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'''The Ûlèum''' is a deeply intimate and culturally significant practice among the [[Valorik|Valorik Species]], particularly the [[Valorèin]]. It involves intense, consensual sexual intercourse between mates and is considered both '''taboo and archaic''' within modern [[Valorèin]] society. Ûlèum is not merely an act of passion; it is a sacred and powerful practice capable of forming a lifelong connection between mates. It is often compared to the [[The Binding (Valorèin)|Binding]], which is a more commonly accepted method for establishing the [[Soul-Tether]]. Despite its potency, Ûlèum is controversial, with many considering it a remnant of an ancient era.

{{Ritual

| name=The Ûlèum

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| type=Intimate Bonding Ritual

| universe=[[Lethurèa]]

| origin=

| origin = [[High Valorèin]] customs

| significance=Sacred, but now considered archaic and taboo

| affiliation=[[Valorèin]]

| affiliation=[[Valorèin]], [[High Valorèin]]

| frequency=Once

| participants=~~Male~~ and ~~Female Mates~~

| participants=Potential [[Valorèin]] [[Lifemates (Valorèin)|Lifemates]], [[High Valorèin]] mating pair

| requirements=~~Two Biologically Opposite~~ Individuals

| method = Deep emotional and physical connection through intimacy

| duration=Hours

| requirements=Binary Pair of Individuals

| outcome=The ~~Pair Become Lifemates~~

| duration=Hours

| rewards=Removes [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]]

| associated_beliefs = The connection between two souls is eternal

| outcome=Unbreakable emotional, physical, and psionic unity; Removes [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]]

| rewards=Removes [[The Curse (Valorèin)|The Curse]]

| risks = Can form unstable bonds if the pair is not truly lifemates

}}

~~==Overview==~~

'''The Ûlèum''' is a deeply intimate and culturally significant practice among the [[Valorik|Valorik Species]], particularly the [[Valorèin]]. It involves intense, consensual sexual intercourse between mates and is considered both '''taboo and archaic''' within modern Valorèin society. Ûlèum is not merely an act of passion; it is a sacred and powerful practice capable of forming a lifelong connection between mates. It is often compared to the [[The Binding (Valorèin)|Binding]], which is a more commonly accepted method for establishing the [[Soul-Tether]]. Despite its potency, Ûlèum is controversial, with many considering it a remnant of an ancient era.

==Properties and Effects==

===Lifemate Bonding===

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*[[The Binding (Valorèin)|Binding]] – A more commonly accepted method for forming a Soul-Tether.

==Trivia==

*'''The Ûlèum''' is exclusive to the [[Valorik]] and does not work outside their physiology.

*'''The Ûlèum''' is exclusive to the [[Valorik|Valorik Species]] and does not work outside their physiology.

*The name "Ûlèum" is derived from an ancient Valorèin term meaning "consummation of spirits."

*Some historical texts suggest Ûlèum was once a widely respected practice before it fell into taboo.

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