l sorenne>You see Divine Legend Sorenne Naxela, a S'Kra Mur Cleric.
She has slitted amber eyes, black scales and a slender tail.
She is young for a S'Kra Mur.
A brilliant orb of rippling cerulean light hovers like a will-o-wisp, following her dilligently.
She is in good shape.

She is holding a worn leather-bound volume of "The Immortals" in her right hand.
She is wearing an ivory Harmony rose, a silver kathla of ten exquisitely carved agate panels that depict events surrounding the life of Hav'roth, a ritual robe of fluent silk embroidered with rich platinum threads, a sleek black gown of fine spidersilk adorned with tiny groupings of faceted onyx beads along its square neckline, some silver-hued slippers, a jadeite gwethdesuan and a black velvet reticule.
>Smegul kneels down.
Salbir gets a worn leather-bound volume of "The Immortals" from inside her red-leather satchel.
>l ssenGweneyth smiles at Ralttom.
>You see Gods' Hand Ssenkahdavic Ardinez, an Elf.
He has pointed ears and crystal green eyes. His platinum hair is short and thick, and is worn loose, tucked behind his ears. He has ebon skin.
He is young for an Elf.
He has a large, thick, bristling mustache on his upper lip and a long fuzzy beard.
He has a tattoo of a dark-robed priest kneeling before a dusty altar on his chest.
A dim orb of rippling cerulean light hovers like a will-o-wisp, following him dilligently.
He is in good shape.

He is holding a bastard sword in his right hand.
He is wearing a tin scorpion trinket, a tin Commoner trinket, a black leather hand-tooled highwayman's belt, a black eyepatch vividly stained with crimson blood, some voluminous hooded robes, a smoky topaz Commoner bauble, a lapis lazuli Commoner bauble, a white leather carving case secured with a spherical jade clasp, a gold medallion symbolizing dedication to Everild, a gold medallion symbolizing dedication to Urrem'tier, some black leather hand-tooled boots, a platinum eyebrow ring, some shifting silk trousers, a polished copper monocle, a sturdy backpack, a black leather sheath, a sturdy weapon harness, a smoking-jacket and a pilgrim's badge.
Elennah says, "I'm not dressed for the dead, my pardons."
>Markhor just hugged Wonn.
Gexco exclaims, "Wow!"
>Wonn scratches Ravennesque's back. Ravennesque smiles blissfully.
>Meanne fiddles with her hair until it is coiled in an upswept twist.
>Barchus just tickled Wonn.
>Garshon shakes Ssenkahdavic's hand.
>Gexco says, "Lotsa peoples"
Meanne just hugged Barchus.
>Goou grins.
Naria chuckles.
Entyycement gasps at Hegemonic!
Goou just nudged Hegemonic.
Markhor just hugged Jarle.
Rehoboam asks, "21? where at?"
Sorenne waves.
Roselie smiles at Sorenne.
Salbir exclaims, "Wonn here to?!"
>Mihalia snuggles up to Kovan.
Markhor just hugged Batutisz.
>Vytoria scoots over a little closer to Rehoboam.
Rehoboam scratches Sorenne's back. Sorenne smiles blissfully.
>Ravennesque snuggles up to Wonn.
Ryeka babbles something incoherent at Hegemonic.
>The bandages binding Elynden's chest become useless and fall apart.
Elynden unwraps her bandages.
>Wonn grins at Barchus.
Matrina stops singing.
>Sorenne says, "Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, the ceremony will start soon. I would like to request that out of respect for the bride and groom on this special occasion, please remove your snake charms and other potentially distracting toys, keep your orbs quiet, heal all your bleeders, or if you can survive it, don't tend them throughout the ceremony."
>Ryeka nods to Naria.
>Orielis smiles at Sorenne.
>Naria asks, "You have to dress differently for them?"
>Markhor just hugged Sorenne.
>Addlestone asks, "And of all the things you fergot, this wedding wasn't one of 'em?"
Naria raises an eyebrow in Elennah's direction.
>Sorenne smiles.
>Gexco babbles incoherently.
Hegemonic says, "Down at Adan'f"
>Salbir asks, "so when is Zoha gonna be?"
Salbir giggles.
Gexco bites Ssenkahdavic!
>Goou grins.
>Mihalia grins at Kovan.
>A wisp of spectral fire sweeps about Crory briefly.
>Ravennesque smiles at Sorenne.
Sorenne sweetly says, "If anyone has any objections, you may bring your issues to my personal guard over here. He will deal with you.. ahem..your complaints appropriately."
>Ralttom chuckles.
>Wonn says, "wouldna miss it"
>Hegemonic grins at Addlestone.
>Ralttom takes a seat near Gweneyth.
>The bandages binding Elynden's left eye become useless and fall apart.
Elynden unwraps her bandages.
Wonn grins at Addlestone.
Sorenne leans on Ssenkahdavic.
>Wonn pokes Addlestone in the ribs.
>Elynden exclaims, "There!"
Mihalia takes off a snake charm.
Ssenkahdavic folds his arms across his chest.
Sorenne says, "That goes for you too, Tergou."
>Tilrythran closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.
>Roselie takes a seat.
Sorenne pokes Tergou in the ribs.
>Addlestone laughs!
>Barchus asks, "Do distracting toys include yer date?"
>Mihalia opens a lacey-white gift bag.
>Barchus ducks his head.
>Katrynya chuckles at Sorenne.
Entyycement grins at Goou.
>Mihalia closes a lacey-white gift bag.
>Addlestone asks, "Ya her guard?"
>Addlestone giggles at Ssenkahdavic.
Elennah squints at Barchus.
>Mihalia opens a deep amaranth thigh bag.
>Katrien giggles at Barchus.
>Crory grins at Barchus.
>Ralttom chuckles at Gweneyth.
Mihalia puts her charm in some Fae robes of iridescent silk ending in a long train.
>Elynden closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.
>Meanne gently presses a tiny button protruding from a diminutive golden frog's back.
The golden frog shudders suddenly and ceases all movement.
>Strange wisps of spectral flame streak and whorl around Crory.
>Sabashtin takes off a snake charm.
>Marrkie grins at Sorenne.
>Gweneyth just tickled Barchus.
>Entyycement giggles at Barchus.
Mihalia closes a deep amaranth thigh bag.
>Katrynya just kissed Blazzon.
>Addlestone gives Ssenkahdavic a little prod between the shoulder blades.
Katrien shakes her hips, ringing the bells on her belt.
>Barchus squirms.

