The
Wedding of Tirsten and Melindrha, 4/8/2001
The Forest of Darda Galion
As
transcribed by Mykk Dalys (with help from Glaerith Daell)
Tavern Troupe: "A merry band of singers we"
Tavern Troupe: PLAY (about a nobleman's daughter and an awful
curse)
Shenney: "Love
unfurls its petals like a waking rose"
It has been 364 years, 309 days since the
Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 8th month of Skullcleaver the
Dwarven Axe in the year of the Silver Unicorn.
It is currently fall and it is night.
The autumn sky above is a bright, cheery
blue.
The voice of a crier echoes from
nearby: "Tirsten Evanwood and
Melindrha Quinnell will wed in mere moments in the Forest of Darda Galion,
followed by a rousing reception featuring Bubbinster and his Tavern
Troupe. All are welcome to join them in
the start of their lives together.
Transportation is available via moongate from all major towns."
[Forest Darda Galion, Sanctuary]
Chiseled out of a natural rock outcropping,
there seems to be a timeless quality -- an enchantment -- about this hallowed
sanctuary dedicated to the wilderness.
Woodland scenes are intricately engraved in the white stone walls in
bas-relief. Tendrils of ivy creep
through the open archway and climb the walls creating a living border around
each carving. Rustic stone benches
stand before an exquisite silverwood altar bordered with towers of fragrant
pink foxglove blooms. You also see a
cloth-covered wooden crate, and an archway.
[Darda Galion Forest, Scenic Overlook]
A breathtaking panoramic vista of a rugged,
unspoiled wilderness stretches out beneath your gaze. Mist covered, jagged peaks rim a spectacular green valley of
boundless beauty. High above on a
craggy outcropping, a pensive cougar, like a lone sentinel, reposes amid the
white blossoms of a mountain laurel.
You also see a glowing EXIT portal, a leaf-shaped stone bench, and an
evergreen tree decorated with colorful rosettes.
You select a pale blue satin rosette from
the tree.
A nightshade flower with a cool green
emerald for the heart is centered in the rosette. A tiny ice cube charm dangles from one petal, the bottom corner
swaying over the lettering.
There appears to be something written on
it.
A pale blue satin rosette reads:
"Tirsten and Melindrha, 29th day of
the 8th month in the year of the Silver Unicorn, 364."
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THE GUEST LIST
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Frost Prince Tirsten
Evanwood of Zoluren, an Elf
Meanie Path Melindrha Quinnell,
a Halfling Empath
Friar Bargin Bandylegs, a
Dwarf
Long Lost Bridesmaid Sifra
Fairflower, an Elf
Ring Holder Cyase darlack
of Elanthia, an Elothean
Flower Girl Fenrirr
Chainsnapper, a Human
Grouchy and Footsore
Parseus Llynwyth of Elanthia, an Elothean Trader
Grifter Noah Ni'vallia, a
Halfling
Thain Mykk Dalys of
Elanthia, a Halfling
Coordinator Belindra
Lormagerwen, an Elf
GameMaster Tvini
Mielsadottir, an Elothean Commoner
GameMaster Godrich
de'Finchal of Zoluren, a Human
Sympath Adadain
Helpinghands of Elanthia, an Elven Empath
Sympath Afira Thelethra of
Elanthia, a S'Kra Mur Empath
Allaya Castonu, a Human
Warrior Mage
Sympath Amazia GraceAngel
of Elanthia, a Kaldaran Empath
Paladin Anstarez
Roamkill, a Human
Mogul Apu DeGuitteries of
Zoluren, an Elothean Trader
Veteran Balwinn
