Darth Infestus

Darth Infestus
Biographical information
Homeworld	Lao-mon
Physical description
Species	Shi'ido
Gender	Male
Height	3.05 meters (10' 0")
Eye color	White
Skin color	Pale
Chronological and political information
Era(s)	Post-Legacy era
Affiliation(s)	Dark Lords of the Sith
Masters	Darth Matraya
Apprentices	The Unnamed (former) Zaphrael 'Azura' Vindictus (former) Lutrum (former) Kosk (former) Gorth (former) Lady Malice (former) Lord Eidôlon (current) Nubis Serin (passed)
OOC information
Player	Jashin Lionheart

"I am the embodiment of chaos; I create and destroy in the name of progress."

— Darth Infestus

Darth Infestus—presumably born under the name of Vromos Peccatae and later known as Libron Opales after stealing someone's identity—is a Shi'ido Dark Lord, High Alchemist, and Arch Prophet of the Dark Lords of the Sith. Taught by Darth Matraya (former Jedi Master and founder of the New Order of the Jedi), he is a skilled saber duelist, even though he is known mostly for his mastery of the arcane arts. Under the guise of various forms, he fought in wars, infiltrated galactic organisations and ruled the mountainous fortress world of Prakith as its Imperial Governor before finally claiming a seat on the Dark Council.

Darth Infestus remains an enigmatic figure, despite his speeches on the HoloNet for which he is famous. He often presents himself in a theatrical way, but those closer to him know this is mostly a façade. 

He much prefers operating from the shadows, as the head of a mysterious sub-class within the oldest Sith Order in SL (DLoTS) called the Prophets of the Dark Side, who specialize in Machiavellian practices. With a vast network of spies and assassins under his command, he is laying the groundwork for a new era. 

While his agents mostly manipulate affairs far from home, however, he is changing the heart of the Sith Empire in more visible ways. Darth Infestus is the mastermind behind the construction of Khayal City and the Imperial Citadel, which was designed to channel the Dark Side of the Force. By taking Emperor Validus' work and improving it, he has transformed the hellish world of Byss from a fortress world into a galactic metropolis and has been known as the Dark Architect ever since. 

About

Anonymity

From the Statue of Hands:

"It feels like an eternity passed, and yet, I remember the day as if it were yesterday. The day the Dark Side of the Force beckoned me to ascend. The day its enticing embrace revealed to me the truth, and lead me to the Dark Lords of the Sith. I remember setting foot on the hellish world of Byss for the first time. The very sight of the citadel, surrounded by fire and lava, ignited a conflict within me; it drained all my courage and overwhelmed me with fear, yet simultaneously, it filled me with tremendous strength and inspired me to move forward. I knew then, that the path to power was not a path to embark upon lightly.

The Sith Order knows relatively little about my past, because I remained true to the nature of my kind. When I applied to join the ranks of the Sith, I did so in the form of a young human male. However, as most of our brethren know by now, I am neither human, nor young. I am a Shi’ido, who are well-known for their curiosity and shyness. From the day I was born, I was taught to manoeuvre in the shadows - never in the open, exposed. I found that anonymity grants a certain kind of freedom.

There are many reasons why the Dark Side of the Force appealed to me. Though there is one reason in particular: even among the Shi’ido, who are also known for their long life spans, I am considered old. Those who paid close attention to my myriad forms might have noticed subtle changes that occurred against my will; they offered a glimpse of what I once was. It was a weakness I could not tolerate, and so it was that I became a student of the arcane arts, delving deeper into the dark secrets of necromancy and alchemy.

My end drew nigh, but no longer.

I lost my original name, face and identity many average lifetimes ago. If you desire to learn more about me, gaze upon me through the Force, and behold my incorporeal form. Only then will you know who I truly am."

— Darth Infestus

Fame

"Seemingly empty threats have a curious effect on the arrogant; if you don't strike straight away they will take you for a harmless fool, ridicule and laugh at you, and once they've finally convinced themselves you'll never bite, they'll expose themselves entirely to you."

— Darth Infestus

As a Prophet of the Dark Side, Infestus usually kept to the shadows. Ever since his elevation to Hand, however, he has stepped into the spotlight several times. The first notable occasion was when he presented his work to the Galaxy as the architect of the new Imperial Capital, Khayal City.

Byss - The New Capital (SWRP Second Life)

The second occasion was when he addressed the citizens of the Galaxy during a public speech, urging all to unite under the Imperial Banner.

Darth Infestus - The Truth (SWRP Second Life Speech)

The third occasion, when he threatened the Republic in response to public statements made by its representatives.

Darth Infestus warns the Republic SL SWRP

On the fourth occasion, he announced further reconstruction in the capital of the Sith Empire.

Darth Infestus - Chaos -SL SWRP-

During his most recent speech he addressed loyal citizens of the Empire.

Dark Lord Infestus' Speech -SWRP-

Current Status

Darth Infestus is a Dark Lord of the Dark Lords of the Sith (DLoTS). With his peers, Jen'ari Destius, Jen'ari Rowe and Jen'ari Validus, he rules the Order.