Containment of the Godwound

The Rituals

Each of the four continents must perform a sacred ritual twice a year. These rituals (collectively known as the Binding) serve to maintain the delicate balance of power that prevents the wound from overwhelming the realm.

The Memberian Ritual

Frost Tethering

• Performed in the frozen north of the Memberian continent
• Failure results in devastating magical winter storms and ice monsters
• The ritual involves a month-long preparation of special ice crystals

The Memberian Priestess

The Frost Speaker

• Wears ceremonial armor made from blue titanium called eternal ice
• Has the longest lifespan of all priestesses due to the preserving cold

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The Luminian Ritual

Wind Weaving

• Takes place atop their highest mountain peaks
• Uses wind chimes forged from meteoric metal
• Failure leads to devastating hurricanes and flying monstrosities
• Requires precise timing with specific wind patterns

The Luminian Priestess

The Wind Whisperer

• Their voice carries power over the air itself
• Traditionally remains unmarried, wedded to the sky
• Often develops the ability to levitate (not fly)

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The Onyxian Ritual

Flame Binding

• Conducted within their deepest castle dungeon
• Uses sacred flames that have burned for thousands of years
• Failure causes volcanic formations & eruptions and fire elementals to run rampant
• The ritual requires rare combustible materials gathered throughout the year

The Onyxian Priestess

The Flame Guardian

• Bears special resistance to extreme heat
• Shortest average lifespan due to the intensity of their powers
• Can communicate through flames with other fire temples

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The Arcanian Ritual

Tide Sealing

• Performed at the edge of their deepest ocean trench
• Uses sacred pearls charged with moonlight throughout the year
• Failure results in massive tidal waves and sea creature attacks
• Requires cooperation between multiple coastal temples

The Arcanian Priestess

The Tide Singer

• Their tears have powerful purifying properties
• Communicates with sea creatures

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Ritual Coordination

• All four rituals must be completed within the same 48-hour period
• Rituals are set to be done at the months of Janbuary-Marpril & Jugust-Septober at the first full moon of the months
• The success or failure of each ritual affects the others

Cultural Impact of the Rituals

• Major festivals and celebrations surround the ritual period
• Some see the rituals as a burden, others as a sacred duty
• Each continent has developed unique traditions around their role

When Rituals Fail

• Historical records tell of catastrophic failures
• Emergency procedures exist for partial ritual success
• Some continents have developed emergency containment measures
• Failed rituals can take years to recover from