What is a Necromancer?

With a world so full of magic, isolating one strain becomes convoluted. The planet of Ekana has a myriad of people who can cast and others that have magic like abilities. Over the next few posts, I will explain each strain and strata of magic use in the world of the Nathmaria Chronicles and the Arcane Investigators.

Necromancy uses the combination of the gevebe and death to fuel spells and spell like effects. The Gevebe is the source of all spell power that surrounds the world, Ekana. It permeates the ground, the air, and the water. There are concentrated areas in specific places, most of which coincide with tragic events that happened far in the past, around the time of the Calamity. A Necromancer has developed a connection with the gevebe that is separate from general magic. The two types of magic do not mix at all. Necromantic spell effects are focused on bodily harm, cold, and darkness. Some Necromantic scholars have reasoned that each person on Ekana has some connection with the gevebe and upon their death, that energy is released.

Alone, a Necro is a formidable opponent. They are trained by the survival of the fittest model. So those that actually become a full, black robed Necro are nothing to be trifled. A necro who steps onto a battlefield becomes a powerhouse of death and destruction. They can siphon each and every death around them to gain strength and power. Many evil rulers and conquerors have employed a necro to help them solidify their power and gain control over entire counties. Some Necros have refused to be such pawns. In Birth of Legends, there are two main necromantic characters who chose not to follow anyone else's path.