Ostara Ceremony in the River Lands

                                             before the Ceremony

Ilmryn Xyltyn wrnkles his nose and fingers his dagger. He mumbles to himself, "If only...."

Talia.Sunsong: "Happy Spring Equinox to all."

Sunbeam Magic: "Merry met to you all ."

Can Wobbit: "Greetings to all ye druids and common people,"

[Ilmryn Xyltyn growls under his breath, the only recognitiion he is willling to give.

Elbereth Elentari "Merry meet once again, Sunbeam."

Jaekob Faolan: "Sunbeam, my friend. Vedui."

Sunbeam Magic: "Greeting m'lord."

Talia.Sunsong does secret Fae handshake that involves fluttering wings.

Talia.Sunsong: "Springtime is such a Fae type holiday."

[Sunbeam Magic glows and flutters wings.

Talia.Sunsong: "We have an Undine today too! Waves."

Maewil Nenil smiles and waves back.

Talia.Sunsong : "Greetings Nyza."

Ilmryn Xyltyn's fingers tapping at his dagger, he moves across to the Dragon.

Sunbeam Magic: "I feel the Dolphin spirti with us. The dolphin spirit represents harmony and balance."

Fitheach Eun smiles: "Indeed Fae Sunbeam, it does."

                                                the Ceremony

Jaekob Faolan: "We gather here to celebrate the coming of the light; the death of winter, the birth of Spring and the rise of new life in the lands."

Jaekob Faolan: . "Today is the day when dark and light are equal and from this day on the light will grow and the dark diminish. Let us call on the elements to join us."

Jaekob Faolan: "Powers of Earth, the land that will bear the burgeoning growth of Spring flowers and plants. We call you to our circle, so that we may celebrate all of the animals returning, the birth of new life. We call you mighty Earth, Hail and Welcome!"

Master Druid Jaekob Faolan

Talia.Sunsong: "Hail and welcome!"

Jaekob Faolan: "Hail and welcome."

Fitheach Eun: "Hail and welcome."

Talia.Sunsong: "Powers of Air, the wind that will bring in warmer weather, turning Winter into Spring. We call you to our circle so that we may feel the warm winds blowing through our hair as we play in the warmer days. We call you mighty Air. Hail and Welcome!"

Talia Sunsong (she prefers Danger Fae)

Fitheach Eun: "Hail and welcome!"

Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Hail and welcome," he says with a low growling sound.

Sunbeam Magic whispers: "Hail and welcome."

Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Powers of Earth, the land that will bear the burgeoning growth of Spring flowers and plants. We call you to our circle, so that we may celebrate all of the animals returning, the birth of new life. We call you mighty Earth, Hail and Welcome!"

A Dragon represents the Element of Fire

Fitheach Eun: ."Hail and Welcome!"

Jaekob Faolan reaches a hand to Fiesty, "Join me here my dear."

Fitheach Eun: "Powers of Water, the rain that will speed the new growth. We call you to our circle so that we may celebrate the melting snow that feeds the joy we feel as gloomy Winter ends and the wonder of Spring begins. We call you mighty Water. Hail and Welcome!"

Druid Fitheach Eun speaks for Water!

Talia.Sunsong: "Hail and welcome."

Fiesty Lotus takes the Druid Masters hand, head down.

Fiesty Lotus: "Powers of Earth, the mother of us all bearing the new growth. Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

Arch Druid Fiesty Lotus

Jaekob Faolan: "Today is the day of perfect balance; light and dark are completely equal in power."

Jaekob Faolan: "May we bring that balance to our lives; to make good choices; to always walk on the straight path however life may twist and turn around us."

Jaekob Faolan: "May we grow in the light, as the new life now beginning grows."

Jaekob Faolan: "Let us welcome the end of Winter’s darkness, the bright light of spring emerging."

Jaekob Faolan: "May we delight in the new growth all around us: the blooming flowers, the greening grass, the new born young of all species."

Jaekob Faolan: "May we all walk in light and beauty while the world grows green again and the light holds power over all."

Jaekob Faolan: "Does anyone present wish to offer any words at this time?"

Jaekob Faolan: "Please step forward if you do."

Elbereth Elentari takes a small step and raises her eyes to the sky, her voice light as the breeze, "No in elenath hílar nan hâd gîn, bado go Eru." ((May all stars shine on your road, go with Eru))

Elbereth Elentari

Talia.Sunsong: steps forward "I feel the spring power of new life in your worlds. Joy to the River Lands!"

Jaekob Faolan begins to speak while he waits, "I give thanks, I pay homage to that which is gone and that which is to come. I would ask the elements to look kindly on Amethyst and help her heal."

Fiesty Lotus nods silently.

Fitheach Eun steps forward, "May the new days bring peace to us all"

Jaekob Faolan: "Anyone else would like to speak?"

Can Wobbit tries, but has no words.

Jaekob Faolan: "Then let us dismiss the elements."

Fitheach Eun: "Powers of Water, the rain that will water Spring plants. Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

A dolphin represents the Element of Water

Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Powers of Fire, the Sun’s rays that will light the warmer days. Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

Talia.Sunsong: "Powers of Air, the Wind that will bring the warmer weather.  Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

Fiesty Lotus: "Powers of Earth, the mother of us all bearing the new growth. Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

Talia.Sunsong: "Powers of Air, the Wind that will bring the warmer weather.  Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

Sunbeam Magic: "May those of us who have a tendency to winter lethargy wake to renewed energy brought by the turning of the Wheel towards warmth and more light!"

Talia.Sunsong: "Hail and Farewell elements."

Jaekob Faolan: "Hail and farewell."

Fitheach Eun: "Hail and farewell!"

Fiesty Lotus: "Hail and Farewell."

Sunbeam Magic: "Hail and farewell winter, Hail and Welcome Spring."

Talia.Sunsong: "Welcome Spring!"

Jaekob Faolan: "Guardian Elements, we give you our thanks."

Can Wobbit: "Hail to the light season to come now."

 Fiesty Lotus does a little dance.

Jaekob Faolan:  "May the blessings we have received go with us all as we depart this place, to walk in beauty and balance as the light holds sway. The circle is ended.
Jaekob Faolan: "Go all now in peace."

                                              after the Ceremony

Talia.Sunsong: "Time for food now?"

Jaekob Faolan reaches his arms out as his gaze goes from one to the other, his friends, his family. "Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for being a part of this family."

Talia.Sunsong: "Fae hugs!"

Sunbeam Magic: "May we not be judged by the harvest we reap but by the seeds we plant."

Fiesty Lotus smiles.

Ilmryn Xyltyn poi ts to the Druid King and hisses, "You owe me elf  and I will collect," he says as he turns and rapidly leaves.

Talia.Sunsong: "I hope I don't reap what I sow 'cause I sow trouble sometimes."

Talia.Sunsong: sticks tongue out at Ryn's.

Talia.Sunsong: "Next time I'll ram you, not the tree."