Necromancer
Master of death magic, disease, and the undead.
Overview
Drawn from Necropotence — in-game book.EQ1Primary · official · best available source
Necropotence The struggle lasted for hours. The battlefield was littered with bodies. The air stank of corruption. A man walked among them. His robes, black in color, enshrouded his body as he walked the night. He surveyed the field, a field of bones and flesh, a flash of ivory could be seen deep within the cowl of the robe as he smiled to himself. He knew that his lord had grown in strength this day. The figure began arranging the bodies of the slain, collecting pieces suitable for his creation. He uttered a few words in prayer to his dark lord, the Prince of Hate, and he went into motion. The corpse, lifeless before him, arose, no more a man, but an abomination, animated by the sheer will of the man and the power of his lord. This day, the field was littered with bones and flesh. This day, by the dead and the dying he gave them honor and let them live again as his servant.
This day, he knew power.
Overview
Drawn from Hrath's Journal (Book) — in-game book.EQ2Primary · mirrored · best available source
86. BT, Deepice, Darkday:
I, Hrath T'vol, have decided to keep this journal to chronicle my great deeds. One day, when all is said and done, this will probably fetch a pretty penny when I sell it to some scholar eager to have the truth of my life's story!
87. BT, Deepice, Steelday:
Today I finally got the best of that blasted barbarian, Hadden, and took his earring! He never saw me coming! I teleported in behind him and burned him to a crisp. So much for that famed northern constitution.
87. BT, Deepice, Moorday:
I've been spending a lot more time in the Qeynos area. The hunting is good here. All sorts of guards in the area willing to die to save their beloved Qeynos. Ironically enough, the same merchants they're protecting actually buy the guards' weapons and equipment back! I've been holed up in this tower, but the bells are driving me insane.
87. BT, Grayeven, Mirthday:
Overview
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Official Lore
14Collected official lore pieces, from in-game and out.
Zatirre’s First Zombie
Zombies are reanimated dead creatures. After death, anything can be turned into a zombie. What follows is the tale of a necromancer’s experiment. “Zatirre’s First Zombie” by Zatirre, Lord of the Zombies — Taken from the memoirs of a necromancer who travelled through the Commonlands to demonstrate his zombie creation process.
Read the full sourceThe Advanced
The Advanced Teachings of a Warlock I Long I have studied and practiced the dark art of Necromancy. My students range through the dark recesses of Norrath, assisting and growing stronger under my tutelage.
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The Advanced Teachings of a Warlock II Perhaps one of our most difficult talents lies in the ability to recall fallen comrades from the afterlife. Animating a corpse to do your bidding is quite different from breathing life back into a friend. This type of magic requires pure essence, be most careful in utilizing it.
Read the full sourceFecae's Memoir, The Final
Fecae's Memoir, The Final Lessons I My hands shake a bit as I write this final tome, never did I think I would commit these powers to paper. It does not feel right to let the knowledge of my most dreadful and wonderful studies to fall into blackness when I am gone. My most loyal students have held these secret for so long, and now I share them with you.
Read the full sourceFecaePet
Fecae's Guide to Reanimation The use of reanimation magic can greatly assist in any project you might undertake. Over the years my preference for types of these pets and companions has shifted and changed. I have included all of the more advanced versions of these spells to assist you in your study. Please treat them well. -Kazen Fecae
Read the full sourceZebuxoruk the Demigod
Zebuxoruk the Demigod In past time did a great necromancer rise to greatness. Kotiz was he. He was once the apprentice of the Shissar. It is there that he learned the secrets of the dark circle. After the Green Death took the Shissar, Kotiz made their laboratories and libraries his own. There did he train many new apprentices. In the year 199 A.G.
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The Tome of Ages, Volume III
It came to pass some years later that a small group of Erudites discovered the lost art of Necromancy. They were branded heretics and great conflict arose. For the first time in several hundred years, the Erudites fought. They engaged in a civil war not entirely dissimilar to that which they had loathed and fled back on the mainland.
Read the full sourceMarnek Jaull
There are many legends and myths of great heroes and ancient evils from all over Norrath. Here in Freeport, we get travelers from all over the world, and we get their tales as well. The point is that most of these stories are just that, stories and fairy tales. Told to amuse people and frighten children.
Read the full sourceHouse of Thule Preview – Miragul’s Nightmare
There are lots of great new zones and features coming with the House of Thule expansion! Here's a sneak peek at one of the zones. Miragul's Nightmare In this zone, adventurers level 85+ will explore the dreaming mind of a madman. Miragul, having made the choice to become a lich, is locked within his phylactery. The dream keeps the waking horror at bay.
Read the full sourceMusings of a Priest
Musings of a Priest The healing touch is not one that is always easily mastered. Any improper weave in the conjugation of a healing type spell can actually do the reverse and cause damage. This is done primarily from carelessness but often shows an aptitude towards the darker magicks which must be avoided at all costs.
Read the full sourceA Dark Diary
My power grows. I’ve trained right under the noses of the Qeynos guard, and now, I am ready to leave my instructors and begin to study on my own. I have surpassed them, and it is time to begin studying on my own. I cannot remain here, however, as the magic I have chosen to devote my life to is forbidden in this city.I have gathered all that I need.
Read the full sourceThe Neriak Signal
The Neriak Signal _________--:+:--_________ Edition 7 Volume 2 >>>>The Primordial Malice>>>Varsoon the Undying<<<< Varsoon, a most prominent Teir'Dal necromancer now turned zombie, has resumed his preparations for attack on the human city of Qeynos. Varsoon is gathering his undead army along with the support of Vashaar, the First Disciple of Innoruuk who has…
Read the full sourceHrath's Journal (Book)
86. BT, Deepice, Darkday: I, Hrath T'vol, have decided to keep this journal to chronicle my great deeds. One day, when all is said and done, this will probably fetch a pretty penny when I sell it to some scholar eager to have the truth of my life's story! 87. BT, Deepice, Steelday: Today I finally got the best of that blasted barbarian, Hadden, and took his e…
Read the full sourceCABNecIntro
It is the time of your rebirth. You are no longer a broodling. You are now an apprentice of the dark circle. Your lessons shall begin immediately. Return this note to me. I await within your new home, The Tower of Death. The Harbinger
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Community articles
22Fan-written encyclopedia entries — useful overviews, lower authority than the primary sources above.