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MaxxloafForever Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 12/30/05 10:00am Subject: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	Anyone in the Okanagan, namely the kelowna and westbank area, interested in making a Fanfilm? We are currently working on a screenplay and are looking for actors and people experienced with computer effects. -----signature----- "Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how, but what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered as men." - Proximo "Lets drink 'till we can't feel feelings no more" Peter Griffin
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MaxxloafForever Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 1/4/06 1:49pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	This movie will be one of hopefully many that we plan to make. We have re-written classic shakespeare as fictional stories based loosely on the Star Wars Universe. The first film, which we are in the late stages of pre-production, will be the tale of Macbeth. For those of you that may be unfamiliar with the story, it is about a warrior that upon being visited by a prophecy, slowly becomes consumed by the need for power and the lengths to which he must achieve his goals eventually destroy him. Our screenplay is complete and we are now looking for the volunteers to bring this film to completion. Actors at this stage is a must as we are short a few lead roles as well as extra's and experienced cg technicians. This is an ambitious project, but I am confident that it is attainable in the very near future. If you think you might be able to assist this film, or if you have any thoughts, I would love to hear from you. For the love of the movies. -----signature----- "Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how, but what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered as men." - Proximo "Lets drink 'till we can't feel feelings no more" Peter Griffin
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Qui-Dawn Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 1/4/06 8:20pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	pricks up ears pokes head in, looking rather intrigued H'm, h'm....very interesting, for sure, what you've detailed....and I quite sympathize with your travails in getting it started, truly, because I've been going through the same struggles literally for years now, in order to make my own fanfilms....ah yes, sometimes one does quite see the unfortunate, seeming limitations of the town one lives in. Le Sigh At any rate, I must say that my curiosity was quite piqued by your description of the project - a mix of SW and Macbeth - since I'd had similar ideas myself....definitely a case of great minds thinking alike, I do believe. I had, for instance, considered doing at least one scene from "Julius Caesar" or "Othello" or certainly even "Hamlet", or yes, "Macbeth" as you say - and giving it the ol' SW twist....'twas always a combination that intrigued and fascinated me immensely, for sure! Dawn. -----signature----- Anakin Skywalker is shagadelic! "Oh, the things you do to get me alone." - Anakin "Stop talking." - Padme The Rambling Court Bard of the A&P Defenders Royal Court Hayden is MY Love Muffin
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MaxxloafForever Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 1/6/06 11:21pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	I'm glad you have heard my cry for help. Not on deaf ears.... I am very fond of our screenplay, and with the spin as well. It is made up of entirely Sith characters. It is a sith power struggle, we fondly call it a Sith legend. Perhaps breaking a few "oh my God, that isn't perfect" rules to the star wars universe, but it does the trick. There will be more to follow, as we plan to re-imagine alot of classic literature. Unfortunetly, as you said, the trouble is manpower. Nothing short of digust at this province and the complete lack of comradre. Where is everyone? Other than you of course. Forgive me if I offend anyone, I am new and I just haven't seen much leadership in the interior. -----signature----- "Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how, but what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered as men." - Proximo "Lets drink 'till we can't feel feelings no more" Peter Griffin
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Qui-Dawn Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 1/7/06 1:17am Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	Where is everyone, indeed....oh believe me, very keenly do I understand your dilemma, and long in fact have I asked myself that same question....I share your pain. profusely sympathizing I must say that your idea quite intrigues me, and rest absolutely assured that were I not presently stuck here in the vast, far-flung reaches of the Outer Rim....um, I mean, Victoria....then I would absolutely be game for helping you guys out in any way possible, being part of your project - I would just so be there, for sure....ah, the distance! Curses! frustrated, fretful look I remember, too, thinking that perhaps it would be easier to corral interested folks into even a short fanfilm project with a bit of a classical literary bent....still haven't given up my notion of taking a scene or three from "Julius Caesar", for instance, and giving