"I'm always amazed by how much I learn from my padawans" Master Blessed
Childhood
Born on the planet of Coruscant from a family of wealthy bureaucrats, Vinshu had little worries in his early life. He spent his childhood focusing on a career in Public Administration and enjoy leisure activities among his friends. It wasn't until he finished his education at the university that he discovered how corrupt politics could be. He decided that he was not interested in the profession that he his family expected him to be involved in. This shattered his world. He refused to have his family support him finically and had no idea what his life calling was. Vinshu felt lost because he knew no other trades and had no other skills. For months he explored the galaxy trying to discover who he was. This was a hard time for Vinshu for he had never been alone before and felt that everything in his life was nothing but chaos. Like many, Vinshu did not know at the time that he was in tune with the force. "There is no chaos, there is harmony" is what Vinshu thought was a strange twist of fate, he found his way back to Coruscant as he was discovered to be force sensitive by the powerful Jedi Master MuadDib Kidd. Master MuadDib took Vinshu as one of his Padawans and allowed him to join The Jedi Praxeum (also referred to as The Praxeum ).
Jedi Padawan on Coruscant
Vinshu became one of the first students at the Praxeum. He began to learn much about the force along side fellow padawans Ganja Connoisseur and Lewis Daehlie. Even before he could master his saber Vinshu was faced with disturbing events. Master Mantis Grebe spent out a transmission that a believed clone of General Grievous had been spotted in the area. A few nights later Jedi Master MuadDibb called for all of the Praxeum Jedi to report to Coruscant. Once there he informed everyone of a known bomb threat. Members of the NOJ and the Grand Army of the Republic assisted in the search. Vinshu and Ganja Connoisseur went as far as searching the dangerous slum areas of Vjun in hopes of discovering clues to the deadly plot. It turned out that the threat was really a distraction. A few days later one Jedi spotted a newly built droid army. Later that night Vinshu was hurt in battle when a group of droids attacked him and Master MuadDib in the arena at the Jedi Temple in Coruscant. Master MuadDid used force heal to save Vinshu's life. Eventually Master Brody faced the evil clone of Grievous and stopped him before the clone could finish his droid army.
Vinshu also assisted Master Brody in another adventure tracking and finding information on an ancient Sith Spirit by the name of Raze. Vinshu assisted Master Grebe Sir Bury from NOJ searching under the temple where the remains of the first Jedi Temple layed. Together they found Raze's tomb. The spirit actually possessed Master Brody briefly but Master Brody was able to resist him and defeat the spirit. Members of Praxeum, NOJ and GAR worked together to help stop Raze. Many were injured in the process.
Vinshu enjoyed his time learning at the Jedi Temple. He spent many hours studying about the force and the galaxy in general. He became very interested in the different planets and species that had a deep connection to the force. It was there that he first discover the living planet Zonama Sekot. Vinshu was very curious about the concept of a living planet so he decided to make his first off world trip to explore Zonama Sekot. While visiting VInshu became close friends with a member of the Potentium Followers Potentium Knight and future Potentium Master Flint Mokeev. Vinshu would often visit the planet and often sparred his new friend learning new saber technics and combat. While many Jedi did not like the idea of a Jedi being friends with a follower of Potentium, Vinshu created a brotherhood with several members of Potentium. Many times in his life he came to their aid of his friends as they in return aided him.
The Mass Effect
Massimo Questi : I wonder what kind of damage I can do if I shot him (the sith) though the glass.
Vinshu Blessed : err, I wouldn't do that. Master Grebe spent a lot time making those Bacta Tanks.
Vinshu's days as a young padawan continued to be full of adventure. From droids attacks to battling ancient sith spirits along side Master Victor Brody, life never seemed dull on Coruscant. Vinshu made friends within the order but never met someone who got him in as much trouble as a young Coruscant guard, Mass Questi. Master Grebe saw something special in the young man and although very inexperience Master Grebe trusted Mass with the important task of protecting the temple. One of Vinshu's first encounters with the young guard led to a near fatal stand off with three Sith in the med lab. As time went on, both Vinshu and Massimo matured as they aged and took on more responsibilities, that developed into wisdom with each challenge. Massimo was accepted into Praxeum and made his own history within the community excelling through the ranks as Jedi Knight and then as Jedi Master, Mass Questi.
