To Tantorus We Go [One Sith Dominon of Tantorus ]

[Saraya]

Varis nodded at the order of [member="Darth Praelior"]. Noticing [member="Darth Armyss"] had gone elsewhere, taking his newfound followers with him, he turned to Darth Praelior and asked: "What now?" He looked around at the dead and injured Massassi, then gazed into the distance at where Darth Armyss had gone. "Do we wait for more to come?"

 

[J3C0]

Bring the Zugurk Into the Fold
[member="Seras Goto"] [member="Tsavong Kraal"]

The transport finally touched down upon the great Sith World, and Mierin managed to keep herself standing without too much effort as the metal beast shook. She shifted in place and as soon as the ramp began to lower itself, moved forward.

Darth Mierin was the first of the One Sith to step foot in the southeastern hemisphere of the planet, her regal bearing seeming to add to the temperate surroundings. Behind her own ship a dozen more came down, landing and expelling hundreds of troops in what seemed like mere moments. The Lady of Athiss payed them no attention, instead directing her gaze directly towards the pyramid ahead of them.

The Zugurk didn't work in factories or anything of the sort, no the slaves where there for that.

Instead the researched and engineers of the Old Sith Empire worked in great temple and pyramids, toiling away at new ways to kill. Mierin had always enjoyed visiting them, learning parts of their craft and praising those who had done well.

Like dogs, the Zugurk needed to be assured of their good work.

“This way.” Mierin said to her companions as she began to move towards not the largest of the pyramids ahead of them, but instead towards a small temple like building, two Massassi guards standing outside of it.

 

[Judas of Vahl]

Tantorus, The Heart Palace

King Arcis was most displeased with what was happening. His little Empire had been found and their peaceful and orderly life had now began to dissipate. Of course his Massassi followers would've been initially resistant at first, but many of them had been merely commanded to report all findings to him prior to entering combat. "Bring them all to me." The Sith King growled at one of the lowly warriors, spittle flying from his tendriled face.

The Sith Lord let his presence remain uncloaked should any of them come searching for him sooner than expected. He sat at the head of the rectangular table, numerous Kissai and Zuguruk filling the seats down the length of the table. The air stank heavily with the sweat of anticipation.

 

[Maya Carrick]

Tantor

Flying in on her own ship, as to why she wouldn't be like all the other shuttle coming to the ground at different place. Only time and the force would tell. Reason only she knew for right now. As gentle set it down as to why she wouldn't let [member="Darth Veles"] know that she had came back. After she had a way of getting out of the hands of the Silver order. As this happen something else she wasn't dress in her normal dress of a very thin cloth that would cause those around to see her as a light side but she had on her something she thought only put on to hunt.

Stepping off her ship with her little pet be hind her. Fully in the scales of the AKK dog, this she had her hair pulled back into the long golden jewel clip. As she walked own the ramp, showing that she had a present about her. Seeing over to her Master and Lover. This brought a smirk to her face. "Greeting great people of darkness." as she looked over to him only to cause herself to keep her pet in bay to show the people that she had control over the great beast at her side.

Bowing her head in a respect manner. As she let herself look upon with the glowing pink eyes of hers. It was her skin that almost look like that of the people with that pinkish reddish tint.

 

[Maya Carrick]

(Please just enorge this)

 

[J3C0]

[member="Darth Arcis"]
She stopped.

A Zugurk headed towards her, running at a fast pace. There was a startled look on his face as he came nearer, as though he was surprised to see her. The Zugurk bowed low, a greeting fitting one of her obvious station. She frowned slightly, curious as to why he had come out here, usually the Zugurk would not leave their temples.

“My Lady. The King has called you to his palace, all of you.”

The man stuttered and stammered through his statement. Clearly he had been a chosen scapegoat for the others, none of them had wanted to approach this powerful new army. Mierins eyes turned downward, and she looked over her shoulder at Tsavong. She was technically in charge of this little incursion, being one of the Hands of the Dark Lord gave her some authority on military actions, but the Voice was to be respected.