it the ol' SW treatment....using the Sith, in this case, as you say....the more you noodle such notions, the more you realize just how very profoundly apt it can be, what an intriguing little creative endeavour it can make for - Star Wars, Sith and Shakespeare! Oh, the Bard would be so proud....you know he would be. Of course, I've since started scripting out and already done some storyboards for a shorter, kinda "quickie" fanfilm idea....thinking that perhaps it'll be easier to corral interested people when they see what can be done....bit of a Catch-22 situation there, though, I agree. wryly knowing look I do very much know how you're feelin', though, with the whole thing....so believe you me, you are not alone in this.... Dawn. -----signature----- Anakin Skywalker is shagadelic! "Oh, the things you do to get me alone." - Anakin "Stop talking." - Padme The Rambling Court Bard of the A&P Defenders Royal Court Hayden is MY Love Muffin
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MaxxloafForever Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 1/7/06 6:02pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	Well, I have been thinking about what you said about "quickies", and that makes alot of sense. Not necessarily a short watered down movie, but perhaps a preview. If you catch my drift, make a preview, not the entire film. Except not an ad to sell seats, but rather an ad to promote interest. That might work. Maybe then, when enough people have seen the film, could we attract more interest. Also, there will be more classic literature re-writes if we can get this one off the ground. Guaranteed. I love forums. -----signature----- "Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how, but what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered as men." - Proximo "Lets drink 'till we can't feel feelings no more" Peter Griffin
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Qui-Dawn Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 1/7/06 6:31pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	What I'm actually looking to do with mine is basically "simple it up" as much as possible, so that people aren't somehow put off being willing to help or get involved, out of some fear that maybe it's "too much" or too complicated a project....so what I've figured is to just get that very short project, almost like a little tone poem, if you will....no dialogue, no external sound required, even basically no VFX required at all - maybe one or two lightsabers seen briefly, but that's it....and the whole thing's set to music....so I'm thinking all those elements definitely serve the purpose of keeping it (relatively) simple, or at least, undoubtedly not nearly as "imposing" a project as some folks would undoubtedly call it....the other stuff we want to be doing, I mean. One would, think, then, that it might even be an easier sell....darn well should be, at any rate, considering what we've already had to go through.... Honestly, it shouldn't be this hard to get people game and interested in our projects, though....I mean, they're fanfilms, Star Wars fanfilms - who wouldn't want to be involved in that?! Goodness only knows that I've been leaping at the opportunity for years now....and obviously you're very much into it as well, pursuing the same course....so if we're into it....where's everyone else, then, eh? grumbles Question o' the hour, indeed.... So, yeah....any other classic literature you've perhaps mused about giving the ol' SW twist? There's certainly a plethora of Shakespeare, as we've mentioned, I know....but I've also been curious what one might be able to play with from Greek literature, for instance....whether one is going for the whole play, or even just tweaking a certain scene or two....hey, it's an incredible fertile ground to play on....the rich, epic, intrinsically human and powerfully emotional modern myth of SW, re-imagining classical literature....what a combination! Absolutely endless fun, for sure, as I see it too.... Dawn. -----signature----- Anakin Skywalker is shagadelic! "Oh, the things you do to get me alone." - Anakin "Stop talking." - Padme The Rambling Court Bard of the A&P Defenders Royal Court Hayden is MY Love Muffin
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MaxxloafForever Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 1/7/06 6:40pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	I totally agree. I guess I am gonna have to resort to some other methods to bring people around and generally unite the fan base. How is it in Victoria? -----signature----- "Ultimately, we're all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how, but what we can decide is how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered as men." - Proximo "Lets drink 'till we can't feel feelings no more" Peter Griffin
