We have also seen people lose XP before, and at no time have they winced or been in pain as a result, or said or indicated anything whatever about their soul being sucked away.
Really? I thought Energy Drain spells and other level-draining effects had been depicted as fairly painful every time they were used.
Excuse me while I do an archive trawl...
I'm pretty much the opposite of concise. If I fail to get to the point, please ask me and I'm happy to (attempt to) clarify.