入府之礼 ·
Before the lantern-lit gates of House Dizhou, every arrival is guided by ritual and intent. This passage records the customs observed by those who seek entry, ensuring that each guest steps into the House with respect, clarity, and sincerity. May those who enter add a quiet thread to the continuing heritage of Dizhou.
I.
Before approaching the lantern-lit gates, one shall first consult the Registry of Faces, lest the visage sought has already taken residence within these ancient halls.
II.
Should the name remain unclaimed within the Registry, one must send word through private counsel to inquire whether House Dizhou is presently receiving new guests beneath its watchful lanterns.
III.
If the House permits passage, the guest shall step forward upon the timeline of Dizhou to mark their arrival. This first trace of presence shall serve as acknowledgment of entry, where the guest gently makes known their arrival to the House and becomes part of its unfolding record.
No formal declaration is required beyond this act of presence; for within Dizhou, to be seen is already to be acknowledged. Upon arrival being noted, the guest shall also place the Candle Stamp—the House’s quiet seal of acceptance—as the official mark of a new member, to be used upon their introduction across the timeline of Dizhou.
IV.
Upon arrival being noted, the guest shall offer a brief account of self, that the House may glimpse the spirit behind the name, and the sincerity carried within their entrance into Dizhou. At this stage, matters of birth and profession shall remain unspoken, for they are not yet required at the threshold.
Once acceptance is granted, the guest shall submit their House Record—comprising their name, date of birth, and the rhythm of their coming month—into the Records of Dizhou, that the House may preserve its living memory.
Thus it is written: every soul who crosses these gates becomes a quiet stroke upon the ever-unfolding scroll of House Dizhou, carrying the Candle Stamp as their first signature within its lineage.