BLESSING OF THE GREAT CAT, ELDA MEOI
By Indis of the Vanyar, Firstborn of the Elves
Edited from the original, 21 August 2009
This event took place at our home above Ambiance Peaks, in Second Life.
Trina Varriale: Good afternoon everyone! Thank you for coming.
Marsha Philly: Kvetha fircai
Trina Varriale (translating from the Elven): Greetings friends.
Trina Varriale: We are gathered here to witness the removal of the final spark of humanity--a spark which has become a curse--from Stormie, the beautiful black Cougar you see before you. At the end of this ceremony, if all goes well, Stormie will have obtained her ultimate wish; the total transformation of her human self--her very soul--into feline form and essence.
The decision to make such a total and irrevocable transformation can not be made lightly. The girl Stormie discussed this with both myself and her beloved Mistress Siobhan, along with other close friends, some of whom are with us now.
The trust she placed in all of us has been truly remarkable, and we all have taken that trust seriously, and solemnly.
A very short time ago, although it may seem a lifetime to our Cougar, she received the magical gift of a new, feline body. The beauty and strength of her new physical form is instantly evident to us all.
When some humans receive a gift of this kind, they are shocked, dazed, disoriented. And they quickly begin to miss the upright, opposable-thumbed, hairless form they left behind.
But not our Cougar.
Those of us who have been fortunate enough to work with, and train, and love her through these past weeks have seen her feline self blossom. It has filled that new body as if it were there, inside the Girl, all her life; just waiting for the right moment to explode to the surface.
The Cat is alive.
So, why are we here? Because the Human soul is very strong. And the human soul is a beautiful and wonderful thing. But in this particular case--of this Cougar, whose TRUE self has only now been discovered--the human soul is a curse. And curses must be removed--exorcised or transferred.
Once we discovered this was the case, I began searching for someone who could help us help our Cougar. What kind of spell can fight a curse--that is the destruction or removal of a soul?
But we are, as so often here at my house, extremely fortunate. For we have right here, one of the newest members of our family, a Faerie. She is my maid called Marsha, but she is also Indis of the Vanyar, Firstborn of the Elves. And when I asked her for assistance with our Cougar, she instantly began searching her books of magick and spirits to find an appropriate spell.
She has succeeded. And the casting of that spell, to remove the curse, is what has brought us together today.
Before turning these proceedings over to the Faerie Indis, is there anyone else here would like to say a few words to Stormie, or to all of us? Please speak freely.
Vodka Lionheart said: yes
stomie is vodka sister twin sister
and vodka is extremly proud of her for goin threw with this
JaiLeiNeysa Jie: I just have to say, I love the Cat deeply, and support her and love her in all that she does
Trina Varriale: Anyone else?
Vodka Lionheart said: id like to add i love you sis and will be with threw it all
CaraBeth Masala: nods
Peri Verino: Yes Mistress...please
ErinMaye Destiny: When can cat run in the grass with Kitten ;)
CaraBeth Masala: Peri and I support cat in all she wishes to do, and care for her
Peri Verino: *nods* We both love Stormie...
CaraBeth Masala: nods
Jade Claremont: I wish to say that I am proud of you Stormie...and very happy for you today
JaiLeiNeysa Jie: Mistress, would now or after be a good time to give StormieCat her gift?
Trina Varriale: I think after, Miss Neysa.
Trina Varriale: Thank you everyone. Before we continue, let me tell you that Faerie Indis of the Vanyar will be speaking partly in the Elven language. I will provide translations for you.
Indis, the Cat is yours to command. May the spirits be with you, and with us all.
Marsha Philly: Kvetha fircai
Trina Varriale: Greetings friends
Marsha Philly: When Miss Trina approached me with this problem I was highly skeptical. In all the ages, I had never heard of such a thing. I retreated to my fae home and spent days researching the ancient scrolls. Finally, I came upon a sory of great antiquity. I will now relate that story to you.
