Julia Vry

Julia Vry is an initiate of the Jedi Order. Born to a family of political prominence on Chandrila, she and her twin Nora had an initially aristocratic upbringing. Owing their wealth to a sprawling agricultural empire, their grandfather served in Hanna City as an elected representative; the twins often visited him there and split their time between the country and the city.

Since she was a child, Julia has had a wilful streak that often resulted in fights with her more gentle-natured sister. In one particularly heated battle for a toy not long after they turned four, her anger culminated in unleashing a Force shockwave upon Nora; who responded in kind by raising Julia several feet into the air mid-lunge, suspending her in a reactive Force stasis.

Their parents were left with a difficult choice. Not one, but both, of their children were eligible to begin training. Though reluctant, the Vry family decided that while more heirs may be a challenge, the risk was worth the political reward of sending two children to the Jedi.

Julia adjusted well to the change in environment, ever the bold and confident child possessed of a concentrated disposition. She did not forget her less than humble beginnings, and in many ways cultivated what the Jedi may well consider unseemly pride over both the blessings of her origin, and her ability to manipulate Force.

After spending several years studying the ways of the Jedi, Julia has developed into a logical and disciplined acolyte. Though her temper has not waned with age, her perseverance and dedication to training are the shining beacons of her potential.

The Gathering
On Ilum Julia encountered a reflection of herself within the crystal caves, and dealt poorly with her own self - exemplifying argumentative and doubtful traits. Despite this, she succeeded in finding a crystal that would later be crafted into her bright-blue lightsaber. Filled with optimism, she trained with unrivalled perseverance ahead of the annual Apprentice Tournament, expecting to place within the top ten.

Despite her efforts, Julia did not perform well, particularly in philosophy, force affinity and lightsaber abilities. The closest she came was in athleticism tests, and even then she was bested by her twin Nora - who had significantly better times in nearly every category, and placed in the top ten twice. The downward turn shook her confidence, and she battled privately with the bitterness and failure.

To make matters worse, Inul Vol selected her as his apprentice. Julia was off-put by his appearance, and she often stared at his noseless face.

Padawan
Though her faith had wavered, her dedication did not. Despite internal emotions wreaking havoc Julia did not become any less disciplined in her training. She even took to another young Padawan, Raelak Serasi, in the first significant friendship formed beyond the one shared with her sister. The boy had placed first in the tournaments, and though initially her efforts were begrudging, she became more open in attempting to seek help in where she could improve. They both trained in the Ataru form and Julia hoped one day they would be equal in it.

Vol was impolite and even rude, having little time for breakages in routine. Across their initial six months together they have experienced a tempestuous relationship - but the personality for which he chose a Padawan has kept them steadfast. Despite their differences, Julia remains a dedicated and disciplined student capable of adhering to his unyielding training regime. He hoped, with time, that such an approach would eliminate the undesirable quantities from an otherwise promising student.