All That Glitters Ch. 34

Finally, the Ro of the hour was presented, like the Kumaraie, in the midst of the Gerlendie Guard, his Kumir-Ro. All watched as he marched from a side door to stand before the Senior Priestesses of the Goddess on the floor.

"This Ro, Jarl-Het, has been found worthy of being elevated to the position of Kumaroe," the Senior Priestess intoned. "In the recent battle in this very palace, he risked his life in defence of the Kumaraie, earning serious injury and the distinction of being named Sai-Ro for his actions. He has earned the right to stand with the Kumaraie as her bonded mate.

"Do you accept the position of Kumaroe and promise, in the name of the Goddess, to stand by the side of the Kumaraie in support of the Pod-Drran? Will you giver her your loyalty, and your strength, Jarl-Het Sai-Ro?" the Priestess demanded.

"It will, Senior Priestess. I will be pleased to stand at the side of the Kumaraie in support of her and the Pod-Drran."

He turned to face the throne. "In the name of the Goddess, I will give you my loyalty, my strength, and my heart, My Kumaraie," Jarl stated.

"Approach me, Jarl-Het Sai-Ro," the Kumaraie demanded.

Jarl-Het took each step up to the thrones deliberately, one at a time, his head held high, his eyes on the Kumaraie, his future mate. He stopped one step down from the thrones and knelt before the Kumaraie, his Kaldar in his hands, presented to the Kumaraie.

"I am yours to command, My Kumaraie," he stated simply.

"No longer, My Kumaroe-select," the Kumaraie said, taking his Kaldar from him. "From this moment forward, I must lean on you for your strength, your wisdom, and your heart to help me lead the Pod-Drran."

The Kumaraie took a new Kaldar from her Kumir-Rai, one that had the crest of the Kumaroe on it, with this Kumaroe's name. She placed it in his hands.

"Rise Jarl-Het Sai-Ro. Rise not as Jarl-Het but rise as Kumaroe Jarl Se-Lam Pod-Sai-Roe."

Jarl rose and sheathed the new Kaldar. He noted the weight of the weapons was slightly different than his former Kaldar. He would have to practice with it. He stepped up onto the level of the thrones, to the right of his Kumaraie.

Two of the Chlaerge leapt onto the shoulders of the Kumar-Pair purring in their ears and rubbing their heads to the ears they were rumbling in.

"To the Pod-Drran, all hail this Ro, who from this day forward will be known as Kumaroe Jarl Se-Lam Pod-Sai-Roe, mate of the Kumaraie Na-Maj Se-Lam Pod-Raie," the Chief of Services called out.

"All hail the Kumaroe Jarl Se-Lam Pod-Sai-Roe!" the people called out.

The Senior Priestess came forward and walked up the stairs to stand before the Kumar-Pair.

"My Kumaraie, Ne-Maj Se-Lam Pod-Raie, this Ro has been elevated to Kumaroe, and stands to your right hand. Will you take him as your bonded mate?" she asked of the Kumaraie.

"I will," the Kumaraie returned.

"My Kumaroe, Jarl Se-Lam Pod-Sai-Roe, this Rai who you stand beside has requested you to be her mate. Will you offer her your strength, your Kaldar in her defence, your wisdom to help her lead the Pod-Drran, all with a pure heart and with the loyalty that she deserves?"

"I will," the Kumaroe answered.

The Priestess held out her hand and the Kumar-Pair placed their hands in hers.

"With the blessing of the Goddess, I now pronounce you bonded, mates from this moment forward," the Priestess intoned.

"All hail the Kumar-Pair, long life to the Kumar-Pair!" the Chief of Services called out, the people replying to his call as one.

Jarl had been elevated to the level of Kumaroe, the mate of the Kumaraie. There was no higher office for the Pod-Drran. The reluctant candidate was no longer reluctant as he held the hand of his Kumaraie, his bonded mate.

End of chapter thirty-four

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