Entrance to Academy is at the south end of the valley. The first time you enter you'll encounter Calo Nord here if you haven't done so since escaping Taris, and Darth Bandon does so if he hasn't been encountered since leaving the planet on which your third Star Map was found.
Caves
A narrow path leads to the northeast. Around a hairpin bend to the west is the entrance to the Template:~ where you'll have your first Shyrack encounter, the composition of which depends on your character level:
Template:KotOR can be found within the caves, as can the light side Template:KotOR. Past the caves the path continues to the north, where it opens into the valley itself. A Sith guard stands on either side of the entrance, while a Sith patrol wanders around the perimeter of the pillars in the center of the valley:
Sith Guard/Patrol
I am not here to get you out of trouble if you do something stupid, student. Enter the tombs at your own risk.
Any artifacts found should be brought to the attention of Master Uthar immediately.
Watch out for the tuk'ata. They will charge you on sight. Run back to the excavation area and we can protect you.
A dangerous assassin droid has barricaded itself within the tomb of Marka Ragnos, the first one on the left. Be wary.
There is an old Sith hermit that has been haunting this area, we understand. Watch out for him.
Beware of the tuk'ata. They are a pack beast that have their nests in one of the tombs. We fight them off as best we can.
The second tomb on the left within the valley is the tomb of Naga Sadow. It is off-limits to all students, unless they are in the company of Master Uthar.
The Sith student Dak Vesser can be seen working by a rock to the northwest of the entrance:
Dialog
Dak Vesser: Greetings. I don't think I've seen you at the academy before. Here to investigate the ruins?
Dak Vesser: Back again? Something else I can tell you?
1. Who are you?
Dak Vesser: My name's Dak Vesser. I'm assigned to the valley ruins, as you can see. We've been painstakingly uncovering these tombs for many months, now.
Dak Vesser: Master Uthar won't allow us to dig with lasers or sonics... we have to use hand tools only so we don't accidentally destroy anything we run across. That makes progress very slow, however.
2. What can you tell me about these ruins?
Dak Vesser: Well... it seems that the Sith once inhabited Korriban a long time ago. There was a fortress here that was destroyed at some point before the Sith abandoned the planet completely. Why they left, we don't know. Perhaps the Jedi drove them off. The tombs in this valley are the only parts of the fortress we've found mostly intact.
1. Made any unusual findings?
Dak Vesser: Some. Most of the interesting stuff is still in the tombs, but Master Uthar prefers to leave them to be explored by the students, as a challenge. In time, they will probably become safe enough for us to enter. Until that time, however, we're stuck to digging up the valley piece by piece.
1. The tombs are dangerous?
Dak Vesser: Definitely dangerous. Most of the students that go inside them don't come back out. Master Uthar prefers it that way.
He can tell you about these ruins, and then about these tombs:
Dialog
2. What can you tell me about these tombs?
Dak Vesser: There's four tombs here. On the right are the tombs of Ajunta Pall and Tulak Hord. On the left are the tombs of Marka Ragnos and Naga Sadow. All four were ancient Sith Lords.
1. Tell me about the tomb of Ajunta Pall.
Dak Vesser: That's the first tomb on the right. There's a rumor that there's a powerful artifact still in there, but nobody's retrieved it, yet. That tomb supposedly has ancient battle droids and traps that are still functioning. It's amazing that their power sources have lasted so long, really.
2. Tell me about the tomb of Tulak Hord.
Dak Vesser: That's the farthest tomb on the right. We don't know much about Tulak Hord, unfortunately... the tuk'ata have a nest in that tomb, I think.
1. The tuk'ata?
Dak Vesser: A local pack animal that's very dangerous. Occasionally the guards track down a queen and kill it... that usually pacifies them for a bit.
If you ask if he's heard about a Star Map being found here, or to tell you about the tomb of Naga Sadow:
Dialog
3. Have you heard about a Star Map being found here?
Dak Vesser: A Star Map? No, I haven't heard anything about that. Something like that could be in Naga Sadow's tomb, I suppose... that tomb's off limits to the students.
1. Naga Sadow's tomb?
4. Tell me about the tomb of Naga Sadow.
Dak Vesser: It's the second tomb on the left when you enter the valley. Naga Sadow was the leader of the old Sith Masters here, we think. Darth Malak found something in there a while back, however, and ever since then only Master Uthar can enter it.
1. What did he find? Do you know?
Dak Vesser: No. A lot of the discoveries are kept secret, even from the students. I only heard that Darth Malak found something there by rumor, to be honest.
4. I have to go.
Dak Vesser: Alright. Just be careful if you head into any of those tombs.
Ajunta Pall's Tomb
A Sith archaeologist can be seen working at a site to the northeast of the entrance to the valley; another works by a fallen pillar further to the north, while two others work at a second site around the rocks between the two tomb entrances on the east side of the valley and two Sith students wander between the two sites:
Sith Archaeologist/Student
Sorry, I can't talk. We have to excavate this valley with hand instruments. There's all kinds of old traps left behind that still work.
