Zaruthustran
The tingling means it’s working!
Monk. Way of Open Hand. The prequels integrated the "force push" and kicks/punches into the saber-fighting. Way of Open hand's "push/prone when flurry" replicates this.
Add in three levels of Warlock for the magic-blade-on-demand. And the invocations. And the telepathy. For spells, go with the cantrips Mage Hand and Friends. And for 1st level: Suggestion, Hex, Expeditious Retreat, and Witch Bolt.
If multiclass isn't your thing, I still think Monk is the way to go. Pick up Magic Initiate for Mage Hand and Friends (these are must-haves), and either Charm Person, Expeditious Retreat, or Witch Bolt for the 1st level spell.
Add in three levels of Warlock for the magic-blade-on-demand. And the invocations. And the telepathy. For spells, go with the cantrips Mage Hand and Friends. And for 1st level: Suggestion, Hex, Expeditious Retreat, and Witch Bolt.
If multiclass isn't your thing, I still think Monk is the way to go. Pick up Magic Initiate for Mage Hand and Friends (these are must-haves), and either Charm Person, Expeditious Retreat, or Witch Bolt for the 1st level spell.