A sweet pure note from a flute pierces through the chatter of the guests, signaling the start of the ceremony.
>Sabashtin puts his charm in his haversack.
Addlestone asks, "How is ya, mate?"
>Gexco snorts, loudly.
>Miabelle pokes Sabashtin in the ribs.
Gexco leans over and licks Katrien.
Crory rummages through a pale spidersilk backpack embroidered in silver with an overstuffed albatross with a frantic look of loss.
Ralttom whistles a few soft, twittering notes.
>Ryeka nods to Naria.
>Blazzon just kissed Katrynya.
>Mihalia says, "Uh oh"
>Sabashtin leans over and licks Miabelle.
>Katrien shivers.
>Elynden nods to Ryeka.
>Garshon puts his moonshine in his spidersilk backpack.
Gweneyth grins at Ralttom.
>Katrynya grins at Blazzon.
>Gexco bats his eyelashes.
Orielis closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.
>Ravennesque says, "Shhhh"
>Mihalia says, "I nae remember how ta make Stud here silent."
>Tergou sighs.
>Barchus grins at Mystanya.
>Tergou says, "I was so excited, too."
>Sabashtin grins at Allurana.
>Gexco bites Ssenkahdavic!
>Gexco snickers.
(Mihalia points to the Orb.)
>Ellsdragon leans on Magmus.
Allurana takes off a snake charm.
>Blazzon just tickled Katrynya.
Ellsdragon just hugged Meanne.
>(Commodus slowly walks towards the altar as he glances at the crowd with a beaming smile.)

>l commodusYou see Bestest Best Man Commodus Aurielius, an Elothean Paladin.
He has tilted almond-shaped dark eyes. His black hair is short and fine, and is worn parted down the center. He has fair skin.
He is fairly young for an Elothean.
He is clean shaven.
He is in good shape.

He is wearing some glossy black leather dress boots, some darned blue socks, some soft midnight blue cotton pants with silver embroidery along the seams, an elegant spidersilk traveler's backpack, a spidersilk traveler's haversack, a glossy black ring set with a tiny crystal star, a heavy black greatcoat, a dark grey wool jacket with a black braided high-collar, a spidersilk doublet embroidered with a paladin walking alongside a fierce lion, a boutonniere made of a single pink carnation surrounded by two white roses and a fitted black silk shirt with carved onyx cufflinks.
>Allurana puts her charm in her spidersilk backpack.
>Commodus bows to Smegul.
>Katrynya chuckles.
>
Joined by an accompaniment of violins, the hidden flutist begins to play a traditional Elothean wedding melody.
>Katrynya giggles.
>Magmus leans on Ellsdragon.
>Ellsdragon takes a seat.
>Katrynya squirms.
>Katrynya grins at Blazzon.
Gexco bows to Smegul.
>Matrina leans on Markhor.
>(Smegul walks behind Commodus, taking his place at the altar)

You see Harawep's Chosen Smegul Mijnestead, an Elothean.
He has tilted almond-shaped dark eyes. His dark brown hair is short and wavy, and is worn slicked back away from his face. He has dark skin.
He is in his prime for an Elothean.
He is in good shape.

