Bound to
Free
Free adjective - Not being under the rule or control of another.
Both terms in one sentence
- Obviously, a (stolen) spell to free a spirit bound to a material object would have a similar effect no matter the amount and state of metal involved, right?
Source: Hope Spot / Literature -
When Eric is captured by a spirit and bound to a sacrificial rock the player must shake the Wii Remote to avoid getting stabbed and free himself.
Source: Videogame / Cursed Mountain - It could be that since Starfire was her planet's princess, she was duty bound to go and didn't have much of a choice in the matter, whereas Cyborg was leaving of his own free volition.
Source: Headscratchers / Teen Titans
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