Black Impermanence
Dark robes and a promise kept across two worlds.
An underworld escort
Black Impermanence, or Hei Wuchang, accompanies White Impermanence in Chinese folk religion. He is commonly called the Eighth Lord or General Fan, especially in Taiwan and southern Fujian. The pair arrest wandering spirits, escort the dead, and accompany the City God's inspection processions. These duties reflect the familiar organization of a human magistrate's office.
Appearance and stories
He is often short and sturdy, with a dark face, black official hat, dark robes, and an iron chain. Neither this contrast with his taller partner nor the words on their hats is uniform everywhere. Later folklore calls him Fan Wujiu and tells of his drowning while keeping an appointment with Xie Bi'an. The story expresses loyalty, but an early authoritative source for its full plot and names has not been established. The pair should therefore be read through regional traditions as well as popular imagery.
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