He is wearing some black silk pants shot through with narrow bands of blackened steelsilk, a black silk shirt with carved spider-shaped ruby buttons down the front, a pair of dark leather boots clasped with blood-red ruby spiders, some dark wool socks embroidered in colorful thread with the Cleric Guild crest, a pair of highly polished gold cufflinks set with large darkened rubies, a black rose secured by a gold pin with a spider-shaped ruby head, a somber night-black faceted spinel ring with a brushed animite band, a black leather haversack, a blazing scarlet fire-rose with obsidian ribbons, a dark leather armband set with a radiant orb etched with SMEGOD, a steel kyanite gwethdesuan and a silver jadeite gwethdesuan.
>Hegemonic grins.
>Jarle begins to lecture Markhor on the proper use of the targeted magic skill.
>Smegul hums to himself.
>Commodus joins Sorenne's group.
Markhor begins to listen to Jarle teach the targeted magic skill.
>Maylae leans on Markhor.
>Allurana lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
>Ellsdragon takes off a snake charm.
>Ryeka smiles at Smegul.
>Blazzon just kissed Katrynya.
>Ellsdragon puts his charm in his black rucksack.
>Salbir glances at Smegul.
>Markhor smiles at Matrina.
>Katrien gazes at Smegul.
Vytoria beams at Smegul!
>Tergou hums to himself.
Raas grins at Smegul.
Smegul joins Sorenne's group.
>Gexco exclaims, "Hey Smegie!"
>Gexco shakes Smegul's hand.
>Daxlynn smiles at Smegul.
>Crory says, "ah at least the groom is wearin more than his armband"
>Mihalia beams at Smegul!
Rehoboam scratches Smegul's back. Smegul smiles blissfully.
>l[Orchid Lagoon, Palm Grove]
Tall palm trees shelter this sandy grove from the westerly winds, their leafy fronds providing shade to guests who gather here. Waves crash against the nearby beach, and a faint melody floats on the breeze from that direction. Logs have been scattered in a half-circle along the sand, facing a carved driftwood altar. The altar is flanked by a pair of leaping sapphire blue dolphins which hang suspended in the air. You also see a cloth-covered wooden crate.
Also in the room: Bestest Best Man Commodus, Harawep's Chosen Smegul, Shaelynn, Reeve Ellsdragon who is sitting, Divine Legend Sorenne, Gods' Hand Ssenkahdavic, Markhor, Matrina, Maylae, Wraith Wonn, GameMaster Tinsie who is sitting, Crory who is sitting, Master Empath Tilrythran who is sitting, Master Healer Elynden who is sitting, Allurana, Holy Scholar Tenasia, Scout Silive, Vicar Addlestone, Naria, Elennah who is sitting, Conjurer Meanne who is sitting, Sabashtin, Ravennesque who is sitting, Gweneyth who is sitting, Scout Ralttom who is sitting, Holy Mage Entyycement who is sitting, Cleric Marrkie who is sitting, Battle Empath Acynarian, Monk Myntern, Priestess Katrien, Cleric Iljanos, Sister Dawnira, Raas who is sitting, Brother Goou who is sitting, Battle Empath Orielis, War Priestess Mihalia who is sitting, Kovan, Trader Salbir who is sitting, Theorist Garshon, Holy Mage Roselie who is sitting, Adept Magmus who is sitting, Batutisz, Blazzon, Magess Katrynya, Daxlynn who is sitting, Miabelle who is sitting, Fengreve, Lord Marshal Hegemonic, Vytoria who is sitting, Mage Gexco who is sitting, Ryeka who is sitting, Nightsea who is sitting, Father Jarle who is sitting, Mystanya who is sitting, Barchus, Warrior Priest Rehoboam who is sitting, Hypnotist Tergou, Battle Empath Caesious who is sitting, and Nynnia who is sitting.
Obvious exits: west.
>Katrynya just kissed Blazzon.
>Crory pats Smegul on the back.
>Rehoboam scratches Ssenkahdavic's back. Ssenkahdavic smiles blissfully.
>Gexco nods to Crory.
>Rehoboam scratches Ellsdragon's back. Ellsdragon smiles blissfully.
>Gexco chortles softly at some secret joke.
>Elennah mumbles a word of general praise.
>Amberre smiles as she glides gracefully down the aisle waving at all her friends and throwing smooches.

>l amberreYou see Paladin's Jewel Amberre Nasus of Zoluren, a S'Kra Mur.
She has slitted eyes, one grey and one silver, sorrel scales and a slender tail.
She is in her prime for a S'Kra Mur.
She has a tattoo of a pure white unicorn kneeling in a bed of clover on her ankle.
She is in good shape.

She is holding a bouquet of pale pink roses surrounding two white roses in the center in her left hand.
She is wearing a majestic velvet crown with flawless white diamond appliques, a pair of brushed silver earrings, a platinum engagement ring set with a dark red ruby teardrop, a sumptuous organza gown seeded with tiny white pearls, a creamy white silk garter with glistening diamonds and delicate white roses, some dainty ivory silk slippers with an ornately carved buckle, a silvery buckskin haversack, a jadeite gwethdesuan and a platinum wedding band embedded with fiery white diamonds and blood red rubies.

>Blazzon grins at Katrynya.
>Gexco just hugged Amberre.
>Gexco gives Amberre a smooch.
>Amberre joins Sorenne's group.
>Commodus beams at Amberre!
>Daxlynn gives Amberre a smooch.
>Salbir asks, "so Zoha the only one you didn't invite?"
>A pair of spectral fiery wings flicker into view around Mihalia, stretching outward in a graceful arc before fading away once more.
Markhor blinks at Maylae.
>Amberre beams at Commodus!
>Mihalia just hugged Amberre.
>Mihalia just hugged Amberre.
>Cetacea smiles nervously as she views the crowd before her. Her hands tremble slightly as she holds her bouquet and prepares to walk towards her fate. With a glance upwards to the heavens, she makes her way to Smegul's side.

>You see Sweetest Rose Cetacea Panthrua, an Elothean Empath.
She has tilted almond-shaped violet eyes. Her auburn hair is very long and curly, and is worn tied back. She has fair skin.
She is in her prime for an Elothean.
She has a tattoo of a white rose encircled by a blood-stained thorny vine on her ankle.
She is in good shape.

