Satin Knights
First Post
It take about another forty five minutes for the rest of the guests to arrive and be seated. Since there is nothing better to do that gossip with neighbors and look around, the grand temple itself is magnificent. High above, vaulted ceilings form a cracked ribcage draped in shadow and resonant echoes. Along the perimeter rise curved timber beams thick with detailed carvings, leafy furls, and symmetrical clubs. Around the perimeter, marked by tiered rows of amber-glowing candles, tall stainedglass windows set in leaden frames depict the major accomplishments of Saint Mendikarr’s life. At the far end of the chamber, a raised dais supports a long marble altar fronted by a pulpit and a gold-leafed reliquary. Flanking the altar stand two exquisitely carved massive wooden statues of Saint Mendikarr. The once bright colors of the oil paints covering the statues have faded and dulled with time. The saint is depicted at the time of his ascension, with a crown of light on his head and feathered wings sprouting from his back as he prepares to fly toward the heavens.
Once the guests are seated, a parade of twenty six paladins come in through the main door. This seams to be the start of the ceremony. They march up the red carpet, in front of the dais where they split and circle around the forward guests. Most of the marching paladins take up standing positions at attention on the steps of the two alcoves surrounding the VIP section. A couple at the tail of each line go up and stand on the stage itself.
A hush falls over the room. A door to the left of the stage opens and three priests and a young paladin in shiny plate mail comes out. He is followed by a grey haired man in platemail as well. Taking the pulpit, the lead priest is flanked by the old and new paladins.
"Greetings and Welcome, guests, friends, honored dignitaries. In the shadow of Mendikarr's own keep, under The Shield that was bestowed upon us by Helerion himself, we are here to bear witness to the transfer of title and solemn vows from the venerable Sir Kalton Gerbidinger, after his decades of devotion and service, to a new and strong defender of the faith, Alton Allbright. Alton Allbright will be taking his place among the Thirteen in the Holy Order of the Sentinels, defenders of the realm, protectors of the faith, ..."
... and the long winded speeches have begun. Speech, listing of deeds, moment of prayer, hymn, moment of prayer, another hymn, an hour goes by, a second priest gives a sermon, at least the people that start snoring are woken up by their neighbors,
One of the old clerics in robes walks up beside Daylily, as he has been calm for the last hour. Whispering, {{This will heal you.}} He holds out his hand and waits for either Daylily or Relic to nod before touching him.
At the front, a third priest repeats the jist of the same sermon in celestial, more yawning, another hour has slipped away, more hymns, the first priest returns to the pulpit.
And now, Sir Kalton Gebidinger, have you selected your rightful heir and successor in The Thirteen? "I have. Alton Allbright."
"And you, Alton Allbright, do you take up the mantle of Brother of the Thirteen, Protector of the Realm, Defender of the Faith? "I shall."
The priest holds up an ornate, jewel encrusted, ivory scroll case, presenting it to all the congregation to see before handing it over to Alton. "Allow these vows to consecrate your place as one of The Thirteen."
Alton takes the scroll case, unseals it an starts reading his vows. "I, Alton Allbright, Son of Kengimarr Allbright, begot of Misaran Allbright and Mirisam Caleighlane, do take these vows to protect ...
... and now his speech drags on. As it gets more formal, the language changes to celestial, reciting titles and promises, going to pages 5, 6, 7...
[sblock=Relic and Kalinn]as Alton is reading in celestial, the last four words were in Abyssal instead. You get a surprise round standard action. You still have previous restrictions that you received in PMs in effect. If the action is alerting others to anything, it is forbidden.[/sblock]
[sblock=Status]Surprise round actions for Relic and Kalinn
Getting in and sitting through the sermons has consumed 4 hours.
..30/117 AC 19 K28 ~ Daylily Does Daylily accept the gift of healing?
