The Curse (Valorîin): Difference between revisions

'''The Curse''' is a vampiric affliction placed upon the [[High Valorèin]] following their rebellion against the [[Sherok]]. This tragic legacy affects adult Valorèin, forcing them to consume blood for survival. While once a proud and pure race, the [[High Valorèin|High Valorèin's]] defiance led to their fall, the ravaging of their society, and led to temporary enslavement under the [[Malisik]], [[Morai|Malismorai]], and his other overlords.

   | universe=[[Lethurèa]]

   | affected_species=[[Valorèin]], [[Shemèin]], [[Zekarin]]

   | origin=Placed upon the [[High Valorèin]] by the [[Sherok]] as retribution for their rebellion

   | notable_cases=Various [[Shemèin]] and Rampant [[Valorèin]]

|caption-image1=Rampant Male Valorèin|counter_measures=Regular blood consumption, [[The Binding (Valorèin)|Binding Ritual]], [[The Ûlèum]]}}

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.

The Curse begins to manifest as [[Valorèin]] reach maturity:

* Without regular consumption of blood, affected Valorèin experience debilitating symptoms:

== 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 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]].

* '''Exile and Danger''': Shemèin are seen as a grave threat to Valorèin society. Most are exiled or hunted, as their acceptance of the Curse makes them dangerous and an affront to their culture.

* '''[[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 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 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 Itslémwé|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.

* '''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.

* '''The Creature''': Many Valorèin refer to their dark urges as "the creature," a constant inner battle they must face.

* [[Valorèin]]

* [[The Ûlèum]]

* [[The Binding (Valorèin)|The Binding]]

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