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 ======Immortality====== ======Immortality======
  
-{{abilities:immortal.png?nolink}} An immortal unit will attempt to return to its province of origin when it is killed. Depending on the unit there may be delay of some number of turns, which is indicated in the ability description. A unit which reforms its body successfully may cure some of its [[afflictions]] in the process.+{{abilities:immortal.png?nolink}} An immortal unit will respawn in its home province after a number of turns, unless it was taken by an opponent. The time varies but is indicated in the ability description. A unit which reforms its body successfully may cure some of its [[afflictions]] in the process. In effect, this means no matter how often it dies, it can be used again and again and is one of the reasons ??Lich??es and ??Vampire Lord??s are considered powerful.
  
-There are however a number of means to prevent immortality from triggering. Any form of ??Soul Slay??, whether through the spell of the same name or another such as [[mind hunt]]. Certain items such as the ??Ethereal Crossbow?? also provide this effect. Additionally, if unit's origin province is not under control of its owner when an immortal attempts to reform their body, they will be unable to come back and will function as if they had died a normal death.+=====Counters=====
  
-Immortals may also be mitigated by using spells such as ??Charm?? or ??Enslave Mind?? which take ownership of the immortal rather than killing it.+There are however a number of means to prevent immortality from triggering - any form of soul destruction,  whether through the spell ??Soul Slay?? or other effects like Devour Soul or Consume Soul. These will apply the Soul Slayed [[afflictions | affliction]], preventing immortality from functioning. Certain items such as the ??Ethereal Crossbow?? also provide this effect. Additionally, if the units home province is not under friendly control when an immortal attempts to reform their body, they will be unable to come back and will die permanently.
  
-===Variations===+Immortals may also be countered with spells such as ??Charm?? or ??Enslave Mind?? which take ownership of the immortal rather than killing it. 
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 +=====Variations=====
  
 A number of variations exist of standard immortality, which impose additional conditions. A number of variations exist of standard immortality, which impose additional conditions.
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