>[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: 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, Scout Ralttom, Holy Mage Entyycement who is sitting, Cleric Marrkie who is sitting, Battle Empath Acynarian, Monk Myntern, Priestess Katrien, Cleric Iljanos, Sister Dawnira, Raas, 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, 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.

>Ssenkahdavic nods to Sorenne.

>Sorenne smiles as she takes her place in the front.

>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.

>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.


Sorenne waves.
>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."

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."

>Sorenne leans on Ssenkahdavic.

Sorenne pokes Tergou in the ribs.
>Barchus asks, "Do distracting toys include yer date?" >Barchus ducks his head.
>Addlestone asks, "Ya her guard?"
>Addlestone giggles at Ssenkahdavic.
>Addlestone gives Ssenkahdavic a little prod between the shoulder blades.

A sweet pure note from a flute pierces through the chatter of the guests, signaling the start of the ceremony.

>(Commodus slowly walks towards the altar as he glances at the crowd with a beaming smile.)

>You 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.

>Commodus bows to Smegul.

> Joined by an accompaniment of violins, the hidden flutist begins to play a traditional Elothean wedding melody.

>(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.

>Smegul hums to himself.
>Allurana lets out a hearty cheer for Smegul! >Ellsdragon takes off a snake charm.
>Ryeka smiles at Smegul.
>Salbir glances at Smegul.
>Katrien gazes at Smegul.
Vytoria beams at Smegul!
>Tergou hums to himself.
Raas grins at Smegul.
>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.
>Crory pats Smegul on the back.

>Amberre smiles as she glides gracefully down the aisle waving at all her friends and throwing smooches.

>You 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.

>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.

>Sorenne beams at Cetacea!
Smegul beams at Cetacea!
>Vytoria beams at Cetacea!
>Salbir glances at Cetacea.
>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!
>Markhor beams at Cetacea!
>Rehoboam beams at Cetacea!

>Sorenne says, "As I stand here today before you, one thought is foremost on my mind at this wondrous moment."
>Katrien smiles then comments how beautiful the bride looks
>Sorenne grins.
>Katrynya smiles at Smegul.

>Sorenne teasingly exclaims, "It's about time you two got here!"
>Sorenne winks.
>Cetacea giggles.
>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."
>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."
>Sorenne gets a worn leather-bound volume of "The Immortals" from inside her reticule.
>Sorenne opens her leather-bound volume.

>Sorenne says, "Smegul, Cetacea, please join hands, and kneel to receive the blessings of the Divine Ones."
>Smegul holds hands with Cetacea.
>Sorenne gets a stick of incense from inside her reticule. (followed by the usual lighting incense procedure)
>Cetacea kneels down.
>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.
>Sorenne picks up a stick of burning incense.
>Sorenne gets a worn leather-bound volume of "The Immortals" from inside her reticule.
>Sorenne waves a stick of burning incense at Smegul and some smoke comes from it and settles on him.
>Sorenne waves a stick of burning incense at Cetacea and some smoke comes from it and settles on her.
>Sorenne kneels down.
>Sorenne bows her head.

>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"

>Sorenne quietly says, "Amen."
>Sorenne smiles as she places her hand on Smegul and Cetacea's clasped hands.

>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. "
>Smegul bows his head.
>(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?"
>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.
>Cetacea says, "I do."
>Sorenne beams!
>Smegul gazes at Cetacea.
>Amberre just hugged Cetacea.
>Ryeka smiles at Cetacea.
>Sorenne puts her incense in her reticule.

>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.
>Sorenne gets a platinum ring bearing the crest of the Warrior Mage Guild from inside her reticule. (oops!)
>Sorenne puts her ring in her reticule.
>Smegul says, "I don't think that's the right ring..."
>Smegul squints.
>Sorenne grins.
>Sorenne coughs.
>(Sorenne surreptitiously cleans off the cobwebs from the rings.)
>Roselie giggles at Sorenne.
>Ryeka chortles softly at some secret joke.
>Sorenne beams!
>Sorenne offers Cetacea a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design.
Sorenne moves a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design to her right hand.
>Cetacea accepts Sorenne's wedding band.
>Sorenne offers Smegul a gold wedding band etched with an ivory and animite design.
>Smegul accepts Sorenne's wedding band.

>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."

>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."
>Sorenne says, "Speak now of your vows, witnessed by your friends, and the almighty Gods."

>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."
>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."

>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!
Cetacea wobbles, looking a bit faint.
>Commodus mumbles a word of general praise.
>Allurana beams at Smegul!
>Smegul winks at Cetacea.
>Vytoria praises Smegul.
>Rehoboam smiles at Smegul.
Cetacea offers Amberre a bouquet of fresh white roses tied with a shimmering gold ribbon.
>Amberre accepts Cetacea's rose bouquet.
>Cetacea accepts Smegul's wedding band.
>Cetacea beams at Smegul!
>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.
>Marrkie smiles at Smegul.
>Cetacea inhales a great swallow of air.
>Naria smiles at Smegul.

>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.

>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.

Katrien observes Smegul with fascination.
>Smegul grins 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.
>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.


> The soft chime of ringing hooves fills the palm grove, and a unicorn suddenly appears, leaping out of midair!

It lands gracefully, shakes its mane, and then slowly it makes its way through the seated guests.

It arrives at the altar and gently nudges Sorenne's hand before it gently places a Saemaus Kiss rose in her hand.

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.

>(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".

>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."

>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.
>Smegul kisses the rose solemnly to affirm his vow.

>Smegul offers Sorenne a Saemaus' kiss rose.
>Sorenne offers Cetacea a Saemaus' kiss rose.
>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."

>Sorenne beams! >Ryeka's face lights up with joy.
>Entyycement gets an impish statement on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.

>Sorenne says, "In the name of Saemaus, and blessed by Hodierna and Harawep, I now pronounce you man and wife."

>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.
>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.