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- You follow Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth to A shadowy foyer with intricately carved walls.
- Zef has entered the area.
- Zef follows you ether.
- Rohilla has entered the area.
- Shaddus tilts back his head and inhales deeply while twitching a wolf's snout.
- A shadowy foyer with intricately carved walls.
- A frisky hound origami stands here. In the shape of an open palm, a metallic sigil lies here.
- Bearing a series of clarion bells, a fine rack of varnished rosewood hangs upon the nearby wall. Its
- door shut for the sake of company, a tidy butler's closet blends nicely into the wall here. Count
- Zef n'Kylbar, Harbinger of Dark Ascendance is here. He wields a dragonhead battle hammer in his left
- hand and a gleaming massive battle hammer in his right. Viscountess Rohilla D'Cente, Seamstress of
- the Damned floats here with a dream-like quality, her form shrouded in a perfumed, lavender mist.
- She wields a Thaxian greatsword with both hands. Doman Trueflight, Martial Visionary is here.
- Ritualist of Undeath, Vinra is here, shrouded. Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken
- Teeth hovers in midair, borne upon a bank of sickly, coiling black smog. He wields an omnibus of
- blackened iron in his left hand and the Corrupted Staff of the Soulless in his right.
- You see exits leading north (closed door), east (closed door), and west (closed door).
- You discern:
- You are standing in an aether manse.
- Your environment conforms to that of aether.
- You are in the Aetherways.
- You are indoors.
- You are currently in The Rohko Refuge.
- This location is tuned to Rohilla.
- Curwa arrives in a cone of sparkling light.
- Rohilla hugs Curwa compassionately.
- "Be right back!" Rohilla cries.
- Curwa curtseys gracefully before Rohilla.
- Rohilla opens the walnut door to the west.
- Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth says, "Is this the place?"
- Rohilla drifts off to the west, her form trailing wisps of perfumed, lavender mist.
- You sense the passage of Rohilla to the west with a floppy pair of bunny ears.
- The walnut door to the west closes abruptly.
- Doman nods his head at Shaddus.
- Shaddus curls his nose up and grimaces awfully.
- Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth says, "It suffices for now. Palm, please."
- The walnut door to the west is opened from the other side.
- Wisps of lavender mist drift in from the west, trailing dreamily about the perfumed form of Rohilla.
- Rohilla closes the walnut door to the west.
- Rohilla nods her head sagely.
- Doman folds his wings around his body, wrapping himself in a feathered embrace.
- Shaddus clears his throat at you.
- Viscountess Rohilla D'Cente, Seamstress of the Damned smiles and says, "Sorry, needed to change
- clothes."
- Shaddus drops 10 cherry-banana cheesecakes slice topped with rum-lime meringue flambe.
- Shaddus drops 23 savoury butternut squash pies.
- You drop a palm sigil.
- Shaddus drops 3 exceptionally pungent skunk-shaped durian cookies.
- Rohilla's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.
- Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth says, "Are we expecting anyone else?"
- Doman Trueflight, Martial Visionary says, "Not to my knowledge."
- Viscountess Rohilla D'Cente, Seamstress of the Damned says, "I don't believe so, no."
- Rohilla nods her head sagely.
- Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth says, "Very well."
- It is now the 12th of Estar, 508 years after the Coming of Estarra.
- Clearing his throat, Shaddus moves to the center of the room. Beckoning Doman and Rohilla forward,
- he waits expectantly.
- Doman smiles a bit, stepping forward with confident ease.
- Rohilla steps towards Shaddus, smiling softly.
- Shaddus taps his staff on the ground twice as if calling attention to himself, glaring at the two
- before looking over their heads at the rest of the gathered crowd. "Dearly beloved, random people of
- the Basin. We are gathered here today to wed these two in matrimony." he murmurs, finally giving a
- small smile.
- A shadowy foyer with intricately carved walls.
