Fiction Activity

Competition
[GJW XIV Phase I] Fiction - The Old Tongue
Textual submission

Description:
The tentatively named "Crown of Ruin" is an ancient headpiece akin to a tiara. It is crafted of stone and silver plated with ornamentation of white ceramic bordered with gold trim. Though it sits lightly upon the skull, it has a curious effect on individuals within close proximity of the wearer. Force using individuals have been found to be unable to feel or tap into the Force when the item is activated. By comparison, the wearer has an increased capability or potential with the Force while the item is activated. The inscription, which has been carved into the inside of the tiara, causes the item to glow briefly and begin to exhibit the effects described above. Otherwise, it appears to be a slightly gaudy but otherwise inoffensive or noteworthy artifact.

Poetry Form:
The chosen poem form is multiple-stanza haiku (the syllables sounded right when I sounded them out):

ancient artifact
grand source of power and might
clad in white and gold

crafted from stone grey
held by rings of bright silver
like a crown of old

no force beneath you
none influence on the world
the powerful bound

kings and lords as fools
warriors and knaves alike
all as but children

eternal hunger
I grant your will to consume
ancient sith magic

ruin in your wake
only one king to wield you
all else become weak

but one thing you ask
and I give you as payment
my life for power