The Art Of Necromancy On Shartak Island - Revision history

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Switched category to Guides from Class Guides, as it is mostly RP/flavor-focused.

Etherdrifter: /* Credits */

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Credits

Shadok: /* Advanced Concepts Of The Craft */

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Advanced Concepts Of The Craft

Shadok: /* The Artefacts Of The Island */

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The Artefacts Of The Island

Shadok: /* Dark Elixirs And Poisons */

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Dark Elixirs And Poisons

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Dark Elixirs And Poisons

Shadok: /* The Talents Of The Undead */

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The Talents Of The Undead

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The Talents Of The Undead

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Your Allies, The Undead

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/* Arcane Formulae For The Interaction And Manipulation Of The Dead/ Repairing errors and removing false information

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	Thanks to all the NG members for making this book possible, especially Alicebeth and Cyadora for proof reading it. --[[User:Etherdrifter\|Etherdrifter]] 23:15, 10 February 2009 (UTC)		Thanks to all the NG members for making this book possible, especially Alicebeth and Cyadora for proof reading it. --[[User:Etherdrifter\|Etherdrifter]] 23:15, 10 February 2009 (UTC)
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 '''Avatars'''
-A gifted necromancer with many spirit allies can create an avatar...  The Avatar must be skilled in combat and open to the spirit world.  The spirits must all be wraiths.  To execute this ritual the necromancer must instruct the avatar and the spirits of his targets.  An order of death MUST be agreed on.  The avatar must then enter the place of the targets dwelling and begin to attack them.  Once he is exhausted the spirits MUST begin to attack the targets using forceful possession.  This can kill a good few people in a single day.  It is notable that the necromancer responsible for the use of an avatar is untraceable unless betrayed by spirits or avatar.
+A gifted necromancer with many spirit allies can create an avatar...  The Avatar must be skilled in combat and open to the spirit world.  The spirits must all be wraiths.  To execute this ritual the necromancer must instruct the avatar and the spirits of his targets.  An order of death MUST be agreed on.  The avatar must then enter the place of the targets dwelling and begin to attack them.  Once he is exhausted the spirits MUST begin to attack the targets using forceful possession.  This can kill a good few people in a single day.  It is notable that the necromancer responsible for the use of an avatar is untraceable unless betrayed by their spirits or avatar.
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 === Lichdom ===

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-Charms
+'''Charms'''
 There are several types of charms, each with their own advantage and disadvantage.  They are listed below with their effects, both positive and negative.
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 '''Silver Skull Cross'''
-The basic talisman that should be worn by all necromancers.  It will protect the wearer from spirits entering their body but will, sadly, open up their minds to the anguish of the dead.
+The basic talisman that should be worn by all necromancers.  It will protect the wearer from spirits seeking to enter their body but will, sadly, open up their minds to the anguish of the dead.
 '''Rabbit Foot Charm'''
-A lucky charm with no noticeable effect...
+A lucky charm with no noticeable effect.
 '''Parrot Feather Charm'''
-A brightly coloured adornment that seems to pacify nearby animals and thus is particularly useful to necromancers lairing in caverns.  It does however mean that animals are less likely to stick around and drop their trophies.
+A brightly coloured adornment that seems to pacify nearby animals and, thus, is particularly useful to necromancers with a lair in caverns.  It does, unfortunately, mean that animals are less likely to stick around and drop their trophies.
 '''Tiger Tooth Amulet'''
-This combat device will increase the chances of landing a killing stroke, or a critical strike.  It does however seem to make ones weapons unusually brittle.
+This combat device will increase the chances of landing a killing stroke, or a "critical strike".  It does however seem to make one's weapons unusually brittle.
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 === Advanced Concepts Of The Craft ===

