A Sculptor in Training – Torcus's Early Life

From a young age, Torcus was drawn to creative expression, often found carving patterns into wood or etching symbols into stone walls. For the Mirialan people, craftsmanship held sacred meaning, and Torcus believed that everything she created carried a piece of her spirit. Even before she left her homeworld, her teachers noted that she possessed a rare ability: not only could she craft beautiful objects, but she could also imbue them with a sense of peace, which made others feel at ease in her presence.

 

When the Jedi came for her, Torcus was reluctant to leave behind her family and culture. However, her parents—believing the Jedi path was a greater calling—urged her to join the Order, hoping she would continue to honor her heritage through her actions. At the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, she was placed under the care of a thoughtful Jedi Master, who nurtured her talent for creation alongside her development as a Jedi. She excelled in studies related to Force-enhanced craftsmanship and was encouraged to pursue the path of a Consular, focusing on healing and the mysteries of the Force.

 

But Torcus soon realized that her place wasn’t only among scholars. Her experiences during missions to places like Ilum—where the Jedi traditionally harvested kyber crystals—stirred something restless in her. The icy beauty of the caves, the sacred process of forging a lightsaber, and the quiet sense of purpose it gave her students made her realize her destiny lay in guiding others through creative expression.

 

Arrival at the Yavin IV Academy

After becoming a Jedi Knight, Torcus Yolloh was assigned to Yavin IV. The Academy welcomed students from all over the galaxy, but its tranquil jungle environment and focus on meditative learning appealed deeply to Torcus. 

 

She spent her early years at Yavin IV shaping the artisan program, teaching Padawans to design and construct not only lightsabers but also personal artifacts like masks, sculptures, and robes. She believed that the creative process was an essential part of understanding the Force—it was an act of connection, of bringing the unseen into the material world.

 

Torcus was also known for her ability to bond with young Jedi who struggled with traditional training. Many who felt out of place in the Order found comfort in her workshops, where the lessons were more tactile and personal. Students found healing in shaping objects with their hands, and many of them said that building their first lightsaber under Torcus’s guidance was as much a spiritual awakening as it was a technical achievement.

 

The Ilum Expedition and the Fall of Yavin IV

In the final days of the Yavin IV Academy, Torcus led a small group of students on a pilgrimage to Ilum. This was a tradition she had upheld for years: taking young Jedi to retrieve kyber crystals and guiding them through the construction of their lightsabers. They had successfully retrieved their crystals and were on their way back to the Academy when the distress call arrived—Yavin IV was under siege by the Eternal Empire of Zakuul.

 

The message was brief but clear: the Temple was being attacked, and any Jedi off-world were ordered not to return. Shocked and heartbroken, Torcus and her students were stranded in space, unable to aid their comrades. The decision to abandon the Academy weighed heavily on her, but she knew her primary responsibility was to ensure the safety of her students.

 

Guiding them to the Outer Rim, Torcus found refuge on a remote world. For a time, they remained in hiding, continuing their training in secret. Though far from the heart of the conflict, the weight of loss and uncertainty hung over them. Torcus encouraged her students to channel their grief into creation—urging them to build, paint, and carve. Through this, she hoped to preserve the spirit of the Jedi Order, even as the galaxy descended into chaos.

 

Her Later Years and Legacy

The destruction of Yavin IV haunted Torcus Yolloh, but she continued to teach, carrying the legacy of the Jedi forward in the shadows. She worked tirelessly, ensuring her students not only survived but thrived. Many of those she trained would go on to play vital roles in rebuilding the Jedi Order after the fall of Zakuul.

 

Torcus remained deeply committed to the art of lightsaber construction, refining designs that combined function with beauty. Her personal lightsaber was a masterpiece—a hilt adorned with delicate carvings and inlaid patterns, reflecting her belief that even tools of war could be instruments of peace.

 

She passed away in her later years, surrounded by her students, on a quiet, hidden world. Her teachings lived on through the Jedi she guided, and her legacy as the Last Artisan became legend. Though she had never fought on the front lines, her impact was felt through the lightsabers, art, and spirit she left behind.

 

Torcus Yolloh’s life was a testament to the power of creation and mentorship. Even in the face of overwhelming loss, she found ways to inspire others, believing that beauty and peace could still thrive in a broken galaxy.