ok i am running an eberron game, and one of my players got access to true rez. They might be going up against Vol and a thought came up. If Vol returned to life, what kind of powers does her mark give her? Power over undeath or true death?? I don't think true resurrection would work on Erandis. Per the 5E description, it only extends up to 200 years and only works if the soul is "free and willing". Erandis died thousands of years ago and I don't actually think her soul is "free;" it's bound to her phylactery.
— Keith Baker (@HellcowKeith) May 3, 2021
In previous articles I’ve written about the idea that Erandis herself doesn’t know where her phylactery is, and that there’s times that she’s tried to destroy herself but been unable to do so. Nonetheless, in terms of what the Mark of Death could do, here's one piece from articles I've written about it. But keep in mind that Erandis's mark is an apex mark, something greater than even a Siberys mark, and is essentially a plot device. pic.twitter.com/zlkfW5yLIw
— Keith Baker (@HellcowKeith) May 3, 2021
All of that is perfect thank you!!! I know Vol would give anything to restore her bloodline. Would a wish do the trick? My players are trying to restore the 13th mark because they feel that it wasnt right what happened to her family… *I* would probably make it something more involved, but if it's not the focus of the campaign and it's something you want in the story, it's really up to you to decide how difficult it needs to be. Will casting a wish FEEL dramatically satisfying? Is it a good story?
— Keith Baker (@HellcowKeith) May 3, 2021