She is holding a bouquet of fresh white roses tied with a shimmering gold ribbon in her left hand.
She is wearing a long sparkling white gossamer veil studded with tiny heart-shaped diamonds, a pair of ivory rosebud earrings, some fine Elothean gold bracelets, a pair of white satin elbow-length gloves decorated with tiny seed pearls, a floor-length satin gown with a full hooped skirt embroidered with seed pearls, an ivory spidersilk garter edged in Elven lace and tiny seed pearls, some finely spun spidersilk stockings decorated with tiny heart-shaped diamonds, some iridescent ivory slippers patterned with fishscales, a jadeite gwethdesuan, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, a white watered-silk pouch, a hand-stitched traveler's pack and a gold engagement ring set with a dark red ruby teardrop.
>Orielis just hugged Amberre.
>Amberre gives Gexco a smooch.
The bandages binding Acynarian's left arm become useless and fall apart.
>Belindra joins Sorenne's group.
>Barchus gives Amberre a smooch.
>Blazzon snuggles up to Katrynya.
>Commodus beams at Cetacea!
>Amberre snuggles up to Allurana.
>Blazzon just kissed Katrynya.
>beam cetaAmberre just hugged Orielis.
>You beam at Cetacea!
>Mihalia beams at Cetacea!
>Amberre just hugged Ryeka.
>Gexco cackles at Ssenkahdavic!
>Allurana just hugged Amberre.
Ralttom chuckles at Gweneyth.
Cetacea joins Sorenne's group.
Mihalia makes a feeble attempt to imitate an owl.
>Sorenne beams at Cetacea!
Smegul beams at Cetacea!
>Vytoria beams at Cetacea!
>Salbir glances at Cetacea.
>Mihalia's eyes glisten with a strange red light.
>Addlestone smiles.
>Katrynya snuggles up to Blazzon.
>Gexco bows to Cetacea.
>
The musical ensemble builds to a cresendo, then the strings softly fade till all that is left are the crystal clear notes from the single flute before it fades as well.
Cetacea beams!
>Katrynya lets out a deep sigh of contentment.
>Markhor beams at Cetacea!
>Amberre just hugged Mihalia.
>Katrynya just kissed Blazzon.
>Tenasia just hugged Smegul.
>Rehoboam beams at Cetacea!
>Amberre gives Daxlynn a smooch.
>Glimmering red-gold sparks leap errantly off of Crory's body.
>Sorenne smiles.
Blazzon just kissed Katrynya.
>Blazzon snuggles up to Katrynya.
>Blazzon just hugged Amberre.
>Gexco leans on Katrien.
>Sorenne says, "As I stand here today before you, one thought is foremost on my mind at this wondrous moment."
Salbir says, "they look so lovely......for a couple who aren't S'kra that is"
Daxlynn smiles at Amberre.
>Katrien smiles then comments how beautiful the bride looks
>Katrynya smiles at Amberre.
>Sorenne grins.
>Katrynya smiles at Smegul.
>The soft white glow fades from around Crory.
>Sorenne teasingly exclaims, "It's about time you two got here!"
>Gexco just tickled Amberre.
>Sorenne winks.
>Katrynya grins at Salbir.
>Cetacea giggles.
>(Elennah perks an eyebrow at Salbir but remains silent as she watches the ceremony.)
>Katrynya chuckles.
>Sorenne says, "Seriously though, I am very honored and proud to announce that we are here today to participate in a most joyous occasion, to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, by acknowledging the union of Smegul Mijnestead and Cetacea Panthrua."
>Salbir raises an eyebrow in Elennah's direction.
>Amberre beams!
>Naria chuckles to herself.
>Sorenne's tail undulates passively.

>Sorenne says, "They have overcome many hurdles and obstacles to reach here. With the gentle guidance of the Gods, they now stand ready... Ready to pledge their love before us and the Immortals."
>Gexco waves to Iljanos.
>A wisp of spectral fire sweeps about Mihalia briefly.
>Katrien perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Sorenne.
>Ralttom leans on Gweneyth.
>Hegemonic gets a thirteen-point star from inside his traveler's pack.
>Sorenne gets a worn leather-bound volume of "The Immortals" from inside her reticule.
>Gexco pokes Iljanos in the ribs.
>Sorenne opens her leather-bound volume.

>Gweneyth scratches Ralttom's back. Ralttom smiles blissfully.

>Sorenne says, "Smegul, Cetacea, please join hands, and kneel to receive the blessings of the Divine Ones."


>Ralttom smiles at Gweneyth.
>Smegul holds hands with Cetacea.
>Sorenne gets a stick of incense from inside her reticule.
>Cetacea kneels down.
>Sorenne puts her volume in her reticule.
>Sorenne drops a stick of incense.
>Sorenne draws forth a bronze ritual knife.
>Sorenne gets a piece of black flint from inside her reticule.
>Ralttom snuggles up to Gweneyth.
>Amberre smiles.
>Sorenne strikes a piece of black flint with a bronze ritual knife while holding it over a stick of incense causing sparks to fly. Some of the sparks land on the incense and with a few quick breaths in the right place Sorenne manages to get a flame going.
>The burning incense glows brighter until it begins to burn steadily.
>A stick of burning incense burns with a pungent odor.
>Ryeka smiles.
>Ralttom grins at Gweneyth.
>Sorenne puts her knife in her reticule.
>Gexco smiles.
>Sorenne puts her flint in her reticule.
>Sorenne picks up a stick of burning incense.
>Sorenne moves a stick of burning incense to her left hand.
>Sorenne gets a worn leather-bound volume of "The Immortals" from inside her reticule.
Gexco scoots over a little closer to Katrien.
>Ralttom grins at Gweneyth.
>Sorenne waves a stick of burning incense at Smegul and some smoke comes from it and settles on him.
>Katrien smiles at Gexco.
>Sorenne waves a stick of burning incense at Cetacea and some smoke comes from it and settles on her.
>Ralttom scratches Gweneyth's back. Gweneyth smiles blissfully.
>Sorenne kneels down.
>Acynarian just left.
>Sorenne bows her head.
>Sorenne waves a stick of burning incense at Cetacea and some smoke comes from it and settles on her.
>Wonn just left.
>Sorenne waves a stick of burning incense at Smegul and some smoke comes from it and settles on him.
>Sorenne recites:

"Blessed Hodierna, Goddess of Light
I call upon thee to bless thy child,
Cetacea, gentle healer to the weak and injured
Keeper of Smegul's heart.
Guide them on their path of love
Let them awake each morning with a smile on their faces."

