The stage was set..Or rather the Glen was set.

A parade of lights danced along the path from the city gates all the way to the glen. Light spheres of every color imagination floated in a guiding path, bobbing and swaying with no attachment. These little spheres of light were not light bulbs but fashioned from magic. If touched a person would find their fingers slipping through the light with nothing but a light feeling of warmth. The spheres themselves can be moved and even toyed with as one would a bubble.

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Once the lights get to the clearing the colorful lights burst out in no particular pattern, weaving and lighting around the trees and booths. Near the booths tables have been set up with fruits to feast on and fruity drinks of various sorts. Sorry there will be no boozing it up tonight!

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Near the tables are crowns of flowers for the women guests and antler dressings for the men. Or vice versa if you wish it! These items are tokens from The Unknown.

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Past the circle of booths the lights dance and eventually circle around where two large stacks of wood have been prepared for the bonfires. There is reasonable space between the two piles of wood for people to gather and sit. Centered in the middle and a bit behind the bonfire are two tree thrones waiting to seat the new May Queen and Her (or his) Green Man.

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The Lady of Ceremonies, our lovely Governor Fionna Helston al-Amat, will be hosting. Along with last years May Queen, Rekah Illyriana, they will crown this years New May Queen and Green Man. Special crowns have been even crafted for the new May Queen and Green Man. Even for the old May Queen and the Lady of Ceremonies!

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/kattstrife/Events/Beltane_2012/crowns_maygreen.jpg (Green Man and May Queen's Crowns)

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/kattstrife/Events/Beltane_2012/crown_rehak.jpg (Rekah's Crown)

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/kattstrife/Events/Beltane_2012/others.jpg (The Royal Courts Crowns)

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/kattstrife/Events/Beltane_2012/fio-1.jpg (Flower Crown for Fio)

After the crowning the New May Queen and Green Man will light the bonfires and the party will begin. Upbeat music to move your feet too and firedances who will be weaving and cutting through the crowd with their awe-inspiring movements with one of the more dangerous elements. Fire.

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((the collection thread

People are welcomed to and encouraged to post in this thread if they are unable to make it May 4th. ...Heck you are welcome to post even if you are going to be there!

Any questions are suggestions please feel free to PM Katt.))