Thread: Rise of The Mercenary King (MasterOfWhispers and Fancy_Brat)

Hawk gazed over at Remilia giving her one of his most reassuring smiles. He had vivid memories of the day he met the girl. On the stony and sun lit chambers of the Heavenly Maiden's sanctum ground. He had been especially impressed by her knowledge of spell craft and ability to heal. In fact he could recall several incidents when several of his soldiers were dangerously close to death. The priestess serving under Remilla directly would always have a hand in helping soldiers. He found the girl friendly enough, and he mother was all to eager to offer her daughters hand in marriage to him. As she stepped closer and closer to the alter, The Mercenary Commander's thoughts turned to the day he spoke privately to her mother about marriage. Hawk, I know it's a political marriage but please Treat Remiilia fairly. Eliza spoke, her expression serious. Hawk gazed at his fiance's mother carefully from across the table at one of the Order's dinner tables. It was around midnight, and the room was dimly lit with light mixed in from candles and moonlight from the outside. You know your order doesn't have to do this. A simple signing of the treaty or an oath would have been more then sufficient to cement our alliance. She should marry out of love. Hawk responded. Yes, Yes I know, but the life of a priestess is not a life that would suit her. With her talent and ability she can be so much more. Achieve so much more. It would not due to have her hold up here and teach and lead the order. I know married to you, she'll be able to do more for this land and order. Hawk, sat there in silence looking over at Eliza. Studying her. Despite the cold front she normally puts up she really did love her daughter. And perhaps, apart of her wished to have the kind of marriage she had. He did remember hearing rumors about Eliza having a brief affair with his mentor. Maybe this was a way to fulfill a promise never made. You have my word. I'll make her as happy as I can. Hawk responded. For the first time Eliza smiled. It was genuine and rather warm. Upon reaching the alter, Eliza smiled at her daughter as she began opening a book dedicated toe the Maiden's local marriage rituals. In fact, the Heavenly Maiden Order normally handled all the marriage rituals in the land. Though each Kingdom had different customs to be dealt with. After the crowd settled down. Eliza began reading from Order's scriptures. We are gathered, here today to celebrate the binding of three pure maiden's to one grand champion of our land. May the goddess of Wisdom Diana bless this lovely union with her charm and fortune... It went on for an hour. Eliza telling stories of Various order exploits. Saying prayers to the various wisdom goddess that govern the land. After an hour of this particular ceremony. Eliza finally muttered the final Prayer. Goddess Diana, please smile upon these to children of yours. Let your will be expressed through their union. That being said, It is time to swear your oaths... Hawk turned to Remillia slipping his ruby encrusted ring on to her finger. I Hawk Falena, swear on this day, eternal loyalty to you. Just as I swear my personal loyalty and love to you, I also pledge my army's loyalty and arms to the Heavenly Maiden's for all eternity. Holding her hand, Eliza then asked Remillia her own oath Once Remillia finished her own oath Eliza gave the final word for this particular ceremony. You may now kiss the bride. Hawk pulled Remillia closer to him, and moving her white veil to the side he lifted her chin and pressed his lips against the Priestess. It was wet gentle and soft. He felt spiritual with this particular kiss. It was nice. As the kiss deepened, he felt his own heart beat rise. Only a slight cough from Eliza stopped him from going any further. May Diana smile upon you. Eliza said finishing. The crowd echoed her words. One bride down, two more to come to the alter.