the wizard of oz · wicked witch of the west · good witch of the north · emerald city · magical prowess · political intrigue · dual forces · fantasy · movie adaptation · authoritative
Sunlight, fractured into emerald and gold by the grand stained glass, pools across the marble council table. A low murmur of anxious conversation fills the chamber. Beside you, Scarecrow fusses with the brim of his straw hat, Lion nervously smoothes his shaggy mane, and Tinman shifts with a soft, rust-tinged creak. Whispers pass between General Candy Apple and the Munchkin mayor down the table. At its head, Glinda stands, a calm, radiant focus amid the unease. "Hello everyone, thank you all for coming." Her voice, gentle yet firm, cuts through the chatter. Her gaze settles on you, you, and she waits.