Greetings Jedi

[Malask Ragnus]

The Jedi crowded around the the opening ceremony. A new batch of apprentices had arrived to the academy and were waiting to be placed in their right sections. First they would be introduced to the order.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please lower your voices and allow this one to speak," said the giant man. The man looked ancient, he had a cloak wrapped around him opened showing off his scarred torso, "today you have repented from the evil ways that could of taken you over. Your blade lays null, your soul hasn't been darkened by the worst of deeds yet, you have willingly given us your body to shape into a sentient of the light, a worker of peace.

"You will learn many things," he said and paused lifting his hand, a bright light swished around him and as the particles touched the empty chairs they lifted and shattered then compacted making a solid large wooden block, "the force will be open to you," he continued and lightning shot from his hand hitting the block and setting a flame, then it went out again with another burst of the white light.

"But with our guidance you will learn the codes of the Jedi, and you will be guided to the light."

There was a round of applause then silence once more.

"You've all been chosen to learn under the banner of the Jedi. Now is your time to choose the path you walk, and let it be a wise choice. You're all going to be placed in classes first, when you're strong enough a master will guide you, then you will truly learn what the force is. Go now. Venture into the halls of learning, and become saviors of the light."

With another round of applause they stood at once and began exiting. Malask was pleased with himself, he had accomplished not going on about how the dark side could seduce them and scare them away.

[Vo Oderyn]

Vo had been waiting just outside the door that the Grandmaster was about to exit from. He wasn't one for long speeches but as some Masters' presence was required, he had sat closest to the door. When Master Ragnus walke dthrough the door Vo quickly broke his leaning position and walked in stried with his superior.

"Impressive display there. I don't think I caught a single Padawan napping. Or those few who were dozing were awoken with that lightning display."

[Prudii/Belcameron]

Belcameron watched from a distance, He didnt feel comfortable around other Jedi. Everyone knew what he had done, how could he possibly ever reclaim the right to socialise.

He smiles at the faces of the apprentices, as a tear drops down his face. He missed this and feels guilty for ever leaving it. He had put on his old robes, Navy blue with a Greyish/Brownish Cloak.

He saw the Grand Master walk off, He must admit he did feel some Self-pity. But it was not the time or place for that, That was what lead him to do the horrible things in the first place.

He walked off, Time to get some work done.

[Malask Ragnus]

He grinned a bit and placed his hands inside the brown cloak. The grandmaster definitely look old, but not as old as he really was. But in the dim light his features looked carved out of solid oak and he looked almost older then time itself.

His wise voice had dropped away with his usual tone in reply to a fellow Jedi, one of the council, "I think the message got to them. Or at least I hope it got to them in a good way rather then a negative... It would be a shame to one day have to fight against one of these children if they took my words the wrong way. . ."

[Vo Oderyn]

Vo could only nod gravely.

"Indeed such a tragedy would be unthinkable. I'm sure you did a more than adequate job of persuading them. Though persuading seems to be the wrong word. How about, encouraged them to follow the right path."

Vo had a vast respect for the man standing next to him. He had heard many stories about the current Grandmaster but he himself could not feel anything but Master Ragnus' overwhelming energy. Master Oderyn was glad to have him as a leader.

"Well, off the topic of today's little speech I was wondering if anything more was planned for today. I wouldn't mind a little relaxation or maybe a sparring match in the training room with some other masters."

[Malask Ragnus]

"I suppose you could do that if you pleased. Perhaps hone your skills for when you decide to take up a padawan," replied Malask as he pulled the cloak more firmly around him. He noted several faced in his mind that he had felt to be strong in the force more then the others, those would be the prime pupils he'd watch over more firmly as they were prone to falling to the darkside easier then the others.

"Unless you're challenging me, I'm all for it, but I must warn ya, I'm feeling a bit rusty on my right side, take it easy on an old man?"

[Darth Pyro/Master Sekoda]

Council Member Jomei Sekoda was watching the speech from the back, but stayed behind to instruct some new recruits. Afterwards, he left the room, and walked quickly to catch up with Malask and Vo.

He caught up with them, and spoke.

"Master Ragnus, That was an impressive speech you gave there. I was happy to see the new apprentices listened intently to your every word. Where are you off to next?"