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Qui-Dawn Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 1/7/06 6:48pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	MaxxloafForever posted: I totally agree. I guess I am gonna have to resort to some other methods to bring people around and generally unite the fan base. How is it in Victoria? pained look Well....not good, to say the least. Though it's certainly not for lack of trying, and enthusiastic exhorting, on the part of some of us.... wry, sympathetic look By all rights, it should be so much easier to wrassle up folks for what we have in mind....I always thought it would be....been hoping that for years, in fact. Don't give up, though....heck, if I haven't yet given up after fighting, struggling and fretting literally for years just to get enough folks interested in the idea of being involved in a fanfilm....then you should be able to make it happen as well, absolutely. Still....too well do I know how it feels to call out and be hearing only an echo in return....can seem a bit disheartening, to be sure - but again, at least you know you're not alone in this....and hey, we're nothing if not persistent, clearly. Dawn. -----signature----- Anakin Skywalker is shagadelic! "Oh, the things you do to get me alone." - Anakin "Stop talking." - Padme The Rambling Court Bard of the A&P Defenders Royal Court Hayden is MY Love Muffin
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TR0773 Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 1/8/06 10:46pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	Well perhaps a little more information on the project is required. What kind of Sith do you need? We have several costumers in Vancouver and Victoria with Vader outfits, one fan had a decent Maul, a Sith apprentice is nearby, and one fan has a decent Emperor outfit. If you need troops we have several varied Stormtroopers in the area. The BC section of the 501st of which I am the CO don't have many members but if you supply sufficient information ie dates locations for the production we may be able to attract members from Badlands (Alberta) and Titan (Wahsington) Garrison, for the rolls of Imperials, we have plenty of Jedi's in the are as well. We had 13 people for the Xmas parade in Victoria, and with the exception of the 3rd movie debut at Silver City, we have never had a better turn out of interested Sci Fi folk. Several attempts have been made to bring Sci Fi fans together, however the diversity of interest and self interests do pose a small problem. Vancouver tends to be a to fast paced city to be interested in Sci Fi. The latest attempt to bring the local Victoria members together go here http://victoriasf.blogspot.com/ I believe if you really want a good turnout of local people to help, you will have to base production out of Nanaimo or Vancouver close to ferry access. In the end their are not to many actors around here, but put a man/woman in a helmet and they lose alot of the stage fright. Randy TR-0773 CO Outerrim Sqd -----signature----- Serve the Emperor Above All Others!
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Qui-Dawn Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 1/9/06 12:29am Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	I don't necessarily believe that the only way to acquire a good, requisite turnout for a project like these, for instance, is to base it out of another city centre....no reason at all why it can't be made to work even locally....yes, even years later, I for one still believe that. Of course, I also thought that it would be even marginally easier to gently prod and encourage more folks on board once they knew that a concrete shooting script was being done, for example, with storyboards to boot....there can oft be that feeling that people want to see something more "concrete", thus if you show it to 'em, it's only natural to hope that they'll be into the whole idea.... wry look Still, speaking from my own experience, I can certainly say that years of attempting to wrangle assistance have not once made me feel like giving up....yes, even then....nor do I see why a project should necessarily have to move anywheres else. Trust me, if you've got even one other person into the idea, if they're keen to know more....then that can be a substantial part of the battle won right there.... So, okay, howsabout this....we each share the requirements we were thinking of, for both our projects....even just to get it out there, I mean.... My project, for instance, will require a Vader and a Jedi master, primarily....and a (probably female) Padawan whose fate is revealed in quick flashback sequences....and probably three to five other Jedi also seen in flashback.... So, that gives a very definitive idea right there, I think....just as an example.... Besides, this is why one may necessarily decide to start small, for the first project....I mean, hey, I've absolutely got other, perhaps rather more epic ideas to be filmed....but we're just - easing into that, I think that's the way to go for now.... And honestly....who wouldn't want to be in movies....most folks do harbour that desire, however secretly or unvoiced.... Dawn. -----signature----- Anakin Skywalker is shagadelic! "Oh, the things you do to get me alone." - Anakin "Stop talking." - Padme The Rambling Court Bard of the A&P Defenders Royal Court Hayden is MY Love Muffin
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Aurra-Singg Registered: Oct '04	Date Posted: 1/11/06 11:27am Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	Qui-Dawn posted: My project, for instance, will require a Vader and a Jedi master, primarily.... ~etc.~ Do you have a script, then? If so, set a time and place for people to meet and read it over. The turnout/interest at that point will tell you whether it's worth pursuing further or not... Aurra -----signature----- Here I am again - - - hey, it's only me, somebody you thought - - - you'd never see.
