We had a fantastic wedding at 8 pm eastern on Friday the 13th, April of 2007 bonding Ybeth and Florizal for the better part of there Gnomish lives. The speaker, Drigt did a fantastic job leading the ceremony and all 20 people who showed up enjoyed the nervous demeanor that Ybeth brought with her.

Drigt recites:

"Thank you all for coming, would you all be as kind as to take a seat?"

>Brave Adventurer in the Realms:
Prescious.
>Florizal gazes at Ybeth with a dreamy look on her face.
>Drigt gestures at a wooden chair.
>l[Under a Canopy]
Within the sheltering embrace of the willow tree, guests gather beneath a silken canopy. Nearby, a topiary pegasus stretches its wings, pawing at the ground with a dainty green hoof. Wooden chairs have been arranged in neat rows on either side of a petal-strewn grassy aisle which leads up to a small altar near the trunk of the tree.
Also in the room: Ybeth, Tenderfoot Aperokei, Sauliviauroa, Wanderer Audron, Ridder Semgrey, Doctor Aleerayn, Caretaker Whitestorm who is sitting, Monk Drigt, Solinthar, Celestian Xerynolous, Life Mage Tolena who is sitting, Celebrant Iljanos who is sitting, Manze who is sitting, Professor Farman who is sitting, Embalmer Teel, Battle Empath Artila who is sitting, and Florizal.
Obvious exits: out.
>Whitestorm's jaw drops.
>Audron sits down on the wooden chair.
>Semgrey sits down on the wooden chair.
>sit chairFarman rubs his hands together.
>You settle yourself on the wooden chair.
>Ybeth gulps.
>Sauliviauroa sits down on the wooden chair.
>Ybeth wrings her hands nervously.
>Solinthar walks over and sits down on the chair with a relaxed sigh.
>Ybeth fixes Florizal with an acute, keen-witted stare.
>Farman says, "that must be one big chair"
>Farman makes a grunting noise.
>l ybethYou see Ybeth, a Gnome.
She has milky blue eyes. Her honey hair is short and thick, and is worn loose. She has copper skin.
She is very young for a Gnome.
She is in good shape.

She is holding an embossed parchment invitation in her right hand.
She is wearing a darkened steel ring encircled by inlaid cambrinth daggers, a gold ring bearing the crest of the Ranger Guild, a red gold eyebrow ring, a rough leather tinker's sack, a dangling spidersilk reticule with swirling beadwork, a deep blue velvet garter dotted with tiny water opals, a black satin pouch with braided red silk drawstrings, some delicate lace wings accented with iridescent crystal teardrops, a pale blue suede jacket embossed with a cascade of falling autumn leaves, some sky-blue silk gloves, a pair of emerald earrings, a sky-blue silk hat, a rough wild red rose wristlet, a circlet of twining silk ivy and wood violets tied with a soft tulle bow, some sky-blue silk slippers, a sky-blue silk bodice, an indigo blue watersilk gown, a curved lunch pail painted with black and white checks, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan and a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan.
>Aperokei sits down on the wooden chair.
>Teel sits down on the wooden chair.
>Drigt stands near a small altar.
>Sauliviauroa giggles at Farman.
>Drigt smiles at Florizal.
>l saulYou see Sauliviauroa, Bladesman of Ratha, a Gnome.
He has crystal green eyes. His white hair is shoulder length and fine, and is worn loose. He has smooth skin.
He is short for a Gnome.
He is adult for a Gnome.
He has a tattoo of a bleeding heart on his wrist.

He has some faint scars along the neck, some tiny scars across the right arm, some tiny scars across the left arm, some faint scars along the right leg, some faint scars along the left leg, some faint scars along the left hand, some faint scars along the chest, some faint scars along the abdomen.
He is in good shape.

He is holding an embossed parchment invitation in his right hand.
He is wearing a target shield, some wickedly spiked knuckles, some pitch-black gloves, a pitch-black cowl, some pitch-black leathers, a forester's crossbow, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, some enameled elbow spikes, a pitch-black harness, some iron knee spikes, an albredine crystal ring, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, an origami-paper envelope, a heavy canvas carry-all and an etched silver vial strung from intricate chain mesh.
>Semgrey makes a laughing grunting noise.
>Aperokei says, "aye"
> * Druidnor was just struck down!
>Drigt smiles at Ybeth.
>say It's a shame, aen't it Saul?You ask, "It's a shame, aen't it Saul?"
>nod saulYbeth fidgets nervously.
>You nod to Sauliviauroa.
>Manze says, "especially with all the fluffy puffs in it"
>Manze's snake charm coils up off his left arm and drapes its body across his back, from shoulder to shoulder.
>say Two good ladies lost to the self preserved grinder.You say, "Two good ladies lost to the self preserved grinder."
>Ybeth casually observes the area.
>Farman scoffs.
>Sauliviauroa ponders.
>say We're commoner's short of happiness.You say, "We're commoner's short of happiness."
>With slow and patient words, Manze shows you a complicated aspect of swimming that has always eluded your understanding.
>grin saul wide>You flash a wide grin at Sauliviauroa.
>Sauliviauroa grins at you.
>Manze grins at Tolena, his dimples flashing into view.
>l saulYou see Sauliviauroa, Bladesman of Ratha, a Gnome.
He has crystal green eyes. His white hair is shoulder length and fine, and is worn loose. He has smooth skin.
He is short for a Gnome.
He is adult for a Gnome.
He has a tattoo of a bleeding heart on his wrist.

He has some faint scars along the neck, some tiny scars across the right arm, some tiny scars across the left arm, some faint scars along the right leg, some faint scars along the left leg, some faint scars along the left hand, some faint scars along the chest, some faint scars along the abdomen.
He is in good shape.

He is holding an embossed parchment invitation in his right hand.
He is wearing a target shield, some wickedly spiked knuckles, some pitch-black gloves, a pitch-black cowl, some pitch-black leathers, a forester's crossbow, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, some enameled elbow spikes, a pitch-black harness, some iron knee spikes, an albredine crystal ring, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, an origami-paper envelope, a heavy canvas carry-all and an etched silver vial strung from intricate chain mesh.
>l mugenYou are Mugen, Citizen of Ilithi, a Gnome.
You have an angular face with stormy grey eyes and a classical nose. Your bright orange hair is very long and thick, and is worn pulled back in a multitude of beaded braids. You have smooth skin and an athletic build.
You are very tall for a Gnome.
You are clean shaven.
You are in good shape.

You are wearing a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion, a heavy ironwood standard crowned with a bronze lion's head and bearing an embroidered flowing silk banner, a silvery white steelsilk swordsman's cloak, a perfect gargoyle-hide mask, some matte black woven reed vambraces, a scale aventail, a chain helm, some green quilted gloves, some plate greaves, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a polished silver monocle, a black silk gem pouch clasped by a tiny engraved silver padlock, a double-wrapped leather sword belt stamped and painted with proud golden lions, a bright gold lion amulet suspended from a heavy chain, a braided gold armband twined around a soulstone, a pair of dun ibis-winged boots, a linked-steel pack depicting a roaring bronze lion, a chain lorica and a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan.
>remove my standardBut you aren't wearing the standard!
You sling a heavy ironwood standard crowned with a bronze lion's head and bearing an embroidered flowing silk banner off from over your shoulder.
>stow my standardThe ironwood standard is too long to fit in the pack.
>The glacier emerald on Aleerayn's forehead dims, then suddenly brightens in a star burst of tiny silver and green sparks that bloom against her skin.
>Aleerayn takes a seat near Artila.
>Xerynolous takes a seat.
>Florizal stands near Ybeth.
>Aleerayn scoots over a little closer to Teel.
>l florizalYou see Florizal, a Gnome Paladin.
She has a heart-shaped face with slightly pointed ears, silver-flecked mismatched eyes, one violet and one crystal green, a freckled nose and dimples. Her ginger hair is long and curly, and is worn arranged in pigtails. She has fair skin and a lissome figure.
She is tiny for a Gnome.
She is very young for a Gnome.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, a luminescent diamond-trimmed veil, a pristine white greatcloak trimmed with tufted snowbeast fur and emblazoned with a rampant golden lion, a sprig of heart's-ease, a pilgrim's badge, an elegant empire-waisted gown of pale pink satin with a beaded white lace jacket, a dangling spidersilk reticule with swirling beadwork, a pair of white lace gloves, an albredine crystal ring, a sterling silver thumb ring set with sunstone, a double-wrapped leather sword belt stamped and painted with proud golden lions, a white doeskin candy bag painted with purple and blue tribal markings, an opalescent satin garter in shimmering hues of silver and some fragile crystal slippers inlaid with silver filigree bows.
>Aleerayn scoots over a little closer to Tolena.
>Ybeth fidgets nervously.
>l ybethYou see Ybeth, a Gnome.
She has milky blue eyes. Her honey hair is short and thick, and is worn loose. She has copper skin.
She is very young for a Gnome.
She is in good shape.

