If the Siphon contains at least five souls, the user can perform a twisted version of resurrection on a recently deceased creature. The process requires a full hour and involves transferring the stolen souls into the body. While the creature is brought back to life, it returns as a hollow shell of its former self, with the following traits:
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Eternal Servitude: The resurrected creature is bound to the will of a malevolent entity from the shadow realm. It obeys the commands of this dark force, driven by an insatiable urge to carry out its will. The creature is no longer in control of its actions and serves as a puppet of this entity, often acting in ways that spread chaos, destruction, and despair. The creature will not attack anyone with a chaotic evil alignment
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Tainted Soul: The resurrected creature's alignment shifts to Chaotic Evil, and it becomes a vessel of malice, seeking to spread death and corruption wherever it goes.
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Soulbound Curse: Each time the creature deals damage to another being, it takes an equal amount of necrotic damage as its cursed soul begins to unravel, leading to its inevitable destruction if it continues to harm others.
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Lingering Death: The creature resurrected through this dark ritual has only a tenuous hold on life. It suffers from chronic pain and a sense of impending doom, losing 1 hit point permanently every 24 hours until it dies again or the curse is lifted by a Greater Restoration or Wish spell. The creature is also vulnerable to all damage types until its next death, making its return a grim and painful existence.
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