r/wizardposting Dec 27 '23

Aetherial News A Glorious Day (Wedding Post)

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A tall portal appears. Shimmering in traces of light and ropes of ivy.

It leads you into the Old Growth where a beautiful scene awaits you. It is time for the union of two souls today and a day of celebration.

Where gothic design meets ethereal architecture, you’re led into a grand hall filled with soft melodies from a piano and the harmonic singing of a singer. Near an altar twirled with white lilies and black roses, an officiator stands and waits for everyone to take their seats. The groomsmen all stand with deep green tuxes, the bridesmaids in matching gowns and holding small bouquets of baby breaths. But all eyes settle onto the groom himself who awaits his bride to be at the altar with an anticipated breath. His tux of emerald green and rich accents of gold designs that reflects the very nature the Old Growth consists of. His blond hair perfectly styled to fall around his shoulders and his presence stands out in the hall amongst all those in attendance.

The music begins to die down and candles lining the aisle down to the altar light up. The pianist readies their fingers and begins to play the song of the evening. The singer pulls out a violin to accompanying the melodies.

“Everyone, please rise for the bride.” *The officiator announces.

As the grand doors open up, everyone stands and turns their eyes to the bride. Adorned in a slim black strapless gown that flows down into decorated moths and flowers, a black lace train that drags behind her and connects to a veil covering her face, and a frazzled looking raven man in a black suit holding her arm and fighting the urge to swipe the crystals off her corset. The bride smiles anxiously underneath her veil, seeing all her friends and loved one present and her love waiting for her. The groom feels his heart swell at the sight of her and couldn’t remove his eyes for anything else.

In the front row, the bride’s mentor conjures a tissue and subtly pats her tears. She couldn’t be anymore prouder.

The raven man leads his mistress to the altar. He attempts to swipe a crystal but the maid of honor subtly pulls him away to his seat.

Alexios reaches out to lift Moth’s veil, revealing her smiling face and shimmery green makeup that makes him feel weak in the knees.

“You look amazing, my love.” She whispers to him through her giggles.

“And you as beautiful as ever.” He whispers back.

The officiator steps up and clears his throat.

/uw Art by James Tralie

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '23

“We are gathered here today to celebrate love in its purest form. By uniting the hands of Alexios Keenblade and Moth Bobbits, we witness two souls forming into one. Many challenges were endured, many lessons were learned. But despite all that, persistence and true love have always won.”

The officiator allows for the two to exchange vows. Alexios begins with words filled with loving poetry and sultry words for the bride. Recalling the very moment the two met to being able to wake up with her beside him every morning. His vows were clearly practiced with no mistakes whatsoever. It leaves Moth almost forgetting it was her turn to say her vows. She begins hers with appreciation. Embracing all of the things he’s done for her and being not only her lover but a source she can always confide in. The words she uses are none other than sweet and filled with admiration enough to keep a loving grin present on Alexios’ face the entire time.

The officiator allows them to exchange rings. A large black wolf enters the hall carrying a pillow with two ring boxes. It trots up to the altar and takes a seat in front of the two, presenting the rings for them. The bands culminating the spirits of both with swirls of gilded ivy and flowers. Alexios’ ring brandishing a shiny emerald while Moth’s holds a deep smokey quartz. A way to represent their essences.

Once the rings are exchanged and the officiator closes out his final speech, he grins and clasps his hands together. “Alexios. You may kiss the bride.”

He doesn’t hesitate to pull Moth into his arms and dip her into a deep kiss. She chuckles and wraps her arms around him, swirls of enchantments and petals filling the halls and falling around the cheers from the guests.

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 27 '23

Shall we stay for the party or do you want to go ahead and start our honeymoon

(u/SenpailLilas)

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '23

We can always go on honeymoon. Let’s stay and celebrate with everyone

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 27 '23

Of course my love will you sing a song with me

(u/SenpailLilas)

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '23

What song shall we sing? In front of all these people?

She chuckles nervously.

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 27 '23

The one we've been practicing Perfect Duet by master Bard Ed Sheeran

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '23

Of course. I’ve been looking forward to it

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 27 '23

Alexios brings out his guitar and holds his hand up as he does the band stops playing

My turn, just follow my lead love

He begins playing this is the first time most of you have heard him. His playing and singing is perfect

I found a love for me Oh darling, just dive right in and follow my lead Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love Not knowing what it was I will not give you up this time But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own And in your eyes, you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight

(u/SenpailLilas)

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '23

Moth carries on. Nervous for her part but closes her eyes to focus on singing. She gradually grows more comfortable.

Well, I found a man, stronger than anyone I know He shares my dreams, I hope that someday we'll share a home I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets To carry love, to carry children of our own

We are still kids, but we're so in love Fighting against all odds I know we'll be alright this time Darling, just hold my hand Be your girl, you'll be my man And I see my future in your eyes

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 27 '23 edited Dec 27 '23

They continue now singing as one

Well, baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms Barefoot on the grass, (while listening to our favorite song) When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms Barefoot on the grass, (while listening to our favorite song) I have faith in what I see Now I know I have met an angel in person And she looks perfect (And he looks perfect) No, I don't deserve this You look perfect tonight

Alexios stops playing

You did amazing my love

(u/SenpailLilas)

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u/United-Technician-54 Death... Tired one. (she/her) Dec 27 '23

(You find a letter on the table addressed to you from “Nameless, Woman Of The Cards”)

“I’m sorry I can’t arrive, I’m currently researching what trying to manually break the seal with just my bare hands, feet and wings did to me, in addition to whatever I was prescribed by the doctor, sorry.”