She is holding an embossed parchment invitation in her right hand.
She is wearing a darkened steel ring encircled by inlaid cambrinth daggers, a gold ring bearing the crest of the Ranger Guild, a red gold eyebrow ring, a rough leather tinker's sack, a dangling spidersilk reticule with swirling beadwork, a deep blue velvet garter dotted with tiny water opals, a black satin pouch with braided red silk drawstrings, some delicate lace wings accented with iridescent crystal teardrops, a pale blue suede jacket embossed with a cascade of falling autumn leaves, some sky-blue silk gloves, a pair of emerald earrings, a sky-blue silk hat, a rough wild red rose wristlet, a circlet of twining silk ivy and wood violets tied with a soft tulle bow, some sky-blue silk slippers, a sky-blue silk bodice, an indigo blue watersilk gown, a curved lunch pail painted with black and white checks, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan and a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan.
>Drigt happily says, "We are gathered here today under the eyes of Saemaus to witness the bonding between these two fair gnomish maidens, Ybeth and Florizal"
>Ybeth stands near Florizal.
>Ybeth fidgets nervously.
>Aleerayn scoots over a little closer to Florizal.
>Manze's able tutoring continues, in an effort to insure that you more fully understand swimming.
>l[Under a Canopy]
Within the sheltering embrace of the willow tree, guests gather beneath a silken canopy. Nearby, a topiary pegasus stretches its wings, pawing at the ground with a dainty green hoof. Wooden chairs have been arranged in neat rows on either side of a petal-strewn grassy aisle which leads up to a small altar near the trunk of the tree.
Also in the room: Ybeth, Tenderfoot Aperokei who is sitting, Sauliviauroa who is sitting, Wanderer Audron who is sitting, Ridder Semgrey who is sitting, Doctor Aleerayn who is sitting, Caretaker Whitestorm who is sitting, Monk Drigt, Solinthar who is sitting, Celestian Xerynolous who is sitting, Life Mage Tolena who is sitting, Celebrant Iljanos who is sitting, Manze who is sitting, Professor Farman who is sitting, Embalmer Teel who is sitting, Battle Empath Artila who is sitting, and Florizal.
Obvious exits: out.
>l aleerYou see Doctor Aleerayn, Medical Examiner of Aesry Surlaenis'a, an Elothean.
She has sparkling silver eyes and a button nose. Her snow-white-streaked blonde hair is long and fine, and is worn coiled atop her head in a regal braided coronet. She has fair skin and a slender figure. A square-cut glacier emerald is positioned between her eyes, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.
She is tiny for an Elothean.
She is fairly young for an Elothean.
She has a tattoo of an iridescent winged butterfly on her ankle.

She has deep slashes across the left leg, deep slashes across the chest area.
She is bleeding lightly from the left leg.

She is wearing a pair of white satin slippers graced with crystal snowflakes, an icy-blue sapphire anklet with miniature cambrinth icicles, a white leather ankle sheath embossed with delicate snowflakes, a delicate platinum hip-chain of trickling icicles encrusted with ice blue topazes, a braided leather tip belt tooled with the Empath's Guild crest, an intricate silver shesegri ring interspersed with amethyst flecks, an albredine crystal ring, a gold band with a violet stone, a silver ring bearing the crest of the Empaths' Guild, an ice-white leather pack edged with silken tassels, a leather weapon harness with polished brass buckles and fittings, a snowy-white haversack stitched with the faint outline of a fox, a heavy arzumos hide cloak stitched with intricate silver sigils, an iridescent silver mage's robe embroidered with an angry black thundercloud, a pair of icy-blue sapphire earrings shaped like tiny snowdrop blossoms, a white water lily, a cambrinth circlet with gemstone jadice flowers and a diminutive platinum toad.
>l mugenYou are Mugen, Citizen of Ilithi, a Gnome.
You have an angular face with stormy grey eyes and a classical nose. Your bright orange hair is very long and thick, and is worn pulled back in a multitude of beaded braids. You have smooth skin and an athletic build.
You are very tall for a Gnome.
You are clean shaven.
You are in good shape.

You are holding a heavy ironwood standard crowned with a bronze lion's head and bearing an embroidered flowing silk banner in your right hand.
You are wearing a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion, a silvery white steelsilk swordsman's cloak, a perfect gargoyle-hide mask, some matte black woven reed vambraces, a scale aventail, a chain helm, some green quilted gloves, some plate greaves, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a polished silver monocle, a black silk gem pouch clasped by a tiny engraved silver padlock, a double-wrapped leather sword belt stamped and painted with proud golden lions, a bright gold lion amulet suspended from a heavy chain, a braided gold armband twined around a soulstone, a pair of dun ibis-winged boots, a linked-steel pack depicting a roaring bronze lion, a chain lorica and a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan.
>l[Under a Canopy]
Within the sheltering embrace of the willow tree, guests gather beneath a silken canopy. Nearby, a topiary pegasus stretches its wings, pawing at the ground with a dainty green hoof. Wooden chairs have been arranged in neat rows on either side of a petal-strewn grassy aisle which leads up to a small altar near the trunk of the tree.
Also in the room: Ybeth, Tenderfoot Aperokei who is sitting, Sauliviauroa who is sitting, Wanderer Audron who is sitting, Ridder Semgrey who is sitting, Doctor Aleerayn who is sitting, Caretaker Whitestorm who is sitting, Monk Drigt, Solinthar who is sitting, Celestian Xerynolous who is sitting, Life Mage Tolena who is sitting, Celebrant Iljanos who is sitting, Manze who is sitting, Professor Farman who is sitting, Embalmer Teel who is sitting, Battle Empath Artila who is sitting, and Florizal.
Obvious exits: out.
>Drigt gestures at Florizal.
>l in my packIn the linked-steel pack you see a cambrinth orb, an embossed parchment invitation, a colorful elbaite runestone, a smoky soulstone, some clippers, a hair brush, a tiny silver key, a hide scraper and a razor.
>A hint of cherries mingles in the air around Tolena.
>l saulYou see Sauliviauroa, Bladesman of Ratha, a Gnome.
He has crystal green eyes. His white hair is shoulder length and fine, and is worn loose. He has smooth skin.
He is short for a Gnome.
He is adult for a Gnome.
He has a tattoo of a bleeding heart on his wrist.

He has some faint scars along the neck, some tiny scars across the right arm, some tiny scars across the left arm, some faint scars along the right leg, some faint scars along the left leg, some faint scars along the left hand, some faint scars along the chest, some faint scars along the abdomen.
He is in good shape.

