GSIII Weddings: Lady Mistyrose and Lord Raphael

Mistyrose Le'Brat and Raphael Kinevon

The wedding of Lady Mistyrose to Lord Raphael occurred nearly five real-time years ago, but is still considered to be one of the greatest weddings of all time. It was a GM wedding before there were GM weddings. Before Plan Cs, before restrictions, before the "my-wedding-will-be-better-than-yours" weddings, there was Mistyrose and Raphael. It was the first, and only wedding, to feature 12 bridesmaids and groomsmen, all in complete, matching attire. It produced a wedding gown that would be worn by countless brides in the future. It set the standard for the "traditional wedding" in Elanthia, and is still one of the most elegant, lovely ceremonies on record. It took place in the Town Temple, and was attended by many adventurers who are now known only in Legend. The marriage lasted three long, happy years (a record for Elanthian weddings, let me assure you).

It was also the first wedding to become a file in the old AOL file libraries, thus cementing its status as the standard by which other weddings were judged (and planned). After receiving the following file, I decided that it would be more appropriate to reprint that original story than to rewrite it. I, unfortunately, do not know the name of the author. If you do, please write me, so that I may give them the proper credit.

Lady Daryann Stormrider announced the wedding party. Her shoulder length, wavy red hair,
highlighting her green eyes and tanned skin.

She was wearing a silver-wrapped sheath, a white waistcoat with blue and silver piping on the
lapels and cuffs, a long dark blue skirt with double bands of silver along the hem, and a pair of
polished black riding boots with attached silver spurs.

Daryann recited:

"I am honored to welcome you all to the wedding of Lord Raphael Kinevon and Lady
Mistyrose Le'Brat. And now, I humbly request your silent attention as we begin the ceremony."

A sense of love and peace fills the air and entered the guests as they sat in this place of worship.

Daryann recited

"It is my great pleasure to introduce the groom, the Legendary Lord Raphael Kinevon."

I decided to glance around the room to see who might attend this glorious affair. I noted the
following citizens in attendance...

Linsing, Fegary, Lady Silkie, Derek, Lord Nighthawk, Petra, Aurendel, Sorceree, Deckits,
Lord Kenner, Lady Taamlyn, Kinshack, Lord Naerlin, Clarionchime, Jaern, Lady Marigold,
Lord Duquesne, Picckle, Lord Ransom, Skyfire, Wazillo, Bladepoint, Greymoro, Stormy,
Annanicole, Grumdige, Lady Allwra, Lady Snowie, Branwaine, Crystalis, Keli, Moriane,
Lord Krackenstar, Lady Gilwen, Lady Dara, Lord Zharahk, Lord Drakne, Ravynne,
Zhondra, Lady Jylli, Lord Celtic, Lady Motherpeace, Subothai, Lord Giantsheild, Mystra, Kurei,
Cindi, Lord Standex, Lady Ellenroh, Lord Achilies, Lady Arwen, Lady Dahlia, Lord Thalus,
Ruffelin, Vayeate, Lord Knightfall, Orod, Lord Myr, Calli, Wynia, Jakaesa, Bethye, Lord Brinn,
Lady Kwani, Lord Kazon, Aurorah, Allequerie, Kammerack, Lady Tedra, Lord Beldin,
Lady Elana, Damangherik, Lady Thaerin, Aral, Joybright, Lord Jacore, Lord Waldo2,
Lord Caretaker, Lord Xura

After looking over the crowd, Raphael entered the room, I looked through the crowd to get a good
look at the groom.

He was wearing a bronze circlet, a silvery clasp engraved with the image of Jastev, an ermine
trimmed indigo chasuble embroidered with arcane glyphs in silver thread, a silver sapphire pin, a
blue waistcoat with silver piping on the lapels and cuffs, a pair of white breeches with double
bands of blue and silver down each leg, a pair of polished black riding boots with attached silver
spurs, some mithril rimmed spectacles, and a pin made of translucent red and green mein molded
into the form of a perfect rose.

Raphael smiled as he walked up to the altar and stood next to Gillaume the master of the
ceremony.

Daryann continued to introduce the mother of the bride, and the best hobbitz:

"The lovely Lady Shylandra LuckyStarre, mother of the bride, escorted by the besthobbitz, the
Legendary Dartaghan Darkstar."

