#dang hu

[927roses-and-stuff]

Not me wanting to write a multi-chapter re-write fic of Raya and the Lasy Dragon that is essentially mostly the same thing but everything from the different "tribes" and character dynamics are more detailed. Oooh but also dragon re-designs. Also making Kumandra into a bunch of islands instead of just whatever tf that map showed because SEAsians is comprised mostly of islands and shoreline countries are you fucking with me. I also want to write about the missing six years, the different people Raya probably met, develop her character a bit more, delve more into Kumandra, its lore, and the different “tribes” and what’s happening there, and even the backstories of all the other characters and what they were doing while raya was on this 6 year mission. Oooh, and expanding the ending after the dragons would be cool.

I also wanna take a look and see if i can make heart, fang, spine, tail, and talon, more coded to just a couple of south east asian countries (e.g heart would be more laos and thailand-coded, while the other four represent different seasian countries as well) ranther than just having them all be vaguely south east asian but there’s like 11 SEAsian countries and even choosing which ones to combine together to keep the five main tribes is problematic in of itself because SEAsian countries and cultures are so different, and separating them like that has Kumandra fall apart because it’s all just SEAsian without any discenibility to different SEAsian cultures. Also, I’m Filipino, so my bias towards my home country will be something I have to be aware of and keep in mind, just in general, but especially for this take.

But anyway, these are just my thoughts. No hate to this movie, I just think it could be better if it was more detailed and had more time to develop outside of the standard 2 hours. Yeah, I know this movie just came out, but whatever. If anyone would like to collab and help with writing this, especially SEAsian creators, feel free to dm me!

Edit: If you dm me, that is giving you and I permission to rant to each other about this and I hope you're ready bc the amount of thoughts I have is a lot and barely coherent when written

[ravinray]

Raya and the Last Dragon: The Five Clans

Disney Media and Entertainment Division released some information about the five clans of Kumandra, either about the clans themselves, their chiefs, or a landmark.

Clan Tail

Resourceful and independent, the people of Tail are accustomed to looking after themselves with little interference from the rest of the five lands of Kumandra. Featuring Patti Harrison as the Tail Chief.

Clan Spine

The people of Spine in Kumandra are fierce warriors who thrive in the snowy mountains of the kingdom. Led by their chief, voiced by Ross Butler.

Clan Talon

In the dangerous floating market of Talon, Dang Hu offers safety to a curious Sisu. Featuring Awkwafina as the voice of Sisu and Lucille Soong as the voice of Dang Hu.

Clan Fang

The cool and calculating chief of the Fang Lands and mother to Raya’s nemesis Namaari, Virana leads her people with fierce pragmatism. Featuring Gemma Chan as the voice of Namaari and Sandra Oh as the voice of Virana.

Clan Heart

Young Raya looks up to her beloved father Benja, Chief of the Heart Lands. Benja, the legendary Guardian of the Dragon Gem, is an idealistic and bold visionary who seeks to reunite the fractured kingdom of Kumandra and restore harmony. Featuring Daniel Dae Kim as the voice of Chief Benja.

[isitbussinjanelle]

so i was today years old when i found out that the old lady who tricked sisu in talon was dang hai’s mom...

[nerdychaoscherryblossom]

Raya and Namaari's Victory Celebration (Part 2 of 2)

Hello. This is my second part of Raya and Namaari's Victory Celebration and the sixth and final entry in the Rayaari series. Previously on Rayaari series, Raya and her friends invite the three tribes, who brought the Tail Chief back to life, to the victory celebration at Heart. What would happen if something happens? Let's find out and see what happens. And make sure to like and reblog.

*At the throne room, the quartet band plays festive music as Raya and her friends and family celebrate the Druun's defeat then the banner says "Congratulations". Tuk Tuk and the Serlots play nice*

Spine Chief: Raya, I can't thank you enough for blasting the Druun away again.

Raya: No problem, Spine Chief. I was glad that you're still active.

Spine Chief: Aw, shucks. I'm just the person who still lives.

Tail Chief: Raya, thank you ever so much for bringing me back to life. How can I ever repay you?

Raya: I don't know, but actually, I think you'll repay me for, you know, being friends.

Tail Chief: Oh. I see. Good answer, princess. Good answer. *chuckles*

Chief Virana: I know Namaari believed in you, but I'll admit. I had my doubts.

Raya: And now?

Chief Virana: I'm glad she has you for a friend.

Raya: Thanks, Chief Virana.

Chief Benja: I'm glad you luckily invited them, my dewdrop.

Raya: Thanks, Ba.

*Namaari tells the joke to Dang Hai*

Namaari: Why do beetles have huge booties?

Dang Hai: I don't know. Why?

Namaari: Because they explode after they fart.

Dang Hai: *laughs like J. Jonah Jameson* Oh, that's good. That's very good, Princess Namaari. You really crack people up sometimes.

Spine Chief: *shows Raya her cloak and hat* I believe those belong to you.

Raya: *takes her cloak and hat* You found them. You found my cloak and hat. Thank you ever so much.

Spine Chief: It's my pleasure.

*Raya kisses Spine Chief on the cheek*

Spine Chief: *gasps* Raya!

Raya: Oh! I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that. I'm such a binturi. I'm really, really sorry.

Spine Chief: Raya. If you're gonna kiss me, do as you wish.

*Raya becomes shy and her skin glows red as she faints*

Spine Chief: Raya? Raya, can you hear me? Come on, wake up, please. Oh, dear. I think I just made her faint.

*Raya wakes up and kisses Spine Chief right in the mouth as they moan*

Namaari: Whoa. They kiss.

Dang Hai: Of course they kiss. And that's true love's kiss. Come here, Princess Undercut.

*Namaari and Dang Hai share a kiss*

Tong: Oh, that's romantic.

General Atitaya: You still think you need true love? Come here, big man.

*Tong shares a kiss with General Atitaya*

Tail Chief: Well, I guess true love wins Kumandra.

General Wahn: Yes, it does, Tail Chief. On the contrary, I think that true love's kiss might sound like a great idea, but...

*Tail Chief kisses General Wahn right in the mouth as they both moan*

Raya: *whispers to Spine Chief* I love you. You got a real name?

Spine Chief: My real name? Oh. Yes, of course. It's Yen. My real name's Yen.

Raya: Wow. I love that name.

Tail Chief: I'm called Xian.

General Wahn: Xian. That's such a lovely name.

Spine Chief: Raya, my lovely lone rider, will you be my queen?

Raya: Oh, Yen. Of course I'll be your queen.

Spine Chief: Look, the fireworks.

*At night, the fireworks go off as people exclaim and cheer*

Raya: Man, those look beautifully, colorfully awesome.

Spine Chief: Yes.

Raya: *sighs* I feel very happy.

Spine Chief: I know. So, what happens now?

Raya: How would you feel about growing a beard?

*Spine Chief lets out a beast growl as he and Raya chuckle*

Raya: *whispers to Spine Chief* I love you, Yen.

Spine Chief: I love you too, dep la.

Raya: As promised, we'll be married to each other.

Spine Chief: That sounds like an incredible idea. Chief Benja, do the honors.

Chief Benja: Of course. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join two kingdoms divided by fear. Today, you teach us we're not defined by where we are from, but by whom we love. The rings, please.

*Little Noi and Ongis give the rings to Raya and Spine Chief. Raya puts the ring on the Spine Chief's ring finger. Spine Chief puts the ring on Raya's ring finger*

Chief Benja: Do you, Raya, take Yen...

Raya: I do.

Chief Benja: And do you Yen take...

Spine Chief: I do.

Chief Benja: Then I pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride.

*Raya and Spine Chief kiss as people cheer*

Sisu: That's my best friend.

Pengu: I know, Sisu. They're finally married.

Jagan: This is the happiest moment of our lives.

Pranee: Wow. This is romantic.

Amba: *sniffles* I'm glad Raya fell in love.

Chief Benja: I'm really proud of you, my dewdrop. You're finally married to the Spine Chief.

Namaari: Take care of yourself, dep la. We'll visit Heart every day.

*One year later, Spine Chief enters the room as he carries two newborn babies*

Spine Chief: Raya, look. We have a son and a daughter.

Raya: Oh, they look adorable after I was pregnant. We'll call our son Sirinan and our daughter Mayari.

Spine Chief: That's like a good idea. Hold our son and daughter.

*Raya feeds Sirinan and Mayari to her breasts. Sisu, Pengu, Jagan, Pranee and Amba appear*

Sisu: Good morning, Raya. You're finally the queen of Heart. And Yen, congratulations on being the king of Heart.

Pengu: Congratulations, Raya. You have a son and a daughter. Your father's the grandfather and Virana's the grandmother. We're all in your debt.

Pranee: Raya, thank you for saving Kumandra from the Druun.

Raya: You're welcome.

Jagan: I'm really proud of you. And I'll always remember you. So, please, have fun being the queen.

Raya: We will.

Spine Chief: Thanks.

Amba: Well, I guess we have time to go.

Sisu: Don't worry. We'll see you at the christening. *winks* Goodbye.

Raya and Spine Chief: Goodbye, Sisu.

Sisu: Let's go.

*Sisu and her siblings fly around Kumandra*

Raya: Thank goodness. It's all over at last.

Spine Chief: No. It's not over. It's just a new beginning.