Ohmsfurd, a Dwarf
Bilbbo Roasted, an Elven
Warrior Mage
Bozeman CastleCreek of
Elanthia, a Kaldaran Bard
Brinawen Feylain, a
Rakash Thief
Bubbinster
Bladebender of Elanthia, a Dwarf
Sneak Calistia
Goldendust, an Elothean
Celissa Caprial of Aesry
Surlaenis'a, a Human Trader
Battle Empath
Challeirra McBrynne, an Elothean Empath
Chriztopher Tullos
of Aesry Surlaenis'a, a S'Kra Mur
Ciroce Eiram of Zoluren,
a Human
Celestian Cloudcrest
Skywin, a Dwarf
Cyrusax Arcanadon, an
Elven Warrior Mage
Father Daemog Dragynfire
of Zoluren, a Gor'Tog
Defender Eadain
Fitzkayliane, a Halfling Paladin
Brother Eiros Vitner, a
Human Cleric
Tale Singer Espritia
Melodics, a Human Bard
Finton McCorracle, a
Human Paladin
Fizzia Fuzzlewump, a
Halfling Ranger
Forgenash Levyman of
Elanthia, a Gor'Tog Ranger
Fortuneteller
Ganjarkne Aljbarnon of Elanthia, a Prydaen Moon Mage
Veteran Genneron
Camanast, a Gor'Tog Barbarian
Giona MacLugha of
Elanthia, a Human
Student Glaerith Daell
of Elanthia, a Halfling Moon Mage
Priestess Glizten
Kensrowe of Elanthia, a Human Cleric
Grimslayer McDunic of
Elanthia, a Dwarf
Heironymous HillDigger,
an Elothean Warrior Mage
Heston Falconsong, an
Elothean
Ilityn Beerbarrel, a
Halfling Thief
Jaggonrazor
Cladington of Elanthia, a Human
Jaye J'alken of Aesry
Surlaenis'a, a S'Kra Mur
Jennokia Kalarooma, a
Prydaen Bard
Jolina Desmenes of
Elanthia, an Elf
BloodDancer Krenios
godkcalb, a Gor'Tog
Lailana Shiatiara of
Zoluren, a Prydaen
Balladeer
Linthendale Groksword of Elanthia, an Elven Bard
Markhor Sculpin, a S'Kra
Mur Thief
Empath Martee Del'Amar of
Elanthia, a Halfling
Master Empath Mayaz InDigo
of Aesry Surlaenis'a, an Elothean Empath
Metairie Dawsun, a
Human Moon Mage
Michie Heartsbreath of
Elanthia, a Human
Wayfarer Monika Softwind
of Elanthia, an Elven Ranger
Mykira Mystborn, an Elven
Bard
Contemplator Naedira
Rygeden, a Dwarven Moon Mage
Cleric Nalak Smithhammer,
a Dwarf
Praetor Nixieg Tubeson of
Elanthia, a Human Paladin
Commander Pureblade
De'clon of Elanthia, a Kaldar
Hedgewizard Ranelore
Fordswim of Elanthia, a Dwarven Warrior Mage
Empath Razzleberrie
Dalure, a Halfling
Regweld Flamin'Moon, an
Elothean Moon Mage
Rejik DeGilio of Zoluren,
a Prydaen
Wanderer Salleana
Kerride of Elanthia, a Prydaen Ranger
Novice Sayura Nitta, a Prydaen
Empath
Fortuneteller Senceler
Zorsh of Elanthia, a Rakash Moon Mage
Novice Seprina Ustler, a
S'Kra Mur Empath
Mother Shenae Lilacae
Shenney Morynna, an
Elven Bard
Shikai Ilotan'a
Sigarra Rungu of
Elanthia, a Kaldaran Paladin
Traveler Sigourney
S'saar, a S'Kra Mur Trader
Spartope Ryaspa of
Elanthia, a Dwarf
Cleric Starsha Chracco
of Ilithi, an Elothean
Sybelia Ryanthos, a
Prydaen Ranger
Syrath Bahlahnck, a
Dwarven Empath
Sensitive Twinklie
Jewelcatcher, a Gnome
Sympath Veritey
desAuriaux, a Dwarven Empath
Theurgist Vladim Grekoyl
of Therengia, a Human
Madrigal Xaphira Vonara
of Zoluren, an Elothean Bard
Xylore Foreverlong of
Elanthia, a Rakash
Sorrower Ysabeau
D'avalynne, an Elven Empath
Ysraena Drakthaaris, an
Elven Warrior Mage
Ysselt Ja'Haadraan of
Elanthia, an Elf
Apprentice Zairius
Greytooth of Ilithi, an Elothean
Tale Singer Zazu
Turning'leaf, a Prydaen Bard
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THE CEREMONY
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Bubbinster chants in a bass voice:
"TAVERN TROUPE HAS ARRIVED!"
