Orb of Thesulah

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In both Buffy and Angel series, the Orb of Thesulah is used in a Gypsy ritual by the Kalderash clan to restore a vampire's soul, most notably Angel. It is used to bring the soul from the nether realms and contain it until it can be put back into its owners body.

An orb is used again to restore Angel's soul after it is lost when he experiences a moment of happiness. Willow uses the Orb, from her hospital bed, in an attempt to stop the evil Angel, Angelus, from destroying the world.

An orb also appeared in the episode 'Orpheus' from Angel's own spinoff series, as Angel's soul had again been displaced, this time on purpose. This time it doesn't go as well, as outside forces conspire to disrupt the ritual.