*Raya and Spine Chief kiss each other and they all live happily ever after*

*THE END*

[nerdychaoscherryblossom]

Raya and Namaari's Victory Celebration (Part 1 of 2)

This is my fifth entry in the Rayaari series. After the Druun were defeated and Kumandra was unified, Raya and Namaari have decided to have a victory celebration as she, Namaari and Atitaya invite the other kingdoms in Kumandra such as Spine, Talon, and Tail. Enjoy. And don't forget to like and reblog. Also, this takes place after Raya pet the serlots.

*Raya rides on Tuk Tuk, Namaari rides on Buwan, General Atitaya and General Wahn ride on ride on their other two serlots as they travel to Tail with Sisu, Pengu, Jagan, Pranee and Amba*

Raya: Well, this is the place. Let's bring the Tail Chief back to life.

General Atitaya: Sounds good, Princess Raya.

Raya: Stay here, Tuk Tuk. We'll be right back. Shouldn't take too long.

*Raya, Namaari, General Atitaya, General Wahn, Sisu, Pengu, Jagan, Pranee and Amba enter the kingdom as they find the Tail Chief's skeleton*

Sisu: Here it is. The Tail Chief's skeleton.

Raya: So that's how she died from starving.

General Wahn: That's right, Princess Raya. And that was a long time ago. You have the gem, right?

Raya: Yes. It's reassembled.

General Wahn: Oh. That's good.

Raya: Ready?

Pengu: I'm ready.

Raya: Be careful, don't break her skeleton.

*Pengu places the Tail Chief's skeleton carefully to the ground*

Sisu: All right. Let's bring her back to life.

*Sisu and her siblings recite in Filipino as they bring the Tail Chief back to life. Afterwards, the Tail Chief floats down to the ground and opens her eyes as she looks around*

Tail Chief: Whoa. Where am I?

Raya: You're in Tail.

Tail Chief: Who are you?

Raya: Perhaps you don't remember me. I'm Raya.

Tail Chief: Of course you're Raya. I'm the Tail Chief. *shakes hands with Raya* By the way, why did you all bring me back to life?

Raya: Because we had to so you died from not eating lots of food.

Tail Chief: Of course I did. I would've been completely hungry. Almighty dragons. *bows to the dragons*

Raya: Jagan, the Tail Chief's hungry.

Jagan: Of course. Here, have skewers of meat.

Tail Chief: Yes! Finally!

*Tail Chief eats skewers of meat*

Tail Chief: Oh, it tastes good that I haven't eaten in years. *swallows and belches* Excuse me. So, what can I do for you, Raya?

Raya: We're having a victory celebration tonight and you're properly invited. What do you say?

Tail Chief: Hmm. That sounds like a brilliant idea, but okay. I'll take that as a yes.

Raya: She said yes.

Pranee: Oh, that's wonderful. Now, let's go to Spine and see if their chief still lives here.

Raya: Do you know where the Spine Chief lives?

Tail Chief: Spine, I think.

Raya: Then let's go.

Amba: Let me help you, Tail Chief.

*Raya, Namaari, General Atitaya, General Wahn, Sisu, Pengu, Jagan, Pranee, Amba and the Tail Chief exit the kingdom. Raya and the Tail Chief hop on Tuk Tuk, Namaari hops on Buwan, General Wahn and General Atitaya hop on other two serlots. They ride to Spine with the Dragons. At Spine, the guards see Raya and her friends approach as they open the gate. They have arrived and hop off their animals. The gem glows as Sisu, Pengu, Jagan, Pranee and Amba hold the gem and turn into humans*

Pengu: Wait, is there something wrong with my skin? *gasps* Oh, my goodness. We're humans! Hey, Raya! We're humans like ourselves! And look how close our butts are! *Raya stifles her laughter* Oh. I know it's funny, but it's true.

Raya: Okay, first of all, I'm not trying to be humorous, but that's how Sisu said.

Sisu: Really? Oh, that's right. Anyway, can we just get the Spine Chief?

Raya: Oh, right, of course.

*Raya enters the throne room*

Raya: Hello, people of Spine. Raya of Heart has just arrived. And I'm looking for the Spine Chief.

Spine Guard: No problem. Chief! There's someone who wishes to meet you!

*Spine Chief walks to Raya*

Spine Chief: Wow. Raya. Welcome. *hugs and pats Raya* I was afraid you might never come back with the Dragon Gem.

Raya: Hello, Spine Chief. I was hoping that you'd be invited to the victory celebration.

Spine Chief: Of course. I'd love to visit the celebration and I love parties.

Raya: Come, there's someone I'd love to show you. Oh, Boun, Noi, Ongis and Tong are in Heart.

Spine Chief: Oh, man. That's fantastic, Raya.

Raya: Thanks, man. *Spine Chief chuckles* Come.

Spine Chief: Right behind you, Princess Raya. Hey, I'm sorry Dang Hai and I broke the Gem six years ago.

