The Bonds of Duty (Thrawn x OC)
In a galaxy where the struggle for power crushes the weak, Aelinara Sylorin, exiled heir to the throne of Valkorin, embarks on a solitary and determined quest to restore her people's honor. Her once-prosperous world has been conquered by the Galactic Empire, leaving its culture in ruins and its future uncertain. Scarred by the loss of her parents-a courageous queen and a Jedi master-Aelinara has spent a decade exploring forgotten Sith temples, unraveling the secrets of the Force, and seeking ways to overthrow Emperor Palpatine.
Under a false identity, she infiltrates the inner workings of the Empire and crosses paths with Thrawn, an imperial Admiral as brilliant as he is enigmatic. Intrigued by her intellect and deep knowledge of ancient cultures, Thrawn sees her as a valuable ally for his own strategic plans. In turn, Aelinara recognizes in him a rare opportunity to access critical Imperial resources for her mission. Between them forms a fragile alliance, fraught with distrust yet driven by common goals.
When Aelinara reveals her true identity and intentions to Thrawn, their unlikely partnership evolves into a complex bond, teetering between distrust and respect, attraction and duty. Together, they tread the treacherous terrain of precarious alliances and potential betrayals, all while uncovering the true power of the Sith artifacts they seek. These relics, remnants of an ancient and dangerous power, may hold the key to weakening the Emperor-but wielding them comes with immense risk.
Aelinara walks a razor's edge: between betrayal and trust, rebellion and submission, light and shadow. In this fight for survival, she must not only choose her allies but also determine what kind of sovereign she wishes to become for her people.
