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| cure=None (Only mitigated through Soul-Tethering or controlled feeding) | | cure=None (Only mitigated through Soul-Tethering or controlled feeding) | ||
| notable_cases=Various [[Shemèin]] and Rampant [[Valorèin]] | | notable_cases=Various [[Shemèin]] and Rampant [[Valorèin]] | ||
|caption-image1=Rampant Male Valorèin|counter_measures=Regular blood consumption, [[The Binding (Valorèin)|Binding Ritual]], [[The | |caption-image1=Rampant Male Valorèin|counter_measures=Regular blood consumption, [[The Binding (Valorèin)|Binding Ritual]], [[The Ûlêum]]}} | ||
== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
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== Alleviation == | == Alleviation == | ||
'''The Curse''' has two known methods to cure it: | '''The Curse''' has two known methods to cure it: | ||
* '''[[The | * '''[[The Ûlêum]]''': 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 cured of the Curse's ravages. | * [[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. | ||
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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 It'slâmwâ|The Call]]. | * '''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'slâmwâ|The Call]]. | ||
* '''Taboos and Traditions''': Rituals like [[The | * '''Taboos and Traditions''': Rituals like [[The Ûlêum]] 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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* [[Sherok]] | * [[Sherok]] | ||
* [[Gozog'nok]] | * [[Gozog'nok]] | ||
* [[The | * [[The Ûlêum]] | ||
* [[The Binding (Valorèin)|The Binding]] | * [[The Binding (Valorèin)|The Binding]] | ||