Bristol Church halls.

The long wind road to the castle church.



Entering in the grand Cathedral the overwhelming brilliance shines in true brightness.

Marzy quickly enters the church. Pausing slightly to bow her head in a quick prayer to the joy her friends were now having. Raising her head she looked up nervously around the church to make sure the events decorations were in place.







“The order has done well in preparing the church. Island will be so happy when she arrives.” she softly mumbles before going forth to make sure everything else is in order before eventually taking a pew.

(events are now opening so people may take their seats when ready. Welcome all to islandbabe and Malions wedding. This is to allow those who are in different time zones to be able to attend.- Marzy)

Rook enters the chapel solemnly, but without fanfare. In one hand, he carries a crosier and in the other he carries a small punk of burning cedar. With this, he lights a single candle, makes the sign of the cross and then places the smoldering twig within a silver censer.

As guests begin to enter, he takes his position and bows his head, patiently waiting for the wedding party to arrive.

Moondancer and Nightwish were pulled to a stop, and Llop jumped off the carriage, went around, and helped Caitilin descend. He gave the reins to a stable hand, tipped him to properly brush and care for the horses, and offered his arm to Caitilin. They walked to the Church's doors and entered.

The decoration was wonderful. A flowery aroma was mixed with a more churchish smell of cedar. Seeing his friend Rook, Llop kissed Caitilin tenderly on the cheek and excused himself for a minute. Then he greeted Rook.

"How are you, my friend? It has been a good while since I last saw you. I'm glad to meet you again."

Malion walks to the front of the church and stands by Brother Rook. He shifts nervously from one leg to the other. After checking his tux for the hundredth time he turns his attention once more to where Babe was to enter. He couldn’t wait to see Babe’s beautiful dress, which had been carefully hidden from him for quite some time. He was sure it would look wonderful on Babe.

Mady arrives in the chapel, in the beautiful dress Archy made for her. She gives Mal a silent hug, and then walks towards the altar to wait for Babe, and smiles to Rook and Llop. "The bride is on her way, as I understand" she says and looks towards the door. Instead of the bride, she sees Furnace enter, and smiles warmly as she nods to him to come near...

Standing just outside the entrance to the church I feel my knees start to bevel, my heart races. The music switches to Return to Innocence I move Lem over into position sending him down the aisle gently remind to walk slowly. Lem takes the pillows looking up at me ask: “What if I drop it” I smile answer: “You are going to be fine.”



As I watch Lem take his first step with all the eyes upon he hesitates turning looking back I whisper, “Look ahead Malion is there waiting on you.” Lem turns he now can see Malion standing at the alter and moves forward. As Lem is half way up the aisle I turn to Saph give her a hug and she appears from the darkness into the light of well light church.

Then Mady and I hug and she makes her way up the aisle.

I smile to Trisalene; a tear slips from my eye as we hug. Then she makes her way up the aisle.

I turn to James almost our turn brother. Moonfire rushes into the building with her basket of flowers. I hug her sigh thankfully that she made it. Moonfire slowly moves up the aisle dropping mix colored rose peddles on the red liner.

I put my arm over James the music switches tempo and we approach the opening ….. I pause turning to James …. Smiling I whisper “I am ready.”



James and I appear around the corner into the light our steps are unison, my hands begin to sweat and I can feel my legs becoming weak. James senses my nervousness and asks if I am alright. His hand tightens around mine as he helps hold me up.



We get closer my eyes focus on Malion; he is a enchantment to see standing there in his tux. I think to myself what a handsome man he is and how auspicious I am to be marrying him today.

James and I reach the alter I turn to him giving him a hug then turn see that Malion’s hand is extended I place my hand into his step over standing to his left. I then turn to Trisalene my Maid of Honor hand her my bouquet of flowers. We remain holding hands I feel his nervousness as Brother Rook starts the ceremony.

Mfe hurries through a side door to stand beside Malion. He hoped he wasn't too late. His last little joke took longer then he had thought it would. He patted Malion on the back and watched as Babe walked down the aisle.

Malion stands perfectly still as he watch's Babe walk down the aisle. He found himself speechless at her vivid beauty. And the dress, it was something to see. It was well worth the wait. He thought he felt someone pat his shoulder but he was so entranced by Babe that he barely even noticed Mfe enter. He takes Babe's hand in his, smiles at her briefly, then turns to Brother Rook

Patan had arrived at the church much too early when nobody was around, so she took a turn around the churchyard, trying to be careful not to stain the lovely dress that Archy made. Now she returns to the door, but everyone seems to have arrived...oh no, she is late, the bride is already here and walking up the aisle. Oh Babe looks lovely in her dress, and Malion is very handsome in his nice tux.

Feeling disappointed and annoyed with herself for not having been in the church well before the bride arrived, Patan slips quietly into a pew at the back of the chapel, hoping not to disturb the proceedings, as Brother Rook begins to speak.