Daryann continued:

"And now it is my great pleasure to present the wedding party."

"The lovely Lady Princss Pwrtls escorted by Lord Jynxd Trouble."

"The lovely Lady Laranna MacRoy escorted by Lord Ohr Ladys_Man."

I struggled to see the members of the party, but found it difficult in the large crowd. I did catch a
glimpse of Dartaghan, as heads turned to see other wedding party members enter the room.

He was wearing a rose sculpted from brilliant blue diamonds mounted on a band formed by the
interweaving of a platinum caduceus and a venium crosier, a silver sapphire pin, a pair of white
breeches with double bands of blue and silver down each leg, a black cape edged with venium and
embroidered with the image of a silver dragon, a blue waistcoat with silver piping on the lapels
and cuffs, a pair of polished black riding boots with attached silver spurs, some Arinyark dragon
bracers, a glazed bluestar pin, a small silvery satchel, a plaited leather headband, an arcane
talisman, a dragonseye emerald charm, a leather strapped fiery staff, a platinum wristlet, a leather
knapsack, a tart-shaped ruby-encrusted pin, a rare, magically pulsating Amulet of Power, an
ivory-inlaid vultite bracelet with a sparkling gold crescent moon charm dangling from it, a wide
mithril belt, a large blue sack, a tough leather pouch studded with zephyr hound teeth and tied
with a silver chain, and a ring of misty black essence.

What a sight, Dartaghan was dressed to kill (so to speak).

Laranna was holding a small bouquet of fragrant violets tied with cascading white and silver
ribbons. She was wearing a stylish fuschia vest, a lovely pale violet lace gown with off-the-
shoulder puffed sleeves tied to the waist with a violet sash, a circlet of violets entwined with
silvery ribbons, a pair of misty-white kid gloves with violet clasps, a pair of delicate pale violet
lace slippers, and a silver sapphire pin.

Ohr was wearing a pair of dark blue breeches with double bands of silver down each leg, a white
waistcoat with blue and silver piping on the lapels and cuffs, a pair of polished black riding boots
with attached silver spurs.

Daryann continued with the introductions as I wondered if there was ever an end to this wedding
party:

"The most beautiful Legendary Lady Kayla Kyndhart, escorted by the Legendary Lord Nixie
Trevize."

"The lovely Lady Klaudia Crisis escorted by Lord Aonghus MacGreghor."

Aonghus was also wearing a pair of dark blue breeches with double bands of silver down each
leg, a pair of polished black riding boots with attached silver spurs, a white waistcoat with blue
and silver piping on the lapels and cuffs.

"The lovely Lady Sune Firehair escorted by the Legendary Lord Berr Zerkcer."

Sune carried a small bouquet of fragrant violets tied with cascading white and silver ribbons and
wore a circlet of violets entwined with silvery ribbons, a lovely pale violet lace gown with off-the-
shoulder puffed sleeves tied to the waist with a violet sash, a diamond pendant, a silver sapphire
pin, a pair of misty-white kid gloves with violet clasps, and a pair of delicate pale violet lace
slippers.

Berr carried a black dir wood walking stick in his right hand and wore a pair of polished black
riding boots with attached silver spurs, a pair of dark blue breeches with double bands of silver
down each leg, a white waistcoat with blue and silver piping on the lapels and cuffs.

Seeing all the people was difficult in the large crowd, but I struggled to get a look at everyone.

"The lovely Lady Madrona DeTerre escorted by Lord Bleys Airelious."

"The lovely Lady Ruriko Cho escorted by the Legendary Lord Artuero Bresnahanini."

I think I nodded off a couple of times, this wedding party was large and introductions seemed to
take longer than finishing off a group of Frost Giants.

"The lovely Lady Myste Harbors escorted by Lord Noonga Oog."

"Trayot Axehandler, sergeant-at-arms."

"The lovely Lady Dusky Shantell escorted by the Legendary Lord Oghier Sleepytoes."

"The lovely Matti Marckam escorted by Traglore Moonsglare."

"The lovely Lady Luciana D'Alessin escorted by Lord Moonpie Legend."

"The maid of honor, the lovely Lady Diandra Sutton."

