Preparations for the wedding began immediately. The Spiritfolk village, once wary of Jon, now viewed him as family, protector… and soon, one of their own.
The wedding took place beneath the Heart Tree, a colossal living entity blessed by Dryas herself. Its bark was silver, its leaves a glowing mix of green and gold. Spirit wisps circled it like guardians.
Jon stood proudly in traditional Spiritfolk robes, trimmed with silver thread and marked with elven sigils of protection and unity.
Asha wore a silken gown with embroidered vines and blooming lilies, her belly round from childbirth, her eyes glowing with joy. Her ears twitched nervously, but her smile was radiant.
Satsuki's violet kimono shimmered in the wind, her hair pinned elegantly with moon-shaped ornaments.
Dryas descended from the branches of the Heart Tree, her flowered dress flowing with otherworldly grace. Her teal eyes sparkled as she approached the trio.
Dryas:
"Love is sacred. A bond not of flesh, but of soul. And today, three hearts become one."
She reached out and placed a hand on each of them, channeling spirit energy into a glowing seal that formed on their forearms—the symbol of a sacred bond acknowledged by the spirits.
Dryas:
"Let your souls remain entwined until the stars fade."