The Law of Binding

The Law of Binding is an immutable force in Tanaria, governing the invisible threads that connect all life, fate, and energy. These threads are the foundation of bonds—whether between lovers, warriors, or gods—and tampering with them carries profound consequences. The Order of Arelian exemplifies this law through the sacred bond between Sahar and Guardian, a connection that unites their souls, allowing them to share strength, thoughts, and emotions. While some bonds are fated and instinctual, others can be woven through intricate rituals, aligning destinies to create unparalleled synergy. Velmorra, Goddess of Death and Fate, oversees these threads, ensuring balance in the tapestry of existence. To sever or corrupt a thread is to disturb the very fabric of the world, unleashing curses, chaos, or irreversible loss.

Manifestation

The Law of Binding manifests as visible Threads of Fate under rare and specific circumstances, often tied to moments of great emotional intensity, powerful magic, or divine influence. These threads appear as ethereal strands of light, shimmering with hues that reflect the nature of the bond itself. A bond born of love or loyalty might glow with warm golds and soft blues, while threads forged in desperation, grief, or blood rituals pulse with deep reds, shadowy blacks, or sickly greens. These threads, though intangible to most, shift and weave through the air like gossamer silk, stretching between souls, objects, or even places.
In moments of ritual bonding—such as the sacred connection between a Sahar and Guardian—the threads manifest vividly, coiling around the pair like strands of liquid light, binding their fates together. When viewed by those attuned to the Law, such as Velmorra, Goddess of Death and Fate, the sky itself becomes a tapestry of threads stretching endlessly, connecting every life, action, and consequence. In places where bonds are severed violently, the threads fray and dissolve into motes of dark energy that linger like ashes on the wind. Such scars can corrupt the land or spawn malevolent spirits, remnants of disrupted fate.
Natural phenomena also reflect the Law's influence. In sacred sites where fate converges—like ancient battlefields, ruins of broken oaths, or temples dedicated to Velmorra—spectral threads sometimes drift faintly through the air, visible at dusk or under moonlight, like veins of light and shadow woven into the very fabric of the world. These manifestations are subtle reminders of the Law’s omnipresence, a silent but undeniable force that shapes the destiny of Tanaria and all who dwell within it.

Localization

Werewolves and the Law of Binding

The Law of Binding is also said to govern the pack bond, a powerful psychic connection that links Werewolves within a pack. This bond fosters unity, mutual support, and resilience, allowing alphas to sense the emotional states and well-being of their pack members. Through this connection, alphas can channel their strength to bolster individuals or the entire pack, lending vitality and endurance in times of need. Conversely, pack members can draw on their alpha’s power, creating a symbiotic relationship that enhances their collective capabilities.
The pack bond acts as a shield against external magical influences, offering resistance to mind control or manipulation. While not absolute, the bond strengthens werewolves’ mental defenses, and an alpha can actively guide packmates in breaking free from outside control. Emotionally, the pack bond deepens relationships by allowing strong feelings—joy, sorrow, or fear—to reverberate through the pack, fostering profound empathy and shared understanding among its members.
The mating bond represents the most sacred and immutable connection under the Law of Binding. Permanent and unbreakable, it transcends Human notions of marriage, emphasizing mutual respect, shared responsibility, and emotional unity. This bond is not merely symbolic; it weaves the fates of two mates together in a way that cannot be undone, creating an eternal link that endures beyond death.

Binding of Sahar and Guardian

The Order of Arelian stands as the most profound manifestation of the Law of Binding in mortal society. Through the sacred connection between Sahar and Guardian, they become paragons of harmony, power, and fate.
The Bond as a Thread of Power
The Sahar-Guardian bond is not merely emotional—it is a physical and metaphysical thread tying their souls together. This bond draws on the Law of Binding to allow seamless synergy in combat and magic. The Sahar amplifies the Guardian's strength, and the Guardian serves as a conduit for the Sahar's magic, creating a force far greater than the sum of its parts.

The Nature of the Bond

Natural Fated Bond:
A rare, sacred occurrence when two souls recognize one another as predestined. These bonds are instinctive, powerful, and impossible to sever without catastrophic consequences. Sahar and Guardians who share a fated bond often describe the experience as “finding a part of themselves they never knew was missing.”
Ritual Bond:
The Order has perfected the art of weaving threads of fate through extensive rituals. These bonds are purposeful and deliberate, requiring deep spiritual attunement to align two destinies. The ritual creates a sacred thread that links their minds, hearts, and souls, allowing for shared emotions, insights, and strength.

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The connection between a Sahar and Guardian grants them unparalleled power, but it also leaves them vulnerable. Should one fall, the other suffers an immense toll. For a Guardian, loss of a Sahar is akin to severing part of their soul. Most Guardians do not survive long after their Sahar’s death, as the emotional and metaphysical wound proves too deep. For a Sahar, while they can survive the loss of a Guardian, the severed bond leaves them weakened and bereft, stripping away a part of their strength and purpose.
On exceedingly rare occasions, a Sahar may bond with more than one Guardian. These extraordinary unions occur only when fate deems it necessary and are celebrated for the unmatched power and balance they bring to the Order. The threads created in such bonds resonate harmoniously, amplifying the Sahar's magic and the Guardians' strength to legendary levels.

Type

Metaphysical, Divine

It’s like breathing, but not with your lungs. Like hearing a song you’ve always known, except it comes from someone else’s soul. I feel them—every thought, every heartbeat—as if it’s mine. Their joy lifts me, their pain wounds me, and their strength… their strength becomes my own. We’re not just two people anymore. We’re a thread woven together, and to pull one is to tug on the other. You don’t understand it, not until it’s yours, but when it is, you know: you’ll never be alone again.

— Tenzin the Valiant