Ogier Marriage Ceremony

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Unless stated otherwise, all information herein is taken from Knife of Dreams, Chapter 19.

The Ogier marriage ceremony is brief. It is performed by the Elder Ogier. The young couple stand in front of each other and the male takes his would be bride's hands in his own.

The person performing the ceremony begins it

(Female), daugher of (female's mother), daughter of (female's grandmother), will you take (male), son of (male's father), son of (male's grandfather), as husband and vow under the Light and by the Tree to treasure, esteem and love him, so long as he lives, to care for him and tend him and to guide his feet on the path they should follow?"

The female replies

Under the Light and by the Tree, I so vow

The person peforming the ceremony continues

(Male), son of (male's father), son of (male's grandfather), will you accept (Female), daugher of (female's mother), daughter of (female's grandmother), as wife and vow under the Light and by the Tree to treasure, esteem and love her, so long as she lives, to care for her, and to heed her guidance?

The male replies

Under the Light and by the Tree, I so vow

The person peforming the ceremony finishes

Then under the Light and by the Tree, I declare you wed. May the blessings of the Light and the Tree be upon you always.