Rampancy (Valorèin): Difference between revisions
 Cdjensen94 (talk | contribs) |
Cdjensen94 (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "High Valorèin Rebellion" to "Elder Valorèin Rebellion") m |
||
| (3 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
| type=Neurological/Psionic Degeneration | | type=Neurological/Psionic Degeneration | ||
| universe=[[Lethurèa]] | | universe=[[Lethurèa]] | ||
| affected_species=[[Valorèin]], [[ | | affected_species=[[Valorèin]], [[Elder Valorèin Rebellion|Post Rebellion]] [[High Valorèin]], [[Old Valorèin]] | ||
| cause=Failure to bond, blood deprivation, partial Valorèin heritage | | cause=Failure to bond, blood deprivation, partial Valorèin heritage | ||
| stages=Onset → Intermediate → Late Stage (Irreversible) | | stages=Onset → Intermediate → Late Stage (Irreversible) | ||
| Line 26: | Line 26: | ||
* Physical '''tremors''', nausea (unusual for [[Valorèin]]), and hypersensitivity to light and sound. | * Physical '''tremors''', nausea (unusual for [[Valorèin]]), and hypersensitivity to light and sound. | ||
* Gums recede, elongating into '''fangs'''. | * Gums recede, elongating into '''fangs'''. | ||
* Loss of '''[[Call of It' | * Loss of '''[[Call of It'slâmwâ|It'slâmwâ's Call]]''' (spiritual connection to the afterlife). | ||
* Episodes of '''hysteria''', manic laughter, and involuntary convulsions. | * Episodes of '''hysteria''', manic laughter, and involuntary convulsions. | ||
| Line 47: | Line 47: | ||
=== What Does Not Cause Rampancy === | === What Does Not Cause Rampancy === | ||
Contrary to some beliefs, '''losing a bonded mate does not cause Rampancy'''. Instead, the surviving mate will either: | Contrary to some beliefs, '''losing a bonded mate does not cause Rampancy'''. Instead, the surviving mate will either: | ||
* '''[[Transcendance|Transcend]]''' with their partner, their souls passing into [[It' | * '''[[Transcendance|Transcend]]''' with their partner, their souls passing into [[It'slâmwâ]] together. | ||
* '''Gradually lose the will to live''', often dying within a short period due to heartbreak and spiritual depletion. | * '''Gradually lose the will to live''', often dying within a short period due to heartbreak and spiritual depletion. | ||
| Line 55: | Line 55: | ||
* '''[[The Binding (Ritual)|The Binding Ritual]]''' – The safest and most accepted way to prevent Rampancy by forming a [[Soul-Tether]]. | * '''[[The Binding (Ritual)|The Binding Ritual]]''' – The safest and most accepted way to prevent Rampancy by forming a [[Soul-Tether]]. | ||
* '''[[The Ûlèum]]''' – A more extreme and '''taboo''' method, [[The Ûlèum]] is an intense sexual bonding act that can forcibly '''stabilize a rampant individual''' if performed in time. | * '''[[The Ûlèum]]''' – A more extreme and '''taboo''' method, [[The Ûlèum]] is an intense sexual bonding act that can forcibly '''stabilize a rampant individual''' if performed in time. | ||
* '''Regular Blood Consumption''' – Blood-drinking, particularly from a bonded mate, can slow | * '''Regular Blood Consumption''' – Blood-drinking, particularly from a bonded mate, can slow Rampancy's progress. However, this is only a temporary measure. | ||
* '''Mercy Killing''' – Once Rampancy reaches a certain stage, the only humane option is to '''put down the afflicted''', as they cannot be reasoned with. | * '''Mercy Killing''' – Once Rampancy reaches a certain stage, the only humane option is to '''put down the afflicted''', as they cannot be reasoned with. | ||
| Line 62: | Line 62: | ||
* '''Suicide as an Alternative''' – Some Valorèin choose '''ritual suicide''' rather than succumbing to Rampancy. | * '''Suicide as an Alternative''' – Some Valorèin choose '''ritual suicide''' rather than succumbing to Rampancy. | ||
* '''Fear of Malis' Claim''' – It is believed that those who fall to Rampancy are '''claimed by Malis''', the god of evil, and their souls never reach [[It' | * '''Fear of Malis' Claim''' – It is believed that those who fall to Rampancy are '''claimed by Malis''', the god of evil, and their souls never reach [[It'slâmwâ]] (the afterlife). | ||
* '''Ties to The Curse''' – Rampancy is viewed as the ultimate consequence of failing to resist [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]]. | * '''Ties to The Curse''' – Rampancy is viewed as the ultimate consequence of failing to resist [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]]. | ||
== Famous Cases of Rampancy == | == Famous Cases of Rampancy == | ||
* '''[[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]]''' – A once-honored Valorèin warrior who succumbed to Rampancy and had to be killed by his own squadmate. | * '''[[Delkar Pavarii|Delkar]]''' – A once-honored Valorèin warrior who succumbed to Rampancy and had to be killed by his own squadmate. | ||
* '''[[Merik Teslek|Merik]]''' – Nearly fell into Rampancy multiple times, saved only by the memories of [[ | * '''[[Merik Teslek|Merik]]''' – Nearly fell into Rampancy multiple times, saved only by the memories of [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Princess Mêra]] and his vow. | ||
== Related Concepts == | == Related Concepts == | ||
| Line 74: | Line 74: | ||
* [[The Ûlèum]] – A taboo alternative to prevent or reverse Rampancy. | * [[The Ûlèum]] – A taboo alternative to prevent or reverse Rampancy. | ||
* [[Soul-Tether]] – The permanent bond between Valorèin lifemates. | * [[Soul-Tether]] – The permanent bond between Valorèin lifemates. | ||
* [[It' | * [[It'slâmwâ]] – The afterlife where Valorèin souls are meant to transcend. | ||
* [[Transcendence]] – The state of a bonded mate after death. | * [[Transcendence]] – The state of a bonded mate after death. | ||