Maya Ilatel

Maya Ilatel is a Mirialan born in 35BBY who was found as a baby by the Jedi Order. Much like the majority of Jedi, Maya grew up in the temple. When she turned 11, she was apprenticed to Jedi Master Cyslin Myr, another Mirialan. Master Myr was killed 4 years later, in 24BBY, during a Separatist uprising that turned violent on the planet Ayam. Maya returned to the temple bitter and angry. After deliberation with the council, three candidates were chosen or volunteered to complete her training. An older Mirialan, named Master Kirae Touan, a younger male Mirialan, Jedi Knight Mata Drazz, and the Elcoran James Eldon. Eventually, a simple test was devised. The three Jedi disassembled their lightsabers, granting the Council temporary possession of the kyber crystals that powered them. The three crystals, one blue and two green, were then presented to Maya, who was blindfolded. The council instructed her to reach out with the force and connect with the crystal that called to her. She did so, causing a green crystal to rise form the table where they laid. The three potential masters were called to re-enter the council chambers. Master Touan was the first to reclaim their crystal, taking the crystal most on the right, a green one. Next, Knight Drazz reclaimed his blue crystal. Finally, Master Eldon used the force to levitate and take his own green crystal. The council then revealed that it had been Eldon's crystal that Maya had selected. The other two Jedi bowed and then were dismissed. Maya was assigned as Master Eldon's new Padawan. The two left the council chambers together. They got to know each other over the next few days. Master Eldon discussed his strong desire to train Maya, explaining how he felt the anger and pain over the loss of her master, telling her the story of the death of his own Master years prior. The two quickly learned how to work together, becoming a strong team.