Lunar OmniaFeb 25, 2018Feb 25, 2018 at 03:05 AM
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[06:51pm] Zalya Alamor hurrys towards the shrine. She's got flowers in her hand, and a small ornate lock box under what remains of her right arm. "Hello! I'm sorry if I'm late. Or early. I'm not sure. I'm very excited for this. If you need any help at all, please, just let me know, okay?"
[06:52pm] Siirdan reaches into his pouch and withdraws a small silvery necklace. The pendant is small, shaped into an upturned crescent, and glints in the fading sunlight above them. "It is an initiate's ceremonial moonpendant, Kiri... given to all who take their first steps on the path towards ordinaton."
[06:52pm] Junia Woodsong smiled, and had a row of sharp teeth in her little mouth "You clearly are or y'wouldn' be standin'ere..."
[06:53pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Looks to Mir. "Please don't call my wife a gremlin. She hates being called that."
[06:53pm] Junia Woodsong releases Mir's wrist "You assume too much bout me intentions afor you even properly meet me, tats a soight rude.."
[06:53pm] Lunar Omnia stepped forward, "I could help too, if it's needed."
[06:54pm] Kiri Tazair blinks and smiles wide. "Oh! Yes, thank you so much!" she goes to take the pendant happily.
[06:54pm] Zalya Alamor "Yes! Absolutely! You just tell me what I can do, and I'll do it." She gives the chest she's carrying a light shake. "I brought sugar."
[06:54pm] Siirdan smiles. "Ah, so many helpful people! If you would like to assist, Siirdan could use several extra paws to go out and gather the faithful to this spot. We will begin in.... five minutes or so?"
[06:55pm] Siirdan leans forward to place the pendant over Kiri's head. "Do you promise to serve the moons, all the days of your life, ja'khajiit? To place their will over that of your own, and to guide others to their warm light even if it mean your doom?"
[06:55pm] Zalya Alamor "Yes! Absolutely. I- well. What do you need me to do? I don't know where the spot it."
[06:56pm] Junia Woodsong fumed a small bit "Not an altmer...still a snot..."
[06:56pm] Zalya Alamor shuts up to let Kiri have her moment.
[06:56pm] Siirdan looks at Zalya and silently motions to the Bosmeri stone pillar behind him
[06:57pm] Lunar Omnia watches with a small smile as Kiri was initiated. She looked to Zalya and lightly tapped her shoulder, "There is some fresh fish in the tavern's kitchen for you, after the ceremony of course."
[06:57pm] Kiri Tazair 's ears flatten a bit in order to let Siirdan place the pendant around her neck, but go right back up to listen. "Yes, I promise!"
[06:57pm] Zalya Alamor looks very confused, but says nothing. She looks back at Lunar, answering in a near whisper. "Oh! Wonderful! Would you like to join us?"
[06:58pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Leans on the rock wall and watches
[06:58pm] Lunar Omnia she nodded, "I would."
[06:59pm] Zalya Alamor "Good! I'm glad! I like having you around."
[06:59pm] Siirdan cups his paws around Kiri's head, leans forward, and lightly kisses her forhead. "Then let this one be the first to bid you welcome, roliter. Moons shine upon your path, Initiate Kiri."
[06:59pm] Junia Woodsong clapped softly, having a good deal of respect for moon priest/esses.
[07:00pm] Lunar Omnia she smiled, "I like being around." she too would clap for Kiri
[07:01pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would also clap
[07:01pm] Zalya Alamor instinctively tries to clap, but stops when she realizes she can't.
[07:02pm] Siirdan turns toward Lunar and Zalya. "The service will take place at the stone pillar just behind Sirrdan. If you would guide the faithful to that location, we can begin soon."
[07:02pm] Kiri Tazair smiles happily and nods, though realizes there were people watching, which made her feel nervous. "R-right, yeah! Thank you so much!" she looks down at the pendant around her neck.
[07:02pm] Siirdan pats Kiri on the shoulder. "Now, Initiate.... run to the foyer and grab the candle. You must bear the light, remember?"
[07:03pm] Lunar Omnia she nodded, "Of course." she then looked to Kiri with a wide smile, "Congrats, kiddo. You'll be a great devotee of the Moons."
[07:03pm] Zalya Alamor nods firmly and turns back to the crowd. "Are- are all of you here for the ceremony?"
[07:03pm] Kiri Tazair casts a smile around at those who congratulated her and then nods to Siirdan. She turns to hurry towards the foyer.
[07:03pm] Riz Keys approaches. "Yeah! I is, anyway."
[07:05pm] Riz Keys glances back at the others, then to Zalya. "Oh, is we s'posed t'be behind th'fence?"
[07:05pm] Zalya Alamor gestures to the piller behind her. "IT's just this way. All are welcome. Follow me."
[07:05pm] Siirdan waves the crowd along the fence closer.
[07:06pm] Riz Keys settles in the grass while she waits for the others.
[07:06pm] Junia Woodsong hops the fence and offers her hand to Lucia in mantling it
[07:06pm] Kiri Tazair came back with a candle in her paws. She didn't look very priestily, like Siirdan, aside from the pendant.
[07:07pm] Junia Woodsong giggled and walked, her hand in Lucia's
[07:07pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would follow
[07:07pm] Lunar Omnia moves over to the circle of rocks and takes a seat.
[07:09pm] Kiri Tazair looks at some of the people gathered with a bit of a nervous look, but nods up to Siirdan. He summons a small flame with one paw and lights the candle before walking over to the altar, protecting the flame from the weather.
[07:09pm] Siirdan turns toward the road and shouts. "All faithful to the light, gather round to give due homoage to the source of our light and our life!"
[07:10pm] Siirdan follows several steps behind Kiri wearing his deep blue robes and a large, crescent-shaped silver pendant around his neck. He walks slowly and deliberately with his polished crescent staff in his right paw and bearing a small covered ceramic jar balanced precariously in his left.
[07:11pm] Zalya Alamor sets her personal supply of moonsugar down. She looks happy for maybe the first time in weeks.
[07:11pm] Siirdan approaches the altar, holds the jar out for Kiri to take, and then secures his staff into a small portable pedestal on the ground, orienting the crescent so it displays towards the assembly. "Sala kha'jay, litera an rolitera. Turning to the non-Khajiit in attendance, he translates. "Brothers and sisters, bright moons."
[07:12pm] Riz Keys dips her head, giving her silent, respectful acknowledgement.
[07:13pm] Kiri Tazair takes the jar carefully and glances up at the crowd, though mostly keeps her eyes to the ground.
[07:13pm] Junia Woodsong leans on Lucia and watches the going ons.
[07:14pm] Zalya Alamor offers a smile and nod to each person she can make eye contact with, and she'd try to make eye contact with everyone.
[07:14pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Offers a smile and nod to each person and a fake smile to Tsal
[07:15pm] Siirdan motions toard Kiri. "At this time, let Siirdan introduce the newest initiate tot he priesthood, the First Acolyte Initiate Kiri."
[07:15pm] Riz Keys glances around and nods to the others with a slight smile, then turns her attention back to Siirdan and Kiri.
[07:16pm] Junia Woodsong was biting her lip, hard enough to bleed by trying to ruin this for Kiri by being angry.
[07:16pm] Kiri Tazair looks up as Siirdan says her name, offering a shy smile.