>A stick of burning incense burns with a pungent odor.
>Sorenne recites:

"Harawep, Dark Goddess of Schemes
I beseech thee, lend aid to thy servant,
Smegul, faithful Cleric in thy Holy Name
Protector of Cetacea's soul.
Shield them from the ugliness of life
Destroy those who would cause harm to this union."

>Sorenne recites:

"Divine Ones, we invoke thee
Gathered together today in love
We ask thee to bless this joining
Of Smegul Mijnestead and Cetacea Panthrua.
Grant our heartfelt requests for this happy couple"

>Mihalia's skin gleams with a fiery lustre, her eyes determined and ready.
>A stick of burning incense burns with a pungent odor.
>Sorenne quietly says, "Amen."
>Sorenne smiles as she places her hand on Smegul and Cetacea's clasped hands.
>Salbir says, "amen"
>Mihalia quietly says, "Amen."
>Sorenne says, "Smegul, Cetacea, nothing is easier than saying words and nothing is harder than living them day after day after day. What you promise today, must be renewed and decided again tomorrow, and tomorrow after that and the tomorrow after that. "
>Mihalia's skin gleams with a fiery lustre, her eyes determined and ready.
>Smegul bows his head.
>Katrynya smiles softly and whispers amen
>Gexco says, "amken"
>(Sorenne gazes solemnly at Smegul and Cetacea.)
>Sorenne sternly asks, "Smegul, do you take Cetacea Panthrua, to be your lawful wedded wife? Do you promise to love, honor, and protect her? Share the good times and achievements as well as the hard times and disappointments? Keep her in sickness and in sorrow and to be faithful to her forevermore?"
>A stick of burning incense burns with a pungent odor.
The cerulean orb of light hovering near Vytoria pulsates, as if ebbing and flowing with its own internal tide.
>Strange wisps of spectral flame streak and whorl around Crory.
>Smegul nods.
>Smegul says, "I do."
>Amberre smiles at Smegul.
>Vytoria smiles at Smegul.
>Sorenne sternly asks, "Cetacea, do you take Smegul Mijnestead, to be your lawful wedded husband? Do you promise to love, honor, and protect him? Share the good times and achievements as well as the hard times and disappointments? Keep him in sickness and in sorrow and to be faithful to him forevermore?"
>Cetacea smiles lovingly at Smegul.
>Ryeka smiles at Smegul.
>Blazzon snuggles up to Katrynya.
>Cetacea says, "I do."
>Blazzon rubs Katrynya gently.
>Katrynya snuggles up to Blazzon.
>Sorenne beams!
>Commodus mumbles a word of general praise.
>Smegul gazes at Cetacea.
>Amberre just hugged Cetacea.
>A stick of burning incense burns with a pungent odor.
>Sorenne puts her volume in her reticule.
>Katrien smiles as she dabs at her eyes
>Ryeka smiles at Cetacea.
>Sorenne puts her incense in her reticule.
>Batutisz cracks his knuckles.
>A warm golden glow wreaths around Mihalia for a moment, trailing off in a cascading shower of shimmering sparks that falls about her.
>Sorenne smiles gently at the couple before her.
>
A large black widow spider makes its way down from a silver cobweb hanging above the altar. Something the spider is carrying glints in the light. It hovers above Sorenne for a moment before two gleaming rings fall from the its grasp and lands safely in Sorenne's hands.
>Sorenne stands up.
>Blazzon rubs Katrynya gently.
Katrien rubs her eyes.
>l sorenneRyeka blinks.
>You see Divine Legend Sorenne Naxela, a S'Kra Mur Cleric.
She has slitted amber eyes, black scales and a slender tail.
She is young for a S'Kra Mur.
A brilliant orb of rippling cerulean light hovers like a will-o-wisp, following her dilligently.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing an ivory Harmony rose, a silver kathla of ten exquisitely carved agate panels that depict events surrounding the life of Hav'roth, a ritual robe of fluent silk embroidered with rich platinum threads, a sleek black gown of fine spidersilk adorned with tiny groupings of faceted onyx beads along its square neckline, some silver-hued slippers, a jadeite gwethdesuan and a black velvet reticule.
>Amberre blinks.
>Daxlynn smiles.
>Crory smiles.
>Addlestone grins.
>Gexco leaps to his feet!
>A stick of burning incense quits smoking.
>Katrynya grins.
>Sorenne gets a platinum ring bearing the crest of the Warrior Mage Guild from inside her reticule.
>Sorenne puts her ring in her reticule.
>Addlestone cracks his knuckles.
>Smegul says, "I don't think that's the right ring..."
>Smegul squints.
>Wonn just left.
>Sorenne grins.
>Sorenne coughs.
>Acynarian dusts herself off.
Tenasia's snake charm coils up off her left arm and drapes its body across her back, from shoulder to shoulder.
>Mihalia grins.
>Ryeka grins.
>Katrynya giggles.
>Katrien smiles as she stiffles a giggle
>Mihalia shivers suddenly, seeming less secure.
>Crory's skin gleams with a fiery lustre, his eyes determined and ready.
>(Sorenne surreptitiously cleans off the cobwebs from the rings.)
>Roselie giggles at Sorenne.
>Ryeka chortles softly at some secret joke.
>Sorenne beams!
>The wings of Sabashtin's boots stretch for a moment.
>Sorenne offers Cetacea a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design.
>Blazzon just hugged Katrynya.
>Sorenne moves a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design to her left hand.
Sorenne moves a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design to her right hand.
>Cetacea accepts Sorenne's wedding band.
>Katrynya snuggles up to Blazzon.
>Sorenne offers Smegul a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design.
