USQUE AR HARA
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Roleplay posts: 43
Registered: Mar 9, 2015 23:20:49 GMT -8
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Post by USQUE AR HARA on Mar 30, 2015 20:39:16 GMT -8
 The Newly built chapel for the worship of Medan people, finished just in the nick of time for a very special day. The bells shall toll joyously in this place of peace and sanctity. Music |
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Goraia
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 316
Registered: Mar 3, 2015 12:43:36 GMT -8
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Post by Goraia on Mar 30, 2015 21:18:04 GMT -8
An epic improvement to the old village chapel in comparison, the new house of spirituality and practice of the white arcane had finished, as planned, the day before the wedding of Prince Evrand Eremae and Princess Camilla D'Arcy, to match the pace of the quickly growing town of Stonevale following the announcement of the annexation of Verri. Such a geopolitical event was reality in practice, and official the day after the construction, from the moment Evrand and Camilla were to marry. The interior of the chapel itself was reserved for royalty, nobility, and the wedding traditions and proceedings. Here, on that magnificent day, a man of spiritual guidance was to join together the prince and princess in holy matrimony. Royalty and nobility were led to their benches, the backs of which had been draped in all manner of wildflowers. The entry was a highly orderly and ritualized process, where Prince Evrand's family and closest supporters were seated on the right, and other people of social stature on the left. The Medani Royal Guard, present in highly ornate regalia of shiny polished plate armor and the emerald green of Medan, formed an aisle of raised pikes, through which every guest passed... |
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Countess Camilla Blake
Dedicated
Princess of Medan
Roleplay posts: 496 
Age: 29
Physical Description: Race: Human
Hair: Red-gold
Eyes: Gold
Build: Athletic-slender
Clothes and Equipment: Hand crafted leather armor
Fur lined, brown cloak
Fur lined boots
Soft, white tunic and leggings
Compound Bow
Deer Antler Bow
Hand crafted arrows in a quiver
Two daggers
Formal described by post
Player's online availability : Unsure for now
Registered: Jan 13, 2015 13:21:30 GMT -8
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Post by Countess Camilla Blake on Mar 30, 2015 21:39:23 GMT -8
The time was upon them. After hours of nervous pacing, it was time for the wedding. She had been summoned and escorted to a her horse, which by her request, was in tack of Verri's colors of Purple and Silver, with the unicorn coat of arms on the flags along with Medan color banners. The procession consisted of guards in both color combinations, men who had come from her home and men who'd come from Medan, and they would take both the rear and front. This took them through the town of Stonevale, the roads were flanked with the masses of cheering people along the way, people who had excitement within their gazes. Camilla was genuinely shocked at this show of support.
I can do this... I can do this... I can do this... she thought to herself, and then a graceful wave is given to the people, causing a loud cheer to resound through Stonevale. “Hail King Hylon! Hail Prince Evrand! Hail Princess Camilla!” they all cheered. The chapel was in sight soon, and the procession stopped about twenty yards from the door. Red carpet, medieval style. Camilla was helped from her mare, and suddenly laughed as flower petals were strewn from the crowd who stood behind the posted guards. She took a deep breath and straightened her posture, veil fluttering softly in the breeze, train of gown and robes alike trailing gently behind the poised princess.
People watched, then, with bated breath as she was escorted to the doors, and then stood there for a moment to take in the sight of the packed chapel. She lifted her chin and people stood when trumpets sounded to announce her presence.
“Your royal majesties, Highnesses, Lords and Ladies. Please rise for Her Royal Highness,The Princess Camilla of Verri.”
And regardless of what other people were doing, the music would be playing then on a rather magnificent pipe organ, and Camilla would make her way down the Aisle toward her destiny, head held high.
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Mar 30, 2015 21:59:14 GMT -8
Jun had been right next to her as they approached the chapel. And she didn't regret a second of it. It was hard to concentrate on her guard duties when there was so much cheering and celebration surrounding them! She couldn't understand how her horse managed to remain calm with all the commotion. Poor animal must have been terrified, or trained to not be under all the stress. That was just one of many thoughts that crossed her mind, along with what Camilla must have been feeling, what Evrand was up to, whether her advice about the holiday had been taken, if she would be forced to fight any second, etc, etc, etc.
