Until the end of days

Artorias remained stoic and patient while the crowd of wolves gathered to join the celebration and union of Basilisk and Ignita in love. The groom was quick to arrive, moving with purpose but a clear level of discomfort on his features that he did his best to mask. Nervousness, or did he just hate being the center of attention? Either way, it tickled Artorias. He returned the young Warlord's smile as he drew near and took his place beneath the arbor, Art leaning in to whisper to his nephew, "It's a big day for the both of you. I'd be surprised if you weren't a little uneasy." He gave Bas a knowing look, remembering the jittery nerves he'd felt leading up to his wedding day, though it had gone off perfectly and had been the best day of his life in the end. One by one, more wolves arrived, the crowd growing in the grove while they awaited the arrival of the bride.

Then she emerged, wreathed in flowers and escorted by Sirius down the aisle to meet her betrothed. Artorias smiled and looked over to Basilisk; he wanted to see the Warlord's first reaction to seeing his wife to be for the first time. True love was something the Lord of Cinder cherished and revered. Once she had reached the arbor and Sirius had gone to take his own seat amongst the crowd of wolves, Artorias began the ceremony. "Be welcome, friends and family of Basilisk and Ignita! We are gathered today to celebrate and rejoice in the love of these two souls who have chosen to bind themselves together in heart, mind, and soul. Bound in matrimony, they will face the world side by side—celebrating in each other's triumphs and mourning in each other's losses. A partnership as everlasting as the stars and as vast as the world."

Turning to Basilisk first, Artorias addressed the Warlord for his vows. "Basilisk Fatalis, do you take Ignita as your wife and mate, to have and to hold, to cherish and to honor in highs and in lows? Do you vow to protect and defend her in body and spirit with all your strength and courage? Do you vow to give her the best of yourself, the whole of your heart and your soul, from this day until the end of days?"

Once Basilisk had made his vows and said all he had to say, Artorias turned smiled and turned to Ignita next. "Ignita, do you take Basilisk Fatalis as your husband and mate, to have and to hold, to cherish and to honor in highs and in lows? Do you vow to bring peace and balance to him with all your wisdom and compassion? Do you vow to give him the best of yourself, the whole of your heart and your soul, from this day until the end of days?" Artorias gave Ignita the same opportunity to recite her vows and anything additional she wanted to say to Basilisk before proceeding.

"Then by natural law and my power as Lord of Cinder, I declare Basilisk and Ignita a mated pair! May you both bring each other endless days of happiness, comfort, and love! Basilisk, you may seal your union with a kiss." Stepping back with a smile so the Fatalises could share a moment of love, Artorias smiled and addressed the crowd to introduce the new alpha couple for the first time. "Basilisk and Ignita Fatalis!"

"Artorias Carpathius" | "Carpathian" | "Corbin" | "Eira" | "Argent"