Obligation d'âme

The obligation d'âme or binding-by-forms is a type of magic spell that can be cast by a wizard on an annemer. 
==Form==
The obligation d'âme first requires an oath of loyalty between the wizard and the annemer. The wizard agrees to protect the annemer from anyone who might wish the annemer harm, while the annemer agrees to serve the wizard without question and renounce all other earthly ties. The wizard then casts a spell to bind both parties to their promise, it is sealed and activated with a kiss (at the very least). 
The annemer party is also known as the esclavin, and the wizard as the obligataire. Generally, the esclavin will dress in black, something Mildmay adopts this per the tradition. Technically, masters aren't supposed to introduce their servants/slaves, but Felix Harrowgate ignores this. Mildmay compares the experience to a gold and silver rope, and experiences both psychic connection to Felix (including experiencing his dreams), and unwanted psychic abuse and demand that he cannot refuse. 
Using the obligation d'âme, the wizard can compel the annemer to do anything other than commit suicide.
The obligation d'âme is considered irreversible, but is actually reversible. An example of an obligation d'âme being reversed occurs in Corambis, between Felix and Mildmay, and is conducted by Virtuer Ashmead. 
==Law==
While the obligation d'âme was legal in Mélusine in the past (Mildmay specifies that it was legal during the reign of Claudius Cordelius), it's illegal at the present time.
==Appearances==
===Mélusine===
In the introduction to Mélusine, Mildmay describes the form and function of the obligation d'âme.
=== Corambis ===
The obligation d'ame between Felix and Mildmay is dissolved by Virtuer John Ashmead during Felix's trial before the Circle.
==Known examples==
*Porphyria Levant (wizard) and Silas Altamont (annemer)
*Felix Harrowgate (wizard) and Mildmay (annemer)
==Behind the scenes==
"Obligation d'âme" is French for "obligation of the soul."
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