A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..
"The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities which some would consider to be unnatural." -Darth Sidious, Dark Lord of the Sith.
Many have theorized as to the origins of this important figure in galactic history, from his rise to Naboo's senator all the way to his proclamation of the Empire's founding. Yet, no one person has ever truly figured out the puzzle that is Palpatine's life story. Yet, in a groundbreaking new discovery of personal files locked away in the Imperial Archives, the truth can know be told. How did he become evil incarnate? How did he learn to manipulate & deceive the hearts & minds of millions of beings in the many worlds of Star Wars? The answer can be found deep in the impenetrable darkness of a world without light, life, or love-the Underdark of Menzoberranzan. Completely devoid of emotion, save for the very things that fuel the Dark Side-fear, anger, & hatred-this is the land of Palpatine's youth. His training ground. His ultimate paradise. His playground. Thrust through a hole in the Force that sent him spinning through time & space, young Palpatine found himself in a foreign land, with a foreign teacher, offering him power beyond his wildest dreams. Finally, what he had been searching for was within his grasp-the power that he knew to reside within himself. The power of the Dark.
A/N: New story teaser!! This will be jointly posted in both the Star Wars & Forgotten Realms categories, with the first actual update coming within 3 days. Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Message me! Thanks & May the Force be with You!!
–SidiousSith :)