There's supposed to be some crazy Sith hermit that keeps kidnapping students in these hills. Best be careful.
You're out here to look for artifacts, I suppose? Just be careful.
Look, unless you're willing to lend a hand, leave us to our work.
These tombs we've uncovered are only the tip of an entire ancient Sith fortress. I wonder what happened here?
One has to wonder what made the Sith leave this planet originally. I bet the Jedi came and destroyed the colony.
I was told that there's an escaped assassin droid in one of the tombs. Watch out for it.
The tombs are all full of traps and droids that still work, it looks like. Stay out of them, if you can.
We've had indications that there's a whole ancient Sith colony under this valley. Isn't that an incredible find?
Careful of the tuk'ata. It's all we can do to keep those beasts away while we work.
Where is that blasted transport crew? We're supposed to send off the next shipment of artifacts right away.
The tomb on the far left, there, is off-limits. Only Master Uthar can go inside.
You aren't assigned to the excavation team, are you?
Sorry... I'm rather busy with the excavation planning, right now.
There's a metal box opposite the entrance to the Template:~:
The Sith student Galon Lor stands to the left of the entrance to Ajunta Pall's tomb, on the north side:
Dialog
Galor Lor: Oh... hello to you. You're new to the academy, aren't you? I can't say we've ever met.
Galon Lor: Hello again. Still roaming about the valley, I see?
1. Who are you?
Galon Lor: Galon Lor, at your service. Aren't these tombs fascinating? We had no idea the Sith were here so long ago.
1. Why not? Aren't there records?
Galon Lor: Not from this far back. Or, at least, what records do exist are sketchy at best. These ruins date back to a period when the Sith were first formed, before their exile into the far reaches of space. It's quite fascinating.
2. What are you doing here?
Galon Lor: I've been working on a translation of some of the runes by this tomb. I'm quite excited... this may very well be the tomb of Ajunta Pall.
You can ask about Ajunta Pall and his sword:
Dialog
1. Who is Ajunta Pall?
1. You think his sword might be here?
Galon Lor: Ajunta Pall was one of the first of the great Sith Lords. He rebelled against his Jedi Masters and led the way for the rest of us that followed. These runes claim that he was interred here... and I wonder if his sword might not be here, as well.
Galon Lor: The runes say that he was interred here, so I think it may indeed be possible. Whoever found the sword could gain great prestige.
1. His sword?
Galon Lor: According to legend, Ajunta Pall created a sword of terrible power. Someone who located it could gain considerable prestige.
The Sword of Ajunta Pall You have heard mention of a powerful sword that might be found within the tomb of an ancient Sith Lord, Ajunta Pall.
Dialog
1. Hasn't any effort been made to recover it?
Galon Lor: A... few of the bolder students have tried. They did not return. As I understand it, the tombs are quite dangerous.
1. What makes the tombs so dangerous?
Galon Lor: From what I've been told, the tombs have old traps and machines that are still active. They were designed to keep out intruders when they were made and still do. I suppose if the academy wanted to make a concerted effort, the tomb would be opened... but I think Master Uthar prefers to keep it as a challenge for the students.
2. Why don't you go in, then?
Galon Lor: Oh, these tombs are certainly not harmless. Don't think that. The sword may be tempting, but I'm not about to risk my life to find it.
1. Are you a coward, then?
Galon Lor: N-no. I want power as much as the next person, but I'm not stupid. I know what I'm capable of.
3. Gain prestige?
Galon Lor: Certainly. Finding such an artifact and giving it to Master Uthar would earn anyone big points. Although I suppose you could also keep it...
1. What do you know about the sword's powers?
Galon Lor: Nothing at all. The legends don't say anything about it... it may have had powers only for Ajunta alone.
3. I've got to be going.
Galon Lor: Of course. Don't let me keep you from your business.
Dak Vesser: Nothing that I can think of. There's supposedly some old Sith hermit that haunts these hills and kidnaps students. Might want to watch out for him.
The Hermit in the Hills You have been told about a mad hermit who can be found in the hills surrounding the Valley of the Dark Lords. Apparently he preys upon unsuspecting academy students, his victims never being seen again. How much of this story is true is unknown, but dealing with the problem might be worthy of prestige.
Aiding Lashowe
Once you've convinced Lashowe in the Sith academy to allow you to help her recover a relic in this valley, you'll find her by the rocks opposite the entrance to Tulak Hord's tomb. She speaks as you approach:
Lashowe: There you are. Finally. If you were any later in showing up, we would have had to abandon this. I've been calling to the tuk'ata mother in their language. She should respond fairly -- ahhh, here she comes now.
A Tuk'ata queen and two other Tuk'ata emerge from the direction of the tomb.
Lashowe: Get ready. This will not be easy... she's a tough beast.