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haruwindsong Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 1/11/06 6:10pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	Sounds like an interesting project. Have you had anyone with serious editorial capabilities go over it first to ensure there aren't potentially bad cliches (even the best writer falls into these occasionally), dropped plot or bad plot contrivances, and, most importantly, that your dialogue is genuine (realistic)? Very important, these things are. Resort to outside help, should you, the better the project to achieve before filming you do. Hmmm. Keep in mind that if you are in this area there are fans --- at least on the Island --- who would be willing, I'm sure, to house you for the duration of your required stay. I have a Jedi costume, and there is at least one other female, plus a male Jedi in the Victoria area. If your project is between Easter and mid-August I can probably find time to assist. -----signature----- Member: Assoc SF&F Artists (ASFA) From the desk of a trained quiller. www.caryconder.com
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Qui-Dawn Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 1/11/06 7:17pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	Well, I'm still working on the last stages of it, to get it all concretely finalized - from jottings-down to something solid, one might say, although I personally don't yet see the need to strictly adhere to the "script format" as it is known by some....what I have now will work well enough, as it certainly has before. That's my purview. No concern at all about the dialogue, since this first piece is, well, dialogue-less anyway....no sound, except for the musical score to be later added (and I have a few pieces in mind, depending....) - certainly I figured that might help ease the transition for some folks, though of course, I always was fine either way....always thinking like a filmmaker and consummate imaginative storyteller am I, after all....so certainly that's half the proverbial battle won right there. I've also little concern about "cliches" or plot contrivances; been writing for years, planning fanfilms for almost as long, enjoying acting as well even longer than that.... And, well, certainly I know the landmines that can exist....though I always make it a point to avoid such things anyway - it can, I daresay, get to the point of knowing 'em on sight, given so many of the studio releases these days....urk.... winces sympathetically Now, as for when I was actually hoping to do it - well, I'll not lie, I wasn't exactly looking to shelve it for months and months yet....I've been doing plenty enough of that already....no more, I cry! However....I had been meaning to ask you anyway....I will have need of people to play a few dead Jedi....and who wouldn't like to be immortalized that way, right? Dawn. -----signature----- Anakin Skywalker is shagadelic! "Oh, the things you do to get me alone." - Anakin "Stop talking." - Padme The Rambling Court Bard of the A&P Defenders Royal Court Hayden is MY Love Muffin
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thewriterfromkelowna Registered: Feb '06	Date Posted: 2/13/06 6:09pm Subject: RE: Okanagan FanFilm looking for help
	alright, well here comes the prodigal son. I am the one who wrote the script for this idea, forgive for I am a little reclusive, and will post no replies regarding this script, all questions can be addressed to mr. maxxloaf. I have tried my best to stick to the format of the star wars universe but I have made a couple revisions. (I'm sure mr. lucas would approve though, in the case of being tied to the great billy shakespeare) my main one is revising Lady Macbeth into Tac Gamis. (for all you greek and latin buffs that is a variation of the language, meaning: Silent wife; clever eh?), that, and of course adding a secret society of sith that concentrate on power rather than ranking. anyway here is my script, I really don't have the time to make it spaced to your screen, but I'm sure that if you're dedicated, you'll find the time to read it properly. I bid you adieu, make me proud, and help my friend with this screenplay. Act 1: Scene 1: A desert place Rogue Sith a: When shall we three meet again? Rogue Sith b: When the confusion has ceased and the battle has been lost... and won Rogue Sith c: When the suns set is what the force reveals Rogue Sith a: Where the place? Rogue Sith b: Upon the Heath Rogue Sith c: There with sith warrior Macbeth we shall meet Rogue Sith a: I come Graymalkin Rogue Sith b: Paddock calls Rogue Sith c: later we shall meet Rogue Sith a: fair is foul, Rogue Sith b: and foul is fair, Rogue Sith c: revealed to us through this filthy air Scene 2: A camp Duncan is training his acolyte Malcolm Duncan: Stop, I sense something, do you sense it as well my sith acolyte? Malcolm: Yes, a sith warrior. injured..., he was trying to bring us news of the battle. Duncan: Listen, and that may