- Shadows fill every nook and corner of this octagonal room, barely fought back by the light of dim
- candles placed in a sconce on every wall and the dim glow of a low-crackling fireplace. The walls
- are alternating panels of moonhart and ravenwood, intricately carved with scenes of roiling oceans
- at storm. On the southern walls, a great squid erupts from the waves, its body lacquered blood-red
- and its eyes carved of inset amethyst. It stretches, tentacles unfurling over the fireplace across
- three panels, a ravenwood flanked by moonhart on either side. The vaulted ceiling of the room seems
- to collect an impenetrable shadow, but when the light from the fireplace dances a certain way, a
- faint glimmer of glass hints at an unused chandelier. To the north, a carving of a wrecked Celestian
- warship surrounds a sturdy wooden door, a wrought-iron plaque reading simply "Rohilla". To the east,
- the sun rises over a rocky outcropping, piercing through thick clouds. This carving surrounds
- another sturdy wooden door, this one bearing a brass plaque that reads simply "Vinra". A monolithic
- tower rising from a bare, desolate island has been carved on the western wall, a walnut door serving
- as its entrance. The carpet of the chamber is short and blood red. A frisky hound origami stands
- here. There are 2 palm sigils here. Bearing a series of clarion bells, a fine rack of varnished
- rosewood hangs upon the nearby wall. Its door shut for the sake of company, a tidy butler's closet
- blends nicely into the wall here. There are 4 huge rum-soaked cup cake drizzled with a green glazes
- here. There are 3 matcha tea cake with shiso mousse and pomegranate fillings here. There are 3
- cherry-banana cheesecakes slice topped with rum-lime meringue flambe here. There are 3 stargazy pies
- here. There are 5 slice of dawning sky pies here. There are 4 strawberry rhubarb pies here. There
- are 3 savoury butternut squash pies here. There are 4 starry night pies here. There are 4 maple-
- blueberry pies here. There are 3 exceptionally pungent skunk-shaped durian cookies here. Minister
- Curwa is here. Viscountess Rohilla D'Cente, Seamstress of the Damned floats here with a dream-like
- quality, her form shrouded in a perfumed, lavender mist. Ritualist of Undeath, Vinra is here,
- shrouded. Count Zef n'Kylbar, Harbinger of Dark Ascendance is here. He wields a dragonhead battle
- hammer in his left hand and a gleaming massive battle hammer in his right. Unchained Prelate Shaddus
- Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth hovers in midair, borne upon a bank of sickly, coiling black smog.
- He wields an omnibus of blackened iron in his left hand and the Corrupted Staff of the Soulless in
- his right. Doman is here, his feathered wings wrapped around himself. You see a sign here
- instructing you to use the PORTAL command to enter the aetherplex system.
- You see exits leading north (closed door), east (closed door), and west (closed door).
- You see the following people here:
- Curwa, Rohilla, Vinra, Zef, Shaddus, Doman, Anita.
- Rohilla:
- She is a fiendish archlich brood viscanti demigoddess changeling. She stands at a stalwart five and
- a half feet tall. Her skin is smooth and mostly bright-red, with deep-blue markings running from the
- corners of her mouth down her neck and chest, and on the undersides of her arms, wrists, and palms.
- From her forehead juts a pair of horn-like protrusions, the same bright red as her skin, and long,
- jet black hair cascades from her scalp in loose, flowing curls down to her lower back. Her face is
- symmetrical and shockingly beautiful, with high cheekbones, full purple lips, and aquiline nose, and
- almond shaped emerald eyes. A pair of pointed feline ears jut from either side of her head. Her body
- is curvy and womanly, but athletic. A hairless red cat-like tail sways behind her, a clear indicator
- of her emotional state.
- Her sheer, sable hair is smooth and glossy, with long, even bangs. Her hair falls nearly to her
- waist in a silky curtain, perfectly straight and even.
- She is wearing:
- a brown-banded pin
- an antique clockwork cameo
- a glowing gold tongue stud
- high-heeled, knee length boots
- a rugged military backpack
- a vampire squid pin
- crystal coconut prayer beads
- a clover-etched sapphire brooch
- a clover-etched sapphire brooch
- a clover-etched turquoise brooch
- a clover-etched diamond brooch
- a clover-etched bloodstone brooch
- a clover-etched amethyst brooch
- a thin turquoise band
- an etched beryl ring
- a pulsating powerplex jewel of variegated colours
- a black scarf of wool
- a sheer lacy black full length gown.
- You look at a sheer lacy black full length gown that Rohilla is wearing:
- Black silk lace is crocheted into a floral pattern to make up this sheer
- gown. Its low v-neck leaves little to the imagination. The sleeves end
- just above the elbow, and its open back ends at a point just below the
- hips. The gown itself fits tight on the figure to just below the hips,
- where it flares out around the legs, brushing the ground. Crushed opals
- are encrusted heavily across the chest outlining the floral pattern; on
- the sweeping skirt the stones are merely dusted.
