Firiona Vie Everquest

The Groom stands at the entrance to the chapel and greets the attendees as they arrive. The small outdoor chapel has been decorated with various forms of plant life and flowers to pay homage to Tunare as well as Mithaniel Marr. A blue bird lights on top of one of the stone columns of the circle to observe the pre-dawn event.

Lord Rolandel and Lady Elanil Eledhwen, The parents of the bride.
Lady Marial Shadowbane, The Shelera of the groom.
Lord Stormfollower and Lady Jetamio Wolfheart; Jetamio is the bride’s witness.
Ladayla; The cousin of the groom as well as his witness.
Lady Verlaine Shadowbane; The groom's Family Matriarch.
Lord Uryaistar Narsereg; The highest-ranking member of the House Illumine guild in attendance.
Lady Seana; A Guide of Norrath appointed by Mithaniel Marr to witness the event.
Lord Pirowen; A Guide of Norrath appointed by Tunare to Officiate the Ceremony.
Linella; The granddaughter of Willanaome Bramblerose and a friend of the groom.
Lady Reviak; A Teir`Dal devoted to the cause of Light and a friend of both the bride and groom.
Master Alsurin Sunveil; A friend of the bride and groom.


Once all the guests have arrived, the groom, Lord Uryaistar and the two witnesses take their places in the middle of the room in front of Lord Pirowen.

The Bride enters the room dressed in a fine white silk gown. The skirt is embroidered with gold lace patterns and Dal Elemental runes. You can see small sapphires glittering amongst the lace. The waistband is a gold and silver weave belt with Sapphires set in the silver part and Diamonds in the gold part. The top has a replica of her elementalist rune stone embroidered in the middle of the front. The top is V cut to just above the emblem and is trimmed in gold along the edges. The sleeves have the same gold lace as the skirt part. Her train extends six paces behind her and has many sapphires and diamonds sewn into it... Fluffy is holding up the end.

Sineliniel walks up to stand beside her groom and bows to the officiator. The Koada`Dal Elementalist then turns toward her beloved and they bow to each other before turning back to face the front

Pirowen: Greetings everyone. Thank you for coming to this wonderful service that is about to take place. I ask that you sit quietly, as the service is about to begin. Are there any here so gathered who would defy the will of Mithaniel Marr and Tunare and object to the union of these two hearts and souls?

*The chapel remains silent*

Pirowen: Seeing as none would speak against this union, I ask you Gilliadson and Sineliniel, do you each come here of your own free will?

Gilliadson: I do

Sineliniel: I do

Pirowen: Who gives this Maiden to be Bonded to this Man?

Uryaistar: I give Lady Eledhwen to be Bonded to Sir Shadowbane.

*Uryaistar puts Sineliniel’s hand into Gilliadson’s and takes his seat. *

Pirowen: Gilliadson, do you take this beautiful maiden to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, at full health and in times of bitter defeat, whether successful or unlucky, both advancing through life and stuck in the depths of Norrath, for so long as you both live? Do you promise to love and protect her, from the fires of the heart of Solusek, to the icy peaks of the north, from the vast plains to the even more treacherous Planes, forsaking all others, till you no longer walk these lands?

Gilliadson: I do

Pirowen: Excellent! Now, Sineliniel, do you take this handsome man to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, whether regenerating your health or being attacked by a fierce monster, whether he lies in the danger of Lady Vox or he's sitting peacefully, for so long as you both shall live? And do you promise to love and protect him, from the depths of the Timorous Deep to the shadows of the trees in the Burning Woods, from the halls of Unrest to the halls of Karnor's Castle, forsaking all others, till you no longer walk these lands?

Sineliniel: I do

Pirowen: Let us turn to the ceremony of the rings! A ring is not just a band of silver or gold, with a gem inside. It is a symbol of never ending faith, union, and love. These two have prepared vows for this part of the ceremony.
Gilliadson, place the ring on Sineliniel's finger and recite your vows.

