Since raise isn't out I didn't expect much testing to be done with soul bonding.

Just for laughs I casted it today with the following, scary results.
A minimum prep cast only binds the soul for about 10 seconds.

I would test this more extensively but my test subject was impatient and I'm tired as it is 3 in the morning.

If anyone else could post some results to counter mine that would be great.

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Malveux, a very happy cleric with a brand new shadowy orb.