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Post by Emperor Ire on Jun 3, 2011 13:42:54 GMT -5
Aurilia was originally founded by a small group of Force-sensitive misfits as a place to practice the Force away from the rest of the galaxy. The village was a simple, rustic place consisting of huts, with a stone wall around the perimeter. To protect themselves, the villagers used their abilities to create a dense mist that surrounded the village. This mist could only be penetrated by Force-sensitives. In around 1 ABY, the cyborg Dark Jedi Mellichae and his Sith Shadows began attacking the village. Mellichae believed that killing or capturing the village's Force-sensitive residents would be a good way for him to regain the trust of Emperor Palpatine and maybe even earn a place at his side. The villagers worked hard to prepare the village for the attack, but it sustained significant damage. Eventually, with the help of a spacer, Mellichae was defeated and imprisoned in the Aurilia Prison. Afterwards, the village retreated into the mist and cut itself off from the rest of the galaxy. The mist eventually cleared to reveal a new Aurilia, one that had been rebuilt into a much larger township. Pilots and spacers from across the galaxy flocked to the new Aurilia to purchase rare items from the traders there and to take on dangerous and exciting quests from the Adventurers' Guildhall. |
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Post by Emperor Ire on Jul 3, 2011 1:09:12 GMT -5
Within minutes of leaving the Nightsister stronghold, Cilla spots the tallest building of the Aurillia township jutting out of the ground and acting as a beacon for the ship's pilot Nissen to follow. Cilla looks at the building off in the distance and wonders if there is a decent hotel of sorts in the town, for a town it size with a spaceport you's think it would have at least one. That is when proper protocol comes to mind and Cilla brings something up to Nissen."Hail the spaceport, inform them of our arrival and have the highest ranking security officer meet the ship in the hangar bay."
Turning to the servant girl, Cilla seeks information. "Tell me, do you know the layout of Aurillia, can you show us to proper lodgings?"
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Post by Takeda on Jul 3, 2011 1:15:55 GMT -5
Nissen hails the spaceport and makes the proper arrangements, though spaceport is a generous term for the rather rag-tag collection of landing pads and two older but large repair hangers. The highest ranking security officer assigned to the spaceport is indeed an Imperial, but this happens to be a lieutenant and actually stationed at the Imperial prison facility. It is reported he will be enroute though will be arriving about 10 minutes after the Banju-12, and will be bringing a proper security squad with him.
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Post by Ywalme Burz on Jul 3, 2011 1:41:51 GMT -5
Yes, My Lady. I used to come here every year with my mother to trade with the merchants that sell our goods off-planet. There are several small hotels near the merchants and entertainment district.
They have lucrative tourist trade for those who wish to have a relative "safe" adventure. Dathomir also draws a lot of hunters who wish to try their luck with some of our predators. We have quite a few dangerous ones even if you don't include Rancors.
Though they might not be what you are used to, My Lady.They are clean and comfortable with modern conveniences like indoor plumbing. Vilya hides a smile as she says this. The largest, luxurious and most expensive hotel is in Aurilla is the Paradise Hotel that is where the all the high paying guests stay or at least they did the last time I was here.
Vilya clutches nervously the small bag with all her things on her lap. She hasn't on a ship since her cousins took her for a ride in their ship. She wishes this trip was over and she was on solid ground again. She glances apprehensively up at Ayu'lesh and then over at Takeda.
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Post by Emperor Ire on Jul 3, 2011 15:59:52 GMT -5
Hearing Nissen's report on the official en-route to meet them with security, Cilla turns her attention to the servant girl, Vilya tells her a smidgen of information on Aurillia and that there is at least one "decent" hotel in town. "Let's hope your memory still serves you," Cilla says before the nervous nature of Vilya become apparent. "First however, calm yourself, I'm not fond of these contraptions either but you do not need to fear. Fear is the mind killer."
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Post by Ywalme Burz on Jul 3, 2011 18:17:18 GMT -5
Yes, My Lady. She leans forward slightly so she can see out and looks out the window. She says. It seems that they have added a few more landing pads to the spaceport since I was last here. They must be doing good business. That means they will have had more money to improve the facilities such as the hotels. They will want to keep their customers happy and comfortable so they will come back.
When her fidgeting attracts Cilla's attention Vilya says in answer. Yes, My Lady I'm sorry. She then sits rock still not moving until they land then she gives a sigh of relief.
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Post by Takeda on Jul 3, 2011 18:48:31 GMT -5
Nissen lands the ship at one of the hangers, and they await the arrival of the security detachment from the prison.
In the meantime Takeda stands there quietly, considering what might be transpiring amongst the Nightsisters, and what will happen on the morrow. He turns towards Vilya,
"As we head to this Paradise Hotel, be watchful for your clan-sisters to pass message to them. As a matter of fact, I expect you to introduce us to any of the witches we see, so we may invite them to this little conference."