*Gilliadson looks deeply into his Beloved's eyes as he takes her hands in his.*

Gilliadson: My Beloved I am happy that this day is finally upon us. I will honor you and your culture by saying my vows in your traditional tongue.
Nae nada del noss ta ni draa dara uss.
Uss Samiss.
Uss Khess.
Uss Jaliss.
Uss Myne.
Uss Leutha.
Vi tala mia bael dro mia leutha ta dos von mannel taegi aluserna.
Vi khess dos, Sineliniel.
I present you with this token of my love and fidelity to wear as an outward sign of our Bond.
*Gilliadson slides the ring onto Sineliniel's finger. *

Pirowen: Sineliniel, place the ring on Gilliadson's finger and recite your vows.

*Sineliniel looks deeply into the Paladin’s eyes. *
Sineliniel: My Beloved I am happy that this day is finally upon us. I will honor you and your culture by saying my vows in your traditional tongue.
No more are we to be two but one.
One Heart.
One Love.
One Spirit.
One Mind.
One Life.
I bond my soul and my life to you from this day forward.
I present you with this token of my love and fidelity to wear as an outward sign of our Bond.
I love you Gilliadson.
*Sineliniel slides the ring onto Gilliadson's finger. *

Pirowen: I have the great honor of introducing to you all: Gilliadson and Sineliniel as two newly bonded people!



"Gilliadson, you may kiss your bride!" The priest announced ending the ceremony as the sun rose above the horizon bathing the small outdoor temple with it's first rays of the new day. The groom took his bride in his arms and they kissed passionately as the new day also began a new life for them as two souls now bound together into one.
Gilliadson: Vi khess dos Sineliniel Shadowbane.

Sineliniel: Vi khess dos Gilliadson Shadowbane.

Pirowen: I present to you Sir and Lady Shadowbane. Their lives now are bound by my authority as a Guide of Firiona Vie on this day!

The blue bird watches the celebration before flying off to her mistress.

Gilliadson held his new bride's hand as they left the temple. This was by far the happiest day of his life.

She had heard of the ceremony that was going to take place this day so she waited outside the temple on a rooftop with her faithful Wizard servant. The Huntress had no trouble getting to this location overlooking the entrance to the Temple of Marr. When the couple came out, D`Nar could see the idiotic smile on the bride's face. D`Nar could have easily put an arrow through the Koada`Dal's heart but decided to let Shadowbane live long enough to regret his choice of Life-Mate. The Elementalist was clearly not all there and would eventually bring her husband down with her when she cratered. That knowledge was enough for the Huntress for now. Perhaps an arrow of hers would find the Knight another day. This was not the day.

"Get us out of here R`Lith." Commanded the Huntress.

“Thank you Lithian for allowing me the use of your eyes.” Said her mistress as she lighted on her hand. “I have one more job for you concerning them but you must first visit Tunare for the power that you will need since the giving of life falls within her realm. They will be consummating their Bonding on the resort island in the Timorous Deep. You will visit them for the last time there. Now hurry my little friend I do not think that they will wait too long.” Lithian flew from her mistress’ hand and reentered the world of Norrath high above the Western Wastes. She flew down to the center of the area where the devout of Tunare guarded the entrance to her realm. Lithian lighted on the portal to the Plane of Growth and left the material plane once more. Once in the Plane of Growth, Lithian took on the form of a human woman dressed in flowing white and azure robes. Lithian called one of the wild steeds to her and he consented to carry her to the Tree of Tunare. Lithian rode the steed through the dense forest to the base of the Goddess of Life’s tree. Lithian climbed the tree and entered the hollow that was Tunare’s chamber.

“Greetings Lithian!” Said the Mother. “It has been a long time since we have visited. How fares your mistress?”

“She is well.” Replied Lithian. “I wish I had more time to spend with you this time but my mistress has me on an errand. She sent me to you to receive the power to give life once. It is for Lady Sineliniel Shadowbane.”

“One of my most devout Elementalists. So, your mistress wishes her to be with child. You know that this gift is a key that unlocks their ability to bear children. Very few Koada`Dal who bond outside of their race are permitted this gift as it creates very special and gifted offspring. “

“My mistress desires a child of this bonding to champion her cause.”

