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Roleplay from Sinted Dacara
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Sinted stood in the temple in the
beautiful city of Aix, where a mass of people had gathered in and around the
temple- all dressed quite pretty. He stood there with a very important task,
to wed Archbischop Aeolus Ironsun and Lady Tsukiko D'Anglos, both from the
Diocese of Aix.
While Sinted stood at the altar on the highest spot in the temple, it was the
Royal couple that drew all attention. He was in a very stylish black costume
while she had the prettiest white wedding dress one could have ever seen.
Hair was stylished and you could not get the smile off their faces. A happy
couple indeed, surrounded by flowers everywhere and family and close friends
on the first rows, people from the Diocese and Ibladesh beyond that and far
far around the temple. Everyone was excited for the ceremony to begin when
suddenly Sinted spoke.
“Friends, we have gathered here today to give two very special people the
most special day out of their lives. One they will never forget, one they
will forever cherish. “
Ten thousands of people cheered, it was a deafening sound.
“It is an honour for me to be chosen for this task by Archbischop and close
friend Aeolus Ironsun. Let the ceremony begin.
Let us all remember who we are celebrating here and today. Archbischop
Aeolus, once Pontifex of the great Ibladesh, writer of several books for the
Church and now Duke of Aix and Archbischop of the second Theocracy of our
Church on this island. Countess Tsukiko, from the honourable and loyal
D’Anglos family, founders of the Empire of Ibladesh, now Countess of Lorient
and soon be taking a step into the Royalness of life.”
Again, everyone cheered. It was so loud and long that Sinted had to wait a
bit before going on.
“Let us thank the Gods who by no doubt brought this beautiful people
together. And I quote:
May Ramsus guide us, may Sartan strengthen your arm, may Tersea lead you to
glory and may Kokini smile upon you
[Book Of Prayers 35:11-a]
May our Gods bless this Royal couple on this big day, may they bless them
every single day of their marriage. May the Gods bless everyone!”
While the crowd was cheering, Pontifex Sinted gave the couple a sign that it
was their turn.
“And now, the vows!”
Two officials of the church stood up, one came from the right side, one from
the left. They held a big red shiny pillow with a golden edge to it. On top
of those pillows was a big golden ring. Both approached the couple from their
side and stopped next to them. One could hear a needle fall on the ground.
Both Archbischop Aeolus and Countess Tsukiko stood up while looking deep in
each other’s eyes. The Archbischop took the ring from the pillow and
continued:
"My beloved Tsukiko, you are the most adorable Lady I've ever met and my
heart is beating fast at this moment. I hereby swear in front of my patron
goddess Tersea to be there for you as long as I live. My eyes shall watch
you, my ears shall listen to your adorable voice, and my arms shall protect
you. From now on you shall be the only women in my life."
“Lady Tsukiko D’Anglos, Countess of Lorient, take this ring as symbol for my
eternal love.” And he put the ring on Lady Tsukiko’s finger.
Countess Tsukiko, deeply touched by the words of her soon to be husband, took
the ring from the pillow and continued with her vows:
“Life is a great adventure, that you cannot sit and watch go by. You must
become part of the life cycle, to share the adventure with others. Ever since
I meet Aeolus, my life has become one great adventure, and one that I wish
and want to explore with Aeolus.
Therefore, I stand here before all to see and hear my words. In front of the
Goddess Tersea, I announce my love of Aeolus Ironsun, the high Elder and
saint for the Goddess Tersea.
As a member of the D'Anglos family, I offer my hand in marriage to Aeolus, to
give him my love, to share my life with his life, and to create a family that
will bond both the Ironsun and D'Anglos family together in front of the Great
Goddess Tersea. However, what is more important, I offer myself to be his
wife, his love, and his mate, may I love him forever and a day.”
“Archbischop Aeolus Ironsun, Duke of Aix, take this ring as symbol for my
eternal love.” And she put the ring on Archbischop Aeolus’ finger.
Sinted Dacara
Guild Leader of Church of Ibladesh and Pontifex of Ibladesh, Ambassador of
Ibladesh
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Roleplay from Sinted Dacara (6 days, 3 hours ago)
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Sinted spoke: “These rings are the
symbols of the vows here taken; circles of wholeness; perfect in form. These
rings mark the beginning of a long journey together filled with wonder,
surprises, laughter, tears, celebration, grief and joy. May these rings glow in
reflection of the warmth and the lives that flow through the wearers today.”
