Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26 
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Post by Hikari Saito on Jan 29, 2017 13:09:31 GMT -8
Hikari's brow furrowed slightly at hearing this. Something that troubled the Wavewarden herself? The priestess couldn't help but wonder if that meant she should be worried, too. Rather than say so aloud, however, she simply folded her hands in front of her and bowed deeply to Neva.
"This is your temple, Warden-sama, and we would be honored to have you for as long as you wish to remain. If you would like, I can show you to a more secluded spot in which I usually meditate. It is good for clearing the mind." She straightened and waited for Neva's response to the offer with a thoughtful expression.
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Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 259
Age: 850
Physical Description: Neva's form is as fluid as the rivers she protects. Her usual form is approximately forty meters, armored with an incredibly thick, scaly hide. Her head is a armored as well, with long horns or fins, depending on whether she is moving through water or land. In her human form she tends to take the shape of a young, tanned, attractive woman, with long dark hair. Finally, she can take the form of any animal that spends the majority of its life in any watery area of the world.
Clothes and Equipment: In her human form, she is wearing thick leather armor of a similar substance to her dragon hide. The only weapons she wields are a pair of javelins and a long spear. The weapons are magical as she sees fit, variously imbuing them with her own magical powers.
Registered: May 17, 2016 15:08:26 GMT -8
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Post by Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden on Jan 30, 2017 13:54:36 GMT -8
Neva nodded her head appreciatively at the priestess's offer.
"That would be most appreciated. One thing though, this temple may be dedicated to me but it is yours in the end, I do not seek to own or command anyone or anything save for that which is necessary to perform my duties."
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
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Post by Hikari Saito on Jan 31, 2017 10:08:34 GMT -8
"Of course, Warden-sama. But we are delighted to serve you however you need it." Bowing to Neva, she turned and made her way to the nearby dragon-embossed doors, her hand passing over a few of the gemstones that were embedded within the scaled form. The heavy metal door shuddered and swung open, and then Hikari gestured for Neva to accompany her. She led the way down a long, winding set of stone steps, the sound of the door grinding to a shut behind them echoing down the semi-damp stairwell. The rippling glow of water became visible after a long period of downward progress, until they finally emerged into the chamber of glass walls and metal, the platform in the middle with its cushions looking inviting.
"Here we are, Warden-sama. Your predecessor who first greeted us assisted in building this chamber and protecting it against the elements."
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Okamoto Jou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138 
Age: 25
Physical Description: Jou is a little over 5'7, with a lean wiry figure. His features are sharp and angular. His grey eyes are fierce and narrow. His white hair mid length and straight. He has a scar across his right eye.
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Clothes and Equipment: Light weight chain vest, molted navy blue stealth gear, peasant traveling clothes, steel wakizashi, Kusarigama, shuriken, caltrops, blow pipe and poison darts, grappling hook and rope, and various other traveling gear.
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Registered: Mar 17, 2016 12:30:55 GMT -8
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Post by Okamoto Jou on Feb 2, 2017 10:35:11 GMT -8
Together with Kasumi Okamoto Jou makes his way through the city to The Temple of The Wavewarden. This wasn't a kami he was familiar with but all things considered for his purposes one Kami was as good as another. Once they have made their way inside the well adorned temple his gaze sweeps for a priest or priestess that they can talk to. He'd not yet told Kasumi his intent but looking at his love he wonders if she has divined it after all, no one knew him better than her. |
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Kasumi Okamoto
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 160
Age: 23
Physical Description: As most women of Katashima are, Kasumi is not terribly tall, and stands at an unimpressive 5'4". She has skin that is considered of average coloration for her people, slightly darker than that of non-Katashimans, and is of a slender build, with delicate features. Her eyes are almond-shaped, and are brown, although the exact hue changes with her emotions, ranging from dark to light and often flecked or streaked with gold; her hair, though often kept up and out of her way, falls to just past her shoulders, and is a sleek, glossy black. Though she appears weak and not at all like one would expect a combatant to be, she is muscular enough to do her job, and do it well.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Kasumi wears an outfit that is both comfortable and easy to move in. This consists of a sleeveless, midriff-baring black shirt that gapes open at the sides, revealing the bandages wound around her bosom, on her top half; around her neck rests a loose drape of black cloth that can be pulled up to obscure the lower portion of her face. On her lower half she wears a pair of loose black pants that come to just below her knees, with slits at the hips, and held up by a belt, at the back of which are the sheaths that hold her two tanto, her favored weapons. Rounding off the ensemble is a pair of black sandals, the straps of which wrap up her calves to tie just below the bottom of her pants, and a set of fingerless gloves that stretch up to above her elbow, on top of which she wears sturdy steel gauntlets. Aside from the obvious pair of swords, she also keeps a number of shuriken and kunai in her belt pouches, along with small glass spheres filled with various poisonous substances.
