Sweating to the Home Stone of Ar at Ar's Station

 

[11:17] Asher Laurent entered chat range (18.74 m).

[11:17] Shania Shiras: Summoning River, one moment!

[11:18] River Rune entered chat range (13.82 m).

[11:18] Shania Shiras smiles as her daughter catches up, "Good day, darling! i believe it's just inside here..." she gestured ahead.

[11:18] Kati Evans: This is beautiful here

[11:19] River Rune smiled warmly to her mother and squeezed her arm gently, before following her inside.

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[11:20] Shania Shiras stepped into the antechamber, recalling the space from the day the homestone returned to Ar's Station. "It is very lovely indeed." she nodded to Asher, "Good day! I hope you are well."

[11:21] River Rune looked around the beautiful, reverent space and smiled to those assembled there. "Greetings, Sir Asher, Lady Kati." she spoke warmly.

[11:21] Kati Evans: Greetings

[11:23] Asher Laurent was standing listening to many in his ear as he heard steps on the marble floor, he turn around fast, "Greetings to you all, I hope each of you are well, what brings you three to me this day?"

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[11:24] Shania Shiras lifted a hand gently, gesturing toward the man, "We are hoping to pledge to our home stone if it pleases you to do so today?"

[11:25] Kati Evans: Grins, now that the Stone is here, may I as well?

[11:25] River Rune nodded, looking to her mother and to Kati, "Aye, it seems a fine time to do so, if we may?"

[11:26] Asher Laurent did smile, "What Home Stone are each of you under now, as it must be recorded and as I have two scribes with me this should be easy." he then laughed.

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[11:27] Kati Evans: I was of Teletus, but I am here now with my sons.

[11:27] Asher Laurent nods to his mother.

[11:28] Shania Shiras smiled warmly, nodding gently, "I claim to be of Ar's Station, for some weeks now, but my last pledge was to the home stone of Turmus. Though that city has come upon very hard times..." she looked to her daughter to speak for herself on the matter.

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[11:30] River Rune glanced to her mother and back to Asher, explaining, "I had lived in Skjern with my father for some time, prior to joining my mother here in Ar's Station."

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[11:31] Asher Laurent looked over, "Who is your mother lady as I have not heard of you having one that lived at the Station?"

[11:32] Shania Shiras grins and raises her hand, "I'm River's mother."

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[11:34] River Rune nodded..."Aye, Lady Shania is my mother," she grinned and took her arm again, so glad to be reunited with her once again.

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[11:35] Asher Laurent did grin, "I had not heard this and I am so happy that we have the both of you with us, we are all about families and it's warming to my heart when family members can live together." he turned and walked over to the stairs, "Ladies up this way with me please to the Home Stone, it will want to hear from each of you." he started walking up.

[11:36] Asher Laurent looked over to them, "Who will be first?"

[11:36] Kati Evans: Wow,

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[11:36] Shania Shiras smiled warmly and nodded in agreement, "Yes, it is precious to have family together... I quite agree." she gave River's hand a little squeeze, then quieted and gestured toward Kati, respectfully, "Would you like to go first, Kati?"

[11:36] Kati Evans: Ok, I will son.

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[11:39] Asher Laurent waved her other to stand next to him, "You must renounce your Home Stone in front of this one, when you do so you will be free and without protection, but I am here with your mother, speak the word so we all can hear the renunciation of Teletus."

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[11:41] Kati Evans: Smiles hearing Asher's kind words.  "I renounce the Home Stone of Teletus and I state that I will no longer be a part of Teletus' Home Stone or the city that is there."

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[11:44] Asher Laurent as he heard it, "Have you come on your own will and in the presence of witnesses, to declare your loyalty? To swear to a Home Stone is to bind yourself to it in honor and in defense. It is not lightly spoken, or withdrawn lightly, by you swearing you stand with this Home Stone Ar and under Ar's Station while you live, speak now and declare yourself to it."

[11:46] Kati Evans: With those here to witness, I do now swear my loyalty to the Home Stone here and now.  To this Home Stone Ar and under Ar's Station where I now live.

[11:47] Shania Shiras smiles warmly, proud to bear witness to this event for a friend she held dear.

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[11:48] Asher Laurent knew the oath was not taken lightly and he listened on, "We have all heard it and so it will be, you are under Council law and in the name of the Governor of Ar that lives with us at Ar's Station, welcome home mother." he leaned over to her and hugged her, the pair living under the one Home Stone.

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[11:49] River Rune quietly listened to and witnessed Kati as she swore to the homestone and smiled, understanding the significance of the words spoken.

[11:49] Kati Evans: Thank you, Son. It is good to be home.

[11:50] Asher Laurent stands so proud at the moment and more then happy to be part of it, "Who is next?"

[11:51] Shania Shiras clapped softly, delighted to bear witness to such a special moment in a Free Person's life. Such things might only ever happen once, maybe twice. "Congratulations, I'm so happy for you, and to witness this special occasion." She looked to River, "Do you want to go next darling?" she asked, allowing her the choice.

[11:53] River Rune smiled to the lady and said warmly, "Aye, congratulations to you, Lady Kati!" She looked to her mother as she spoke, and shook her head. "Nay, mother, this should next be your honor..." she said with joy in her voice.

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[11:53] Shania Shiras nodded to River then took a step forward, "I shall go next, then." she said quietly, looking up to Asher.

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[11:56] Asher Laurent waved her up and to the stone so she could see it, "You must renounce your Home Stone in front of this one, when you do so you will be free and without protection, we stand with you, you must say Turmus loud and clear in your renunciation lady Shanis."

