Ceremony of Eternal Bonding
Eternal Bond is the marriage system in A Realm Reborn. Revealed in E3 2014, Any two players will be able to show their devotions to each other by getting married or "Eternal Bonded". Players will be to marry whoever they want, regardless of gender, race, region or allegiance. Married players will not only have a memorable ceremony with their friends but also receive special commemorative items depending on their Plans.
The main in-game utility of Eternal Bond is that player will be able to teleport to the aetheryte closest to their partner by activating their Eternity Ring.
- Eternal Bond was introduced in patch 2.45.
Requirements
Players can register for Eternal Bond in the Mog Station.
Players must complete the quest The Ties that Bind by talking to Claribel in East Shroud (x17,y18).
- Players must have at least one class at level 50.
- Players must first complete the main scenario quest The Scions of the Seventh Dawn.
- Players must form a party of two with their partners.
- Players and their partners must both be in the East Shroud.
- Players and their partners must equip themselves with Promise Wristlets. Players can acquire the wristlets in the Mog Station.
Players must reserve a time slot for the ceremony and are able to send out 40 guest invitations per player.
Plans
There are 3 tiers of Eternal Bond, Standard Plan, Gold Plan and Platinum Plan. Standard Plan is free, Gold Plan is $10 per player ($20 total) and Platinum Plan is $20 per player ($40 total).
Standard Plan
Standard Plan is Free.
Rewards:
Eternity Ring, Garments of Innocence (Undyable), Eternity Cake, /Embrace (Emote) and new hairstyles.
Few Ceremony decoration, cutscene and music choices.
Gold Plan
Gold Ceremony cost $10 per player or ($20 total).
In addition to everything Standard players receive, Gold couples will receive dyeable wedding clothes, Ceremony Chocobo mount, and extra decoration, cutscene, and background music choices for the ceremony. Item for attending guests (demon giftbox minion?). Ability to book your wedding slot 1 hour ahead of Standard couples.
Rewards:
Eternity Ring, Garments of Passion (Dyable), Ceremony Chocobo (2-seat mount), Eternity Cake, /Embrace (Emote), new hairstyles and Demon Box for up to 80 guests.
More Ceremony decoration, cutscene and music choices.
Ability to book your wedding slot 1 hour ahead of Standard couples.
Platinum Plan
Platinum Ceremony cost $20 per player or ($40 total).
Rewards:
Eternity Ring, Garments of Passion (Dyable), Garments of Devotion (Dyable with special details), Ceremony Chocobo (2-seat mount), Eternity Cake, /Embrace (Emote), new hairstyles and Demon Box for up to 80 guests.
Most Ceremony decoration, cutscene and music choices.
Ability to book your wedding slot 1 hour ahead of Gold couples and 2 hours ahead of Standard couples.
Ceremony Registration
You can schedule the time and date of the ceremony by talking to Etoinelle at Chapel entrance.
Registration times are different depending on the level of your Plan. Registration for Platinum couples begin on Friday 1AM PST (4AM EST), Gold couples begin on Friday 2AM PST (5AM EST) and Standard couples begin on Friday 3AM PST (6AM EST).
Each venue reservation is for a 2 hour block. Players can register for up to 2 weeks ahead of the ceremony.
Ceremony of Eternal Bond
The Ceremony of Eternal Bond takse place at the Ivory Chapel inside The Sanctum of the Twelve.
Style
The Lover's Kiss (Choir Moogle), The Spinner's Hand (Officiant of the Graces), and The Solemn Oath (Officiant of the Vows). Each is presided over by a different officiant, who brings a distinct feel to the proceedings.
Decoration
Players have the choices of decorating their venues. Standard has a single option, Gold has 3 options and Platinum has 5.
Procession and Recession
Procession
- Enter the Ivory Chapel on foot.
- Enter the Ivory Chapel seated upon an enchanted gondola.
Recession
- Leave the Ivory Chapel on foot.
- Leave the Ivory Chapel riding a chocobo.
Gold and Platinum couples can change procession cutscenes.
Music
Gold and Platinum couples can make changes to the ceremony music.
Day of the Ceremony
Guests must have the invitation in your inventory to attend the Ceremony.