>Smegul accepts Sorenne's wedding band.
>Ryeka smiles.
>Sorenne says, "Smegul and Cetacea, you are about to make promises to one another as you exchange your rings."
>Sorenne says, "As you speak your vows, remember that as you live these vows over the years, investing your time and your love and your commitment to one another, the happy times of your life will be twice as joyous, because there will be someone to share those joy with."
>Vytoria smiles at a roughly hewn wedding band made from petrified ebony.
>Sorenne smiles and gently says, "And when life gets tough, it will only be half as bad, because there will be someone by your side to help carry the burden."
>Suddenly the golden snake about Deloria's neck blinks its eyes and wakes, sliding downward to loop around her waist, but not before batting her on the nose with its tail!
>Sorenne says, "Speak now of your vows, witnessed by your friends, and the almighty Gods."
>Katrien gazes upward.
>Smegul says, "Cetacea, you know me better than anyone - you know I've never been one to be very vocal about how much I care about you, but I do."
>A ghostly barrier of spectral flame materializes before Crory, distorting his visage as waves of intense heat wash upward around him.
>Raas just left.
>Cetacea smiles.
>Smegul says to Cetacea, "I promise I'll be the person you long for. Always by your side, always there when you need me. You have always been there for me, and I will always be there for you. I want to be the reason you smile."
>(Salbir looks up to see what Katrien is looking at)
>Smegul says, "Ceta, you know how bad I am with words.. let this ring symbolize all I cannot say. With it I pledge to be by your side forever."
>Ryeka smiles.
>Smegul quietly says to Cetacea, "My heart is in your hands."
>Amberre smiles.
>Smegul offers Cetacea a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design.
>Ryeka beams at Smegul!
>Commodus mumbles a word of general praise.
Cetacea wobbles, looking a bit faint.
>Allurana beams at Smegul!
>Elennah slowly empties her lungs.
>Smegul winks at Cetacea.
>Vytoria praises Smegul.
>Zoura smiles.
>Rehoboam smiles at Smegul.
>Sorenne sniffles.
Cetacea offers Amberre a bouquet of fresh white roses tied with a shimmering gold ribbon.
Nynnia grins.
>Amberre accepts Cetacea's rose bouquet.
>Cetacea accepts Smegul's wedding band.
>A tear runs down Roselie's face.
>Cetacea beams at Smegul!
>A tear runs down Entyycement's face.
>Cetacea slips a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design on her finger. The wedding band glows with a soft radiance, revealing the loving smile on her face.
>Tergou smiles.
>Marrkie smiles at Smegul.
>Cetacea inhales a great swallow of air.
>Acynarian smiles.
>Katrien's face lights up with joy.
>Sorenne smiles at Cetacea.
Gexco beams!
>Naria smiles at Smegul.
>Katrynya smiles.
>Gexco joins Sorenne's group.
>ManaMaximum Harness: 115
Current Harness: 115
>Cetacea says, "I have traveled long in this world alone...with many a dear and wonderful friend, but with no one near and dear to my heart...without someone in which to give the depth of my love. And then in the midst of tragedy and warfare, I found something I never would have expected."
>Cetacea gazes happily at Smegul.
>Commodus casually observes the area.
>Cetacea says, "From the moment we met, I could tell there was something beyond the public image. Something more than what everyone else could see. And I was right. First you brought me laughter, and then love. And now I know you to be, at least where I am concerned, the most loving, most generous, and of course the most attractive man I have ever known."
>Cetacea winks at Smegul.
>Naria clears her throat.
>Acynarian grins.
Katrien observes Smegul with fascination.
>Smegul grins at Cetacea.
>Katrynya grins.
>Naria smiles at Elennah.
>Salbir clears her throat.
>Amberre smiles at Cetacea.
>Cetacea says, "I have long believed that there is a perfect match for everyone out there somewhere. We are fundamental opposites, and yet fit so perfectly that it leaves no doubt that you are my perfect match."
>Cetacea gazes fondly at Smegul.
>Smegul gazes fondly at Cetacea.
>Cetacea says, "Tonight, before our friends and the gods above, I take an oath to you in honor of the greatest love I have ever known. I swear to be by your side in times of crisis as well as times of plenty. I swear to give you all that is mine to give. And most importantly, I swear to love you unto all time."
>Cetacea says, "Take this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion. As the ring is a circle unbroken, with no end, so shall our love be unbroken and without end."
>Cetacea offers Smegul a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design.
>Smegul beams at Cetacea!
>Smegul accepts Cetacea's wedding band.
>Vytoria smiles at Cetacea.
>Gexco's face lights up with joy.
>A tear runs down Entyycement's face.
>Cetacea smiles like she might burst of happiness at any moment.
>Marrkie smiles at Cetacea.
>Smegul slips a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design on his finger. The wedding band glows with a soft radiance, revealing the loving smile on his face.
>Sorenne smiles serenely.
>Rammelavn stops teaching.
>
The soft chime of ringing hooves fills the palm grove, and a unicorn suddenly appears, leaping out of midair!
>Ryeka lets out a deep sigh of contentment.
>Mihalia says, "Nae burst."
>Nynnia blinks.

