Necromancy

Necromancy is a magical art that conjures mortal spirits from the within the Kingdom of the Dead, as well as Demons from the Infernal Dimension. It is looked down upon by all nations around the world who hold respect for the dead, but has nonetheless been recorded by the Czar Garrison for posterity.
== Description ==
=== Origins ===
Since the Age of Brutality, the scores of Men have made attempts to control death in whatever way they could - much to the indignation of Shumisen and the other deities. One evening 'on a new moon on the 13th day of the 13th year of our country' (as an apprentice to the first necromancer wrote) the first of the dead was raised when a dead body was made to move and write out its name. It wrote that it had no name, as all names are lost and meaningless in the Kingdom of the Dead. Ecstatic, the necromancers presented their findings to their lord - who bowed to him as master of the dead.
=== Usage of Necromancy ===
Necromancy draws on using a sacrifice of a living creature (above insects and rodents is shown to have the most notable effect) to 'snag' a spirit from the realms of death and drag it into a ready-made (or whole) corpse in the world of the living. This works by manipulating the very kingdom of the dead into grabbing the spirit and hurling them 'up and out'.
Necromancy also functions as the primary method of mortals to summon Demons. The method is dangerous, as Demons are wicked beings who enjoy destruction, torture, and misery. However, one that can put a Demon under their command is a powerful Necromancer indeed.
=== Outlaw ===
Since its inception, Necromancy has been frowned upon by all governing bodies. The Peshtun, and the Lanista League frown on it for more religious reasons, while the Sovereignty of Hollen and the Crowned Provinces see it more as a quandary of labor and civil rights. Either way, Necromancers are a secluded bunch who practice in secret. Necromancy itself is not taught by those dwelling within Czar Garrison, although tomes on the matter are kept.
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