The Night Accepts

[Dakirennis 959]

 

The full moon shined bright over Ker'nor's peek as Dak'ir and his family stood before a kneeling 'Ker. Dak'ir exchanged a glance with his wife and son before approaching the man that stood before them. As he arrived, Dak'ir placed a hand on the man's head before he spoke...

"You are aware of what this will mean once you accept, yes?"

 

"I am."

 

"You stand before us whose family has hailed the night for generations. Who remain true to our family, no matter the cost. A family that upholds it's traditions. Do you believe yourself to be worthy? To be prepared for if our traditions need enforcing? To give your life for this clan and honour the Ancestors? If you do... Then speak our words and rise..."

[Brokenhelix 145]

"In midnight clad."

Jayce spoke in a low tone before rising to his feet, looking around at his friends, now family.

"I'll give my life to protect our family... Our traditions.. Our home."

 

[Criala 729]

A smile was spread across Lielle's face, standing to Jayce's left. There was an infant sleeping soundly against her chest, supported by one of Lielle's arms. Her free hand patted Jayce on his arm, her smile growing wider.

 

"Welcome to the family, Jayce."