It lands gracefully, shakes its mane, and then slowly it makes its way through the seated guests.
Gweneyth smiles.
Mihalia grins at Cetacea.
>Addlestone furrows his brow.

It arrives at the altar and gently nudges Sorenne's hand before it gently places a Saemaus Kiss rose in her hand.
>Ryeka beams!
>Naria ducks her head.
>
The unicorn then turns and smiles gently at the loving couple as a ray of light shines through the palm trees. Your eyes follow the rainbow-colored beam as it creates a path for the mystical creature. You watch as it walks along the colorful path and in a blink of an eye, it is gone.
>Katrynya smiles.
>Katrien ponders she feels all warm and fuzzy inside
>Vytoria smiles.
>(Elennah nods slowly, taking that in.)
>Hegemonic grins at Ellsdragon.
>Lycidylia asks something in Gerenshuge.
Daxlynn smiles.
>Katrynya nods to Blazzon.
>Amberre wobbles, looking a bit faint.
>Tilrythran leans back against Elynden with a loving smile.
>Gexco wobbles, looking a bit faint.
>Rammelavn says something in Gerenshuge.
>(Sorenne holds the rose aloft as she calls upon the blessings of the gods.)
>Sorenne gazes at a worn leather-bound volume of "The Immortals".
>Gexco snuggles up to Katrien.
Naria grins at Salbir.
>Sorenne intones:

"Saemaus, cast thine eyes benevolently upon this simple rose
Wild be the rose for the passion and love these two share
Infuse this blossom with all of true love's blessings
Let this flower be a symbol of their union

I call upon gentle Hodierna and beseech Harawep
Smile upon thy children before me, Divine Ones
I invoke the Gods' blessings and good wishes
Joyous be the marriage of Smegul and Cetacea."

>Motes of glimmering cerluean light trail from the cerulean orb as it hovers placidly near Vytoria.
>Rechel puts her charm in her mistsilk cloak.
>Sorenne says, "Take this rose blessed by beloved Saemaus. Place upon it a kiss to symbolize your love."
>Sorenne offers Smegul a Saemaus' kiss rose.
>Ryeka smiles.
Smegul accepts Sorenne's Saemaus' kiss rose.
>Lycidylia grins at Markhor.
>Smegul kisses the rose solemnly to affirm his vow.
>Kovan chuckles at Mihalia.
>Roselie grins at Smegul.
>Smegul offers Sorenne a Saemaus' kiss rose.
>Sorenne accepts Smegul's Saemaus' kiss rose.
>Sorenne offers Cetacea a Saemaus' kiss rose.
>Cetacea accepts Sorenne's Saemaus' kiss rose.
>The bandages binding Rechel's neck soak through with blood as it begins bleeding again.

>Cetacea kisses the rose gently.

The rose is enveloped in a holy light until nothing is left but the invisible bond it symbolized.
>Sorenne says, "May your joys be sweet as spring flowers that grow, As bright as a fire when winter winds blow, As countless as leaves that float down in the fall."
>Amberre beams!
Lycidylia just tickled Rammelavn.
>Sorenne beams!
>Ryeka's face lights up with joy.
>Entyycement gets an impish statement on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>The bandages binding Selvera's abdomen soak through with blood as it begins bleeding again.

The bandages binding Selvera's chest soak through with blood as it begins bleeding again.

>The bandages binding Selvera's tail soak through with blood as it begins bleeding again.

The bandages binding Selvera's back soak through with blood as it begins bleeding again.

