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Message: <blockquote data-quote="herald" data-source="post: 1316280" data-attributes="member: 1112">Ok, here's some information firstSoul BindNecromancyLevel: Clr 9, Sor/Wiz 9Components: V, S, FCasting Time: 1 standard actionRange: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)Target: CorpseDuration: PermanentSaving Throw: Will negatesSpell Resistance: NoYou draw the soul from a newly dead body and imprison it in ablack sapphire gem. The subject must have been dead no morethan 1 round per caster level. The soul, once trapped in the gem,cannot be returned through clone, raise dead, reincarnation, resurrection,true resurrection, or even a miracle or a wish. Only bydestroying the gem or dispelling the spell on the gem can one freethe soul (which is then still dead).Focus: A black sapphire of at least 1,000 gp value for everyHit Die possessed by the creature whose soul is to be bound. Ifthe gem is not valuable enough, it shatters when the binding isattempted. (While creatures have no concept of level or Hit Diceas such, the value of the gem needed to trap an individual can beresearched. Remember that this value can change over time ascreatures gain more Hit Dice.)Trap the SoulConjuration (Summoning)Level: Sor/Wiz 8Components: V, S, M, (F); see textCasting Time: 1 standard action or see textRange: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)Target: One creatureDuration: Permanent; see textSaving Throw: See textSpell Resistance: Yes; see textTrap the soul forces a creature’s life force (and its material body)into a gem. The gem holds the trapped entity indefinitely or untilthe gem is broken and the life force is released, which allows thematerial body to reform. If the trapped creature is a powerfulcreature from another plane it can be required to perform a serviceimmediately upon being freed. Otherwise, the creature cango free once the gem imprisoning it is broken.Depending on the version selected, the spell can be triggered inone of two ways.Spell Completion: First, the spell can be completed by speaking itsfinal word as a standard action as if you were casting a regularspell at the subject. This allows spell resistance (if any) and aWill save to avoid the effect. If the creature’s name is spoken aswell, any spell resistance is ignored and the save DC increasesby 2. If the save or spell resistance is successful, the gem shatters.Trigger Object: The second method is far more insidious, for ittricks the subject into accepting a trigger object inscribed withthe final spell word, automatically placing the creature’s soul inthe trap. To use this method, both the creature’s name and thetrigger word must be inscribed on the trigger object when thegem is enspelled. A sympathy spell can also be placed on thetrigger object. As soon as the subject picks up or accepts the triggerobject, its life force is automatically transferred to the gemwithout the benefit of spell resistance or a save.Material Component: Before the actual casting of trap the soul,you must procure a gem of at least 1,000 gp value for every HitDie possessed by the creature to be trapped. If the gem is notvaluable enough, it shatters when the entrapment is attempted.(While creatures have no concept of level or Hit Dice as such, thevalue of the gem needed to trap an individual can be researched.Remember that this value can change over time as creaturesgain more Hit Dice.)Focus (Trigger Object Only): If the trigger object method is used,a special trigger object, prepared as described above, is needed.Why is Soul Bind a higher level spell? I'm I confused or does anyone else see a problem with this?</blockquote>

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