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== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
The | The [[High Valorèin Rebellion]] against their celestial precursors, the [[Sherok]], marked a turning point in their history. Though they sought freedom and self-determination, their actions led to devastation on a massive scale, with hundreds of billions of Sherok perishing in the conflict. As retribution, the Sherok placed a curse upon the High Valorèin, transforming their physiology and forever binding their survival to the consumption of blood. | ||
== Effects == | == Effects == | ||
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== The Shemèin == | == The Shemèin == | ||
Valorèin who become '''[[Shemèin]]''' do not merely succumb to '''the Curse'''—they embrace it. By giving in to "the creature," they willingly surrender to the darker aspects of their being. These individuals forsake [[Call of | Valorèin who become '''[[Shemèin]]''' do not merely succumb to '''the Curse'''—they embrace it. By giving in to "the creature," they willingly surrender to the darker aspects of their being. These individuals forsake [[Call of It'slémwé|The Call of It'slémwé]], the guiding force of the afterlife, and instead embrace the abyssal darkness of [[Gozog'nok]]. | ||
* '''Transformation''': Shemèin lose their psionic bond to the [[Vistrum]], cutting them off from the emotional and sensory connection shared by other [[Valorèin]]. | * '''Transformation''': Shemèin lose their psionic bond to the [[Vistrum]], cutting them off from the emotional and sensory connection shared by other [[Valorèin]]. | ||
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== Alleviation == | == Alleviation == | ||
'''The Curse''' has | '''The Curse''' has two known methods to cure it: | ||
* '''[[The Ûlèum]]''': An intimate and sensual bonding ritual that strengthens the connection between two mates of [[Valorik|Valorik Species]] or [[Near-Valorik|Near-Valorik Species]]. This practice is considered both sacred and taboo. | * '''[[The Ûlèum]]''': An intimate and sensual bonding ritual that strengthens the connection between two mates of [[Valorik (Species Family) (Species Family)|Valorik Species]] or [[Near-Valorik|Near-Valorik Species]]. This practice is considered both sacred and taboo. | ||
* [[The Binding (Valorèin)|'''The Binding''']]: A mystical ceremony that intertwines the minds and souls of two individuals, creating a deep spiritual bond known as the [[Soul-Tether]]. Bound individuals are | * [[The Binding (Valorèin)|'''The Binding''']]: A mystical ceremony that intertwines the minds and souls of two individuals, creating a deep spiritual bond known as the [[Soul-Tether]]. Bound individuals are cured of the Curse's ravages. | ||
== Cultural Impact == | == Cultural Impact == | ||
The Curse profoundly shapes Valorèin society: | The Curse profoundly shapes Valorèin society: | ||
* '''Spiritual Struggles''': Valorèin view the Curse as a test of their will and character, striving to resist the lure of bloodlust and maintain their connection to [[Call of | * '''Spiritual Struggles''': Valorèin view the Curse as a test of their will and character, striving to resist the lure of bloodlust and maintain their connection to [[Call of It'slémwé|The Call]]. | ||
* '''Taboos and Traditions''': Rituals like [[The Ûlèum]] are often seen as relics of an ancient past, while [[The Binding (Valorèin)|The Binding]] remains a cornerstone of their cultural identity. | * '''Taboos and Traditions''': Rituals like [[The Ûlèum]] are often seen as relics of an ancient past, while [[The Binding (Valorèin)|The Binding]] remains a cornerstone of their cultural identity. | ||
* '''Division and Fear''': Those who accept the Curse and become [[Shemèin]] are regarded as traitors to their kind, an enduring reminder of the sins of their ancestors. | * '''Division and Fear''': Those who accept the Curse and become [[Shemèin]] are regarded as traitors to their kind, an enduring reminder of the sins of their ancestors. | ||
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* [[Valorèin]] | * [[Valorèin]] | ||
* [[Sherok]] | * [[Sherok]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Gozog'nok]] | ||
* [[The Ûlèum]] | * [[The Ûlèum]] | ||
* [[The Binding (Valorèin)|The Binding]] | * [[The Binding (Valorèin)|The Binding]] | ||