He is holding an embossed parchment invitation in his right hand.
He is wearing a target shield, some wickedly spiked knuckles, some pitch-black gloves, a pitch-black cowl, some pitch-black leathers, a forester's crossbow, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, some enameled elbow spikes, a pitch-black harness, some iron knee spikes, an albredine crystal ring, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, an origami-paper envelope, a heavy canvas carry-all and an etched silver vial strung from intricate chain mesh.
>l aperYou see Tenderfoot Aperokei, a Prydaen.
She has pointed ears and gold-flecked cat-slitted eyes, one crystal blue and one violet. Her honey-streaked golden brown mane is shoulder length and wavy, and is worn tied back in a thin braided tail. She has tawny fur with black points with black stripes and a slender tail.
She is young for a Prydaen.

She has faint scuffing to the left arm, faint scuffing to the right leg, faint scuffing to the left leg, some faint scars along the left leg, faint scuffing to the chest, faint scuffing to the back.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing a darkened steel ring encircled by inlaid cambrinth daggers, a verdigris copper ring shaped like a pair of clasped hands holding a heart, an albredine crystal ring, a platinum ring, a sweeping mantle of charcoal grey cashmere, a short blue cotton cape fluttering from the shoulders, a light crossbow, a silver panther-shaped ear whimsey, a silver-edged scabbard, a sturdy maroon backpack, a pair of emerald earrings and an etched silver vial strung from intricate chain mesh.
>l audYou see Wanderer Audron, Death Hand of Elanthia, a Prydaen.

You cannot make out his features with the clothing he is wearing.

He has faint scuffing to the neck, faint scuffing to the right arm, faint scuffing to the left arm, faint scuffing to the chest, faint scuffing to the abdomen.
He is in good shape.

He is holding an embossed parchment invitation in his right hand.
He is wearing a tanned jaguar mask with carved ivory teeth, a night black hooded cloak stitched with the silhouette of a panther, a lumpy bundle, a smooth ebony crossbow set with carved onyx panthers, a white gold eyebrow ring, a troll-claw necklace, a shark's tooth suspended from a braided cord, a supple black leucro hide pack clasped with a gleaming silver fang, some wickedly spiked knuckles, a deep ebony snake ring inset with ruby eyes, a jackal-tooth wristband, some enameled elbow spikes, a somber black mourning armband depicting the plight of the Prydaen, a deep ebony breastplate, a tattered black leather lootsack, a jet black cougar-hide pouch, a dark grey suede war belt with an interlocking clasp of ivory fangs, a dark suede thigh quiver wrapped with shreds of leucro hide, some embellished knee spikes, some warcat suede fighting pants with narrow leather lashings and bronze buckles, some rugged leather boots with steel buckles and some steel-toed footwraps with silver buckles.
>l[Under a Canopy]
Within the sheltering embrace of the willow tree, guests gather beneath a silken canopy. Nearby, a topiary pegasus stretches its wings, pawing at the ground with a dainty green hoof. Wooden chairs have been arranged in neat rows on either side of a petal-strewn grassy aisle which leads up to a small altar near the trunk of the tree.
Also in the room: Ybeth, Tenderfoot Aperokei who is sitting, Sauliviauroa who is sitting, Wanderer Audron who is sitting, Ridder Semgrey who is sitting, Doctor Aleerayn who is sitting, Caretaker Whitestorm who is sitting, Monk Drigt, Solinthar who is sitting, Celestian Xerynolous who is sitting, Life Mage Tolena who is sitting, Celebrant Iljanos who is sitting, Manze who is sitting, Professor Farman who is sitting, Embalmer Teel who is sitting, Battle Empath Artila who is sitting, and Florizal.
Obvious exits: out.
>l semgYou see Ridder Semgrey, Protector of the Order of the White Rose, a Dwarven Paladin.
He has silver-flecked blue eyes. His blue-black hair is long and thick, and is worn tied back in a thin braided tail. He has fair skin.
He is young for a Dwarf.
He has a thick bushy mustache that droops heavily on his upper lip and a thick beard twisted into three long braids.
He is in good shape.

He is wearing a burnished silver helm engraved with an ornate bronzed triskele, a silver kyanite gwethdesuan, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, an engraved gold locket, a brocade cloak with elaborate silver and gold embroidered scrollwork, an exquisitely woven white silk rose with an emerald green stem twined around a platinum seven-pointed star, a pilgrim's badge, a maroon medium brocade case, a mahogany brown belted leather baldric accented with a fire-gilded lion's head buckle, an oilcloth rucksack, some burnished steel-riveted silver plate blazoned with a ruby-centered triskele, a cambrinth armband curled into the shape of a sleek mongoose, a gleaming silver tower shield, some burnished silver gauntlets with sable leather cuffs edged in thin bronze chain, an albredine crystal ring, a platinum ring bearing the crest of the Paladin Guild, a hammered silver band set with a cambrinth crest of the Paladin Guild, a wide dwarven mining belt of sturdy worn leather, a brass-banded leather carving case with a gold mongoose clasp, a maroon hip pouch, a brushed nickel Dwarven hunting garniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl, a black and copper plaid kilt, a hammered copper ankle cuff lodged with a multitude of small cambrinth arrows and a pair of steel-toed boots with black suede cuffs.
>l aleeYou see Doctor Aleerayn, Medical Examiner of Aesry Surlaenis'a, an Elothean.
She has sparkling silver eyes and a button nose. Her snow-white-streaked blonde hair is long and fine, and is worn coiled atop her head in a regal braided coronet. She has fair skin and a slender figure. A square-cut glacier emerald is positioned between her eyes, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.
She is tiny for an Elothean.
She is fairly young for an Elothean.
She has a tattoo of an iridescent winged butterfly on her ankle.

She has deep slashes across the left leg, deep slashes across the chest area.
She is bleeding lightly from the left leg.

She is wearing a pair of white satin slippers graced with crystal snowflakes, an icy-blue sapphire anklet with miniature cambrinth icicles, a white leather ankle sheath embossed with delicate snowflakes, a delicate platinum hip-chain of trickling icicles encrusted with ice blue topazes, a braided leather tip belt tooled with the Empath's Guild crest, an intricate silver shesegri ring interspersed with amethyst flecks, an albredine crystal ring, a gold band with a violet stone, a silver ring bearing the crest of the Empaths' Guild, an ice-white leather pack edged with silken tassels, a leather weapon harness with polished brass buckles and fittings, a snowy-white haversack stitched with the faint outline of a fox, a heavy arzumos hide cloak stitched with intricate silver sigils, an iridescent silver mage's robe embroidered with an angry black thundercloud, a pair of icy-blue sapphire earrings shaped like tiny snowdrop blossoms, a white water lily, a cambrinth circlet with gemstone jadice flowers and a diminutive platinum toad.
>l whitestormYou see Caretaker Whitestorm, Wound Bearer, a Dwarven Empath.
He has mismatched eyes, one hazel and one milky white. His white hair is long and fine, and is worn tied back. He has smooth skin.
He is young for a Dwarf.
He has a thick bushy mustache that droops heavily on his upper lip and a long shaggy beard.

He has tiny scratches to the head, tiny scratches to the neck, severe scarring and ugly gashes about the right arm, some faint scars along the left arm, minor scarring along the right leg, faint scuffing to the chest, an occasional twitching in the chest area, tiny scratches to the back, faint scuffing to the right eye, faint scuffing to the left eye, some minor twitching.

