Adamen

The ruler of Atlantis.

[atlantean-schala]

Secrets, Secrets || Adamen & Schala

[king-adamen]

atlantean-schala:

Her eyes grew wide at his response but as much as she wanted to retort, there was some truth to what he was saying. She was holding as much responsibility as him, seeing that she was a part of his council. Maybe she was trying to protect her guilt. Her fists clenched as she stared hard at her leader. “I am not perpetuating anything, Adamen. I have as much knowledge about Kino’s actions as they do. Do not question my loyalty.” She sighed. “The moment I became councilwoman, my loyalties to this city have strengthened tenfold and you know that information better than anyone.” 

She shot up from her seat at the mention of his plan, her mouth parted in shock. “You plan to kill them all? You plan to kill… our people.” Her eyes were glued to him as she rushed towards him. “You cannot be serious, Adamen. You will only wreak more havoc on this city. If they have any more reason to trust us less, this will surely break the bond we have with them.” The sight of his turned back concerned her, even more so, it angered her. Although they were sent down there for a reason, the idea of killing them was far from her mind. They were still her people.

“Adamen, please. You cannot do this.”

“Then use your senses, child!” Adamen bellowed, wheeling around. “Valik somehow discovered the truth of Temen. Had he gone back to the Shubure, it would have meant an all out war on Atlantis. They have lost their way. They believe every life precious, but we have seen the contrary. Temen is proof of that. If we had not sent them below they would have destroyed us and only a shell of what we are would have risen from the sea!” 

His temples throbbed as he stared down at the woman, somehow the distance between them smaller than it had been before. A muscle in his jaw twitched. “Our people?” He asked, deceptively soft. “Perhaps you have forgotten our people Schala. Our people are out there, not below. The rebels below are no longer our people. They would have torn this city apart if they had their way.” He tilted his head, considering her. “Tell me, Schala. What did you think would happen? That once we were risen, the rebels would get a breath of fresh air and see the error of their ways? No. This was always the way it would be. I can do this. And I will. I will protect our people as I have done and will continue to do. And if you disagree...” He leaned forward so that they were eye to eye, “You may feel free to join them.”

[atlantean-schala]

Secrets, Secrets || Adamen & Schala

[king-adamen]

atlantean-schala:

Her jaw clenched slightly at his response and she drew her gaze down. In a way, he was right. She was capable of seeing everything and smart enough to make sense of things. Instead of utilizing those skills, she was, like he said, choosing to see very little. Perhaps she was overwhelmed - too excited about the idea that her people were going to take what was rightfully theirs. Or that she was growing compassionate towards the mainlanders. Perhaps she was truly lost about everything. Schala frowned as she desperately tried to push the thoughts away from the forefront of her mind.

“They have every right to scrutinize us for what w-… for what Kino did. I still do not understand why he did it. There are things you are not telling me, Adamen,” she replied firmly, her forehead creasing. She held her breath as he shot question after question at her. Her lips were pressed into a tight line as she pondered each one. There was a reason why Atlantis had to be isolated and remain alienated from the mainland and she had almost forgotten about it. Schala drew her gaze up sharply at his last question. “How do you expect us to protect ourselves from that very threat? Sooner or later, they will find their way in and discover those same bones we have kept hidden for generations.”

“You’ve been spending too much of your time among the humans, Schala. You’re being naive.” His patience had run out and he stood, pacing away from the chairs to look out the window once more. “I do not need to tell you anything, you know what is at stake and you know why. Perpetuating ignorance to guard against your own guilt will not change that. Or perhaps you are preparing your defense should the mainlanders infiltrate us. Do you really believe that will protect you?” 

Running a had over his head, he closed his eyes. “There will be nothing left to discover. We will open the floodgates and the proof of our sins will be washed away.” The emotion in his words was difficult to pinpoint, even to himself. He turned away from the other Atlantean and his quiet resolve was once more in place. 

“Please see yourself out, Schala.” 

[atlantean-schala]

Secrets, Secrets || Adamen & Schala

[king-adamen]

atlantean-schala:

Hearing his command, the guards reluctantly stepped aside, allowing Schala to go through. She shut the door, with more force than she had intended, and rested her gaze on the leader. Using her abilities would have been the easiest way to gain information but she knew better than to use them on someone as powerful as him. Not to mention, she trusted him to tell her everything she needed to know. Although, with chaos beginning to stir, that trust may not be good enough.

She seated herself across from him, as he had instructed, straightening her back and keeping her face passive. She let out a small breath.

“To be perfectly candid, Adamen, everything has been ailing me,” Schala replied. “What is going on? We are close to putting our people back where they belong and then Kino decides to murder one of theirs? Now, you are closing our passages to the mainland, which you and I both know is bound to raise some questions on both sides. I do not understand any of this.”

Any other day and her ire would have been met with his own, cold as it was. Today, however, he could understand it. Understand it, but not like it. 

“For someone who sees so much, you’re choosing to see very little right now, Schala.” He sighed, his gaze hard as stone. “What happened with Kino was unfortunate and sloppy. So much so that it has brought our people under scrutiny.” He stressed his words to remind her of their place in the world. 

“What do you think would happen if the Beletum came to Atlantis? Flooded our streets, peered into our homes? How do you think they would react if they found the bones our city rests upon? Temen’s continued existence puts our people at risk. And the closing of the passages allows us the time to protect ourselves from that threat.”