[07:17pm] Junia Woodsong smiled reassuringly to Kiri
[07:17pm] Zalya Alamor smile, sets her flowers down, and waves at the assembled group.
[07:17pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would keep a firm grip on Junia's hand, trying to calm her.
[07:18pm] Siirdan turns toward the altar and reverently approaches it. Looking up to the sky, he raises his arms in supplication, palms opened upward, and begins to pray aloud. "Great Jode and Jone: We, your faithful children, welcome your ascent this night. Be our light, now and always, that all present may follow the path that is most true and sweet.
[07:19pm] Zalya Alamor bows her head wuth Siirdan.
[07:19pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Lowers her head. Whether she's just lowering it out respect or actually praying is anyone's guess
[07:19pm] Lunar Omnia bows her head respectfully
[07:19pm] Tsalazami 's lip twitches, grumbling out. "Wha a drivel."
[07:20pm] Riz Keys bows her head slightly, ears perked towards the priest.
[07:20pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya Bows her head and slightly growls at Tsalazmi`s rudness
[07:20pm] Junia Woodsong dips her head and follows Siirdan's words, notably in T'aagra...
[07:21pm] Siirdan "Spread peace and calm among those assembled here today, that our hearts and minds may become fully attuned to your teachings." Did someone inspire him to say that? Was he trying to tell someone something? Who could tell?
[07:21pm] Zalya Alamor lowers her ears. She offers a small smile to Siirdan, mouthing the words. 'one moment' Before casually stepping off to the side.
[07:21pm] Mirvurel just watched. Eyes, blank. White. Then again, she was a maormer.
[07:21pm] Siirdan nods at Zalya
[07:21pm] Siirdan looks over to Kiri and rests a paw on her shoulder. "Initiate, Siirdan tasks you with distributing the gift. One cube each." He motions toward the ceramic jar upon the altar. "Go, bring the moons' gift to the faithful."
[07:23pm] Siirdan turns to face the crowd to address them. "Moonsugar--crystallized moonlight--is the one great gift the moons' bestow upon us all. To consume it is to take on a part of the Divine Littermates themselves. Accept this gift, and let the sweetness open your minds and hearts to the moons' great wisdom."
[07:24pm] Zalya Alamor moves around the crowd, trying to disturb the ceremony as little as possible. She'd make an attempt to lay a hand on Tsalazami's shoulder, whispering something to her.
[07:24pm] Kiri Tazair nods to Siirdan and moves to distribute the moonsugar. She would be pretty hesistant to offer those who weren't khajiit, though.
[07:24pm] Riz Keys accepts her cube and holds it patiently until the others all have theirs.
[07:25pm] Kiri Tazair smiles to Keys as she gave her a cube.
[07:25pm] Junia Woodsong takes her cube, and momentarily remembers this goes great with rum.
[07:25pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya *Accepts the gift* "kha'jay tonsh jer"
[07:25pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Takes the cube and smiles.
[07:26pm] Kiri Tazair offers the maormer (forgot how to spell it) a cube.
[07:26pm] Tsalazami moves her hand off her hip and onto the hilt of her saber, but chooses to just rest it there. Her ear twitches, she offers Zalya one look with an eye of her eye and soon returns to watching the ceremony.
[07:26pm] Mirvurel took the cube, yes! And studied it. Probably. White Eyes.
[07:27pm] Kiri Tazair smiles at the strange elf she has never seen before before moving on to Tsala and Lunar.
[07:27pm] Zalya Alamor withdraws her hand, but doesn't move. She's shaking but she stands her ground. It's hard for anyone else to hear more than muffled whispers from her.
[07:27pm] Lunar Omnia accepts the cube with a smile and a nod, "Uh.. jas'fifh.. khajae, trevlen." she recited in likely very broken Ta'agra
[07:28pm] Junia Woodsong holds it and lifts a finger "Er moon priest..?"
[07:28pm] Riz Keys pops the sugarcube into her mouth and savors it, closing her eyes and lifting her face towards the sky.
[07:29pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya she would do as instructed and let out a slow exhale and closes her eyes
[07:29pm] Siirdan Smiles at Junia and bows his head. "Siirdan. What is it, ja'khajiit?"
[07:29pm] Mirvurel just stuffs the thing into her mouth, chews, and swallows
[07:29pm] Lunar Omnia she broke a small piece from the cube, eating the piece and putting the cube into her satchel. She was definitely going to use it to make skooma.
[07:29pm] Kiri Tazair glances from Junia to Siirdan.
[07:30pm] Tsalazami flicks off the offered cube. Maximum rude. "Poison."
[07:30pm] Siirdan seemed not the slightest bit upset. "The decision on whether to accept this gift is yours and yours alone. The moons protect those with a sincere heart, but they will not force their blessings upon you. There is no shame here, regardless of what you choose."
[07:31pm] Zalya Alamor continues to whisper to Tsalazami.
[07:31pm] Siirdan tuirns to Kiri and offers her a cube. "Receive the gift of the moons, roliter."
[07:31pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya Lets out a louder growl as she noticed that Tsalazami has done
[07:32pm] Kiri Tazair nods and takes the cube and pops it into her mouth.
[07:32pm] Siirdan consumes a cube himself, and then turns to address the crowd. "Now, raise your heads toward the sky. Open your eyes, and behold our two great protectors. Let their saving light wash over you and enter your hearts. And now... perk your ears to hear their words."
[07:33pm] Junia Woodsong followed the instruction, her ears suprisingly dexterous, but not anywhere near that of khajiit ears.
[07:33pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Smiles at Junia
[07:34pm] Lunar Omnia she looked up to the skies. She admired the beauty of the night, but didn't really hear much but the soft breeze and the occasional shuffle of the other patrons
[07:34pm] Riz Keys slowly opens her eyes, already looking up, and swivels her ears forward as she stares up at the thick jungle canopy.
[07:34pm] Mirvurel hummed softly, thoughtfully, glancing upwards.
[07:34pm] Siirdan looks up and wrinkles his nose at the thick canopy above him, but continues regardless. "The tales of the past are often keys to understanding the troubles we face in the present. Now, who among you know the story of creation? Of how the Khajiit came to be?"
[07:35pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya She would raise a slight paw
[07:36pm] Siirdan points and nods in acknowledgement at Kaiyith. "Excellent, any others?"
[07:36pm] Zalya Alamor continues to speak softly, though this time she's slightly more audible to those around her. For a moment she almost walks away, but she manages to stand her ground, if only for her faith. "Tsala, I really don't- I just- Well. This is the final warning I will give you. If you continue to interupt you will be charged with disturbing the peace. And-
[07:36pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya She would stare at Tsalazami "Only for some of us it seems" she frowned
[07:36pm] Siirdan nods at Tsala. "That one is right as well, in a manner of sorts."
[07:37pm] Lunar Omnia raised a clawed hand
[07:37pm] Zalya Alamor -I will have to fine you, and that could turn into a real arrest, and that would be- I don't- lets not do that. This is easy. Please."
[07:37pm] Riz Keys rasies a hand to indicate she's heard the tale.
[07:38pm] Siirdan motions toward the other respondents. "Ah, fantastic! He is glad to see such things are still taught to all!"
[07:38pm] Tsalazami turns around to face Zalya, get hand lightly gripping on the pommel of her saber. "Yo tired of livin, mongrel?!"
