Priestly Inductions - RPLOG
From Rusted Promises
Participants
Date
23/2/476
Log
The bells continue to ring loudly as the last of the stage is set up, two priests stand along side another who seems to be in her finest. She stand in front of the largest of the podiums with a think book in front of her. Out in front of the stage are many quickly set up chairs in neat rows. A few being talk among themselves as they wait for the service to begin. Near the back of the stage sit four much more drab looking beings, in very simple priest robes, a Squirrl, A Robin, a Deer, and a very familiar looking Vixen. All four of them are all smiles, today was a big day for them.
Arimia wanders over to the stage, looking around, then gives a soft sigh, shakes her head, and moves to sit down on one of the seats, one of those at the front, easily in sight of the stage.
Bite slowly tails Arimia, taking her time as she looks over the drab clothed figures and then looks at herself, giggling slightly. She moves towards arimia, attempting to sit next to them, taking her time getting into the seat before she folds her hands over her lap and smiles.
The bells slowly fall silent as everyone about finds a seat. After the last ding, the center priest, a rabbit, begins to speak, "A Creator blessed afternoon to all, and I'd like to thank everyone gathered here." She waits while those in the audience give greetings back and mumble among themselves a bit more. "Today is a grand day in the lives of the four behind me, and let me introduce myself, Heather Butterwine, Headmistress for the training of our new Priests in the Creator's Church. Behind me are our four newest students to be blessed with the wisdom, determination, and faith to attain the right to be inducted." She looks down at a piece of parchment a moment, "We have Geriald Whisperwind, who brings with him knowledge of the wilds, a hunter by trade before joining us. Alice Torch, once a member of the esteemed Good King's guard who felt a different noble calling, Aathra Merithe, who haralds from our wonderful farmlands, and Lady Mirana Solicious, who comes from our own country's noble household to bring the word and will of the Creators." Each in turn stands and takes a bow or curtseys. Mirana herself looks out and is gladened to see Bite and Arimia in the crowed, looking directly at them while smiling and giving a nod.
Arimia doesn't look much impressed by the words, instead just crossing her legs and watching the stage. She doesn't speak up, though, not interrupting her friend's important ceremony.
Bite gives half a wave before she realizes it might not be in good tastes, choosing to sit silently as she watches her friend. She whispers something to Arimia, and watches the proceedings.
After the crowd in general is done giving out well wishes to the four newest priests, Heather clears her throat, "Without further ado, please step forward to be giving your charge." She says as she turns her side to the crowd. First comes the Squirrl, Geriald, "You will continue out in the wilds, to bring the word of our Creators to those who are lost, and your aid to those in need. Go forth, and spread the will of the Creators as far as they may bless you to do so." He nods, placing his hand on the book, "Yes, if it is the will of the Creators, may I bring their word far." he says before heading back into the church. Next, Alice, a robin walks up, "You will work here with our fellow priests, and continue to build the will of the creators within our own walls. May the Creators continue to shine light upon us and guide you in your doings." THe robin nods and places a hand upon the book, "Yes, by the will of the Creators, I'll be sure to make them proud." A short pause is had before the next walks up.
Arimia rolls her eyes and taps her foot impatiently at the pause. She directs a scowl at the priestess who is waiting before turning to whisper to Bite in turn.
Bite giggles to herself and smiles to Mirana. She whispers something to Arimia once more and shifts in her chair uncomfortably. She watches for the tasks to be presented to the next two, the last being the most important.
Fuyu has finally found the church much to her chagrin. At least she'll be able to guide her sister along, shame she missed it though since a ceremony might've been nice. Slipping inside quietly, offering cheery grins in return to any dirty or curious looks she recieves before slipping off to the side, out of the way
After things have quieted down again, Heather continues as Aathra, a whitetail deer, walks up next, "You are to go back to your homeland, with you will go two more who are near their on induction. You will be put in charge of finishing their teachings, and, while you do that and after you are done, help establish a larger pressence for the Creators there. Listen to those who provide us sustanance, and preform for them the will of our Creators." Aathra places her hand upon the book, "By the will of the Creators, our farmers will have the best I can bring to them." And she goes to begin packing as well. With a slight case of nurves Mirana stands and walks up to hear what the church had for her first tasks. A few turn to look at Fuyu as she walks in, a couple do give her a glare, but most are happy to see more come to the gathering. A cheetah seated next to Bite turns to the pair and says low, "Do you two mind.." and glares at them both for their shuffling and whispering. Mira walks up to Heather, looking out to her friends as she goes, (cont)
and "Lady Mirana, you have told us you are already under the employ of Lady Kilsa Ironsoul, and, while she isn't the most orthodox priestess we have ever had, your task is to continue to work under and with her, to bring assist her in bringing the Creator's wrath upon those who would spur their name and do harm to our great Promise, but remember that it is the faith in our Creator's and the good their word brings that is our true purpose." Mira places a hand upon the book, "By the will of the Creators, thoughs who intend harm upon Promise will not escape justice, and those who repent and forsake their ways will be forgiven and braught back into the Creator's fold." She goes back to her seat, having nothing to pack, and only to continue her work with Kilsa when all was done. Heather turns to the crowd, "And thank you all, please, join us at the next noonday mass, and know that the doors are always open for those in need, be it to confess or to find a place to rest from your weariness." She waits for any questions or answers the beings around may have before ending the cerimony herself.
Arimia leans over and says to the cheetah, "You can shut your mouth or I'll shut it for ya." She makes a rude gesture then and sits back in her seat before whispering to Bite again. She turns her attention back to the stage, and once the ceremony is done, she stands up and leaves, apparently not wanting to spend any more time about.
Bite smiles and flashes a grin at the cheetah but offers nothing else, Arimia having taken care of the situation. She waits for the end of the ceremony to give a nod to Mirana, pointing to the orphanage and then takes her leave after Arimia, hoping she's not going so far that she can't be followed easily.
Fuyu takes her seat, picking through the crowd. Settling in, she scans the crowd as much as she watches the ceremony. She'll have to see if she can get something to give her sister since she missed it and all.
A few questions are posed by a few beings, mostly about how the tasks are picked out and what services the new priests will be doing. Heather answers without revealing too much, and closes, "May the Creators bless everyone here, and may our newest priests continue their works in their tasks. They have come far already, and have a long hard road to tread, but I'm confident they will do well." With that, she and the two priests retreat back into the church. Mira smiles and chaces after Bite and Arimia, a little saddened that they were going already, but, maybe a chat in the more private place would be better. The workers get to taking apart the quickly set up stage, and there is much murmuring about what just happened, rumors would spread, and ... didn't that last priestess look a little.. no, she couldn't be. The cheetah humphs a moment, but continues to just listen till all was done. Near Fuyu, a merchant tries to take advantage of the situation to sell various priest-like products.