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Post by Ywalme Burz on Jul 3, 2011 18:58:39 GMT -5
When Takeda addresses her Vilya looks up at him. She nods. Yes, My Lord. I will do that. She tentatively gets up to follow him out still clutching her bag.
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Post by Emperor Ire on Jul 3, 2011 21:46:42 GMT -5
Cilla rises and follows the duo ahead of her out of the cockpit and towards the back of the ship, she straightens her dress to look presentable and fusses with her hair slightly as she curses the dry air, she makes herself ready as best possible for the meetings ahead. As they walk to the back, Cilla passes by Takeda and Vilya to take the lead so to speak and is the first to walk down the ramp to be greeted by a young human Imperial officer in black uniform flanked by two stormtroopers. Apparently the security officer made good time bringing his detachment. Cilla spots fear in the Lieutenant's eyes as he spots Takeda emerge from the ship, Cilla smirks at this as she approaches the young officer, she notes how brown his eyes are. "Greetings my lady, I'm Lieutenant Delvin M'gnus, welcome to Dathomir." M'gnus says in introduction. "We we didn't receive word of your arrival until late in the day, we apologize for our delay in getting here.""No need to worry about the oversight Lieutenant, our coming to this planet was a surprise to us as well." Cilla says forgiving his perceived slight, its was nothing but no one being informed so no foul done. "I am Cilla Shane and I am the Emperor's personal envoy to Dathomir, I speak on behalf of the Emperor. This is Sir Takeda, a special adviser to the Emperor, and Vilya the servant girl. We are here seeking audience with the highest officials of the planet, the Emperor is taking an interest in Dathomoir and we must meet with those who will help things along."Standing tall, showing his encouragement to be one to help, and trying not to anything that will make him earn the wrath of the massively big company Cilla is keeping, Lt. M'gnus bows his head in respect and looks to get on Cilla's good side. "Yes ma'am, I will do everything I can to ensure your safety while you're here and help notify the important people I can on your behalf.""Very good, you can start by getting us to the Paradise Hotel." Cilla says as she begins to head for the hangar bay doors. "I assume you have transport close by, where do we go from here?Lt. M'ngus double times it to Cilla's side as she walks off quickly and asks where to go, he does his best to keep up with her, one step behind of he can, to show her where to go to exit the spaceport. |
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Post by Takeda on Jul 3, 2011 22:24:24 GMT -5
As Takeda steps off the ship, he turns and nods to Ayulesh as she closes the door and seals it. The girl had come along way in a short amount of time, she was a capable girl and with her and Nissen on the ship, he felt more secure than if they accompanied him and Cilla.
Takeda follows Cilla and the Imperials, making sure to stay behind Vilya to keep an eye on her as they make their way to the transport to the hotel. He does take note that Cilla was a bit more specific of his capacity to the Lieutenant, and files that away to think upon later. He makes no bow or formal acknowledgement of the Lieutenant or the other men unless the man does to him first specifically, instead letting them speculate upon how alien he may or may not be.
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Post by Ywalme Burz on Jul 3, 2011 22:58:15 GMT -5
Vilya waits for Cilla to rises and then looks at Takeda to see if she should wait for him or go next. When he motions for her to go she follows Cilla off the ship. She clutches her bag as if her life depends on it.
She watches the interplay between Cilla and the Lieutenant quietly without saying a word. Though she is amused that she has been apparently promoted from slave to servant girl. Though none of her feelings show on her face. One thing she has learned during her time with the Nightsisters to hide her feelings both outwardly and inwardly.
When Cilla and the Lieutenant take off toward the exit and the waiting transport Vilya follows them after first looking at Takeda to see if that is what he wants her to do. She looks around noting the changes in Aurilla since she was here last. She looks to see if any of her Clan is here yet. It might be too early. They didn't usually visit the spaceport until the trading had finished.
She wondered if her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were here yet. They would certainly be surprised and glad to see her. She wondered at their reaction to the news that Dathomir was now considered to be owned by the Empire. They would not be so happy with that particular news. And how can one really own a planet? It is like saying one owns the air you breathe. She thinks.
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Post by Emperor Ire on Jul 3, 2011 23:50:36 GMT -5
With the guidance of Lt. M'gnus, Cilla makes her way outside the spaceport to find the security detail which consists of a Trasst A-A5 heavy speeder truck with four speeder bikes surrounding the vehicle. With the Lieutenant ushering her into the truck, the stormtroopers take up opposite sides of the ramp leading into the speeder truck as Cilla walks up and inside. She hollers out to Takeda as she takes a seat in a manner to jest about his height. "Wow, this might be tall enough to fit you but the seats are going to be a pain." |
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Post by Takeda on Jul 4, 2011 0:05:20 GMT -5
"It is a common problem to find adequate seating... even if large enough, they are frequently embarrassingly rickety. It is no matter, I am used to standing."
