Ceremony of Eternal Bonding
Introduction
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 next to their partner with their Eternity Rings.
The ceremony takes place at the Sanctum of the Twelve (North of The Hawthorne Hut in the East Shroud).
- Eternal Bond was introduced in patch 2.45.
Once Bonded, players can divorce by speaking to the Ceremony Alcolyte.
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 (Quest).
- 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 Bonding
The Ceremony of Eternal Bonding takes 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 your ceremony arrives, both you and your partner, along with any guests in attendance, may enter the venue by speaking with Etoinelle. Please be reminded that only those who possess an invitation may attend the ceremony. This requirement also extends to you and your partner, who must be in possession of your blank invitations.
Please be warned that the ceremony will be postponed if both you and your partner do not finalize wedding preparations in the dressing room within 20 minutes (Earth time) of the doors opening.
During the ceremony, you and your partner will receive eternity rings in exchange for your promise wristlets. On the day of the ceremony, please ensure that you have your blank invitation, your wristlet, and one free slot in your inventory. If you are unable to receive your eternity ring, the ceremony will be postponed and you will be required to reschedule.
Upon arriving at the venue, you and your partner will be shown to separate dressing rooms to attire yourself and finalize the ceremony plan.
The ceremony proper will commence no later than 40 minutes (Earth time) into the two-hour reservation.
Although the venue is reserved for two hours, the ceremony may conclude earlier.
Ceremony Proceedings
After you and your partner have finalized the ceremony plan in your respective dressing rooms, you will have another 20 minutes (Earth time) before the ceremony commences. If you do not wish to wait however, you may begin immediately by ringing the eternity bell.
The dressing room is the last place where you may attire yourself prior to the ceremony. Please ensure that your appearance is as you desire ahead of time.
The ceremony will proceed as follows:
- You and your partner will make your entrance.
- An address is given to guests in attendance.
- The blessing and exchange of rings.
Ordinarily, the ceremony will proceed through its stages at a predetermined pace. If both you and your partner ring the eternity bell, however, you may move to the next stage without waiting.
After the exchange of rings, the reception will begin, during which time you, your partner, and your guests may mingle.
Please note that the ceremony requires a maximum of two hours (Earth time) from start to finish.
When the ceremony has ended, you may report to Claribel to complete the special quest The Ties that Bind and receive rewards according to your service plan.
Anniversary
Anniversary was introduced in patch 4.4.
Players can register the date engraved on their eternity rings at the Sanctum of the Twelve, allowing them to reaccept the quest The Ties that Bind.
- Players may only reaccept this quest on or after the day of their anniversary.
- Players may only undertake this quest for their anniversary once per year.
Registering an Anniversary
Players must form a party with their partner and, with eternity rings in their inventories, speak with Hawu Bajihri together at the Sanctum of the Twelve in the East Shroud (X:17.5 Y:18.4).
- In the event a player and their partner are in different time zones, it is possible their anniversaries may be set to different dates.
Confirming Anniversary Dates
Players can speak with Hawu Bajihri at any time to confirm the date of their anniversary. A one-time notification will also be sent to players the next time they enter the East Shroud or any of the following areas on or after the day of their anniversary:
Reaccepting the Quest
When reaccepting the quest The Ties that Bind, players will start from the ceremony planning stage of the quest. Furthermore, players will have access to all options available to the platinum plan, regardless of the plan selected for their first ceremony.
- Players will not receive new ceremonial garments, eternity rings, ceremony chocobo whistles, Jandelaine's tokens, or magicked prisms (heart).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootlets of Eternal Devotion |  |
1 | 1 | All Classes | Feet | 4 | 9 | Yes | Platinum Plan |
| 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 Plan |
| 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 Plan |
| 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 Plan |
| 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 Plan |
| 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 Plan |
| 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 Plan |
| 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 Plan |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |