the DM will enjoy role-playing twisted, death-worshiping religious fanatics. Sarzec, a 6th-level Master, can command undead and up to 6-HD extraplanar creatures,
The Plague Priests
NWP: ancient languages (Kadari, 17), ancient
Obviously, the young Talib fled his Master at the earliest opportunity. Nonweapon Proficiencies: Required (this new wizard skill takes 1 slot only):
Most of the outlying towers have already been stripped of anything
These lost levels may be regained normally
6th-level cleric. Since ancient times, scholars and priests have devoted their entire lives to studying,
attention, regardless of the caster's intent. capable of terrible destruction. Unless the party can dispel her unnatural weather, this will likely be their fate. (WH), shadow form (WH), conflagration (AA), death ward, energy drain, wail of the banshee (TOM). Table 2: Extended Necromancer (Wizard) Advancement, Spells, and Level
is unlocked, and leads into a tiny, 10' teleportation chamber. His priests must be neutral good, neutral, or neutral evil, although the flock of
The Nycoptic Manuscripts. senses, undead alacrity; 2nd: aid, resist turning, slow poison; 3rd: animate dead, death's
god Thasmudyan had granted Bhakau a Dark Gift: the ability to regenerate (one reason
her. citizen has innate magic resistance and some sort of minimal talent with wizardry, so it
been lost had not our sister Jal' been a paladin, naturally immune to their afflictions. are employed to "see" the undead's current surroundings (or it is in a known location),
The biggest disadvantage to specializing in necromancy (from the dragon's
viewed as mirror of an individual's inner self or interpreted as a form of divine
The wizard gains the facial
difficult to generate than those of the warrior. This revelation leads to a new, deeper awareness of the world, which can be
presence of evil Plague Priests in the same campaign), the Brotherhood of Sorrow can
In ceremonial occasions (assassinations), the priests dress in pure white robes and
shadowy state). possessions (unless magical, of course). Because of their association with forbidden and mysterious powers, it is not
Those lucky enough to escape such punishment flee deep into the bowels of the
the swallower's rib cage. and power. person, animal, or monster in the area of effect is clearly distinct and may convey
The reverse of the spell, bone growth, immediately halts the bone blight and slowly
He must directly approve any raise dead,
Consider the account of death spell given in the chapter introduction. A necromancer can thus effectively extend his or her mortal lifetime almost
noncorporeal undead (such as ghosts or spectres). primary tools, including deadly poisons, necromantic magical items, and books of
curses makes the wizard susceptible to a special attack form (like holy water). will include druids, rangers, paladins, or wizards from a different school. Her eyes are a spectacular steel gray, and they flash like drawn daggers when
enable an ambitious necromancer to simultaneously control more than one of these
fiendish viper of tremendous power, that singlehandedly defeated the most powerful
creature per level of experience, providing the victims are within 200 yards of the wizard. Incantation" and the "Death of Malygris"), the necromancer Malygris was served by a
The shade is not
Some would call such heroes intelligent or, at the very least, discreet
general populace, the necromancer has the "black sheep" appeal of the outcast or outlaw. More recent amulets, created by the Brotherhood of
This is a
obviously a need for some clearer definitions. Locate remains will thus easily detect the presence of unburied corpses or
A tall, sturdily built woman in her early
host of spirits (numbering 1–20) who must be individually questioned and placated
Finally, if an encounter
of the Underdark. loses concentration. I have lain among the rat-gnawed bones of the oubliette and accepted the iron
poorly equipped, wearing unkempt and unfashionable clothing, and carrying little besides
Minor Access to Sun (including reversed spells), Charm,
exactly as before, even benefiting from enhancements such as a magical ring. cutthroats, thieves, and torturers who use their priestly powers and reputation to extort
Combat, Guardian, Healing, and Summoning. Black necromancy usually brings death, physical injury, or spiritual annihilation in an
platinum tiara that accents her eyes (10,000 gp) and dresses in a full-length imperial robe,
black necromancy. offers no protection. recipients may forego the saving throw to consciously accept the effect). the Lower Planes, 7 segments if it will ward against greater fiends, and only 3 segments
Of course, should anything tragic ever happen to a fiendish familiar, the penalties are
consumed in the casting. hundred of his retainers, twisted the insides of his beloved wife, cursed their only son
music of the spheres (TOM), resist turning, withdraw; bestow curse, dispel magic (x3),
they reach the 12th level, githyanki are brought before their paranoid and pitiless queen,
In a campaign, the Witch (also known as a Medium or Spirit Channeler) can serve
In addition,
to a cleric, Ellandra could effectively treat their wounds, mend broken bones, reattach
Because of the wizard's
devices have 20–50 charges when discovered. After the severed limbs have been assembled, up to
personal item or a small fragment of the deceased individual is available at the time of
Thasmudyan, King of Worms, Lord over Life and Undeath. All other missile weapons have
and not under the wizard's complete domination. receives the following benefits: ● The individual (or his or her remains) and all possessions are transported
It may be reversed with dispel magic. Ordinarily, familiars do have a major drawback: because of the spiritual
usable by clerics), including rods of resurrection, staves of curing, the serpent, swarming
Curses are a fourth handicap which may be imposed on a necromancer by a patron
organized band of githyanki fortified by a necromancer in their midst can decimate even
from the Illusion school (which is forbidden to all necromancers). The Summer Palace is thus a perfect, secluded retreat, shielded from the rest of the
literally covered with intricate, arcane runes and symbols at the time of casting These
(Wizard) necrology (this takes 1 slot only). Omar (see the introduction to Chapters 7 and 8, and the NPC sheet for Pizentios). 1: Pregenerated Ability Scores for Necromancers, 2: Extended Necromancer Advancement Spells, and Level Improvements, 3: Wild Psionic Devotions for Necromancers, 4: Wild Psionic Sciences for Necromancers, 6: Psionic Progression for Githyanki Necromancers, Black and White Illustrations: Karl Waller, Color Illustrations: Brom, Jeff Easly, John & Laura Lakey, and Robh Ruppel. practitioners of the Art abhor company, and even the most reclusive wizard may have at
*FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. animate dead) gain an additional +1 hit point per hit die. unarmored victims, she may use her whip to entangle or disarm (THAC0 20 with called
This spell is similar to the 1st-level spell ventriloquism in that it allows the caster to
slowly dies and transforms into a ghoul's cold, undying flesh. haze forms around the victim, draining 20% of his or her current hit points each round
The DM is referred to that resource for
recruit help has always been to hire on a living apprentice. Note,
severed (inflicting 1d4+1 hp of damage, requiring a system shock roll to remain
employing black necromancy must always be kept vague and nebulous for the players,
potions of extra-healing, healing, longevity, poison, undead control, and vitality are most
under an ambitious priestess named Vermissa, one of the first nobles to accompany Uruk
Many times, when we were
from Nycopolis. schools are much more difficult to learn for the Philosopher, resulting in a –30% penalty. I shall have eternal life for my
high-priests (9th-level minimum) to switch classes and become wizard necromancers. important necromantic gods were those that presided over the spirits of the dead in the
Undead Masters, Philosophers, and other necromancers who favor conjuration and
A dispel magic or
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