The Accolade

Also present at the event were the troll Brekke, Commander-at-Arms and Finder of EverWyrd, the nocker Lorna Scott-Ashland, the sidhe Lady Variana ap Gwydion, the sidhe Keras Rathguilde, sidhe representative to Firnost Parliament of Kiths, the satyr Patrick McDaniel, the satyr Andrew Montague-Heart, Sir Aurora ap Fiona, envoy of Pacifica, the pooka childing Stretch, the sidhe childing Small Anne, the satyr childing Frith Dragonschilde, the boggan Willoughby, and the troll Lady Tutor Sigrid the Vigilant (members of New Agengard Household).

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *casts an anxious glance at the Solarium door*

Jeremy: (nod to Aneirin...shifts a touch uncomfortably, moving for secluded area near tapestries to blend)

Fionnuala McAleister: *a ghost of a smile haunts her face for a moment, and she returns Archways bow*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *slips into the pew with Dar'Nall, glances around the room*

Baron Hemlock Autumnsbane: *Puts his arm around his wife's waist. Grins at the nervous pooka. watches Almond, wondering what the protocol is at this point.*

Samantha Montague-Heart (Satyr Wilder): *sits quietly on a pew and watches*

Fionnuala McAleister: *then turns and smiles back to Celeste...the expression augmented by the dreaming looks...odd*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *Still smiling brightly, leans down to speak quietly to Sophia*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Bows to the Countess as she walks by*

Archway Autumnsbane: ~whispers to Hemlock~ ...shall we sit?

Ladies Ping & Pong: *curiousity overcoming nerves, start to crane their neck to look around at everyone. Tails wave idly.*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *tilts her head at Fionnaula, pats the seat next to her*

Baron Hemlock Autumnsbane: If you would like. *Smiling broadly, he escorts his wife to a seat, sitting after she does.*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *grins at Aneirin and shakes her head slightly, squeezing his hand before returning to watching those in the room*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Takes a drink from Willoughby's tray*

Fionnuala McAleister: *tilts her head at an unnatural angle, then moves silently to Celeste...nods her thanks*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Waits excitedly*
Lady Celeste ap Eiluned:*whispers to Fionnuala*

Archway Autumnsbane: ~touches Hemlock's face gently and briefly...smiles~

Ladies Ping and Pong: *follow the Baron closely, just a bit shy in such a crowd*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *fidgeting a bit himself, holds Sophia's hand, and waits eagerly for the ceremony to commence*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Sips... wonders if Thea wants to see if a Satyr can die from suspense?*

Lady Jane Marlowe: *obeys the countess' gesture and moves out into the room to greet those she knows*

Jeremy: (watches, a touch curiously, having never seen a knighting before...crosses arms, to observe quietly)

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *holds Aneirin's hand with both of her's to try and keep him a bit more still, smiling a bit as she watches the occupants of the room with idle curiousity*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Gives Almond a reasuring look, asured his Countess will make a dazzling entrance*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *slips her hand into Baron Dar'Nall's, offers him a warm smile*

Archway Autumnsbane: ~pats Ping and Pong's hands if it seems appropriate to help them feel more at ease...smiles gently~

*The Balefire flares brightly, sending greenish, silvery sparks into the air.......*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Rises to his feet.. *

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *Rises in order to give a bow to the Lord Freeholder and Countess*

Ladies Ping and Pong: *grin to Archway, loving 'pets' in any form*

Jeremy: (unsure of the protocol, solves the problem of faux pases by simply remaining unnoticed)

*the door to the Solarium opens and Elyon steps in, the Countess just behind him..... he pauses a moment, gravely, as she moves to his side and offers his arm to her*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *bows to the Lord Elyon and the countess with a sigh of relief*

Archway Autumnsbane: ~cuddles Hemlock's arm fondly~

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *is sidhe.. ettiquette comes naturally*