[11:57] Alicia 'Alice' Crow (omegaslayer) would have slowly made her way up the stairs to simply watch, she didn't have much motivation to swear to something she didn't want to swear to. She had sworn to the priest kings as a child, they were the only ones she would ever swear to but she was intrigued so she stayed at the back and watched past her hat.

[11:57] Shania Shiras nodded again, "On this day, I renounce my fealty to the home stone of Turmus, cutting all ties that I once held with the home stone and her people. I stand now, free and without protection, before you all bearing witness."

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[11:58] River Rune quietly observed this sacred moment for her mother and she felt tears well up in her eyes as she listened to her words spoken, honored to share in this rare experience with her.

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[12:00] Asher Laurent smelt the larma petals mixed with the honey resin burning, "Have you come on your own will and in the presence of witnesses, to declare your loyalty? To swear to a Home Stone is to bind yourself to it in honor and in defense. It is not lightly spoken, or withdrawn lightly, by you swearing you stand with this Home Stone Ar and under Ar's Station while you live, speak now and declare yourself to it."

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[12:03] Shania Shiras lifted her chin gingerly, but with pride and conviction, "Yes, I come here today, of my own volition, to swear my loyalty to the home stone of Ar's Station. I pledge my heart that it shall beat in loyalty to her people and laws and honor. I pledge my soul, that my spirit shall stand firm in service, duty, and truth. And I pledge my skills and talents that what I know, what I craft, and what I labor to achieve shall strengthen her walls, support her life, and uphold her name."

[12:04] Asher Laurent more then happy for her with all she said and agreed, "We have all heard it and so it will be, you are under Council law and in the name of the Governor of Ar that lives with us at Ar's Station you are now of Ar under this Home Stone, congratulations to you lady Shania."

[12:07] Shania Shiras placed both of her hands to her heart and offered a bow of her head, taking in the moment with a long silent breath of gratitude, carrying the weight of its importance deeply into her heart. "Thank you," she whispered and nodded to the others, "thank you for bearing witness." She turned then toward her daughter and gestured for her to come forth likewise.

[12:07] River Rune said softly, but excitedly to her, "Congratulations, mother!" She beamed and stood there, a bit anxiously awaiting her turn to share her loyalty to the homestone and the city..

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[12:11] Asher Laurent smiled at River, "Come back lady Shanis, hold your daughters hand, you are both contented by blood, the Home Stone will know it. "Lady River, you said your father was of Skjern, so you must renounce it loud and clear, when you do you will be free and without protection, but we are all here for you."

[12:12] Shania Shiras stepped down next to her daughter and gently took her hand.

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[12:15] River Rune held her mother's hand and squeezed it gently, smiling to her a moment, before looking to Asher with a smile and then turning her attention to the homestone. Clearing her throat a little, she began to speak clearly. "Today, I renounce my loyalty to the village of Skjern, removing all ties to the city and to that of its people," she said simply, yet reverently.

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[12:18] Asher Laurent watched them both, "Lady River make your oath loud, make each work clear and from your heart that the Stone knows you, let us witness your words, declare your loyalty to the Home Stone."

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[12:20] Shania Shiras gave her daughter's hand a squeeze, encouraging her very first home stone swearing.

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[12:23] River Rune nodded and looked to the Home Stone with reverence, saying loudly and clearly, "I pledge my loyalty to the Home Stone of Ar's Station, and will honor not only the Home Stone but the city, and the people of my city as well. I dedicate myself, heart, and soul, to this city today, and every day forward."

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[12:24] Asher Laurent looked at them both, mother and daughter together before a Home Stone, it was a proud sight to see, "We have all heard it and so it will be, you are under Council law and in the name of the Governor of Ar that lives with us at Ar's Station you are now of Ar under this Home Stone, congratulations to you lady River."

[12:26] Shania Shiras gave River's hand one more squeeze, "Congratulations, daughter... it is such an honor to have done this together, a mother and daughter, bore witness by a mother and son. May the blood of family strengthen our bonds to one another and to our home stone."

[12:26] Asher Laurent walked over to the side, "Each of you touch the water and dirt from Ar, the fire is already in each of your hearts, let it burn for evermore." he stepped back letting them come to the bowls.

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[12:27] River Rune looked to Asher and smiled to him, nodding gently before saying warmly, "Thank you." She turned to her mother and beamed with a mixture of joy and pride, before following her to the bowls before them.

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[12:30] Shania Shiras waited for Kati for a moment, then took River's arm and gestured for them to move over toward the bowls. One hand gently placed fingers into the bowl, feeling the grit of the soil between her fingertips. Then went to the water and let her fingers touch the cool liquid. "To honor her land, water, fire," she exhaled softly, "may my words and deeds honor her always."

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[12:32] Alicia 'Alice' Crow (omegaslayer) looked over at them as she shook her head approaching the stone herself, speaking something in old gorean under her breathe as she held a hand over it. She could never understand how any one could put there trust in cold hard stone when the fire of the priest kings always burned brighter than it ever could.

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[12:33] Kati Evans: Walks over to the bowl and touches the soil and the water to honor this special moment.

[12:33] River Rune waited until it was her turn to do so, then stepped forward, dipping her fingertips gently into the fresh soil. The aroma of the fresh dirt made her smile a moment, before she turned her attention to the water, placing her fingertips there as well. "May I always honor this land, water, and fire," she said with reverence.

[12:34] Asher Laurent watched each one at the bowls, he remembered Ar and her burning walls as dirt and water were gathered up with coal lit to carry back to the Station, he looked over as another women walked to the Home Stone, "I will be over with you in a moment."