The Binding (Valorèin): Difference between revisions
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== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
The Binding has strict requirements: | The Binding has strict requirements: | ||
* '''Species Restriction''' – The ritual can only be performed between '''[[Valorik]]''' or '''[[Near-Valorik]] Species'''. | * '''Species Restriction''' – The ritual can only be performed between '''[[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik]]''' or '''[[Near-Valorik (Species Family)|Near-Valorik]] Species'''. | ||
* '''Gender Requirement''' – Participants must be '''biologically opposite individuals'''—a male and a female. | * '''Gender Requirement''' – Participants must be '''biologically opposite individuals'''—a male and a female. | ||
* '''Officiants''' – Two elders, one from each mate's lineage, must preside over the ceremony. | * '''Officiants''' – Two elders, one from each mate's lineage, must preside over the ceremony. | ||
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== [[The Binding]] vs. [[The Ûlèum]] == | == [[The Binding]] vs. [[The Ûlèum]] == | ||
The Binding Ritual is the '''culturally accepted''' method for forming '''[[ | The Binding Ritual is the '''culturally accepted''' method for forming '''[[Lifemates (Valorèin)|Lifemates]]''', whereas [[The Ûlèum]] is considered '''taboo'''. | ||
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== Cultural Significance == | == Cultural Significance == | ||
The Binding is one of the most '''honored traditions''' among the Valorèin. It represents: | The Binding is one of the most '''honored traditions''' among the [[Valorèin]]. It represents: | ||
* '''The Ultimate Commitment''' – Once bound, mates can '''never be separated''', even in death. | * '''The Ultimate Commitment''' – Once bound, mates can '''never be separated''', even in death. | ||
* '''A Cure for The Curse''' – Binding prevents the onset of [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]], an affliction that turns adult Valorèin into '''blood-hungry creatures'''. | * '''A Cure for The Curse''' – Binding prevents the onset of [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]], an affliction that turns adult Valorèin into '''blood-hungry creatures'''. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* The Binding is considered so sacred that '''breaking the bond is impossible'''—attempting to sever a Soul-Tether is believed to result in spiritual '''madness or death'''. | * The Binding is considered so sacred that '''breaking the bond is impossible'''—attempting to sever a Soul-Tether is believed to result in spiritual '''madness or death'''. | ||
* The High Valorik phrase used in the ritual dates back '''millions of years''' and is one of the oldest recorded Valorèin texts. | * The [[High Valorik (Language)|High Valorik]] phrase used in the ritual dates back '''millions of years''' and is one of the oldest recorded [[Valorèin]] texts. | ||
* Some Valorèin believe that the '''first Binding''' was performed by the '''[[Ancient Ones (Valorèin)]]''', divine beings who shaped early [[Valorèin]] civilization. | * Some [[Valorèin]] believe that the '''first Binding''' was performed by the '''[[Ancient Ones (Valorèin)|Ancient Ones]]''', divine beings who shaped early [[Valorèin]] civilization. | ||
[[Category:Rituals]] | [[Category:Rituals]] | ||
[[Category:Lethurèa universe]] | [[Category:Lethurèa universe]] | ||
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