Jeremy: (then thoughtfully wonders if doing so constitutes a faux pas....ponders a while)

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *Relaxes as Lord Elyon and Countess Akanthea arrive, bowing deeply as they enter*

Countess Akanthea: *takes the Lord Freeholder's arm and is escorted by him to the Dais, where he places her before her chair before moving to his own*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *follows Aneirin's lead, glad at least he knows who's who*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Bows low as Lord Freeholder and Countess Akanthea make their entrance.. then rises.. watching Almond.. glad to see this moment come to his friend*

Archway Autumnsbane: ~stands as Elyon and Thea enter..bows her head briefly and smiles genuinely~

Countess Akanthea: *from the dais, raises a hand* Court is convened!

*the Balefire flares with sparks as Protocol is cast upon the proceedings*

Samantha Montague-Heart (Satyr Wilder): *Beams proudly at her kithbrother*

Fionnuala McAleister: *looks over at Jeremy...gestures with her head to him, beconing.*

*The various others of New Agengard act as is appropriate... .. in some of the Childling's cases, perhaps whispers of awe*

Countess Rosamund ap Fiona (& entourage): *Rosamund rises from her seat and drops a low curtsey* *the rest of the Rowan-Oak troupe follow suit*

Countess Akanthea: *steps back*

Archway Autumnsbane: ~fights a desire to wriggle with happiness for Almond~

Ossius: *stays in the back with Lorna, keeping his silence*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *the Lord Freeholder nodbows as the occupants of the room bow, returning the respect*

Jeremy: (listens)

*Somewhere a guard is taking advantage of the distraction to shift his shorts*

Ladies Ping and Pong: *watch their Baron carefully for behavior cues, rise and curtsy where appropriate*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *Pats Sophia's hand reassuringly*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *gravely, quietly* Thank you all for your attendance, and allow me to welcome each one to New Agengard. We are gathered here tonight for a solemn, joyful occasion, an honor that is at the foundation of our society. It is the best part of my own duties, and my great priviledge in this case, espcially. Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona, attend me.

Samantha Montague-Heart (Satyr Wilder): *Watches the crowd*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *smiles and takes a deep breath, almost succeeding in not looking like a deer in the headlights*

Ossius: *tries to snort, but the magic wraps around him. He snorts silently at his inability to snort*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Watches Almond.. how he comports himself*

Jeremy: (mimes Fionnuala, almost visibly relieved)

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *hastens to Lord Elyon's side* As the tides to the moon, my lord.

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Can not fight the smile as Almond approaches Lord Freeholder Elyon*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *watches, listening, silent as a statue herself*

Fionnuala McAleister: *watches raptly, her manners impecable*

*Various others grow deathly quiet*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *to the assembled* Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona, who holds the position of Bard at the Court of New Agengard, who is a candidate for the estate of Knighthood.

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *Watches in approval as Almond approaches Elyon*

Ladies Ping and Pong: *grin hugely, and wriggle a bit with excitement*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *becomes acutely aware of an itch at his left fetlock*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *A respectful nod to Almond... still observing though*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *bows to the assembled following Elyon's introduction, but remains silent*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *addressing Almond in the same grave tone as all else* Almond Ondomorno....are you fit to assume this new estate?

Ossius: *with an exertion of will, he manages to think rude thoughts about the overly windy proceeding. Lorna manages to think much brighter thoughts, unsurprisingly*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Nods to Almond.. respect in his eyes*

*Somewhere in the pews, a childing fights the urge to clap*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *soft smile as she watches the satyr*

Countess Akanthea: *remains still, smiling slightly*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *addresses Elyon* I believe I must at least attempt to, my lord. *nods*

Baron Hemlock Autumnsbane: *watches Almond, grinning. Remembers being on both sides of the knighting experience. Squeezes Archway's hand slightly, and places his free hand over it.*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *nodbow* And are you free to do so?

