| rdfs:comment | - Naagloshii used to be the semidivine messengers of the Navajo Holy Ones. are semidivine beings which can morph into the general shape of any animal. Instead of being an exact copy of a gorilla, for example, it will be gorilla shaped (longer arms than legs, tremendous strength, etc.) but still recognizably a demon. The term skinwalker is actually a more general term for naagloshii and those who were taught magic by them.(reference needed)
- Naagloshii, translated as Shadow Walker in Basic, comprised those fewest Ash'rak who held control of the Force. Because of the naturally predatory instincts of the Ash'rak, those with the ability to perceive the metaphysical energies of the galaxy typically accepted the dark side of the Force into their hearts without consideration otherwise. As such, sensitivity usually resulted in incredibly powerful, but undisciplined maverick Ash'rak with destructive tendencies outweighed by their power alone. Unless caught at childhood and carefully disciplined through training, Naagloshii would inevitably become scourges upon the galaxy. Originally, those identified as possible practitioners were immediately disposed of by death. However, as the Ash'rak were inherently militaristic, this rapidly came
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| abstract | - Naagloshii used to be the semidivine messengers of the Navajo Holy Ones. are semidivine beings which can morph into the general shape of any animal. Instead of being an exact copy of a gorilla, for example, it will be gorilla shaped (longer arms than legs, tremendous strength, etc.) but still recognizably a demon. The term skinwalker is actually a more general term for naagloshii and those who were taught magic by them.(reference needed)
- Naagloshii, translated as Shadow Walker in Basic, comprised those fewest Ash'rak who held control of the Force. Because of the naturally predatory instincts of the Ash'rak, those with the ability to perceive the metaphysical energies of the galaxy typically accepted the dark side of the Force into their hearts without consideration otherwise. As such, sensitivity usually resulted in incredibly powerful, but undisciplined maverick Ash'rak with destructive tendencies outweighed by their power alone. Unless caught at childhood and carefully disciplined through training, Naagloshii would inevitably become scourges upon the galaxy. Originally, those identified as possible practitioners were immediately disposed of by death. However, as the Ash'rak were inherently militaristic, this rapidly came to be considered a waste of potentially valuable instruments of war. Thus, the institution of the Naagloshii was born. Considered Gray by the New Jedi Order, Naagloshii philosophy rejected both dark and light. Favoring discipline fused with hawkish power, this philosophy also emphasized control of emotions, but not for shake of benevolence. Rather, emotions were taught to be utilized as substance behind a soldier's power. As stated by themselves frequently, Naagloshii believed that using passion to stroke the flames of power was not inherently a path to the corruption of the dark side, so long as one kept discipline enough to prevent such emotions from becoming anything but substance. This could be a tricky path to walk, however, and Naagloshii were commonly on the borderline of darkness, with discipline alone forestalling them from accepting the beckoning hand of the dark side. Amongst the Ash'rak, the Naagloshii operated as a shadow government. Although the Shi'ars of each Clan were publicly recognized as the leaders of the people, the Naagloshii in reality were responsible for undertaking every major decision and movement since the death of Darth Azazel. Despite the absolute authority with which they're mandates were passed down through channels, rarely did anyone but the Shi'ars know of the Naagloshii's existence. When working with regular military personnel or conducting more public operations, Naagloshii were purposely portrayed as merely special forces soldiers, called in when situations demanded elite troops. Especially amongst their allies, the Naagloshii were considered to be merely representatives of the Shi'ars' power and authority. Even the Jedi High Council, with whom the Naagloshii regularly conducted talks and business, were mostly unwise to the authority and influence which they held over the Ash'rak Clans.
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