Domhani Bairdéir 03
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Maidhc O Casain
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OOC:
The Queen has given you as long as you need to discuss the matter amongst yourselves, so you can get together as often as you wish. She'll make an appointment to hear you decision as soon as you request one.
The Queen has given you as long as you need to discuss the matter amongst yourselves, so you can get together as often as you wish. She'll make an appointment to hear you decision as soon as you request one.
Maidhc O Casain
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OOC:
Sorry, somehow I missed those last two posts! As of Mike's last post in this thread, all the characters except his had decided to enter the school. However, no appointment had been set, y'all were at breakfast talking things over with some of the other students and instructors. Mike was the only holdout.
He has now resolved his issues, so if it's OK with everyone we'll sail right on past the last interview with the Queen and go to descriptions of the time at the school (these are now posted in the 'Rogues Gallery' thread (Domhani Ambrethel Characters').
Anybody want to post anything regarding your time at the school? Any questions for me or each other before we move on? I'll give it through tomorrow evening to give those of you who only post during the week a chance to chime in, then move on Tuesday morning.
Sorry, somehow I missed those last two posts! As of Mike's last post in this thread, all the characters except his had decided to enter the school. However, no appointment had been set, y'all were at breakfast talking things over with some of the other students and instructors. Mike was the only holdout.
He has now resolved his issues, so if it's OK with everyone we'll sail right on past the last interview with the Queen and go to descriptions of the time at the school (these are now posted in the 'Rogues Gallery' thread (Domhani Ambrethel Characters').
Anybody want to post anything regarding your time at the school? Any questions for me or each other before we move on? I'll give it through tomorrow evening to give those of you who only post during the week a chance to chime in, then move on Tuesday morning.
Maidhc O Casain
Na Bith Mo Riocht Tá!
OOC:
He can take care of himself - he's just got to get out of the city (or catch a lot of rats/dogs/cats/whatever, which - other than the rats - wouldn't sit well with Cerallos).
He can take care of himself - he's just got to get out of the city (or catch a lot of rats/dogs/cats/whatever, which - other than the rats - wouldn't sit well with Cerallos).
Maidhc O Casain
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Bairdéir Ceremonies
The day has come at last. After two grueling but incredible years at the Coláiste Oiliúna Bairdéir, you are ready to graduate and become in truth what you’ve always been in spirit – Bairdéir.
The ceremony is short and simple. While they will (for the most part) look up to you and respect what you do, most of the citizens of Domhan will have no inkling of the difficulty of the lives you will lead or of the sacrifices you will make in their service. Thus, there are few attendees of your commencement ceremonies.
You are dressed in the official uniform of the Bairdéir – you’ve earned right to wear the Black and Green – and escorted to the Queen’s public audience room (the throne room). There are three Criú in your class, one of five and two of six.
The Queen lists the official duties of the Bairdéir, and asks each of you if you are prepared to take on those duties. She insures that you understand this is a service for life. There is a sort of retirement for those who come to the end of their ability to serve in the field (for whatever reason), but really it is more a case of a change in duties – ‘retired’ Bairdéir become teachers, mentors, administrators, and advisors.
Once these assurances have been made, it is time for the oath taking. One at a time, you approach the Queen on her dais, kneeling at her feet, and say the words. They are short and simple, but broad in scope:
‘Through Night’s Darkness
Through Day’s Heat
Through Body’s Weakness
Through Soul’s Peril
To the End of All that is Me
This I Swear:
I will serve this land and its people;
I will guard the lives of their bodies and their souls;
I will strive always for what is right and good and just.’
The Queen’s return oath is this:
‘In the name of Domhan I accept your oath.
I will serve this land and its people;
I will guard the lives of their bodies and their souls;
I will strive always for what is right and good and just.’
The oaths are sealed with the presentation of a wide iron ring inlaid with the Queen’s seal in jade – the ‘badge’ of the Bairdéir.
Once all have sworn and are back in their ranks, the Queen concludes:
‘Here is your home. You are my family. Never fear that you will not belong anywhere – you belong here, and you are Welcome.’
The day has come at last. After two grueling but incredible years at the Coláiste Oiliúna Bairdéir, you are ready to graduate and become in truth what you’ve always been in spirit – Bairdéir.
The ceremony is short and simple. While they will (for the most part) look up to you and respect what you do, most of the citizens of Domhan will have no inkling of the difficulty of the lives you will lead or of the sacrifices you will make in their service. Thus, there are few attendees of your commencement ceremonies.
You are dressed in the official uniform of the Bairdéir – you’ve earned right to wear the Black and Green – and escorted to the Queen’s public audience room (the throne room). There are three Criú in your class, one of five and two of six.
The Queen lists the official duties of the Bairdéir, and asks each of you if you are prepared to take on those duties. She insures that you understand this is a service for life. There is a sort of retirement for those who come to the end of their ability to serve in the field (for whatever reason), but really it is more a case of a change in duties – ‘retired’ Bairdéir become teachers, mentors, administrators, and advisors.
Once these assurances have been made, it is time for the oath taking. One at a time, you approach the Queen on her dais, kneeling at her feet, and say the words. They are short and simple, but broad in scope:
‘Through Night’s Darkness
Through Day’s Heat
Through Body’s Weakness
Through Soul’s Peril
To the End of All that is Me
This I Swear:
I will serve this land and its people;
I will guard the lives of their bodies and their souls;
I will strive always for what is right and good and just.’
The Queen’s return oath is this:
‘In the name of Domhan I accept your oath.
I will serve this land and its people;
I will guard the lives of their bodies and their souls;
I will strive always for what is right and good and just.’
The oaths are sealed with the presentation of a wide iron ring inlaid with the Queen’s seal in jade – the ‘badge’ of the Bairdéir.
Once all have sworn and are back in their ranks, the Queen concludes:
‘Here is your home. You are my family. Never fear that you will not belong anywhere – you belong here, and you are Welcome.’
Maidhc O Casain
Na Bith Mo Riocht Tá!
Queen Máthair
After the ceremony, the Queen approaches your Criú.
"Lady, gentlemen, would you accompany me, please? I wish to speak with you further about matters of importance."
After the ceremony, the Queen approaches your Criú.
"Lady, gentlemen, would you accompany me, please? I wish to speak with you further about matters of importance."