Syrath exclaims, "We got t' two
loudest groups at this wedding!"
Syrath says, "Tavern Troupe an' Stone
Clan."
Zazu chants in a soprano voice:
"Actually, the Tavern Troupe is rather proud to provide your
entertainment tonight"
Zazu chants in a soprano voice:
"First to start us off with a love song is Xaphira"
Xaphira says, "I will now sing
"Starfall", by Xaphira Vonara"
Xaphira sings in a soprano voice:
"A vow I pledge to you on this, our day
A vow I make that by your side, I'll stay
And when the stars fall, I'll still be loving you
Until the stars fall, to our love I'll be true"
Xaphira sings in a soprano voice:
"And as we see each night turn into morn
Our love for each other will be reborn
And when the stars fall, I swear I'll love you still
Until the stars fall, Nothing our love will kill"
Xaphira sings in a soprano voice:
"When stars fall--'til then I'll hold you
Hold you until our time ends
When our time ends and we trod starred roads
E'en then I'll still love you"
Xaphira sings in a soprano voice:
"This bond let no-one alive rend in two
Our lives today join to form something new
Come what may our bond will withstand it all
Perservering until the stars fall."
Xaphira bows.
Zazu chants in a soprano voice:
"Thank you Xaphira"
Zazu chants in a soprano voice:
"And now I believe we are about ready to do the wedding"
Zazu chants in a soprano voice:
"More to come after the wedding, of course"
Bubbinster chants in a bass voice:
"Tavern Troupe's own Espritia will be singing during the ceremony,
and the Troupe
will perform our play after the ceremony!"
The room begins to quiet, sensing the ceremony
is about to start.
Observing the crowd for several minutes,
Bargin lets the stragglers settle in before he picks his way to the altar. He
bows his head and prays for a moment, then turns around to address the guests.
Off in the distance, a shrill voice can be
heard whining. Glancing toward the disturbance, you notice a pantless
attendant, face red and eyes pleading, arguing with a smug Halfling dressed
almost entirely in black.
"Sorry," the Halfling muses, "You lost them fair and
square. Next time...do not try and bluff me." The attendant gawks, stammering, as the Halfling Noah saunters
your way. With a sly wink, he speaks over his shoulder, "Now excuse me...
I have a wedding to attend."
Looking around with a cocky grin, Tirsten
nods at friends and business associates. He walks confidently to the front,
turning when he gets there to watch the proceedings.
Glancing at each other, Cyase and Fenrirr
tug on their unaccustomed dresses. They
head towards the front, uncomfortable but excited.
Making a motion with her hand, Sifra leaves
her raccoon at the back of the crowd. Smiling at the people she hasn't seen
since before she went exploring, she winks at the few who said Meli would never
be caught.
Inhaling deeply, Melindrha glances at her father
and then at her friend and places a hand on the arm of each. She wiggles her
fingers at several people and winks at others. She ignores Parseus's grumbling
and taps Mykk's wrist to point out a few Olvi from the community.
Bargin smiles warmly as he motions out to
the crowd, that the ceremony is about to begin
Melindrha ponders now, who left their snake
charms on to give to me as gifts...
Melindrha smiles at Bargin.
Melindrha smiles.
Bargin says, "Greetings and Welcome be
unto thee, who have gathered in this place to bear witness to the sacred
joining of both Tirsten Evanwood and Melindrha Quinnell in matrimony."
Bargin says, "This is a solemn
occasion, and I ask that each of you in turn remain seated throughout the
ceremony silently in reverence."
Bargin says, "Let Any who feel this
union should not take place, Step forth now and let your words be spoken for
all those gathered herein to witness, or forever hold your peace."
Bargin asks, "Who here represents
Tirsten, and wishes to speak for him that he may be offered unto this
union?"
Noah smiles softly, directing a wink at
Tirsten as he turns to address the crowd.
Noah quietly asks, "Tirsten... My friend.
What can I say?"
Tirsten smiles at Noah.
Noah calmly says, "I was there for
your first contract, and I shall be there for your last. I leave for a time and you get up and get
married."
Noah chuckles to himself.