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Registered: Mar 16, 2016 20:17:37 GMT -8
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Post by Kasumi Okamoto on Feb 2, 2017 10:48:38 GMT -8
Kasumi was still mystified as to their visit to this temple, but she nonetheless followed Jou in silence. Perhaps he simply wanted to gain the blessing of the patron spirit of this new land? They were going to need all the help they could get, after all, considering they were embarking on a whole new life together - buying land, building a house, having a farm... A far cry from the existence of violence and bloodshed they'd been through until now. When they entered the temple, she looked around with awe, admiring the aquariums and the rainbow assemblage of the fish that inhabited them.
"What an interesting place. Though there seems to be some tension about. I wonder if something happened?" This was murmured thoughtfully as she spotted a cluster of robed figures nearby chatting rapidly in quiet tones, their movements animated and filled with great energy. Very strange indeed.
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Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 259
Age: 850
Physical Description: Neva's form is as fluid as the rivers she protects. Her usual form is approximately forty meters, armored with an incredibly thick, scaly hide. Her head is a armored as well, with long horns or fins, depending on whether she is moving through water or land. In her human form she tends to take the shape of a young, tanned, attractive woman, with long dark hair. Finally, she can take the form of any animal that spends the majority of its life in any watery area of the world.
Clothes and Equipment: In her human form, she is wearing thick leather armor of a similar substance to her dragon hide. The only weapons she wields are a pair of javelins and a long spear. The weapons are magical as she sees fit, variously imbuing them with her own magical powers.
Registered: May 17, 2016 15:08:26 GMT -8
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Post by Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden on Feb 15, 2017 15:13:04 GMT -8
Neva ran her hands almost lovingly along the walls as she paced the room, the whole thing felt familiar to her, no doubt residual feelings from her transformation to Guardian of the Seas.
"It is breathtaking priestess. You have done wonders with this place, and I think this is exactly what I am looking for. Do you eat a communal meal in the temple?"
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
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Post by Hikari Saito on Feb 16, 2017 14:01:45 GMT -8
"Yes, Warden-sama, we usually share the evening meal as a group. We would be deeply honored should you choose to join us." Hikari watched Neva explore the chamber with pleasure, delighted beyond words that their patron had chosen to visit them. It was something she'd never dreamed would happen in her lifetime, and she felt indescribably blessed.
Meanwhile, up on the main floor, the priests and priestesses had finally noticed the foreign pair. A priest broke away from the cluster to approach Okamoto Jou and Kasumi Okamoto, bowing to them before speaking in a friendly, respectful tone.
"Greetings, strangers. Welcome to the Temple of the Wavewarden. How can I help you?"
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Okamoto Jou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 25
Physical Description: Jou is a little over 5'7, with a lean wiry figure. His features are sharp and angular. His grey eyes are fierce and narrow. His white hair mid length and straight. He has a scar across his right eye.