He is wearing a pale suede longcoat decorated with fringe, a leaf green cowl, a lumpy bundle, some gloves, a leaf green shield, a pair of leaf green boots, a beaten iron ring, a black spidersilk backpack, a canvas sack and a narrow salt-stained cambrinth band etched with veins of silver.
>l[Under a Canopy]
Within the sheltering embrace of the willow tree, guests gather beneath a silken canopy. Nearby, a topiary pegasus stretches its wings, pawing at the ground with a dainty green hoof. Wooden chairs have been arranged in neat rows on either side of a petal-strewn grassy aisle which leads up to a small altar near the trunk of the tree.
Also in the room: Ybeth, Tenderfoot Aperokei who is sitting, Sauliviauroa who is sitting, Wanderer Audron who is sitting, Ridder Semgrey who is sitting, Doctor Aleerayn who is sitting, Caretaker Whitestorm who is sitting, Monk Drigt, Solinthar who is sitting, Celestian Xerynolous who is sitting, Life Mage Tolena who is sitting, Celebrant Iljanos who is sitting, Manze who is sitting, Professor Farman who is sitting, Embalmer Teel who is sitting, Battle Empath Artila who is sitting, and Florizal.
Obvious exits: out.
>l drigtYou see Monk Drigt Brownthorn, Holy Light, an Elf.
He has a square-jawed face with elegant arched eyebrows, pointed ears, sparkling crystal green eyes and a classical nose. His silver-gilt-streaked blue-black hair is shoulder length and fine, and is worn arranged in tight dreadlocks. He has fair skin and a lean build.
He is tall for an Elf.
He is young for an Elf.
He has a long bristly goatee.
A dim orb of shadows hovers like a will-o-wisp, following him diligently.
He is in good shape.

He is wearing some light cream linen trews, a white velvet waistcoat with green embroidery, a green silk coat with heavy golden brocade, a white cotton cravat pinned with a bright emerald, a pair of blue-black leather hessians, an alabaster white linen shirt trimmed with lace, a sturdy backpack, an undyed lambswool mantle clasped with an intricately etched bronze disk, a platinum ring bearing the crest of the Cleric Guild, a sprig of blazing-star, an ornate dragon's blood crystal wedding band set with smooth obsidian stones, a cracked mother-of-pearl icon and some pilgrim's prayer beads carved from sandalwood.
>l solintharYou see Solinthar Malfin, Fist Fighter, a Gnome.
He has hazel eyes. His red hair is short and thick, and is worn parted on the side. He has smooth skin.
He is adult for a Gnome.
He has a thick bushy mustache that droops heavily on his upper lip and a thick shaggy beard.
He has a tattoo of a bleeding heart on his wrist.

He has cuts and bruises about the right arm, faint scuffing to the left arm, tiny scratches to the right leg, minor swelling and bruising around the left leg, tiny scratches to the right hand, minor swelling and bruising in the chest area compounded by cuts and bruises about the chest area, faint scuffing to the abdomen, minor swelling and bruising in the back compounded by cuts and bruises about the back.

He is wearing some matte black woven reed greaves, a slightly padded Gnome's robe, a matte black woven reed mask, some matte black woven reed gauntlets, an elegant spidersilk traveler's backpack, a gargoyle-hide shield, a copperwood longbow, a lambskin gathering pouch decorated with three red-dyed rabbit feet, some snug lambskin thigh boots with etched silver heel plates and a canvas sack.
>Farman beams!
>l xerynYou see Celestian Xerynolous Nova-gazer, Clairvoyant of the House of the Ivory Scroll, an Elothean.
He has an angular face with silver-flecked black eyes and a classical nose. His russet hair is shoulder length and fine, and is worn in a tousled, finger-combed style. He has fair skin.
He is a bit over average height for an Elothean.
He is fairly young for an Elothean.
He has a tattoo of a skeleton dancing on a bed of fiery coals on his back.
He is in good shape.

He is wearing a multi-strap leather pouch, a green gem pouch, a pair of grey ibis-winged boots, a simple blue cotton loincloth wrapped around the hips, an origami-paper envelope, a darkened oilcloth telescope case, an ebony wand belt, an albredine crystal ring, a iron ring, a target shield, a streaked cambrinth armband inset with dozens of tiny sparkling gems, a coiled silver armlet shaped like a snake studded with cambrinth scales, some perfect brown-scaled leathers, a mist grey journey pack, a copperwood short bow, a deep emerald silk haversack adorned with an onyx crescent, a gold pin, a silver pin, a polished platinum star set with a small dark sapphire, a dark silk cloak with a dragon-shaped iron clasp, an emerald scarab medallion with a delicate gold inlay, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a silver kyanite gwethdesuan and a jet black wolfskin helm.
>l[Under a Canopy]
Within the sheltering embrace of the willow tree, guests gather beneath a silken canopy. Nearby, a topiary pegasus stretches its wings, pawing at the ground with a dainty green hoof. Wooden chairs have been arranged in neat rows on either side of a petal-strewn grassy aisle which leads up to a small altar near the trunk of the tree.
Also in the room: Ybeth, Tenderfoot Aperokei who is sitting, Sauliviauroa who is sitting, Wanderer Audron who is sitting, Ridder Semgrey who is sitting, Doctor Aleerayn who is sitting, Caretaker Whitestorm who is sitting, Monk Drigt, Solinthar who is sitting, Celestian Xerynolous who is sitting, Life Mage Tolena who is sitting, Celebrant Iljanos who is sitting, Manze who is sitting, Professor Farman who is sitting, Embalmer Teel who is sitting, Battle Empath Artila who is sitting, and Florizal.
Obvious exits: out.
>l tolenaYou see Life Mage Tolena Blasenr, Battle Empath, a Human.
She has a heart-shaped face with sparkling gold eyes, a small nose and dimples. Her honey-streaked golden brown hair is shoulder length and wavy, and is worn in a tousled mass of locks that tumbles over her shoulders. She has tanned skin and a curvaceous figure. A square-cut glacier emerald is positioned between her eyes, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.
She is tiny for a Human.
She is in her prime for a Human.
She has a tattoo of a wounded man kneeling in a snowdrift. A white unicorn lies curled around the man, her coal-black horn raised to ward off danger. On the other side of the unicorn, a woman in blood-covered robes reaches to touch the man's arm with a soft smile. A clump of golden snowdrops frames the scene on her back.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing a shalyria blossom, a diminutive platinum toad, an armet helm, a bloodshot cambrinth eyeball, a twisted snowflake obsidian earcuff, a pair of snowball earrings crafted from anlora-avtoma, an animite-hued spidersilk khandur embellished with pink sapphire snowdrops, a shimmering silver cloak depicting a proud unicorn standing in a field of jadice flowers, a segmented leather weapon harness studded with cambrinth-inlaid steel scales, an icy blue watersilk haversack bejeweled with a crystal and sapphire panther clasp, a black steel tower shield accented by a silvery-white metal inlay of the Empath's Guild crest, a snowy-white spidersilk backpack embroidered with a peaceful unicorn sprinkled with diamond dust, a gargoyle-hide shield, some gauntlets, a gold band with a dark orange stone, a narrow gold wedding band shaped into an intricate true lover's knot, a narrow gold engagement band inlaid with green jade leaves, an albredine crystal ring, a cambrinth anklet clasped with a rearing unicorn cut from a flawless diamond and a pair of dun stork-winged sandals.
>l iljanosYou see Celebrant Iljanos Il'eanart, an Elf.
He has pointed ears and gold-flecked silver eyes. His russet-streaked platinum hair is shoulder length and wavy, and is worn arranged in an intricate Elven braid. He has pale skin.
He is a bit over average height for an Elf.
He is young for an Elf.
He has a tattoo of a series of colorful fish splashing playfully in crystal blue water on his arm.
A brilliant orb of rippling cerulean light hovers like a will-o-wisp, following him diligently.
He is in good shape.

He is wearing some tawny golden poloh'izh hide boots with bronze wren clasps, some black wool pants with braid-trimmed pockets, a crimson silk devotional pouch embroidered with tiny gold phoenixes, a scaled poloh'izh hide belt, a delicate silver friendship ring with inlaid mosaic, a polished silver promise ring set with twin pink pearls, a gold anniversary ring with a sparkling sapphire surrounded by diamond chips, a narrow gold wedding band shaped into an intricate true lover's knot, some polished brass gloves, a polished brass hauberk, a finely tailored shirt with bronze wren buttons, a sea dragon charm, a silk backpack embroidered with a wren sitting on a cat, a dark leather traveler's pack branded with a stylized dragon, a studded greatsword harness, a deep emerald silk haversack adorned with an onyx crescent, a pilgrim's badge, a darkly enameled bronze badge depicting a priest kneeling amidst corpses, a witch ball, a pearl Cleric charm, a delicate goldbark wren and panther clasp, a brushed silver wren amulet suspended from a heavy chain, a bronze medallion stamped with the image of a flying wren, a cleric's pale silk eyepatch embroidered in delicate spun-gold with bolts of holy fire, a jadeite gwethdesuan, a kyanite gwethdesuan and a polished brass helm.
>l manzeYou see Manze Losterik, Botanist of the Order of the White Rose, an Elf.
He has pointed ears, sparkling steely grey eyes and dimples. His dark brown hair is long and thick, and is worn loose. He has tanned skin.
He is young for an Elf.
He has a tattoo of a pair of beady yellow eyes gazing out of a thick evergreen forest on his arm.
He is in good shape.

