Necromantic Arts

Necromantic ArtsIntelligence & Charisma
Trade Skill [Restricted]
"Life and death are but two sides of the same coin, my dear. Those who fear to flip it are simply afraid of what they do not understand."
——Edris Vane, Master of the Necromantic Arts

The Necromantic Arts skill signifies an understanding and mastery of the Undeath Philosophy. It encompasses the ability to harness and manipulate the energies of unlife in various ways, discern the presence and usage of similar energy in other undead entities, and recognize necromantic phenomena. Necromantic Arts Lore provides knowledge of the history of necromancy, famous practitioners of Necromantic Arts, legends and artifacts associated with the undead, and an understanding of necromantic orders and their practices. This skill is vital for any undead creature seeking to take full advantage of their unique energies.

The Necromantic Arts Skill is restricted, indicating that it may only be utilized by members of specific classes or races, such as many undead, who gain access to the skill as a Racial Feature.

Common Uses of the Necromantic Arts Skill
  • Sense and discern necromantic echoes left in an area where unlife thrives
  • Sense the core emotions that drive an undead creature
  • Mask the energies of undeath from detection
  • Identify the type of undead encountered
Example Difficulties for the Necromantic Arts Skill
Identify common undeadDF 2DC 10
Identify a location as hauntedDF 3DC 15
Feel the core emotions that drive a nearby undead creatureDF 4DC 20
Suppress a personal Unnatural Presence of Undeath that causes natural animals to flee.DF 6DC 30
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