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Clothes and Equipment: Light weight chain vest, molted navy blue stealth gear, peasant traveling clothes, steel wakizashi, Kusarigama, shuriken, caltrops, blow pipe and poison darts, grappling hook and rope, and various other traveling gear.
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Registered: Mar 17, 2016 12:30:55 GMT -8
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Post by Okamoto Jou on Feb 17, 2017 11:28:40 GMT -8
Jou nods at Kas and has to agree, there is a definite air of tension within the temple. It seemed to be centered around an odd woman wandering around the place looking at everything. Still, when the priest finally approaches Jou greets the man with a smile. "Greetings." He gives the man a formal bow. "We were looking to get married and want a priest to act as witness for the Kami."
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Kasumi Okamoto
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 160
Age: 23
Physical Description: As most women of Katashima are, Kasumi is not terribly tall, and stands at an unimpressive 5'4". She has skin that is considered of average coloration for her people, slightly darker than that of non-Katashimans, and is of a slender build, with delicate features. Her eyes are almond-shaped, and are brown, although the exact hue changes with her emotions, ranging from dark to light and often flecked or streaked with gold; her hair, though often kept up and out of her way, falls to just past her shoulders, and is a sleek, glossy black. Though she appears weak and not at all like one would expect a combatant to be, she is muscular enough to do her job, and do it well.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Kasumi wears an outfit that is both comfortable and easy to move in. This consists of a sleeveless, midriff-baring black shirt that gapes open at the sides, revealing the bandages wound around her bosom, on her top half; around her neck rests a loose drape of black cloth that can be pulled up to obscure the lower portion of her face. On her lower half she wears a pair of loose black pants that come to just below her knees, with slits at the hips, and held up by a belt, at the back of which are the sheaths that hold her two tanto, her favored weapons. Rounding off the ensemble is a pair of black sandals, the straps of which wrap up her calves to tie just below the bottom of her pants, and a set of fingerless gloves that stretch up to above her elbow, on top of which she wears sturdy steel gauntlets. Aside from the obvious pair of swords, she also keeps a number of shuriken and kunai in her belt pouches, along with small glass spheres filled with various poisonous substances.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Mar 16, 2016 20:17:37 GMT -8
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Post by Kasumi Okamoto on Feb 17, 2017 12:35:05 GMT -8
Kasumi bowed slightly as the priest approached, but as she couldn't answer the question at all, let alone properly, she looked to her lover to provide the answer. Which he did. And it caused her eyes to widen, a slightly strangled sound getting caught in her throat as she stared at him. After taking a moment to compose herself, she spoke in a quiet voice, trying very hard not to look or sound as excited as she felt.. but she knew Jou would be able to see it within her. He'd always been able to see what she tried to hide.
"You want to get married right now?" Despite her efforts, a small smile tilted the corners of her lips. It seemed fitting, she mused. They'd just arrived in a new place, seeking to start a new life.. why not begin that life as husband and wife?
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Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 259
Age: 850
Physical Description: Neva's form is as fluid as the rivers she protects. Her usual form is approximately forty meters, armored with an incredibly thick, scaly hide. Her head is a armored as well, with long horns or fins, depending on whether she is moving through water or land. In her human form she tends to take the shape of a young, tanned, attractive woman, with long dark hair. Finally, she can take the form of any animal that spends the majority of its life in any watery area of the world.
Clothes and Equipment: In her human form, she is wearing thick leather armor of a similar substance to her dragon hide. The only weapons she wields are a pair of javelins and a long spear. The weapons are magical as she sees fit, variously imbuing them with her own magical powers.
Registered: May 17, 2016 15:08:26 GMT -8
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Post by Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden on Feb 17, 2017 13:01:38 GMT -8
"I would like that very much. I very much enjoy meeting new people, and this city feels much like home."
She took a few moments to think before continuing.
"Do the people of this land come here frequently? And if so, for what reason?"
