Necromancy
| Necromancy | |
|---|---|
| |
| (Arcane school) | |
| Specialist | Necromancer |
| Subschools | Haunted[1] |
| Focused arcane | Life |
| schools | Undead |
| Thassilonian sin | Gluttony |
| Spell list | Necromancy spells |
Source: Core Rulebook, pg(s). 211 | |
The magical field of necromancy is one of the eight schools of magic recognized on Golarion. It is sometimes referred to variously as the dark arts or death magic.[2] It deals with the manipulation of the essential life force which infuses all living things. Its darker aspect is the creation and control of undead creatures.[3] Wizards who specialize in necromantic magic are known as necromancers.[4]
On Golarion
Some of the most well-known necromancers the world has ever known were undead creatures themselves, such as the archmage Geb,[5] and the dreaded lich known as the Whispering Tyrant.[6] The goddess Urgathoa is the patron deity of many necromancers, although some also worship the lesser-known demon lord Orcus.[7]
Notable necromancers
- See also: Category:Necromancers
Although they can be found throughout the world, the arcane schools of the Garundi nation of Geb specialize in the teaching of necromancy.[8] One of the most notable is the Ebon Mausoleum in the capital, Mechitar.[9]
Materials
A number of (apparently) naturally occurring materials have necromantic properties.
Sin magic
References
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- ↑ Alexander Augunas, Thurston Hillman, Isabelle Lee, Stephen Rowe, and Christopher Wasko. (2016). Haunted Heroes Handbook, p. 26. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-884-7
- ↑ Dave Gross. (2015). Lord of Runes, Tor Books. ISBN 978-0-7653-7451-6
- ↑ Jason Bulmahn et al. (2009). Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook (1E), p. 211. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-150-3
- ↑ Jason Bulmahn et al. (2009). Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook (1E), p. 81. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-150-3
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 76. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 90. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 172–173. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 51. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 77. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur. (2007). The History of Thassilon. Burnt Offerings, p. 74–76. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-035-3
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