Raya: It's all right. I accept your apology.

*Raya and the Spine Chief exit the throne room as Spine Chief sees her friends*

Spine Chief: Almighty dragons. *bows to them*

Sisu: Wow. Greetings, Spine Chief.

Spine Chief: So, where should we head to?

Raya: To Talon.

Sisu: All right.

Spine Chief: Talon it is.

*Raya and Spine Chief hop on Tuk Tuk, Namaari and Tail Chief hop on Buwan, General Atitaya and General Wahn hop on the other two serlots. They ride to Talon as Sisu, Pengu, Jagan, Pranee and Amba turn back into dragons and follow Raya and her friends to Talon. At Talon, the gate opens as Raya and her friends hop off their riders*

Raya: All right. This is the place. Namaari and I will find Dang Hai and his mother.

*Raya and Namaari enter Talon as they search for Dang Hu and Dang Hai*

Raya: Dang Hai!

Namaari: Dang Hu!

Dang Hai: We're right here. Welcome back, Raya. I heard that you're approximately inviting the other tribes.

Raya: Hello, Dang Hai. Would you and your mother like to come to Heart with me and Namaari?

Dang Hai: Yes, we'd really love to.

Dang Hu: Raya, dear, where have you been?

Raya: We've been inviting the other tribes to Heart for the victory celebration.

Dang Hu: That's wonderful. We'll come.

Namaari: Then let's go to Heart.

Dang Hai: Oh, and by the way, I heard that you sacrificed yourself for Namaari.

Raya: Thanks.

*Raya, Namaari, Dang Hai and Dang Hu exit Talon. Dang Hai and Dang Hu meet the dragons and bow to them*

Dang Hai and Dang Hu: Almighty dragons.

Sisu: Wow, I never thought Dang Hai and Dang Hu would still be alive. Anyway, let's go to Heart.

*Raya hops on Tuk Tuk, Namaari hops on Buwan, General Atitaya and General Wahn hop on the other two serlots. Spine Chief hops on Sisu, Dang Hai and Dang Hu hop on Pengu, and Tail Chief hops on Pranee. They all ride to Heart. At Heart, they have arrived and hop off their riders*

Raya: All right. We've arrived.

Spine Chief: Congratulations, Raya. You've just invited us to the victory celebration.

*Chief Benja, Chief Virana, Tong, Little Noi, Boun and Ongis approach Raya and her friends*

Chief Benja: Welcome home, dewdrop. So, how'd it go?

Raya: It went perfect.

Chief Benja: I'm glad you're still alive, Spine Chief.

Spine Chief: Thanks, Chief Benja. I knew you'd count on us.

Boun: Tail Chief? Is that you? Wow, welcome back to the living.

Spine Chief: Tail Chief? I thought I'd lost you.

Tail Chief: Hey, don't worry. I was brought back to life.

Chief Virana: Oh. *hugs Tail Chief* I can't believe you're back. And look at you. You're still alive.

Spine Chief: Yes, Chief Virana. I'm still alive.

Tail Chief: *hugs Boun* I missed all the food so much. And now I'm brought back to life.

Boun: Oh, you poor lady. You must be hungry.

Little Noi: *babbles* Tail Chief, hungry.

Tong: That's right, Noi. She was hungry. And wow. It's such an honor to meet you for the first time, Spine Chief.

*Tong and the Spine Chief hug each other*

Spine Chief: Thanks, Tong.

*A band of Ongis meet Spine Chief*

Spine Chief: Oh. Hey, there. You don't seem too mischievous.

*A little Ongis jumps onto the Spine Chief as he pets it*

Spine Chief: Wow, you're just as adorable as your parents. *to Raya* I have a real confession, Raya. *his voice breaks* Dang Hai and I broke the Dragon Gem six years ago. Your father should've just made you catch the Gem, and none of this would have ever happened. We're really sorry. If it's not too late... please forgive us.

Raya: That's all I ever wanted to hear. It truly was.

*Spine Chief and Dang Hai hug Raya as they chuckle*

Raya: *whispers* My boys.

*Sisu, Pengu, Jagan, Pranee and Amba turn into humans again*

Chief Benja: All right, everyone. We have plenty of food. Let's all go inside and have a victory celebration.

*Raya, Namaari, Chief Benja, Chief Virana, Spine Chief, Tong, Tail Chief, Boun, Dang Hai, Dang Hu, Noi, Ongis, Sisu, Pengu, Jagan, Pranee and Amba enter the kingdom*

*TO BE CONTINUED...*

Stay tuned for Part 2!

[running-on-raindrops]

How interesting that Dang Hu is Dang Hai’s mother. I can’t help but wonder, given her sinister nature and reputation, if Dang Hu murdered her son or if his death was only an accident.