[Open] Zenith Locked

[holonethero]

[Anakin has taken his time in reaching out to others, partially because he doesn't really like the idea of communion and partially because of his desire to remain detached, but he knows that isn't feasible. He's heard all of the warnings about the war coming to an end soon, and about the need for action...but committing to that is not something he's willing to do just yet. However he still wants to be of some help, and in a sudden, snap decision he just...does it.

His mental voice falters briefly, almost as though he's thinking better of it, but when he does speak up it's in a confident, clear tone. He's used to public speaking, at least, even if this is a little weird.]

Good afternoon. I have been remiss in introducing myself to the rest of you. My name is Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight and General of the Grand Army of the Galactic Republic. I've recently arrived and I've been slowly taking things in. I have a few questions, and an offer I'd like to put on the table.

[His thoughts slow, and are accompanied by images of a long stone room with a shallow, sandy floor. A training room.]

The offer first. I have trained many men and women in my unit in self-defense, and I've had an apprentice Jedi up until very recently. I've come to understand that many of you come from civilian backgrounds. If you would like to learn how to fight, or you'd like to brush up on things, particularly when it comes to swordsmanship, please seek me out.

[He pauses to let that sink in before going on.]

Secondly, the questions. I'm curious what made you choose Zenith to give your allegiance? And I would also ask what would make you change your mind? I am not intending to question anyone's loyalties or allegiances except possibly my own, I just would like to understand why you've made the choice you did. It may help me frame my own thoughts better.


Thank you for your time and your thoughts.


[His thoughts quiet then, waiting for responses.]

Comments

[holonethero]

Perhaps that's the nature of someone long lived. It's also the Jedi way, to...let things go rather than to hold on.

[There's a sense that he knows he struggles with this, but also a kind of bitter resolve to uphold that ideal.]

I hope it's not too rude to ask, how old are you ma'am?

[spellcollect]

A thousand years, give or take.

[ Like, you know, Yoda age. Except aging much more gracefully. ]

[holonethero]

Fair enough. You're right around Master Yoda's age, then.

[He projects an image of the diminutive master, sitting in the center of a group of Younglings.]

He was, or is...I'm not sure...one of the wisest of all the Jedi. And the most patient. His age probably helped.

[spellcollect]

[ Oh. That's an interesting little creature.

She responds with a mental image of herself. ]

I'm glad to say I've aged better.

[holonethero]

Certainly. You're a fair sight taller, and a lot less green and wrinkly.

[He laughs, the little Yoda image dissipating.]

His species starts out like that. I don't think they reach maturity for at least a century, and they're all quite strong in the Force.

[spellcollect]

The Force? I'm not familiar with that.

[holonethero]

I think most people outside of my Galaxy would call it Magic.

[Though some inside it do too.]

It's the life force of the universe. The thing that connects all of us. Some people can perceive and manipulate it.

[spellcollect]

...that does sound like magic. Or mana, at least.

[ Hmm. ]

What sorts of things can you do with it?

[holonethero]

It's hard to describe what I can do with the Force. I can see and feel more clearly, I can enhance my body, I can heal, I can move objects. A good many things. Many people find it easiest to think of Jedi like wizards.

[spellcollect]

...that does sound like what some mages in my own world could do.

[holonethero]

It's a bit of a dated comparison, but some people find it easier to think of things that way, at the least.

You said you were a mage? What can you do?

[spellcollect]

it depends on the spell. I can create a field of wildflowers, clean a statue or pot, find lost objects, fly, lift heavy objects, sense the flow of mana in the world.

I can also use it to fight.

[holonethero]

Similar to the Force, certainly.

How do you fight?

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[spellcollect]

With magic. Killing magic. It can take different forms. The most common is a simple blast of concentrated magic that will inflict physical harm.