With spring upon the mountain, Darkwind's Gardens were in full bloom. Resting at the foot of delicate fern leaves one could catch the gentle fragrance of pink ladyslippers, which peeked their gentle heads up to smile to the guests that stop to feel the delicate caress of the gentle summer breeze. Many white larl furs had been placed to form a large circle, upon each a red ribbon was laid waiting to be placed upon the couples wrists. 


On the North side of the circle, just beyond the touch of a fur was placed a intricately etched stone pillar, for the calling of the earth. 

On the South was also placed a beautiful etched stone pillar, in honor of Fire, which fuels the passions that flow within, and gives warmth to all with his special touch.

On the east, a delicate stone pillar was placed in honor of Water, giver of life, whose purest of nectars are a blessing to all. Upon the pillar 3 saphire Dolphins at play were embedded. 

And last as you gaze to the west, a forth pillar was placed, a strong willow with leaves being caressed by a soft summer wind was etched into beautiful marble.

As you turn to the center of the garden, at the middle of the circle you see the fifth and last pillar. Shimmering upon it was the largest and most beautiful of red diamonds, set down into the stone altar. Etched on the left of the altar was the symbol of Odin, and upon his right was the symbol of Freya.

On the altar, directly in between each symbol, was a very large red candle, where each would light it with the two lit candles that rest directly in front of the bride and groom.

Priestess: i come to you the one who want to be wed and concrated in the way of the fae is this what you wish

ivy wishes it with all of her heart, for i am fae and wish to honor my kin.

ivy{DED}fg steps into the circle to stand before the piestess.

priestess: for now i want you to come in the circle of love and light and join me in the blessing of your heart you sister fae you are her tonight on this summer solstice to wed with this person of undying love and trust ?

ivy: yes sister i am

Priestess: with this said i take the fae smiling tear from my eye and touch your forehead and say. in the name of the goddess and god i concrate you to be wed and as i kiss my fingers and touch your heart i say may the our mother watch over you as you go forward and the sisters three maiden mother and crone be ever in the helpful way in the marriage 

ivy{DED}fg softly smiles, dainty fingers tremble as she hears her beloved sisters words.

priestess: so i will it , so i wish it so it be . blessed be the lady 

priestess: and now to the man .

* DamonElDamor walks to the priestess

priestess: as ibis glides her atham to the man heart you who come to this circle wish to wed a faeries sister ?

<DamonElDamor> answers

priestess: do you mean her harm ?

<DamonElDamor> answers 

priestess: well spoken wise man . as i see in your heart i hear the songs of my sister . so as i take my tear from my eye. i touch the forehead and say 

priestess: god and goddess i ask you to guide this man to be the best husband for her and bless his thought and guide him well.

priestess: as i kiss my lips and put down the atham . and touch the kiss to his heart . you are now cocrated to me and to my family do not stray for we will guide you as you will now guide us . do you take this willingly?

Damon answers:

priestess: then as i see it so i will it so i wish it so it be. blessed be the lord

priestess then turns to the priest for him to know this 

priestess: these two souls have come to you to be wed and i say to them both it shall be so mote it be

The priest steps before the priestess

The priestess bows in honor of the priest 

The priest returns the bow, and takes his place before Damon and Ivy Faceing the assembled Guests

The priest raises his voice so that all can hear in a very formal Tone 

We are gathered here in this cereimony in front of these witnesses and the forces of nature to join two in a bound of love so lasting that no person can break it.

* DamonElDamor smiles walks to the front of the garden hands the axe to his Brother.

<DamonElDamor> guard well this cermony Brother 

* DamonElDamor nods to prec{i}ous so she me start droping the flowers up the path to the altar

priest Turns to Muse and nods his head,

prec{i}ous drops the flowers

priestess: the north with the blessing of the great bear of the starry heavens and the dee and fruitful earth , we call you upon the power of the north

priestess: the south with the blessing of the great stag in the heat of the chase and the inner fire of the sunn , we call upon the powers of the south

priestess: the west with the blessing of salmon of wisdom who dwells within the sacred water of the pool , we call upon the powers of the west

priestess: the east with the blessing of the hawk odf the dawn soaring in the clear pure air we call upon the powers of the east

priest: Declaims in a Loud yet formal voice ,, May the harmony of our circle be complete.

<priest: I Call Now those who wish to be Join to come before me 

* DamonElDamor starts down the path, his long dark hair flowing, the black talbot with the symbol of the sword upon his chest. with slow steady paces he walks to the edge of the path to await his beloved.

* ivy{DED}fg enters Her hair shimmers in the sunlight, a beautiful circlet was placed upon her head with braided ivy and flowers, within which precious gems, and silver were enwrapped with a dragon sitting upon the center of her forehead.on the back of the circlet was enwraped a beautiful piece of blue silk, given so long ago, by a very special woman.

* ivy{DED}fg smiles her black velvet cloak drapes lightly over the soft simple lines of her emerald green gown which shows off her sensuous curves as dainty bare feet carried her across the softly scented path, to meet the man who holds her heart.

mindar: Follows behind, carrying a large ruby chalice, and bottle of very old and very sweet mead for the ceremony.