Both were now deeply touched by the words of the vows, and so was the whole
crowd. Many women had to grab for a handkerchief, many men had difficulties
showing they would not cry.
Sinted smiled and continued, feeling the emotion of the almost complete
marriage.
“Sir Aeolus Ironsun, Archbischop of the Diocese of Aix, Duke of Aix, do you
here in the presence of these witnesses declare your commitment to Lady
Tsukiko D’Anglos, Countess of Lorient, and choose her as the one with whom
you wish to spend your life? Do you pledge to endure all of the difficulties
which life may offer, even as you look forward to sharing the joys to be
experienced together? “
“I do.”
“Lady Tsukiko D’Anglos, Countess of Lorient, do you here in the presence of
these witnesses declare your commitment to Sir Aeolus Ironsun, Archbischop of
the Diocese of Aix, Duke of Aix and choose him as the one with whom you wish
to spend your life? Do you pledge to endure all of the difficulties which
life may offer, even as you look forward to sharing the joys to be
experienced together?”
“I do.”
Sinted spoke his final sentence, the most important one.
“Then I hereby, Archbischop Aeolus Ironsun and Countess Tsukiko D’Anglos,
with the power of the Gods and Church vested in me, pronounce you husband and
wife! You may kiss the bride!”
“Archbischop Aeolus and Lady Tsukiko kissed and the whole crowd cheered.”
Sinted Dacara
Guild Leader of Church of Ibladesh and Pontifex of Ibladesh, Ambassador of
Ibladesh
Roleplay from Abraxas Arrakis
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As the crowd was cheering Abraxas
moves closer to the iron throne of the Archbishop, on which the newly wedded
couple was sitting. Abraxas bows to the floor, clears his throat and speaks:
"Your Majesty the Archbishop of Aix, Your Grace Lady of Lorient, please
accept the gift of House Arrakis and myself." Under his crimson cape he
pulls out a shield, engraved with mystical runes. He continues: "This,
my Lords, is the Enchanted Shield of the Dragonslayer. I have ordered for its
transport from my family home in Jariedma, as it has been a part of my House
for the last two decades. The shield was found by my father in the night when
mad Hamilton Vita was driven out from the Ducal seat of Itorunt city,
afterwards it was gifted to myself, and I, Abraxas of House Arrakis, humbly
offer it to yourself as a token of good wishes for a long and happy life in your
most holy union."
Abraxas takes a short pause before continuing again. "My priests have
blessed the shield with the chants of Ramsus himself, and the shield's
engravings have been remade from pagan symbols to those of our pantheon. May
the shield bring you luck and favor of our gods. House Arrakis stays at your
service, my Lords."
Quickly he bows again before returning back to the enthusiastic crowd.
Sir Abraxas Arrakis
Follower of Ramsus of Church of Ibladesh and Patriarch of Diocese of Aix
Roleplay from Aeolus Ironsun
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Aeolus was stunned and he felt
disorientated for a while. After some time he realized, that he was kissing
the most beautiful women he had ever seen. He also heared loud cheering and
an emotional speak of a close friend. What's more he vaguely was aware of
receiving a beautiful present, a holy shield.
Reality only slowly came back to him as he was walking from the temple to his
palace. Next to him, there was that beautiful woman again, holding his hand
for the whole time and they were followed by nobles and a lot of peasants.
They all seemed to be very happy. Suddenly he stopped walking. The beautiful
woman next to him softly whispered to him:
"Are you alright, Aeolus? You didn't say a word since you kissed me at
the ceremony, my love."
At that moment all senses returned to him and he finally realized that he
just married the love of his life. Also the whole ceremony was in his memory
at once and he recalled every word, Sinted had spoken.
"Oh yes ... yes ... I'm more then alright. I'm in heaven, my Love, I'm
in heaven because of you. I deeply and dearly love you."
Happily he kissed his wife again and after that he was unable to stop smiling
until they finally reached the palace of Aix. They moved to a great,
beautifully decorated hall, followed by all the guests. Tsukiko and Aeolus
polity were directed to an enormous table by Abraxas. There was a delicious
feast. Several dozens of appetizers, and main dishes skillfully were arranged
on the huge dinner table. There was pork, beef, steak, fish, prawn, several
sorts of vegetables and mead as well as wine as if the chef had been trying
to fit everyone's taste in only one meal. Beautifully dressed guards and
captains were positioned in the hall and they all saluted as the bridal
couple walked to the head of the table.
