Voices of The Deep
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-csfy8wXu7I
Ice blue eyes danced over the wide halls of the Pillar of Ascension with great satisfaction...the Ice Queen was indeed pleased with how things were turning out with the conception of the...guild. If it could even be called that. Winter took note on how most of her guard marched around the ship and tidied up the place for the soon to be...eh, announcement. The News Team was already on board, setting up their equipment and spiffing up their reporters as Winter kept her hands at her sides and her posture composed of disinterest. She had no real feelings about news reporters considering she had rarely ever come into contact with them...but as far as she was concerned they were just parasites. Willing to go through whatever means necessary to get the best 'scoop' for their companies...but at the same time Winter could respect them. After all without their ambitious greed who would know about all the crazy crap happening in the Galaxy?
She dismissed this, approaching the news group and giving them a rather cold glare as she clenched her fist a bit. Frankly there were probably better ways to announce her factions creation to the world...she was not familiar with much of the technology used by common folk and nor did she really care for it.
And as she approached the news woman stood up with haste and fixed her hair, giving a fake smile and pressing her hands into her lower abdomen like some kind of frilly girl...Winter narrowed her eyes a bit at this gesture.
"We are almost ready to begin broadcasting! Once we are on air you will be called out to speak with Mr Liberty of Radio Free-"
"I am well aware how this works." Winter cut her off, not really in the mood to hear her jibber jabber. The woman silenced herself with a rather offended look and simply frowned. Giving a nod and turning around to help her team.
Winter scoffed in disdain...normal people were so...disturbing. And as Winter watched them one of her Royal Guard touched her shoulder and whispered into her ear.
"Your Benevolence...you may want to maintain a good impression...ya know, for the public? These type of people will write all kinds of horrible stories about you for scolding them like that!" She advised. Winter lifted a hand and pressed it into her guards helmet...mushing her aside before recoiling and folding her arms over her ample chest.
"Then let them. I am not here to be anyone's favorite or appeal to the galaxy. I am here to send a message and change things. Better i be myself then pretend to be someone i'm not." Winter growled, her expression tight with impatience as the news reporter and talk show host took a seat at their little booths and played with their hair. After about ten more minutes of preparation, it seemed they were finally ready to go on with the show. The director counted down, and just like that they were live.
Introductions were simply enough. The news man went on to speak after they announced who they were.
"Alright so for today's show Vella we've got a real treat for ya'll."
"Mmhm, indeed! We have been contacted by none other than Winter Sovereign Herself for an exclusive inside look to her story!"
"Thats right Vella apparently our host is a dethroned Princess from a planet that was invaded by a devastating force. As a result she was forced into hiding at a very young age and her family was dethroned. Though despite that our host has showed nothing but diligence on her path to the future! And she has some interesting views on the galaxy isn't that right Vella?"
"Thats right Lib, we've been informed that Winter's heritage goes far down into the Witches of Dathomir. An old ancient clan of witches and warlocks who practiced 'supernatural' means of The Force. Our host has personally went to Dathomir and attained the 'Knowledge of her Ancestors'. Using it to...well create this!"
The news people then began to show screenshots of the Pillar of Ascension for those of the viewers who were watching on a holoscreen.
"These are from the Pillar of Ascension, an Architectural marvel designed to look like a temple or sorts. This massive ship is supposed to be designed for the study of witchcraft, enchantment, and alchemy."
"Witchcraft? Well now i've seen everything." The man replied almost mockingly...Winters eye twitched a bit as she remained patient.
"Well with the One Sith & Republic becoming more and more common, this might shake up the game a bit right? Anyway, enough of our blabbering tonight we are here to speak with a very special woman. She's gone through hell and back, and yet no matter the hardship she strives to see her people rise again and teach others the true power of The Force. I welcome, Winter Sovereign, The Queen of the North!" The man shouted excitedly...a rather...cheerful tone of music playing as lights flashed. Winter winced at the display and grimaced a bit in distaste...always a flare for the dramatic.
Either way, that was her signal.