No wonder Camilla had been so nervous!
But it was a good sort of nervous.
Jun empathized with Camilla to the point where she felt spontaneous relief and amusement when the flower petals bombarded her. At that exact moment she felt silly for being armed. The idea of anything going wrong at the moment seemed inconceivable. Everything was wonderful and perfect and amazing.
As the pipe organ played, Jun felt conflicted between trying to act as happy as a wedding guest, as stern as a guard, and as giddy as a school girl. She wasn't sure which of the three postures won out as she made her way down the aisle.
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Destrin Ray
Committed
Roleplay posts: 75 
Age: 26
Physical Description: Thick dirty-blonde locks, blue eyes.
Clothes and Equipment: Side-sword.
Player's online availability : Mostly evenings/nights.
Registered: Dec 27, 2014 1:36:40 GMT -8
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Post by Destrin Ray on Mar 30, 2015 22:04:55 GMT -8
Standing there on the right side of the dais, prince Evrand was in his finest, most regal attire, red cape and basket-hilted rapier in a special silver scabbard formalities on the royal groom. On the right side of the dais he stood rigidly, his pristine white gloves almost balling at his sides in anxiety. He looked to his father for comfort, the beloved king at the forwardmost pew on the right side of the chapel. Excitement was expected, he looked forward to this sacred day after all, yet nervousness was not something he expected to feel. It all culminated right now... a complete, positive change in his life.. and his heart practically leaped when his eyes met Camilla's, as she finally entered the chapel escorted by a girl he was unfamiliar with...
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USQUE AR HARA
Established
Roleplay posts: 43
Registered: Mar 9, 2015 23:20:49 GMT -8
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Post by USQUE AR HARA on Mar 30, 2015 22:09:26 GMT -8
A rather kindly looking priest with stooped shoulders and a shock of white hair on each side of his shiny bald pate stood before the alter, smiling some as he watched the crowd rise and turn to gaze upon the bride as she walked down the aisle. His cataract faded blue eyes seemed to sparkle as he glanced toward the Prince to see his reaction to the vision that seemed to be floating toward him down that long path with her armed escort. He watched the prince for a moment before straightening himself the best he could.
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King Hylon Eremae
Committed
King of Medan.
Roleplay posts: 53
Registered: Dec 18, 2014 16:47:33 GMT -8
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Post by King Hylon Eremae on Mar 30, 2015 22:09:47 GMT -8
The King looked his son in the eye. His look couldn't have been more proud. All was going according to plan, in every dimension of things. His son appeared nervous as expected, but happy and fulfilled. Camilla seemed as suiting a wife for his son as the coming annexation of Verri was for him. His borders were about to officially expand, and hopefully the prince and Camilla's lives unofficially improved. When Camilla's entrance was heralded, he stood tall in his most complete kingly attire and crown.
You have this. You will do well. I'm proud of you, son.
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Countess Camilla Blake
Dedicated
Princess of Medan
Roleplay posts: 496
Age: 29
Physical Description: Race: Human
Hair: Red-gold
Eyes: Gold
Build: Athletic-slender
Clothes and Equipment: Hand crafted leather armor
Fur lined, brown cloak
Fur lined boots
Soft, white tunic and leggings
Compound Bow
Deer Antler Bow
Hand crafted arrows in a quiver
Two daggers
Formal described by post
Player's online availability : Unsure for now
Registered: Jan 13, 2015 13:21:30 GMT -8
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Post by Countess Camilla Blake on Mar 30, 2015 22:14:33 GMT -8
Camilla was both excited and nervous as she made her way down the aisle with Jun as her escort. When they finally ended that seemingly long trek, and if Jun did not stop it, a grateful hug would be passed to the girl. And then Camilla would step up to the dais and turn to face Evrand, and her eyes would be riveted to him through that haze of her gauzy veil.
