imzadi

imzadi                                                                  02Nov15
  
  Imzadi is a concept that is unique to the Betazoid race, though there are
  other races that do have somewhat similar parallels. The literal translation
  of the word is roughly equivalent to 'beloved', though in actuality, it goes
  far, far deeper than that. A person may love more than one person... but he 
  or she will only have one imzadi, one person who is their true love, their 
  soulmate.
  
  The concept of imzadi goes beyond the basic concept of love. A telepathic 
  bond connects a Betazoid to his or her imzadi, giving them a sense of 
  connectedness, and neither time nor distance can sever that link. Only death 
  can accomplish that, and after that link is severed, it is possible, though
  rare, for that person to ever find another with whom they feel that same 
  sense of connectedness. In this way, the imzadi bond could be likened to the
  bond between two mated Vulcans... though less logical and much, much more 
  passionate and emotional. A Betazoid's imzadi is, generally, another 
  Betazoid, but there are exceptions to that rule. There are precedents, such 
  as the relationship between Deanna Troi and William T. Riker of the Starship
  Enterprise, which indicate that the bond of imzadi may even be shared between
  a half-Betazoid and a human. Telepathic communication via this bond may take 
  a good deal more effort and concentration on the part of the normally 
  non-telepathic party, but it is possible.
  
Please see: betazoids                                                Top: theme