Relationships

Just like on Earth, love is real and ever present.  Though, why would this be of interest, well, in Elementia there are certain customs that are different than what one might expect.  Here are a few topics that look at love and relationships in Elementia:

General:  For the most part, love in Elementia is similar to that of Earth.  People fall in love based on their personal criteria.  There are several questions that might arise though.  One, it does not matter what type of elemental you are, the element you study does not determine who you can fall in love with.  Two, in programs such as the military or guardians, there is to be no public displays of affection or having a couple stationed in the same place.

Kiss of Honor:  Yes, that is a tacky title for it, but I didn't have anything better right now.  For the most part, on Earth, a kiss on the lips shows the highest sign of love between two individuals.  In Elementia, the place of love is the forehead.  Kissing on the lips is still a sign of love, however, a kiss to the forehead represents the deepest form of love and respect (you will only do this to the one you are either betrothed to or married to).

Vows:  On Earth, a wedding usually includes readings from a religious book or writing based on the culture(s) of the two.  In Elementia, there is a reading from the Valex, which is the elemental book of advice/proverbs of good life and love.  The book is not long and holds many stories of living a good life.

Tokens of Love:  A ring is the common form of unification for marriages on Earth, however, in Elementia it is all about something personal.  Usually, the couple will exchange a gift that is made by the individual, sometimes, the maker includes elemental energy, bit of blood, or some other item that adds a personal connection.  Also, where as the ring is common, it is more common to come across a necklace, especially for elementalists (due to rings could hinder an elementalist during battle).

These are some of the subjects that come up in the books about love, especially in Volume 2.

NOTE:  I will be starting work at a summer camp in a few short days and will not be able to post often if at all until it is over.  I will try to do an update, if not, I will do one as soon as I get a chance.  Leave a comment on a subject you might be interested in hearing about that way we can keep running with this when I return.