Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Carpathius

Briar walked into the castle beside Artorias, her cheeks hurting from smiling so much throughout the wedding ceremony and just from the sheer joy of this perfect day. On the way into the castle Lia had helped her slip out of the long veil and tiara set that she had worn during the ceremony and instead presented her with a beautiful crown made of blue and turquoise feathers that she distinctly recognized from Zephyrus and Mortis, making her cry all over again from how sweet and thoughtful the wolves she loved so much were for her. She wore the feather crown proudly as she walked into the ceremony alongside Artorias, walking into the great hall where a large portion of the guests, some of which hadn't been at the ceremony had gathered for the feast. She joined him up at the head table that was on a bit of a raised platform, giving him a little grin as he pulled out her chair for her. She climbed up into the chair, her tail still laced with flowers  draped over the arm of the chair and dangling to the floor under them. She was still grinning with pride and happiness as Artorias made the announcement that welcomed all of their guests and thanked them for being here. When he leaned over to her to promise that would do his best to not end up drunk, she grinned and chuckled, whispering back, "Well, at least try to not get too drunk. You can be a lot of fun after a couple of drinks." She slipped him a sly smirk before she returned his nuzzle, giving him a quick kiss before some of their guests started to approach the table to greet them.

A man seemingly split down the middle between dark and light approached them who she only recognized because of descriptions she had gotten from Artorias and a smaller, clouded woman reached them first and she gave the pair a welcoming smile, dipping her head to his congratulations. "Yes, a pleasure to finally meet you, Chimera. You as well, Aliana," she replied to his greeting. She looked curiously to the polished wooden case that he motioned to, declaring it was their gift. She cast a curious glance at Artorias before she reached forward, lifting the lid and gently pulling away the wrapping to reveal the stunning crowns that were hidden inside. She gasped softly with surprise and blinked in shock at the gorgeous and extravagant gifts they were given and she looked back up at the Fenmyre King with a thankful smile. "This is far too generous! These are beautiful." Her paw brushed over the blue-green opals that decorated the one that she imagined was intended for her. She caught his comment about how she might want them it to match her coloring and she quickly reasoned away that Artorias must have described her at some point during one of his visits to Fenmyre. How else would Chimera know what she looked like? "Thank you," she told Chimera as he gave a final congratulations, closing the case for their crowns and giving Artorias a bit of an amused glance with a raised brow as Chimera walked away with his paw on Aliana's rump.

Her brother Kotori came out of the crowd next, surprising her with small gifts of scented oils as well. She grinned to her dear brother at his congratulations and compliments, replying, "Thank you, Ko. I'm really glad you came." Of all their littermates Kotori was the one she had grown closest to and she knew that in his own way this was how he showed how happy he was for her. A beautiful young woman appeared as Kotori stepped to the side, her bow graceful and composed as she greeted them. Briar figured out quickly that she was one of Venom's daughters from her introduction and she gave Ikigai a warm smile at her kind words. "Thank you, Ikigai. I hope you enjoy the reception!" She watched the pretty woman as she moved off to the side, walking toward Kotori and leaning into his side. She gave the pair an extremely interested glance and made a note to ask her brother about his connection with the Ashen Princess next time she got a chance to speak with him. Very close behind Ikigai was Venom herself and Briar gave the familiar Empress a warm grin. She blinked with surprise as the caged doves were presented to them and she smiled at the sweet tradition Venom described. "Thank you, Venom, this is so sweet. I'm looking forward to setting them free. Can't have too many well wishes and luck, right?" she replied with a chuckle, her paw resting against the bars of the cage for a moment as Venom walked away.

Others came to give their congratulations and greetings, including Manea, Alastor, and their children and she gave the family a friendly smile as she tried her best to keep the slight flush from her cheeks from how their other run ins with the other alpha pair had gone. She thanked them for their kind words and their gifts before they dispersed into the crowd and she glanced to Artorias with a slight grin. Then the leader of Aerie approached with several gifts as well and she gave him an appreciative smile and a polite bow of her head. She wasn't unaware of the tensions that had been between Aerie and Armada, but even though she was of course tied to and close to her family's pack she didn't intend to bring those feelings with her to The Hallows. "Thank you, Eligos. This is all extremely generous. Please, enjoy the feast!" Another wolf she wasn't familiar with, one colored entirely in shades of pink, gave them her congratulations as well before moving off to the side and Briar gave her a nod of thanks as well.

"Artorias & Briar Carpathius"