All been arranged

[atyourservices]

Marriage for love is a such a modern concept. In the past, marriage was
recognised as a social contract. Unions were entered into for many
reasons: to obtain property, to unite families, to carry on a bloodline,
et cetera. Whatever the reason, congratulations, you're getting married!

HOW IT WORKS:
❧ Post a comment with your character's name, canon, and any preferences.
❧ If there's a specific set of circumstances you like best, set the scene.
❧ Or leave your comment blank and let others use RNG to choose the scenario. Feel free to mix and match.
❧ Please note the prompts below are merely suggestions and you're more than welcome to come up with your own situation.
❧ Have fun!


POSSIBLE REASONS FOR MARRIAGE:
① Station → You come from a royal, noble, or otherwise distinguished family who has chosen a suitable spouse for you.
② Feud → You are being married to put an end to the bitter enmity between your two families.
③ Economics → Your economic state and/or your station will improve through the union, though one of you may be marrying down.
④ Empire → You and your spouse are merging your businesses and/or property to create something more influential or profitable.
⑤ Tribute → You have been offered as a gift or appeasement, alternately you're the spoils of war.
⑥ Bloodline → Carrying on your distinguished family name has fallen to you and the equally well-bred spouse of your family's selection.
⑦ Disapproval → Your marriage has been arranged to keep you away from the person with whom you truly wish to be.

POSSIBLE SCENARIOS:
① First meeting → This is the very first time you're meeting your future spouse.
② Courtship → To get to know each other and encourage affection, your family has approved of you going on dates.
③ Engagement party → Be it a huge, formal affair or a small, intimate get together, you're celebrating (or pretending).
④ Wedding day → The big day!
⑤ Reception → The big party!
⑥ Wedding night → Every meme needs a smut prompt, right?
⑦ Honeymoon → Where will you go with your new spouse and what will you do there?

Comments

[ephemerous]

[To say Nahyuta was apprehensive at being sent off to some far-flung country, with only a small retinue to see him along, was an understatement. Though he was used to travelling for both spiritual and diplomatic purposes, it had never been for something so personal as his future marriage, which had always seemed like such a far-off prospect. Still, he enjoyed his letters with Lioriley; she was intelligent, witty, and if word was to be believed, very beautiful. Yet he disliked the eventuality of marriage with her if it would mean being separated from his family, even with all his father's assertions that everything would be fine, and that a journey to meet his fiancee for himself would set any concerns to rest.

Dhurke's enthusiasm for a future daughter-in-law aside, Nahyuta decided he'd treat this just like any of his other visits to foreign kingdoms, and that he would go because it was both his duty, and his spiritual purpose. He had spent much of the journey brushing up on the Lunari language, culture and customs. Dressing for the cold wasn't a problem -- Khura'in is a mountainous nation, and bitterly cold in winter -- so he comes dressed in a heavy white shawl and surcoat.

As he enters the castle, he looks the picture of serene, diplomatic poise. It's only when he spots Lioriley that his expression shifts into a soft smile. He returns the bow.]

The pleasure is mine, Princess Lioriley. May the blessings of the Holy Mother be received by you and your fair kingdom.

[invigorates]

We are honored to have you in our home. I am glad you arrived safely and without issue. [ She says as she waves one of her hands, silently indicating that any lingering servants are free to continue on with their daily tasks. No need to stand there stupidly now that the Prince has formally arrived. She then takes a step forward, no longer utterly entranced by the beauty of the man that had entered the castle. ]

I am sure you are hungry after such a long journey. Our chefs are working diligently as we speak. In the meantime. [ She cocks her head to the side, smiling. ] Would you care for a tour of the castle? 'Tis to be your home soon enough. And it will give us time to talk properly while we wait, hm?

[ephemerous]

[At the mention of food, Nahyuta seems to brighten, and he inclines his head.] Thank you. I cannot wait.

[He means that sincerely. Having meals in foreign countries, to him, is one of the highlights, and he's heard good things about Lunari cuisine.]

Yes, please show me around. This castle is quite different to Khura'in's palaces, so I would like to acquaint myself with it -- and with you, now we may finally speak in person.

[invigorates]

Of course. It should not take too long. [ They've been preparing it for a while already, in hopes that it would be done not long after his arrival. With any luck, nothing will go wrong.

In the meantime, they have quite a tour ahead of them. Lioriley moves to stand beside him, intentions set on hooking her arm around his as they walk - assuming there is no Khura'inese tradition that says that's not allowed or something. Either way, she leads him up a few steps to a pair of large wooden doors, currently being opened by two armor-clad Lunari. Everything about the castle is simple in design, with few embellishments. Royalty they may be, but they see little need for useless trinkets.

There are a lot of books, though. Even in the grand hall they step into. Beside the thrones are tomes, as well as what seems to be a scholar working at a desk off to the side. He starts to stand when they enter, but Lioriley quickly waves him back down. ]

I would like to see the castles of Khura'in myself. 'Tis a shame I have not had the chance to visit yet.