The Curse (Valorîin): Difference between revisions

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'''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.

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~~== The Curse ==~~

== Origins ==

'''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.

=== Origins ===

The rebellion of the [[High Valorèin]] 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 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.

=== Effects ===

== Effects ==

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

* At around age seventeen, they begin to incorporate small amounts of blood into their diet.

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** Eventual death

=== The Shemèin ===

== 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 Itslémwé|The Call of Itslémwé]], the guiding force of the afterlife, and instead embrace the abyssal darkness of [[Gozog’nok]].

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* '''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.

=== Alleviation ===

== Alleviation ==

'''The Curse''' has no easy cure, but there are two known methods to mitigate its effects:

* '''[[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 resistant to the Curse's ravages.

=== Cultural Impact ===

== Cultural Impact ==

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]].

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* '''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.

=== Trivia ===

== Trivia ==

* '''Redemption and Hope''': Despite its devastating effects, the Curse is viewed by some as a path to redemption for the sins of their ancestors.

* '''Biological Complications''': The Curse not only changes their diet but also heightens their senses and emotional states, making affected individuals both powerful and vulnerable.