[atlantean-schala]

Secrets, Secrets || Adamen & Schala

Schala’s mind raced as she rushed down the halls, on her way to Adamen’s domain in the upper sections of Atlantis. She had heard of his announcement just moments ago and although he had handled the news pretty well, there were still some questions she needed answered - questions that were best kept to her knowledge alone. His decree of temporarily shutting down Atlantis was bound to raise some questions, not only among those on the mainland but the Atlanteans as well. She hadn’t quite gotten any visions or signs pertaining to what was going on but she was bound to find out.

When she finally reached his door, she found his second-in-command and a few guards keeping watch. “I wish to speak to him,” she replied firmly as she turned to each of them. When they didn’t move, her eyes hardened. “Now.”

[king-adamen]

Adamen stood at the window, gazing out at the city in the distance. Once he heard the small commotion outside, his head dipped low and he sighed. 

“Enter, Schala.” He turned as she strode into the room, his gaze wary, expectant. Pleased to see her unharmed, he gestured for her to take a seat across from him as he did the same, sinking back into the worn furniture and folding his hands over his stomach. It was the calm before the storm, and he would find what little peace he could in it. 

“What ails you?” He asked, looking up from his folded fingers, knowing what was to come before she could speak it. 

[king-adamen]

Message from the King

Adamen straightened his robes and stepped in front of the camera. It was the last hope for his reign that he avoid a search of Atlantis at all cost. Once word returned to him that Kino had been discovered Adamen knew it was only a matter of time before the mainland Originals came knocking down his door asking the important question. He had to dispose of Temen before that happened, wash away the evidence of what he had to do to survive under the ocean.

He wasn’t mad, but knew that his actions would paint him as some power hungry monster. Adamen would not hear judgement from anyone that did not spend time with them. All those years of chaos had soured everyone. The actions that were taken by him and his loyal followers were necessary. 

Good people, on behalf of all of Atlantis and my family I would like to personally offer my condolences for your loss. Although I did not know Valik I am well aware of his reputation as a good man and a great warrior. It is a true devious crime when someone so brave and strong is taken from us too soon. I am ashamed to say that the killer of this great man was one of my own. 

After receiving word that the sentence of death was already carried out on Kino at first I admit I felt relief. It was my great hope that with the killer destroyed we would be able together move past this violence. However, Kino was of Atlantis and I’m aware the light that shines on my home. I would have loved to cooperate with the rulers of Beletum and Shubure once it was revealed that it was my subject that cut down Valik in cold blood but unfortunately hasty actions by his family and the Beletum Queen prevented me from assisting.

While I don’t believe my Original brothers and sisters wished to put Atlantis in a negative light it appears that is exactly what has happened. For this reason I am temporarily closing the passages to Atlantis. We won’t be allowing anyone in or out of the city until we can assure that our people are not endanger from further retaliation. Like the rest of you, we are simply trying to survive which, if nothing else, is something we all have in common.

After he finished his message to New York and the camera turned off Adamen sighed, his shoulders slumping from the weight of his secrets. The one positive to come from this was that no matter what happened this was no longer his burden to bear. 

His eyes shifted to his second in command standing closest to him waiting for instructions. “Open the gates. It’s time to end this.” The man didn’t move and instead stared with wide eyes at his king. Adamen turned to gaze out the window at his city. “It has to be done. Flood Temen, kill them all. If there’s any justice left they’ll die quickly.” He heard the snap of his second’s boots as they hit together as he exited the room leaving Adamen alone with his thoughts, a terrible punishment. 

[alegendreborn]

ADAMEN: ORIGINAL

"A man can only lead when others accept him as their leader, and he has only as much authority as his subjects give to him. All of the brilliant ideas in the world cannot save your kingdom if no one will listen to them."

Affiliation: Originals Age: 50 // 9900 Position: Ruler of Atlantis Current Residence: Atlantis Abilities: All Abilities Achieved PSI Level: Omega

PAST

It was an honor to be asked to join the other clans in Atlantis. The city was created as a vault of sorts to protect the Original’s secrets when the war between them and the humans was at its most bloody. Atlantis also offered a wonderful opportunity for the clans selected to live under the ocean in safety. Adamen saw the great chance to allow his people to thrive and keep them away from the violence that had already taken so many of his contemporaries and his mate. Along with seven other clans, his group, the Gimru, gathered on the floating city to say goodbye to the mainland. They were all lowered to the bottom of the Atlantic ocean with what was back then the height of Original technology. There they stayed for thousands of years until Vincent Smith thought of a plan to raise them to the surface and end the war for dominance.

PRESENT

In the years they were submerged Adamen stepped forward to become a leader to all Atlanteans. He discovered very early on that if they didn’t work together, each individual having their own specific role, Atlantis would not survive and their species’ great experiment would be a failure. However, he was in shock when he felt his city start to slowly ascend. He ordered every warrior available to stand beside him and greet whomever was responsible. Many scenarios played out in his mind, but few were as surprising as what greeted him. Vincent Smith and Adriana Rhodes were waiting along with the rest of their clans to meet the Atlanteans. Adamen knew his people would be eager to explore, but many obstacles stood in their way. The world was much different from when they left it and years of being submerged underwater had changed their bodies. To keep control, which was most important to him now, he limited those Atlanteans allowed on the mainland as well as those outside Originals that were allowed in. Adamen tightened his hold on his people to try and protect the secrets that had been vital to their survival.

FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Nara: Daughter

Kal: Adopted Son

CENSUS

Face Claim: Faran Tahir

Status: Plottable NPC

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