The Ceremony of Hope Winters and UshibaIn attendance were: Arlanna | James Silver | The Noble Sarducci | Ushiba | Hope Winters || The Noble Carmela | Aezrel Torynn | Glorina
** Sarducci walks past each statue of Xia, stops, says a quick prayer and nods, proceeds to the altar**
** Valera enters quietly and slips into position**
Hope Winters *bows to Valera*
** Valera *smiles and bows in greeting**
Sarducci **faces the altar then looks up into the holy light**
Ushiba ~bows greetings to Valera~
Sarducci **turns to face the others and motions for James and Arlanna to stand to his right also facing away from the altar**
** James Silver goes and stands to the right of Sarducci**
Sarducci welcome Val...Valera is the order's scribe** Carmela Enters quietly and stands at the WKs' left hand****
Arlanna *does as Sarducci motions*
Hope Winters Hello Carmela *bows*
Valera *nods as she takes out her equipment*Hello, all.
Sarducci Carmela...a long time associate of the orderCarmela *smiles softly* Greetings
Ushiba ~smiles~ greetings niece
Sarducci Please introduce yourselves to a respected cleric of the orderCarmela Hello Uncle and aunt
Ushiba Greetings Carmela as if we did not know you~chuckles~
Valera *bows, careful not to spill her ink* M'Lady, an honor...
Ushiba I'm Ushiba ~grins~
Sarducci **motions for Ushiba and to Hope**please stand in front of me so I can see you both clearerHope Winters *smiles* Hello Carmela*
Ushiba ~the old wolf glides forward~
Arlanna *smiles and nods to Carmela*
** Hope Winters Stands in front of Sarducci**
** Valera busily scribbles, balancing a writing board**
Carmela Arlanna*smiles warmly* It has been a long time
** Sarducci gathers himself, takes a deep breath, then exhales slowly**
Sarducci By doing the research given to you both by the way of the scrolls...
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Sarducci and improving ones’ worth to the lands....by assisting the youth, the backbone of Valorn
Sarducci ....by pursuit strong enough to bring you to this point...
Sarducci ....the point being that you are to be inducted into an order ....
Sarducci an order not for any personal gain but for self accomplishment...
Sarducci all that you see gathered here Hope and Ushiba are here...disregarding other matters....
Sarducci to show you the professionals of all levels and guilds** Ushiba looks into Sarducci's eyes as he speaks**
Sarducci each of you will , after this day, communicate with your leader...and Hope for now we will wait for yoursUshiba Don't you mean me?~speaks softly~
Sarducci unsheathes his ceremonial dagger letting the light glistens off each facet
Sarducci uhmmm, yes sorry I meant Ushiba**grins**** Carmela winks at her uncle**
** Valera bites her lip and keeps her head down**
Sarducci Do you both vow to uphold the integrity of this sacred order of the Winter Knight and assist in as many events as practicable?Hope Winters *smiles* Yes I do.
Ushiba Aye sir I do~bow's~
Sarducci then kneel where you are, look not at me but the holy light...** Hope Winters Kneels and looks at Sarducci**
** Ushiba kneels slowly and looks into the light as he breathes deeply**
** Hope Winters oops the holy light**
Sarducci and assume that after this day *everything* that you do will be watched carefully by the gods, in my opinion that is.
Sarducci **grins**nicely done there hope** Carmela laughs softly and winks at her aunt**
** Aezrel Torynn comes out of the garden and approaches the altar.**
Sarducci **turns and nods to James the Cleric leader**
** Aezrel Torynn whispers a greeting to all.**
Sarducci **nods to Az**
Arlanna *smiles and nods at Aezrel*
Hope Winters *smiles at Az*
** Valera looks up and nods to Aezrel**
** Sarducci taps Hope’s shoulder one time **
** Sarducci motions to Hope to remain in kneeling posture**
James Silver concentrates intently...
Hope Winters 's Demon Scale Armor radiates 'Blessing of Cory`s Greater Protection'
** Sarducci turns to Ushiba and does the same with his dagger and taps one time**
James Silver concentrates intently...
Ushiba 's Nightsky Armor radiates 'Blessing of Cory`s Greater Protection'
Sarducci Hope and Ushiba...stand and be recognized by your peers**motions for them to stand**** Aezrel Torynn says a silent prayer in front of the altar and then turns, leaving quietly from the room.**
Aezrel Torynn has left east
Ushiba ~the old wolf moves to a standing position and faces the crowd~
Sarducci Give your salutations, all, to those starting a new journey with new meanings for self inner peace** Hope Winters stands and looks at her peers.**
** Carmela goes over and hugs her Uncle then her Aunt and congratulates them both**
Hope Winters *smiles* Thank you
Arlanna *smiles softly walks over to shake Hope and Ushiba's hand*
** Sarducci hands Hope and Ushiba the new patch of the order**
Valera *shaking a cramp out of her hand and smiling* Congratulations, and welcome!
Ushiba Bows deeply to all the 'WK"
Carmela *laughs softly* Uncle how can you bow to yourself?
Ushiba ~blushes~
Carmela I'm sorry *smiles sweetly*
Sarducci excuse me all before we depart I would like to mention something...**looks around****A short discussion to tend to Order business ensues, during which Glorina arrived, before the closing prayer**
Sarducci Also since you are here, Glo...please give us a closing prayer to the godsGlorina Aye m'lord
Ushiba ~bows in prayer~
** Valera bows her head, hands clasped **
** James Silver bows his head.**
** Carmela bows her head slightly**
** Hope Winters bows head**
Arlanna *closes her eyes*
** Glorina Turns to face the altar. looking deep into the Holy Light* Oh Holy Ben the Builder of worlds, Holy Corey the Giver of life. Holy Miranda and all the Gods that no longer walk the lands, we pray Ye,**
** Sarducci resheathes his dagger and bows head respecting the gods****
** Glorina raises her arms beseechingly, hands open to the skies* Please Guide and preserve us as we endeavor to do thy bidding in thy Names. **
** Glorina *voice rising slightly* We ask ye to see the Order as we strive to restore it and ask Thy Guidance so we may serve ye Cause. **
** Glorina LOOKS deep into the light and spreads her arms to encicle all present* We are thine children and freely offer our selves to thin Holy Cause. **
** Glorina Bows her head,* May Thine Holy Light Guide and Protect Us. * bows her head deeply* So Mote It BE! **
Sarducci So mote it be ** Glorina falls to her knees reverently before the alter in silence.**
Sarducci Your gusto will, I’m sure, be most noticed**looks up into the light**** Glorina turns to all assembled and smiles though only seen in her eyes* Thank ye all for coming. **
Sarducci May the gods bless you all and guide your journeys.