Binding

The Ritual known as the Binding can only be held by members of Sovez and the most devoted and sacred can hold it in Sovez itself. During this ritual, couples are joined by a literal cord made from a Vezlo Vine that is never cut — but for the sake of everyday functionality may be unravelled and stored safely — and that is then buried with the dead so the bond can “return to the elemental current.” It is customary but not imperative for bound couples to be buried together, even if that means one partner being buried alive.

Primary Related Location

Sovez

Related Ethnicities

• Naturebound People