Betrothal Approval

Betrothal Approval
Type	Random Event

Event Dialogue

“	<X> and his wife <Y>, of your clan, seek your blessing in the marriage of their daughter, <Z> to <W>, son of the chieftain of the <A clan>.  <X> is pleased with the match, and with <W>'s bride price of 15 cows worth of goods. Allow the marriage only if <W> comes up with with additional gifts Bless the marriage Bless the marriage, and offer to pay 5 cows worth of additional gifts Disallow the marriage Suggest that <V> would be a better match to <Z>	”
–King of Dragon Pass

Consequences

• The clan's ring is the final arbiter on whether a marriage is allowed or not.  As such, they can certainly request a higher price in negotation, though this may make the groom's clan break off discussions.
• It should be obvious that disallowing marriage will cause bad feelings, both within the clan and without.
• Marriage is often a means to cement relations between clans, and showing a generous side certainly never hurts.
• However, some indivduals will think better of the ring if they truly care for them, and seek to find a better mate for them.