Die
To break
Both terms in one sentence
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The main character's former old friend remains undead in the thrall to the Big Bad, and is revealed to be unable to die or to break free unless his body is completely obliterated.
Source: Darkest Hour -
The Old Gods do this to Deathwing in the alternate future where they win; to break free, ALL the Dragon Aspects have to die.
- Victims don't die there, but instead have time stopped for them and are placed in untouchable suspended animation, so they can't even attempt to break the spell, because their mind has stopped.
Source: One Hit Kill / Tabletop Games
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