16. To Econtra (voice)
[Sylvanas' voice comes through subtlely metallic, like the soft scrape of a blade being unsheathed. It sounds as though she is outside, from the wind in the background.]
Citizens of Neocontra. For those who do not know yet, my name is Sylvanas Windrunner. I have been military commander for most of my life. I was Lieutenant General and then Ranger-General of Silvermoon. When that city fell, I was...forced to work for my enemy. I became one of their best commanders, for my will was not my own. When their master's powers waned, I was myself again, and I led a rebellion of other free-minded people. We built a realm for ourselves and they called me their queen. Before I came here I had yet to be defeated in that position.
So when I say to you that we are acting like a motley group of civilians, you will understand my full meaning.
Not everyone here is suited for war. I understand that. I know that we are probably not meant to be soldiers at all, but some kind of...food source. [She pronounces the words with disdain.] However, we have been been attacked once. I do not doubt it will happen again. We must be prepared for that day -- warrior or not. Let me put it this way: we have been summoned to this prison against our wills - so, we must survive in order to go back. To that end, everyone has a purpose. We need artisans and inventors, tailors and farmers, fighters and healers. I know that we can make this place our home for as long as we are in it. Do you not wish to protect your homes -- both of them?
[Her voice, steadily rising in volume, reaches the peak of its crescendo:]
Listen to me! We can become a force to be reckoned with if we organize! Some will disagree with me. Let them come to the fountain, and we can talk. Some will not listen. Some will try to thwart our efforts. They will be a hindrance to us -- let them be outcasts! I will not let a few pranks dissuade me from my task.
No, it is my obligation to you all.
Who is with me?
(ooc: Backdated to Tuesday 10/7 at about noon. Concurrent with the RP thread I will post in a few minutes. Wait for it... this RP thread.)
Citizens of Neocontra. For those who do not know yet, my name is Sylvanas Windrunner. I have been military commander for most of my life. I was Lieutenant General and then Ranger-General of Silvermoon. When that city fell, I was...forced to work for my enemy. I became one of their best commanders, for my will was not my own. When their master's powers waned, I was myself again, and I led a rebellion of other free-minded people. We built a realm for ourselves and they called me their queen. Before I came here I had yet to be defeated in that position.
So when I say to you that we are acting like a motley group of civilians, you will understand my full meaning.
Not everyone here is suited for war. I understand that. I know that we are probably not meant to be soldiers at all, but some kind of...food source. [She pronounces the words with disdain.] However, we have been been attacked once. I do not doubt it will happen again. We must be prepared for that day -- warrior or not. Let me put it this way: we have been summoned to this prison against our wills - so, we must survive in order to go back. To that end, everyone has a purpose. We need artisans and inventors, tailors and farmers, fighters and healers. I know that we can make this place our home for as long as we are in it. Do you not wish to protect your homes -- both of them?
[Her voice, steadily rising in volume, reaches the peak of its crescendo:]
Listen to me! We can become a force to be reckoned with if we organize! Some will disagree with me. Let them come to the fountain, and we can talk. Some will not listen. Some will try to thwart our efforts. They will be a hindrance to us -- let them be outcasts! I will not let a few pranks dissuade me from my task.
No, it is my obligation to you all.
Who is with me?
(ooc: Backdated to Tuesday 10/7 at about noon. Concurrent with the RP thread I will post in a few minutes. Wait for it... this RP thread.)