| abstract | - Jedi Master is an ancient Jedi Order and Second life group, former name of the Jedi Guardians of the Peace. Formed in November 2005 by the redeemed Sith, Darth Aridian, Jedi Master was a parallel Order to the Jedi Alliance and survived in the original name until February 2007, when it was renamed Jedi Guardians of the Peace. The Order is therefore the oldest surviving Jedi Order in Second Life. Back in those days, Second Life was a far more dangerous place in general; griefers were rife and there was no such thing as "no-push" areas (and hence you could be orbited or pushed sideways several sims at any moment). Jedi Master was formed by Master Aridian partly to provide a safe place for himself and his friends to learn about Second Life and since they were all Star Wars fans, it seemed sensible to use this theme. Gradually, a community of mutual learning and friendship built up, with roleplaying being a light diversion rather than a full-time commitment. One particular theme of the Jedi Masters was redemption; the Grand Master, Darth Aridian, was himself a redeemed Sith, and he was able to successfully redeem several griefers who, given the opportunity and support, became great Jedi and good citizens of Second Life. The Jedi of Jedi Master therefore learned more about Jedi Realism than many others of the time, and this focus has passed onto the Jedi Guardians of the Peace today.
|