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 '''Fungi'''
-Fungi can be found in caves and tend to grow on the walls.  They are clearly visible and thus easy for even a novice practitioner to spot.  If consumed raw they cause cramps (2 damage) and are thus better avoided raw.  They are relatively easy to harvest (30 – 40% chance) and again should present no problems to a novice practitioner.
+Fungi can be found in caves and tend to grow on the walls.  They are clearly visible and thus easy for even a novice practitioner to spot.  If consumed raw they cause cramps (2 damage) and are thus better avoided raw.  They are relatively easy to harvest (30 – 40% chance) and, again, should present no problems to a novice practitioner.
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 '''Yeastweed'''
-This foul smelling plant can be found in grasslands as well as swamps.  Their rarity makes them a much sought after commodity as they are the only form of yeast that seems to survive in the tropical conditions, and thus are the only method a necromancer can use to produce many of their elixirs.  It is worth noting that untreated yeastweed will cause extreme stomach cramps if consumed (resulting in 2hp of damage)
+This foul smelling plant can be found only in grasslands and swamps.  Their rarity makes them a much sought after commodity as they are the only form of yeast that seems to survive in the tropical conditions, and thus are the only method a necromancer can use to produce many of their elixirs.  It is worth noting that untreated yeastweed will cause extreme stomach cramps if consumed (resulting in 2hp of damage)
 '''Healing Herbs'''
-These herbs are quite efficient when used by advanced members of the craft (those with Natural Medicine).  They, alas, lose all medicinal properties if prepared and thus are best consumed raw (resulting in 5hp healing without Natural medicine and 10 with natural medicine).  It is notable that unlike all other reagents and elixirs they can be used upon others by salving the pulped herb over open wounds.
+These herbs are quite efficient when used by advanced members of the craft (those with Natural Medicine). It should be noted although that, alas, they lose all medicinal properties if prepared and thus are best consumed raw (resulting in 5hp healing without Natural medicine and 10 with natural medicine).  It is notable that, unlike all other reagents and elixirs, they can be used upon others by salving the pulped herb over open wounds.
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 '''Poison Berry Juice'''
-This little drink can quickly destroy ones health.  At first one may think of it as something to avoid, however when a practitioner is more advanced in the craft the spirit world can be as their second home and a quick death is often useful.  This particular recipe reduces the health of a practitioner (8 damage) and can be created from 4 bunches of poisonous berries.
+This little drink can quickly destroy ones health.  At first one may think of it as something to avoid, however when a practitioner is more advanced in the craft the spirit world can be as their second home and a quick death is often useful (and less painful).  This particular recipe severely reduces the health of a practitioner (8 damage) and can be created from 4 bunches of poisonous berries.
 '''Fungi Juice'''
-This potent drink is the necromancer’s dream, if combined with other potions or herbs.  Upon drinking this elixir a practitioner will be racked by horrible pains (resulting in 4hp damage) but will feel invigorated (gaining 6ap for a net gain of 5ap).  There is a drawback however, namely that after the recipient has imbibed this potent potion and exhausted themselves (used all 5 gained ap) they will find themselves lethargic.  It is notable that drinking more fungi juice will delay this effect but the overall period of lethargy will be longer.  To create this wonderful elixir one needs 3 fungi.
+This potent drink is the necromancer’s dream, if combined with other potions or herbs.  Upon drinking this elixir, a practitioner will be racked by horrible pains (resulting in 4hp damage) but will feel invigorated (gaining 6ap for a net gain of 5ap).  There is a drawback however, namely that after the recipient has imbibed this potent potion and exhausted themselves (used all 5 gained ap) they will find themselves lethargic.  It is notable that drinking more fungi juice will delay this effect but the overall period of lethargy will be longer.  To create this wonderful elixir one requires 3 pieces of fungi.
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 '''Poison Berry Wine'''
-Of all the toxins upon the island this is the most deadly.  It's preparation requires 2 yeastweed and some poison berry juice.  Such is the complexity of this poison that even if all the ingredients are prepared correctly the process can still go wrong (% unknown).  This potion is best used for those seeking to ferry themselves swiftly, for any necromancer will tell you that while deadly this wine is most sweet.
+Of all the toxins upon the island this is the most deadly.  It's preparation requires 2 yeastweed and some poison berry juice.  Such is the complexity of this poison that even if all the ingredients are prepared correctly the process can still go wrong (% unknown).  This potion is best used for those seeking to ferry themselves swiftly, for any necromancer will tell you that, while deadly, this wine is also the most sweet.

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	=== Dark Elixirs And Poisons ===		=== Dark Elixirs And Poisons ===

−	For those in our craft and hiding out in the wilds the art of alchemy can be truly useful. A necromancer on the move must always be aware of nature’s bounty. In this chapter we shall explore poisons and potions most commonly used by necromancers. To create any of these recipes one will need a dagger (or a knife) and an empty gourd or bottle. Firstly ~~however~~ the Reagents for such potions should be explored.	+	For those in our craft and hiding out in the wilds the art of alchemy can be truly useful. A necromancer on the move must always be aware of nature’s bounty. In this chapter we shall explore poisons and potions most commonly used by necromancers. To create any of these recipes one will need a dagger (or a knife) and an empty gourd or bottle. Firstly, the Reagents for such potions should be explored.

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−	Ghosts with this skill make for excellent assassins, for the victim does not know where the strike will come from. Commanding these beings is not easy for they can strike you down just as easily. This takes a great effort for a spirit (10ap).	+	Ghosts with this skill make for excellent assassins, for the victim does not know where the strike will come from. Commanding these beings is not easy for they can strike you down just as easily. This takes a great deal of effort for a spirit (10ap).