[07:39pm] Kiri Tazair turned her attention to Siirdan to listen.
[07:39pm] Zalya Alamor speaks softly. She takes a short step back. "Lets talk over here. Okay? Can you follow me?"
[07:39pm] Lunar Omnia looked back at the commotion with a scowl before trying to ignore it to listen to the sermon
[07:39pm] Junia Woodsong looked down and at Tsala with an angry glare.
[07:40pm] Zalya Alamor looks up at Siirdan. Her ears are flat.
[07:40pm] Riz Keys frowns as she looks over at Tsala.
[07:40pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would let an exhale and count backwards.
[07:41pm] Junia Woodsong has to repress a snicker when 'thick forests' is mentioned as inhopsitable.
[07:43pm] Siirdan looks over to Kiri and bends close to whisper in her ear.
[07:43pm] Zalya Alamor looks up at Siirdan. She stops to think, her face heating up from embaressment. "Yes. Of course. Sorry." She looks back to Tsalazami. "Sorry." She turns to slink to the back of the crowd silently.
[07:44pm] Lunar Omnia her eyes narrowed back at Tsal, but didn't say anything. She was looking for attention and it would only ruin the ceremony to give her the satisfaction
[07:44pm] Kiri Tazair looks up to Siirdan and nods and moves off behind the altar. She comes back with two plates.
[07:45pm] Siirdan motions for Zalya to return to his side, warmly smiling at the timid jiit.
[07:45pm] Riz Keys pays rapt attention, despite having heard this story before.
[07:46pm] Lunar Omnia watches with a soft smile, remembering how her long since passed fiance would tell this story to her.
[07:46pm] Siirdan looks at Tsala, as if he was directing this story directly at her.
[07:48pm] Zalya Alamor hesitates before walking back towards the alter. She keeps her head low, her former burst of confidence now compleatly gone.
[07:49pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Counts backwards again.
[07:49pm] Junia Woodsong squeezes Lucia's hand.
[07:49pm] Lunar Omnia felt her claws flex at Tsal's words. Knowing just how bad a Dunmeri lash could be.
[07:50pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya reaches for an arrow but restrains her self from letting it loose into Tsalazami
[07:50pm] Zalya Alamor keeps her ears low. She glances at Siirdan, but says nothing.
[07:54pm] Siirdan walkso over to Keys and rests a paw on her shoulder. "Exactly, young one."
[07:54pm] Riz Keys beams at Siirdan.
[07:54pm] Siirdan makes his way throught he crowd, doing the same to Kaiyith. "And you, your life has not been easy, yes?"
[07:55pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya She would look up "No, it has not"
[07:55pm] Mirvurel stared at Siirdan. Like measuring up a RUG.
[07:56pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya "This one feels safe with others of same kind, yes?" she looks around at the other khajiit`s
[07:56pm] Siirdan seemed completely unintimidated by Miru's gaze and walks to her next--though he doesn't touch her. "And you? Your life was easy?"
[07:57pm] Siirdan ((*Mirvu
[07:59pm] Siirdan motions to Luc and Junia. "Two mer from opposite sides of Tamriel. Different cultures, different races. And yet, they found each other and are stronger for it."
[07:59pm] Junia Woodsong smirks up at Lucia "Dunno ow she puts up wit'me.."
[08:00pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Purses her lips. "Don't know how June puts up with me either."
[08:00pm] Junia Woodsong is fully ignoring Tsala and hugs on Lucia.
[08:00pm] Siirdan "Siirdan would beg to differ, loud one." He then looks over to Lunar. "An Argonian moved by compassion for the lowly and motivated by an interest in a Khajiiti service. An open mind and an open heart."
[08:00pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Doing her best as well.
[08:01pm] Riz Keys sets her jaw and nods in agreement with Siirdan.
[08:01pm] Lunar Omnia she smiled softly, despite Tsala's presense behind her
[08:01pm] Siirdan walks to the altar and makes a beckoning gesture to the assembled crowd. "Are there any among us that are troubled? Afflicted with pain or injury? Dark secrets that yearn for the light? Come, come forward! Offer your troubles to Jode and Jone, and receive their cleansing light into your soul in return."
[08:02pm] Siirdan stares at Tsala
[08:02pm] Mirvurel stares at Tsala.
[08:02pm] Junia Woodsong was not opening THAT can of angry snakes.
[08:03pm] Tsalazami tilts her head a little, then slips in a wide, dastardly grin. But soon her expression calms and she steps out, actually.
[08:04pm] Zalya Alamor keeps her eyes locked on Tsalazami. She's been quiet, having been lost in thought.
[08:04pm] Siirdan smiles warmly as Tsala approaches, and holds out a welcoming paw. "Very good, walker. Share your mind with the moons. No judgement."
[08:04pm] Siirdan motions Kiri and Zalya closer.
[08:05pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya Kaitith`s tail flicks in irrtitation at Tsalazami
[08:05pm] Zalya Alamor swallows hard before stepping foreward. She's hesitant, as if she's questioning every move she makes since she was called out.
[08:07pm] Riz Keys mutters, "That don't sound very merciful."
[08:08pm] Tsalazami reached out for her ebony bastardsword, drawing it out. She held it by the blade, near it's crossguard. The sword itself glared with it's blade's tip down.
[08:08pm] Lunar Omnia her lip curls in anger, but she keeps her overall composure
[08:08pm] Zalya Alamor lowers her ears. She's very anxious about this whole situation. She glances at Siirdan for guidance.
[08:08pm] Riz Keys scoots back a bit.
[08:08pm] Mirvurel sloooowly reached for her stave--ready to act, should it be necessary. Ain't no playin', now!
[08:08pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Eyeing the sword she keeps her staff ready just in case
[08:09pm] Lunar Omnia she keeps her red eyes on Tsal, ready to act at a moment's notice.
[08:09pm] Junia Woodsong had her bow in hand, arrow on the notch.
[08:09pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya She had an arrow ready
[08:09pm] Siirdan keeps his face stoically still, making his best effort not to frown. "The Runt's charge is the protection of the weak and innocent. His weapons are less swords and staves, and more kind words and gentle deeds." He would step forward to tasala, and gently lay a paw upon her sowrdarm. "The moons do not ask for violence, walker. There are no enemies here, only friends
[08:10pm] Siirdan raises his paw to the crowd quietly arming themselves
[08:11pm] Zalya Alamor "Can we all please just settle down? This is supposed to be a celebration!"
[08:12pm] Junia Woodsong was rather calm in tone, but did not trust the one brandishing a blade so close to priest.
[08:12pm] Riz Keys "Yeah, let's not kill each other. 'Specially durin' what's supposed to be a sacred time."
[08:13pm] Tsalazami held her blade up for a bit, even with an arm halting any further, possibly violent result of it. But she chose to lower it and eventually hhide it back in her sheathe. Tsalazami leans over to Siirdan, to mutter to him. "She has no friends amung heretics."
[08:13pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya "This one does not need bloodshed on this day" She stares at tsalazami
[08:14pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Eyes Tsal and would return her staff
[08:14pm] Junia Woodsong returned her bow and arrow, weapons were away.
[08:14pm] Siirdan stands his ground. "It confuses this one why one with such hostility and antipathy to the faith of her ancestors would spend such time in a humble gathering as this. Do you have a petition to bring to Jode and Jone? If not, then perhaps one should be going."
