mating bond rituals that differ across the courts of prythian, imbued with power not only by individual court custom but the personal belief in that custom! autumn court fae selecting the seed of an agricultural plant to represent their union and planting it together ritualistically, then reaping the fruit of that plant over their natural lives! winter court fae hunting great beasts and ceremonially exchanging their fursāthe greater the beast or more exclusive the furs, the more cherished (or spurned) the bondāand preserving the meat for anniversaries and special occassions! spring court fae devoting entire gardens of poetic flowers to their mate, the meaning of each planted bloom indicating their intentions for their lives together, wishes of prosperity and adoration and trust and love! fae who donāt subscribe to their courtās beliefs at all and instead cultivate meaningful bond ceremonies for themselves that donāt surround antiquated and gendered customs!!!