Then Aeolus finally started to speak.
"Friends. I'm most honored to have you all as my guests at this
auspicious event. Pontifex Sinted, I want to thank you for the beautiful
wedding. It means a lot to me that you agreed to conduct the ceremony.
Patriarch Abraxas, thank you for this most generous wedding present. May
Tersea bless you. Patriarch Theuderik, thank you for making all the way to
Aix to honor us with your presence. Thank all of you, for your blessings and
wishes."
At that point Aeolus paused for a moment and took the time to look at his
bride.
"But most of all, I want to thank you, beautiful and noble Tsukiko, for
wedding me. You made me the most happiest man on earth today. Now, let's
feast,my friends. Please eat, drink and share our happiness."
Aeolus Ironsun
Elder Saint of Tersea of Church of Ibladesh and Archbishop of Diocese of Aix,
Duke of Aix
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Roleplay from Aeolus Ironsun
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The feast in Aix went on for
several hours and both Aeolus and Tsukiko seemed to be very happy. To the
surprise of everyone two more courses were served. Several sorts of cheese,
red and white grapes, dried fruits and raisins were brought by servants and
those who still were able to eat were amazed by the taste of the fancy
cakes and confections of pastry.
In the early morning hours the hall was still filled with people. A group
of minstrels was performing a song about love and dedication as a courtier
suddenly noticed two empty seats at the head of the table. After seven
hours of feasting and chatting with the guests, Tsukiko and Aeolus
apparently did manage to silently get away from the hall, while the
people's attention was concentrated on the musicians and artists. Only a
smiling scribe was standing next to the empty seats. After the song he
somehow managed to restrain his smile and spoke to the guests:
"Both the Archbishop and the Countess would again like to thank you
for participating in this festivity. I hope you understand, that they had a
slightly urge for privacy during this beautiful song about love. I honestly
doubt that they will be back anytime soon. Please feel welcome to stay as
long as you please, however. There is plenty of mead and wine left and I
just got report from the kitchen. The chef actually just finished to
prepare another course for you."
That said, the scribe could no longer repress his smile which seemed to
amuse most of the guests and many of them continued to feast, drink and laugh
until sunrise.
Aeolus Ironsun
Elder Saint of Tersea of Church of Ibladesh and Archbishop of Diocese of
Aix, Duke of Aix
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Roleplay from Tsukiko D'Anglos (5 days, 19 hours ago)
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Nervously she listens to Sinted Dacara, not believing that the word he
spoke was meant for her. She was at her wedding, an event she never dreams
of having them since she was a high member of the D'Anglos family. So much
was expected of her, she never dreams that she would meet her love, and
even more get to marry him. The Goddess Tersea has truly honored her by
giving her Aeolus, the only man that she had ever loved.
When it came to her turn to give her bows, she was now too nervous to
speak. Tsukiko took a deep swallow and try to speak, but her voices were
soft as she spoke directly to her loves. Her eyes lock with his as she
spoke, and she was not sure if she was speaking or thinking and sending him
a message through her mind.
She must had been speak for soon Sinted announces them man and wife. Aeolus
move in close kissing her, and she froze forcing Aeolus to hold her to keep
her from fading. The kiss last a very long time, but she wish it lasted
even longer as Aeolus held onto her. She looked up into his eyes and
reached up stroking his cheek. "I love you my husband, and always will."
Aeolus took her in his arms and they headed toward the door of the great
temple. Once on the great steps and in front of all of Aix, Tsukiko smiles
waving to the crowd. Without saying a thing, Tsukiko threw the banquet of
flowers far into the crowd and all the single women quickly charge toward
it. This created an opening allowing Aeolus to lead the way for Tsukiko to
follow as they ran to the great hall.
From one event to the next one, they move into the great hall where all of
their guests and friends were waiting. Everybody was toasting the couples
and with wine and food everywhere, a party started to grows. Then Abraxas
Arrakis stood up and came forth in front of Aeolus and Tsukiko. As he under
the shield, Tsukiko stood up looking at the shield.
"Oh Tersea!" she said with excitement. "It is so
beautiful!"
As everybody, make comment of how great a gift it was, Tsukiko lean forward
kissing Abraxas on his cheek.
"Thank you Abraxas, it is a wonderful gift." She smiles at
Aeolus. "I'm afraid it will be the cause of our first fight, for I am
sure Aeolus will want it hanging in the castle at Aix, and I want it over
my mantle at my castle at Lorient."