I thought to myself; Oh, the maid of honor, we are getting close to the end of these introductions,
as I peered over the crowd to get a good look.

She was holding a bouquet of perfect tiny white roses with sprigs of Imaera's lace and maidenhair
fern, tied with long ribbons of violet and silver. She was wearing a small silvery pouch
embroidered along the opening with delicate violets, a pair of misty-white slippers with silvery
ribbons, a pair of misty-white gloves with pearl clasps, a circlet of small violet-tinged white roses
entwined with trailing violet and white ribbons, a stunning violet lace gown with off-the-shoulder
puffed sleeves and a fitted bodice accented with embroidered white roses tinged with silver, a
sparkling diamond necklace.

"The Lord Bard, Enegue LionHeart."

The announcement was given for all to rise.

Daryann continued as the anticipation in the room continued to rise

"Now, the moment we have been waiting for, it is my utmost pleasure to announce the radiant
bride, the beautiful Lady Mistyrose Le'Brat accompanied by her father, the Lord Zetzz Rusarren."

With all the guest trying to get a look at the beautiful bridge I had to stand on my bench to see
above the heads and catch a glimpse at the bride

She was holding a breathtaking bouquet of white mystic roses with tiny violets scattered amongst
sprigs of Imaera's lace tied with long ribbons of violet and silver.

Mistyrose was dressed in a crown of pure white mystic roses nestled in her long tumbling auburn
curls with ribbons of silver and violet, a silver sapphire pin, a pair of sparkling diamond earrings
in the shape of a starburst, a pair of elbow-length white satin gloves with diamond clasps, a misty
white satin pouch embroidered along the opening with tiny violets tinged with silver, a pair of
delicate white lace slippers with silvery ribbons which tie about the ankles, and an exquisite
lowcut gown of diaphanous white satin with delicate puffed sleeves, with a draping satin bow
which leads to a train of gossamer stardust lace that catches the light with every movement.

As the proud father walked down the aisle with daughter in arm, the light began to reflect off the
gown, filling the room with shimmering motes of light.

Daryann smiles graciously and says, "Before the ceremony begins, a few words from the
besthobbitz Lord Dartaghan Darkstar.

Dartaghan looked at a long scroll, and I thought to myself, looks like this could be time for a short
nap.

Dartaghan began, "Good eve gentlefolks. I prepared this long speech but I will do a most
honorable act instead."

Whew, what a relief, this has been a long time already.

"The best present I can give to my dear friend, hunting mate and fellow Arcane Master,
Raphael Kinevon, is to not make a long speech. He knows the high regard I hold him in so lets
get on with it. "

As the crowed listened to Dartaghan with awe, the flickering light reflected in the lovers eyes as
they gazed at one another, the love they share radiating through the room.

Dartaghan exclaimed, "The reception will be at House Arcane following the wedding. Do join us
in celebrating this joyous occasion. Tarts are on me! Now lets make way for the Eminence, the
pope himself, Legend Gillaume who shall perform this legendary ceremony."

Above the rustling a few colorful comments could be heard from the crowd.

Oghier exclaimed, "He means, tarts are in his satchel!"

Dagor exclaimed, "and he hopes fer left overs!!!"

Gillaume whispered to Berr, "The tarts are on him.. but will he let us have any.."

Daryann continued to direct the affairs of the wedding:

"Thank you, Lord Dartaghan. And now, it is my honor to present Lord Enegue LionHeart."

Enegue stood up clearing his throat with a cough. Enegue smiled as he looked up at those
gathered here for a moment then looks back to the happy couple. Then he took out his small
golden lyre with delicate mithril strings, which I have heard so much about, but never before have
had the chance to hear.

He took a piece of paper from his tabard, put on a pair of glowing spectacles, then glanced at the
paper before returning to its proper place.

Enegue began by reciting the title:

"Forever Yours By Mistyrose for Raphael"

As he strummed a few cords on the lyre, music began to fill the halls of the temple.

"Let me reach my hand through time
And make you forever mine
Look deep into my eyes
And you will see a love that binds
Truly rare and one of a kind
Let me reach through time
And make you forever mine"

His rich voice was delightful.