be revealed to us, without his aid. (Both sit in silence) Malcolm: Sith Warriors Macbeth and Banquo killed many. that I feel clearly. Duncan: What else? Malcolm: Macdonald... was a traitor...how did we not see this!? Duncan: The jedi are much like us though they live in denial, arrogance really. That's what this battle is at the core, jedi arrogance. Though they too are mindful of the force, they are mindful of clouding it as well. They try to see it as a valiant attempt to protect the galaxy, but we see it for what it is, for we are truth, but here they are, and they are deceit... but look deeper, look deeper still. Malcolm: ...it is vague and distant, let me clear my thoughts... Duncan: Patience is not a virtue to be meditated upon, it would be best that you are aware of that, but we have time still, look deeper. Malcolm: ...Macdonald had met his end... at Macbeths hands... Duncan: very good.., but in the future it would be wise to clear your thoughts sooner. In the field of battle emotion and response are your greatest allies. patience however, slows down even the strongest of minds. Malcolm: thank you master. (Duncan's communicator beeps) Duncan: commander Ross what news do you bring? Ross: The Battle at Cawdor is won, the Jedi army has disbanded and warrior Macbeth has personally seen to the execution of the traitor Macdonald Duncan: Excellent news commander Ross. Ross: What is your next order Lord Duncan? Duncan: Well it seems Cawdor is without a sith lord to govern them. I should imagine that there should be a new appointment. Ross: shall there be a council? Duncan: That is.., unnecessary. I believe warrior Macbeth has more than proved himself. He shall be appointed the new Sith Lord of Cawdor. Ross: yes my lord, I shall inform him at once. Scene 3: near the camp Macbeth: so foul and fair a day I have not seen. Banquo: How far til we reach the camp? Macbeth: A day's travel at best with landspeeders, I remember seeing some at a half way point up the... Banquo: Quiet!... I sense something... there is much power here Macbeth: I feel them too, they're all around us... speak if you can, what are you? Rogue Sith a: All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, sith warrior of Glamis! Rogue Sith b: All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, sith lord of Cawdor! Rogue Sith c: All hail, Macbeth! Dark Lord of the Sith hereafter! Banquo: What manner of apparitions are you! and what insight have you to say such things, the force has revealed no such prophecies that you speak of Rouge Sith a: Lesser than Macbeth...and Greater is this one Rouge Sith b: he is not so happy, yet much happier Rouge Sith c: In his future acolyte I see the becoming of the Dark Lord, but he holds not the power himself. Rouge Sith a: nevertheless Banquo and Macbeth All Hail! Macbeth: Voices tell me more, by my master Sidel's death I am Warrior of Glamis but I am no Sith Lord. Neither am I Dark Lord of the Sith, and you would be wise to not speak of such things as he may hear you. Show yourselves and confront me you cowards. your false prophecy will not make my sabre any less deadly. (All Rogue Sith laugh and are gone) Banquo: They're gone, how can they vanish into thin air Macbeth: How could they have been here without us seeing them in the first place? Banquo: I do not know that... but, I have not felt the Dark side so strongly as I did just now Macbeth: Do such things exist or have we gone insane?...(nudges Banquo) They said your apprentice shall become Dark Lord of the Sith Banquo: They said you will be too... I'm doubtful to believe it Macbeth: Sith Lord of Cawdor as well, unless I am mistaken? Banquo: I to, had heard (communicator beeps) Commander Ross, what news? Ross: The Dark Lord has recieved the news of your success at Cawdor and is very pleased. He has told me to tell you that a council need not be called in this matter, Macbeth, you are to succeed Macdonald as The sith Lord of Cawdor Banquo: Is this true Commander? Ross: Yes, The Dark Lord has personally told me that Macbeth has more than proved his worth with the execution or Lord Macdonald. I should like to offer my congratulations it will be an honour to serve you Lord Macbeth Banquo: Lord Macbeth...? Macbeth: Your apprentice shall be dark lord...