>Sorenne says, "In the name of Saemaus, and blessed by Hodierna and Harawep, I now pronounce you man and wife."
Rechel works carefully at tending her wounded neck.
>Rammelavn lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
>Sorenne kneels down and unlocks a cloth-covered wooden crate, then opens it. As she stands back up, a flock of pearl-white doves take to the air, swirling joyously about the happy couple with gentle coos, as though Albreda herself looked down and gave her blessing to them both.
>Rehoboam applauds.
Marrkie beams at Smegul!
>Commodus puckers his lips.
>Mihalia wobbles, looking a bit faint.
>Marrkie beams at Cetacea!
>Cetacea's face lights up with joy.
>Daxlynn gets an impish statement on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Vytoria beams!
>Zoura lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
>Smegul grins.
>Salbir smiles.
Tilrythran lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
>Amberre lets out a hearty cheer for Cetacea!
Acynarian applauds.
Katrynya applauds.
Katrien exclaims, "congrats!"
Allurana applauds.
>Kovan applauds.
Shaelynn gets an impish statement on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Mihalia beams!
Elennah mumbles a word of general praise.
>Sorenne gets an impish statement on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Ellsdragon lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
>Khory applauds.
Rehoboam exclaims, "congrats!"
Tilrythran lets out a hearty cheer for Cetacea!
>Garshon lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
>Magmus lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
Mihalia makes a feeble attempt to imitate an owl.
Smegul kisses Cetacea. And he doesn't seem to want to stop.
Amberre lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
>Goou gets an impish statement on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Commodus lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
>Roselie gets an impish statement on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Fengreve lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
>Ionnest gets an impish statement on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Batutisz gets an impish statement on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Vytoria just tickled Jarle.
Roselie applauds.
Allurana draws forth a razor-edged dueling iltesh.
>Mirjana lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
>Ellsdragon just hugged Smegul.
Commodus lets out a hearty cheer for Cetacea!
>Mihalia lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Cetacea!
>Lycidylia smiles.
>Vytoria gets an impish statement on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Rammelavn lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
>Elynden beams at Cetacea!
Cetacea kisses Smegul. And she doesn't seem to want to stop.
Tilrythran stands up.
Miabelle exclaims, "woo!"
>Mirjana bounces around happily.
Deloria applauds.
Barchus lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
Mihalia lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Smegul!
>Caesious praises Cetacea.
Markhor gets an impish statement on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Jarle grins.
>Entyycement gives Cetacea a smooch.
>Gexco exclaims, "Congrats!"
Allurana pivots in Cetacea's direction and salutes her with her iltesh, bringing the weapon downwards in a precise, fluid movement.
>Elynden beams at Smegul!
>Nionon leans on Tinsie.
>Ryeka gets an impish statement on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Hegemonic applauds.
>Miabelle leaps to her feet!
>Lycidylia says something in Gerenshuge.
Barchus lets out a hearty cheer for Cetacea!
>Nynnia applauds.
Gweneyth lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
Khory grins at Ionnest.
Katrynya exclaims, "How wonderful!"
>Ionnest lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
>Amberre gives Cetacea a smooch.
Lycidylia winks at Smegul.
>Entyycement gives Smegul a smooch.
Naria grins at Smegul.
>Blazzon beams!
Mihalia wobbles, looking a bit faint.
Caesious praises Smegul.
Roselie exclaims, "congratulations!"
>Gexco lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
Mystanya lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Smegul!
>Katrynya snuggles up to Blazzon.
>Blazzon gets an impish statement on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Ryeka leaps to her feet!
>Commodus says, "Congrats you two"
Amberre gives Smegul a smooch.
>Jarle lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
>Gexco lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
Ellsdragon just hugged Miabelle.
Gexco lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
>Allurana puts her dueling iltesh away.
Amberre bounces around happily.
Gexco lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
>Blazzon snuggles up to Katrynya.
Myntern applauds.
>Gexco lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
Vytoria pats Sorenne on the back.
>Ellsdragon stands up.
>Ryeka throws her head back and howls!
>Orielis lets out a hearty cheer for Cetacea!
Ellsdragon waves.
Gweneyth lets out a hearty cheer for Cetacea!
>Cetacea grins.
Ryeka throws her head back and howls!
Roselie leaps to her feet!
>Goou smiles.
>Gexco lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
Caesious applauds.
Ryeka throws her head back and howls!
>Gexco lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
Cetacea stands up.
>Gexco lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul!
>Nynnia leaps to her feet!
Rehoboam stands up.
>Smegul stands up.
>Shaelynn shakes Smegul's hand.
>Amberre does a happy little dance!
Gexco grabs Smegul's arm and shakes him!
>Elennah says something in Gerenshuge.
>Ryeka just hugged Smegul.
Zoura grins.
>Entyycement leaps to her feet!
Salbir glances about with a blank look on her face.
Elennah stands up.
>Cetacea just hugged Amberre.
>Tilrythran happily exclaims, "Congratulations to you both!"
>Goou kneels.
Elennah smiles.
>Ryeka just hugged Cetacea.
>Vytoria leaps to her feet!
Salbir's face lights up with joy.
>Magmus kneels.
>Mystanya stands up.
>Magmus leaps to his feet!
>Zoura leans on Amberre.
>Goou stands up.
>Sorenne just hugged Smegul.
>Rehoboam just hugged Smegul.
Allurana just hugged Smegul.
>Cetacea beams!
Ssenkahdavic leans on Sorenne.
Lycidylia shakes her head at Rammelavn.
Sorenne just hugged Cetacea.
Zoura says, "more family"
>Allurana just hugged Cetacea.
>Gweneyth stands up.
>Smegul gives Nionon a little prod between the shoulder blades.
Ryeka leans on Zoura.
>Rehoboam just hugged Cetacea.
>Marrkie leaps to his feet!
>Nynnia winks at Cetacea.
Crory tries to stand and fails.
>Zoura grins at Amberre.
>Cetacea says, "Thank you all for coming."
>Crory stands up.
Rechel just hugged Cetacea.
>Ralttom leaps to his feet!
Mihalia stands up.
>Tinsie leaps to her feet!
>Sorenne leans on Smegul.
>Rechel just hugged Smegul.
Ryeka grins.
>Zoura just hugged Ryeka.
Daxlynn tries to stand and fails.
Tinsie lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
>Ellsdragon says, "Congrats ya two"
Nynnia gently kisses Cetacea on the cheek.
Ravennesque stands up.
>Ellsdragon smiles.
>Amberre snuggles up to Zoura.
Crory pats Smegul on the back.
Salbir gives Smegul an enthusiastic handshake.
>Ralttom just hugged Gweneyth.
>Gexco exclaims, "Congrats Cetacea and Smegie!"