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 '''Haunting Scream'''
-This skill does little damage to the living (1) but alerts other spirits as well as those of sixth sense of the spirits approximate location. Again a skill that if used well can act as a signal to your more powerful ghosts. It is notable at this point to mention that organising the undead can be tricky around exorcists and is better done at a distance (15 away from the target) from them.
+This skill does little damage to the living (1) but alerts other spirits, as well as those who have trained their sixth sense, of the spirit's approximate location. Again, a skill that, if used well, can act as a signal to your more powerful ghosts. It is notable at this point to mention that organising the undead can be tricky around exorcists and is better done at a distance (15 away from the target) from them.
 '''Shocking Shriek'''
-A ghost with this skill can cause double the damage of one using Haunting Scream (2). It need not be said that these spirits are useful in attacks and are valuable allies if bound correctly. Spirits are individual entities with individual agendas, remember this and make sure you take it into account when dealing with them.
+A ghost with this skill can cause double the damage of one using Haunting Scream (2). It need not be said that these spirits are useful in attacks and are valuable allies if bound correctly. Spirits are individual entities with individual agendas; remember this and make sure you take it into account when dealing with them.
 '''Banshee Wail'''
-A spirit possessing this skill is a mighty ally indeed. Capable of inflicting considerable damage (4) on everyone in the area they are your most powerful attack spirits for large groups. Their cries will still the living quickly, a practitioner is advised to carry healing herbs if they intend to use these vicious entities in their spells.  The effort varies with the number of people in the local area (2ap for 1, 4ap for 2, 6ap for 3+)
+A spirit possessing this skill is a mighty ally indeed. Capable of inflicting considerable damage (4) on everyone in the area they are your most powerful attack spirits for large groups. Their cries will still the living quickly; a practitioner is advised to carry healing herbs if they intend to use these vicious entities in their spells.  The effort required to use these varies with the number of people in the local area (2ap for 1, 4ap for 2, 6ap for 3+)
 '''Possession'''
-A skill used by the more playful spirits or those seeking to get a message across to the living. One possessed by a ghost will act strangely and should be avoided unless the ghost is acting on your orders.  It takes a minor amount of effort for the spirit (1ap)
+A skill used by the more playful spirits or those seeking to get a message across to the living. One possessed by a ghost will act strangely and should be avoided unless the ghost is acting on your orders. However, It takes a minor amount of effort for the spirit (3-4ap)
 '''Forceful Possession'''
-Ghosts with this skill make for excellent assassins, for the mark does not know where the strike will come from.  Commanding these beings is not easy for they can strike you down just as easily.  This takes a great effort for a spirit (10ap).
+Ghosts with this skill make for excellent assassins, for the victim does not know where the strike will come from.  Commanding these beings is not easy for they can strike you down just as easily.  This takes a great effort for a spirit (10ap).

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 The '' '''Shade''' '' is a spirit with the Haunting Scream skill and is the first of the undead capable of harming the living. The perfect spirit for novices of the craft in other words.  They cause little harm and are generally less jaded then older spirits.
-The '' '''Spectre''' '' is a spirit with the Shocking Shriek skill, they may cause more harm to the living than shades and are not as loud in their attacks.  They are also useful to a novice for their attacks are heard over a much smaller distance and generally are more effective.
+The '' '''Spectre''' '' is a spirit with the Shocking Shriek skill, they may cause more harm to the living than shades, but are not as loud in their attacks.  They are also useful to a novice for their attacks are heard over a much smaller distance and generally are more effective.
 The '' '''Banshee''' '' is a spirit with the Banshee wail skill, they may cause much harm to the living and, as such, must be handled with care.  Only masters of the craft should be comfortable with controlling such spirits as they are wont to unleash their rage in random bursts.
-The '' '''Poltergeist''' '' is a spirit with the Possession skill, it is notable that they may also be able to wail like the banshee and should be handled with the same care.  Usually hey are tricksters and will take any opportunity to make a fool of you.  Luckily your silver skull cross will protect you from their jokes.
+The '' '''Poltergeist''' '' is a spirit with the Possession skill, it is notable that they may also be able to wail like the banshee and should be handled with the same care.  Usually hey are tricksters and will take any opportunity to make a fool of you.  Luckily your silver skull cross will help you resist their jokes.
 The '' '''Wraith''' '' is a spirit with the Forceful Possession skill, they are death incarnate for those unable to defend themselves and should only be bothered by masters of the craft.  The angering of such spirits will lead to death, maybe not instantly but eventually.
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 === The Talents Of The Undead ===