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *Tightens his grip on Sophia's hand, a smile breaking through to his countenance*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *seems to be mentally taking note, watching the proceedings with keen interest*

Ladies Ping and Pong: *are silently relieved that their knighting was much more spontaneous*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *At Almond's words, smiles to Aurora for just a moment*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *to Elyon* I have leave of those to whom I hold oath save one: my lady mother.

*Aurora smiles back.. then redirects her attention to the proceding*

Archway Autumnsbane: ~squeezes Hemlock's hand in return, clearly thankful he's here to help her not make any gross errors~

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *smiles a moment at the squeeze from Aneirin, glancing at him before returning her attention to the room*

Dr. Oswald Spucklish: *turns his eyes to the Countess of Rowan-Oak*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *glances down to Sophia, a look of excitement crossing his face, then looks back to Almond*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Glowing eyes take in everything... actions, reactions, even smallest nuances of the main players here*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *nodbow* Rosamund Ondomorno ap Fiona, Countess of Rowan-Oak........has this canditate your leave to join the estate of Knighthood? *to the Lady in question*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *looks toward his mother, the countess*

Ladies Ping and Pong: *hold each others hands tightly, nearly panting with suppressed emotion*

Jeremy: (slowly rubs his neck, vividly reminded of the church experiences his mother scrubbed him for as a child, noting the solemnity thick in the air. Watches Almond, noting his reactions with keen interest)

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Can not help but give a glance as well to the Countess Rosamund*

*various members of the court wait for the response*

Countess Rosamund ap Fiona: *addresses Elyon with a solemn smile and nods* He does.

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *smiles*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Smiles at her response*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *observes... wonders if he can talk to the boggans here after this*

Dr. Oswald Spucklish: *purses his lips and gives a small nod as the expected answer is given*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *another courtious nodbow* My thanks. *to Almond now* Will you recieve the accolade under the auspice of a knightly Order, and if so, who from this Order stands to vouch for you?

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *Fights to keep his composure, but smiles at the countess' response*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *Smiling, continues to watch Almond*

: *breathing resumes from some of those in the back rows*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): I would have the sponsorship of the Order of Foresters, my lady Ausmandine, dame of that Order, so willing.

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *nod* Lady Ausmandine of the Order of Foresters.....is it your wish to sponsor this candiate into the knighthood of your Order?

Ausmandine ap Fiona: *stands forward* The Order of Foresters begs the honor of sponsoring the candidate. I do so vouch for him.

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *nodbow to Ausmandine* So be it. Please take your place behind the candidate.

Baron Hemlock Autumnsbane: *Looks to Lady Celeste, Lady Ping and lady Pong briefly, smiling. Then looks again at his wife. Smiles broader. Turns back toward Sir Almond and continues to beam with pride in the friend that he met before that trial in this hall all those months ago.*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *the itch persists*

Ausmandine ap Fiona: *bows to Elyon, and moves fluidly to stand behind Almond and slightly to his left, hands resting upon his shoulders*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *as she does so, raising his voice just slightly in volume to address the whole room* Is there anyone here who has reason or evidence of this candidate's fitness for the honorable estate of Knighthood?

Ladies Ping and Pong: *are riveted on the ceremony, eyes wide with excitement and awe*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *notes Baron Hemlock's gaze, and returns it with a smile of her own*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): I would speak to all I know, Squire Almond is most worthy of Knighthood. His Heart is pure, his intentions Just. And let any who call me a liar when I say he is fit, meet me outside later, and not disturb these good folk. *Smiles and bows to All*

Ossius: *meanwhile, in the back, Lorna nudges Oss with an elbow, thinking him to be asleep behind the sunglasses*

Aneirin ap Eiluned:ould gladly vouch for Almond's character, before any who would hear. *bows*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *raises a raven eyebrow at the Knight's impetuous invitation, but says nothing, listening*
Jeremy: (is acutely glad he is not in Almond's shoes, under scrutiny)

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *smiles somewhat at Aneirin, remaining silent*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: I, Baron Dar'Nall, would gladly speak again, of his protection of fae life, courage in the face of Cold Iron's kiss, and scholarly works, no less honorable.