Tsukiko sit back down and soon the party was back to drinking and
celebrating as the musicals continue to play. Nobody was dancing, for it
was customs that the Husband and wife do the first dance. Soon Tsukiko
raise her hand up by Aeolus to see, then she clear her throat, and pointed
down at the floor that was clear waiting for everybody to dance.
Lady Tsukiko D'Anglos
Follower of Tersea of Church of Ibladesh, Countess of Lorient
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Roleplay from Aulus Severus of the Scipii (5 days, 16
hours ago)
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Meanwhile, a thousand miles north
… of the jubilations of Ibladesh
and their Sister State, forsaken and alone; a small band of Fontanese
soldiers gathered around the torch held aloft by a Steward on the steps of
the Manor House in Oberndorf. In the light, Lord Aulus Severus folded the
Scout Report in his hand, a grim-set expression that was becoming evermore
commonplace on a face haunted by sleepless nights and the toll of warfare.
Pulling on his gloves, and with wisps of his breathing in the cold night air
circling around, he addressed his men.
“My apologies for waking you all, but we must prepare.” He said sternly as he looked
between the soldiers. “An enemy raiding force is heading in our direction
via Tabost, aside the Main Army in Commonyr. The intent I assume is to
plunder Oberndorf yet again, to burn and harass as they have done before. We
will not let this happen”
Aulus looked down to the ground for a moment.
“Sirion has taken Negev this day,
the Townsland has fallen, along with Al Amarah and Oporto; still rogue.
Montijo is firmly under elven occupation …”
The Lord kept his gaze down as he continued. “Some ask why we will not
surrender. Why we will not capitulate to the Elves, even as they burn and
destroy, even as they slaughter civilians by the thousands. Even as they
starve our cities while our allies in the south buy Looted Food. … Even as
they kill our very Realm.”
Aulus looked up sharply and straightened his posture, firming the tone of his
voice.
“We will not surrender, for we hold true to the Alliance of our
Brother-state, Asena. We honour the declaration of loyalty, the contract of
Union between us, as we do with Westmoor. The Sultanate is not to be betrayed
for convenience, for mere profit or gain. We will not allow their
destruction, not even for the cost of our own. That is what an Alliance
demands. That is what brotherhood entails. That is what the Freedom of
Humanity will take as sacrifice. If our Democracy is to be defeated, if
Fontan is to fall, if the Elves must drive us from the Walls of Krimml, must
starve our people and children into submission, if brave men, knights, Lords
and Cavaliers, each a Hero and each a Democrat, must lay down their lives
with selfless devotion for all that they hold dear then they shall do it. WE
shall do it. We here; men of Fontan - Soldiers of Democracy - Loyalists to
our Allies and defenders of Humanity. WE shall NOT Yield, We will not allow
Elven Republican Tyranny to install itself unopposed over our lands, to have
their Godless religions corrupt our people, their Hegemony to rule the North
of East Continent. If we are to die, if Fontan is to die, if that is the
price of our Honour, our Loyalty to our friends and Alliances. If after all
the bloodshed this War has caused there is yet to be more demanded then we
shall give it freely. We shall not stand by and watch our allies suffer for
our own promotion. We shall not betray our word. We are Fontanese!” Aulus shouted, only just realising
that his rant had risen to an unrestrained fury. It didn’t matter, for his
men were fired up, they shared the pent-up anger, the frustration. They had
endured this war for years just as he had. They would not forsake
those they were allied to, those they were obliged to defend. They would
not stand selfishly by while friends and comrades fought an impossible war.
Such betrayal was beyond thought or acceptance.
The five men gathered cheered, raising their arms high, swords that looked
aflame in the torchlight, armour blazing, and souls and spirit alight. The
rallying had done what was necessary, it had burnt out the sullied, beaten
down heart and set in its place a core of energy and reignited devotion.
“Now men” said
Aulus, determined and resolved, “we set ourselves readied for the invaders.
They are many our number, but we’re used to that. The odds have never been in
our favour.” He smiled for a moment. “Let us continue the fight as we
always have. For Fontan! For Democracy! …”
“… For Victory!” came the cry from the Fontan Unit.
Then, as silently the men prepared themselves for slaughter, Aulus looked to
the lightless sky, and muttered a few, desperate words.
"May Sartan be with us" ...
Far the south; in Ibladesh - not a sword stirred.
Sir Aulus Severus of the Scipii
Believer of Church of Ibladesh, Count of Oberndorf
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