Winter stared ahead with little expression as she walked out of her corner and onto the...makeshift stage before the cameras. Hips sways in rhythm with each step as her heels clacked along the steel framed floor. Her gaze flicking back and forth between the man and women as they both stood up and clapped, reaching out to shake Winters hand as she got onto the set beside their tables...setting up two little chairs for whoever their 'guest' were...Winter tsked and crossed her arms over her shoulders dominantly.
"Thank you for those...kind introductions. If you don't mind, i'd like to say a few words." She spoke coldly, staring the man in the eye with her icy orbs. He seemed to shiver a bit and pull at her neck tie and collar nervously.
"By all means, your the host." He replied, gesturing for her to do as she pleased as he took a seat along with his partner.
Winter scoffed, turning her back to both of the reporters and facing the cameras directly. Staring into the lenses as her hand clenched her biceps. This was the moment she had worked hard to get to...now or never.
"Growing up in a galaxy torn by war and conflict i learned that those who commit themselves to a single set of ideologies and faiths was archaic. The desire for power and control and the pursuit of freedom and peace have gotten the galaxy nowhere but trapped within an endless cycle of conflict and bloodshed. The galaxy has not changed...you are all asleep. Trapped within a reality of lies you have created for yourself. I'd like to to make an announcement to the galaxy..." She began, her eyebrows knitted together as those cold eyes stared forward.
"Dedicated towards the innovation and revitalization of magick, I have created a new faction known as The Awoken...i personally have restructured and redesigned a withering culture of witchcraft and brought it forth into the modern era. The Dark Side & The Light Side united under the banner of magical progression. Our ancestors the Witches of Dathomir had such potential...only to have it wasted by their 'set-in-stone' ways and inability to progress into the future. Over time, they became little more than horror stories...myths of the force. And as time passed by forgotten by the galaxy. Living in the underbelly of other major factions as they fade into nothingness while the light side and dark side squabble over superiority." She explained coldly. Speaking the truth and nothing but the truth.
"Life was given to us billions of years ago...and what have we done with it? All social systems we've put into place are a mere sketch. The Light side is good and The Dark Side is Evil. That's all we've learned, but Light & Shadow does not equal Good & Evil. There are, in fact, no alignments with the force. We've codified our existence to bring it down to basic size to make it comprehensible. We've created a scale so that we can forget its unfathomable scale. The force...is infinite. And The Awoken understand this...for we only seek The Truth...To us, there is no Light Side or Dark Side...no Good and Evil...we tear down the barriers that have been built by modern civilization to unlock the limitless possibilities of the force. Devoted to bringing forth new and unique spells, revolutionary technology, and uniting under the idea of innovation. As of now...as of this very moment. We have risen..." She finished, unwrapping her arms from her chest and looking over her shoulder towards the news reporters who seemed rather stunned.
"I intend to create a new order, and i will continue to lead it into the future myself. Bringing forth a new era of prosperity for my people... And let me assure my fellow faction leaders of one thing...we have no quarrel with any faction...Republic nor Sith...Mando nor Hutts. However...should anyone meddle in our affairs or stand in our way...they will feel my wrath!" She hissed coldly, looking back into the cameras and scowling. Suddenly, as she finished her little speech, the sound of clapping and cheering sounded all around her. Her Royal Guard and Captain whistling and cheering.
"All hail the Queen of the North!" Scarlett shouted, lifting her fist into the hair as to urge the others on. And in unison, everyone stood at attention and put one hand behind their back with the other on their hearts.
"The Queen of the North! The Queen of the North! The Queen of the North!" They all cried in repetitive sync, filling the halls of the ship with their praise as Winter slowly turned around and walked off stage. From now on anyone with the desire to learn no matter the species, alignment or previous faction would be welcomed into these halls...The deed was done...now she waited to see who would answer the call.
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[member="Kaeda Vevut"]
[member="Særa Ayña Savan"]
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[member="Eire Saf'Voak"]
[member="Karen Roberts"]
[member="Jericho"]
[member="Zenva Vrotoa"]
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[member="Tia Laveau"]
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[member="Kass Zyn'meshurok"]
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(This Thread is the first Faction Gathering thread made for the announcement of The Awoken. Any and all members of the faction may join INCLUDING anyone who desires to be a member, ally, or potentially aid The Awoken in anything ranging from weapons, ships, and ect. Cheers mates! And let the force be with you <3)