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Mar 30, 2015 22:21:28 GMT -8
Jun indeed did not stop the hug, but rather reciprocated warmly. She whispered "I'm proud of you" as they disembarked arms. She stood in awe of the king and prince, and her soon-to-be-married friend. She couldn't help but give a friendly, if perhaps tactless wave to the two men.
She backed away, now feeling somewhat awkward and unsure of what position to take. So she stood back and to the side to get a better view of what was going on in the chapel. Her right hand tingled with magical energy, just in case...
She was still a bodyguard after all.
(At this point she also wondered what sort of food they could expect after the ceremony.)
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Destrin Ray
Committed
Roleplay posts: 75
Age: 26
Physical Description: Thick dirty-blonde locks, blue eyes.
Clothes and Equipment: Side-sword.
Player's online availability : Mostly evenings/nights.
Registered: Dec 27, 2014 1:36:40 GMT -8
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Post by Destrin Ray on Mar 30, 2015 22:22:13 GMT -8
His hands felt sweaty in those fresh white gloves, his breathing controlled and his heart rate rapid. This was it. It was about to begin. Evrand faced her and locked his blue stare upon Camilla's through the veil, knowing she must be sharing much of the same racy nervousness as he. To this thought he found enough comfort to relax his posture, and ease into a more natural flow. The priest was to begin the ceremonial bonding of his soul with the woman's before him... and as was tradition, he reached his right hand out to grasp gingerly the bottom of Camilla's veil, raising it over her head so he could look directly into her eyes...
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USQUE AR HARA
Established
Roleplay posts: 43
Registered: Mar 9, 2015 23:20:49 GMT -8
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Post by USQUE AR HARA on Mar 30, 2015 22:33:54 GMT -8
The priest watched as the princess approached, and as Evrand unveiled her. My, what a beautiful couple they made, and they would be the future of these lands. He had hoped for some time to see this day, the day when the Prince had been given a princess befitting the role as future queen. He saw that in Camilla.
When everyone was situated, he waited for a moment, then stepped up to the couple, raising his voice to the crowd. “Today is a joyous occasion,” he had a beautiful bass voice that sounded like a song. He stood, himself, in the flowing robes of ceremonial dress. He made eye contact with random people in the crowd as he continued his opening speech. “We join together in Matrimony, not just two souls, but two worlds. We bind together the land of Verri, and the land of Medan into one, united front. We join together Prince Evrand Eremae with the Princess Camilla D'arcy, by decree of his Royal Majesty, King Hylon Eremae. Be thou any objections to this union? Speak now.”
He waited the appropriate amount of time, and if nobody spoke up to object, he would move on. “I now invite you all to pay homage to the spirits of the directions.
Blessed is this union by the spirit of the East,
By the Air that purifies the body and the soul
With the breath we draw into us...” (I will edit this later to give the full set)
He did this with each direction, East for air, south for fire, west for water, north for earth...
“Please be seated....” He would wait for the crowd to seat themselves.
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Countess Camilla Blake
Dedicated
Princess of Medan
Roleplay posts: 496
Age: 29
Physical Description: Race: Human
Hair: Red-gold
Eyes: Gold
Build: Athletic-slender
Clothes and Equipment: Hand crafted leather armor
Fur lined, brown cloak
Fur lined boots
Soft, white tunic and leggings
Compound Bow
Deer Antler Bow
Hand crafted arrows in a quiver
Two daggers
Formal described by post
Player's online availability : Unsure for now
Registered: Jan 13, 2015 13:21:30 GMT -8
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Post by Countess Camilla Blake on Mar 30, 2015 22:38:53 GMT -8
“Thank you,” she whispered to her new friend and guard, just before she had gone to stand where she needed to.
She looked into Evrand's eyes when he pulled the veil from her face. She gave a soft smile that only a woman who was deeply in love with a man would give. Yes, this was the right thing to do. And then when the priest started to speak, she listened intently while gazing at the bridegroom, her shaking quelled, love and joy filling her heart passed capacity. She moved with the crowd, to face the directions when they were spoken of, and then back to the prince.
