<Prunus hands tremble>
Raelyr says, "All things in nature are circular. Night becomes day, day becomes night, and night turns to day again. The moon waxes and wanes, and the seasons change but returns back again. These things are part of the Great Mysteries. Prunus and Alcedonia....."
Raelyr says, "what tokens do you give that you will keep these vows?"
You say, "We give these rings.."
Alcedonia says, "We give these rings"
<Prunus pulls a ring out of his pocket>
<Alcedonia holds a ring in her hand>
Raelyr says, "the ring is used in this ceremony because the Circle is our symbol for Spirit; that which was in the beginning, is now and forever shall be, life and love without end. In this ceremony, it is love which is deathless and eternal"
Alcedonia says, "Accept in freedom this circle of gold as a token of my vows. With it I pledge my vows, my strength, and my friendship. I bring thee joy, now and for ever. I vow that through you I will honour all men."
<Prunus <smiles at you>>
Alcedonia says, "And with this ring... I, seal my vows. Now and for ever."
<Prunus excepts the ring>
You say, "Accept in freedom this circle of gold as a token of my vows..."
You say, "with it I pledge my love, my strength and my friendship..."
You say, "I bring thee joy now and forever.."
You say, "I vow that through you I will honor all women..."
You say, "and with this ring...I seal my vows now and forever...This ring, given by my late mother..was a token..."
You say, "With this ring...her she has all her love for me...and I pass it to you...to feel her love as well as mine"[
<Prunus gives her the ring>
<Alcedonia accepts and cries tears of joy>
Raelyr says, "So it shall be"
Raelyr says, "May you never hunger"
Raelyr says, "May you never thirst"
<Karinae feels soft tears in her eyes.>
Raelyr says, "Please join hands and listen to what I am about to say"
<Alcedonia takes his hands in hers>
<Prunus holds her hands>
Raelyr says, "Above you are the stars, below you are the stones..."
Raelyr says, "As time passes, remember that, like a stone your love should be firm."
Raelyr says, "Like a star, your love should be constant."
Karinae cries at Strad!
<Prunus holds back his tears>
Raelyr says, "Let the powers of the mind and of the intellect guide you in marriage, let the strength of your wills bind you together"
<Alcedonia squeezes his hands>
Raelyr says, "Let the power of love and desire make you happy, and the strength of your dedication make your love inseperable"
Raelyr says, "Be close but not too close. Possess one another, yet be understanding."
Raelyr says, "Have patience with one another, form storms will come, but they will pass quickly."
<Karinae blinks her eyes as tears run down her cheeks, wetting her bark lightly. >
Raelyr says, "Prunus, I have no right to bind thee to Alcedonia, only you have that right. If that be your wish say so at this time."
You say, "That is my wish...<holds her tightly>"
You say, "I , Prunus< in the name of the spirits of Aons that resides within us all.."
You say, "Take thee Alcedonia to my hand, my heart, and my spirit, to be my chosen one..."
You say, "I promise to love thee wholly and completely in this world and beyond, where we shall meet, remember, and love again..."
You say, "I shall respect thee, thy beliefs, thy people, and the ways as I respect meself.."
[21:07:54] Karinae cries at Strad!
<Raelyr rests a strip of cloth over their joined hands>
Raelyr says, "Alcedonia, I have no right to bind thee to Prunus, only you have that right. If that be your wish, say so at this time."
Alcedonia says, "That is my wish. I, Alcedonia, in the name of the spirits of Hibernia that reside within us all, by the lifeblood in my veins, and the love within my heart, to take thee, Prunus to my hand, my heart, and my spirit, to be my chosen one."
<Karinae continues with soft tears in the rain at the beauty of the ceremony and words.>
Alcedonia says, "To desire thee and be desired by thee, to possess thee and be possessed by thee, without sin or shame, for naught can exist in the purity of my love for thee."
<Stoirm smiles and looks up at the clouds, tears mingling with nature's water>
Alcedonia says, "I promise to love thee wholly and completely, in this life and beyond, where I shall meet ye, remember ye, and love ye again. I shall not seek to change thee in any way."
Alcedonia says, "I shall respect thee, thy beliefs, thy people, and thy ways... as I respect myself"
<Raelyr ties the cloth around their hands>
<Prunus smiles as tears of joy come down like the rain.>
Raelyr says, "Do you both swear once more to keep your Sacred Vows, upon the Sword of Justice and the Cup of Love?"
You say, "We swear."
Alcedonia says, "We swear"
Raelyr says, "Then seal your promise with a kiss."
You hug Alcedonia.
You blow a kiss to Alcedonia!
<Alcedonia gets on her toes and kisses him>
Alcedonia blows a kiss to you!
<Prunus grabs Alcedonia in his arms and kisses her.>
<Karinae smiles through a tearful face.>