Ali'La - The Will of the World

This is the revered shamanistic Force tradition of the Hobben of Solsis VII. They believe that the Force is the manifest power of the natural world, and that the Dark Side is a corruption. The beliefs and practices of their shamans are thus near identical to those of the Jedi, though far less refined and with a focus on nature.

Discovery

The Ali’La was of great interest to Quixis Kolle, the Jedi who discovered it, as she believed its practitioners could easily be re-educated in the ways of the Jedi. Though a far younger tradition, the Ali’La had already evolved into something resembling the practices of the Jedi, and Quixis had few concerns that the Force users of Solsis VII were particularly dangerous to themselves or others, but she hoped to correct the fundamental errors in their beliefs and saw them as a great asset to be incorporated into the Jedi Order. To this end she taught them Jedi lessons, and in turn learned some of their lore.

When the Jedi Order went to war with the Republic against Separatists, Quixis hoped to convince the Hobben to join the cause, or at least convince them not to join the Separatists if the enemy should discover their presence on Solsis VII. By necessity her arguments became less subtle. The shamans, resistant to change, quickly grew tired of the perceived blasphemies Quixis was speaking against their traditions. She finally outwore her welcome and was asked politely but firmly to leave. This coincided with the timing of Order 66, and she had not yet returned to the Jedi Temple when Obi-Wan and Yoda sent out their warning. She was able to go into hiding in the Outer Rim. After her death, the journals she left behind led her son Eric Nahl to rediscover the Hobben and learn to wield the Force with their shamans along with his companion Reba.

Note: This accounting of events is from my tabletop campaign. You are certainly welcome to change the characters involved with the discovery of the Hobben to suit the needs of your campaign (or even have them undiscovered entirely until the PCs stumble upon them).

Ali’La Philosophy

To exist is to be one with nature;
One’s existence must therefore be the will of nature.
Without will one cannot exist;
One’s will must therefore be the will of nature.
Your will is the will of the world;
Your will is therefore always right.
You are but an infinitesimal part of the world;
What is right for you may not be right for the rest of the world.
It is your choice to heal or harm but know you act for the world;
When you act for the world, you must be accountable.
Learn to identify what is will and what is ego;
The greatest sin is to claim one’s ego as the world’s will.

Force Tradition

Only a small number of Hobben are Force-sensitive, and those that are are immediately inducted into their tribe's shamancy where they begin the training that will make them invaluable assets - and one day leaders - of their community.

New shamans are tested in the first months of their training, and their personality type is determined.

Force-sensitives who are strong-willed and physically adept are trained in the Hunter’s Will. Hunter-Shamans serve as the warrior-elite of their tribe, leading them in battle and deciding on strategies. Hunter-Shamans train with a signature weapon, a thin short blade known as a "thinblade". This weapon doubles as a badge of office - it has a red and green patterned grip unique to the shamans. Hunter-Shamans undergo minimal training in the ways of the Healer’s Will too, but never become as adept as a Healer-Shaman.

Those who are inclined to caring and thoughtful dispositions are trained in the Healer’s Will. Healer-Shamans serve the tribe as advisors, teachers, and healers. All Healer-Shamans carry a simple (though typically high quality) wooden stave. It is entwined in the middle with blue and green cord, and thus serves as a badge of office. Healer-Shamans undergo minimal training in the ways of the Hunter's Will too, but never become as adept as a Hunter-Shaman.

The most senior of shamans from both groups join the ranks of the Elder Shamans, who form the governing council of the tribe. They have final word on everything from the running of day-to-day life to the acceptance of a potential shaman into training. Elder Shamans abandon the previous patterning of their weapons in favour of black and white.

Force Powers

Shamans can use the Force in many of the ways the Jedi do. Hunter-Shamans excel at physical uses of the Force from making incredible leaps and tumbles to dashing rapidly away and withstanding enormous amounts of pain. Healer-Shamans focus in other fields such as farseeing, force healing, empathy and affecting minds.

Ali'la Shaman Talent Tree

Healer's Will—You can reroll Use the Force checks to use Vital Transfer. You must take the result of the second roll, even if it is worse.

Healer's Stave—Once per day, you can force an opponent to reroll a successful attack if you are wielding your stave.You must accept the result of the second roll, even if it is worse for you. You can take this talent multiple times.

Hunter's Will—You can reroll Use the Force checks to use Battle Strike. You must take the result of the second roll, even if it is worse.

Hunter's Blade—Once per day, you can reroll a failed attack with your thinblade. You must take the result of the second roll, even if it is worse. You can take this talent multiple times.