Sable
Apr 3rd, 2003, 12:44:47 PM
(OOC: I'm hoping that the hyperspace time noted for how long it took for Sable to reach Coruscant is close to 'accurate'.)
Despite 25,000 years of hyperspace travel, much of the galaxy remains unexplored and uncharted. The Empire had imposed limits on new scouting missions, although under the New Republic further exploration had been proposed.
Considering the fact that Arastonia isn't located along any of the usual routes for travel, it isn't all that surprising that it hasn't been discovered by the rest of the galaxy.
Arastonia's galactic coordinates still need to be determined; for now, it's enough to know that it spins along the outer edge of the Unknown Regions Koornacht Cluster. Dependant only upon its own inhabitants and natural resources, the Monarchy of Arastonia has developed its own technology, ships for deep space travel, medicines, and more.
It is only now that Arastonia has decided to do a bit of exploration of it's own; therefore, the ship known as Sonhali I departs its atmosphere and sets a course towards what is commonly known as the Galactic Hub, marking the galactic coordinates of the various planets and stars within their own database.
With technology what it is today, the trip to Coruscant takes roughly two to three weeks using hyperspace travel. Sable, along with a small entourage of those trusted members of her staff, are finally allowed to land after a long and tiring wait within Coruscant airspace. Due to the ship not being on any known registry, the fact that Arastonia isn't in the galactic database, and her peoples unheard of; they were escorted by Coruscant Spaceport Security.
Sonhali I is given a very thorough search while Sable is detained by the Spaceport Authorities, her staff held in a seperate room and questioned to no end as well. After the authorities determine that they are not here for any harmful intent, they are all released and free to go. Sonhali I is towed to an awaiting hangar bay and Sable, along with her staff members, make their way to the heart of Coruscant -- once known as Imperial Center.
It is here that the staff members part her company, exploring the main city on their own, and to end up securing lodging for their stay within the Diplomat Hotel.
Marveling at the architecture, the way the sun makes the towering buildings appear to glow with a golden hue, Sable nearly ends up walking right past the Library.
"Careful, Miss."
A baratone voice pipes in as Sable accidentally bumps into someone passing by. Turning to apologize, she's silenced. Never before has her eyes lain upon such a creature which was distinguished by his pale gray skin, as well as a full-scalp cyborg unit on top of his head.
Without moving her eyes from him, she dips her chin subtlely, speaking slowly.
"Forgive me."
Hurriedly, the alien creature moves on, mumbling under its breath while Sable stands there for a moment, watching it scuttle along its way.
Turning back to the Library, she once again admires the grandiose architecture. A series of marbled stairs leads up to a small plateau, set in the same material as the stairs. Huge colums support the eave jutting from the roof; each column intricately carved to represent an era of Coruscant's extensive history.
Slender fingertips lightly climb against her thigh, easing the skirt of her gown a few centimeters from the ground. Ascending the stairs slowly, Sable's eyes wander across the impressive facade.
(Hours later)
After speaking with one of the historians at the library, the best advice he had to give her was to record all of the information she knows of Arastonia and to submit it for inclusion to the Galactic Database. He also suggested that she speak with one of the Professor's at the University. He'd be able to organize a team to travel with Sable to Arastonia so that more information could be gathered. What the historian failed to mention was that numerous scientists would wish to tag along as well. They'd probably end up capturing numerous species to be brought back for examinations, studies and much worse.
Sitting alone in the skydeck restaurant of the Diplomat Hotel's main restaurant, Sable speaks quietly and concisely into the mini voice recorder the historian had allowed her to use; contingent upon its return along when the information is submitted.
"I am unsure of where to begin. I know the history of Arastonia's creation, the Deities, the peoples and so much more like I know the back of my hand; yet having to record the information is not quite as easy as one may believe."
A warm smile accompanies the shaking of her head, dimissing the waiter politely, taking a moment's pause in her words and gathering her thoughts.
"There are seven known continents, six oceans, and nine great seas covering the approximate one-third of Arastonia that is not blanketed by the Mists. The oceans, despite their immensity, are akin to rivers in many ways. Though they span the globe, they flow about the lands and the Mists. The continents and the Mists separate the oceans, and the seas connect them. But the majority of the surface of Arastonia remains cloaked by the Mists. Easily twice the land mass of the known continents could yet be hidden in the grey expanse of the Mists."
"Nadamis the Legender is quoted as saying: '... and the Goddess of Chaos, thus bound by the Creator, did cause the great waters of the world to boil and rise into the sky. And when these clouds had spanned the face of the globe, the world was cloaked in darkness. And when the world was dark, and lit only by the lightning of the storms above, the clouds descended as the Mists...
and once the storm clouds had fallen, the Goddess of Chaos drew deep her breath, and with her exhalation caused the winds to roar. And the winds did drive the Mists as a shroud across all the lands and seas, and before it came the darkness...'".
"The peoples, human, humanoid and non human, are all deeply spiritual. Our Deities, our Creators are revered and feared. All exist as a single pantheon of Deities, or powers. The Deities have priests and followers amongst all the races of humans. However, not all of the humanoid and non-human races worship all the deities.
Aside from the truly divine entities, a vast number of lesser powers, most commonly known as spirits, also exist. The different spirit powers are worshipped by humans, humanoids and non-humans alike. These spirits are represent animals, the elements, and natural environments."
Sable continues to record her world's history, beautiful eyes sweep the restaurant steadily, though she isn't really focused on anything nor anyone. Pausing, she turns off the voice recorder and sets it aside on the table. Her first real taste of foods not from her home prove to be rather delectable. For now, the recording waits, as she enjoys her first experience in intergalactic cuisine.