The high innate Template:KotOR of the tuk'ata means that any Force users are advised to follow Lashowe's example and use (Advanced) Template:KotOR against them.
Lashowe: Wonderful! Ha ha! The beast is dead! We work better together than I would have hoped. And here is the holocron. Such a small thing to be so valuable and require so much effort to obtain. I'll just run along, now, and give this to Master Uthar. I'll be sure to tell him of your contribution, naturally.
4. I... suppose that's alright.
3. I suppose so. Fine... take it back.
3. Fine. Go, if that's the way you want it.
Lashowe: Good. You have my... appreciation... for all your help. Good luck in your efforts.
Aiding Lashowe You and your rival, Lashowe, have worked together to defeat a tuk'ata mother beast and recover an ancient but corrupt Jedi holocron. Lashowe was insistent on returning it to Uthar herself. Somehow you doubt that you and she will be sharing the prestige for the holocron like you planned.
If you let her leave, she obviously doesn't share and you gain no experience or prestige unless you're willing to move closer to the dark side of the Force by killing her back at the academy. However, even if you take your revenge you still gain more by challenging her here. This leads to combat, but only one response moves you closer to the dark side of the Force:
Dialog
1. And how can I be sure of that?
Lashowe: You're the one that convinced me to go through with this plan. Why wouldn't I see it through?
1. I want some kind of guarantee.
Lashowe: Forget it. There is no guarantee. You helped me, I'll help you. Or don't you trust me?
2. Wait. We'll go to Master Uthar together.
Lashowe: Forget it. I'm not waiting up for you. That wasn't our plan, anyway.
1. You're going to betray me, I know it!
2. The 'plan' was we both get the credit.
Lashowe: Back off, I'm warning you! I'm not giving this up!
1. No more arguing. We take it back together.
2. Then I'll just have to take it from you!
3. No way. I'll be taking the holocron back, not you.
2. Not bloody likely. Give me the holocron.
1. The plan's changed. Give me the holocron.
Lashowe: You're not getting the holocron. This was my idea! The plan was that I take it back, not you!
Points Gained: -4 3. Forget it. That holocron is mine.
Aiding Lashowe You and your hopeful rival, Lashowe, worked together to defeat a tuk'ata mother beast and recover an ancient but corrupt Jedi holocron. Lashowe was insistent on returning the holocron to Master Uthar by herself, however, and the two of you battled. Lashowe was killed, but you now have the holocron for yourself.
This small crystal supposedly holds holographic recordings of the ancient Sith... information which could be incredibly valuable. There's no telling how long the holocron has been lost in the area, nor how well it works.
You can now return the holocron to Master Uthar back at the academy.
Marka Ragnos' Tomb
The entrance to the Template:~ is in the southwest corner of the valley.
Rogue Droid
Dak Vesser: That's the first tomb on the left. Someone mentioned that a crazy droid has holed itself up in there, but I don't know much about that.
The Sith student standing to the right of the entrance to Marka Ragnos' tomb can give you the same information:
Dialog
Sith Student: You should be careful if you're planning on entering this tomb... it's dangerous.
3. I can handle myself.
Sith Student: If you say so. Just thought I would warn you, is all.
1. Why? What do you know about it?
2. They're all dangerous.
Sith Student: Maybe so, but this one more than most, I think.
Sith Student: There's an assassin droid in here, so Master Uthar says. It went insane and has holed up in here with a whole army of droids protecting it.
Rogue Droid You have been told about a rogue Sith droid that has escaped from the labs and holed itself up in one of the valley's tombs. The Sith have not yet decided to go into the tomb to remove it by force... leaving it to some enterprising Sith hopefuls to take that job upon themselves.
Dialog
1. Why don't the Sith do something about it?
Sith Student: I don't know. I think Master Uthar has left it in there as a challenge for any student brave enough to destroy it. Supposedly, if a student actually succeeds in destroying the droid, they'll get a great reward. Lots have tried, but nobody's succeeded yet.
2. Where did it get all these droids?
Sith Student: No idea. I think it's building them in there.
3. This droid went insane, you say?
Sith Student: Seems that way. They say that its audio receptors became too sensitive and all the noise drove the droid nuts. If you're planning on going in, I'd suggest you use some sound suppressors or something... or you'll probably become a target right away.
4. Are you going inside?
Sith Student: I... I don't think so. I can manipulate minds and living matter, but that won't be much use against droids, will it? I've had a few friends go inside that haven't come out for a while, now. I doubt I could do any better than they could.
4. Thanks. I'll be going.
Sith Student: Sure thing. Good luck.
Naga Sadow's Tomb
Two Sith archaeologists work by the rocks at the north end of the pillars in the center of the valley on the west side, and there's a metal box to the right of the entrance to the Template:~ in the northwest corner of the valley:
Received:
3. Tell me about the tomb of Marka Ragnos.
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Metal Box
The Sword of Ajunta Pall
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Points Gained: -4