He is wearing a vibrant crimson rose, a narrow gold wedding band shaped into an intricate true lover's knot, a wide silver engagement band inlaid with green jade leaves, a hand-stitched traveler's pack, a black leather split-strap sword belt with silver inlays, a spiraling crystal brooch, a handcarved teak herbalist's case clasped with a crystal jadice flower, a leather cowl, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a mistwood longbow, a pair of doeskin hunter's moccasins laced with rawhide, a white gold nose ring, some reinforced hide gloves, a thigh quiver dyed in a brown and green camouflage pattern, a silver grey wrist purse, a pitch-black kilt, a pale green silk tabard embroidered with forest green ivy tendrils, a black leather bullwhip, a pale green sneezing raccoon butterfly, a snake charm, a leather cuff embroidered with the words "No Ranger stands alone.", some padded leather hunters, a worn golden medallion, an albredine crystal ring, a small dragon charm, a brown deerskin shirt, a ruby teardrop earring, a leather sheath with a sinuous wrought-silver dragon wrapped down its length, a platinum ring bearing the crest of the Ranger Guild, a witch ball, a tattered black hooded cloak with a tarnished silver clasp, some silver steel-rimmed spectacles, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan and an exquisitely woven white silk rose with an emerald green stem twined around a platinum seven-pointed star.
>Commenting favorably on the skills you already possess, Manze gives you some tips on swimming you had not known.
>l farmanYou see Professor Farman Kaszinski, Empathy Professional of Zoluren, an Elven Empath.
He has pointed ears and gold-flecked leaf-green eyes. His amber hair is long and wavy, and is worn loose, tucked behind his ears. He has tanned skin and a wiry build.
He is a bit over average height for an Elf.
He is young for an Elf.
He has a short bristly mustache on his upper lip and a short prickly beard.

He has deep slashes across the neck, deep slashes across the abdomen, deep slashes across the back.

He is wearing a blue violet felt hat, a jadeite gwethdesuan, a silver kyanite gwethdesuan, a twisted black cord dangling a gold ring bearing the crest of the Empath Guild, a small cambrinth stone strung on steel wire, an elegant black gentleman's greatcloak, some yellow aromatic fleabane, an Empath "Off-duty" button, a golden firefly pin with small sapphire wings, an ornate scabbard, a large spidersilk sack, a target shield, an elegant spidersilk traveler's backpack, a white silk shirt embellished with gold riolur leaf buttons, a silver hauberk polished to a sleek shine, a twisted cambrinth armband, a vibrant snowdrop tinted the subtle warmth of firelight, a small arm pouch with an embroidered strap, an albredine crystal ring, a gleaming silver ring set with a crude cambrinth lump, a platinum-brushed black ironwood spellbook case engraved with a rampaging dragon, a midnight-black herb pouch pinioned with blood-red iera flowers, a spidersilk belt pouch, a delicate pouch woven with the fibers of various herbs, some green satin breeches with gold embroidery down the outer seams, a spiraling cambrinth ankleband adorned with tiny alfar charms and some dark green velvet slippers trimmed in fine gold-leaf embroidery.
>l teelYou see Embalmer Teel, an Elf.
She has a heart-shaped face with elegant arched eyebrows, pointed ears, silver-flecked crystal green eyes and dimples. Her silver-streaked strawberry hair is long and straight, and is worn parted down the center. She has tanned skin and a lithe figure.
She is tiny for an Elf.
She is young for an Elf.
She has a tattoo of a dark-robed priest kneeling before a dusty altar on her back.
She is in good shape.

She is holding an embossed parchment invitation in her right hand.
She is wearing an albredine crystal ring, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a silver engagement ring set with dark emeralds encircling a black moonstone, some dark red slippers edged in tiny beaded spiders, a pale blue wool devotional pouch embroidered with orange and white tabby cats, some gauntlets, a blue gem pouch, a chain hauberk, a dark stained target shield, a backless black leather gown tailored to fit snugly from shoulder to hip, a shimmering sparkly silver shawl overlaid in a lacey leaf pattern with a banded watersilk hem, a glittering quartz nose stud, a chain balaclava, a delicately twisted hairpin of solid animite set with opals, some dangling gold earrings which drip with bloodgems and black opals, a choker made of interlocking onyx spiders embellished with ruby accents, a fringed moonsilk pouch, a pilgrim's badge, a sprig of woody nightshade, a black doeskin corset jeweled with petite ruby roses on rambling emerald vines, a well-worn harness bearing a faded design of a dragon with missing scales, a monogrammed duffel bag, a white canvas satchel fastened with a jeweled butterfly clasp, a black and grey cambrinth wristcuff worked with the insignia of the Compass, a smoky grey nightweaver silk handbag clasped with a single star sapphire, an onyx spider ring, a dazzling gold link weapons belt studded with pearls, a white silk herb pouch intricately embroidered with black thread, a deep blue satin garter threaded with narrow black ribbons and a small ankle pouch with an embroidered strap.
>Drigt asks Florizal, "Do you Florizal take Ybeth, to be your loving wife , til death do you part?"
>l artilYou see Battle Empath Artila Zanrud of the House of the Silver Star, an Elothean Empath.
She has laugh lines, tilted almond-shaped blue-grey eyes and a freckled nose. Her honey-streaked amber hair is very long and wavy, and is worn in a simple, loose style. She has smooth skin and a svelte figure.
She is fairly young for an Elothean.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing some ivory satin slippers embraced in a band of golden silk, a rose-colored water lily, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, a white gold origami case decorated by an intricate seascape of polished glass, a back-laced doeskin corset stitched in a pattern of jewel-toned butterflies, a miniature platinum tower shield badge emblazoned with the words "Battle Empath, an oak staff topped by a coiled dragon clutching a crystal ball, a dark blue silk backpack embroidered with tiny flowers, a clinging halter-neck golden firesilk gown cut to reveal the wearer's shoulder blades, a twisted white gold armband shaped like wild flames cradling a cambrinth phoenix, a delicate silver ring embedded with tiny diamonds, a delicate gold promise ring inlaid with a tiny ruby heart, an articulated silver belt inlaid with sapphire sirese blossoms, a sapphire-blue drawstring herb pouch with healing herbs embroidered along the bottom, a soft gem pouch, an origami-paper envelope, an indigo silk garter dotted with star-shaped moonstones and a gold link anklet strung with jade beads and tiny bells.
>l florizal>You see Florizal, a Gnome Paladin.
She has a heart-shaped face with slightly pointed ears, silver-flecked mismatched eyes, one violet and one crystal green, a freckled nose and dimples. Her ginger hair is long and curly, and is worn arranged in pigtails. She has fair skin and a lissome figure.
She is tiny for a Gnome.
She is very young for a Gnome.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, a luminescent diamond-trimmed veil, a pristine white greatcloak trimmed with tufted snowbeast fur and emblazoned with a rampant golden lion, a sprig of heart's-ease, a pilgrim's badge, an elegant empire-waisted gown of pale pink satin with a beaded white lace jacket, a dangling spidersilk reticule with swirling beadwork, a pair of white lace gloves, an albredine crystal ring, a sterling silver thumb ring set with sunstone, a double-wrapped leather sword belt stamped and painted with proud golden lions, a white doeskin candy bag painted with purple and blue tribal markings, an opalescent satin garter in shimmering hues of silver and some fragile crystal slippers inlaid with silver filigree bows.
>A tear runs down Aleerayn's face.
>l ybethYou see Ybeth, a Gnome.
She has milky blue eyes. Her honey hair is short and thick, and is worn loose. She has copper skin.
She is very young for a Gnome.
She is in good shape.

