It was... written of my sword long... long ago. Go, then... find my sword and place it on the statue...
The Sword of Ajunta Pall You have encountered none other than the restless and regret-filled spirit of the ancient Sith Lord, Ajunta Pall, within his tomb. He has entreated you to find out which of the three swords buried in his sarcophagus is actually his... and to place it on the statue within this chamber. He has left you with this clue: "I am that which grips the heart in fright, hearkens night and silences the light."
You cannot interact with him again until you've placed one of the swords from the Sith sarcophagus on the Sith statue in the east alcove, and if you try to open the door again:
[This door is held closed by some great power, and cannot be opened at the moment.]
Compare his clue with the descriptions of the three swords in your inventory:
The blade of this sword is an ebony black and notched along its length to give it a cruel and jagged appearance. There is a strange visual effect upon the sword which makes it seem as if shadows pulse and ebb along its surface. It is very cool to the touch, and upon close inspection a small insignia of a dark circle can be spotted on its hilt.
This blade is long and straight and sparkles with a silver glow that becomes brighter as the hilt is touched. It is quite warm, and it almost appears that the blade becomes white-hot once it is equipped. Such a fiery weapon would be devastating against an unarmored opponent. A small insignia of a flame is impressed upon the hilt.
Like most vibro blades, this weapon lets off a dim humming sound once activated. Its length shimmers with a deep blue-colored force field, and its hilt is the black of charcoal. A single insignia upon the hilt shows that of a red, baleful eye.
Clearly the notched steel sword is his, and should be placed on the Sith statue:
Dialog
Message: [Place a sword in the statue.]
1. [The notched steel sword.]
2. [The silver lined sword.]
3. [The vibro sword.]
4. [Step away from the statue.]
Message: [The sword sets itself in the stone as if it belongs there.]
Message: [Nothing happens.]
Approach him to confirm that you used the correct sword, and give a persuasive light side character (Template:~ > 60) an opportunity to move (much) closer to the light side of the Force:
Dialog
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Yes... that is the one. That is the blade that destroyed me. Take it... take it and the other blades, even... take them and go. My darkness awaits me...
1. There's no need to remain here, is there?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: No... need? What choice have I?
1. You can return to the light side and end your torment.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Return? But... I betrayed my old masters. They would never let me return to the light side. It is too late... too late...
It's easier to persuade him to return to the light side if you're very light (> 85) yourself:
1. [Persuade] I don't believe the light side would turn you away. You have suffered long enough.
1. [Persuade] I don't believe the light side would turn you away. You have suffered long enough.
Points Gained: +6 Spirit of Ajunta Pall: [Success] If... if I could return. Oh, my Master... it has been... so long... and I regret so much...
If you're not willing or able to persuade him then you can just go:
Dialog
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: [Failure] No... I... do not think so. I have the eternity... I deserved. I made my choice long ago.
2. You can leave this place.
3. And suppose you are right. What then?
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: No, I cannot. Here... here is where I rest. Here is where my eternity awaits.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Then I have... the eternity I deserved. It has taken me... so long to realize that. I made my choice long ago.
2. You can leave this place.
3. I don't know. I'll go.
2. And suppose you are right. What then?
3. Perhaps you are right. I'll go.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Be at peace...
Otherwise, he'll attack you if you express your disappointment in him or command him to tell you more about the Star Map:
Dialog
2. I want to know more about the Star Map.
2. You're a pathetic excuse for a Sith Lord if I ever saw one.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Our... oldest secret is buried, but not here. I... remember nothing else. I cannot help you.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Do not... do not say such things! I... still have power! Go! Go from my... ancient tomb!
1. I don't believe that. Tell me what you know!
2. I might think more of you if you told me about the Star Map.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: I shall not tell you... our oldest secret! I shall not! Begone!
4. I'll go, then.
3. Fine, I'll go.
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Be at peace...
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Do not let the dark flame guide you, young one...
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Take the blades and leave me to my darkness...
1. What a disappointment. The 'great Ajunta Pall'.
1. I command you to tell me!
Points Gained: -4 Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Then feel my power! You shall... die here, with me!!
Points Gained: -4 Spirit of Ajunta Pall: Never! I shall... destroy you first! Die here... remain forever with me!
Regardless of the outcome, if you selected the correct sword:
The Sword of Ajunta Pall Your were able to select the blade that once belonged to the Sith Lord Ajunta Pall, and his spirit was grateful that the weapon would at last leave his side. The weapon is certainly an impressive one... but it might also serve as a relic that would impress Master Uthar.
He'll also attack you if you selected the wrong sword:
Spirit of Ajunta Pall: No... that is not the one. My ancient sword is black as the night sky... I remember now. I... I am sorry...
The Sword of Ajunta Pall Having selected the wrong sword to place in the statue, the spirit of the Sith Lord, Ajunta Pall, went berserk and attacked you. The battle is over, and while you weren't able to select the correct sword initially it's possible one of the remaining swords *is* his blade... and would possibly suffice as a relic that would impress Master Uthar.
Received:
500 Selected wrong sword
He receives bonuses depending on your character level:
There are no typos: he is full of the Force, and the sword he uses is different to the sword you may have received (Damage Bonus: +4 Fire and Attack Modifier: +3, rather than Damage Bonus: +2 Fire and Attack Modifier: +5).