Temple Guard
Life at the Jedi Temple served as a dual role for VInshu. Not only was he expected to focus on his training but he also helped to protect the temple as a Temple Guard. Hours each day VInshu and his fellow guards, Massimo, Joenas Jewell and Ganja, kept a watchful eye out for any intruders that visited the temple for the sole purpose of causing harm to others. This meant that they were always on watch for Sith or anyone else that disliked the Jedi. Once the Cult of Rangos attacked the temple, VInshu tried fighting them off but was defeated and held captive on Mustafar. They tried to turn him to the dark-side but resisted. After many hours of VInshu reciting the Jedi Code the Sith grew bored and released him. On another occasion a rogue clone tried sneaking two sith inside a private area of the temple but Vinshu, Mass and Sir Lewis Daehlie prevented them by casting them out of the temple.
Jedi Knight
Vinshu enjoyed his time learning from Master Kidd and Master Grebe,.....But, wisdom and strength had not come easy. Vinshu spent his days training and helping others. Hours of reading and learning what a true Jedi Master is supposed to be, as well as time in the Dojo learning how to hold and wield a saber for what seemed like the equivalence of decades of learning how to hold on to a high speed swoop while trying to avoid speeding straight for a steel plated wall. MuadDib Kidd did his job "by passing on what he had learned" but through experience and trial and error as a teacher of its own, were more powerful lessons learnt. As Vinshu trained he matured and as he matured he began to take on more responsibilities. Over time Vinshu was granted the title of Jedi Knight and his life once again filled with change.
As a Jedi Knight, Vinshu still continued to provide support to his fellow Jedi and friends from both Zonama Sekot and Bakura. Once two of his close friends from Potentium, Dada Castaignede and Junomi Galli, asked him to join them in a dangerous mission to Malachor V to gather information about the Sith.
Dada Castaignede: what's our story if were encountered? Junomi Galli: well...it depends my friend Junomi Galli: if we are encountered ANYWHERE outside of the temple Junomi Galli: we are simply visiting Junomi Galli: if caught on the inside Junomi Galli: no lie or force may save us Junomi Galli: but a plan is needed Vinshu Blessed: hmmm, well tell me more about this temple Junomi Galli: it is the begining and all of all sith Junomi Galli: to know this tmeple, read its archives Junomi Galli: you know all about sith Vinshu Blessed: I see Junomi Galli: VIn.. Vinshu Blessed: yes? Junomi Galli: You are a moisture farmer from Dantooine Junomi Galli: talk moisture Junomi Galli: Dada Junomi Galli: you are a priest from Endor Junomi Galli: I...I will be a flower shopsman from corruscant who hates the light Junomi Galli: death may hit us.....now is your last chance, both of you, to turn back Dada Castaignede puts his finger in his nose Junomi Galli: we go yes? Vinshu Blessed: we shall go
Vinshu's also kept close guard of Bakura assisting the Grand Army of The Republic whenever he was needed. GAR saved Vinshu's life on several occasions including once when his ship was shoot down by a group of Mandalorians after a vicious dogfight in the skies above Bakura. Vinshu's Jedi starfighter crashed pinning him under the wreckage. He would have became one with the force that day if a young clone they called Judes Demina. He pulled Vinshu from the wreckage and carried him to a Bacta Tank to heal.
During this time Vinshu also joined the NOJ Galactic Patrol.. a short lived but effective team of NOJ knights lead by Kaia Kondor. It served as a linkage between all Jedi orders, on and off of Yavin IV, all those dedicated to the light side of the Force. It wasn't long before they requested the aid of both VInshu and Mass. Sith were targeting NOJ padawans as potential recruits trying to turn them to the Darkside. VInshu and Mass was informed that two young padawan named Anakin Trafalgar and Kenny Nostram were being seduced to the darkside by two female Sith near the tomb of Exar Kun. When Vinshu and Mass arrived they discovered that the two young men had the situation well under control.
The Lost Padawan
After earning the title of Knight, Vinshu was given his hardest assignment that of training a young padawan. This was a task he both looked forward to yet dreaded at the same time. He was excited by the idea of teaching another but also doubted his own skills. Vinshu did push forward and took on a young Twi'lek by the name of Akemi Cryotank as his first padawan. Even before The Jedi Order discovered that Akemi was force sensitive she had an impressive past. Akemi worked as a secret operative for the Queen of Naboo searching for would be assassins. Akemi worked hard as a padawan excelling in her studies. Already in her first week as a Praxeum Padawan she learned a lot and could go very much deeper into all this philosophy and she built her first own Lightsabre, called Wintersabre (made with Crystal, white blade). Her skills and knowledge of the force grew every passing day. Despite her abilities Akemi was always haunted by something, perhaps something from her past. After she finished her training She was given the blessing of the council to be knighted but disappeared right before the ceremony. VInshu always blamed himself for not being able to help Akemi find peace within herself. He also hopes that she did not find her way to the darkside.
