Yes, they've spoken to the residents of the city several times. I've spoken with two- Desire and Tranquility personally, but there are others. I know there is Hope, Rage, and Confusion as well.

I don't believe them to be true gods however. Merely powerful beings.

[Hux clasped his hands behind his back stiffly. He didn't even try to fake empathy- he had only tried to fake it once in his life and it hadn't been very convincing. Anyone who was halfway observant would know it was a terrible act and this man didn't look to be fool.]

Hux. And you are?