The formal investiture ceremony took place in early spring at the Continental Assembly hall. Aria had argued against elaborate ceremony, preferring to simply begin the work. But Master Corinne insisted that formality served important purposes.
"The healing community needs to witness this transition," Corinne explained. "From informal coordination to official directorship. It legitimizes your authority and signals the Assembly's commitment to restoration programs."
The ceremony was mercifully brief. Aria stood before the assembled representatives and took a formal oath to serve all territories equitably, to prioritize patient welfare above political considerations, and to maintain the highest standards of healing practice.