..83/83. AC 18 K29 ~ Relic
..82/82. AC 17 L32 ~ Sylvain
..99/99. AC 24 AJ17 ~ Orlando
105/105 AC 30 L31 ~ Borric
..65/65. AC 17 AN30 ~ Anaerion ~ MA/FL/OFl/4hr/DS/16h//
..74/74. AC 18 AN29 ~ Elenka
..82/82. AC 18 AN28 ~ Arianna ~ MA/4hr
164/164 AC 28 AD28 ~ Kalinn ~
..74/74. AC 18 AJ16 ~ Breninyr ~
105/105 AC 26 V15 ~ Aradra ~
101/101 AC 22 W14 ~ Shadow ~
???/??? AC 30 K24 ~ Announcer ~ by the door
Usher1 K25
Green BD25 ~ High Priest
Magenta BD24 ~ Alton Allbright, star of the show
Light Yellow BD26 ~ Kalton Gebidinger, retiring paladin[/sblock]Map Link = http://lpf.coloredpixels.com/Allbright/cathedral5.png[sblock=map]
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Once the guests are seated, a parade of twenty six paladins come in through the main door. This seams to be the start of the ceremony. They march up the red carpet, in front of the dais where they split and circle around the forward guests. Most of the marching paladins take up standing positions at attention on the steps of the two alcoves surrounding the VIP section. A couple at the tail of each line go up and stand on the stage itself.
A hush falls over the room. A door to the left of the stage opens and three priests and a young paladin in shiny plate mail comes out. He is followed by a grey haired man in platemail as well. Taking the pulpit, the lead priest is flanked by the old and new paladins.
"Greetings and Welcome, guests, friends, honored dignitaries. In the shadow of Mendikarr's own keep, under The Shield that was bestowed upon us by Helerion himself, we are here to bear witness to the transfer of title and solemn vows from the venerable Sir Kalton Gerbidinger, after his decades of devotion and service, to a new and strong defender of the faith, Alton Allbright. Alton Allbright will be taking his place among the Thirteen in the Holy Order of the Sentinels, defenders of the realm, protectors of the faith, ..."
... and the long winded speeches have begun. Speech, listing of deeds, moment of prayer, hymn, moment of prayer, another hymn, an hour goes by, a second priest gives a sermon, at least the people that start snoring are woken up by their neighbors,
One of the old clerics in robes walks up beside Daylily, as he has been calm for the last hour. Whispering, {{This will heal you.}} He holds out his hand and waits for either Daylily or Relic to nod before touching him.
At the front, a third priest repeats the jist of the same sermon in celestial, more yawning, another hour has slipped away, more hymns, the first priest returns to the pulpit.
And now, Sir Kalton Gebidinger, have you selected your rightful heir and successor in The Thirteen? "I have. Alton Allbright."
"And you, Alton Allbright, do you take up the mantle of Brother of the Thirteen, Protector of the Realm, Defender of the Faith? "I shall."
The priest holds up an ornate, jewel encrusted, ivory scroll case, presenting it to all the congregation to see before handing it over to Alton. "Allow these vows to consecrate your place as one of The Thirteen."
Alton takes the scroll case, unseals it an starts reading his vows. "I, Alton Allbright, Son of Kengimarr Allbright, begot of Misaran Allbright and Mirisam Caleighlane, do take these vows to protect ...
... and now his speech drags on. As it gets more formal, the language changes to celestial, reciting titles and promises, going to pages 5, 6, 7...
[sblock=Relic and Kalinn]as Alton is reading in celestial, the last four words were in Abyssal instead. You get a surprise round standard action. You still have previous restrictions that you received in PMs in effect. If the action is alerting others to anything, it is forbidden.[/sblock]
[sblock=Status]Surprise round actions for Relic and Kalinn
Getting in and sitting through the sermons has consumed 4 hours.
..30/117 AC 19 K28 ~ Daylily Does Daylily accept the gift of healing?
..83/83. AC 18 K29 ~ Relic
..82/82. AC 17 L32 ~ Sylvain
..99/99. AC 24 AJ17 ~ Orlando
105/105 AC 30 L31 ~ Borric
..65/65. AC 17 AN30 ~ Anaerion ~ MA/FL/OFl/4hr/DS/16h//
..74/74. AC 18 AN29 ~ Elenka
..82/82. AC 18 AN28 ~ Arianna ~ MA/4hr
164/164 AC 28 AD28 ~ Kalinn ~
..74/74. AC 18 AJ16 ~ Breninyr ~
105/105 AC 26 V15 ~ Aradra ~
101/101 AC 22 W14 ~ Shadow ~
???/??? AC 30 K24 ~ Announcer ~ by the door
Usher1 K25
Green BD25 ~ High Priest
Magenta BD24 ~ Alton Allbright, star of the show
Light Yellow BD26 ~ Kalton Gebidinger, retiring paladin[/sblock]Map Link = http://lpf.coloredpixels.com/Allbright/cathedral5.png[sblock=map]
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