[08:14pm] Mirvurel let out a hissing noise! The staff would find its way back to the holster at her back, keeping it in place until needed.
[08:15pm] Siirdan didn't seem angry or flustered, but the fact that his words were anything less than welcoming might say much more
[08:17pm] Siirdan glances toward the rest of the crowd. "Peace, brethren. There will be no fighting int his holy place. Come, return your minds tot he moons."
[08:19pm] Siirdan "Then go with no ill will towards you, walker. The moons will offer you their light, even if you refuse it."
[08:19pm] Siirdan turns his back to Tsala and looks at Kiri. "The plate, Initiate. Give one to Zalya."
[08:19pm] Lunar Omnia she sighed and stood. She spoke in a calm tone, though there was some unreserved venom behind your words, "So.. your plan is to interrupt a peaceful gathering.. for what purpose? What agenda do you have for oppossing a gathering?"
[08:20pm] Kiri Tazair nods to Siirdan and moves to Zalya, offering one of the plates to her one arm.
[08:20pm] Riz Keys gives a soft, relieved sigh.
[08:21pm] Zalya Alamor accepts the plate. She's shaking. She offers Kiri a small smile. "Thank you."
[08:21pm] Siirdan turns to face the crowd and holds his arms up. "Please, everyone. Let us focus our hearts on constructive things, yes? Remember that you bear the sweetness of the Divine Littermates on your lips. Act honorably and reverently."
[08:21pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya Whispers "Maybe an arrow to her head may fix our issues"
[08:21pm] Lunar Omnia snorted, "Toad, huh? Been called worse." she sat back down, though was very annoyed
[08:21pm] Siirdan nods toward Kiri and Zalya
[08:21pm] Kiri Tazair nods to Zalya and moves back to the other side of Siirdan.
[08:23pm] Zalya Alamor starts walking towards each person in the crowd, offering the plate for those who would like to give alms. She starts with Keys.
[08:23pm] Riz Keys looks in what usually functions as her moneypouch. It's full of...feathers. She picks out the most pristine and colourful of the bunch and drops them into the plate with a sheepish smile.
[08:23pm] Kiri Tazair glances at Siirdan and then back forward. She hesitates, not picking up the signal at first, but quickly steps forward to hold the plate down to Lunar with a nervous smile.
[08:24pm] Lunar Omnia she reached down into her satchel and pulled out a pouch of what would contain close to fifty gold, "About all I can spare for now." she smiles to Kiri
[08:24pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would leave some gold
[08:24pm] Zalya Alamor is very confused, but still smiles at Keys. "Bright moons guide your path." She moves towards Ja'Kaiyith.
[08:24pm] Junia Woodsong leaves a generous purse of 100 drakes, she has the financial clout to make such a donation.
[08:24pm] Kiri Tazair smiles. "Every bit helps, Lunar. Thank you."
[08:24pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya She would sling around her quiver and reach in pulling out an green jewled arrow head and place it in the plate with a smile
[08:25pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya "Most appologize, this one does not have gold on her" she looks down in shame
[08:25pm] Kiri Tazair 's brows perk a bit in surprise of the drakes Junia offers. "Wow. Moons bless you, Ms. Junia."
[08:26pm] Kiri Tazair smiles at Junia and nods. "We will. Thank you."
[08:26pm] Kiri Tazair accepts Lucia's donation and moves on to the Maormer.
[08:27pm] Zalya Alamor smiles at Ja'Kaiyith. "Thank you! Anything is accepted. Bright moons guide your path." She moves on to Mirvurel, but stops short as Kiri reaches her first.
[08:27pm] Mirvurel stared at the cat. Unblinkingly. Moving a hand deftly into a pouch that was most definitely there, she'd pull out... something. Obscured in her fist. She put it into the tithe bowl. A preserved snake head. With ruby eyes.
[08:29pm] Kiri Tazair 's brow raises a bit at the snake head with rubies. She assumed it was worth more than what it was. "Thank you! Moons bless you!"
[08:29pm] Zalya Alamor is genuinely concerned with the nature of these donations, but she manages to look grateful. She moves back to Siirdan, setting the offerings by the alter.
[08:29pm] Kiri Tazair moves back to the altar as well.
[08:29pm] Mirvurel winked. Or tried to. It looked weird with a maormer.
[08:30pm] Siirdan nods as the two return to the altar. "Moonpriestess Zalya, do you have a prayer for the people today?"
[08:30pm] Mirvurel shuffles them feetsies, and went to wander on off. Definitely not damaging the ground. Hopefully.
[08:33pm] Siirdan pats Kiri on the back. "And you, Initiate. A few words in closing as well?"
[08:34pm] Kiri Tazair blinks and looks up at Siirdan for a moment and then looks back at the crowd. "Oh... u-uh..." she stuttered a bit.
[08:35pm] Lunar Omnia offers an encouraging smile to Kiri
[08:35pm] Riz Keys perks her ears towards the other cub.
[08:35pm] Siirdan nods encouragingly. "Speak from the heart, Initiate."
[08:36pm] Zalya Alamor smiles at Kiri. "I know you can do it!"
[08:37pm] Kiri Tazair just stood there for a moment with stage fright before managing to clear her throat and speak, although with a small voice. "Th-thank you all for coming. It, uh.. It means a lot. To me. Moons bless you all for attending and being... m-mostly peaceful."
[08:38pm] Siirdan bows his head. "Of course. Moons guide you." He nods approvingly at Kiri.
[08:38pm] Siirdan raises his arms out over the crowd and prays over them. "Merciful Jode and Jone, protectors of us all, guide all those present upon the path of sweetness. Strengthen us within, that we may seek unity in our brethren. Let us all become beacons of your light, that through our actions all may come to your luminous embrace."
[08:38pm] Riz Keys smiles and bows her head as Siirdan prays.
[08:38pm] Junia Woodsong smiled, waiting the last moment for the prayer to finish and then went to prepare.
[08:38pm] Siirdan He bows his head to the audience. "Go with the moons' blessing, brothers and sisters, and walk in their light. Kha'jay siirithse jer wodro."
[08:39pm] Lunar Omnia she nodded with a large smile, standing, "Thank you, Kiri and Priest Siirdan. This was a wonderful event."
[08:39pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would smile and wave before following Junia
[08:39pm] Junia Woodsong left, donning a helment and making for the center tree.
[08:40pm] Siirdan bows his head again to Lunar. "You are most welcome, Sakhliit. Thank you for your interest."
[08:40pm] Riz Keys gets up and dusts off her leathers.
[08:40pm] Lunar Omnia she nodded and bowed graciously before looking to Keys, "Hey, do you have time to talk?"
[08:41pm] Lunar Omnia she nodded, "Follow me.." she would begin to walk off to somewhere more pivate
[08:41pm] Siirdan walks over to Zalya and takes hold of her paw. "Thank you for your assistance this evening, roliter. He is happy to have one such as you with him here."
[08:41pm] Riz Keys flicks her ears back, then waves to the priests. "Thanks for th'service!" she coos as she heads after Lunar.
[08:41pm] Zalya Alamor "Th-thank you Siirdan. I'm very sorry about that. I'm really sorry. I just- I didn't mean to cause trouble. I just saw she was interupting, nad I din't want to- I'm sorry. I just wanted her gone. I over stepped, and I didn't mean too."
