Wedding of Kingship

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The Wedding of Kingship the sacred marriage between the White Orchid Goddess, who since ancient times is the Matron and Sacred Queen of the Flower of the North, and the King of Elwynn. The aforesaid sacred marriage is performed during the Konungstekja, the coronation ceremony of the holder of the White Orchid Throne, by the Yfirfroyalansgythia, the senior cleric of the Church of the Froyalanish Ancient Ways. In Elw, the sacred marriage is called Alondor Hyeliai; in Farewellish, Froyalanish, and Wintergleamish, the sacred marriage is known as Helga Giftamaal.

Symbolism

The Wedding of Kingship symbolizes the unbreakable and indestructible bond between the Lady Elwynn and the Lands which bear Her Name Divine.

Matrimonial Dues Dispensation

Should giving the Matron Goddess and Sacred Queen of the Lands of Elwyna (certain of) Her Matrimonial Dues be against the sexual persuasion of a King of Elwynn, the able and willing adult person next entitled to succession to the Kingly Throne of Elwynn shall give the aforesaid Lady Divine those Matrimonial Dues.