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Poetry News Post #438

Our Wedding

Written by: Jhitishu Bonebanker Kal'Adun
Date: Tuesday, May 27th, 2003
Addressed to: Duchess Arienne De'ker'tu-Kal'Adun


Here is the important parts of our wedding, most of the fluff has been
removed for brevity's sake. For those who missed it, enjoy!

Lil' Nymph, Landara Forestwalker, Silver Lily arrives following Duchess
Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu.
Duchess Arienne arrives from the west.

Fort's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Infernal Thwapper, Sir Grimdale arrives from the west.

Basko licks Landara.

You beam broadly at Arienne.

Landara licks Basko.

Jocelin flashes Arienne a joyous smile.

Tears fill Jocelin's eyes and begin to slowly run down her face.

"Awwwww!" Nightshadow says to Jocelin.

Vhaillor sits down.

She is a lizard-like Xoran vampire and is tall and graceful in a silk
and white satin wedding dress covered in lace. She has a tiara and veil
atop her head, additional lace flowing down her shoulders, and over her
face. Her slender but curvacious build accentuated by the geniously
designed custom gown. Arienne appears very nervous as she glances about
herself, her xorani claws tapping at the side of her leg as if a nervous
twitch, but her sweet and unthreatening air still flows through. Looking
upon her you can see her glistening scales of golds and greens and hues
of teal and blue glistening and shining in their energetic glory. Her
eyes are a mysterious blend of black, midnight blue and sapphire blue
which mesmerize even the most disciplined of heart, shining evermore
brightly now, as if reflecting off the many saphire adornments her
lifepartner has gifted upon her, this day. Her eyes are nervous but
excited, and you feel an unearthly draw into them as your gaze is
transfixed. She is wearing:
a triad pendant
an acorn brooch
a stunning sapphire necklace
a diamond engagement ring
a sapphire bracelet
an elegant bridal gown
a pair of white heeled shoes
a tiara-based bridal veil
two blue sapphire earrings


Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu trembles.

Landara flashes Haern a joyous smile.

Daelus pounces on Landara, sending Landara rolling head over heels with
him.

"Oof!", Landara sputters weakly, gasping for air.

Vhaillor ceases to wield a tower shield in his right hand.

The body of Silvereye appears in a flash and his soul descends to fill
it, causing the previously expressionless face to fill with emotion.

Vhaillor ceases to wield a tower shield in his left hand.

Student of the Dark Arts, Cyril disappears in a flash of light,
teleporting by the power of the Gods.

Lioness Jocelin Forestwalker, Apprentice Aide whispers, "She is a vision
of sheer beauty.".

Jocelin's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Vhaillor eats an echinacea root.

You tell Haern, the Hunter, "We are ready, Lord."

Grimdale eats an echinacea root.

Daelus gives you a compassionate hug.

You see Mischief's Little One, Nightshadow Thalion, Aryen's Sweetie
shout, "Last call for Bonebanker and Arienne's wedding, send tells for
rides."

Haern grins mischievously at Nightshadow.

Nightshadow grins mischievously at Haern.

Daelus giggles happily.

Fort's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Arienne kneels before Haern, swearing her allegiance to Haern.

Duntherk flashes you a joyous smile.

"Awwwww!" Nightshadow says to Arienne.

Landara gives you a compassionate hug.

Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu says to Haern, "Thank you so much."

Haern, the Hunter says, "I think we're ready. Any other guests can step
in quietly."

Lion Fort, Apprentice Herbalist says to Haern, "Nice to meet you,
M'lord."

Nightshadow nods enthusiastically at Haern and says "Sure!"

Haern nods His head at Fort.

Basko Forestwalker leaves, following Mischief's Little One, Nightshadow
Thalion, Aryen's Sweetie.
Salurian Mage, Nuincuiel Thalion leaves, following Mischief's Little
One, Nightshadow Thalion, Aryen's Sweetie.
Lioness Chrysania, Apprentice Herbalist leaves, following Mischief's
Little One, Nightshadow Thalion, Aryen's Sweetie.
Wayward Son, Daelus Ta'Ros leaves, following Mischief's Little One,
Nightshadow Thalion, Aryen's Sweetie.
Mischief's Little One, Nightshadow leaves to the west.

