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Unlike their descendant the [[Valorèin]], [[The Ûlèum]] was widely practiced after receiving the blessing of both mates parents. | Unlike their descendant the [[Valorèin]], [[The Ûlèum]] was widely practiced after receiving the blessing of both mates parents. | ||
Due to [[ | Due to [[Lifemates (Valorèin)|Lifemates]] psionic bonds, '''Elder Valorèin''' [[Lifemates (Valorèin)|Lifemates]] rarely wander far from one another. [[Lifemates (Valorèin)|Lifemates]] remain connected beyond death: | ||
If one mate dies, the other cannot leave the planet where their partner perished without both souls [[Transcendance|Transcending]]. The [[Soul-Tether]] ensures lifelong loyalty and strengthens their mental stability. | If one mate dies, the other cannot leave the planet where their partner perished without both souls [[Transcendance|Transcending]]. The [[Soul-Tether]] ensures lifelong loyalty and strengthens their mental stability. | ||
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Unlike most species, the Elder Valorèin—and other members of the [[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik Species Family]]—possessed extremely short [[Fertility Cycle (Valorèin)|fertility cycles]]. An Elder Valorèin could reproduce for only five days, every five to ten [[Lethurèan Standard Calendar|Lethurèan Years]] (or every thirteen to twenty-seven [[Terran Calendar|Terran Years]]). This infrequency, combined with their long lifespans and low numbers, made each new birth a momentous event in their society. | Unlike most species, the Elder Valorèin—and other members of the [[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik Species Family]]—possessed extremely short [[Fertility Cycle (Valorèin)|fertility cycles]]. An Elder Valorèin could reproduce for only five days, every five to ten [[Lethurèan Standard Calendar|Lethurèan Years]] (or every thirteen to twenty-seven [[Terran Calendar|Terran Years]]). This infrequency, combined with their long lifespans and low numbers, made each new birth a momentous event in their society. | ||
Elder Valorèin reproduce like most [[Mammaloid|Mammaloids]], through vaginal-penile sexual intercourse. They are strictly monogamous, with each individual having only one sexual partner—known as their [[Lifemate]]—for their entire life. '''Elder Valorèin''' reach sexual maturity at sixteen [[Lethurèan Standard Calendar|Lethurèan Years Old]], though [[Zelka]], do not become fertile until 500 [[Lethurèan Standard Calendar|Lethurèan Years Old]] (or 1,388 [[Terran Calendar|Terran Years Old]]). | Elder Valorèin reproduce like most [[Mammaloid|Mammaloids]], through vaginal-penile sexual intercourse. They are strictly monogamous, with each individual having only one sexual partner—known as their [[Lifemates (Valorèin)|Lifemate]]—for their entire life. '''Elder Valorèin''' reach sexual maturity at sixteen [[Lethurèan Standard Calendar|Lethurèan Years Old]], though [[Zelka]], do not become fertile until 500 [[Lethurèan Standard Calendar|Lethurèan Years Old]] (or 1,388 [[Terran Calendar|Terran Years Old]]). | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||