Noah quietly says, "...but whatever
the fates hold for you... You will do
splendidly in your new life."
Noah calmly says, "So aye... I give
him away."
Bargin asks, "Who here represents
Melindrha, and wishes to speak for her that she may be offered unto this
union?"
Parseus sternly says, "On behalf of
her family, I'm giving Melindrha to this marriage. However, we will be watching and can take her back."
Mykk smiles at all of you like a proud
Father! Or big brother? He looks awfully proud!
You say, "On behalf of Melindrha's
friends, and all fellow Olvi, we wish eternal happiness for Tirsten and
Melindrha."
You say, "Tirsten, she's all
yours--take good care of her."
You tap a curved drop-trigger crossbow.
Melindrha sniffles.
Tirsten nods to Noah.
Melindrha beams!
You smile.
You nod to Bargin.
Bargin says, "Tirsten and Melindrha, I
charge you both that if there resides any doubt within your hearts to speak of
it now, for only in truth may the bond of matrimony gain the blessings of the
Gods upon your lives."
Melindrha leans back against Tirsten with a
loving smile.
You stand near Parseus.
Tirsten shakes his head.
Tirsten leans back against Melindrha with a
loving smile.
Melindrha shakes her head.
Bargin says, "Tirsten and Melindrha, I
ask that you kneel and humble yourself before the Gods...so that they may see
the intent in your hearts for this union."
Melindrha kneels down.
Melindrha bows her head.
Tirsten kneels down.
Tirsten bows his head.
Bargin smiles reverently as he rests his
hands upon the heads of both Tirsten and Melindrha, before lifting his voice to
the heavens in prayer.
Bargin recites:
"We beseech thee Rutilor in your
wisdom
Hear thee the truth in the hearts of these two
Tirsten and Melindrha
That their words hold true
Thy blessings granted upon this union of love."
Bargin asks, "Do you Tirsten Evanwood,
take this woman to be your wife....To love and cherish, through times both
perilous and fair, in both health and in sickness, throughout the ages to come
willingly of your own volition?"
Melindrha frets.
Tirsten says, "I do. Through the good and bad, my heart will
always be with you."
Tirsten smiles at Melindrha.
Melindrha beams in loving admiration at
Tirsten!
Bargin asks, "Do you Melindrha
Quinnell, take this man to be your husband....To love and cherish, through
times both perilous and fair, in both health and in sickness, throughout the
ages to come willingly of your own volition?"
Melindrha says, "I do. Through stress and strain, joy and pain, I
am yours."
Melindrha runs her fingers through
Tirsten's hair.
Bargin recites:
"May Glythtide shine his blessings upon this marriage
Through the joyous music which has been prepared
To honor the union of marriage that we may all be blessed with
song."
Bargin smiles warmly as he gestures with an
outstretched arm towards Espritia as he inclines his head slightly
(Espritia stands in front of the honored
guests, a tear glimmering in one eye as she smiles at Melindrha and Tirsten.)
Espritia says, "I will now sing
"My Darling Boy" my own
composition in honor of Melindrha and Tirsten."
Espritia plays light-hearted melody on her
lyre.
Espritia lovingly sings in an alto voice:
"My darling boy,
I love you like no other
For all the joy
You always bring to me."
Espritia smiles at the bride and groom as
she plays a set of tricky chords, changing the tempo of her music.
Espritia sings in an alto voice:
"From the first moment
I set my eyes upon your face,
I knew there was something about you,
And my heart began to race."
Espritia sings in an alto voice:
"Though we began as friends,
I knew something within me changed
When I felt your absence keenly,
And my world was rearranged."
Espritia slows the tempo down slightly for
the chorus.
Espritia lovingly sings in an alto voice:
"My darling boy,
I love you like no other
For all the joy
You always bring to me."
Espritia brightens the melody and quickens
the tempo again.
Espritia sings in an alto voice:
"I
decided that, for a change
I'd hold my tongue --
And ya know, for me, that is quite strange--
Just to see if this one time
Love wouldnae need a push to become mine."
Espritia smiles teasingly at her notoriously
outspoken aunt Melindrha.
Melindrha blushes a bright red color.
Espritia excitedly sings in an alto voice:
"And praise the gods above
You felt the same!