You can now open the door again, but as you return west and approach the exit to the Valley, Shaardan bars the way:
Dialog
Shaardan: I saw you come in here and I rather figured you'd make it all the way to the sarcophagus. Good to see I wasn't wrong.
Shaardan: So the spineless worm actually made it through the tomb? I'm impressed.
1. Shaardan? What do you want?
Shaardan: Isn't it obvious? I've been hoping that someone would do the dirty work in retrieving the sword of Ajunta Pall for some time. It's been quite a wait.
Carth: You wouldn't have considered, oh, I don't know... getting it yourself?
Jolee: Hmph. Typical. Always ready to jump at what they perceive to be the easier path.
HK-47: Warning: Touch the master's blade and lose an arm, meatbag.
Shaardan: Now that you have it, I just thought I'd relieve you of it. It must be quite a burden, after all.
1. You're not taking anything from me.
2. No, I think I'll manage with it just fine. Kind of you to offer, though.
3. [Persuade/Lie] I don't know what you're talking about. What sword?
Shaardan: Impressive bravado, I'm sure. Do you honestly think I would let an opportunity to impress Master Uthar pass me by so easily?
Shaardan: Oh, but I insist. I'm not about to let a chance to impress Master Uthar pass me by.
Shaardan: [Failure] Nice try. I may not know what the sword looks like, but I'm no gullible fool. I'm not about to pass up a chance to impress Master Uthar.
Shaardan: I may like you well enough, but being a Sith is all about taking chances when the moment is right. So make it easier on both of us... hand over the sword.
Shaardan: Especially not for a pathetic excuse for a Sith like yourself. Hand over the sword, worm. You know I'm the superior, here.
1. And if I don't?
Shaardan: Isn't it obvious? You die. Rule of the Sith: only the strong and cunning shall survive. You won't be missed, trust me... now hand it over.
2. What are you going to give me for it?
Shaardan: This isn't a negotiation. As much as I dislike ultimatums, I am afraid I must stoop. Hand over the sword or die.
You could give him the correct sword:
4. Just let me get it out...
Shaardan: Fine. No tricks, though... I'm watching you.
1. [give him the Notched Steel Sword]
The Sword of Ajunta Pall You encountered Shaardan on the way out of Ajunta Pall's tomb and surrendered the spirit's blade to him. It probably wasn't worth fighting over, anyhow.
However, you lose an opportunity to gain prestige and experience. If you give him another sword, you avoid combat here and get the satisfaction of watching Master Uthar demonstrate his displeasure at being brought the wrong sword before you give him the correct one (if you haven't identified it, then he will do so), gaining prestige and experience.
2. [give him the Silver Lined Sword]
3. [give him the Vibro Blade]
Shaardan: See? I knew you and I could work this out. I imagine I'll be rewarded well for this. You'll do fine, I'm sure... another time.
Shaardan: Smart move. You're obviously more pathetic that I could have even imagined. Thanks for the sword... worm.
The Sword of Ajunta Pall On the way out of Ajunta Pall's tomb, you encountered one of your rivals: Shaardan. The Sith hopeful was actually dumb enough to take one of the spirit's false blades without closer examination. As for the real blade, that can probably be turned into Master Uthar, as well, unless you wish to keep it.
As ever, though, not giving him a sword results in combat and more experience:
5. I'm not giving it to you.
4. I've changed my mind. You're not getting it.
3. You'll take it over my dead body.
Shaardan: Need to do things the hard way, hey? Fine by me.
Shaardan: I've been looking forward to this.
Like Ajunta Pall, he receives bonuses depending on your character level:
If you speak to Galon Lor upon exiting the tomb with the correct sword:
Dialog
Galon Lor: You... you have the sword! The sword of Ajunta Pall! That's it, isn't it?! How did you ever acquire it?!
1. That's for me to know and you to find out.
2. It doesn't matter. It's mine and you're not getting it!
3. I got it from Ajunta himself, if you must know.
Galon Lor: Ah, yes, it's the same old story, is it? I would fight you for the sword if I could, but I am hardly that stupid. You are clearly my better in that regard. Still, it would be wonderful if I could get a chance to study the artifact some day. Congratulations on its retrieval.
Galon Lor: Are you joking with me? The Sith Lord still lives?
1. No, not exactly.
Galon Lor: Oh, this is quite interesting. My mentor told me that Sith apparitions might be possible, but I never truly believed it! Thank you for the information! I must go and inform my mentor at once of this strange news!
He leaves unless you tell him it isn't the sword:
4. No, this isn't the sword. You're quite mistaken.
Galon Lor: Oh? Well, that is quite disappointing. From what I remember of the old databases, that looks so similar it's startling. I suppose the thought of actually finding the sword would be enough to get anyone excited. Ahhh, perhaps someday.
If you speak to him again:
Galon Lor: The runes here tell a fascinating tale of Ajunta Pall's life. I wonder how much of it is true?
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Received:
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Sith Corpse
(2)
The Sword of Ajunta Pall
1. [Persuade] I don't believe the light side would turn you away. You have suffered long enough.
Points Gained: +6
1. What a disappointment. The 'great Ajunta Pall'.
Points Gained: -4
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