Lord Freeholder Elyon: You may, all, provide examples. A Knight's deeds should be known far and wide.

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *blushes faintly, if satyrs could blush, but neither shuffles his hooves nor says "shucks"*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Lowering his head to his superiors after making that offer*

Archway Autumnsbane: I would speak that Squire Almond's loyalty and courage are of the highest order...bright embers to light the way for those to follow and to be warmed against the chill of uncertainty....

Ladies Ping and Pong: *have no example to provide, but grin and nod enthusiastically with support*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *Waits politely, then speaks* Master Almond has been a stalwart defender of honor and decency, as well as a trusted friend and confidante... He embodies the best traits of knighthood.

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder):*addresses Elyon* Squire Almond did assist in the capture of a Criminal in Everwyrd...for which, he was offered a membership in a Trollish Honor Society, by Sir Forgemountain ap Dougal.

Ossius: *from the back* He speaks only from his heart and his mind *Protocol leaving out another choice body part that Almond talks from* no matter how many speak against him. That's more courageous than any feat of arms.

Baron Hemlock Autumnsbane: *loudly, in turn, to all.* A knight is brave, and Almond has proven such many times in the face of adversity. A knight is true and honest, and Almond has proven such, even at great risk to himself. A knight is honorable, and Almond has shown my freehold honor on more than one occasion. and a knight is as caring and giving as Almond's musical soul has shown me many times.

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *rises* And let it be mentioned how he imparts his wisdom and virtue to the childlings as well.

Countess Akanthea: *Softly but confidently* My Lord Freeholder ... *from her place* .... At least a year ago, Squire Almond defended Firnost Freehold from an attack by forces bent on the destruction of that place. I was there. At great personal risk, Almond ap Fiona was in the midst of the battle, and aquitted himself admirably.

Jeremy: (not constrained by the scrutiny Almond is, comfortably scratches his left ankle, listening)

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: He aided in the rescuing of a Nunnehi in the Kingdom of the Burning Sun. He has prevented use of Cold Iron in Firnost more than once.

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Nods at Baron Hemlock's eloquent expression* *Smiles at the other praises of Almond*

*Some impressed mutters*

Ossius: *another snide comment is reeled in by the web of magic laid on the proceedings*

Ladies Ping and Pong: *more wriggling*

Fionnuala McAleister: *stands...straightens out her dress and bows to Almond and the FreeHolders* In truth...the most important thing...He has always been a true friend...*she bows again, then gives the satyr an unsolicited smile...a rarity*

Archway Autumnsbane:~grins at the simplistic elegance of Nuala's statement and its unvarnished truth~

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *meets Fionnuala's smile with one of his own, and relaxes somewhat*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Thinks Fionnuala has.. in her rare moment of straight forwardness, summed it up nicely* *Watches*

Countess Akanthea: *a slight lift to one brow and she glances in Lady Fionnuala's direction, still smiling*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *Nod* These are all well and true examples of the virtues sought in those who hold the rank of Knight. So be it. *pauses* Squire Almond....the estate of Knighthood is the base of kithain society. You seek to become a member of rank among your fae brothers and sisters, and this will set you apart from them. It will call you to a higher standard of behavior and thought. When you accept the accolade, you accept the responsibility to make a difference in the lives of those around you. You also accept the joyful duty of service to those of greater rank. You have sought this willingly, and without coercion; you have volunteered for this. Do you understand what is expected of you?

