Epithets

This is a list of certain Penglai Epithets that are traditionally used, along with their meanings.

Appropriate
Something that is in the place it should be, morally and physically, and is in good working order
August
Of high-born blood
Beryl
Incorruptible
Bronze
Liable to 'rust' and decay
Brown
Used only of foreigners, and correctly, only of Amberites.
Cloud
At the Ruling Level - ie, a Cloud Castle is a castle used for high-level administration
Honourable
Ritual word of compliment used when others might be taken as a statement of position
Improper
The antonym of Appropriate. Even one part of the whole out of order can make something improper
Loyal
An insult for one of Rank, as they are assumed to be Loyal. A compliment to one aspiring to Rank
Lucky
Within the Realm of the Empire of Penglai
Scholarly
One who has passed all necessary exams to begin the path of promotion
Warm
one of the many cardinal elements that make up a person. They may be 'cool watery pig', for example.

Clothing

Because Penglai never wastes anything, the same style of thinking applies to clothing, temple decoration, and the like. In Penglai, a picture is a thousand words.

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