A UNION BENEATH THE LANTERNS

[Moenah 1069]

A UNION BENEATH THE LANTERNS 

 

[!] Spread all throughout Almaris, a red packet decorated and laced with golden embroideries was sent out to the whole city of Yong Ping and the citizens of its allies. Each packet’s contents included an invitation, written on rice paper in elegant Li-Wen calligraphy for those fluent in it, and common translation provided beneath it, detailing an event to take place in Yong Ping. For those who received special invitations, not only would they receive the flyer, but included along with it was a portrait of a couple, painted and drawn in the traditional Li-Ren style.

 

 

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[!] A signature lies in the corner of the painting, signed in Li-Wen by a Chen Wenping, (but OOCly made by Mona herself ;-D)

 

[!] The following people would receive said special invitations:

 

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The King and Queen of Norland, and their people ( @DAENGIE, @teawithsarah )

The King and Queen of Haense, and their people ( @Rudi, @Maevlin )

The Sheikhs of the Fakhr Tribes and their Tribesmen ( @Nestro_Miner, @tadabug2000, @AquaticWolf, @Boomboxdoom23)

Gail Cordius, his kin, and the people of Talon’s Port ( @camocat9 , @Demon_Lilly)

The Icathian Company ( @ColdPepsi )

The Tianrui and Watanabe Family ( @Moo_bot, @Kimika )

The Chen Family ( @crazedpudding, @Temporal, @Rapture)

Qin Chao and his kin ( @Disklexia )

Vivian Maelstorm ( @Flayns )

Athri Onfroi Belrose ( @neoroseo )

 

 

It is with the utmost excitement that Yong Ping invites you all- citizen, friend, and ally- to celebrate the first marriage within its borders, the union of Xiahong, eldest son of the Li family, and his beloved partner, Wu Zhelan. The procession and ceremony observed will be much like a festival in scale, following the customs native to Li-Guo itself:

 

親迎 / Qinying - The procession from the groom’s house to obtain his partner. The streets will be decorated in red and gold as they and the congregation advance on to the temple.

 

入府 / Rufu - Entering the gates of the temple, the couple will conceal their face with a silk fan, symbolizing modesty and goodness.

 

沃盥 / Woguan - The couple will wash their hands with flowing water, symbolizing the purity and sanctity of the wedding ceremony.

 

同牢 / Tonglao - Eating one piece of meat from the same vessel, symbolizing the bonding of the new couple.

 

合卺 / Hejin - Drinking from merged winecups, symbolizing the beginning of couple combining to become one.

 

Following the ceremony at the temple, the congregation will join the newlyweds and their families to a large banquet at the teahouse, before they retire to their new residence.

 

Signed by,

 

Li Xiahong, Minister of Rites, and Wu Zhelan

 

Spoiler

OOC: Friday, March 19th

6:30 PM EST in Yong Ping!

 

[tadabug2000 4922]

Yunya of the Chen Family scans over the personal invite, a clear smile coming to her face as she'd call to the others there at home and show them. "I can't wait."

[camocat9 1024]

Gail Cordius scans over the invitation to the wedding as he receives it, cracking a wide smile, "This will be my first time traveling to the city of Yong Ping! I'm quite excited to see how they've advanced..."

[Moo_bot 775]

Ren of the Tianrui Family reads over the personal invite, a smile settling on his features. He heads to inform the rest of the house, making mental notes in advance of the preparations needed.

[RoamingRonin 635]

"Hm...I guess my invitation got lost." He sighs.