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Returns to fully disecting ... ah, observing the proceedings*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): Elyon>> I do, my lord. *nods*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *remains watchful, a more relaxed expression on her face*

Jeremy: (vaguely disgruntled that the other sluagh, however briefly, called attention to this corner of the room....watches, motionless)

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *smiles at Almond, dark eyes glinting*

Dr. Oswald Spucklish: *turns his attention briefly to his two Kithmates, observes Jeremy's discomfort with a smirk*

Fionnuala McAleister: *Gazes guilessly at Dr Spucklish*

Jeremy: (paying no mind to Oswald, disliking crowds of any sort...watches Almond's reactions keenly)

Ossius: *now it's Oss' turn to nudge Lorna with an elbow, thinking her asleep*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *nods* So be it. Kneel. *and with that, he draws his own blade, strapped across his back. The Balefire roars again and the sword seems to shine with reflected, echoed eldritch light*

Ausmandine ap Fiona: *pats Almonds shoulders comfortingly*

Ossius: *or maybe he's just nudging her with an elbow because he can*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *kneels before the Lord Freeholder, head lowered*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Can't help but wonder if his new blade could hold it's own against the Lord Freeholder's? Not that he'd want to of course, but still, would be neat to know*

Baron Hemlock Autumnsbane: *Watches to see if the Unseelie Lord lops off Almond's head*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Watches.. eyes gleeming*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *smiles, wonders at Hemlock's odd facial expression*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *watches silently, the smile on his face seemingly growing brighter by the second*

Jeremy: (unknown to either, muses on Hemlock's thought exactly)

Lord Freeholder Elyon: Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona....... do you swear, in formal Oath witness by the Dreaming, to follow this Code of Chivalry? To defend the defenseless, to uphold.....JUST........laws, and to display generosity?

Ossius: *thinks about how knighting will change anything. Decides it'll just replace a word in Almond's name with another*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Smiles.. knowing that Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona already has as a Squire*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): I do so swear my Oath. *nods*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Wryly wonders what the definition of 'Just' is?*

*various smiles, or looks of awe...hushed quiet*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *holds his naked blade in the crook of his arm* Do you Swear to love the land of your fealty, to struggle ceaslessly against wickedness and injustice, in yourself and in others, and honor, respect, and obey those of higher rank who are just?

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): Elyon>> I do so swear. *nods*

Ossius: *wonders if Almond, in some sort of arcane ritual, must wrestle with Elyon's bald-headed champion next.*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Listens to the words.. smiling*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *glances down at Sophia, squeezes her hand slightly, then turns his gaze back to Almond, suppressing his desire to cheer*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: Do you Swear to honor the moral dictates of your conscience, to uphold your given word, and to never retreat in ...cowardice? Do you swear to treat all but the infamous and unjust with courtesy and respect?

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *listens.. cynically noting Knighthood might be the last bastian of the honest Noble... after that, well, one tends to slide faster*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *smiles at Aneirin before returning her eyes to the proceedings*

Mercury: *He watches and waits, listening with curiosity.*

Ossius: *realizes that he's thinking about Droit de Seigneur, rather than knighting. Figures that Almond wouldn't mind either way. Is actually kind of glad for the Protocol now, figuring that were it not for the magic he'd have been long since been assaulted*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Thinks a Fiona is as likely to retreat in Cowardice as he is to goose the Countess while sober*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): Elyon>> I do so swear, my lord. *nods*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *nods* Rise and approach.

Ossius: *and as his mind wanders, he starts thinking about Prima Nocta, and how certain nobles do everything BUT that...*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *as Almond makes the last part of his Oath, the familiar feel of Glamour insinuates itself... the Dreaming recognizes and accepts the satyr's Oath.*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Watches as the glamour seems to cascade about Almond like a cloak*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *rises*

Mercury: *He watches breathlessly.*

Ossius: *bears the cynical thoughts of himself and others like a weary Atlas, except shorter, less muscular and more of an ass*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *looks at her future husband cynically*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *stifles a gasp as the Glamour radiates from Almnd*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *pulls Aneirin back and protects him from the heap*

Countess Akanthea: *takes up a shield which lays on a table next to her chair and steps forward* Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona.....