So now I know love,
On my own terms, without the games."
Melindrha tugs on her ear.
Espritia plays a flashy ruffle of chords
before returning to the playful melody.
Espritia lovingly sings in an alto voice:
"My darling boy,
I love you like no other
For all the joy
You always bring to me."
Espritia sings in an alto voice:
"And the best part, my sweet boy
Is how we understand each other.
We need not be coy.
I know your drive, and you know my style."
Espritia happily sings in an alto voice:
"Today, my love, I stand with pride
In front of gods and family,
To be your bride.
No matter what the future holds,
I'll stand by your side."
Espritia plays the lyre joyfully, the notes
dancing in the air, as she slows down the tempo for the final chorus.
Espritia lovingly sings in an alto voice:
"My darling boy,
I love you like no other
For all the joy
You always bring to me."
Espritia plays the chorus one last time on
her lyre, the final notes drifting off into the air.
Espritia's performance ends.
Melindrha beams at Espritia!
Tirsten applauds.
Espritia smiles at Melindrha.
Espritia's face lights up with joy for
Melindrha.
Bargin smiles pleasantly towards Espritia
for the fine song.
Espritia smiles at Bargin.
Melindrha smiles up at Tirsten, her heart
in her eyes. She then glances at
Bargin.
Bargin says, "Rise up from your knees
and face one another that the light of your hearts may shine through to the
eyes of the other."
Tirsten just left.
Melindrha blinks.
Melindrha shrieks!
Tirsten kneels down before Melindrha.
Tirsten babbles incoherently.
Melindrha kisses Tirsten. And she doesn't seem to want to stop.
You tap a curved drop-trigger crossbow.
You glance at Tirsten, a male Elf.
Melindrha exclaims, "No leaving
me! Not now, not ever!"
Melindrha sniffles.
Melindrha stands up.
Melindrha tries to pull Tirsten to his
feet, but cannot.
Tirsten stands up.
Melindrha pulls Tirsten towards her!
Bargin asks, "Would'st she who bears
the ring, that shall be given from groom to bride please present it to the
groom at this time?"
A burly doorman glares at Tirsten and
crosses his arms in front of the archway, watching just in case he tries to
sneak out again.
Tirsten gulps.
Cyase gets a finely crafted wedding band of
smooth white gold swirled with stunning ewys filigree from inside her watered
silk pouch.
Cyase offers Tirsten a finely crafted
wedding band of smooth white gold swirled with stunning ewys filigree.
Tirsten accepts Cyase's wedding band.
Bargin asks, "Would'st she who bears
the ring, that shall be given from bride to groom please present it to the
bride at this time?"
Cyase gets a finely crafted wedding band of
smooth white gold swirled with stunning ewys filigree from inside her watered
silk pouch.
Tirsten offers Cyase a finely crafted
wedding band of smooth white gold swirled with stunning ewys filigree.
Tirsten winks at Cyase.
Cyase babbles something incoherent at
Tirsten.
Cyase points at Melindrha.
Cyase declines Tirsten's offer.
Noah clears his throat.
Noah winks at Tirsten.
Cyase offers Melindrha a finely crafted
wedding band of smooth white gold swirled with stunning ewys filigree.
Melindrha accepts Cyase's wedding band.
Melindrha offers Sifra a bouquet of tiny
blossoms encircling creamy white moss roses on a bed of ivy.
Sifra smiles at Melindrha.
Melindrha moves a bouquet of tiny blossoms
encircling creamy white moss roses on a bed of ivy to her left hand.
Melindrha moves a finely crafted wedding
band of smooth white gold swirled with stunning ewys filigree to her right
hand.
Sifra accepts Melindrha's rose bouquet.
Bargin smiles solemnly as he places a hand
on each of the rings closing the hands of both bride and groom around the ring
that they shall give.
Bargin recites:
"We beseech the Saemus, God of Love
Bless these rings which shall be exchanged
That those who giveth and receive
May ne'er falter in their love."
Melindrha inhales a great swallow of air.
Bargin says, "Tirsten, please place
the ring upon she that will be your wife's finger as you repeat these
vows."
