CHAPTER NINE
Greeta went to Farengar's study to se about getting more information about the dragons. Farengar gave her what information he had came across over the last few weeks since studying the Dragonstone. Also he gave her what books he had on the legend of the Dragonborns of old. Greeta took them back to her quarters and left them. She decided to go to Warmaiden's and talk to Adrianne about Hrongar's wedding gift.
"Adrianne, how are you today?" Greeta greeted.
"Thane, it's good to see you. I'm busy as ever." Adrianne responded. "What can I do for you today?"
"I wanted to ask you to make a dragon bone battle axe. It's to be Hrongar wedding gift."
"I'm curious, why dragon bone?" Adrianne asked.
"Dragon bone is much stronger than any other material, but it's also much lighter as well." Greeta explained. "Just think how deadly it would be in his hands. As strong as he swings the one he currently has, the lighter, stronger dragon bone axe would be even deadlier." Greeta explained.
"Hmm, I see your point. I'll need you to bring me some bones. When do you need it?"
"I have plenty of bone stored in Dragonsreach; I'll get them as soon as I leave here. I'll need it finished by our wedding day. Can you have it ready by then?" Greeta said.
"Of course, I'll have my husband work on my other orders and I'll start on yours as soon as you bring me the bones." Adrianne stated.
"Thank you, I'll be sure to pay you well. I'll be back in a few minutes." Greeta left for her quarters.
Hrongar watched as Greeta entered Farengar's study. While she was busy talking to the wizard he quietly slipped out and went down to the Wind District. He turned to go up to see Eorlund at the Sky Forge.
"Ah, Eorlund, I have a very important job for you." Hrongar said as he clapped the old man on the shoulder.
"What kind of job, Hrongar?"
"I need you to make me a wedding ring for my bride-to-be. I want it to be silver with a diamond in the center and a sapphire on each side of the diamond. Then I need a silver dagger with a sapphire in the center of the hilt on each side. I have all the materials here in this satchel that you should need." Hrongar explained.
"You must really love this woman to have something this expensive made?" Eorlund joked.
"You have no idea, friend."
"I understand, I love my Fralia greatly as well." Eorlund smiled. "I have them finished in time."
"If you need anything else, just let me know." Hrongar offered.
The palace was busy with the preparations for the wedding. They had a very short time to get things ready. The kitchen staff was creating a menu for the wedding feast, sending out orders for extra food and ingredients they needed. Other servants were tasked with making an ordering the decorations for the palace. Proventus was sending out invitations to all the nobles in the hold. Farengar was tasked with creating a magical light show off the great porch the night of the wedding. The royal dressmaker was brought in to get the measurements of the happy couple for their wedding attire. The whole of Dragonsreach was a buzz with excitement of the upcoming wedding. Even the city seemed happy about the wedding. It was something wonderful in the midst of the current situation of Skyrim.
With all the activity going on, the week passed quickly. All the preparations were done. The main hall was decorated with flowers everywhere. The banners had been washed and hung again. Bards were brought in from Solitude to provide music and song. Blackbriar Reserve was brought in from Riften. Maven herself showed up, it was definitely a chance to promote her new take-over of Honningbrew Meadery. Jarl Balgruuf wanted his brother to have a grand wedding; he waited a long time for him to marry.
Hrongar and Balgruuf were in the Jarl's quarters getting dressed for the wedding.
Balgruuf kept teasing his brother about married life, but Hrongar took it all in stride.
"I'm happy for you Hrongar. Greeta will be good for you. She is a beautiful woman. She's is smart, courageous, and capable of fighting by your side. She may even be able to reign in that temper of yours as well."
"Thank you, brother. Well I believe we are ready to head down a start this wedding."
The two men went downstairs to wait for Greeta. Soon ooh's and ahh's were heard as Greeta started down the stairs. Her hair was down and a silver sapphire circlet was upon her brow. Her dress was silver with long belled sleeves. A dark blue dragon was embroidered on her gown. It started at the hem and spiraled upward with the head ending at the bodice. When Hrongar saw her, he was filled with love and pride.
"I've never seen a sight more beautiful than she is today." He said.
Then they were wed. Balgruuf toasted the new couple and the feast began. The feasting went on for hours. After dark everyone retired to the great porch to see the show Farengar had planned. It was a wonderful display. Farengar even managed to pull off a flying dragon illusion. You could here the cheers coming from the city below as they watched the show as well.