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Necromancy is the dark art of death magic. At the lower levels, there is an assortment of rather nefarious abilities. Soon though, the ability of Cannibalism is gained, a skill which has inspired wide-spread fear of those practicing Necromancy. Through cannibalism, a Necromancer increases his life essence, which powers the higher abilities. At the very highest level, a Necromancer gains the power to protect his very soul from death. | Necromancy is the dark art of death magic. At the lower levels, there is an assortment of rather nefarious abilities. Soon though, the ability of Cannibalism is gained, a skill which has inspired wide-spread fear of those practicing Necromancy. Through cannibalism, a Necromancer increases his life essence, which powers the higher abilities. At the very highest level, a Necromancer gains the power to protect his very soul from death. | ||
The ability to regain the [[life essence]] necessary to use Necromancy may be sealed from individuals by the [[Dread Ecclesiarch of Transvital Corruption]], should they prove themselves to be directly against the ideals of the [[Lords of Evil]]. One who has undergone this process is said to be in [[anathema]]. | The ability to regain the [[life essence]] necessary to use Necromancy may be sealed from individuals by the [[Dread Ecclesiarch of Transvital Corruption]], should they prove themselves to be directly against the ideals of the [[Lords of Evil]]. One who has undergone this process is said to be in [[anathema (severance)|anathema]]. | ||
The '''Necromancy''' | The skill of '''Necromancy''' is available to members of the [[Apostate]] [[class]], along with [[Evileye]] and [[Apostasy]]. Once practised by the [[Occultist]] and [[Infernal]] classes as well. | ||
==Abilities in Necromancy== | ==Abilities in Necromancy== | ||
{{Skill_detail | {{Skill_detail | ||
|skill=Deathsight | |skill=Deathsight | ||
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|syntax=TAINT <target> | |syntax=TAINT <target> | ||
|required=50 mana | |required=50 mana | ||
|target=Adventurers | |target=Adventurers and denizens | ||
|cooldown=4.00 seconds of equilibrium | |cooldown=4.00 seconds of equilibrium | ||
|detail=This | |detail=Summon the malignity of the Lord and strike down a foe's soul with raw, necromantic power. This dark prayer will bypass any magical shields or prismatic barriers around your target. | ||
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|cooldown=4.00 seconds of balance | |cooldown=4.00 seconds of balance | ||
|detail=Using your Necromantic essence, you may sever any devotional rites from the location in which you stand. If the layer of the rite is present, this ability takes some time, during which you may make no actions. | |detail=Using your Necromantic essence, you may sever any devotional rites from the location in which you stand. If the layer of the rite is present, this ability takes some time, during which you may make no actions. | ||
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|target=Adventurers | |target=Adventurers | ||
|cooldown=4.00 seconds of equilibrium | |cooldown=4.00 seconds of equilibrium | ||
|detail=Evil as you are, you find yourself enjoying live experimentation, preferably on people you know. Once your victim is splayed out and helpless, meaning all four of his or her limbs are withered, you may perform your experiments, killing your victim in horrifying agony. | |detail=Evil as you are, you find yourself enjoying live experimentation, preferably on people you know. Once your victim is splayed out and helpless, meaning all four of his or her limbs are withered, you may perform your experiments, killing your victim in horrifying agony.<p>Successful completion of this ability will thwart the ressurective capability of the starburst tattoo.</p> | ||
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