[08:41pm] Kiri Tazair waves to Keys as she passes.
[06:52pm] Siirdan reaches into his pouch and withdraws a small silvery necklace. The pendant is small, shaped into an upturned crescent, and glints in the fading sunlight above them. "It is an initiate's ceremonial moonpendant, Kiri... given to all who take their first steps on the path towards ordinaton."
[06:52pm] Junia Woodsong smiled, and had a row of sharp teeth in her little mouth "You clearly are or y'wouldn' be standin'ere..."
[06:53pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Looks to Mir. "Please don't call my wife a gremlin. She hates being called that."
[06:53pm] Junia Woodsong releases Mir's wrist "You assume too much bout me intentions afor you even properly meet me, tats a soight rude.."
[06:53pm] Lunar Omnia stepped forward, "I could help too, if it's needed."
[06:54pm] Kiri Tazair blinks and smiles wide. "Oh! Yes, thank you so much!" she goes to take the pendant happily.
[06:54pm] Zalya Alamor "Yes! Absolutely! You just tell me what I can do, and I'll do it." She gives the chest she's carrying a light shake. "I brought sugar."
[06:54pm] Siirdan smiles. "Ah, so many helpful people! If you would like to assist, Siirdan could use several extra paws to go out and gather the faithful to this spot. We will begin in.... five minutes or so?"
[06:55pm] Siirdan leans forward to place the pendant over Kiri's head. "Do you promise to serve the moons, all the days of your life, ja'khajiit? To place their will over that of your own, and to guide others to their warm light even if it mean your doom?"
[06:55pm] Zalya Alamor "Yes! Absolutely. I- well. What do you need me to do? I don't know where the spot it."
[06:56pm] Junia Woodsong fumed a small bit "Not an altmer...still a snot..."
[06:56pm] Zalya Alamor shuts up to let Kiri have her moment.
[06:56pm] Siirdan looks at Zalya and silently motions to the Bosmeri stone pillar behind him
[06:57pm] Lunar Omnia watches with a small smile as Kiri was initiated. She looked to Zalya and lightly tapped her shoulder, "There is some fresh fish in the tavern's kitchen for you, after the ceremony of course."
[06:57pm] Kiri Tazair 's ears flatten a bit in order to let Siirdan place the pendant around her neck, but go right back up to listen. "Yes, I promise!"
[06:57pm] Zalya Alamor looks very confused, but says nothing. She looks back at Lunar, answering in a near whisper. "Oh! Wonderful! Would you like to join us?"
[06:58pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Leans on the rock wall and watches
[06:58pm] Lunar Omnia she nodded, "I would."
[06:59pm] Zalya Alamor "Good! I'm glad! I like having you around."
[06:59pm] Siirdan cups his paws around Kiri's head, leans forward, and lightly kisses her forhead. "Then let this one be the first to bid you welcome, roliter. Moons shine upon your path, Initiate Kiri."
[06:59pm] Junia Woodsong clapped softly, having a good deal of respect for moon priest/esses.
[07:00pm] Lunar Omnia she smiled, "I like being around." she too would clap for Kiri
[07:01pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would also clap
[07:01pm] Zalya Alamor instinctively tries to clap, but stops when she realizes she can't.
[07:02pm] Siirdan turns toward Lunar and Zalya. "The service will take place at the stone pillar just behind Sirrdan. If you would guide the faithful to that location, we can begin soon."
[07:02pm] Kiri Tazair smiles happily and nods, though realizes there were people watching, which made her feel nervous. "R-right, yeah! Thank you so much!" she looks down at the pendant around her neck.
[07:02pm] Siirdan pats Kiri on the shoulder. "Now, Initiate.... run to the foyer and grab the candle. You must bear the light, remember?"
[07:03pm] Lunar Omnia she nodded, "Of course." she then looked to Kiri with a wide smile, "Congrats, kiddo. You'll be a great devotee of the Moons."
[07:03pm] Zalya Alamor nods firmly and turns back to the crowd. "Are- are all of you here for the ceremony?"
[07:03pm] Kiri Tazair casts a smile around at those who congratulated her and then nods to Siirdan. She turns to hurry towards the foyer.
[07:03pm] Riz Keys approaches. "Yeah! I is, anyway."
[07:05pm] Riz Keys glances back at the others, then to Zalya. "Oh, is we s'posed t'be behind th'fence?"
[07:05pm] Zalya Alamor gestures to the piller behind her. "IT's just this way. All are welcome. Follow me."
[07:05pm] Siirdan waves the crowd along the fence closer.
[07:06pm] Riz Keys settles in the grass while she waits for the others.
[07:06pm] Junia Woodsong hops the fence and offers her hand to Lucia in mantling it
[07:06pm] Kiri Tazair came back with a candle in her paws. She didn't look very priestily, like Siirdan, aside from the pendant.
[07:07pm] Junia Woodsong giggled and walked, her hand in Lucia's
[07:07pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would follow
[07:07pm] Lunar Omnia moves over to the circle of rocks and takes a seat.
[07:09pm] Kiri Tazair looks at some of the people gathered with a bit of a nervous look, but nods up to Siirdan. He summons a small flame with one paw and lights the candle before walking over to the altar, protecting the flame from the weather.
[07:09pm] Siirdan turns toward the road and shouts. "All faithful to the light, gather round to give due homoage to the source of our light and our life!"
[07:10pm] Siirdan follows several steps behind Kiri wearing his deep blue robes and a large, crescent-shaped silver pendant around his neck. He walks slowly and deliberately with his polished crescent staff in his right paw and bearing a small covered ceramic jar balanced precariously in his left.
[07:11pm] Zalya Alamor sets her personal supply of moonsugar down. She looks happy for maybe the first time in weeks.
[07:11pm] Siirdan approaches the altar, holds the jar out for Kiri to take, and then secures his staff into a small portable pedestal on the ground, orienting the crescent so it displays towards the assembly. "Sala kha'jay, litera an rolitera. Turning to the non-Khajiit in attendance, he translates. "Brothers and sisters, bright moons."
[07:12pm] Riz Keys dips her head, giving her silent, respectful acknowledgement.
[07:13pm] Kiri Tazair takes the jar carefully and glances up at the crowd, though mostly keeps her eyes to the ground.
[07:13pm] Junia Woodsong leans on Lucia and watches the going ons.
[07:14pm] Zalya Alamor offers a smile and nod to each person she can make eye contact with, and she'd try to make eye contact with everyone.
[07:14pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Offers a smile and nod to each person and a fake smile to Tsal
[07:15pm] Siirdan motions toard Kiri. "At this time, let Siirdan introduce the newest initiate tot he priesthood, the First Acolyte Initiate Kiri."
[07:15pm] Riz Keys glances around and nods to the others with a slight smile, then turns her attention back to Siirdan and Kiri.
[07:16pm] Junia Woodsong was biting her lip, hard enough to bleed by trying to ruin this for Kiri by being angry.
[07:16pm] Kiri Tazair looks up as Siirdan says her name, offering a shy smile.
[07:17pm] Junia Woodsong smiled reassuringly to Kiri
[07:17pm] Zalya Alamor smile, sets her flowers down, and waves at the assembled group.
[07:17pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would keep a firm grip on Junia's hand, trying to calm her.
