To date, only my elf characters have lost SS's. Tristan died about fifty times by level 11 without a loss.
The Soul Mother only feasts on the weak pale-skinned elven souls! They have a sweetness to them unlike the bitterness of their dark-skinned cousins! *Runs and hides*
The effects of the availability of good affordable healing is very clear. A big thanks to the team for making that possible. A tip to new players and a reminder to older players with new PCs, spend your true on healing and use it