Arienne stands up and stretches her arms out wide.

Arienne puts her hand to her forehead and swoons.

Basko Forestwalker arrives following Mischief's Little One, Nightshadow
Thalion, Aryen's Sweetie.
Salurian Mage, Nuincuiel Thalion arrives following Mischief's Little
One, Nightshadow Thalion, Aryen's Sweetie.
Lioness Chrysania, Apprentice Herbalist arrives following Mischief's
Little One, Nightshadow Thalion, Aryen's Sweetie.
Wayward Son, Daelus Ta'Ros arrives following Mischief's Little One,
Nightshadow Thalion, Aryen's Sweetie.
Mischief's Little One, Nightshadow arrives from the west.
Kataala spreads its wings and bows to Nightshadow.

Top Dog, Arch Duke Xon De'ker'tu, Black Dragon says, "....."

Landara blinks.

Wayward Son, Daelus Ta'Ros says, "Animal..."

Landara pokes Nightshadow in the arm.

"What?" Nightshadow asks curiously.

Daelus giggles happily.

Duntherk Ta'Ros says, "Ok. That's not quietly."

Top Dog, Arch Duke Xon De'ker'tu, Black Dragon says, "Not exactly
quietly."

Haern, the Hunter says, "Or not so quietly as the case may be."

The corners of Landara's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

Xon grins mischievously at Haern.

Arienne snickers softly to herself.

Daelus nods his head emphatically.

Fort's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

"Oops!" Jocelin exclaims with a bashful expression.

Nightshadow sticks his tongue out and says 'Ack.'

You are reminded of the proud eagle as Nihon enters from the west.

Nightshadow blushes furiously.

The corners of Grimdale's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.

Bonebanker smiles nervously, trying to remain calm as his hands get all
clammy and jittery.

Haern, the Hunter says, "Lets begin."
Haern, the Hunter draws a heavy fur coat around His tall frame and
commands silence from the assembled guests as the marriage ceremony of
Arienne and Bonebanker commences.

Haern, the Hunter says, "Welcome to the union of Arienne and Bonebanker.
We have gathered here to witness as they pledge themselves to one
another and make their intentions known to mortals and Gods alike."

Haern, the Hunter turns His full attention to the bride and groom and a
serious look passes over His features.

Landara bops Nightshadow over the head with her fist.

Nightshadow winces in pain.

Nightshadow sits down.

Starsunder sits down.

Haern, the Hunter says, "Marriage is not to be taken lightly. As you
speak your oaths to each other and to Me, consider the full weight of
the promises you are making. Today you cast aside your former selves and
embark on a future where never is there one without the other."

Today is the 17th of Midsummer, year 100 of the Midnight Age.

The Divine voice of Haern, the Hunter echoes in your head, "Who first
with the oaths?"

You tell Haern, the Hunter, "I will speak first, else I forget it all."

Bonebanker turns to face Arienne and speaks, his voice quavering,
"Arienne, you have shown me the beauty of your soul and insisted upon
knowing mine. Your soul, the only thing more beautiful to me than your
appearance, has touched mine and saved me from myself."

Bonebanker takes Arienne's hands in his, gazes into her eyes, and says,
"In you I have found the deepest, most pure, most complete love. This
love has no boundaries, it infuses my entire being."

Bonebanker lowers his eyes and struggles to maintain his composure.
Fighting back tears he continues, "I am incomplete without you in my
life, and I promise myself to you, here and now, to love and honour for
eternity."

Landara sniffles softly.

Grimdale gives Landara a compassionate hug.

Bonebanker looks back up to meet Arienne's gaze, a solitary silver tear
wetting his tawny fur. "I love thee, Arienne, as you are, were, and will
be. Through whatever joys and tragedies beset us, I'll be laughing and
crying by your side. My strength is yours, for you hold my heart in your
perfect hands. I give myself to you in marriage, for there is no greater
bliss in this world than your love, and I have no greater desire than to
hold you in my arms forever."