- Doman:
- He is a feathered trill harmonious demigod changeling and appears laidback. Lean, muscled, and with
- bright feathers, this Trill has striking emerald eyes that take in everything around him. His wings
- occasionally twitch and stretch, seemingly acting on their own and shifting the air in the area.
- He's a bit over seven feet tall, with feathers resembling that of a tropical bird. He has a few
- noticeable scars around his neck, which are mostly hidden by his clothing. Tattooed on his face is
- an illustration of a third eye of swirling colours.
- Resembling an entity from the cosmic planes, his head is wreathed in undulating strands of
- shimmering cosmic fire. Attuned to his moods, the chromatic waves are in constant flux, from rising
- up in a halo of incandescent anger to streaming back in ripples of pleasure.
- He is wearing:
- a snobby snoot
- a clover-etched coral brooch
- the Holy Helm of Avechna
- Nirvana's Lament
- a resplendent amberlight blossom
- a clover-etched bloodstone brooch
- a moonlight diamond ring of lacy wind wisps
- an etched ruby ring
- a black scarf of wool
- an impeccable steel-grey suit
- highly polished dress shoes.
- You look at an impeccable steel-grey suit that Doman is wearing:
- Classic lines and refined, precise angles integrate harmoniously in this
- gentlemanly suit, impeccably tailored from finespun steel-grey
- broadcloth to foster a distinguished appearance and streamlined,
- balanced silhouette when worn. The sharp, well-cut jacket is skilfully
- structured with firm, sharp-cornered shoulders and a fitted waist to
- enhance the impression of a broad-shouldered, tapering figure, with
- narrow, peaked lapels, side vents, and a lustrous black silk lining
- adding subtle, sophisticated grace notes. The straight, crisply pleated
- trousers descend smoothly in a fluid, uninterrupted flow of supple
- steel-grey broadcloth, culminating in deep cuffs just past the ankle. A
- rich blue satin vest and matching pocket square deftly folded within the
- breast pocket lend colour and elegance over a pristine, snowy white
- shirt topped with a gleaming silver cravat. Adorning the jacket sleeves,
- a pair of twinkling sapphire cufflinks sculpted to resemble blossoming
- roses provides a brilliant finishing touch to this debonair, yet
- dignified ensemble.
- The corners of Rohilla's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.
- "Marriage is an endurance trial. What it brings to those who dabble in it depends on how hard they
- work on it, what they invest in their relationship." Shaddus continues, narrowing his eyes at
- Rohilla, then Doman. "Wedding is not a game, or something to throw away when you get bored with it."
- Scowling, Shaddus leans close to Doman. "So don't make me drop you in a chasm."
- Shaddus cracks his knuckles loudly.
- Rohilla nods solemnly as she listens, giggling softly.
- Vinra hides a grin behind her hand.
- Doman flutters his eyelashes at Shaddus.
- Brightening considerably, Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth says, "Now that
- that's out of the way, do the two of you have any sort of vows you wish to give? Doman?"
- Doman Trueflight, Martial Visionary says, "Yes."
- Shaddus nods his head at Doman.
- Doman Trueflight, Martial Visionary says, "Rohilla...after the loss of my last marriage, I genuinely
- did not expect to ever truly love again. That is not hyperbole, and it's not for dramatic effect. I
- truly expected to live out the rest of my days wandering without ever finding someone who anchored
- me again...until I met you. It was sudden, and it happened far faster than I ever dreamed, but I
- fell in love with you far more deeply than I was even prepared to consider. After that, more and
- more joy has come into my life, not the least of which is our dear Vinra. I can only hope that
- things continue as they have, because it has already come to the fact that I could not imagine my
- life without you."
- Shaddus nods once to Doman with acceptance, turning to Rohilla.