* DamonElDamor takes ivys hand and walks to the altar nodding to DravenDakar

mindar moves to the left side of the altar and sets the chalice in front of the candle, steps back still holding the bottle of mead.

priest: Looks upon the Couple, You come before me This day So that Two may be made one, at this Time it is Custom to exchange vows, to put into words what your hearts already know, Have you Thought upon what you would say to each other, and are you know ready to impart those words of devotion ?

* DamonElDamor nods looks to ivy , my love , my life with you by my side i vow to keep you with me always to care for you in times of good and bad i promisses in always to be yours now and always .

priest: Smiles and nods his head once to Damon and turns his attention to ivy 

* ivy{DED}fg takes a deep breath, tears pooling in her eyes with intense joy. she smiles to DravenDakar and turns to her love.

<ivy{DED}fg> Beloved Damon, you have given me total healing from my ancient past. i vow to give to you complete obedience for i trust you with all that i am and know you will not break that which was hard for me to give. i give you my mind, for the betterment of our future. i give you my passions and desires to warm the way. but most of all, i vow to be true to you in all that i do, for with truth there is trust, with trust there is joy. and our love will be strong for eternity.

priest: Smiles once again, Beofre you upon the Alter is a Candle to Seal your vows to each out each of you take up a brand and together light the candle, the flame , the haert of fire binding you to your vows as surely as your own hearts

* DamonElDamor lifts up a brand waits for ivy place hers to the candle

* ivy{DED}fg lifts up the remaining brand and places it to the candle as well lighting it with her beloved

* ivy{DED}fg places the brand down

priest: Looks about the Circle and speaks .... We stand upon this Holy Earth and in the Face of Heaven to witness the Sacred Rite of Marriage between DamonElDamor and ivy{DED}fg. Just as we come together as family and friends so we ask for the Greater Powers to be present here within our Circle. May this Sacred Union be filled with their Holy Presence.

* DamonElDamor smiles seeing the candle lite by us and puts the brand down

priest: Looks about the Circle and speaks .... We stand upon this Holy Earth and in the Face of Heaven to witness the Sacred Rite of Marriage between Damon and ivy. Just as we come together as family and friends so we ask for the Greater Powers to be present here within our Circle. May this Sacred Union be filled with their Holy Presence.

priest: stands tall His gaze turning skywards His voice rising to the Heavens as he speaks ...."By the power vested in me I invoke the God of All who is Mightly Odin and Goddess of Love and family who is named Freya to be present in this Sacred Place. In Thier name is Love declared.

priest: Surrounding this circle are many Ribbon , together you are walk to each of these ribbons and one of your friends and loved ones is to drap it upon your joined hands, imparting at this time any well wishes they wish to give 

priest: Takes a Ribbon himself from off the alter and adds it to those draped upon thier hands and smiles

priest: binds thier hands together with the red ribbons and say as he does so ,.. The cord that binds your hands is but a symbol of that which binds your hearts, for nothing is as strong as that which truely binds you. your hearts are bound by love , the strongest force there is, for it will get stronger as you learn and grow with each other. With the Binding of your hand I symbolicly Bind you heart to heart for all time.

priest: Looks to mindar as he finishes binding there hands and gestures for her to pour the mead

mindar : stands and pours the mead in the chalice and returns to her place 

priest: take up the Chalice of mead

priest: lifts the chalice above His head ....." As this mead symbolizes the essence of life, love, security and happiness, may you both find strength, wisdom, compassion, patience with each other and trust, for all of these elements become the living cement which binds your souls for eternity."
 
priest: Smiles and passes the Chalice to Damon , offer this Chalice to ivy and as she sips from it her binding to you is complete

* DamonElDamor takes the Chalice and smiles to Draven turns to ivy and holds it to her lips

* ivy{DED}fg takes a tiny sip of the mead, feeling it seal their vows for eternity.

priest: smiles and hold his hand out to Damon to retrieve the chalice

* DamonElDamor hands the chalice to Draven

priest: hold the chalice above his head again and turns towards the guests for a moment so that they may see it clearly


priest: then turns back to the couple and passes the chalice to ivy,, Offer this Chalice to Damon and as he sips it his binding to you is complete

* ivy{DED}fg softly smiles, taking the Chalice within trembling hands she then lifts it reverently to his lips so that they may be one forever.

* DamonElDamor smiles then sips at the drink feeling the love of the one befor me and knows this is just the first day of the happieness that will come

priest: again hold the chalice above his head so the others may see, them places it upon the alter
priest: takes there bound hands in his, In the Name of Odin, and Freyas, before these witnesses I name you Join, You are now Truely two made one , from now until the end of time, and as no hand save your own may remove these bound about your wrists, may no man tamper with the bound of your heart and may your love live eternal

priest winks at Damon ,, Kiss her already

* DamonElDamor grins grabs ivy and kisses her deep hard and lovingly

priest steps away from the couple so that others many offer there congratulations

* ivy{DED}fg softly moans as she feels the depth of his love within his kiss... she kisses him deeply, passionately and with all the love that she has.

Priest: asks priestess to release the four corners

priestess: to the powers to be i thank you for being here this night and release you thank you for you guidance and jion this couple in there bed to see there happy union

priestess: many thanks to the god and goddess for joining us this night i release you and thank you for your presence
priestess: so mote it be and it shall be

 

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