(smirks) you can't tell me a little doubt hasn't been lifted. Banquo: Sometimes lies are mixed in with the truth in order to confuse the enemy Macbeth: you'll always be the same doubtful person won't you? Banquo: whether or not I'm doubtful, the fact remains, I know what's in your heart now, the desire to Become the Dark Lord will eat you alive, and you know there is only one way you could possibly claim that title. are you ready, or do you ever think you will be ready to take on Lord Duncan...? Macbeth: I suppose time will tell, but for now I think it's best if we drop this subject, you can never know who's listening, however I'd like to discuss this with you later on in a safer place. Banquo: I couldn't agree more. Scene 4: Duncan's Palace Duncan: My young Acolyte have our guests arrived from Cawdor? Malcolm: Soon Master, they found two speeder's not too far from here down by the heath, they should be joining us shortly Duncan: Good, we shall be ready for them when they arrive, a king's welcome to the new lord Macbeth. But before the festivities, when Macbeth arrives send him to my chamber as I might like to have a word with him in private. Malcolm: Yes My master. (Exit Malcolm) Duncan: A bright young apprentince this one is. he would make a fine sith Lord. but what his future holds, it is still uncertain. I must concentrate on this. Macbeth: Lord Duncan:, you asked to see me? Duncan: yes come in. I would like to personally congratulate you on revealing the identity of the jedi scum Macdonald and delivering his....judgment... and I know you will do well as a Sith Lord, The Dark side is strong in you Macbeth and you are proving to be very valuable during my reign...do you understand me? Macbeth: Yes my Lord. Duncan: I am uncertain whether you are to be trusted Macbeth, as of yet the force has not revealed your destiny to me... be that the as it may the force has revealed something to me that has troubled me greatly... Something I feel that we both share interest an in. Of your role in this matter I am yet undecided, However I am faithful that both of us would rather not let what I have seen happen. Macbeth: My Lord I'm appauled that you would think I have allegiance to any other, I am fully faithful to the cause we are fighting for, and I fight for the glory of your reign. Duncan: that I believe, but I yet feel you have a lust for power that is unpredictable, I have not taken you as an apprentice for this reason Macbeth but I believe an opportunity has arisen for you to prove your worth to me. Macbeth: tell me what it is my Lord and it shall be done. whta is troubling you so greatly? Duncan: I suspect my apprentice Malcolm is plotting to... succeed... me, I have seen glimpses of the future which I believe are connected. Macbeth: But Lord, he is only an acolyte he is not strong enough with the force, I say let him come and be disposed of in shame Duncan: logically I would think that too, but this is no mere premonition, I sense he is hiding something from me, this vision I've had... he may be more powerful than either of us can imagine. I have only seen but fragments of what is to unfold. My assassinated body, Malcolm being trained by another, and finally I see him taking my place as Dark Lord of the Sith Macbeth: why have you told me this?...Lord...am I to kill him? Duncan: our fates are intertwined Macbeth I see this, but it is clouded, yet I must trust you in this matter for I sense above all that right now you would not have him take my place... I shall not be overthrown by this child. You shall dispose of him Macbeth, and take your place by my side when it is done. Macbeth: yes my Lord, it will be done. Duncan: Good, we shall discuss this later where you reside, there's is much left to talk about yet, You shall expect me tonight. but for now depart, I must meditate. Macbeth: may the force reveal itself to you. Scene 5: Macbeth's home Tac Gamis: Macbeth, Macbeth: Master Gamis! you startled me, I did not sense you nor expect you here. Tac Gamis: it has been too long since I saw you last, I have only heard short reports of the battles that were waging and have little felt your life force since you left, you shall tell me of your days in the field and how you came to be back here. But only after to you tell me about what I sense is troubling you. Macbeth: There is little time to reminisce Master, you are correct in knowing there is a far more important matter we must discuss first.The Dark Lord has requested my council in a matter most dire. he suspects a plot of assassination by his young acolyte Malcolm, and believes I and himself are somehow linked into what he has seen. Lord Duncan believes that I am to help him dispose of this traitor. Tac Gamis: I see, tell me Macbeth what do you see regarding these events? Macbeth: I'll tell you, but forgive me, I have to start at the begginning. Even though the Dark Lord may be here at any time, we must start here, quickly and in stealth, for I have news that may turn to our favour. Tac Gamis: (sits) go on. Macbeth: nothing Lord Duncan has said or done applies to what I have to first tell you, I will come to that later, but for now listen well. In the forest after our last battle in Cawdor, Banquo and I came upon what we believe to be three rogue Sith, but these were no ordinary Sith, I have never felt the Dark side in any as I had felt in these three. Tac Gamis: did they come across you by accident? Macbeth: no, I believe that these three are quiet beyond mere hapinstance... no, they came with prophecy, prophecy which I believe neither the Dark Lord or you yourself could not have forseen. They took turns saying what they had seen. One told that I would become Sith Lord of Cawdor, and the last told That