- Tears forming in the corners of her eyes despite her bright smile, Rohilla says "Doman... It feels
- like we've been together forever. I can barely remember before you, dearest. Never did I think a
- chance encounter in the aetherplex, a random hello, could change everything so much!" She stops to
- pull out a handkerchief and dab the corners of her eyes with it. "When I met you, I had walls up. I
- wouldn't permit myself to love you fully because of other priorities. But you, my dearest love,
- through endless patience and loving support, drew me out from a place that was far darker than I
- realized, and together with you I've been the happiest I've been in my entire life. You and out
- darling daughter give me reason, and I can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together."
- A hint of dust forms at the corner of Shaddus' eye, which he wipes away with a scowl and a silken
- handkerchief. Giving another nod, Shaddus turns back to the group. "These two wish to take on a bond
- which will change their lives, putting their resources together and working as one to further their
- goals and strengthen themselves. I see no reason why they should not be allowed to do so, and anyone
- else who does can jump out the window of the manse. Does anyone have anything to say?"
- Curwa smiles broadly at the bride and groom, but shakes her head at Shaddus.
- Turning to Doman, Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth says, "It seems not.
- Doman Trueflight. Do you give your vow to protect and honour Rohilla until the Fates rip you from
- the Tapestry and cast you into the Void?"
- Doman Trueflight, Martial Visionary says, "I think it will take more than that to take me away from
- her, but yes, I so swear."
- Rohilla's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.
- "It had damn well better." Shaddus murmurs, giving Doman a smile before turning to Rohilla. "Rohilla
- d'Cente. Do you give your own to protect and honour Doman until the Souless devour the First World,
- your body shielding his in defiance of your and his impending, Final Death?"
- Rohilla nods emphatically. "I do," she says, "and hope to choke the Souless on the way down."
- Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth says, "By the power invested in me by Lord
- Thax, the Machine, I now pronounce you husband and wife."
- Rohilla's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.
- Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth looks skeptical and says, "You may
- tastefully press your lips together or something."
- Doman leans into Rohilla and kisses her long and tenderly.
- Rohilla gazes at Doman before slowly leaning forward to kiss him deeply.
- Doman Trueflight, Martial Visionary says to Shaddus, "Thank you."
- Curwa gives up a round of applause.
- Shaddus claps his hands together merrily.
- Vinra claps her hands together merrily.
- Zef gives up a round of applause.
- Viscountess Rohilla Trueflight, Seamstress of the Damned says to Shaddus, "Thank you very much!"
- Count Zef n'Kylbar, Harbinger of Dark Ascendance says, "Congratulations to you both."
- Rohilla flashes Zef a joyous smile.
- Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth says, "Thank you all for coming. There are
- some pastries sitting around, for those interested."
- Rohilla nods her head sagely.
- Unchained Prelate Shaddus Trueflight, of the Broken Teeth looks skeptical and says, "Don't smell the
- cookies."
- You give a little honey cake to Viscountess Rohilla Trueflight, Seamstress of the Damned.
- You give a little honey cake to Doman Trueflight, Martial Visionary.
- You lay out a spread of your finest cuisine and delicacies before your guests. Enjoying the food
- yourself, you delight even more at the sight of everyone indulging themselves in this epicurian
- feast, eating and drinking until utterly satiated. The fine meal not only lifts your spirits, but
- enhances your body as well.
- Curwa picks up a stargazy pie.
- Rohilla flashes you a joyous smile.
- Shaddus calls out "Thank you."
- Viscountess Rohilla Trueflight, Seamstress of the Damned says to you, "Thank you!"
- Rohilla quickly devours a little honey cake.
- Curwa puts her nose over a stargazy pie and inhales.
- Your mouth turns up as your face breaks into a smile.
- Doman picks up a cherry-banana cheesecake slice topped with rum-lime meringue flambe.
- Doman quickly devours a creme caramel cheesecake.
- Curwa tentatively sticks out her tongue and licks a stargazy pie.
- You say, "Congratulations to you both."
- Curwa quickly devours a stargazy pie.
- Shaddus looks about himself, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.
- Shaddus scowls miserably.
- Rohilla thanks you profusely.
- Her eyes wide and watery, Vinra says to Doman and Rohilla, "Congratulations!"
- Vinra beams broadly at Rohilla.
- Rohilla hugs Vinra compassionately.
- Doman Trueflight, Martial Visionary says to Vinra, "Yer bout to be officially stuck with us too."
- Rohilla giggles happily.
- Vinra giggles happily.
- Minister Curwa says to Vinra, "Congratulations to you too."
- [then I had to leave]
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