“I will go. [member="Seras Goto"], remain here. Learn what you can and report back to me.” She turned on her heel and headed back to her transport, regarding the Yuuzhan Vong creature for a moment before speaking again. “[member="Tsavong Kraal"]?”

A question of whether he would be joining her. Whether he tagged along or not was his decision.


Only a few minutes later, it didn't take long with ships that could reach orbit after all, Darth Mierin found herself walking down the halls of what they called The Heart Palace, a small guard of Massassi surrounding her and those who had accompanied her. It seemed she was the first to arrive within the palace, and as such it was she who would be meeting with this so called King.

Bright yellows eyes scanned the area around her, falling on the door directly ahead of them.

The gilded gold parted, and revealed a massive chamber, at the head of which sat a man that She presumed to be the supposed King of Tantorus. She was unsurprised to find another Pureblood sitting there, though she was surprised to recognize him. The man had aided the fighting on Teta, though she herself had not been there, she had read the reports.

As they were led into the center of the room Mierins face remained passive.

 

[Judas of Vahl]

[member="Darth Mierin"]

The approaching Imperial and Sith forces could be felt from miles away, surely his own Massassi and Kissai aides felt the presence as well. It seemed impending, damning, and otherwise malicious in intent. However, the looming dark cloud merely remained what it was. Just the dark cloud that withheld its content of heavy rain and lightning, ready to flood whatever its victim may be with strength and numbers. Arcis knew exactly what it felt like to sit at the helm of such an invasion force. Although he missed his Sith Empire, he was determined not to let this one become destroyed nor be wrenched from his grip.

The twin golden doors opened as the Sith forces arrived. His Zuguruk followers had done their job, as well as his Massassi. His people did not need strife nor conflict right now. The Pureblood Sith were near becoming extinct and it was wise to avoid war until they had fully rebuilt. Any being wise enough to see that would be granted entry into his kingdom for diplomatic talks. The loss of a few warriors prior to this meeting were surely accidents, or at least he hoped.

"It seems the rest of the galaxy has discovered my little kingdom." His dark, deep voice rang out across the grand chamber. "Esteemed guest, may I ask your reason for being here?"

The last question was to be the turning point of the whole event.

 

[Seras Goto]

[member="Darth Mierin"] [member="Darth Arcis"] [member="Tsavong Kraal"]

Seras followed until she was given her orders and gave a bow of her head. She let the others go off while her eyes drifted around to observe the slaves. These being and the location they were in, her boots crunching the grounded underfoot while he breathed in short breathes. She came upon a small child. "And what are you little boy?" The child was running and dressed like a Massassi while she followed. Let the warriors handle the fighting she'd observe and see what she could learn for the hand of the dark lord

 

[Darth Armyss]

Upon arriving at the garrison, Armyss was quite surprised to find that, rather than being hostile, the Sith present were not only not attacking the vehicle upon arrival, but as they passed had lined up at attention, as though greeting a General.

"What's going on?" Armyss asked.

"The idiots finally got the message that you're not hostile" the Massassi driver chuckled.

"You attacked me too, you know" the human Knight answered nonchalantly.

"Duly noted" the driver answered with a somewhat sheepish grin, "We don't get visitors often."

"I wonder why..." Armyss mused as the vehicle came to a stop at the garrison HQ. The human and his Massassi escort dismounted the vehicle; the driver informed him to wait why he went to find the commanding officer in charge of the base, who was supposed to be inside the HQ. To this, he answered that he wasn't exactly in a hurry anyway.

 

[J3C0]

[member="Darth Arcis"]
Mierin did not speak for a second, instead her face remained impassive and patient. She was studying him, learning about him. Subtle nuances of body language, hidden texts within his speech, how his people reacted to him, everything and anything she could take in before she had to speak to this man.

She had been born in the times of Naga Sadow and Ludo Kressh, she knew well how to play the game of Kings and Emperors.

“We have come to bring your world into Compliance with the One Sith and the will of the Dark Lord.” Mierin began with a straightforward explanation of why they had come. Lying after all would get them no where. It was clear that the One Sith had brought enough military strength to take over the entire star system, and perhaps more. If she didn't tell the truth now, it would be a bad start to these negotiations.