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Nov 15, 2016 11:16:17 GMT -8
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Post by Hikari Saito on Feb 17, 2017 13:36:47 GMT -8
The priest looked at the pair with a hint of amusement in his gaze. It seemed the bride wasn't expecting their wedding to be had at this very moment! But she looked willing, so he decided to oblige them. Clapping twice, he summoned a nearby acolyte.
"Married, you say? Of course. This is a service we are most honored to perform for any denizens of our great land. Please, sir, if you will come with me, and miss, if you will go with Hoshi here, we will see you prepared for your nuptials." Word began to spread as those nearby began to prepare for an impromptu wedding. Kasumi would find herself bustled to a room to be ritualistically washed and blessed prior to the wedding, and the priest would guide Jou to a similar room away from Kasumi's to perform the same tasks.
"Very few outside of Quying itself come to our temple. They do not have as much affection or respect for the sea as we do here. But many of the people of the city come for healing and advice, or to pay tribute in hopes of receiving a bounteous harvest or the favor of the Wavewarden.. and often they seek the blessing of the temple upon their marriages." Barely had the words left her lips than a soft chiming sound would be heard in the glass chamber, and she looked toward the doorway of the steps that had led them there. A few bells were hung above the opening, in different colors, and one that was painted a soft, milky white was swinging lazily in the aftermath of its ringing. This fact brought a smile to her face, and it remained as she looked back at Neva.
"What amusing timing. It seems someone has come seeking our blessing on their union. Do you wish to stay down here, Warden-sama, or would you like to come observe?"
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Okamoto Jou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 25
Physical Description: Jou is a little over 5'7, with a lean wiry figure. His features are sharp and angular. His grey eyes are fierce and narrow. His white hair mid length and straight. He has a scar across his right eye.
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Clothes and Equipment: Light weight chain vest, molted navy blue stealth gear, peasant traveling clothes, steel wakizashi, Kusarigama, shuriken, caltrops, blow pipe and poison darts, grappling hook and rope, and various other traveling gear.
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Registered: Mar 17, 2016 12:30:55 GMT -8
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Post by Okamoto Jou on Feb 17, 2017 15:19:45 GMT -8
Drawing Kasumi into his arms he chuckles at her reaction. Leaning in he presses his forehead against hers and murmurs softly. "We are finally free, ready to start our new lives, and I don't want to spend one moment more than I have to not being your husband." He blinks frowns then shrugs and grins. "I think I worded that poorly, but you take my meaning yes?" Turning to the priest he nods happily pleased to hear things could begin so soon. He lets himself be taken away by Hoshi eager to have this done once and for all.
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Kasumi Okamoto
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 160
Age: 23
Physical Description: As most women of Katashima are, Kasumi is not terribly tall, and stands at an unimpressive 5'4". She has skin that is considered of average coloration for her people, slightly darker than that of non-Katashimans, and is of a slender build, with delicate features. Her eyes are almond-shaped, and are brown, although the exact hue changes with her emotions, ranging from dark to light and often flecked or streaked with gold; her hair, though often kept up and out of her way, falls to just past her shoulders, and is a sleek, glossy black. Though she appears weak and not at all like one would expect a combatant to be, she is muscular enough to do her job, and do it well.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Kasumi wears an outfit that is both comfortable and easy to move in. This consists of a sleeveless, midriff-baring black shirt that gapes open at the sides, revealing the bandages wound around her bosom, on her top half; around her neck rests a loose drape of black cloth that can be pulled up to obscure the lower portion of her face. On her lower half she wears a pair of loose black pants that come to just below her knees, with slits at the hips, and held up by a belt, at the back of which are the sheaths that hold her two tanto, her favored weapons. Rounding off the ensemble is a pair of black sandals, the straps of which wrap up her calves to tie just below the bottom of her pants, and a set of fingerless gloves that stretch up to above her elbow, on top of which she wears sturdy steel gauntlets. Aside from the obvious pair of swords, she also keeps a number of shuriken and kunai in her belt pouches, along with small glass spheres filled with various poisonous substances.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Mar 16, 2016 20:17:37 GMT -8
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Post by Kasumi Okamoto on Feb 18, 2017 15:39:25 GMT -8
Before they were parted, Kasumi gave Jou a quick but intense kiss, wanting to convey that she understood his words and she agreed wholeheartedly. Then she found herself bustled off to a room, stripped down, scrubbed thoroughly, and put into a kimono of blues and whites, patterned in an aquatic manner. While she stared at her reflection with a bit of discomfort, her hair was combed and braided. Once that was done, she sat and waited for whatever was to happen next, while trying to wrap her mind around the moment. She and Jou had been discussing marriage for quite some time now, but it was almost surreal, that it was happening now. Left to her own devices, she looked out a nearby window, thinking while observing the gardens and waters outside the temple.