"All I hope, and all I pray
Is to be with you to greet each day
For you are more than the sunrise
You are that which reminds me light chases the shadows away"

"You are more than the sunset
For you remind me nights are for love and play"

His fingers seem to dance over the silver strings, the music sweetly touched my heart.

"You need but smile at me and I will stay
Held tight in the arms of passion
Come what may
The words of love you need not say"

"So that I may love you yet again
And truly be whole
For you hold my dreams
And cradle my soul"

"I shall dance bare foot with you upon the nights of a thousand lifetimes
Step lightly with me upon the stars
For we hold them precious
As they are forever ours
To dance and dream upon
In this life and beyond"

Slowly the music died out until I was not sure if the echoes were in the room or my heart.

Enegue nodded to Mistyrose as he wiped a small tear from the corner of his eye, as many of the
guest were doing the same. Mistyrose leaned over and kissed his cheek in appreciation for what
he had done.

The lovely Diandra, began a poem which she dedicated to her friends.

"Forever seems to be a frightening word
the most harsh word some men have ever heard."

"For obstacles of life will try to detour
and force a passage through an easier door"

"But keep your life long goal in mind
and life for that goal all the time"

"Because forever is the depth of that dream come true
and that goal and dream is represented in the two of you"

The moment had finally arrived.

Gillaume began, "Gentles and good folk, we have gathered here unto this hallowed hall to witness
this happy event. Let us show our respects unto these blessed people. I would speak some
passages appropriate for this moment.."

"Love is life. All, everything that one understands,
One understands only because one loves.
Everything is, everything exists, only because one loves.
Everything is united by it alone
Love is Divine, and this union means that one, a particle of love,
Shall combine to the general and eternal source."

"Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs,
Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes.
Being vexed, a sea nourished with lovers' tears.
What is it else? A madness most discreet
A choking gall and a preserving sweet."

"Tis said of love that it sometimes goes, sometimes flies
Runs with one, walks gravely with another
Turns a third into ice, and sets a fourth aflame
It wounds one, another it kills
Like lightning it begins and ends in the same moment.
It makes that fort yield at night which it besieged but in the morn.
For there is no force able to resist it."

"All love is sweet,
Given or returned. Common as light is love,
And its familiar voice wearies not ever...
They who inspire it most are fortunate,
As thou art now, and those who feel it most
Are happier still."

"Love give naught but itself
and takes naught but from itself
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed
For love is sufficient unto love."

Gillaume took out an ornate white eog ark, got the key, and unlocked it. Inside was an ancient
prayer book page which he held in his hands as he gently set the ark down in front of the happy
couple.

Gillaume stated, "Raphael.. Mistyrose.. place your hands upon the ark"

Mistyrose placed her gloved hand on the Ark, followed by Raphael, who placed his over Misty's.

Gillaume paused briefly to clean off his gold-rimmed spectacles.

He began the ceremony and my heart began to throb with delight.

"Divine Lord, who... dost grace that
When we are gathered together in thy Name
Thou wilt grant their requests
Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petition of thy servants
As may be most expedient for them."

"Almighty, unto who all hearts are open
All desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy holy spirit,
That we may enjoin these two in matrimony
And worthily magnify thy holy Name. "

Raphael and Mistyrose exchanged several loving gazes while Gillaume talked.

"Raphael Kinevon and Mistyrose Le'Brat.. speak thy vows unto each other so that all may hear thy
soul's desires."

Raphael began to state his promise of love for Mistyrose, while looking into her eyes:

"If actions speak louder than words
Then the love you have shown me is the shout that shatters worlds
You have shown me that love does not have to be profound
It can be as simple as passing cookies around
Or looking at the little things both in and out of town
The love we share is a bright silvery salve
When applied to our troubles they are more than halved.
Your love is a part of my eyes
Letting me see the world in new colors and shapes
Your love permeates my body & soul
Filling the voids, lighting the dark, making me whole
There are a myriad of other ways I can think of
That I have been affected by your true love
As important as those ways might be
I also know your love will last for eternity"

Raphael smiled as he looked lovingly into MIstyrose's eyes and said "Mistyrose, I love you"

A tiny tear rolled down the brides cheek, a liquid diamond, as she gazed into Raphael's face.