She is holding an embossed parchment invitation in her right hand.
She is wearing a darkened steel ring encircled by inlaid cambrinth daggers, a gold ring bearing the crest of the Ranger Guild, a red gold eyebrow ring, a rough leather tinker's sack, a dangling spidersilk reticule with swirling beadwork, a deep blue velvet garter dotted with tiny water opals, a black satin pouch with braided red silk drawstrings, some delicate lace wings accented with iridescent crystal teardrops, a pale blue suede jacket embossed with a cascade of falling autumn leaves, some sky-blue silk gloves, a pair of emerald earrings, a sky-blue silk hat, a rough wild red rose wristlet, a circlet of twining silk ivy and wood violets tied with a soft tulle bow, some sky-blue silk slippers, a sky-blue silk bodice, an indigo blue watersilk gown, a curved lunch pail painted with black and white checks, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan and a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan.
>Semgrey gazes fondly at Florizal.
>Whitestorm pats Aleerayn on the back.
>A pained expression crosses Audron's face.
>Audron babbles incoherently.
>Audron grins.
>l semgYou see Ridder Semgrey, Protector of the Order of the White Rose, a Dwarven Paladin.
He has silver-flecked blue eyes. His blue-black hair is long and thick, and is worn tied back in a thin braided tail. He has fair skin.
He is young for a Dwarf.
He has a thick bushy mustache that droops heavily on his upper lip and a thick beard twisted into three long braids.
He is in good shape.

He is wearing a burnished silver helm engraved with an ornate bronzed triskele, a silver kyanite gwethdesuan, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, an engraved gold locket, a brocade cloak with elaborate silver and gold embroidered scrollwork, an exquisitely woven white silk rose with an emerald green stem twined around a platinum seven-pointed star, a pilgrim's badge, a maroon medium brocade case, a mahogany brown belted leather baldric accented with a fire-gilded lion's head buckle, an oilcloth rucksack, some burnished steel-riveted silver plate blazoned with a ruby-centered triskele, a cambrinth armband curled into the shape of a sleek mongoose, a gleaming silver tower shield, some burnished silver gauntlets with sable leather cuffs edged in thin bronze chain, an albredine crystal ring, a platinum ring bearing the crest of the Paladin Guild, a hammered silver band set with a cambrinth crest of the Paladin Guild, a wide dwarven mining belt of sturdy worn leather, a brass-banded leather carving case with a gold mongoose clasp, a maroon hip pouch, a brushed nickel Dwarven hunting garniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl, a black and copper plaid kilt, a hammered copper ankle cuff lodged with a multitude of small cambrinth arrows and a pair of steel-toed boots with black suede cuffs.
>Farman rummages through an elegant spidersilk traveler's backpack searching with intent, but it quickly becomes apparent he's not got a clue where to look.
>Florizal softly says to Ybeth, "I do"
>Sauliviauroa rubs his nose.
>Florizal gazes at Ybeth.
>Aleerayn sniffles.
>l saulYou see Sauliviauroa, Bladesman of Ratha, a Gnome.
He has crystal green eyes. His white hair is shoulder length and fine, and is worn loose. He has smooth skin.
He is short for a Gnome.
He is adult for a Gnome.
He has a tattoo of a bleeding heart on his wrist.

He has some faint scars along the neck, some tiny scars across the right arm, some tiny scars across the left arm, some faint scars along the right leg, some faint scars along the left leg, some faint scars along the left hand, some faint scars along the chest, some faint scars along the abdomen.
He is in good shape.

He is holding an embossed parchment invitation in his right hand.
He is wearing a target shield, some wickedly spiked knuckles, some pitch-black gloves, a pitch-black cowl, some pitch-black leathers, a forester's crossbow, some pitted steel-toed footwraps, some enameled elbow spikes, a pitch-black harness, some iron knee spikes, an albredine crystal ring, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, an origami-paper envelope, a heavy canvas carry-all and an etched silver vial strung from intricate chain mesh.
>Ybeth gazes at Florizal.
>Ybeth gulps.
>You feel your swimming knowledge grow under Manze's able and dedicated tutelage.
>Drigt asks Ybeth, "And do you Ybeth take Florizal, to be your loving wife , til death do you part?"
>l ybethYou see Ybeth, a Gnome.
She has milky blue eyes. Her honey hair is short and thick, and is worn loose. She has copper skin.
She is very young for a Gnome.
She is in good shape.

She is holding an embossed parchment invitation in her right hand.
She is wearing a darkened steel ring encircled by inlaid cambrinth daggers, a gold ring bearing the crest of the Ranger Guild, a red gold eyebrow ring, a rough leather tinker's sack, a dangling spidersilk reticule with swirling beadwork, a deep blue velvet garter dotted with tiny water opals, a black satin pouch with braided red silk drawstrings, some delicate lace wings accented with iridescent crystal teardrops, a pale blue suede jacket embossed with a cascade of falling autumn leaves, some sky-blue silk gloves, a pair of emerald earrings, a sky-blue silk hat, a rough wild red rose wristlet, a circlet of twining silk ivy and wood violets tied with a soft tulle bow, some sky-blue silk slippers, a sky-blue silk bodice, an indigo blue watersilk gown, a curved lunch pail painted with black and white checks, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan and a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan.
>l florizalYou see Florizal, a Gnome Paladin.
She has a heart-shaped face with slightly pointed ears, silver-flecked mismatched eyes, one violet and one crystal green, a freckled nose and dimples. Her ginger hair is long and curly, and is worn arranged in pigtails. She has fair skin and a lissome figure.
She is tiny for a Gnome.
She is very young for a Gnome.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan, a luminescent diamond-trimmed veil, a pristine white greatcloak trimmed with tufted snowbeast fur and emblazoned with a rampant golden lion, a sprig of heart's-ease, a pilgrim's badge, an elegant empire-waisted gown of pale pink satin with a beaded white lace jacket, a dangling spidersilk reticule with swirling beadwork, a pair of white lace gloves, an albredine crystal ring, a sterling silver thumb ring set with sunstone, a double-wrapped leather sword belt stamped and painted with proud golden lions, a white doeskin candy bag painted with purple and blue tribal markings, an opalescent satin garter in shimmering hues of silver and some fragile crystal slippers inlaid with silver filigree bows.
>Ybeth nervously says, "I um well you see..I mean..yes I do."
>Farman chuckles.
>Drigt smiles.
>Teel beams at Ybeth!
>Audron appears to be trying hard not to grin.
>Florizal beams at Ybeth!
>Sauliviauroa giggles.
>Ybeth rubs her neck.
>Ybeth fidgets nervously.
>Farman rummages through an elegant spidersilk traveler's backpack searching with intent, but it quickly becomes apparent he's not got a clue where to look.
>l ybethYou see Ybeth, a Gnome.
She has milky blue eyes. Her honey hair is short and thick, and is worn loose. She has copper skin.
She is very young for a Gnome.
She is in good shape.