Takeda climbs a board the speeder and stands there against one wall and plants one hand against the ceiling to balance himself when it begins to move.
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Post by Ywalme Burz on Jul 4, 2011 0:30:18 GMT -5
Vilya stops when she sees the transport the Lieutenant brought and thinks I rather walk than get in that thing. It looks like ... I don't know what it looks like but I seen more comfortable rocks than that thing.
She looks at the transport then Takeda. My Lord, May I walk instead? She awaits his answer before climbing into the transport.
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Post by Takeda on Jul 4, 2011 0:36:16 GMT -5
"No"
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Post by Emperor Ire on Jul 4, 2011 0:41:58 GMT -5
"Come along now, don't keep things waiting." Lt. M'gnus says to Vilya. "We should be on the move."
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Post by Ywalme Burz on Jul 4, 2011 0:43:18 GMT -5
Yes, My Lord. She says with a sigh she gets into the transport and sits Indian fashion down on the floor next to the wall in the corner of the transport. She listens to the conversation between Cilla and Takeda without saying word as she looks down at the bag on her lap. She waits patiently for the transport to move and braces herself when it does.
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Post by Emperor Ire on Jul 4, 2011 1:23:13 GMT -5
With everyone on board, the speeder truck raises the ramp and speeds off through the township of Aurillia. It becomes apparent by the looks of things that this place is comparable to Mos Eisley on Tatooine, only slightly smaller, and about as quaint. Cilla looks at the passing sights as the speeder hurries along with the speeder bike escorts following along in a two by two cover formation with the truck between them, Cilla wonders what Ire will ultimately do with the world and what Takeda's interest in the planet is. Within several minutes the truck pulls up to the Paradise Hotel and lowers its ramp, the Lieutenant gets out and flanked by his two stormtroopers, and Cilla climbs out and takes a look at the hotel... its not what she expected.
Dull brown brick is the building block of the building, it looks drab but is a step up from the stronghold. "Oh well, its not what I had in mind but it will do."
"I called ahead and requested the best rooms be made up for you and your group, the best sheets, staff and hospitality they can offer will be made available to you."
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Post by Takeda on Jul 4, 2011 9:44:04 GMT -5
Takeda steps out of the transport and looks around at the surroundings. If this planet even this town had seen a recent upturn in business and traffic, it must have been tent city beforehand.
From what he had seen as they had flown in the town was in a little valley between mountains, it was a nice spot, though in a semi-arid band of land. It would be a decent place to make a start, the dry winds would make it an easy access point for a bigger spaceport.
He looks down the street and the line of buildings, seeing one that had a more impressive edifice than the hotel, or any other building he had seen so far. He turned to one of the Imperial troops and inquired of it.
"That? Ah, That is the Adventurer's Guildhall sir."
"After we have secured our lodgings for the evening, I will be heading over there to see if it is suitable for tomorrows activities... Keep an eye out for some large impressive looking chairs."
Takeda turns to Vilya, and leans down to talk quietly in her ear,
"What in the nine hells is an Adventuer's Guildhall, safaris and the like?"
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Post by Ywalme Burz on Jul 4, 2011 12:43:03 GMT -5
Vilya closes her eyes and meditates on what has happened since her meeting with the Cilla and Takeda during the trip to the hotel. Outwardly she appears resigned to being in the transport. Inwardly she tightens her mental shields against being probed so that her thoughts are hidden. Anyone trying to read her thoughts will only get the sense that she only wants to please those she is serving. While she senses that Takeda means her no harm and that she can probably trust him she gets no such sense from Cilla. Vilya senses some thing of the darkness within the Imperial envoy and doesn't trust her. Vilya doesn't want to let down her guard around Cilla.
When they arrive at the hotel Vilya quietly follows the others off the transport. She stands quietly to the right of Takeda and waits for further instructions from him. She hides a smile at Cilla's reaction to the hotel, smiling on the inside not letting it show on her face.
She listens quietly to the exchanges between the Lieutenant, Cilla and finally Takeda. When Takeda turns to her and quietly asks in her ear.
She softly answers for his ears only.
Yes and no, My Lord. They do those things but not just that. They have various reprensetatives of several factions on Dathomir, including the Empire and those who are not of the Clans, Off-worlders and such.
Their main function though is if you wanted to hire an experienced adventurer or spacer the Guidhall is where you go to hire them.
She looks up anxiously at him hoping that she has given him the information he needs.
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