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 '''Psychic Recognition'''
-The dead are hard to identify but it is not impossible. With this skill one can put a name to a spirit and learn more about them and their abilities should the spirit take any action. Should a spirit make contact and should you wish to ally with them adding them to your contacts tome is much advised.
+The dead are hard to identify but it is not impossible. With this skill one can put a name to a spirit and learn more about them and their abilities should the spirit take any action. Should a spirit make contact and, should you wish to ally with them, adding them to your contacts tome is much advised.
 There are several types of spirits and these will be covered later in more detail so that they may be better used to further your cause.
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 '''Seance'''
-This spell allows a small group of practitioners to identify every spirit in the area without having to wait for the spirits to act. It is very useful in uncovering spirit spies and spirits that mean a practitioner harm. The cost to the practitioner’s stamina is minimal (5ap) and is well worth it for there is no other way to identify spirits not within your contact tome.  This skill requires another person to be present to channel the spirit’s name.
+This spell allows a small group of practitioners to identify every spirit in the area without having to wait for the spirits to act. It is very useful in uncovering spirit spies and spirits that mean a practitioner harm. The cost to the practitioner’s stamina is minimal (5ap) and is well worth it for there is no other way to identify spirits not within your contact tome.
 '''Exorcism'''
-An art used to counter all necromantic spells and your main defence against other practitioners. This spell purges the location of all spirits and scatters them throughout the ether. This spell is a certain way to earn the ire of every spirit, some spirits refuse to even consider aiding one who uses this spell too often. However in the right circumstances it can save many lives and as such is an art to be used with caution, for a necromancer without willing spirits is almost completely powerless.  Its cost to a practitioner's health is minimal (4ap) and as such it can be used easily.
+An art used to counter all necromantic spells and your main defense against other practitioners. This spell purges the location of all spirits and scatters them throughout the ether. This spell is a certain way to earn the ire of every spirit, some spirits refuse to even consider aiding one who uses this spell too often. However in the right circumstances it can save many lives and as such is an art to be used with caution, for a necromancer without willing spirits is almost completely powerless.  Its cost to a practitioner's stamina is minimal (4ap) and as such it can be used freely and easily.
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 A spell much used by those of our craft, this spell summons spirits from the surrounding location for a minor cost to a practitioner's stamina (5ap).
-Its range is unknown at the time of writing but is expected to be reasonable (10 squares max). It is also known that this spell can sometimes fail (50% of the time at current estimate at maximum range) and result in no spirits being summoned. However it is possible to summon every spirit in the area and unleash hell when combined with the malevolence spell. It is worth nothing that many spirits disdain being summoned without their permission and may take offence at the practitioner's presumption.
+Its range is unknown at the time of writing but is expected to be reasonable (10 squares max). It is also known that this spell can sometimes fail (50% of the time at current estimate at maximum range) and result in no spirits being summoned. However it is possible to summon every spirit in the area and unleash hell when combined with the malevolence spell. It is worth nothing that many spirits dislike being summoned without their permission and may take offense at the practitioner's presumption.
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 The necromancers weapon of choice, and the reason we are feared so.  This spell draws the wrath of the dead in the form of their ghostly wails at a relatively minor cost to the practitioner's stamina (2ap per spirit present up to 6ap max).
-Of course such magic has it's limitations.  The spirits must first be able to wail and it is considered a very evil act (removing your peaceful flag).  As mentioned above, if used with spirit summoning this spell can take many lives.  It is notable that little can be learned from such powerful magic (the spirits gain the experience, not you), however this does not reduce it's usefulness.  Though it is again worth noting that many spirits will disdain being used to kill others without their permission and may seek vengeance against the practitioner for blackening their souls with murder.
+Of course such magic has it's limitations.  The spirits must first be able to wail and it is considered a very evil act (removing your peaceful flag).  As mentioned above, if used with spirit summoning this spell can take many lives.  It is notable that little can be learned from such powerful magic (the spirits gain the experience, not you), however this does not reduce it's usefulness.  Though it is again worth noting that many spirits despise being used to kill others without their permission and may seek vengeance against the practitioner for blackening their souls with murder.
 '''Re-animation'''
-Often considered the most powerful of all spells until its true nature is understood. The elder gods of shartak, whomever they may be, long ago declared that a body cannot be re-animated to cause harm to the living. So while it is possible to create your own manservant it is quite impossible to get them to do anything harmful to others without much difficulty.
+Often considered the most powerful of all spells until its true nature is understood. The elder gods of Shartak, whomever they may be, long ago declared that a body cannot be re-animated to cause harm to the living. So while it is possible to create your own manservant it is quite impossible to get them to do anything harmful to others without much difficulty.
 To begin one must first speak the following incantation, note that the parts in brackets are optional.