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| - The Second Duel on Testria was a pivotal moment in the Shadow War, though the duel itself was outside the war in its entirety. The duel signified the end of Alexis Kiara's servitude to Rahk'neqah, and the beginning of the search for a new disciple to replace her as Darth Trayus's right hand and premier agent of chaos. Crystal Roshia became aware of what had happened to her, and her conscience weighed heavily for the atrocities she committed under Aliah'ara's control. With all of her will, Crystal managed to break free from her bonds, and effectively killed the one known as "Alexis Kiara." She ventured to find Darth Trayus, in hopes of ending his plans before it was too late. She found him in the temple on Testria, and hurled Aliah'ara's Blade at her former master, shattering the weapon next to his head. The act presumably banished Aliah'ara's spirit from return, a fact that would later be proven wrong. Unhindered by the action, Trayus simply rose from his seat and accepted her challenge. The two engaged in combat, with Crystal's skills enhanced by the knowledge and abilities she had gained while as Alexis Kiara, and proved to be a match for the Sith Lord, and even managed to wound him. The battle quickly turned in Trayus's favor, however, when the duel sounded the alarm, and Trayus was joined by Darth Malice, the Hands of Darkness, and several Sith acolytes from the Brotherhood. The forces overwhelmed Crystal and she fought her way to escape, leaving the world behind and disappearing from the public eye. Trayus had lost a valuable ally; a fact that was later salvaged when Aliah'ara returned in the form of Jay'arah.
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