Mistyrose gently squeezed her loves hand as she began:

I love you not for the things you do and show
I love you for teaching me without reserve so that I may grow
You let me smell the rose and helped me avoid the thorns
So that I could drink of the nectar
And with your love be reborn
You let me make mistakes always feeling forgiven
You showed me love is the hope that keeps us all living
You let me kiss tickle and hug: cause you firmly believe in the spreading of love

Daryann tried to settle down the crowed, excited by the lovely vows, as Mistyrose tried to
compose herself.

Raphael smiled at Mistyrose and whispered softly. Giving reassurance that it all right, he to was
moved by the vows and also needed to compose himself.

Mistyrose continued:

"Most important to me is the feeling that I am always free to embrace life as I choose
And with a love like that I could never lose
And seldom if not never do you find a love like that that
Cause I know deep in my heart it will be forever"

Mistyrose looked deeply into Raphael's eyes and whispered I have met my legend and my love for
all time and all others pale before ye, then gave the proud new husband a kiss who returns the
favor to his new wife.

Gillaume continued as he was trying to complete the ceremony:

"Wilt thou... Raphael Kinevon and thou Mistyrose Le'Brat
forsaking all others, keep thee only unto each other,
so long as ye both shall live?"

Raphael turned to the Cleric and stated, "I do"

Gillaume nodded to him and continued with the exchange of the rings.

"Neither death, nor life, nor angels,
Nor principalities, nor powers
Nor things present, nor things to come
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature
shall be able to separate thee from thy love.
Let all thy joys be as the month of May
And all thy days be as this marriage day
Let sorrow, sickness, and a troubled mind
Be stranger to thee both."

Dartaghan offered Raphael the beautiful ring, a rose sculpted from brilliant blue diamonds
mounted on a band formed by the interweaving of a platinum caduceus and a venium crosier,
which he accepted.

Gillaume continued:

"The sum which two married people owe to one another
defies calculation.
It is an infinite debt, which can only be discharged
through all eternity."

Diandra removed and an identical ring from inside her jeweled box and gave it to Mistyrose.

Gillaume exclaimed, "I pronounce you all.. man and wife!"

Gillaume finished by stating:

"Cras amet qui nunquam amacit quique amacit cras amet.
[Tomorrow let him love who has never loved and
tomorrow let him who has loved love]"

The ceremony was completed by the two receiving their rings from one another. In the distance,
echoing through the marble halls, the sound of a wolf's voice was heard as it lifted into the still
night air, soon to be joined by another voice...two mates singing to the night.

Dartaghan exclaimed, "Gentlefolks, the refreshments will be served at the reception at House
Arcane. Come join us in celebrating this joyous union! and yes...Tarts are on me! and dancing
and merriment not only allowed but encouraged at this reception!"

I quietly left the temple and headed for the reception. I entered the Dance Tent and looked
around. My eyes were astonished by what I saw. Heavy velvet formed the roof and sides of this
huge tent. Colored the deep blue of twilight, it was sprinkled with gold and silver stars that
glittered overhead in a simulation of the night sky. Softly flickering candlelight casts fleeting
shadows against the tent walls and garlands of flowers hang in lush profusion all about. A small
band of musicians played quietly at the far end of the tent, the sweet sounds of music drifted
through the air. I spotted a refreshment tray and a small table with the tarts on it, I promptly
headed to them to get myself some eats.

The soft melodies of a silver-stringed harp and an alto recorder filled the evening air as the
musicians begin a song echoing the soft breezes of spring.

I subtly looked on the refreshment tray and saw some raspberried cockatrice, a creamy cherry
torte, a tankard of golden dwarven lager, a glass of honeyed tea, a flute of pink sylvanian
champagne, some frosted wedding cake, a peppered boar kabob, a stuffed mushroom and a sliced
vegetable sandwich. On the small table you see a chocolate covered strawberry and a brandied
banana tart.

Miriani exclaimed, "The whole wedding party did an outstanding job today! And Gillaume
performed such a lovely ceremony!"

I pocketed a few tarts and grabbed a quick drink then quickly congratulated the bride and groom.
My spirit had been away from the wilds too long and needed to get back to nature.

Re-copied from Silvergate Inn Wedding Pages, click here.

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