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Kira's Wedding - Part 1

9/5/2021

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Sometimes I’m amazed at the stories my imagination creates when I let it fly freely. This is a story of an unusual wedding that plays out in 426 in the Carpathian Basin, in a Hun village. Of course, I couldn’t time travel to witness the ceremony myself, I had had to rely on my imagination.
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Wedding in the Carpathian Basin in 426

The Hun village resembled a beehive, buzzing with excitement. It was the wedding day of the chief’s daughter of the Wolf Clan to the nephew of King Rua, the strongest warrior of the Horse clan. Unlike most arranged marriages when the bride and groom meet on their wedding day, Kira and Tula knew each other since they were babies. Their families visited each other’s villages often to strengthen the alliance between the clans. To their fathers’ delight, Kira and Tula fell in love when they were teenagers.

 The wedding day was the happiest yet most stressful day of their lives. They’d been prepared for the crucial test before the marriage ceremony but knowing that their clan’s future depended on their success, heavily weighted on their shoulders. Tula stood on the heavy carpet of the guest Jurta, a tent-like structure that was built in the Hun villages across the land. The wooden frame covered by heavy animal hides provided comfortable homes and protection from the elements for the people of the clan. “Are you done, mother?” he asked growing impatient as his mother fussed over his outfit.

“I’m done,” his mother said taking a step back, looking at her handsome boy with admiration.

“Son,” his father looked up. Sitting on a large pillow, he calmed his nerves by sipping alcoholic Kumis, the Hun’s favorite drink of fermented horse milk. “Our clan’s future depends on you today.” He continued.

“Not helping!” his wife shouted. “Don’t you see he’s nervous enough already?”

“I know, but…” the middle-aged man grumbled. “The unity between the two clans is vital to our survival. If the spirit of the ancestors decide to make them fail the test, we’re doomed. My clan doesn’t have enough warriors to protect us.”

“I know.” Tula’s mother sighed. “But it’s up to the great spirit of the ancestors now.”     

At the other side of the village, Kira pulled the heavy leather door covering aside and glanced at the Jurtas that were lined up in a semicircle, leaving a broad plaza in the middle. She glanced up at the tall wooden pole that stood in the center of the square. It had intricate designs carved into it and was painted with brilliant colors. On top of the pole stood a giant carved falcon called Turul. It was a sacred symbol, the protector of the Hun clans, standing with wings open wide as if it were getting ready to take flight. That’s where I’ll have to prove that the right man was chosen to be my mate. Kira thought letting the door cover slide back into place. She turned and started pacing on the thick carpet-covered floor of the Jurta, anxiously wringing her fingers. Soft light coming from the opening at the ceiling shone on her green, delicately decorated calf-length tunic that she wore with loose black trousers.

 “You’re going to wear a deep path on that rug!” her mother laughed, a beautiful, statuesque, dark-haired woman who slowly rose from a curved sofa-like piece of furniture. “You have nothing to be nervous about. Tula is a good man. He’ll make you happy. And besides, I told you what to expect on your wedding night, and the medicine woman trained him well. He knows what to do.”

“Mother!” Kira exclaimed, feeling embarrassed. “I’m not worried about that part. I’m worried about failing the test and turning myself into a pariah. People in the village will never let me forget if I fail.”
​© Erika M Szabo, 2021

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23 Comments
Cindy J. Smith
9/8/2021 19:08:56

Wow this is awesome...I can almost hear the tipsy ladies giggling as the dressed the blushing bride. Can't wait for the next installment.

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Erika M Szabo link
9/8/2021 19:17:41

I'm so glad you're enjoying the story! Yes, fermented horse milk could be quite strong. My dad's friend made it by the ancient recipe when I was very young. Once my dad took me with him when visited his friend, and I watched them getting stupid drunk in no time :)

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SEGUN OGUNYEMI
9/9/2021 16:03:14

Awesome story! Despite the worry heart of the mother, she had to encourage Kira. It's good to rewrite the story here.

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Yin Cang
9/9/2021 16:25:09

Such a very interesting story. You are a very good writter. Please keep on writing and creating stories.

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Erika M Szabo
9/11/2021 07:26:52

Thank you for your kind words!

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Sincere Michael
9/9/2021 16:39:20

Expecting to read the continuation how the marriage feast went for kira, if it's a successful one or another shameful kind of marriage.

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Erika M Szabo
9/11/2021 07:27:25

You'll find out in the next part :)

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Phebe
9/9/2021 16:49:56

This is an interesting story. Please, make this story in to readable materials.

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Azua Rachel
9/9/2021 17:00:37

Different from what I expected but interesting as well. Good style of writing and I enjoy it

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Erika M Szabo
9/11/2021 07:27:55

Awesome!

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Shantel
9/9/2021 17:20:16

I am already hooked from the short snippet I have read. I can't wait for the rest of the installments! Looking forward to them.

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Erika M Szabo
9/11/2021 07:28:18

Great! Coming soon!

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Oluwabukola
9/9/2021 17:39:26

Interesting write-up, the writing is clear, concise and creative. The description is vivid, I enjoyed every bit of it, can't wait to read the full story. Thank you for sharing.

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Erika M Szabo
9/11/2021 07:28:54

Thank you for reading it and taking your time to leave a comment!

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Anderson
9/9/2021 17:46:54

I can tell this will be a wedding to remember! The bride is rightfully excited :)

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Storm
9/9/2021 17:54:52

I can't help but feel like something weird will happen in this wedding. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

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Erika M Szabo
9/11/2021 07:29:21

Yup, coming soon!

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Iamdahmmy
9/9/2021 17:56:55

I love this story because it has to do with wedding. This type of wedding is foreign to me though. I can't wait to read how it all went for Kira. Please, post the rest of the story. don't keep us in suspense

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Grace Oladejo
9/9/2021 18:00:14

Wow! Can't wait to see if she successfully go through her marriage rites. The story is suspense filled. Thank you

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Sylvia
9/9/2021 18:04:01

I wonder what the giant carved falcon is for. I can tell it is very important to the wedding.

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Erika M Szabo
9/11/2021 07:30:45

The Falcon is important to the tribe, it is the protector of the people

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Lucase
9/9/2021 18:41:53

Wow, fantastic and easy to read. I got attached to this piece already, keep it up

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Clavince
9/9/2021 18:48:58

What a build up! This is going to be a huge wedding!!

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