Banquo's acolyte would become Dark Lord, But before the last, One had addressed me in a way that has been hard to conceal from my thoughts.The one said that I would become Dark Lord as well. At first we thought this nothing but gibberish, but not moments later I had recieved word from Lord Duncan Himself. He had personally appointed me Sith lord of Cawdor. Tac Gamis: Sith Lord of Cawdor you may now be but Dark Lord of the Sith? Macbeth be mindful... only moments ago you were the mere Sith Warrior of Glamis, to become Dark Lord I am afraid you are too full of the milk of human kindness. You are not without ambition and I cannot deny this but I feel you are not yet strong enough with the Dark side. Macbeth: I may not be as powerful as Duncan yet, but the Dark Lord has made an error in judgement that will work in our favour. He is afraid, and his fear is not making him wary of all the events around him, it is only making him devote his efforts to see what lays ahead for his apprentice Malcolm. He is narrow-minded, and this will be his downfall. He is blinded at my desire to overthrow him and has instead appointed me Sith Lord, in what I believe is an effort to gain my loyalty. Do you now see they opportunity that is before us, Together we will be the most powerful of The Sith. We will rule all worlds! Tac Gamis: Yes I see, and I see how foolish you are. I have no desire for mere titles, nor should you, true power is not measured by the size of your throne, but by your knowledge of the Dark side. This, is why I remain in hiding. To be bothered by mere squabbles between sith and jedi only distracts from attaining true knowledge of the Dark side... nevertheless if this is your desire we will dispose of Lord Duncan and yes you will take your place as Dark Lord, but it will be I who will plot his undoing. How loud the ravens will be with the fatal entrance of Lord Duncan.Through my body the Dark side will flow like a flood. Leave these Mortal thoughts behind you and be filled from top to toe with direst cruelty. Make your Blood thick and stop the passage of remorse so that no guilt shall be felt within this soul. Come to me and make your dark murderous soul known. Cloud this moment so that not even your sabre will see the wound it makes, Nor let the strongest of Sith peer through this cloud that is set to cry stop! There is anger and I am the heart of Darkness. I know no fear for I know the power of the dark side. I pledge myself to the darkness, for I have found true life... in the death of the light... Macbeth, you will continue to act as one he can trust, and cloud your thoughts of what we have discussed, you shall lie waiting as a serpent in the grass, until I say strike. I too shall remain hidden from Lord Duncan as best to aid you. But we will discuss this later, for there is much to discuss. For now let Lord Duncan come, for you will be the new Dark Lord, and he will not even see the light of the morning. Scene 6: Outside Macbeth's home Duncan: The house of Macbeth has a pleasant air, this shall do me well to meditate with him for the evening, the relentlessness of battle has tired me greatly and made my bones ache. (sits on a nearby rock or stump and sighs) Oh what a journey this has been. In my younger days a speeder would have served me well, but a brisk walk is nevertheless invigorating. (closes eyes) what is this I sense? this air is not as pleasant as it was moments ago. (jumps up draws sabre, smirks) you do well to hide yourself from me, not many could accomplish that. who are you? has Malcolm sent you? I surely wish to know the name of my soon ill-fated adversary...show yourself, you are in the presence of the Dark Lord of the Sith! (laughter is heard) you shall regret this, I will find you, I can sense you now (clips sabre to belt and turns back to castle) Scene 7: Macbeth's home Macbeth: (seated by himself in thought) If I am to do what I so desire to do, then it best be done quickly and not be drawn out. If I show any fear in this task then it will be over before it begins. And what if I succeed? how long will it be before someone else threatens to claim my place? the prophets claimed Banquo's apprentice would be Dark Lord as well... How long would it be before he has accepted an acolyte and has fully trained him? although he is only a warrior himself, and there would be decades before such an event may happen, I still must be mindful of the youngest of the Sith. Malcolm is only an acolyte yet the Dark Lord is threatened by him, should age really be a true judge of power? and what of Malcolm himself? I judge him to be weak but should I turn a blind eye to him? Oh Macbeth, what false hope have you lured yourself into, these circumstances offer you nothing but death. I would be the most powerful sith by title. but that means nothing without ability. If I went through with this I would only be bait for the next Sith that looks to prove himself. No, the only reason I want this is my blind ambition... and that is a very