Near the end of the First Age, the dark enemy, Melkor the selfish ruled the Earth. His minions attacked and destroyed a small village. All were killed except a baby girl, who had been hidden. After the orcs left, a pack of wolves entered the village and found the baby. One wolf who had a litter at the time adopted the girl.
She was raised by the wolves, and became one of the pack. However, she could never really be one of them, despite their love.
The elves led a great host to the Earth in order to destroy Melkor. It was the War of Wrath, in which the elves joined with humans to fight the Dark Enemy.
One day the wolf pack came upon a faerie elf who was beseiged by a pack of wargs. The young wolf-girl set upon them and her pack followed. Despite their smaller size, the wolves managed to drive off the wargs and so save the elf maiden. Her name was Nimrodel.
The young wolf-girl told Nimrodel of her plight. Nimrodel took the human spirit of the wolf-girl and sent it to the halls of Mandos, keeper of the souls of vanquished elves. Her spirit dances with those of the elves to this day.
The wolfpack joined with Nimrodel to fight in the War of Wrath. They were all killed when Melkor broke the Earth at the end of the war.
I have learned how Nimrodel accomplished this feat, and will do so for Stormie today. Human spirits may not enter the halls of Mandos. Stormie and the spirit of the wolf-girl who was named Elda Garm will be the only humans there.
Now that you know the story, I will proceed.
Marsha Philly: Skolir nosu fra brisingel
Trina Varriale: Protect us from fire
Marsha Philly: I give Stormie an enchanted rose for her to hold in her mouth, tha she may not bite anyone after her transformation. Please hold it in your mouth Stormie. Thank you dear.
There be great powers unleashed. I will make a fae circle to attempt contain them. Please stand outside the circle.
During the incantations that follow, there was an amazing array of energies and forces released by the Faerie. At one point a power thunder/lighting storm surrounded us.
Marsha Philly: Waise heill!
Trina Varriale: Be healed!
Marsha Philly: Gath sem oro lam iet Stormie's dauthleiker isttali
Trina Varriale: Unite with the mist of Stormie's human spirit
Marsha Philly: I will now take Sormie's spirit to blessed Valinor. Please wait for my return.
(The Faerie took the soul up a blinding column of white light, and then returned.)
Marsha Philly: It is done.
Stormie...
Marsha Philly: Manin! Wyrda! Hugin!
Trina Varriale: Memory! Fate! Thought!
Marsha Philly: Frical onr eka eddyr
Trina Varriale: I am your friend
Vodka Lionheart: *purrs*
Marsha Philly: Eka fodhr ono Elda Meoi
Trina Varriale: I name you Great Cat
Marsha Philly: Stormie, do you remember?
Stormie Foxdale said: yes
stormie remembers
Marsha Philly: Jade, I sense the Elda Meoi will accept you now.
Jade Claremont nods
Marsha Philly: Please attempt to pet her.
Vodka...nuzzles sister
Vodka Lionheart: *purrs*
Jade Claremont strokes Stormie
Marsha Philly: Very well
stormie.....purrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Marsha Philly: I believe I can release her now.
The Faerie released the new cat, now named Elda Meoi, from her cage.
Jade Claremont: Congratulations Stormie!!
stormie nuzzles sister & Jade
Marsha Philly: Ganga fram Vinr-Alfakyn
Trina Varriale: Go forward Elf-friend
Marsha Philly: Se moranr ono finn
Trina Varriale: May you find peace
Jade Claremont smiles at Stormie
JaiLeiNeysa Jie pets stormie and purrs
stormie nuzzles kitten & Miss Neysa
ErinMaye Destiny nuzles Stormiecat's face
Peri Verino: Yay!! Well done Stormie!!
Emerald Aviatik: congratulations Stormie
Vodka Lionheart: vodka....nuzzles sister
Trina Varriale: Thank you so much, Faerie Indis.
Jade Claremont strokes Stormie behind the ears
Vodka......congrats sis
Trina Varriale: WriterOfPoetry, will you come forward, please?
stormie nuzzles faerie
vodka....i am very proud of you sister
WriterOfPoetry Oceanlane came forward and faced the audience.
