Bonded and Marriage

Bonded
When two fae are bonded it means that they share an invisible link with one another allowing them to communicate with their minds and feel each other’s emotions. It can be very difficult for a fae to find their bonded given that the link between the two is weak until both fae become full-fae, though if one of the pairs is already full fae they have the ability to sense a connection. Once the link has been fully activated it cannot be silenced unless one of the pairs is in contact with lacrima crystal or dies. Because bonded share a mental link they are able to block each other out as if shutting a door. The door must be open to receive the message, but if not, it would be as if the fae were simply knocking on the door, letting the other bonded know that they are mentally speaking to them but they can’t hear anything.

To be bonded is a serious matter, as it is the equivalent of sharing a soul, and so, if one bonded dies it's as if losing a part of themselves. Bondeds can be identified by a dotted-like scar that appears on their left ring finger which appears when two full-faes are in close proximity to one another. When the bond is accepted, the band becomes solid. It is also not uncommon for bondeds to bestow rings to each other in acceptance of the bond.

Marriage
Marriage between two fae is just as important as the relationship between two bonded, however, the sharing of marital bonds must be performed by a priest or priestess for confirmation where the two fae may exchange vows and rings. If rings are shared, it is common them to be placed on the left ring finger.