Re: Sources for inspiration for Heortling marriage

From: Jennifer Geard <geard_at_...>
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 19:07:16 +1300

On Sunday 27 February 2005 06:08 pm, Labrygon_at_... wrote:
> I've taken Orlanth's pledge to Ernalda to be the sort of thing male
> Heortlings and other Orlanthi might say to their prospective spouses:
>
> "Ever Thine, in the peace of your arms, in the love of your bosom and the
> comfort of your womb I will rest when I can, sweet Green Woman, between
> battles for jhustice and peace, between fear and the dying of love for the
> earth, which is my curse and my blessing and the way of my life."
> (Thunder Rebels - p244)

Thank you. Yes, I think that's what I was looking for.

(Any guesses what "the dying of love for the earth" means? I can parse it various ways, but if there's canon...)

> There also the ancient poem Argrath Dragonspear invokes at Biturian's
> wedding:
> "Stand together always, two are better than one.
> Life is short, time is long. Life flees before us.
> Take what you hold, make use of it.
> This makes you better than gods."

Also useful.

Hmmm...

Cheers,
  Jennifer

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Jennifer Geard