She is holding an embossed parchment invitation in her right hand.
She is wearing a darkened steel ring encircled by inlaid cambrinth daggers, a gold ring bearing the crest of the Ranger Guild, a red gold eyebrow ring, a rough leather tinker's sack, a dangling spidersilk reticule with swirling beadwork, a deep blue velvet garter dotted with tiny water opals, a black satin pouch with braided red silk drawstrings, some delicate lace wings accented with iridescent crystal teardrops, a pale blue suede jacket embossed with a cascade of falling autumn leaves, some sky-blue silk gloves, a pair of emerald earrings, a sky-blue silk hat, a rough wild red rose wristlet, a circlet of twining silk ivy and wood violets tied with a soft tulle bow, some sky-blue silk slippers, a sky-blue silk bodice, an indigo blue watersilk gown, a curved lunch pail painted with black and white checks, a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan and a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan.
>l mugenYou are Mugen, Citizen of Ilithi, a Gnome.
You have an angular face with stormy grey eyes and a classical nose. Your bright orange hair is very long and thick, and is worn pulled back in a multitude of beaded braids. You have smooth skin and an athletic build.
You are very tall for a Gnome.
You are clean shaven.
You are in good shape.

You are holding a heavy ironwood standard crowned with a bronze lion's head and bearing an embroidered flowing silk banner in your right hand.
You are wearing a gold-plated tower shield emblazoned with a majestic lion, a silvery white steelsilk swordsman's cloak, a perfect gargoyle-hide mask, some matte black woven reed vambraces, a scale aventail, a chain helm, some green quilted gloves, some plate greaves, a platinum jadeite gwethdesuan, a polished silver monocle, a black silk gem pouch clasped by a tiny engraved silver padlock, a double-wrapped leather sword belt stamped and painted with proud golden lions, a bright gold lion amulet suspended from a heavy chain, a braided gold armband twined around a soulstone, a pair of dun ibis-winged boots, a linked-steel pack depicting a roaring bronze lion, a chain lorica and a platinum kyanite gwethdesuan.
>Semgrey rummages through an oilcloth rucksack but it's clear he hasn't a clue if what he is looking for is there.
>Listening carefully as Manze expounds on the finer details of swimming, you gradually see the light.
>The bandages binding Aleerayn's left leg soak through with blood as it begins bleeding again.

>Florizal glances at Semgrey.
>Aleerayn works carefully at tending her wounded left leg.
>Whitestorm flashes a wide grin.
>l[Under a Canopy]
Within the sheltering embrace of the willow tree, guests gather beneath a silken canopy. Nearby, a topiary pegasus stretches its wings, pawing at the ground with a dainty green hoof. Wooden chairs have been arranged in neat rows on either side of a petal-strewn grassy aisle which leads up to a small altar near the trunk of the tree.
Also in the room: Ybeth, Tenderfoot Aperokei who is sitting, Sauliviauroa who is sitting, Wanderer Audron who is sitting, Ridder Semgrey who is sitting, Doctor Aleerayn who is sitting, Caretaker Whitestorm who is sitting, Monk Drigt, Solinthar who is sitting, Celestian Xerynolous who is sitting, Life Mage Tolena who is sitting, Malice Iljanos who is sitting, Manze who is sitting, Professor Farman who is sitting, Embalmer Teel who is sitting, Battle Empath Artila who is sitting, and Florizal.
Obvious exits: out.
>Semgrey scratches his head.
>wear my standard>You sling a heavy ironwood standard crowned with a bronze lion's head and bearing an embroidered flowing silk banner over your shoulder.
>Semgrey rummages through an oilcloth rucksack with a frantic look of loss.
>Drigt asks, "Do either of you have prepared vows?"
>Audron raises an eyebrow in Aleerayn's direction.
>l drigtYou see Monk Drigt Brownthorn, Holy Light, an Elf.
He has a square-jawed face with elegant arched eyebrows, pointed ears, sparkling crystal green eyes and a classical nose. His silver-gilt-streaked blue-black hair is shoulder length and fine, and is worn arranged in tight dreadlocks. He has fair skin and a lean build.
He is tall for an Elf.
He is young for an Elf.
He has a long bristly goatee.
A dim orb of shadows hovers like a will-o-wisp, following him diligently.
He is in good shape.

He is wearing some light cream linen trews, a white velvet waistcoat with green embroidery, a green silk coat with heavy golden brocade, a white cotton cravat pinned with a bright emerald, a pair of blue-black leather hessians, an alabaster white linen shirt trimmed with lace, a sturdy backpack, an undyed lambswool mantle clasped with an intricately etched bronze disk, a platinum ring bearing the crest of the Cleric Guild, a sprig of blazing-star, an ornate dragon's blood crystal wedding band set with smooth obsidian stones, a cracked mother-of-pearl icon and some pilgrim's prayer beads carved from sandalwood.
>Semgrey gets an ocean-blue sapphire wedding band accented with brilliant diamonds from inside his oilcloth rucksack.
>
Two bards arrive heralding, "M'Lords and Ladies! Minstrels, Bards, Swordsmen and Sorcerers! Fair Maids, Dear Friends and Family! By the leave of The Tavern Troupe Performing Order, we once again bid thee a hearty Welcome! The Troupe is hosting an "All Fool's Happiest Hours." Meet us at the Well in Kaerna or later at the Gilded Unicorn. We'll be starting in 30 roisaen and all are invited. Please join us!" They then tip their hats and stroll off.


>Semgrey smiles.
>Farman exclaims, "who invited those bards!"
>Tolena's gold band shifts to a sickly olive-green and grows dull.
>Semgrey gets an ocean-blue sapphire wedding band accented with brilliant diamonds from inside his oilcloth rucksack.
>Audron frowns.
>Florizal grins at Semgrey, her dimples flashing into view.
>Ybeth says, "Um well um..no.."
>Aperokei asks, "did they have an invite?"
>Florizal says to Drigt, "Nothing prepared really"
>Ybeth says, "No one would tell me where to get vows from"
>Ybeth casually observes the area.
>Ybeth fidgets nervously.
>Farman says, "the heart, of course"
>Aperokei tickles Ybeth with her tail!
>Farman just nudged Ybeth.
>Semgrey offers Florizal an ocean-blue sapphire wedding band accented with brilliant diamonds.
>Drigt grins.
>Manze admonishes you on commonly made errors, mistakes and misuses of swimming that should be avoided at all costs.
>Florizal accepts Semgrey's wedding band.
>Audron snickers.
>Semgrey moves an ocean-blue sapphire wedding band accented with brilliant diamonds to his right hand.
>Semgrey offers Ybeth an ocean-blue sapphire wedding band accented with brilliant diamonds.
>Manze asks, "isn't getting vows from the heart, painful?"
>Ybeth says, "Um well gosh, Florizal..you are well..you are incredible and I well..you know that thing you..a lot..."
>Audron holds his hand up before his mouth and begins to cough, his shoulders shaking. Hope it's not contagious!
>Farman says to Manze, "they make a special knife for that"
>Ybeth accepts Semgrey's wedding band.
> * Wangle was just struck down!
>A shower of dancing green and silver sparks surrounds the glacier emerald on Tolena's forehead, arching up to glitter briefly against her hair.
>Farman draws forth a narrow razor-edged chirurgeon's knife.
>Farman taps a narrow razor-edged chirurgeon's knife that he is holding.
>Farman sheathes his chirurgeon's knife.
>Semgrey chuckles.
>Ybeth moves an embossed parchment invitation to her left hand.
Ybeth moves an ocean-blue sapphire wedding band accented with brilliant diamonds to her right hand.
>Florizal softly says to Ybeth, "And I love you, and promise to be by your side all my days"
>Ybeth puts her invitation in her satin pouch.
>Manze imparts some of his swimming knowledge to you, and you feel that the precepts are slowly beginning to sink in.
>Tolena's cloak flutters softly in the breeze.
>Farman beams!
>
Guildleader Stumara will be welcoming Collector Kvaren back from his recent travels tonight. Kvaren, in addition to his collecting, is known for his skill in working with rare and precious metals. There may be a few alterations for a lucky few so I would start my journey to the P5 Guildhall now! I hear he likes the bar.