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *smiles warmly a moment, continuing to watch*

Ladies Ping & Pong: *eyes wide, they gape at the show of Glamour*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Observes the proceedings*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Eyes shining at the moment.. gives Aurora's hand a squeeze*

Countess_Akanthea: In that you seek to be knighted, take up this shield, that you will be better able to stand between the defenseless and danger or dishonor. *holds it so he can grips it appropriately*

*Aurora squeezes back.. and watches the shield*

Countess_Akanthea: *the shield is: gules, a he-goat passant reguardant argent, in chief a broken fetter argent and proper, that is, a red sheild, bearing a silver goat, under a broken silver chain.*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Notices the Heraldry...recalling the other ways a goat can be interputed, wonders what omen might lay within?*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *takes the sheild with his left arm*

Ossius: *Oss may honestly be asleep on his feet, this time. But Lorna hasn't noticed*

Countess Akanthea: Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona....... *she takes up a white leather sword belt* In that you seek to be knighted, recieve this belt as a symbol of your soul's purity, tested and tried by vigil and fast. *moves and wraps it around his waist, securing it*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Smiling*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *holds Sophia close, serenity lighting his face as Almond accepts the trappings of knighthood*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *hoists the sheild out of the Chatelaine's way as she belts him*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *smiles warmly, continuing to watch*

Mercury: *Bites his lower lip at the word purity being associated with Almond and he very carefully bites his tongue.*

Ladies Ping & Pong: *brows wrinkle and they turn to look at each other, wondering if they should have gone through all this*

Countess_Akanthea: *turns back and takes up a set of golden spurs* Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona....*turns back* In that you seek to be knighted, accept these spurs as a goad to valor, diligence, obedience and swiftness.....*She crouches to fiddle with somehow attaching the special design to his hooves as the Glamour made manifest at his Oath soars, focusing in intensity on the Dais where he stands*

Mercury: *Watches intently.*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *wonders what in Hades he'll do with a pair of spurs*

Mercury: *His eyes are dazzled by the Glamour he now can see.*

Countess_Akanthea: *the Glamour is knife-edge sharp, and feels of hot blood on cold steel, wrapped in velvet, almost painful in weight now*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *Tries not to think about what Almond will do with spurs*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *watches the gifts of knighthood bestowed upon the Satyr, soft smile, whispers to Dar'Nall*

Mercury: *Knows exactly what Almond can do with those spurs, as he watches.*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Watches Almond...wonders if maybe a substitiute for spurs should be arranged for Satyrs? Oh well, he's earned them*

Ladies Ping & Pong: *gape in wonder*
Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Listens*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *shivers at the palpable Glamour, and the itch that won't go away*

Countess Akanthea: *straightens and moves around to face Almond again, smiles, and turns to the table where rests a sword that wasn't there before; slightly shorter than an average Noble blade, silver with red stones. A red lacquer sheath set with silver trim rests crossed under the blade*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Soft mutter back* *Eyes on the Ceremony*

Countess_Akanthea: *carefully slides the sheath away, and turns* Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona.... in that you seek to be knighted, take this scabbard as a symbol of mercy. *presents it on the flat of her hands*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *his eyes widen visibly as he sees the sword*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *slight nod to Dar'Nall, watches the Countess and Almond*

Mercury: *Shudders at all the silver.*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Admires the blade*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *accepts the sheath and attatches it to his belt*

Countess Akanthea: *turns and carefully takes up the sword, holding it hilt forward over one forearm* Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona........ *turns back* In that you seek to be knighted, take this noble knight's blade as a representation of your duty to your Leige. *offers it*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned:*watches, eyes flickering, as Almond sees the blade*

Jeremy: (vaguely wry twist of the lips....watches)

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *accepts the blade, grounding its point carefully on the marble floor*