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Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 259
Age: 850
Physical Description: Neva's form is as fluid as the rivers she protects. Her usual form is approximately forty meters, armored with an incredibly thick, scaly hide. Her head is a armored as well, with long horns or fins, depending on whether she is moving through water or land. In her human form she tends to take the shape of a young, tanned, attractive woman, with long dark hair. Finally, she can take the form of any animal that spends the majority of its life in any watery area of the world.
Clothes and Equipment: In her human form, she is wearing thick leather armor of a similar substance to her dragon hide. The only weapons she wields are a pair of javelins and a long spear. The weapons are magical as she sees fit, variously imbuing them with her own magical powers.
Registered: May 17, 2016 15:08:26 GMT -8
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Post by Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden on Feb 21, 2017 16:44:07 GMT -8
A soft smile appeared on her face at the suggestion and she nodded wholeheartedly, tapping her spear on the ground to turn it into a more appropriate staff, her javelins disappearing as well. A momentary flash of her tattoos and the obvious transformation the only two signs she used magic.
"I would love too. Mortal ceremonies have always been a source of interest, and it would seem rude if the deity if the temple did not appear, even if the couple did not know, they are getting married in my name."
She spoke with a distinct note of happiness and curiosity, the last time she had been to a human ceremony was the coronation of the King of Alban.
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Post by Hikari Saito on Feb 22, 2017 8:38:46 GMT -8
"How delightful. Let us proceed, then." She led Neva back up the steps and through the door, into the beautiful indoor garden. Her steps proceeded toward the small indoor waterfall, where several acolytes were setting up a small altar and the various religious items that would be used while she performed the ceremony. Once everything was in place, Hikari stood behind the altar and gestured toward the acolytes, indicating she was ready.
The priests and priestesses in training hurried off to retrieve Jou and Kasumi, leading the two along separate paths from their rooms to the indoor garden. Many of the denizens of the temple had gathered around the area, partially to observe the ceremony, mostly to get a good look at their patron, gazing curiously at Neva while they waited. Once the couple arrived, Hikari gave them a warm smile and gestured for the pair to approach the altar with its pair of blue candles.
"Welcome, strangers. We are most honored to oversee the blessing of two souls in love. Tell me, what are your names?"
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Okamoto Jou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 25
Physical Description: Jou is a little over 5'7, with a lean wiry figure. His features are sharp and angular. His grey eyes are fierce and narrow. His white hair mid length and straight. He has a scar across his right eye.
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Clothes and Equipment: Light weight chain vest, molted navy blue stealth gear, peasant traveling clothes, steel wakizashi, Kusarigama, shuriken, caltrops, blow pipe and poison darts, grappling hook and rope, and various other traveling gear.