>Florizal offers Ybeth an ocean-blue sapphire wedding band accented with brilliant diamonds.
>Aleerayn's gold band distorts into a swirled ash-grey that resembles rolling thunderclouds.
>Ybeth asks Florizal, "But what about all of mine?"
>Ybeth peers quizzically at Florizal.
>Ybeth offers Florizal an ocean-blue sapphire wedding band accented with brilliant diamonds.
>Audron grins at Aperokei.
>l[Under a Canopy]
Within the sheltering embrace of the willow tree, guests gather beneath a silken canopy. Nearby, a topiary pegasus stretches its wings, pawing at the ground with a dainty green hoof. Wooden chairs have been arranged in neat rows on either side of a petal-strewn grassy aisle which leads up to a small altar near the trunk of the tree.
Also in the room: Ybeth, Tenderfoot Aperokei who is sitting, Sauliviauroa who is sitting, Wanderer Audron who is sitting, Ridder Semgrey who is sitting, Doctor Aleerayn who is sitting, Caretaker Whitestorm who is sitting, Monk Drigt, Solinthar who is sitting, Celestian Xerynolous who is sitting, Life Mage Tolena who is sitting, Malice Iljanos who is sitting, Manze who is sitting, Professor Farman who is sitting, Embalmer Teel who is sitting, Battle Empath Artila who is sitting, and Florizal.
Obvious exits: out.
>Ybeth accepts Florizal's wedding band.
>Florizal says to Ybeth, "and all of yours too"
>Florizal nods at Ybeth, obviously agreeing with her views.
>Florizal giggles.
>Ybeth beams at Florizal!
>Florizal accepts Ybeth's wedding band.
>Semgrey gazes fondly at Ybeth.
>Drigt sweetly says, "May your love stretch as long as the ocean, and last as long as the stars in the sky. Saemaus bless you."
>Florizal slides an ocean-blue sapphire wedding band accented with brilliant diamonds onto her finger.
>Ybeth slides an ocean-blue sapphire wedding band accented with brilliant diamonds onto her finger.
>Commending your thirst for knowledge, Manze enlightens you on how to use the swimming skill.
>Drigt gets a Saemaus' kiss rose from inside his backpack.
>Drigt says, "who wants to kiss first"
>Ybeth points at Florizal.
>Drigt grins.
>Drigt offers Florizal a Saemaus' kiss rose.
>Florizal giggles.
>Florizal smiles at Ybeth, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
>The wings of Tolena's sandals flap for a moment.
>Florizal accepts Drigt's Saemaus' kiss rose.
> * Halias was just struck down!
>Ybeth ponders kissing flowers
>Florizal kisses the rose solemnly to affirm her vow.
>Florizal offers Ybeth a Saemaus' kiss rose.
>Ybeth accepts Florizal's Saemaus' kiss rose.
>Aperokei exclaims, "dont eat it!"
>Farman leans forward.
>Commending your thirst for knowledge, Manze enlightens you on how to use the swimming skill.
>Ybeth says, "Ohhh"
>Ybeth says, "Ok"
>Aperokei angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Ybeth.
>Ybeth says, "Drat"
>Audron holds his hand up before his mouth and begins to cough, his shoulders shaking. Hope it's not contagious!
>Semgrey chuckles.
>Ybeth quietly says to Florizal, "I well..I well..I um er..well ..l..love you..."
>Ybeth kisses the rose gently.

The rose is enveloped in a holy light until nothing is left but the invisible bond it symbolized.
>Ybeth shudders.
>Drigt lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
>Farman beams!
>Sauliviauroa beams!
>Farman lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
>Florizal beams in loving admiration at Ybeth!
>Aperokei lets out a roar of frustration as she attempts to regain her footing.
Aperokei stands up.
>Farman exclaims, "to the bride and bride!"
>Teel lets out a hearty cheer for Florizal!
>Audron gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Semgrey gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Florizal takes a luminescent diamond-trimmed veil off her head.
>Aperokei gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>l aperYbeth blushes furiously!
>Sauliviauroa gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>You see Tenderfoot Aperokei, a Prydaen.
She has pointed ears and gold-flecked cat-slitted eyes, one crystal blue and one violet. Her honey-streaked golden brown mane is shoulder length and wavy, and is worn tied back in a thin braided tail. She has tawny fur with black points with black stripes and a slender tail.
She is young for a Prydaen.

She has faint scuffing to the left arm, faint scuffing to the right leg, faint scuffing to the left leg, some faint scars along the left leg, faint scuffing to the chest, faint scuffing to the back.
She is in good shape.

She is wearing a darkened steel ring encircled by inlaid cambrinth daggers, a verdigris copper ring shaped like a pair of clasped hands holding a heart, an albredine crystal ring, a platinum ring, a sweeping mantle of charcoal grey cashmere, a short blue cotton cape fluttering from the shoulders, a light crossbow, a silver panther-shaped ear whimsey, a silver-edged scabbard, a sturdy maroon backpack, a pair of emerald earrings and an etched silver vial strung from intricate chain mesh.
>Tolena beams at Florizal!
>Audron stands up.
>Iljanos gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Manze beams at Florizal!
>Florizal puts her veil in her spidersilk reticule.
>Semgrey looks at Florizal and applauds!
>Whitestorm gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Sauliviauroa leans on Teel's shoulder and bawls his eyes out.
>Audron applauds.
>Semgrey applauds.
>Cheerfully sharing years of intense training, Manze gives you several keen insights into swimming that you did not expect.
>Farman lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Florizal!
>Whitestorm lets out a hearty cheer for Florizal!
>Florizal giggles.
>Ybeth comes out of hiding.
Ybeth kisses Florizal. And she doesn't seem to want to stop.
>Farman lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Ybeth!
>Semgrey looks at Ybeth and applauds!
>Sauliviauroa sniffles.
>Audron snickers.
>Whitestorm lets out a hearty cheer for Ybeth!
>Manze laughs!
>Audron grins at Aperokei.
>Ybeth blushes furiously!
>Whitestorm lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
>Sauliviauroa pulls Ybeth close to him in a fierce hug.
>Florizal kisses Ybeth. And she doesn't seem to want to stop.
>Aperokei giggles.
>Drigt smiles as he gestures his hand outward and a flock of doves appear and fly toward the heavens.
>Sauliviauroa pulls Florizal close to him in a fierce hug.
>Ybeth says, "Oh boy"
>Florizal enfolds Ybeth in a warm embrace.
>Sauliviauroa bops around like a silly teenager.
>Tolena gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
> * Jarikone was just struck down!
>Farman says, "oo, nice touch"
>Florizal hugs Sauliviauroa, who wraps his arms around Florizal with a warm smile.
>Farman grins at Drigt.
>Florizal hugs Drigt, who wraps his arms around Florizal with a warm smile.
>Semgrey grins at Drigt.
>Drigt hugs Florizal, who wraps her arms around Drigt with a warm smile.
>Drigt just hugged Ybeth.
>Audron grins.
>Ybeth hugs Drigt, who wraps his arms around Ybeth with a warm smile.
>Ybeth fidgets nervously.
>Audron snickers.
>Audron nods at Aperokei, obviously agreeing with her views.
>Listening carefully as Manze expounds on the finer details of swimming, you gradually see the light.
>Farman leaps to his feet!
>Whitestorm exclaims, "Lets Hear It For Ybeth And Florizal!"
>Farman exclaims, "congratulations, you two!"
>Farman just hugged Florizal.
>Manze rises to his feet fluidly, like a large, graceful cat.
>Drigt begins chortling at Semgrey.
>Farman just hugged Ybeth.
>Ybeth fidgets nervously.
>Sauliviauroa leaps to his feet!
>Farman beams!
>Tolena stands up.
>Manze nods to Tolena.
>Audron exclaims, "Congrats!"
>Aperokei lets out a hearty cheer for Ybeth!
>Aperokei lets out a hearty cheer for Florizal!
>Manze kisses Tolena. And he doesn't seem to want to stop.
>Tolena says, "Congrats to you both"
>Tolena kisses Manze. And she doesn't seem to want to stop.


Back off man, before I uhhh cut you, yeah, before I cut you so good that you uhhh.. wish that I uhhh... didn't cut you so good!

Mugen
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