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Mar 30, 2015 22:49:04 GMT -8
Jun was impressed by how the priest commanded the crowd. In fact, the entire ceremony, and its people, all had a certain charisma about them. Jun dutifully faced the directions the priest spoke, contemplating the meaning of each element.
At that point Jun finally decided she could trust the kingdom of Medan. She silently prayed to herself that her instincts were correct.
It was hard not to be entranced by the display, although one would hope what followed would be a bit more vibrant and less scripted. Her father always taught her that balance was everything.
At one point Jun blushed and thought of the young man she had left behind on her travels...
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Destrin Ray
Committed
Roleplay posts: 75
Age: 26
Physical Description: Thick dirty-blonde locks, blue eyes.
Clothes and Equipment: Side-sword.
Player's online availability : Mostly evenings/nights.
Registered: Dec 27, 2014 1:36:40 GMT -8
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Post by Destrin Ray on Mar 30, 2015 22:52:08 GMT -8
Prince Evrand did the same as Camilla and the crowd, mirroring the traditional motions. His eyes locked by on Camilla's, and now that the ceremony had begun, he actually began to feel much better. His feelings went from anxiety, settling back towards an acknowledgement that this was the best thing; he loved Camilla, and could ask for no more perfection in this world. He awaited the priest's next words.
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USQUE AR HARA
Established
Roleplay posts: 43
Registered: Mar 9, 2015 23:20:49 GMT -8
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Post by USQUE AR HARA on Mar 30, 2015 23:01:27 GMT -8
“Princess Camilla, Prince Evrand... I see that you are each already looking into the other's eyes, I suppose we can forgo that part.” The crowd sounded off with a collective chuckle as the priest smiled in good humor. “Please join your left hands.”
He held a silk ribbon at the ready, poised to wrap it around their hands. “Will you love one another, respect one another, will you honor one another and never seek to break the other?” He would wait for them to answer, and if/when they did, he would wrap the ribbon around the hands. “And so the first binding is made.
“Will you shelter one another? Will you share your pains and burdens with one another and seek to comfort one another in times of hardship?” Again, a pause to wait for the answers, and then another revolution of the ribbon. “And so the binding is made.
“Will you honor one another and seek to support each other that your union may grow and flourish?” - pause, wrap - “And so the binding is made.
“Will you share each other's joy and laughter? Will you seek the best in one another?” - Pause, and one final wrap.- “And so the binding is made.
“Princess Camilla, Prince Evrand, you are now bound to one another by hand, and so you shall be in spirit and in life. The stars are above you and the earth is below, the stars will always be light for you as the earth will be your foundation.”
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Countess Camilla Blake
Dedicated
Princess of Medan
Roleplay posts: 496
Age: 29
Physical Description: Race: Human
Hair: Red-gold
Eyes: Gold
Build: Athletic-slender
Clothes and Equipment: Hand crafted leather armor
Fur lined, brown cloak
Fur lined boots
Soft, white tunic and leggings
Compound Bow
Deer Antler Bow
Hand crafted arrows in a quiver
Two daggers
Formal described by post
Player's online availability : Unsure for now
Registered: Jan 13, 2015 13:21:30 GMT -8
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Post by Countess Camilla Blake on Mar 30, 2015 23:08:36 GMT -8
She gave a soft chuckle at the priest's words, humor sparkling in her golden eyes as she smiled up at the man she was in the process of marrying. Her left hand reached for his, and she would speak loudly and with confidence with each vow. “I will.” Her mouth twitched a little as the ribbon is wound around their hands with each “I will.” Her eyes remained fixed at upon Evrand and a lovely shade of pink started to form on her cheeks. She forgot about the heat that the robes were giving her, she forgot about the pacing... All of her worries of the passed weeks were fading away.
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Destrin Ray
Committed
Roleplay posts: 75
Age: 26
Physical Description: Thick dirty-blonde locks, blue eyes.
Clothes and Equipment: Side-sword.
Player's online availability : Mostly evenings/nights.
Registered: Dec 27, 2014 1:36:40 GMT -8
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Post by Destrin Ray on Mar 30, 2015 23:16:58 GMT -8
Her chuckle and the priest's good nature were met adequately with a smile, and then solemnly he said to each bow, "I will."
