The original Necromancer guild was abolished by the Biomantic Council many years ago. After the disappearance of their guild leader, A-shug, they continued to practice in secret while many were forced to study openly the strict path of a biomancer. That soon changed, however, when a new guild leader arose. Zhav's'ash, a mighty myconoid, seized upon an opportunity for riches and power beyond the most wild of dreams. His rise to power is not well documented due to the secrecy needed at that time, but his current grip on the new Necromancer guild is unshakable. Through his own research into the Plane of the Dead, Zhav's'ash was able to animate entire workforces of undead creations that soon became the lifeblood of Crypt's economy. He saved the most powerful masterpieces for himself, of course, and has raised himself to near-god status with his army of undead protectors. Necromancers now flourish on Crypt, and have found friendly sanctuaries on some of the other planets where they are able to advance their studies. The new freedom to practice the art of necromancy has brought about many advances in the dark art, though many mysteries remain in the Plane of the Dead. It is certain that more breakthroughs will occur now that the necromancers may train and study under the mentorship, and protection, of Zhav's'ash. The power of necromancy is rooted in the Phantom Shard. This shard, a fragment of the broken Phantom Crystal, is believed to grant them unlimited control over the forces of life and death. However, none have yet succeeded in unlocking its full potential. Still, necromancers wield a great power over lifeforces which grants them the ability to reanimate the dead. The only reliable means of doing so requires them to craft a soul vessel capable of receiving and sustaining new life - an unlife. They have also learned to recover and reuse lifeforces as they are released by those still living. This guild uses Hermetic magic.
Guild choices for: Necromancer
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