[07:18pm] Siirdan turns toward the altar and reverently approaches it. Looking up to the sky, he raises his arms in supplication, palms opened upward, and begins to pray aloud. "Great Jode and Jone: We, your faithful children, welcome your ascent this night. Be our light, now and always, that all present may follow the path that is most true and sweet.
[07:19pm] Zalya Alamor bows her head wuth Siirdan.
[07:19pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Lowers her head. Whether she's just lowering it out respect or actually praying is anyone's guess
[07:19pm] Lunar Omnia bows her head respectfully
[07:19pm] Tsalazami 's lip twitches, grumbling out. "Wha a drivel."
[07:20pm] Riz Keys bows her head slightly, ears perked towards the priest.
[07:20pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya Bows her head and slightly growls at Tsalazmi`s rudness
[07:20pm] Junia Woodsong dips her head and follows Siirdan's words, notably in T'aagra...
[07:21pm] Siirdan "Spread peace and calm among those assembled here today, that our hearts and minds may become fully attuned to your teachings." Did someone inspire him to say that? Was he trying to tell someone something? Who could tell?
[07:21pm] Zalya Alamor lowers her ears. She offers a small smile to Siirdan, mouthing the words. 'one moment' Before casually stepping off to the side.
[07:21pm] Mirvurel just watched. Eyes, blank. White. Then again, she was a maormer.
[07:21pm] Siirdan nods at Zalya
[07:21pm] Siirdan looks over to Kiri and rests a paw on her shoulder. "Initiate, Siirdan tasks you with distributing the gift. One cube each." He motions toward the ceramic jar upon the altar. "Go, bring the moons' gift to the faithful."
[07:23pm] Siirdan turns to face the crowd to address them. "Moonsugar--crystallized moonlight--is the one great gift the moons' bestow upon us all. To consume it is to take on a part of the Divine Littermates themselves. Accept this gift, and let the sweetness open your minds and hearts to the moons' great wisdom."
[07:24pm] Zalya Alamor moves around the crowd, trying to disturb the ceremony as little as possible. She'd make an attempt to lay a hand on Tsalazami's shoulder, whispering something to her.
[07:24pm] Kiri Tazair nods to Siirdan and moves to distribute the moonsugar. She would be pretty hesistant to offer those who weren't khajiit, though.
[07:24pm] Riz Keys accepts her cube and holds it patiently until the others all have theirs.
[07:25pm] Kiri Tazair smiles to Keys as she gave her a cube.
[07:25pm] Junia Woodsong takes her cube, and momentarily remembers this goes great with rum.
[07:25pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya *Accepts the gift* "kha'jay tonsh jer"
[07:25pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Takes the cube and smiles.
[07:26pm] Kiri Tazair offers the maormer (forgot how to spell it) a cube.
[07:26pm] Tsalazami moves her hand off her hip and onto the hilt of her saber, but chooses to just rest it there. Her ear twitches, she offers Zalya one look with an eye of her eye and soon returns to watching the ceremony.
[07:26pm] Mirvurel took the cube, yes! And studied it. Probably. White Eyes.
[07:27pm] Kiri Tazair smiles at the strange elf she has never seen before before moving on to Tsala and Lunar.
[07:27pm] Zalya Alamor withdraws her hand, but doesn't move. She's shaking but she stands her ground. It's hard for anyone else to hear more than muffled whispers from her.
[07:27pm] Lunar Omnia accepts the cube with a smile and a nod, "Uh.. jas'fifh.. khajae, trevlen." she recited in likely very broken Ta'agra
[07:28pm] Junia Woodsong holds it and lifts a finger "Er moon priest..?"
[07:28pm] Riz Keys pops the sugarcube into her mouth and savors it, closing her eyes and lifting her face towards the sky.
[07:29pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya she would do as instructed and let out a slow exhale and closes her eyes
[07:29pm] Siirdan Smiles at Junia and bows his head. "Siirdan. What is it, ja'khajiit?"
[07:29pm] Mirvurel just stuffs the thing into her mouth, chews, and swallows
[07:29pm] Lunar Omnia she broke a small piece from the cube, eating the piece and putting the cube into her satchel. She was definitely going to use it to make skooma.
[07:29pm] Kiri Tazair glances from Junia to Siirdan.
[07:30pm] Tsalazami flicks off the offered cube. Maximum rude. "Poison."
[07:30pm] Siirdan seemed not the slightest bit upset. "The decision on whether to accept this gift is yours and yours alone. The moons protect those with a sincere heart, but they will not force their blessings upon you. There is no shame here, regardless of what you choose."
[07:31pm] Zalya Alamor continues to whisper to Tsalazami.
[07:31pm] Siirdan tuirns to Kiri and offers her a cube. "Receive the gift of the moons, roliter."
[07:31pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya Lets out a louder growl as she noticed that Tsalazami has done
[07:32pm] Kiri Tazair nods and takes the cube and pops it into her mouth.
[07:32pm] Siirdan consumes a cube himself, and then turns to address the crowd. "Now, raise your heads toward the sky. Open your eyes, and behold our two great protectors. Let their saving light wash over you and enter your hearts. And now... perk your ears to hear their words."
[07:33pm] Junia Woodsong followed the instruction, her ears suprisingly dexterous, but not anywhere near that of khajiit ears.
[07:33pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Smiles at Junia
[07:34pm] Lunar Omnia she looked up to the skies. She admired the beauty of the night, but didn't really hear much but the soft breeze and the occasional shuffle of the other patrons
[07:34pm] Riz Keys slowly opens her eyes, already looking up, and swivels her ears forward as she stares up at the thick jungle canopy.
[07:34pm] Mirvurel hummed softly, thoughtfully, glancing upwards.
[07:34pm] Siirdan looks up and wrinkles his nose at the thick canopy above him, but continues regardless. "The tales of the past are often keys to understanding the troubles we face in the present. Now, who among you know the story of creation? Of how the Khajiit came to be?"
[07:35pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya She would raise a slight paw
[07:36pm] Siirdan points and nods in acknowledgement at Kaiyith. "Excellent, any others?"
[07:36pm] Zalya Alamor continues to speak softly, though this time she's slightly more audible to those around her. For a moment she almost walks away, but she manages to stand her ground, if only for her faith. "Tsala, I really don't- I just- Well. This is the final warning I will give you. If you continue to interupt you will be charged with disturbing the peace. And-
[07:36pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya She would stare at Tsalazami "Only for some of us it seems" she frowned
[07:36pm] Siirdan nods at Tsala. "That one is right as well, in a manner of sorts."
[07:37pm] Lunar Omnia raised a clawed hand
[07:37pm] Zalya Alamor -I will have to fine you, and that could turn into a real arrest, and that would be- I don't- lets not do that. This is easy. Please."
[07:37pm] Riz Keys rasies a hand to indicate she's heard the tale.
[07:38pm] Siirdan motions toward the other respondents. "Ah, fantastic! He is glad to see such things are still taught to all!"
[07:38pm] Tsalazami turns around to face Zalya, get hand lightly gripping on the pommel of her saber. "Yo tired of livin, mongrel?!"
[07:39pm] Kiri Tazair turned her attention to Siirdan to listen.
[07:39pm] Zalya Alamor speaks softly. She takes a short step back. "Lets talk over here. Okay? Can you follow me?"
