Preservation (305)

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Preservation (305)
Mnemonic [PRESERVE]
Duration 600 seconds
Utility Magic  
Availability Corpse 
Cleric Base Spells
Prayer of Holding (301) Attack
Smite/Bane (302) Attack
Prayer of Protection (303) Defensive
Bless (304) Offensive
Preservation (305) Utility
Holy Bolt (306) Attack
Benediction (307) Defensive
Well of Life (308) Utility
Condemn (309) Attack
Warding Sphere (310) Defensive
Blind (311) Attack
Fervent Reproach (312) Attack
Prayer (313) Defensive
Relieve Burden (314) Utility
Remove Curse (315) Utility
Censure (316) Attack
Divine Fury (317) Attack
Raise Dead (318) Utility
Soul Ward (319) Defensive
Ethereal Censer (320) Attack
Holy Receptacle (325) Utility
Sanctify (330) Utility
Divine Wrath (335) Attack
Symbol of the Proselyte (340) Offensive
Miracle (350) Utility


Preservation, known also by its slang term lifekeep, strengthens the bond tethering the soul to the corpse after death, preventing an adventurer from decaying or departing normally. However, one can still depart after using the UNLINK (verb) verb. Casting preservation on an already kept body does nothing, one must wait for the spell to dissipate before casting it again.

Lore Effects

Training in Spiritual Lore, Blessings will add 15 seconds per rank to the duration of the spell.

Other Methods

This is the spell found in white flasks, as well as one aspect of the pure potion if POURed into a corpse. The Order of Voln's Symbol of Preservation has a similar effect.

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