The sun begins her downward journey towards eventual sleep, casting
even, full light upon the land.

Bonebanker allows a small smile to cross his face, his eyes alight with
happiness. "I take thee, Arienne as my friend, my lover, my soulmate, my
partner, my confidante, and now as my wife. For as long as the Rhythm
carries us through the universe, I shall love thee. You have made me
whole, complete, and as long as you are in my life nothing can bring me
harm."

You kneel before Arienne, swearing your allegiance to her.

Arienne shuffles over to you and shyly takes your hand in her own.

Lioness Chrysania, Apprentice Herbalist sniffs softly.

Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu says, "For so long I could not put
into words what I wanted to say, to express to our Divine Father, our
friends, our family and to each other as a Vow of my life to you. It
came to me as one was telling me what a horrible person you are."

The corners of Arienne's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu says, "Bone, you and I have served
alongside one another for many years, in the ever service of Eadha, Lord
Haern, serving the wilds. In my early years I spent much of it quietly
listening to everything I could absorb without saying or contributing
much, really. But I learned a lot. You were going through a personal
hell of your own, from love to pain to death, and back again. I know
that hell all too well. I walked a mile in those shoes to return a
stronger, more powerful soul, and this I can see is true for you."

Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu says to you, "Let no one witness this
wedding under any misconceptions that I am misguided, ignorant of the
path you've been floating along in all these years... Let no one believe
anything
but what you and I know already to be true.";
Jocelin's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.;
Landara sniffles softly.;
Landara leans on Grimdale seeking consolation.;
Grimdale's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.;
Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu says, "I know what he's been through.
I know what he's done. I've done much of the same things in my life. And
I stand here today having survived all that as does he. And with the
blessings of our Lord, our Divine Father, we are cleansed of our past,
and start anew as one, where Husband and Wife are two halves of a single
heartbeat.";
Starsunder sniffles softly.;
The Divine voice of Haern, the Hunter echoes in your head, "You have
rings as
well?"

Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu says to you, "What you bring to me,
my love, my life.. is something that many take for granted. The ability,
to be whole again. To you, before the entire realm, I avow my heart, my
body, my love, my all.. as your wife, for all time."

Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu turns to gently nod with a teary
glance, indicating her completion.

Tears fill Landara's eyes and begin to slowly run down her face.

Chrysania breaks down and sobs uncontrollably.

A fiery phoenix tells you, "Yes Master."
A fiery phoenix gives a platinum wedding band to Haern, the Hunter.

A fiery phoenix tells you, "Yes Master."
A fiery phoenix gives a platinum wedding band to Haern, the Hunter.

Lioness Jocelin Forestwalker, Apprentice Aide wipes her tear-stained
face and sighs gently.

Nightshadow tells you, "This is so perfect..."

Tears fill Starsunder's eyes and begin to slowly run down his face.

You tell Haern, the Hunter, "Eadha, we ask for Your blessing upon these
rings and upon our union. We are honoured by Your presence, and our joy
is heightened that through our service to You we have found each other."

You gaze deep into the soul of Arienne, your heart in your eyes.

Lioness Jocelin Forestwalker, Apprentice Aide looks on the bride and
groom, her eyes pensive, but the glimmer quickly changes to one of hope.

Basko leaves to the west.

Fort's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Starsunder gives Eowyn a compassionate hug.

Eowyn's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Haern, the Hunter looks carefully over the wedding bands and finds that
those their metal reflects the great value of the union that is to be
forged, it is also soft and incapable of enduring.

Arienne blinks.

You tilt your head and listen intently to Haern.

Mischief's Little One, Nightshadow leaves to the west.

Clutching the bands in one hand, Haern stares intently on His closed
fist, infusing the metal with the strength of steel as well as the worth
of platinum.

Haern gives a platinum wedding band to you.

The deepening dusk yields to impenetrable darkness as night claims the
land.

Aden Amaratha arrives following Basko Forestwalker.
You are reminded of the proud eagle as Basko enters from the west.

Haern, the Hunter says to you, "Give this to your soon to be wife as a
token of your union."

You give a platinum wedding band to Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu.