Caitilin and Llop greet to all their friends with nods and smiles as they come in. All the ladies are wearing beautiful outfits, and the broom looks elegant and a bit nervous.

They watch the bride being walked down the aisle to the alter. Llop can see the shine in the eyes of everyone. Emotive, he thinks. He feels happy for his friends.

Watching silently from her pew as her friends one at a time began to enter the church. She smiled upon the creativeness of they attire. Carrying a small bundle she gets up and strolls over to Rook.

“As promised my dear.” she grins pushing the package into his arms. “One can change over there.” she points towards a nice secretive spot for him to put his pants back on. Not really sure why as he was more than knowledgable to this church.

Giggling she waves to everyone who has entered. Before returning to the pew to watch the wedding progress. Noting how fine Islands gown was upon her voluptuous body. Thinking how lucky that Malion was to have landed that fish.

Standing next to Llop, Caitilin watched Malion as Islandbabe approached him in all of her beauty. His eyes did not leave her nor did her's look anywhere but at her love.

Caitilin felt a stir of emotion and, as she knew would happen, tears started to fill her eyes and escape slowly down her cheeks. She gently wiped them away. She slipped her hand into Llop's and leaned against his strong arm.

Her happiness today was for her dear friends, Islandbabe and Malion. Though recently met they were very dear to her. "Jah, bless them both with all the joy that life can bring." she whispered in prayer.

The mare stopped in front of the church and Shad jumped down, patting the dark brown mane of his loyal friend. He gave himself a look and wiped the dust off them, then proceeded to move towards the entrance. This was the place his friend had been working on, for the happy couple today. He wondered what Marzena had arranged for them and almost chuckled thinking about it.

He was soon at the door, hesitating for a moment, trying to decide if it was appropriate for him to be there or not. The second passed and Shad shook his head, removing that thought and stepped inside. And indeed, the church looked better than he had expected. He nodded to the people gathered and watched the bride walking towards the altar.

Looking around, he spotted his friend and silently walked toward her, trying not to attract attention and not disturb anyone.

Rook looks up from his meditations, and sees that everyone is assembled.

Smiling warmly, he begins,

Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of Almighty Jah and in the presence of one another to join together this Man and this Woman in Holy Matrimony.

In baptism we are all joined together in the Aristotlian Friendship. However, in marriage this Friendship becomes incarnate. It is a Friendship that cannot be broken, and is second only to our Friendship with God.

Therefore, if any man can give just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else
hereafter for ever hold his peace...

Rook looks at the guests and at the door...

Rushing back to the church after changing her gown, Frosty glances around and spots Marzy she quietly walks over to the pew and sits down by her trying not to disturb the ceremony in progress.

Looking towards the alter at the Bride and Groom, Frosty comments how beautiful the Bride is and how handsome the Groom looks. She does not know them that well but can see how much Love they have for one another.

Hearing no objection, let us begin with a profession of our faith as expressed in the Aristotelian Creed:

I believe in Jah, the all powerful Father,
Creator of the Sky and the Earth,
Hell and Paradise,
Judge of our heart until the hour of death.

And in Aristotle, the prophet,
The son of Nicomaque and Phaetis,
Sent to teach wisdom
And the divine laws of the Universe to straying men.

I also believe in Christ,
Son of Mary and Joseph.
Who dedicated His life to show us the way to Paradise.
Thus after He suffered under Pilate,
He died as a martyr to save us.
He joined the Sun where Aristotle waited on the right-hand side of the Father.

I believe in Divine Action;
In the Holy Roman Aristotelian Church;
In the communion of Saints;
In the remission of sins;
In Eternal Life.

AMEN

Revan slowly opened the door to the hall. Oh Jah, she thought, they started already. She tried to quickly yet silently move up the side of the church in order to not disrupt the ceremony and to sit next to Marzena, who insisted that she attend (even though she did not know the bride and groom).

However, to make up for this fact, she had a few barrels of her father's coveted chardonnay standing by, ready to be delivered to the reception once it begun, along with another present for the bride and groom.

She slid into the pew next to Frosty and Marzena, wearing a gown she had borrowed from one of the beautiful abandoned wardrobe's in Lord Heinrich's castle.

Looking at Brother Rook then to Malion, I go to speak, I have no voice. I lower my head then look back up into Malion's eyes. His sparkling grey eyes always bring a calm over me. I hold both of his hands within mine turn look back to Brother Rook say:

I believe in Jah, the all powerful Father,
Creator of the Sky and the Earth,
Hell and Paradise,
Judge of our heart until the hour of death.

And in Aristotle, the prophet,
The son of Nicomaque and Phaetis,
Sent to teach wisdom
And the divine laws of the Universe to straying men.

I also believe in Christ,
Son of Mary and Joseph.
Who dedicated His life to show us the way to Paradise.
Thus after He suffered under Pilate,
He died as a martyr to save us.
He joined the Sun where Aristotle waited on the right-hand side of the Father.