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Registered: Mar 17, 2016 12:30:55 GMT -8
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Post by Okamoto Jou on Feb 23, 2017 12:01:02 GMT -8
Jou looks up when the priests enter. He supposed another man might feel nervous right before his marriage, especially given the circumstances. No friends or family to witness, no fancy party, no dowry, nothing it was just him and his bride to be in a foreign land in front of strangers and a strange Kami. Jou wasn't nervous though, he wanted nothing but to married to Kasumi as soon as possible, maybe one day after they built themselves a life they would have another marriage surrounded by the new family they made. But for now it was just them and that was all he needed. His gaze takes in the room, but soon his eyes find Kasumi and he smiles softly. "Okamoto Jou." He answers the priestess question softly.
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Kasumi Okamoto
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 160
Age: 23
Physical Description: As most women of Katashima are, Kasumi is not terribly tall, and stands at an unimpressive 5'4". She has skin that is considered of average coloration for her people, slightly darker than that of non-Katashimans, and is of a slender build, with delicate features. Her eyes are almond-shaped, and are brown, although the exact hue changes with her emotions, ranging from dark to light and often flecked or streaked with gold; her hair, though often kept up and out of her way, falls to just past her shoulders, and is a sleek, glossy black. Though she appears weak and not at all like one would expect a combatant to be, she is muscular enough to do her job, and do it well.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Kasumi wears an outfit that is both comfortable and easy to move in. This consists of a sleeveless, midriff-baring black shirt that gapes open at the sides, revealing the bandages wound around her bosom, on her top half; around her neck rests a loose drape of black cloth that can be pulled up to obscure the lower portion of her face. On her lower half she wears a pair of loose black pants that come to just below her knees, with slits at the hips, and held up by a belt, at the back of which are the sheaths that hold her two tanto, her favored weapons. Rounding off the ensemble is a pair of black sandals, the straps of which wrap up her calves to tie just below the bottom of her pants, and a set of fingerless gloves that stretch up to above her elbow, on top of which she wears sturdy steel gauntlets. Aside from the obvious pair of swords, she also keeps a number of shuriken and kunai in her belt pouches, along with small glass spheres filled with various poisonous substances.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Mar 16, 2016 20:17:37 GMT -8
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Post by Kasumi Okamoto on Feb 23, 2017 14:06:27 GMT -8
When the priestesses returned to retrieve her, Kasumi was pacing. Not out of nervousness or anxiety, but rather, eagerness. She was ready to be married to Jou, to start their life together. She looked up excitedly when the women entered, and nearly shoved them out of the way - likely she would have actually done so, had she any idea where they were going. As it was, she followed them impatiently to the indoor garden, which received a brief look of appreciation.. but soon her eyes were on no one but Jou. Her eyes met his, and then she was smiling, barely hearing the question of the priestess.
"Kasumi Takaishi."
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Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 259
Age: 850
Physical Description: Neva's form is as fluid as the rivers she protects. Her usual form is approximately forty meters, armored with an incredibly thick, scaly hide. Her head is a armored as well, with long horns or fins, depending on whether she is moving through water or land. In her human form she tends to take the shape of a young, tanned, attractive woman, with long dark hair. Finally, she can take the form of any animal that spends the majority of its life in any watery area of the world.
Clothes and Equipment: In her human form, she is wearing thick leather armor of a similar substance to her dragon hide. The only weapons she wields are a pair of javelins and a long spear. The weapons are magical as she sees fit, variously imbuing them with her own magical powers.
Registered: May 17, 2016 15:08:26 GMT -8
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Post by Neva-Svir-Suna, Wavewarden on Feb 24, 2017 5:33:12 GMT -8
Neva took a seat near the back, away from prying eyes, but mimicking the ceremony under her breath, imbuing the words recited by the bride and groom with a blessing of the sea, a blessing that the pair would be completely unaware of existing. They seemed so happy to be standing up there, and that kind of devotion would only serve to make the blessing that much more powerful.