After all, she did not wish to spill anymore of her own peoples blood than she had to.

Her eyes narrowed slightly as she watched for his reaction, not many Kings took well to the term “Compliance” much less Sith Pureblood Kings. Ego was the name of the main personality trait within the Sith Species, that much was undeniable.

 

[Saraya]

The fighting was over it seemed, and so was Varis's work here. Turning around, he made his way back to his ship which was only a short walk away. He was a fighter more than a diplomat, and any diplomacy he could do was in the hands of the Sith Lords who ran the order. There were other things he could be doing, especially since he had a meeting to get to.

Within a few minutes his ship was rising from the ground, making its way out of the planet's atmosphere and preparing it's jump into hyperspace.

Surely the Sith had it under control.

 

[Remy Singh]

[member="Darth Mierin"] [member="Darth Arcis"]

Remy was amazed more so as she stood there and looked at the other purebloods one from the world itself as its king. She didn't know Arcis beyond him being very powerful with sorcery and the ancient magics, when he had come to take over the world it had brought her interest. That was what led some of the purebloods out of the valley and to look upon the others while she crouched low holding her tonfa blades. The two beasts at her sides for hunting and a avian pet to scout. "My King."

 

[Darth Armyss]

After some time, an older-looking massassi exited the building, the detailing to his armor suggesting a very prestigious rank amongst his people, and beside him, a younger pureblood Sith appearing to be in his mid-teens by comparison. The younger of the pair appeared to emanate an impressive aura in the Force, Armyss noted; perhaps this one had some potential.

"So, it seems that at last the Sith Lords have returned to us" the elderly Sith observed as he approached the human Sith Knight and bowed in greeting, "Welcome to Tantorus, Lord..."

"Armyss, and I'm still working on the 'Lord' part" the human admitted, knowing that it would be wise to simply admit that he was not yet a Sith Lord now rather than have the others assume that he had lied about his rank, "But make no mistake, I still bear a proper title."

"I see..." the other replied, gesturing to himself and the younger Sith as he added, "Allow me to introduce myself - I am General Varl-Evv of His Majesty King Arcis' Peacekeeping Forces...and this is Varl-Tae, my son."

"A pleasure" Armyss acknowledged the introduction, but decided to get down to business sooner rather than later, "So I take it this is a garrison base - mind taking me on a tour?"

 

[Tefka]

Tsavong's nostrils flared as he stood behind [member="Darth Mierin"], observing as she spoke to [member="Darth Arcis"]. Surely he appeared as though a henchman would, large and imposing in the background. Still, though, he had mandated unto himself that he would be patient and observe.

Observe he did.

 

[Judas of Vahl]

The Sith King nodded with interest as the honored guest spoke. She was a true Sith, much like the rest of the population that lived here on Tantorus. Since his exile, it had been King Arcis' duty to guide these people to prosperity and protect them from the likes of the Republic and outside Sith war efforts. Once they had become strong enough, that was another thing entirely. They'd be ready to support any and all Sith causes, under the leadership of their current King or a successor.

"Compliance? And what proposal do you bring forth, honored one?" He questioned her, assuming the stoic politician's expression. Dranok Lussk was his name prior to becoming a Sith Pureblood. He wasn't born with the beliefs and mannerisms that the purebloods were blessed and cursed with. He had been the Sith Emperor, an Admiral, and a politician. "Surely you have brought the means of which that have the capacity to destroy us, but what can you gain from corpses?"

Darth Arcis was confident in his words and that of his people's loyalty. He had earned it when he had fulfilled the prophecy and even died doing so. Only the loyalty and strength of his followers were the reason that he breathed today.

[member="Darth Mierin"]

 

[J3C0]

[member="Darth Arcis"]
For a second Mierin stood in place, inspecting the King.

He was unusually humble, something she would not have expected from a Pureblood. She had expected backlash from her words. Screaming, threats, and perhaps even violence. Yet this man had taken her words in stride. Naga Sadow would have attempted to kill her for the affront of what she had just said, yet this one had remained utterly calm. Her eyes narrowed, and her suspicion grew.