Marsha Philly: WriteOf Poetry has prepared a poem for Stormie
WriterOfPoetry Oceanlane: Congrats Stormie
This is a poem I wrote for you
WriterOfPoetry reads: POEM -
YOUR JOURNEY STORMIE - TO BECOME A GREAT CAT
WRITTEN BY: WRITEROFPOETRY OCEANLANE C.2009
Oh Stormie on this day that your new journey of A GREAT CAT begins
and the new days of this new life shall be joyous without ends,
you will have nothing to fear because in fellowship you will be
and surrounded by loving family and happy joyous friends.
..........
You will never be alone dear sweet Stormie as a cougar
no matter how bad the times will be to you,
we will all be here to love and cherrish you always friend
on the days of grey and when you are feeling blue.
..........
And a Great Cat you will become and thrive like a mighty one
and running through the forest and passing the forest trees,
with your senses of the MIGHTY CAT you will have and always
hear the sounds of others and music of the forest on the breeze.
..........
You will always show great presence as you dwell from day to day
and you will always be thought of and cared for in love,
you will never be alone ever oh friend to us called Stormie
cared for by friends, the earth, and the skies above.
..........
Never forget this day oh Stormie when you have crossed over to CAT
your friends and love ones gave you love and caring,
never looking sad but all are loving you so near and dear so alive
and this day all of us around you and the forest will be sharing.
WOPO
end
Marsha Philly: That was beautiful
Trina Varriale applauds softly...
WriterOfPoetry Oceanlane: ty all
Jade Claremont: wow that was lovely
ErinMaye Destiny purrs softly
JaiLeiNeysa Jie: That was wonderful ;)
Trina Varriale: Ladies, Faeries, Cats, and Writer....
Peri Verino: *smles*
Trina Varriale: Thank you so much for coming today.
Peri Verino: very suitable
WriterOfPoetry Oceanlane: :)
Trina Varriale: Thank you especially to Marsha, who is Indis, our Faerie queen....
For making this such a beautiful and meaningful experience.
Marsha Philly: Thank you all for being here for Stormie
JaiLeiNeysa Jie kneels down and pets Stormie's thick fur
Jade Claremont: What wonderful day...what a blessing
Peri Verino: fusses Stormie
Trina Varriale: Thank you so much, Marsha. You must be exhausted.
Emerald Aviatik waves to Stormie from a distance..."you done good"
Marsha Philly: Thank you for giving me the opportunity
JaiLeiNeysa Jie: I have something to give Stormie that I made yesterday
Trina Varriale: OH yes, Neysa!
Neysa presented Stormie with a beautiful new jeweled collar.
Marsha Philly: I love you Miss
Peri Verino: *smiles*
WriterOfPoetry Oceanlane: ty all
Trina Varriale: Oh my goodness, come see....
WriterOfPoetry Oceanlane: Be safe
JaiLeiNeysa Jie: I believe her Mistress will enjoy this
WriterOfPoetry Oceanlane: see you all soon. Bye All!
JaiLeiNeysa Jie: Bye Writer! Thank You!
Trina Varriale: Bye Writer! Thank you!\
WriterOfPoetry Oceanlane: yw
Marsha Philly: Bye Writer, thank you so much
Trina Varriale: The most beautiful collar....
Marsha Philly: oh goodness
JaiLeiNeysa Jie: looks wonderful on her
Trina Varriale: Look closely at Stormie, everyone.
Marsha Philly: how beautiful
Trina Varriale: Bye everyone; I must run now. THANK YOU!
Marsha Philly: So must I. I am exhausted.
JaiLeiNeysa Jie nods
Emerald Aviatik: bye Stormie...it was great
JaiLeiNeysa Jie: was a lot of magic you performed today
Trina Varriale pets Stormie.... How beautiful you are.
Marsha Philly: Yes, it was taxing, to say the least.
Trina Varriale: Go sleep the sleep of the elves, Marsha.