He blushed, excitement and love having completely replaced the anxiety of before. Everything was falling together so perfectly. It was like a good dream, where not even a single person in the crowd was unhappy. He smiled unflinchingly as the ribbon was tied, his mind in a state of blissful contentedness.
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Mar 30, 2015 23:28:41 GMT -8
The emotion was overwhelming, and Jun couldn't suppress a big goofy grin on her face. If only Prince Evrand and King Hylon knew how terrified the woman standing before them in utter bliss had been just minutes earlier. Although she thought their outfits looked a bit ridiculous at first, she felt she understood why the finery was so important now. This was a legendary moment, something that would be recorded in history books for decades, if not centuries to come.
Jun also began to realize the ramifications of this event, the fact that the Verri culture was now guaranteed to survive. Princess Camilla represented a portion of history all on her own.
Jun couldn't help herself. Very carefully and subtly she weaved a small spell with her left hand, a completely benign and well-meaning aura which permeated the air with the scent of roses. (It was an agricultural spell designed to attract certain animals, which was not likely to happen in the middle of a chapel.)
Hoping the gesture was not met with offense, Jun continued to watch over the couple and the guests with vigilance.
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USQUE AR HARA
Established
Roleplay posts: 43
Registered: Mar 9, 2015 23:20:49 GMT -8
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Post by USQUE AR HARA on Mar 30, 2015 23:39:37 GMT -8
“And now for the rings... “ There was a pause as the two were handed to him. He palmed them in his right hand, and held his left hand over them as he spoke. “These rings symbolize the circle of love and of life. They symbolize eternal love. I bless these rings by the power of the four elemental spirits.
“Prince Evrand, take the ring and repeat me as you are placing it on her third finger...” There would be enough room for them to do so, for the ribbons were around the lower parts of their hands. “With this ring, I wed to you. I give my heart and soul to you, and pledge myself in fidelity to you for eternity, when times are hard and when times are filled with joy... When there is illness and wellness, as long as we both shall live.” He would give the appropriate amount of time.
“Princess Camilla, take the ring and repeat me as you are placing it on his third finger...: With this ring, I wed to you. I give my heart and soul to you, and pledge myself in fidelity to you for eternity, when times are hard and when times are filled with joy... When there is illness and wellness, as long as we both shall live.” He would give her time to repeat as well. And if/when both rings were placed, he would continue.
“It is decreed by the power vested in me, by the laws of Medan, and by honor of King Hylon Eremae, that you are now husband and wife. Let no man tear you apart, and may you live in joy and laughter. May you be blessed in this marriage. Seal your vows now with a kiss.”
He would give them a chance to do so, and then he would boom out, “Long Live Medan! Long Live the King! Long Live the Prince! Long Live the Princess!”
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Countess Camilla Blake
Dedicated
Princess of Medan
Roleplay posts: 496
Age: 29
Physical Description: Race: Human
Hair: Red-gold
Eyes: Gold
Build: Athletic-slender
Clothes and Equipment: Hand crafted leather armor
Fur lined, brown cloak
Fur lined boots
Soft, white tunic and leggings
Compound Bow
Deer Antler Bow
Hand crafted arrows in a quiver
Two daggers
Formal described by post
Player's online availability : Unsure for now
Registered: Jan 13, 2015 13:21:30 GMT -8
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Post by Countess Camilla Blake on Mar 30, 2015 23:41:11 GMT -8
As the flowery scent oddly filled the air, Camilla took the ring when bade, and then slipped it on the finger in question, “With this ring, I wed to you. I give my heart and soul to you, and pledge myself in fidelity to you for eternity, when times are hard and when times are filled with joy... When there is illness and wellness, as long as we both shall live.”
And then when the final decree was made, she sighed and leaned in, her mouth gently brushing across his. And it was like the world melted away into nothing, and there was only Evrand, her husband... Her mate. Her prince. Her arms lifted to circle around the back of his neck... Formality be damned. And then she was aware of the loud roar of cheering from the people both in and out of the chapel.
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