You flash Arienne a joyous smile.

Fort sniffles softly.

Arienne beams broadly.

Nightshadow pets Fort ingratiatingly.

Fort leans on Nightshadow seeking consolation.

Haern gives a platinum wedding band to Duchess Arienne
Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu.Haern, the Hunter says to Arienne, "Give this to your
soon to be husband as a token of your union."

Jocelin snuggles up close to Aden, looking happy and content.

Aden gives Jocelin a compassionate hug.

Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu reaches for Bonebanker's hand and
slides the band onto his finger.

Haern takes some wood and lights it with His tinderbox, causing it to
erupt into a soothing fire.

Haern, the Hunter says, "To forge this new bond, all others must first
be set aside. Be rid of your former, solitary selves and embark on a new
future where loneliness is forgotten."

The warmth of the merry campfire drains away your tensions and worries.

Haern, the Hunter casts a branch of holly onto the fire, which eagerly
turns the wood into ash.

Haern, the Hunter says, "Today you begin anew with a pledge of faith and
trust in one another, a pledge that superscedes all others."
Haern, the Hunter takes a branch of white birch and tosses it onto the
fire. The flames lick away at the wood and take on a clean ivory hue.

Haern, the Hunter says, "Today your friends and family gather with good
wishes for your future together. May your marriage be fertile and
prosperous."

Haern, the Hunter casts a green willow branch onto the fire which begins
to smolder, emitting a stream of smoke. As the flames dwindle, the hot
coals underneath become visible, glowing steady and strong.

The campfire dies down some and smolders more heavily.

Daelus stokes the campfire and adds another piece of wood to the flame.

Daelus sits down.

Haern pokes Daelus in the arm.

Daelus nods his head at himself.

Nightshadow grins mischievously at Daelus.

Wayward Son, Daelus Ta'Ros says, "Oh."

Landara snickers softly to herself.

Basko's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Wayward Son, Daelus Ta'Ros says, "Was that supposed to go out?"

Haern chuckles long and heartily.

Nightshadow snickers at Daelus.

Haern, the Hunter says, "Yes."
Lil' Nymph, Landara Forestwalker, Silver Lily says to Daelus, "Yes."

Arienne snickers softly to herself.

Haern, the Hunter casts a green willow branch onto the fire which begins
to smolder, emitting a stream of smoke. As the flames dwindle, the hot
coals underneath become visible, glowing steady and strong.

Nightshadow looks at Haern and covers his mouth with his hand to hide a
grin, but fails to hide the amused twinkle in his eyes.

Basko pats Daelus in a friendly manner.

Aden grins mischievously at Daelus.

The campfire dies down some and smolders more heavily.

"Oops!" Daelus exclaims with a bashful expression.

The campfire dies down some and smolders more heavily.

With a final spark, the campfire goes dark and emits a large cloud of
smoke.

Aden Amaratha says to Daelus, "Always up to no good...."

Haern, the Hunter says, "As the fire dies, this ceremony is complete. In
the eyes of the Garden and all Gods, your bond is forged."

Lil' Nymph, Landara Forestwalker, Silver Lily says to Daelus, "Now leave
it alone."

Animal cries echo across the wilderness rejoicing the marriage of
Arienne and

"Woot!" Basko shouts excitedly.

Jocelin claps her hands together merrily.

Duchess Arienne Tl'uncre-De'ker'tu.
She has taken the hand of Jhitishu Bonebanker Kal'Adun in marriage.

"Woot!" Vhaillor shouts excitedly.

Haern's mouth turns up as His face breaks into a smile.

"Woot!" Nihon shouts excitedly.

"Woot!" Landara shouts excitedly.

Basko Forestwalker says, "Congrats!!!!!"
Basko cheers wildly!Arienne beams broadly at you.Aden happily emotes,
"Yay!"

"Woot!" Fort shouts excitedly.

You see Mischief's Little One, Nightshadow Thalion, Aryen's Sweetie
shout, "CONGRATULATIONS BONEBANKER AND ARIENNE!!!"

Penned by my hand on the 12th of Slyphian, in the year 100 MA.


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