- Covener (Aisac) Good night and Welcome To start, I will say that I'm a direct person, so my introduction will not take long. We can say, that this union is perfect. On the one hand, we have the bravery and intelligence of a bold soldier, on the other, the intelligence and experience of a veteran mayoress. Both contribute a great good to Spain, one with the army and the other with politics. In the personal, both are nice, pleasant, friendly... anyway the list of virtues is long, and I don't want to extend this speech. I give you my best wishes and I hope you have a long relationship as the first union inside eSpain. And especially, I wish you a happy life, with all my affection. Now, I will begin with the ceremony... Allyenna and Zhuge Liang would like to take a moment to thank you all for being here with them today. They know that its difficult for many of you to spend a Saturday night, and for this they are deeply grateful. I look out at you now and I see a rich and diverse weave of differing beliefs, life styles, ages, countries and viewpoints. Yet you are all here celebrating your friendship for Allyenna and Zhuge Liang. There are many reasons that we share in life’s celebrations with those we love. Ritual itself is designed to cause a change in our lives. The promises that a couple makes must be practical promises that when lived by will actually help them to safeguard their future. There is a term that we hear often at events such as this with very little explanation. The term is “Perfect Love and Perfect Trust” or “Unconditional Love”. In the case of a marriage, and in the case of all loving, caring, committed relationships the ideal that this speaks of is not about perfection, but of expecting and accepting imperfection and human frailty. For the divinely inspired desire to be together for a lifetime in indeed something well worthy of fighting for. And these dear friends are the promises that you have been invited to bear witness to this day. - Priestess (Meiko) Since ancient times, people have communed with nature to learn more about themselves. Since it is within nature that we all do abide, we ask for Allyenna and Zhuge Liang the blessings of Nature’s Elements. - Priest (Cristesco) We do this in order tu fully understand the lessons each element has to offer. The attributes of which are examples of those aspects they mirror not only within divinity but within ourselves as well. - Guardian of Wind (Salbafer) We ask the spirits of Air to keep open the lines of communication between this couple, don't loose their messages and mails and preserve their PM from database errors. May their future be as bright as the dawn on the horizon. Seeing not only with their eyes, may they together grow wise with wisdom. - Guardian of Fire (Vircoph) Spirits of Fire, we ask that Allyenna and Zhuge Liang’s passion for each other and for life itself remain ever strong and vital, fortifying each day without loosing wellness. As Fire clears the way for new growth, may they know that this power is theirs: to create change and bring about the richness and quality that comes with a true love of life. - Guardian of Water (Diarmuid) We ask the Spirits of Water, that their love for each other and the comfort of loved ones, like the serenity of the deep blue ocean, be the oasis that forever surrounds our Bride and Groom. May they be well loved, and love well, letting the surety with which Water makes its journey to the sea, ever serve as a reminder that with love all is well and will endure. - Guardian of Earth (Sabi2) Spirits of Earth, we ask that you give unto those you see standing before you this day, the rock solid place to stand and fulfill his destiny. May their journey mirror the vast planes and fertile fields, expansive and alive. May they find the right seeds to sow to ensure a bountiful harvest. And when they look up at the Northern Star, may they know that it is as bright and constant as their love for each other as well as the love of the divine is for them. - Priestess (Meiko) Father, Mother, Admin whose presence is felt in all things and at all times we ask your continued blessings upon this couple, upon their union and upon their erepublik friends who have gathered here to celebrate this joyous event with them. May they become one in truth and forever revel in the magik that is love. - Priestess (Meiko) Lord Zhuge Liang, if it is truly thy desire to become one with this woman: Then present unto her a symbol of thy pledge, and a token of thy love. - Groom (Zhuge Liang) /me drops to one knee, and presents a Sword-Q4 with a ring on it - Priestess (Meiko) Lady Allyenna, you are the most gracious and lovely one that Zhuge Liang has ever seen, for he understands the essence of thy true self. The beauty which radiates around thee can only be rivaled by the beauty which radiates from within thee. The pledge of his sword is as the pledge of his soul. It is his prowess, his fire, his passion, his strength & courage, His ability to protect, defend and care for thee. With the strength of his blade and the endurance of its steel to represent what is in his heart, take from him now, as his beloved, the ring that rests upon it, and choose him to be your own. - Bride (Allyenna) /me takes the ring from the Sword I accept the pledge of thy blade and the eternal promise of this wedding band. /me takes the sword and places the blade from left shoulder to right shoulder to the top of his head, as in bestowing knighthood: For the boy thou were, For the man thee are, And for the Husband thou shall be to me, I do choose you to be mine own /me returns the sword If thou wilt now place this ring upon mine finger, I shall from this day forth, ‘till beyond the end of time, Take thee to be mine own. /me opens her hand presenting Zhuge Liang with the ring which he then places upon her finger - Groom (Zhuge Liang) With this ring I thee wed. I take you as my friend, my lover, my wife from this day forth and into the fullness of time where we will meet and remember and love again. When you have lost your wellness, I pledge to give you gifts. When you have lost your money or food, I pledge to give you mine. When you have lost your weapons, I pledge to fight for you. - Priest (Cristesco) Lady Allyenna, if it is truly your desire to become one with this man: Then present unto him a symbol of thy pledge and a token of thy love. - Bride (Allyenna) /me bows before Groom and presents Chalice-Q4 with ring inside - Priest (Cristesco) Lord Zhuge Liang, in the eyes of this woman thou art the only man in the world. Yours is the voice of sound reason and unwavering support. You the spark to the bonfire of her passions and yours are the arms in which she would have lay down to rest. The pledge of her chalice is the pledge of all that is within her, Her felicity and devotion. The place in her heart where two souls can be sheltered and nourished, that they may grow together, ever closer, and flourish as the leaves on the trees and the fruits of the vine. As the depth and bounty of her chalice foretell the richness of your future together, take from her now the band that lies there within, and do choose her as thy own. - Groom (Zhuge Liang) /me takes the ring from the chalice I accept the pledge of your chalice and the eternal promise of this wedding band. /me pours wine into the chalice, then takes it from his Bride For the girl thou were, For the woman thou art And for the wife that thee shall be to me, I toast and drink to thee! And do choose you to be mine own /me drinks and returns chalice to Allyenna If thou will now place this ring upon my finger, I shall from this day forth, ‘till beyond the end of time, Take you to be mine own. /me opens hand presenting Allyenna with the ring which she then places upon his finger - Bride (Allyenna) With this ring I thee wed. I take you as my friend, my lover, my husband from this day forth and into the fullness of time where we will meet and remember and love again. When you have lost your wellness, I pledge to give you gifts. When you have lost your money or food, I pledge to give you mine. When you have lost your weapons, I pledge to fight for you (I'm more strong than you :P) - Priest and Priestess (Cristesco and Meiko) Ever love, help and respect each other, and then know truly that you are one in the eyes of the Gods. - Priestess (Meiko) Is it also your wish today that your hands be fasted in the ways of old? - Bride and Groom (Allyenna and Zhuge Liang) Yes, it is - Priest (Cristesco) Remember then as your hands are fasted, these are not the ties that bind... - Covener (Aisac) /me tie their hands with a cord - Priest (Cristesco) The role already taken by the song of your hearts, shall be now strengthened by the vows you have taken. All things of the erepublik world eventually return to the Server, unlike the bond and connection your spirits share which is destined to ascend to the heavens. - Priestess (Meiko) May you be forever as one in the passion and fire of you Bride and Groom’s hands are bound You are now as your hearts have always known you to be, Husband and Wife. You may kiss the bride!