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Hikari Saito
Established
Roleplay posts: 26
Age: 20
Physical Description: The rumor used to be that Hikari wasn't purely Tawakoshin, but both of her parents came from long lines of established lineage. The belief then became that she was touched by the blessing of the spirits. This was due entirely to the fact that she is tall for one of her people, standing at 5'6", and has brilliant blue eyes. More typical for her people are the shape of her features, the hue of her skin, and the inky blackness of her ankle-length hair. She has a delicate build that is reflected in her graceful movements.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Hikari wears priestess garb, consisting of a short-sleeved top and a pair of comfortable pants in a pale shade of blue that's almost white. These garments are edged with small silver discs that jingle slightly when she moves. A wrap in various shades of blue is often draped across her upper body and secured around her waist, and she wears blue slippers upon her feet. In addition to this attire, she wears a headdress, necklaces, and bracelets of either gold or silver (depending upon her mood and/or the occasion) and adorned with blue gemstones. She often has on her person a harp that she plays with great skill. Unique to her position as the High Priestess of the Wavewarden, she can 'hear' words within the ocean, and interprets this as the will of their patron deity.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Nov 15, 2016 11:16:17 GMT -8
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Post by Hikari Saito on Feb 24, 2017 10:00:19 GMT -8
"Very well then, Jou and Kasumi. If you will step forward." She gestured to the pair to approach the altar, and once they were standing just opposite her, Hikari picked up a length of ribbon. It was a beautiful thing, iridescent, appearing pearlescent from one angle, shades of blue from another, and silver from yet another. Gesturing for them to take each other's hand, she would then wrap the ribbon around their joined hands as she spoke.
"May the blessings of the sea and the Wavewarden be upon you. As this ribbon binds your hands, so too does the power of your will and your hearts bind you to each other. May your devotion to each other be as deep and endless as the sea. May your joy be boundless and your troubles few." Once the ribbon was firmly knotted around their hands, she picked up a fine porcelain jug that looked as though a blue-scaled dragon was twined around it. Cradling it in her left arm, tucked against her body, her right hand dipped into the wide mouth, and emerged with fingers covered in salty water. She reached forward, tracing a symbol first on Jou's brow as she spoke to him.
"Jou, do you swear to love and protect Kasumi, to cherish and respect her, to remain by her side through good times and bad, through stormy skies and clear ones, until the sea reclaims your body?" Once Jou had made his response, she turned and repeated the process - and asked the same question - with Kasumi. With that done, the jug was set aside, and she traced her saltwater-covered fingers across the ribbon, causing it to dissolve and seemingly seep into their skin. Then she smiled.
"By the grace of the Wavewarden, I proclaim you bound. Let no man tear asunder what the kami has blessed. Go forth and be fruitful, my friends."
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Okamoto Jou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 138
Age: 25
Physical Description: Jou is a little over 5'7, with a lean wiry figure. His features are sharp and angular. His grey eyes are fierce and narrow. His white hair mid length and straight. He has a scar across his right eye.
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Clothes and Equipment: Light weight chain vest, molted navy blue stealth gear, peasant traveling clothes, steel wakizashi, Kusarigama, shuriken, caltrops, blow pipe and poison darts, grappling hook and rope, and various other traveling gear.
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Registered: Mar 17, 2016 12:30:55 GMT -8
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Post by Okamoto Jou on Feb 24, 2017 14:43:57 GMT -8
Jou stepped forward eagerly when called taking Kas's hand in his own as the stood before the altar. The ribbon is a familiar part of the ritual and he stares down at it as the priestess speaks. He never thought he'd be sworn to Kasumi by the priestess of a sea Kami, but then again he'd never really thought of this marriage until now, it had seemed like such an impossible dream. Water drips down his face as the priestess draws a symbol and in response he says simple. "I swear." Then the woman turns to Kasumi who does the same thing, at which point the ribbon dissolves into their skin. He shudders but then turns to Kas and ignoring the priestess next words, though he plans to obey them, he draws her into an embrace and a tender loving kiss.
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