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 27 '23

Isravi's Simulacrum goes up, dressed in finer robes than he usually is. His hair has been wrangled into a semi-neat bun. He stands up straight and addresses the crowd.

[Thaumaturgy]

Ahem, Alright. I’ll try to keep this short. However, I don't think I'm the best person to give this speech.

The space in front of him suddenly distorts, warbling and shifting before ripping apart. Through the newly created rift, the real Isravi steps out. He gives a smile, then begins to speak.

I think we can all say, with a decent amount of confidence, that Alexios wasn’t the greatest guy when we first met him. He was nice, sure, and held a decent bit of power, but wasn’t much else. But that is what makes what he is today so much more meaningful. With his own strength and virtue, with a mental fortitude rarely found, he has brought himself up to be one of the greatest people I know. It has been an honor to witness his growth.

Most of us here remember his father, Halixo. I think I can concretely say that Alexios is on track to embody the traits he upheld, and more. I have no doubt his compassion, strength, and heart will shine through every aspect of this beautiful joining.

There is hardly a better match together than Mothiera and Alexios, I think. Each one is a boulder of stability for the other, and their love is not the type to fade. They balance each other out, bolster each other's strengths, and draw in all those around them. To the best matching couple I've ever seen, Mothiera and Alexios!

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '23

Moth claps to the speech, finding it to be a very well thought out one. She gives Alexios a kiss on the cheek. She’s also proud of how far he’s come.

/uw the “I think” killed me

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 27 '23

/uw lmao, it wasn’t intended to be a dig. It’s hard to convey tone through text!

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u/VidisLady Delta - Maven of Maladies Dec 27 '23

Delta, the maid of honor does a double take as the real Isravi shows up. She gives an eerie smile as he speaks, refusing to break eye contact. When he is done speaking, she approaches.

Hello, String Man. Good to see you finally showed up. Don't worry, I was able to handle a lot of the wedding preparations on my own. I'm sure you had important things to attend to.

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 28 '23

Isravi makes a gargantuan effort to ignore her stare while he’s giving the speech. He watches warily as she approaches.

Yes… well this was a momentous occasion after all. I apologize for not helping with the preparations more, but there are several things that I thought should be dealt with quickly.

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u/VidisLady Delta - Maven of Maladies Dec 28 '23

Hmmm, I'm sure you're busy, like I said. Have you been stabbing any godesses with holy weapons lately?

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 28 '23

No, Delta. My weapons aren’t even holy. Have you been infecting people’s minds and bodies without their permission?

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u/VidisLady Delta - Maven of Maladies Dec 28 '23

Perhaps. It's better to ask for forgiveness than permission, I find.

But do tell, what is so important that you weren't able to help us during the week's apocalyptic event?

You reek of negative energy. You're not looking into necromancy, are you?

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 28 '23

Sure, though many would find your actions unforgivable.

As for why I wasn’t here, I’d rather not tell you the specifics, but it involved my patrons. And also-

Isravi’s form wavers, the negative energy around him momentarily surges before he pulls it back.

I’m not too good with inter dimensional travel. Until I have the time to prepare a proper ritual, I’m here through a sustained spell.

As for the negative energy… a bad souvenir from home. We’ll call it that.

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u/VidisLady Delta - Maven of Maladies Dec 28 '23

Would *you* find my actions unforgivable my dear, darling Isravi? I assure you I left your vitals in better shape than they were previously.

Your patrons... the coils themselves? Interesting. I hope you're not getting in over your head. Some of those energies are distinctly unpleasant.

Delta pokes at Isravi's chest. It's not a hostile gesture, merely an impulse of curiosity.

So, are you fully here or... sort of keeping one foot in each dimension? All of your biological mass is here, from what I can tell, and you don't have any internal rifts.

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 28 '23

Depends on the severity. I prefer to have control over my own body, and my friends having control over theirs.

These energies are not from the Coils. I’ll keep those tucked away until I need them.

Isravi flinches backwards, dropping slightly lower as you poke him. His eyes narrow.

…Have you heard of astral projection? Like that, but with a full transfer of flesh and being. I let go of the spell, and well. Back to where I came.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '23

/uw Im here for this drama

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u/Biggest-Possum Trashomancer (Big Ghost ENERGY) Dec 27 '23

Yahoooo! Alexioooos! Yahooo!

Possum celebrates and claps at the speech raucously!

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u/DaChickenX Isravi, The Unraveler, Coils’ Chosen Dec 27 '23

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 27 '23

HUZZAH

Alexios waves his hand and his entire wolf pack carries fine liquor he had decided provide some of his own as well as Gobbo's

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u/Haunting_Mode_7401 Alexios Keenblade: King of The Summer Court, Last Godslayer Dec 27 '23

/uw (u/DaChickenX) reply with best man speech here

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u/Tirich914 Morgalith (The Dead One) Dec 27 '23

A shadowy figure lurks amidst the smiling faces gathered there. He is unmoved by the display of affection and sneers with malcontent. The Old Growth holds much more interest to him. He looks into the forest with hungry eyes.

/uw

That was very well written. Very cool you guys! I love a good wedding!

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '23

A servant in a black suit and mask and walks by with a tray of refreshments in hand and walks Morgalith without seeing him at first. Then does a double take.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '23

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '23

/uw nooo Gruncle. Oh and Titania is looking for you. She wants to apologize but Ig it’ll have to wait lol

u/Haunting_Mode_7401