Overseer Elma's assignments - The Art of Projection

[Sarias]

Assignment Response: Acolyte Ida Valorin

The lesson today was an interesting one, and appearances or presentation had never really occurred to me, although certain mannerisms of dress did stick in the back of my mind, as I assume they do every Acolyte at one point or another as they fantasize about accoutrements they may wear as Apprentices or Sith.

[How do I want to be seen by those outside of the powerbase or Sith order?:]

It is hard for me to decide where I wish to go, and hard to have more than a few appearances with my eyes the way they are. Even so, they are also an advantage. I wish to be seen as someone coldly-analytical, someone dangerous even if not steeped in the Dark Side that can read their moves before they make them. I wish to get inside an enemy's head before the battle even begins, piercing with words and insights before going for the kill.

[How will I adjust my projection to be seen as such? (This includes behaviour, mannerism and apparel):]

If I could choose my apparel, I would like something... perhaps in muted blacks and greys. I understand most Sith use red - one in grey may give pause. I imagine utilizing an upper layer, such as a robe, to cover light armor, and to be taken off in preparation for a fight for the moment of seriousness. I will keep my hair short, and as-is, to keep such an image up, and I will let my investigative mind rule and my talkative mind take a back seat. Perhaps expand my vocabulary even further, as well.

[How will my 'phenotype' help the Horuset powerbase, and how can I link it to my desired specialization or role?:]

We have many warriors, many faceless helmets, many Purebloods with sheer intensity. A dangerous mind is difficult to spot behind the heavy armors that are usually present. With my strong desire to learn Pyrokinesis, to delve into Niman at some point, to learn Telekinetics and a select few forms along the way, I cannot say who I will be if or when I ascend past an Apprentice. But if I might win battles with words and analysis, mind games, before they start, I may cut down on casualties, keep our base strong as I pull my weight through strength of will. And when that fails... burn the enemy alive for their transgressions, clad in colors of ash and smoke.