Soulbinding

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Soulbindings is a system in which player characters can bind their soul to certain key members of the Shadowlands covenants, unlocking access to unique combat traits and bonuses. Additional rows of soulbind traits are unlocked by gaining Renown with the covenant. The power of the soulbinds can be increased by using conduit items at the Forge of Bonds found in each Covenant Sanctum.

Background
In the Shadowlands, two souls can take part in a ritual to bind themselves together. This is often done between friends, romantic partners, or allies-in-arms to make them stronger. The bond between two soulbinds is stronger than any other. They know each other completely, and both simultaneously act as each other's mentor and student. Soulbinding is not irrevocable, but the bond must be carefully considered before it is made. Souls who are bound together know each others' pasts, hopes, fears, dreams, and memories; all is shared between them. Their connection transcends physical space: as long as the bond exists, the souls are always intertwined even when apart. Even if this bond is broken, the souls' personality traits remain a permanent part of who the other is. It's possible to have multiple soulbinds at once. While soulbinding is different from living mortal romance, it has some elements of fondness and caring in common.

The connection between two soulbinds grows in strength over time as they touch deeper into one another's souls, manifesting itself in the form of new abilities for both of them. The connection can be strengthened further using conduits, which channel the anima between soulbinds in various ways and focuses it into their forms more directly, allowing them to attune themselves to each other's unique strengths and vastly increasing both of their potential.

All kyrian must have a soulbind, and the ritual is considered an important step in their journey to ascension. When a kyrian wants to ask another person to become their soulbind, they traditionally gift them with a wreath made of larion feathers. It is not known if soulbinding is considered mandatory for members of other covenants as well.


 * Soulbound characters
 * Aliothe — Herne —  Moonberry —  Winter Queen —  Zayhad
 * Amalthina — Klystere
 * Clora — Sophone
 * Eridia — Lysonia
 * Kleia — Pelagos
 * Marileth — Stradama
 * Vyn — Xennir — Two others

Soulbinds
 

Kyrian

 * Pelagos
 * Mikanikos
 * Kleia

Necrolord

 * Plague Deviser Marileth
 * Emeni
 * Bonesmith Heirmir

Night Fae

 * Niya
 * Dreamweaver
 * Hunt-Captain Korayn

Venthyr

 * Theotar
 * Nadjia the Mistblade
 * General Draven