Ladies Ping & Pong: *eyes glow with delight and wonder at the beautiful sword*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Wryly imagines the Freehold screaming in agony*

Fionnuala McAleister: *glances over at Jeremy with some amusement, and a touch of reproach*

Countess Akanthea: *steps forward and takes both his shoulders, and presses a kiss on each cheek while murmuring to him....then steps back and turns, ascending the stairs again to stand in front of her Chair with a nod to Elyon*

Ossius: *again is thankful for the Protocol as it covers his yawn for him... thinks "Hey, maybe Noble magic is useful after all".*

Ossius: *his next thought is "Nah"*

Dr. Oswald Spuklisch: *continues to watch from concealment*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Watches intently*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *shifts his blade likewise to rest, point down, on the marble* Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona, kneel.

Mercury: *He watches, non-Fae but definitely Enchanted.*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): (*blinks* Wow! When did that happen? *shush*)

Jeremy: (glances at Fionnuala...very slight arch of the brow...turns attention back)

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *kneels once again*

Baron Hemlock Autumnsbane: *Oss's nagging thoughts cause Hemlock to turn around and steal a peek at the nockers. Considers using Protocol more in the future*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Waits for the blade to rise, and touch shoulder*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *holds Sophia tightly, in anticipation*

Ossius: *Oss is expressionless as usual, Lorna is raptly attentive, and one of them, at least, is thinking "If I have to live through five more minutes of this I'm going to break something"*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *raises a brow only briefly at Aneirin, smiling at him before watching once more*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *swings his blade up, point to the ceiling in a formal salute.....then brings it down to tap it, flat bladed, against first one shoulder, then over Almond's head, and the other shoulder as the subsided Glamour shouts once more* I dub thee Knight.

Lady Jane Marlow: *surreptiously wipes a tear from her cheek, entranced by the ceremony*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *Flushes red as the Glamour wells up once more*

Mercury: *He grins widely.*

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *he returns his sword point to the floor, and reaches with his right hand* Arise, Sir Almond Ondomorno ap Fiona!!!!!! *almost something more than his grave tone now, although his expression does not change*

Baron Dar'Nall ap Gwydion: *Studies the nuances of the glamour combined with the Ceremony*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Grins openly.. wants to cheer*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *smiles, violet eyes sparkling*

Countess_Akanthea: *a small step forward* Hip hip......!!!! *leading a huzzah three times*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *smiles broadly, almost trembling with excitement*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *goes along with the crowd like a good shee..Sidhe*

Almond ap Fiona (satyr wilder): *rises with a bow and sheathes his blade, smiling with relief*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: HOORAY!

Mercury: *Joins in with much enthusiasm.*

Ladies Ping & Pong: *hop to their feet crying aloud with delight*

Sir Ewan Wolfsblood (Sidhe Wilder): *Does cheer now that Thea has opened it up!* Congratulations!

Countess Rosamund ap Fiona (& entourage): *all join in with a hearty cheer* Huzzah!

Ossius: *Lorna cheers, Oss stays silent*

Jeremy: (can't cheer, so simply observes the cheerers, wincing at the shout)

Lord Freeholder Elyon: *huzzahs with his usual restraint and gives Almond a nodbow....then addresses the room* Lord and Ladies, Gentlefae..... following our tradition and Almond's own request, we invite you all to stay for a revel. Thank you for joining us. *he nods to the Countess*

*more cheers!*

Lady Celeste ap Eiluned: *rises to her feet clapping* Sir Almond! *smiles*

Baron Hemlock Autumnsbane: *Misses the first Huzzah, as it seems undignified, but catches up on the other two*

Sophia Richard (Sidhe): *cheers with the rest of them*

Sir Aneirin ap Eiluned: *bows to Sir Almond* Hail, Sir Almond! Congratulations!

Countess_Akanthea: COURT!!! *faint smile* Is -ADJOURNED-!!!!!!!!

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