Tethering
A tradition made manifest in many different marriage ceremonies.
History
Fear not to those who are hesitant. Forget the cold feet of indecision, forget the prospect in front of you is those who look back with an affection unmatched. Let now, only the felt heartstring of the two become known . - Common vow given at marriages in Galus.
While the spell is absolutely not limited to marriage on the branches of the Great Tree, to intentionally cast the spell is something else entirely. The effect and magic has been noted throughout history most commonly in those bound in matrimony, as the magic is of an ancient origin. Very few can reconstruct the magic in an empirical situation. The magic remains one of the most misunderstood spells known on the Continent.
While in actuality, to intentionally cast this spell one would need a deep understanding of the branches of the tree itself. While this isn't common, not even the God's Eyes of theWayfares Guild are able to intentionally cast the spell. It is highly speculated to be a divine ritual, though this is not without merit. As those who it is most commonly seen undergo a specific ritual in the name of a god of their choosing, to be bound together.
Tethering is made manifest in the aspect that all abilities are shared between two parties. The tetherer (the one holding the tether) is able to experience all things the tethered is doing/feeling/gaining powers. The holder is able to prolong the life of the tethered as long as they have power to do so, and amplify whatever abilities the tethered have innately.
This is not a one way relationship, the tethered are able to exert their will on the holder. To what degree depends on how powerful the tethered is.
Effect
A slow progression of shared abilities over time, typically the longer the two are tethered, the stronger the effect becomes. So, in the hypothetical situation that two beings of extremely long lives exist with the spell active, the effect is potentially limitless and exponential in potency. All abilities held by each party are shared with each other, no restrictions apply with any disparity.
For example, Mind you these are extreme examples, A caster with the Domain of Fire who tethers themselves to one who has a Domain of Water, both of these people/creatures have access to both Domains now Talent. Another example would be that someone with a physical disability like Paraplegia who is tethered to an able bodied person, the paraplegic would slowly regain the use of their legs.
Side/Secondary Effects
The effect is greatly amplified if there is a sizable power difference. Say a mighty Sage was to tether himself to an ordinary person, the effect of the shared abilities would be amplified.
Manifestation
The effect manifests an emotional connection in the early stages of the spell. Early being a misnomer as the spell can last the rest of the entire life of the two parties. The middling stages of the spell would allow a slight prescience between the two, being able to predict what they can do, think, or are capable of. The later stages being an inseparability between the two parties, not a single consciousness, but a closely connected two.
Discovery
Ancient in discovery. A traditional holdover from before the Dawn of Truths.
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