When the scheduled time for the ceremony arrives, you and the other guests may enter the venue by speaking with Etoinelle. Upon declaring yourself to Etoinelle, you will be shown to a room to await the ceremony.
The ceremony proper commences 40 minutes (Earth time) after doors open, or earlier at the hosts' discretion. For this reason, it is recommended that guests arrive at the chapel as soon as possible. The ceremony will require a maximum of two hours (Earth time) from start to finish. If for any reason you cannot arrive on time, assuming that the ceremony is still in progress, you may enter at any time.
When the couple has completed preparations, guests will be directed to the main hall, and the ceremony will begin.
As a guest, you may appear in cutscenes during the course of the ceremony. As such, please ensure that your appearance is as you desire ahead of time.
Ceremony Proceedings
The ceremony will proceed as follows:
- The couple make their entrance.
- An address is given to guests in attendance.
- The blessing and exchange of rings.
After the exchange of rings, the reception will begin, during which time you can mingle with the other guests and the newly joined couple.
Guests are also free to move about during the proceedings.
Items
Other Items
- Eternity Cake - A furnishing available to all Plans.
- Ceremony Chocobo - A 2-seated chocobo mount available to couples of Gold and Platinum Plans.
Armor
Item | Icon | Level | Item Level | Requirement | Slot | Defence | Magic Defence | Dyeable | Requirement |
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Bootlets of Eternal Devotion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Feet | 4 | 9 | Yes | Platinum Plant | |
Bootlets of Eternal Innocence | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Feet | 4 | 9 | No | Standard Plan | |
Bootlets of Eternal Passion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Feet | 4 | 9 | Yes | Gold and Platinum Plans | |
Boots of Eternal Devotion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Feet | 4 | 9 | Yes | Platinum Plant | |
Boots of Eternal Innocence | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Feet | 4 | 9 | No | Standard Plan | |
Boots of Eternal Passion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Feet | 4 | 9 | Yes | Gold and Platinum Plans | |
Gloves of Eternal Devotion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Hands | 4 | 9 | Yes | Platinum Plant | |
Gloves of Eternal Innocence | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Hands | 4 | 9 | No | Standard Plan | |
Gloves of Eternal Passion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Hands | 4 | 9 | Yes | Gold and Platinum Plans | |
Gown of Eternal Devotion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Body | 6 | 13 | Yes | Platinum Plant | |
Gown of Eternal Innocence | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Body | 6 | 13 | No | Standard Plan | |
Gown of Eternal Passion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Body | 6 | 13 | Yes | Gold and Platinum Plans | |
Slacks of Eternal Devotion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Legs | 6 | 13 | Yes | Platinum Plant | |
Slacks of Eternal Innocence | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Legs | 6 | 13 | No | Standard Plan | |
Slacks of Eternal Passion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Legs | 6 | 13 | Yes | Gold and Platinum Plans | |
Tailcoat of Eternal Devotion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Body | 6 | 13 | Yes | Platinum Plant | |
Tailcoat of Eternal Innocence | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Body | 6 | 13 | No | Standard Plan | |
Tailcoat of Eternal Passion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Body | 6 | 13 | Yes | Gold and Platinum Plans | |
Tights of Eternal Devotion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Legs | 6 | 13 | Yes | Platinum Plant | |
Tights of Eternal Innocence | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Legs | 6 | 13 | No | Standard Plan | |
Tights of Eternal Passion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Legs | 6 | 13 | Yes | Gold and Platinum Plans | |
Veil of Eternal Devotion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Head | 4 | 9 | Yes | Platinum Plant | |
Veil of Eternal Innocence | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Head | 4 | 9 | No | Standard Plan | |
Veil of Eternal Passion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Head | 4 | 9 | Yes | Gold and Platinum Plans |
Accessories
Item | Icon | Level | Item Level | Requirement | Slot | Defence | Magic Defence | Materia Slots | Requirement |
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Eternity Ring | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Ring | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standard, Gold and Platinum Plans | |
Promise of Devotion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Bracelets | 0 | 0 | 0 | Platinum Plan | |
Promise of Innocence | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Bracelets | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standard Plan | |
Promise of Passion | 1 | 1 | All Classes | Bracelets | 0 | 0 | 0 | Gold Plan |