[center][h2] - The Silent King - [/h2][/center]
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Among the shadowy figures of the Council, one in particular stood out. An inhumanly tall figure whom's features were hidden beneath a simple dark brown robe, frayed at the edges. All that could be seen of this strange entity's true form was a pair of glowing green eyes, which calmly observed the going-ons at this strange gathering. But even with so little features to go by most would find the creature's presence oddly unsettling, for reasons they could not entirely pinpoint. The more acute observers might discover the source of their discomfort: the creature was completely still. In a manner that no living creature can be, it was without movement. It did not shift on it's feet, or twitch it's muscles, and even the steady rise and fall of the chest could not be observed.

Indeed the Silent King had long before overthrown nature's tyranical rule over his body. No longer was he bound by the limitations of the flesh, and the many seductions of nature had no hold on him. Clearly this was a trait that his colleagues did not share. For even with the power and status of an immortal they were slaves to the impulsive nature of the mortal mind, strung along by hormonal reactions and emotional outbursts. This little display of violence was merely one of the many symptoms of this unfortunate condition, and indeed the Silent King lamented that the fate of the Multiverse lay in the hands of such creatures. Even those who called themselves Demons were no more than mortal creatures, subject to the same inherent flaws.

But such was the way things were. It was simply another unfortunate fact of life that would need to be accepted among all the rest. More important than such age-old laments were these beings that had been assembled before the Coundil, and the situation at hand. While not inclined to pander towards the emotional needs of these biological entities he would require the assistance of these creatures if he wished to continue his plans. And in order to do that he would have to act in a manner that would soothe their simple minds and satiate their simple desires. Certainly no complicated feat, considering the simplicity of the mortal thought process.

When the Silent King spoke his voice was heavy and metallic, reverberating through the extradimensional space. It was not the voice of any normal creature, but it was certainly a voice that required attention. And indeed there was something vaguely commanding in it, the tone of a king. "Ah, allow me to explain the situation further. We are the Council, a group of entities who represent the most powerful factions within the known Multiverse. I myself am the Silent King, and I represent the Immortal Empire of the Necrontyr." Slowly the Silent King removed his hood, revealing a flat metallic face with glowing green eyes and a thin groove where the mouth should be. "I do apologize for the manners of my colleagues, but know that you will not be harmed here. For as long as this meeting is underway you are under the protection of the Council, and not even it's own members will be able to harm you."

Briefly pausing to glance at his aggressive colleagues, the Silent King continued. "The reason you have been brought here is in order to settle an issue the council cannot directly intervene in. To assist in settling a war between council members. This would be the reason that you are asked to take sides." Now came the art of convincing them to choose the right side. Mortal stupidity was a formidable enemy, but the Silent King believed himself up to the task. After all, he had observed such mortal behaviours for millions of years. "As for my side, I am simply attempting to create a unified empire, a single force that could maintain peace and equality. A multiverse ruled by intellect and reason, rather than a Council of gibbering fools. Some of which are, in fact, demons." While the Silent King had no particular issue with Demons, many mortal races associated the word with a variety of traits they considered objectionable. As such, the mere mention of this fact would probably do a lot to discredit the Council in the eyes of these mortals, and convince them to assist the Silent King in disbanding it. Or at least, that would be the logical outcome.