I believe in Divine Action;
In the Holy Roman Aristotelian Church;
In the communion of Saints;
In the remission of sins;
In Eternal Life.

AMEN

Malion swallows slowly, looking into Babe's eyes. He smiles reassuringly at Babe then repeats after Brother Rook.
I believe in Jah, the all powerful Father,
Creator of the Sky and the Earth,
Hell and Paradise,
Judge of our heart until the hour of death.

And in Aristotle, the prophet,
The son of Nicomaque and Phaetis,
Sent to teach wisdom
And the divine laws of the Universe to straying men.

I also believe in Christ,
Son of Mary and Joseph.
Who dedicated His life to show us the way to Paradise.
Thus after He suffered under Pilate,
He died as a martyr to save us.
He joined the Sun where Aristotle waited on the right-hand side of the Father.

I believe in Divine Action;
In the Holy Roman Aristotelian Church;
In the communion of Saints;
In the remission of sins;
In Eternal Life.

AMEN

AMEN.

Now let us continue with a reflection on Love from the seventh chapter of The Book of Creation.

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Part VII: Love
God did not answer the creature that had defended the domination of the strong over the weak.

He turned to another group of creatures. It was precisely that group composed of the mankind, which had traversed the world. God knew that this group was believed rejected by Him. These humans thought of being deprived of any talent. They believed themselves to be the deviants of creation because of their alleged inferiority. But, among them, the human one, which carried the name of Oane, held, though without being sure, the answer to the question raised by the Most High.

Because Oane doubted, he often looked at the stars, hoping to see God. He loved God with a sincere love, but did not know if that were the true direction of all life. It wanted to give its answer well, but its group regarded it as weak spirited and nobody wanted to let it speak. But God was omniscient. He had listened to the group of humans complaining. But especially, He had perceived the love and the doubt in the heart of Oane.

Then, from the sky, a ray of light shone forth and alighted upon Oane. All the creatures were amazed, admiring the soft light, which haloed the human one. They moved aside then, leaving it alone to face God. He contemplated his illumined body with a glance full of curiosity. Then it turned to the members of its group. For the first time of its life, it could not see in their glance contempt but only the respect.

And God asked him: “And you, the human one, don't you have any answer for Me? I convened all My creation here to find that which will give the right answer to My question. You came and you did not answer. Then, now, I summon you to do it!”. Then, Oane, terrified by the severe tone of its creator, raised its eyes towards Him and, hesitantly said: “But, Oh Most High, I do not know if my answer is right…” And God ordered to him: “Speak it to me and I will answer you!”

Then, Oane answered: “You made certain Your creatures would draw nourishment from each other and provide nourishment to each other. It is necessary for them to drive out and kill to nourish themselves. In the same way, it is necessary for them to fight to defend their lives. But there is none completely strong nor any entirely weak. Nobody is always higher nor always lower than the others. We all are plain in the life and we are all Your humble servants. Because You are our creator.”

“Therefore You gave talents to all Your creatures, each more beautiful than the last. Each one of them has its place in Your creation. Their talents makes it possible for each one of them to find that place. So, there is no creature preferred of You, Oh Most High. You similarly love us all in the same way and we all must ourselves love You in return. Because, without You, we would not exist. You created us while nothing obliged You to do so and we must love You to thank You for this gesture.”

“We are certainly connected with the matter, certainly subjected to its laws, but our goal is to tend towards You, the Spirit Eternal and Perfect. Therefore, in my opinion, the purpose You gave to life is love.” Then God said: “Human, since you are the only one to have understood love, I make your kind My children. Thus, you know that the talent of your species is its capacity to love Me and to love each other. The other creatures can love only themselves.

Before she got to her pew she had been beginning to sit. Out of the corner of her eye as her head tilted slightly Marz caught Shad appear from the corner of her eye. Her face lit up like a kid opening that long awaited present on Christmas morn. Quickly and eagerly she patted the seat next to her and wiggled about excitedly for him to join her.

Once he came over she popped an arm around his shoulder smiling wildly. “I am glad you showed my old friend.” seeing Rook beginning to perform the ceremony. An seeing that his pants are firmly in place again. She makes a note to herself to not remove his name from her list. Dispite the fact he has his pants again.

Seeing Frosty slipping in next to her she nods to how well the groom and bride looks. Introducing her friend Shaddowccaster. Knowing she wouldn’t know him. She notes again how lovely Frosty looks. Does this woman ever have an off day on appearance?

Rushing in quietly was Revan. The master artist just as well blessed with fine looks as well as a pencil. Marzy smiles waving her over. The group sit watching the ceremony proceed.

Hearing rook announce for objections she awaits any who would dare. As she would personally love to escort them out. Not seeing any she relaxed with her friends again.