unreliable and unwise guide...I fear I should not do this... Master Gamis! what news do you bring? Tac Gamis: Lord Duncan has arrived, I briefly made my presence known to him, I believe this will help us in time. Macbeth: Master Gamis, I cannot bring myself to act upon my ambition any longer, it would be foolish and unwise, I am not yet ready and you have much to teach me still. We should abandon this plan and focus our efforts on stopping Malcolm. Tac Gamis: you are the greatest of cowards. was your hope drunk when you spoke of it not long ago? has it slept since and awoken green and pale? and what had sickened it so quickly? I see through you, you know. You are afraid to be the same in action and valour as desire. I know this is what you want, you are simply too fearful to act upon it. Macbeth: But master, you yourself had said it was an unwise plan. Tac Gamis: It is and always will be, but the reasons you have to abandon your goal are far more unwise. you are not doing this on account of seeing the error of your ways, you are doing this because you lack the strength of your conviction. you are lacking in the very manhood you claim to posess. you are accepting your fear as an viable excuse. Macbeth: Master,.. what if we fail? Tac Gamis: Failure, is not an option. Use what courage you claim to have and you shall not fail. listen to me now and listen well. When Duncan starts to fade which most certainly will happen as his long journey has no doubt made him weary, Invite him to stay, post a guard by the door to make him comfortable. I shall... "persuade" this guard to believe that he himself was responsible for the death of Lord Duncan, on orders from young Malcolm. Then you will enter and deal Duncan his end. So long as this guard you provide is in possession of less than half a mind there will be no fault to this plan. do you agree? Macbeth: Master you are undoubtedly wise, may you forever be strong with the Dark Side. Tac Gamis: your false praise is wasted on me. In the morning you shall express your grief to whoever would hear it. Then have the guard executed so his true mind cannot be exposed. From the moment you commit the deed to every moment that follows your false face must hide what you false heart knows. Now go to Duncan and have the council, he has arrived. Macbeth, I trust that you know what you must do. Macbeth: Yes Master. Act 2: Scene 1: Court of Macbeth's home Macbeth: Sleep soundly Duncan for our council went well, you no more suspect my true intention than I suspect you will awake in the morning. (hear's knocking at the door) who could this be at this late hour? Banquo: Macbeth. I am surprised to see you awake at this hour, I expected one of your servants to answer. Macbeth: Tonight has been a restless night, come in, what brings you here? Banquo: I had a terrible vision and believe the Dark Lord is in danger, I came to inform you at once. Macbeth: There is no need for such worries, the Dark Lord is here and is well guarded, I too had a similar vision. but why come here? why I am the one you sought after? Banquo: I had another vision which I felt you needed to hear, I saw the three sith again. and I am certain that their prophecies will come to pass. You cannot tell me that you have not been thinking of what they said. Macbeth: In truth? I have not thought of them since our encounter in the forest, what they said cannot be true. Imagine Lord Duncan being overthrown? it's laughable at best. Banquo: Maybe, maybe not, but I cannot simply ignore this vision I have had. Macbeth: Come Banquo, we'll talk about this later, you must be tired, stay the night. things will be clearer in the morning. Banquo: perhaps your right, promise we'll discuss this later? Macbeth: yes, yes. but get some sleep for now. Banquo: yes Lord. (exit Banquo) Macbeth: (waits til he's gone) his arrival is no doubt untimely but he can be of use as a witness so long as he does not interfere. I doubt however that he will have anything but a peaceful sleep, he must be tired, after all he did address me as Lord..(laughs, walks further down the hall). What is this? this light dagger I see. is it real or just a vision before me brought on by the guilt I feel? this handle pointed towards me and the blade aimed at Duncan's chamber. it could only mean one thing, I must be feeling guilt...or fear. I must know if this sight is true or just a false creation of my pressured mind. (reaches for it and takes hold) gasp this is real and can only mean someone knows what I am set to do, I must dispose of this and find out who was resposible for it's deliverance or I may be discovered...but then again, who would willfully trust in me such a weapon and point it to my target if they did not wish it done themselves? this must be the work of Master Glamis! a gift to see my task completed. very well you Crafty sith your token of inspiration has been recieved. (smiles, tucks dagger into his belt, and heads for Duncan's room) Scene 2: same Tac Gamis: Macbeth had done well