Unbeknownst to Sable, someone seated in the booth behind her has been listening to her words, scoffing every so often. Perhaps if she had known, she would have either enlightened this person or simply moved to a more private booth.
Despite 25,000 years of hyperspace travel, much of the galaxy remains unexplored and uncharted. The Empire had imposed limits on new scouting missions, although under the New Republic further exploration had been proposed.
Considering the fact that Arastonia isn't located along any of the usual routes for travel, it isn't all that surprising that it hasn't been discovered by the rest of the galaxy.
Arastonia's galactic coordinates still need to be determined; for now, it's enough to know that it spins along the outer edge of the Unknown Regions Koornacht Cluster. Dependant only upon its own inhabitants and natural resources, the Monarchy of Arastonia has developed its own technology, ships for deep space travel, medicines, and more.
It is only now that Arastonia has decided to do a bit of exploration of it's own; therefore, the ship known as Sonhali I departs its atmosphere and sets a course towards what is commonly known as the Galactic Hub, marking the galactic coordinates of the various planets and stars within their own database.
With technology what it is today, the trip to Coruscant takes roughly two to three weeks using hyperspace travel. Sable, along with a small entourage of those trusted members of her staff, are finally allowed to land after a long and tiring wait within Coruscant airspace. Due to the ship not being on any known registry, the fact that Arastonia isn't in the galactic database, and her peoples unheard of; they were escorted by Coruscant Spaceport Security.
Sonhali I is given a very thorough search while Sable is detained by the Spaceport Authorities, her staff held in a seperate room and questioned to no end as well. After the authorities determine that they are not here for any harmful intent, they are all released and free to go. Sonhali I is towed to an awaiting hangar bay and Sable, along with her staff members, make their way to the heart of Coruscant -- once known as Imperial Center.
It is here that the staff members part her company, exploring the main city on their own, and to end up securing lodging for their stay within the Diplomat Hotel.
Marveling at the architecture, the way the sun makes the towering buildings appear to glow with a golden hue, Sable nearly ends up walking right past the Library.
"Careful, Miss."
A baratone voice pipes in as Sable accidentally bumps into someone passing by. Turning to apologize, she's silenced. Never before has her eyes lain upon such a creature which was distinguished by his pale gray skin, as well as a full-scalp cyborg unit on top of his head.
Without moving her eyes from him, she dips her chin subtlely, speaking slowly.
"Forgive me."
Hurriedly, the alien creature moves on, mumbling under its breath while Sable stands there for a moment, watching it scuttle along its way.
Turning back to the Library, she once again admires the grandiose architecture. A series of marbled stairs leads up to a small plateau, set in the same material as the stairs. Huge colums support the eave jutting from the roof; each column intricately carved to represent an era of Coruscant's extensive history.
Slender fingertips lightly climb against her thigh, easing the skirt of her gown a few centimeters from the ground. Ascending the stairs slowly, Sable's eyes wander across the impressive facade.
(Hours later)
After speaking with one of the historians at the library, the best advice he had to give her was to record all of the information she knows of Arastonia and to submit it for inclusion to the Galactic Database. He also suggested that she speak with one of the Professor's at the University. He'd be able to organize a team to travel with Sable to Arastonia so that more information could be gathered. What the historian failed to mention was that numerous scientists would wish to tag along as well. They'd probably end up capturing numerous species to be brought back for examinations, studies and much worse.
Sitting alone in the skydeck restaurant of the Diplomat Hotel's main restaurant, Sable speaks quietly and concisely into the mini voice recorder the historian had allowed her to use; contingent upon its return along when the information is submitted.
"I am unsure of where to begin. I know the history of Arastonia's creation, the Deities, the peoples and so much more like I know the back of my hand; yet having to record the information is not quite as easy as one may believe."
A warm smile accompanies the shaking of her head, dimissing the waiter politely, taking a moment's pause in her words and gathering her thoughts.
"There are seven known continents, six oceans, and nine great seas covering the approximate one-third of Arastonia that is not blanketed by the Mists. The oceans, despite their immensity, are akin to rivers in many ways. Though they span the globe, they flow about the lands and the Mists. The continents and the Mists separate the oceans, and the seas connect them. But the majority of the surface of Arastonia remains cloaked by the Mists. Easily twice the land mass of the known continents could yet be hidden in the grey expanse of the Mists."
"Nadamis the Legender is quoted as saying: '... and the Goddess of Chaos, thus bound by the Creator, did cause the great waters of the world to boil and rise into the sky. And when these clouds had spanned the face of the globe, the world was cloaked in darkness. And when the world was dark, and lit only by the lightning of the storms above, the clouds descended as the Mists...
and once the storm clouds had fallen, the Goddess of Chaos drew deep her breath, and with her exhalation caused the winds to roar. And the winds did drive the Mists as a shroud across all the lands and seas, and before it came the darkness...'".
"The peoples, human, humanoid and non human, are all deeply spiritual. Our Deities, our Creators are revered and feared. All exist as a single pantheon of Deities, or powers. The Deities have priests and followers amongst all the races of humans. However, not all of the humanoid and non-human races worship all the deities.
Aside from the truly divine entities, a vast number of lesser powers, most commonly known as spirits, also exist. The different spirit powers are worshipped by humans, humanoids and non-humans alike. These spirits are represent animals, the elements, and natural environments."
Sable continues to record her world's history, beautiful eyes sweep the restaurant steadily, though she isn't really focused on anything nor anyone. Pausing, she turns off the voice recorder and sets it aside on the table. Her first real taste of foods not from her home prove to be rather delectable. For now, the recording waits, as she enjoys her first experience in intergalactic cuisine.
Unbeknownst to Sable, someone seated in the booth behind her has been listening to her words, scoffing every so often. Perhaps if she had known, she would have either enlightened this person or simply moved to a more private booth.