[07:39pm] Lunar Omnia looked back at the commotion with a scowl before trying to ignore it to listen to the sermon
[07:39pm] Junia Woodsong looked down and at Tsala with an angry glare.
[07:40pm] Zalya Alamor looks up at Siirdan. Her ears are flat.
[07:40pm] Riz Keys frowns as she looks over at Tsala.
[07:40pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would let an exhale and count backwards.
[07:41pm] Junia Woodsong has to repress a snicker when 'thick forests' is mentioned as inhopsitable.
[07:43pm] Siirdan looks over to Kiri and bends close to whisper in her ear.
[07:43pm] Zalya Alamor looks up at Siirdan. She stops to think, her face heating up from embaressment. "Yes. Of course. Sorry." She looks back to Tsalazami. "Sorry." She turns to slink to the back of the crowd silently.
[07:44pm] Lunar Omnia her eyes narrowed back at Tsal, but didn't say anything. She was looking for attention and it would only ruin the ceremony to give her the satisfaction
[07:44pm] Kiri Tazair looks up to Siirdan and nods and moves off behind the altar. She comes back with two plates.
[07:45pm] Siirdan motions for Zalya to return to his side, warmly smiling at the timid jiit.
[07:45pm] Riz Keys pays rapt attention, despite having heard this story before.
[07:46pm] Lunar Omnia watches with a soft smile, remembering how her long since passed fiance would tell this story to her.
[07:46pm] Siirdan looks at Tsala, as if he was directing this story directly at her.
[07:48pm] Zalya Alamor hesitates before walking back towards the alter. She keeps her head low, her former burst of confidence now compleatly gone.
[07:49pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Counts backwards again.
[07:49pm] Junia Woodsong squeezes Lucia's hand.
[07:49pm] Lunar Omnia felt her claws flex at Tsal's words. Knowing just how bad a Dunmeri lash could be.
[07:50pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya reaches for an arrow but restrains her self from letting it loose into Tsalazami
[07:50pm] Zalya Alamor keeps her ears low. She glances at Siirdan, but says nothing.
[07:54pm] Siirdan walkso over to Keys and rests a paw on her shoulder. "Exactly, young one."
[07:54pm] Riz Keys beams at Siirdan.
[07:54pm] Siirdan makes his way throught he crowd, doing the same to Kaiyith. "And you, your life has not been easy, yes?"
[07:55pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya She would look up "No, it has not"
[07:55pm] Mirvurel stared at Siirdan. Like measuring up a RUG.
[07:56pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya "This one feels safe with others of same kind, yes?" she looks around at the other khajiit`s
[07:56pm] Siirdan seemed completely unintimidated by Miru's gaze and walks to her next--though he doesn't touch her. "And you? Your life was easy?"
[07:57pm] Siirdan ((*Mirvu
[07:59pm] Siirdan motions to Luc and Junia. "Two mer from opposite sides of Tamriel. Different cultures, different races. And yet, they found each other and are stronger for it."
[07:59pm] Junia Woodsong smirks up at Lucia "Dunno ow she puts up wit'me.."
[08:00pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Purses her lips. "Don't know how June puts up with me either."
[08:00pm] Junia Woodsong is fully ignoring Tsala and hugs on Lucia.
[08:00pm] Siirdan "Siirdan would beg to differ, loud one." He then looks over to Lunar. "An Argonian moved by compassion for the lowly and motivated by an interest in a Khajiiti service. An open mind and an open heart."
[08:00pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Doing her best as well.
[08:01pm] Riz Keys sets her jaw and nods in agreement with Siirdan.
[08:01pm] Lunar Omnia she smiled softly, despite Tsala's presense behind her
[08:01pm] Siirdan walks to the altar and makes a beckoning gesture to the assembled crowd. "Are there any among us that are troubled? Afflicted with pain or injury? Dark secrets that yearn for the light? Come, come forward! Offer your troubles to Jode and Jone, and receive their cleansing light into your soul in return."
[08:02pm] Siirdan stares at Tsala
[08:02pm] Mirvurel stares at Tsala.
[08:02pm] Junia Woodsong was not opening THAT can of angry snakes.
[08:03pm] Tsalazami tilts her head a little, then slips in a wide, dastardly grin. But soon her expression calms and she steps out, actually.
[08:04pm] Zalya Alamor keeps her eyes locked on Tsalazami. She's been quiet, having been lost in thought.
[08:04pm] Siirdan smiles warmly as Tsala approaches, and holds out a welcoming paw. "Very good, walker. Share your mind with the moons. No judgement."
[08:04pm] Siirdan motions Kiri and Zalya closer.
[08:05pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya Kaitith`s tail flicks in irrtitation at Tsalazami
[08:05pm] Zalya Alamor swallows hard before stepping foreward. She's hesitant, as if she's questioning every move she makes since she was called out.
[08:07pm] Riz Keys mutters, "That don't sound very merciful."
[08:08pm] Tsalazami reached out for her ebony bastardsword, drawing it out. She held it by the blade, near it's crossguard. The sword itself glared with it's blade's tip down.
[08:08pm] Lunar Omnia her lip curls in anger, but she keeps her overall composure
[08:08pm] Zalya Alamor lowers her ears. She's very anxious about this whole situation. She glances at Siirdan for guidance.
[08:08pm] Riz Keys scoots back a bit.
[08:08pm] Mirvurel sloooowly reached for her stave--ready to act, should it be necessary. Ain't no playin', now!
[08:08pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Eyeing the sword she keeps her staff ready just in case
[08:09pm] Lunar Omnia she keeps her red eyes on Tsal, ready to act at a moment's notice.
[08:09pm] Junia Woodsong had her bow in hand, arrow on the notch.
[08:09pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya She had an arrow ready
[08:09pm] Siirdan keeps his face stoically still, making his best effort not to frown. "The Runt's charge is the protection of the weak and innocent. His weapons are less swords and staves, and more kind words and gentle deeds." He would step forward to tasala, and gently lay a paw upon her sowrdarm. "The moons do not ask for violence, walker. There are no enemies here, only friends
[08:10pm] Siirdan raises his paw to the crowd quietly arming themselves
[08:11pm] Zalya Alamor "Can we all please just settle down? This is supposed to be a celebration!"
[08:12pm] Junia Woodsong was rather calm in tone, but did not trust the one brandishing a blade so close to priest.
[08:12pm] Riz Keys "Yeah, let's not kill each other. 'Specially durin' what's supposed to be a sacred time."
[08:13pm] Tsalazami held her blade up for a bit, even with an arm halting any further, possibly violent result of it. But she chose to lower it and eventually hhide it back in her sheathe. Tsalazami leans over to Siirdan, to mutter to him. "She has no friends amung heretics."
[08:13pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya "This one does not need bloodshed on this day" She stares at tsalazami
[08:14pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Eyes Tsal and would return her staff
[08:14pm] Junia Woodsong returned her bow and arrow, weapons were away.
[08:14pm] Siirdan stands his ground. "It confuses this one why one with such hostility and antipathy to the faith of her ancestors would spend such time in a humble gathering as this. Do you have a petition to bring to Jode and Jone? If not, then perhaps one should be going."
[08:14pm] Mirvurel let out a hissing noise! The staff would find its way back to the holster at her back, keeping it in place until needed.
