Grant
Grant asked Garon Whited:

Why doesn't Eric carry around a gemstone like the one he used for the four heroes in Dragon Hunters? He could carry a small gem with a micro-gate linked to a larger gem with Diogenes. Enchant the gem to absorb his soul if he dies a mortal death and give it the same projection abilities the 4 heroes had. Then he could just work with Diogenes to transfer his soul into a clone body and presto instant resurrection right?

Garon Whited Unfortunately, to properly attune such a gem, you have to put someone in it in the first place. His soul is, by default, locked in his flesh. For the soul gem idea to work, he would need to bind his soul to the gem instead of his body. That would make him a possessing spirit instead of a physical being, with a whole slew of added potential problems.

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