To ignore the summons of the Eternal was tantamount to plunging one’s own lightsaber into their heart -- it was suicide. The entire cult heard the call and would answer the summons, regardless of where its various members found themselves; to do otherwise would be a ridiculous folly. Though few had personally laid eyes on the enigmatic figure who headed their organization, they still followed its commands without question. Today, however, that anonymity would be dashed upon the rocks of the Eternal Legion’s home world; today, the Sith Eternal would gather as a whole.
Ana wore, as many of her peers wore, an unassuming wool cloak atop an innocuous outfit. With the exception of a few pariahs in garish clothing, the cult was generally uniform in its appearance. She blended in with the teeming throngs of dark siders, but she recognized a few faces in the crowd, though she made no overt moves to interact with them as of yet. The Eternal summoned them for a reason, and, though the figure stood unmoving atop the balcony for the better part of an hour, Ana stood still, enthralled by the sight. This was a being of unimaginable darkness and influence, capable of bringing together hundreds, thousands of likeminded individuals to unite them under one unholy banner. It was terrifying and inspiring, and the being beneath the mask intrigued her greatly. Its physical stature was unassuming, but its presence in the Force was unmistakable; it was a thing of incredible power.
She made her way through the crowd, pushing past people who were, for the most part, taller than she was. Several listless gazes or irritated glances graced her person, but she paid little mind to them. Halting near Zarine (@Wit), she threw her hood back, sparing the woman a courteous glance before returning her gaze to the Eternal as he spoke. The two met on Serenno, their shared home world, in their efforts to corrupt the youth. It went… well enough, idiocy notwithstanding, so Ana had a modicum of appreciation for the manner with which she operated. Talak (@Phoenix) was here as well, and she sensed that he was finally at ease among their comrades. The two of them had survived a few ordeals together, and she was thankful for him taking her under his tutelage on the maddening descent into darkness. There were several others (@Ecclessey @Kenico) with whom she was not familiar, but she imagined she might learn their identities sooner rather than later.
The Eternal’s speech – namely, calling out the more vocal idiots among them – captivated her. For so long, the cult remained in the shadows, operating from the dark recesses of the galaxy. Yet, despite their best efforts, a few morons sought to undo their work and reveal their existence before the time was right. This man, this now-charred heap of melted gristle and bone, would be an example to the rest of the fate that awaited those heretics who dared defy the will of their leader. For a moment, Ana stared on in stunned silence, her mouth slightly agape in awe at the display of power. His words resonated within her, and she looked around to gauge everyone else’s reactions, even though the Force keyed her in far more easily. Zarine, luckily, was almost as short as she was, so a quick glance would reveal her reaction. Talak and others were far taller, so her observations were more apparent.
”Incredible,” she remarked, returning her attention to the Eternal after speaking for the first time in a while, ”Truly incredible.” She turned to look at Zarine, Talak, and company once more, a sense of wonder gleaming in her eyes. ”Isn’t it? All of this?” This entire building was suffused in the profane energies of the dark side and she gladly drank it in, still growing used to the newfound power it carried with it.
Ana wore, as many of her peers wore, an unassuming wool cloak atop an innocuous outfit. With the exception of a few pariahs in garish clothing, the cult was generally uniform in its appearance. She blended in with the teeming throngs of dark siders, but she recognized a few faces in the crowd, though she made no overt moves to interact with them as of yet. The Eternal summoned them for a reason, and, though the figure stood unmoving atop the balcony for the better part of an hour, Ana stood still, enthralled by the sight. This was a being of unimaginable darkness and influence, capable of bringing together hundreds, thousands of likeminded individuals to unite them under one unholy banner. It was terrifying and inspiring, and the being beneath the mask intrigued her greatly. Its physical stature was unassuming, but its presence in the Force was unmistakable; it was a thing of incredible power.
She made her way through the crowd, pushing past people who were, for the most part, taller than she was. Several listless gazes or irritated glances graced her person, but she paid little mind to them. Halting near Zarine (@Wit), she threw her hood back, sparing the woman a courteous glance before returning her gaze to the Eternal as he spoke. The two met on Serenno, their shared home world, in their efforts to corrupt the youth. It went… well enough, idiocy notwithstanding, so Ana had a modicum of appreciation for the manner with which she operated. Talak (@Phoenix) was here as well, and she sensed that he was finally at ease among their comrades. The two of them had survived a few ordeals together, and she was thankful for him taking her under his tutelage on the maddening descent into darkness. There were several others (@Ecclessey @Kenico) with whom she was not familiar, but she imagined she might learn their identities sooner rather than later.
The Eternal’s speech – namely, calling out the more vocal idiots among them – captivated her. For so long, the cult remained in the shadows, operating from the dark recesses of the galaxy. Yet, despite their best efforts, a few morons sought to undo their work and reveal their existence before the time was right. This man, this now-charred heap of melted gristle and bone, would be an example to the rest of the fate that awaited those heretics who dared defy the will of their leader. For a moment, Ana stared on in stunned silence, her mouth slightly agape in awe at the display of power. His words resonated within her, and she looked around to gauge everyone else’s reactions, even though the Force keyed her in far more easily. Zarine, luckily, was almost as short as she was, so a quick glance would reveal her reaction. Talak and others were far taller, so her observations were more apparent.
”Incredible,” she remarked, returning her attention to the Eternal after speaking for the first time in a while, ”Truly incredible.” She turned to look at Zarine, Talak, and company once more, a sense of wonder gleaming in her eyes. ”Isn’t it? All of this?” This entire building was suffused in the profane energies of the dark side and she gladly drank it in, still growing used to the newfound power it carried with it.