A New Padawan
Not long after Akemi disappeared the council asked Vinshu to take on another padawan. At this time Vinshu was hesitant because he blamed himself for Alemi's sudden departure. Vinshu knew that if he was to train another then he needed to find the right person to train. It was then that he discovered a young man wondering on Yavin IV. (This was many years ago when the NOJ had their praxeum and homes located on the planet. The young man's name was Cade Renard. He was searching Yavin IV for an unknown sith that had killed his pervious master. Vinshu sensed that the young man had much potential but needed guidance. Vinshu transported Cade back to Coruscant and introduced him to the other members of the order. Before long Cade became Vinshu's second padawan. The two shared many adventures together traveling to Yavin IV, Zonama Sekot and Bakura among others. In a very short time Cade became an excellent pilot and engineer. One adventure Cade helped rescue one of the Knights Of The Potentium Order, Merceal Smythe, who was badly injured and stranded on Yavin IV. Vinshu provided medical attention while Cade flew them back to Zonama Sekot. They were all greeted on Zonama Sekot by Masters Flint Mokeev and Master Salene Lusch along with several other members of
Potentium. Over time Vinshu and Cade had many adventures together and much to Vinshu's approval Cade was eventually knighted.
Praxeum Jedi Master
Before Cade was Knighted, Vinshu and Mass were summoned to the Council Tower by Master Kidd. He informed them that he needed them to step up to the role of Master of the Praxeum, that enrollment and the future of the order demanded that the normal protocol be circumvented. Both Vinshu and Mass had worked hard to protect and grow the order and the council felt that they were ready for the responsibility. Mass and Vinshu were nervous about the decision but took on the responsibilities and continued their work. VInshu and Mass both looked for potential Jedi through out the galaxy while training their own padawans. Lewis had earned the title of Jedi Master before Mass and Vinshu and had much experience through out the galaxy he offered his guidance and advised them on important decisions. Together the three men provided leadership for Praxeum during a crucial time. Cade's training was going well so Vinshu decided it was time to take on another Padawan.
The Things You Find In The Undercity
One day Vinshu decided to explore the hidden world of the Undercity of Coruscant. Being from a wealthy family Vinshu had little experience in such places. He wandered in the street stocked by the steer depressed and dark presence found below the many levels of Coruscant. He passed a shady looking creature selling what looked to be stolen goods. When asked if he wanted to buy any of goods VInshu declined. Vinshu could sense that he was hungry so instead of supporting illegal activities Vinshu decide to offer the little fellow something to eat. The two of them went inside the nearest establishment, it was a very questionable bar but they did serve blue milk. The creature introduced himself as Larcen Blackadder and they begin to talk. Larcen could tell that Vinshu was a Jedi by the way that he was dressed. "you have to be careful down here" said Larcen, "they don't care much for Jedi here". Vinshu found out that Larcen had started training to become a Jedi but his order disbanded. Before long Vinshu felt lightheaded, his vision became blurry and he was able to seat straight, "you alright?" Larcen asked. It was then that Larcen noticed a group of bounty hunters looking at them from across the room. He figured out that someone laced Vinshu's drink. He helped Vinshu out of the bar and walked him back to his ship. "I tell you Jedi may know the force but most of them don't know the streets." After that the two became friends, Larcen even helped Vinshu rescue Potentium Knights Master Flint Mokeev from the sith planet of Thule. Larcen was soon accept into Praxeum and became Vinshu's next padawan.
The Old Coruscant War
In 222 ABY, New Imperial forces invaded Coruscant, occupying the planet for some years. During the invasion, seeing that he, his fellow Jedi, and allies to the Praxeum were greatly outmatched Jedi Master Questi chose to gather the Padawans and Younglings and escape the battle in the sewers beneath the city. A Praxeum Knight Neo Sion, had turned to the Dark Side prior to the invasion.... and chased Mass and the Younglings through the sewer. Master Questi protected the young Praxeum members and took them to safety. VInshu decided to distract the sith and join Master Questi later but he was not able to fight his way through the crowd. Several Sith attacked Vinshu at once. They tied him up and planned to hold him for ransom. Lucky for Vinshu, a brave rebel rescued him for his imprisonment but they could transfer him to the heavy secure cells in Coruscant.
The Praxeum Order went into hiding after the invasion, seeking refuge on Kashyyyk for the duration of the occupation. During this time the NOJ had been displaced from Yavin IV and were in need of a home. Masters Questi and Blessed, with the cooperation of the Wookiee Tribe, brought the entirety of that order to Kashyyyk, where they stayed until they were able to relocate to Ruusan.