“No. The Slaughter of your people is not our goal, nor is it our will” Her words echoed slightly “Your world stands to gain much. Coruscant has fallen, The Republic has been beaten into retreat, and soon they will fall. Tantorus stands to profit from our gains.”

She blinked, obscuring sun yellow eyes for a moment before speaking again.

“You wish for security? Your world will remain untouched by any foe. You wish for Power? Your people will never be stronger. You wish for prosperity? Within our Empire your world will flourish as it has never before.” She was being a bit hyperbolic of course, but then again their kind was known for grandeur.

Mierins voice seemed to resonate within the hall, ringing slightly and bringing a certain feeling of satisfaction. Her face never changed, remaining impassive and unreadable, silver piercing stabbing through her flesh and twitching slightly as her lips moved.

 

[Darth Nephthys]

Darth Nephthys would stand silently within the assembly as one of [member="Darth Mierin"] ‘s attache’s. Compared to the tall willowy woman, Nephthys would bring to mind the image of a young child. She was small, petite -- with long ebony hair and a pale face set with bright crimson eyes.

One would wonder if this fragile looking creature was a Sith at all, but those who knew her by reputation would dub her the Shield. Judge her not by her size, but by her strength in combat, shielding the behemoth Darth Shara from harm that would have felled him without her.

Mute that she seemingly was, she would stay eerily silent throughout this endevour, but she would not be remiss to miss an opportunity for weaving sorcery in mental manipulation if Darth Mierin so desired it.

 

[Judas of Vahl]

[member="Darth Mierin"], [member="Darth Nephthys"]

The King took this all in with a single breath, bringing his elbows forward so that they rested upon the oaken table and his red-fleshed digits tapped against each other in a thoughtful gesture. Never before had a much larger entity proposed something like this, even if they showed up with an army to place against him should he made the wrong decision. Well, no faction or government had discovered this place until now. His people were much further behind in regards to technological matters and having the protection and assets this new Empire had to offer could bring wealth.

"And how do you plan on granting us these gifts?" He would've said her name, but she hadn't even introduced herself. Quite unsightly for someone who appeared to be an ambassador for this "Dark Lord."


"What assets do you see available here? Militarily speaking, of course."

 

[Darth Veles]

Veles froze as he felt a familiar presence and his ear canals picked Maya's voice. [member="Maya Whitelight"], his lost apprentice, returned? His eyes displayed shock and fear, though his face remained stone. Nodding his head towards the warriors greeting him, both of his arms disappeared under the black cloak. "Please excuse me for a moment." He said firmly and turned around, only to be greeted with an image of the young Zeltron and her gigantic pet. The cybernetic eye darted from one to another, furiously switching various vision modes to confirm the two truly stood there. It might have been a trick.

Unsure, the Mon Cal Master took several steps towards the Zeltron, keeping his distance. Her arrival was simply so sudden and unexpected that he could not help but feel highly suspicious about this. This whole mission was at risk, he needed to forego his original mission and investigate the matter with Maya. Gulping, he stared at her with his large eyes for a while before speaking. "Greetings, apprentice. It is wonderful to see you again."

The last time his eyes witnessed the woman was during the battle of Teta. She was being dragged away by the Jedi, broken and defeated. And now she suddenly stood here... "It may not be appropriate to ask, but how have you managed to escape your captors?" he asked calmly, forcing himself to smile as he did. As her teacher, he had some idea of her power, and he certainly had not expected her to escape on her own, even with her stealth skills. Veles knew such a feat would have been nearly impossible for him, a master of stealth arts.

 

[Cale Gunderson]

Cale knew the way these Massassi would fight, he'd seen Arcis' leadership in action from the opposing side, it wasn't a pleasant experience for the Knight. But at present what mattered was [member="Darth Veles"]. Cale was operating under the Mon Cal at present, so he awaited the Lord's orders. Dead gray eyes observed as The Lord conversed with [member="Maya Whitelight"], a possible learner of his who'd been taken on Teta. Cale hasn't been present, injuries from Cardia had kept him out, but he had recovered in full. Unable to think of anything to do the man kept his mouth shut and remained silent.