“I will grant this request.” Tunare held Lithian’s head in her hands and pulled her face close to hers. “Breathe in the gift of life. You may pass it to Sineliniel in the same manner. You must hold this breath and deliver it before they consummate their bonding. I will speed you on your way.” Tunare released Lithian and opened a portal to Timorous Deep. Lithian stepped through the portal and was a Blue Bird again. High above the island, Lithian circled and waited the arrival of the newly bonded couple holding the breath of life within her. Lithian spotted the Shadowbanes swimming to the Island so she flew down to the Inn.

Sineliniel went into the washroom to prepare herself for her new husband. Lithian lighted on the windowsill of the little room and fluttered her wings to make a sound. Sineliniel looked at the small bird and held her hand out in invitation.

“You are a pretty bird. I have not seen one like you before.” Sineliniel smiled sweetly as she almost sang the words. Lithian lighted on Sineliniel’s hand. The Koada`Dal brought the bird closer to her face so she could look at it closely. Lithian exhaled the breath of life just as Sineliniel was taking a breath in. Sineliniel could feel the magic enter her body but was unsure as to what effect it would take. She did not feel threatened by it since she felt no ill effects. Sineliniel looked into one of the topaz eyes of the bird for a moment before putting her hand close to the windowsill again. “I feel you have delivered a blessing of some sort to me from my Goddess. Convey my thanks to her please.” Sineliniel smiled. Lithian flew from Sineliniel’s hand and returned to her Mistress.

Alsurin walked along the street stilled filled with guests mingling together in conversation after the couple had long since departed. The drakkin was not especially fond of weddings, but many things took priority over preference. Thus, he had volunteered disassemble decor. It had seemed preferable to being a receptionist at the time, and still would have he had not acquired a "helper."

"I don't see why everyone was crying, really whats so great about it? Its just people getting married, stupid thing to do if ya ask me. What is with the rice anyway?"

Some people people said there was no such thing as an ugly child. Although he considered such matters as having little consequence, and even then only to fools, Alsurin had to admit it. The five foot beanpole topped by a shock of hair that dirt had rendered colorless was indeed an ugly boy.

"I'm not an expert in human customs," replied the mage as he worked on a menagerie of streamers,"but i believe its a fertility rite of some sort."

Ferind danced over to see peer curiously at the activity as if it was not the fifth set of decorations in a row. "I just don't see what all the fuss is about"

Alsurin shrugged. "I don't really feel myself particularly moved either. Yet, I think greater clarity is gained from understanding the one does not come for yourself. Those around us were invited so that they may participate in the joy of two people, who have in turn decided to participate wholly in the each others lives. It, like many things of true value in this world, is a purely relational matter."

"You sound like a priest.."

"Yes, I've heard its a common affliction at these type of events. Never to worry, I shall recover soon enough."

The boy frowned, lowering his eyes to the cobblestones."Sorry milord...I"

"I'm not nobly born."

"You talk like it."

Alsurin smiled and in a rare gesture, ruffled Ferinds hair. "I'm just over-educated, there is a big difference. As for all this?" The conjurer winked. "Perhaps in about twelve years it wont seems quite as stupid."

Ferind rolled his eyes, making it clear he thought such an event very unlikely. The drakkin laughed, wondering if he had consumed a bit to much fruit punch, and led the odd pair through the throng of departing guests.

"Where are we going?" Sineliniel asked her new husband.

"It is a surprise, Leofa." Replied the knight. "You will see when we get there. I do hope your have your swimming gear."

"Well you did say that we were going for a swim." The pair rode the coach to the docks and quickly took the ship to Kaladim, where they crossed over to the other dock and took the next ship there. Gilliadson had blindfolded Sineliniel. When they reached the dock in Timorous Deep, Gilliadson handed a levitation potion to his new wife and drank one himself. The knight then led the blindfolded Elementalist south to the secluded island resort. The had to swim through two tunnels to get to it. Once at the resort, Gilliadson removed Sineliniel's blindfold.

"Oh my! This is fantastic!" Exclaimed the surprised Koada`Dal. "I never would that thought that you would have gotten us reservations here!"

Gilliadson smiled and took his wife in his arms and kissed her before they went up to the inn.