Necromancy

This article is a explanation and history of necromancy in Meranthe. It doesn't go into the details of how necromancy works or any great secrets, which can be discovered in-character or added to this page later.

Necromancy is the art of raising the dead, either as mindless zombies or by recalling a soul from its resting place, to serve at the command of the necromancer. Necromancers often pursue this path for their own selfish ends, either as a quick shortcut to power or on a quest for everlasting life. Novice necromancers might begin their journey by graverobbing, killing and reviving small animals and other petty horrors, while those with a mastery over undeath can threaten to topple entire nations.

In Meranthe, Necromancy is most closely associated with Mortyl, the aspect of Death. Ironically some necromancers consider themselves worshipping Mortyl with their acts, while others consider the undoing of death as sacrilege to that same god of Death. This contrast has led to many disputes between necromancers.