(Melindrha holds out her hand)
Bargin says, "With this ring, I take
you as my wife...giving unto you all that I am, flesh and blood, spirit and
soul...that we may be as one in the eyes of the Gods."
Tirsten quietly says, "With this ring,
I take you as my wife...giving unto you all that I am, flesh and blood, spirit
and soul...that we may be as one in the eyes of the Gods."
(Tirsten places the ring on Melindrha's
finger.)
Tirsten offers Melindrha a finely crafted
wedding band of smooth white gold swirled with stunning ewys filigree.
Melindrha beams!
Melindrha accepts Tirsten's wedding band.
Bargin says, "Melindrha, please place
the ring upon he that will be your husband's finger as you repeat these
vows."
Bargin says, "With this ring, I take
you as my husband...giving unto you all that I am, flesh and blood, spirit and
soul...that we may be as one in the eyes of the Gods."
Melindrha stretches out a hand imploringly
to Tirsten.
Melindrha tenderly says, "With this
ring, I take you as my husband...giving unto you all that I am, flesh and
blood, spirit and soul...that we may be as one in the eyes of the Gods."
Melindrha offers Tirsten a finely crafted
wedding band of smooth white gold swirled with stunning ewys filigree.
Tirsten accepts Melindrha's wedding band.
Melindrha slips a finely crafted wedding
band of smooth white gold swirled with stunning ewys filigree on her finger. The wedding band glows with a soft radiance,
revealing the loving smile on her face.
Tirsten slips a finely crafted wedding band
of smooth white gold swirled with stunning ewys filigree on his finger. The wedding band glows with a soft radiance,
revealing the loving smile on his face.
Bargin says, "Tirsten and Melindrha, I
ask that you kneel before the Gods and join hands."
Melindrha kneels down.
Tirsten kneels down.
(Melindrha holds out her newly-ringed hand
to Tirsten)
Tirsten clasps Melindrha's hand tenderly
and draws her into his arms.
Melindrha beams in loving admiration at
Tirsten!
Bargin gets a long delicate chain of
interlocking gold and silver links from inside his leather rucksack.
Bargin smiles as he reverently kisses the
chain, before draping it across the joined hands of Tirsten and Melindrha which
have been extended forth to him.
Bargin recites:
"I beseech thee Albreda
That you guide my hands in the binding of these two souls
Tirsten and Melindrha who have come forth in love
Wishing to leave their old lives
To become one with each other in marriage."
Bargin says, "As I bind you man to
woman" Bargin gently folds the
chain once over the joined hands
"You leave behind the life that was."
Bargin says, "As I bind you husband to
wife" Bargin folds the chain once
more over the joined hands in completion
"You are reborn unto a new life as one, Body and Soul, Heart and
Mind in the presence of the Gods and those assembled."
Bargin smiles as he gestures for the couple
to rise.
Melindrha stands up.
Melindrha stands near Tirsten.
Tirsten stands up.
Bargin smiles widely as he raises his arms
outwards as though enveloping all in his embrace.
Bargin exclaims, "Let all rejoice, and
spread the joyous news.....that Tirsten Evanwood and Melindrha Quinnell...are
now one before the eyes of the Gods and the realm in holy matrimony!"
Bargin smiles as he leans over to Tirsten
and says, " You may now kiss the Bride, she who is now your wife."
Melindrha kisses Tirsten. And she doesn't seem to want to stop.
Tirsten smiles with a wink in his eyes
before dipping Melindrha dramatically in his arms for a long, deep kiss.
Melindrha shivers.
(Tirsten raises his arms over his head in a
feeble attempt to ward off the mobs.)
Tirsten chortles softly at some secret
joke.
Melindrha giggles.
Bargin kneels down and unlocks a
cloth-covered wooden crate, then opens it.
As he 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.
The candles upon the altar flicker gently,
giving a warm glow to the room and illuminating the faces of the guests.
Melindrha smiles at you.
(Melindrha gets passed around the room
giving hugs)
Bargin recites:
"Please everyone, may I have your attention for just a moment
the Bride and Groom wish to invite everyone to a play
that will be done on the dance floor in a short bit
They hope that each of you are able to attend."
Melindrha chants:
"Last one to the play has to pay the bar tab"