[08:15pm] Siirdan didn't seem angry or flustered, but the fact that his words were anything less than welcoming might say much more
[08:17pm] Siirdan glances toward the rest of the crowd. "Peace, brethren. There will be no fighting int his holy place. Come, return your minds tot he moons."
[08:19pm] Siirdan "Then go with no ill will towards you, walker. The moons will offer you their light, even if you refuse it."
[08:19pm] Siirdan turns his back to Tsala and looks at Kiri. "The plate, Initiate. Give one to Zalya."
[08:19pm] Lunar Omnia she sighed and stood. She spoke in a calm tone, though there was some unreserved venom behind your words, "So.. your plan is to interrupt a peaceful gathering.. for what purpose? What agenda do you have for oppossing a gathering?"
[08:20pm] Kiri Tazair nods to Siirdan and moves to Zalya, offering one of the plates to her one arm.
[08:20pm] Riz Keys gives a soft, relieved sigh.
[08:21pm] Zalya Alamor accepts the plate. She's shaking. She offers Kiri a small smile. "Thank you."
[08:21pm] Siirdan turns to face the crowd and holds his arms up. "Please, everyone. Let us focus our hearts on constructive things, yes? Remember that you bear the sweetness of the Divine Littermates on your lips. Act honorably and reverently."
[08:21pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya Whispers "Maybe an arrow to her head may fix our issues"
[08:21pm] Lunar Omnia snorted, "Toad, huh? Been called worse." she sat back down, though was very annoyed
[08:21pm] Siirdan nods toward Kiri and Zalya
[08:21pm] Kiri Tazair nods to Zalya and moves back to the other side of Siirdan.
[08:23pm] Zalya Alamor starts walking towards each person in the crowd, offering the plate for those who would like to give alms. She starts with Keys.
[08:23pm] Riz Keys looks in what usually functions as her moneypouch. It's full of...feathers. She picks out the most pristine and colourful of the bunch and drops them into the plate with a sheepish smile.
[08:23pm] Kiri Tazair glances at Siirdan and then back forward. She hesitates, not picking up the signal at first, but quickly steps forward to hold the plate down to Lunar with a nervous smile.
[08:24pm] Lunar Omnia she reached down into her satchel and pulled out a pouch of what would contain close to fifty gold, "About all I can spare for now." she smiles to Kiri
[08:24pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would leave some gold
[08:24pm] Zalya Alamor is very confused, but still smiles at Keys. "Bright moons guide your path." She moves towards Ja'Kaiyith.
[08:24pm] Junia Woodsong leaves a generous purse of 100 drakes, she has the financial clout to make such a donation.
[08:24pm] Kiri Tazair smiles. "Every bit helps, Lunar. Thank you."
[08:24pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya She would sling around her quiver and reach in pulling out an green jewled arrow head and place it in the plate with a smile
[08:25pm] Ja'Kaiyith Uzaya "Most appologize, this one does not have gold on her" she looks down in shame
[08:25pm] Kiri Tazair 's brows perk a bit in surprise of the drakes Junia offers. "Wow. Moons bless you, Ms. Junia."
[08:26pm] Kiri Tazair smiles at Junia and nods. "We will. Thank you."
[08:26pm] Kiri Tazair accepts Lucia's donation and moves on to the Maormer.
[08:27pm] Zalya Alamor smiles at Ja'Kaiyith. "Thank you! Anything is accepted. Bright moons guide your path." She moves on to Mirvurel, but stops short as Kiri reaches her first.
[08:27pm] Mirvurel stared at the cat. Unblinkingly. Moving a hand deftly into a pouch that was most definitely there, she'd pull out... something. Obscured in her fist. She put it into the tithe bowl. A preserved snake head. With ruby eyes.
[08:29pm] Kiri Tazair 's brow raises a bit at the snake head with rubies. She assumed it was worth more than what it was. "Thank you! Moons bless you!"
[08:29pm] Zalya Alamor is genuinely concerned with the nature of these donations, but she manages to look grateful. She moves back to Siirdan, setting the offerings by the alter.
[08:29pm] Kiri Tazair moves back to the altar as well.
[08:29pm] Mirvurel winked. Or tried to. It looked weird with a maormer.
[08:30pm] Siirdan nods as the two return to the altar. "Moonpriestess Zalya, do you have a prayer for the people today?"
[08:30pm] Mirvurel shuffles them feetsies, and went to wander on off. Definitely not damaging the ground. Hopefully.
[08:33pm] Siirdan pats Kiri on the back. "And you, Initiate. A few words in closing as well?"
[08:34pm] Kiri Tazair blinks and looks up at Siirdan for a moment and then looks back at the crowd. "Oh... u-uh..." she stuttered a bit.
[08:35pm] Lunar Omnia offers an encouraging smile to Kiri
[08:35pm] Riz Keys perks her ears towards the other cub.
[08:35pm] Siirdan nods encouragingly. "Speak from the heart, Initiate."
[08:36pm] Zalya Alamor smiles at Kiri. "I know you can do it!"
[08:37pm] Kiri Tazair just stood there for a moment with stage fright before managing to clear her throat and speak, although with a small voice. "Th-thank you all for coming. It, uh.. It means a lot. To me. Moons bless you all for attending and being... m-mostly peaceful."
[08:38pm] Siirdan bows his head. "Of course. Moons guide you." He nods approvingly at Kiri.
[08:38pm] Siirdan raises his arms out over the crowd and prays over them. "Merciful Jode and Jone, protectors of us all, guide all those present upon the path of sweetness. Strengthen us within, that we may seek unity in our brethren. Let us all become beacons of your light, that through our actions all may come to your luminous embrace."
[08:38pm] Riz Keys smiles and bows her head as Siirdan prays.
[08:38pm] Junia Woodsong smiled, waiting the last moment for the prayer to finish and then went to prepare.
[08:38pm] Siirdan He bows his head to the audience. "Go with the moons' blessing, brothers and sisters, and walk in their light. Kha'jay siirithse jer wodro."
[08:39pm] Lunar Omnia she nodded with a large smile, standing, "Thank you, Kiri and Priest Siirdan. This was a wonderful event."
[08:39pm] Lucia Aranea Hlaalu Would smile and wave before following Junia
[08:39pm] Junia Woodsong left, donning a helment and making for the center tree.
[08:40pm] Siirdan bows his head again to Lunar. "You are most welcome, Sakhliit. Thank you for your interest."
[08:40pm] Riz Keys gets up and dusts off her leathers.
[08:40pm] Lunar Omnia she nodded and bowed graciously before looking to Keys, "Hey, do you have time to talk?"
[08:41pm] Lunar Omnia she nodded, "Follow me.." she would begin to walk off to somewhere more pivate
[08:41pm] Siirdan walks over to Zalya and takes hold of her paw. "Thank you for your assistance this evening, roliter. He is happy to have one such as you with him here."
[08:41pm] Riz Keys flicks her ears back, then waves to the priests. "Thanks for th'service!" she coos as she heads after Lunar.
[08:41pm] Zalya Alamor "Th-thank you Siirdan. I'm very sorry about that. I'm really sorry. I just- I didn't mean to cause trouble. I just saw she was interupting, nad I din't want to- I'm sorry. I just wanted her gone. I over stepped, and I didn't mean too."
[08:41pm] Kiri Tazair waves to Keys as she passes.
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