Class and Level Geekery VIII (spoilers ahoy!)

[Dark Matter]

Then again, when Tsukiko made a ghoul, it was (probably) a standard action.

That. Further, when she made a ghoul she made "one", even with a dozen bodies around. Create Undead doesn't take an hour in OOTS.

Malack having six of the same spell in any combination of scrolls or prepared spells seems excessive.

It's up there with having two rings of regeneration while also having multiples other magic items. If Elan's dad does that sort of thing then we shouldn't be shocked Malack does too.