Sekou Tau
| Sekou Tau | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Race | Noghri |
| Homeworld | Tulpaa |
| Father | Unknown |
| Mother | Unknown |
| Spouse | Classified |
| Other Family | (Siblings) Rukh'tar, Nan'gwayo and Kamau (deceased) |
| Born | Year -32 / Day 302 |
| Languages | Basic |
| Religion | Palawa |
| Motto | "Family is more than blood" |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6' 5" |
| Weight | 250 lbs |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | None |
| Galactic Status | |
| Social Status | Bladesmith |
| Political Status | Neutral |
| Affiliation | Neutral |
| Title | The Noghri Bladesmith |
Sekou Tau is a well known swordsmith and blademaster. The Noghri Bladesmith as he is known, is famous for his forging of The Cardinal Swords of Tau and his creation of custom blades for various well known galactic luminaries.
Early Life and Background
Sekou was born in year -32 BGCT on the planet Tulpaa in the Rakatan Archipelago of worlds. His race enslaved there, Sekou was born a slave and spent the early portion of his life as a slave. Beyond that, very little is known about the Noghri Bladesmith. It is believed he learned the rudiments of his bladecrafting working in a weapons factory on his homeworld. His Rakatan overseers described him as a decidedly unremarkable child, doing work required of him, but no more. His family was from the Muluka'dar clan of Gengh-Noghri, a subgroup of Noghri with light grey textured skin. Sekou was a mid-teen when his life drastically changed.
The Muluka'dar Revolution
Tulpaa was simmering with discontent. The Noghri slaves were slowly building up strength. As their strength grew, so did their simmering hatred of their tormentors. The hatred boiled over when Sekou was fourteen. One of the overseers of one of the Duhka's was frustrated with a perceived lack of performance of several younger Noghri slaves. To send a message, he arrested two of the leaders and had them shot as a public example. The spectacle completely failed to inspire the expected respect. Instead, the Noghri in the Duhka revolted against the slavers and killed dozens of them. The Rakatan overlords tried to calm the rebellion by offering concessions. The Noghri perceived this offer as a sign of weakness and the entire planet rose in rebellion, lead by the Muluka'dar clan. The Rakatan attempted to regain control, but were bludgeoned by several brutal Noghri raids on various encampments. Sekou's parents were among the leaders of the revolution. Their son made himself useful forging blades for the revolution. His talents in that field were quickly noticed and several resistance leaders suggested the teenage Sekou be made the master-smith in charge of all weapon production. The young Noghri declined. He had a burning desire to test his combat skills. At age fifteen, Sekou became a front line warrior. Details about the revolution are sketchy, given the unknown regions distance from the galaxy, but the few reports about Sekou which filtered out depict a fierce warrior with a passion for combat, and a driving desire to free his people. The war itself lasted twelve years and cost Sekou both of his parents. However, the Noghri war was successful and the Rakatan were driven from Tulpaa. The wars end brought change for Sekou. Now twenty-six years old, he had no tie left to Tulpaa. Thus he determined to leave the archipelago and seek his fortune in the vast expanse of the galaxy.
Pentastar Alignment
The vastness of the galaxy intrigued Sekou. However, few opportunities were available to residents of the unknown regions. One of the few available was presented by a transient observer of the Muluka'dar Revolution. His name was Moff Marcus Nightcloud
