soul gem

Captured essence vessel

A soul gem is a magical object in fantasy games and fiction that captures and contains souls, typically used to power enchantments or spells.

The concept is most associated with the Elder Scrolls video game series, where players trap the souls of defeated creatures to charge magical items: I need a filled soul gem to enchant this sword.

Soul gems often come in different sizes corresponding to the power of souls they can hold.

Related

necromancy · enchantment · trap · capture · spirit · life force · vessel · glow · dark elf · recharge · enchanter · filled · empty · grand · petty · energy · arcane · sorcery

Opposites
containment vs. freedom

soul gemspiritual liberation

Release from worldly suffering

nirvana · moksha

object vs. being

soul gemliving being

Organism that's alive

sentient being · mortal · flesh and blood

soul capture vs. soul preservation/protection

soul gemphylactery

Scripture-holding ritual case

blessing · consecrated ground

Family

soul, gem, souls, souled, soulful, soulfully, soulless, soulmate, gems

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