NecroGnomicon (the Dark Age Translation)

E is for ERNEST who choked on a peach.very necromancer requires Training in order to pursue the specialized Mastery of our three bodies of ritual knowledge. Likewise, those insights gained while fighting in Albion's wars can be crystallized into abilities useful in battle with the proper guidance. By Arawn's will, there are Ten initiators who have the capacity to offer these mysteries to those who have earned them.

The Arch-Necromancers of the Temple of Arawn

Those few majestic reanimators who have achieved complete mastery in every aspect of the Dark Arts may be approached by even the youngest of Arawn's Chosen, for they are sworn to Teach that which they know, thus continuing the grand tradition and expanding the Temple's reach into the affairs of the world. Partaking of this boon, though, will likely necessitate a journey to one of these Demonic Tutors, as they are not wont to travel far from their stations.

The Albion Mainland

It is fitting that we first consider those necromantic Masters who have made themselves available in Albion's green and pleasant lands, for it is here that they serve our allies most closely while simultaneously keeping watch of such Domestic affairs as seems prudent.

The City of Camelot
Name Yulia 30713, 20569
Locale The crypts beneath the Church of Albion.
Favorite Color Black
Hobbies Dusting crypts, sending assistance to the Guild of Shadows, wondering if there's some sudden Shortage of infiltrators that would justify why the Guild of Shadows keeps needing assistance, asking if anyone has seen her sister Tatia lately, reanimating the dead.
Name Tatia 23151, 19046
Locale The tunnels beneath the Guild of Shadows.
Favorite Color Black
Hobbies Stockpiling weapons of dread power in the event of an Emergency, sewing silksteel armor, wondering why so very few people ever visit, reanimating the dead.
Black Mountains North
Name Jeros 26572, 12483
Locale The interior of Swanton Keep.
Favorite Color Black
Hobbies Inspecting the fortifications and wondering Aloud if they could be trusted in an actual attack, mountain climbing, reminding people “it's pronounced Yeros,” reanimating the dead.
Campacorentin Forest
Name Sevoia 38887, 34430
Locale The exterior center courtyard of Caer Ulfwych.
Favorite Color Black
Hobbies Pixie hunting in the deep forest, woodworking, trying to stop the rain through sheer force of Will, reanimating the dead.
Avalon Marsh
Name Lys 55198, 13092
Locale The upper reaches of Adribard's Retreat.
Favorite Color Black
Hobbies Starting theological arguments with Lady Lynn, fishing, wondering whom he Offended to get assigned to a marsh, reanimating the dead.
 

The Shrouded Isles of Avalon

Since the current hardships of Avalon (and in particular the forbidden necromantic practices of Morgana) were the immediate causation of Arawn's decision to send the Inconnu in assistance, it is to be expected that wise Mentors have made themselves available to those who labor for the isles.

Note that Narah is the sole trainer of Disciples; as such, any who would don the mantle of Necromancer must first demonstrate to her their mastery of the base spells in combat against the lesser foes near the harbor.

Isle of Glass
Name Narah 41309, 58190
Locale The megalithic stones within Caer Gothwaite's rear courtyard.
Favorite Color Black
Hobbies Attaching skeletal hands to wooden sticks, reading tales of romance, initiating interracial Diplomacy for the good of the people, reanimating the dead.
Name Carys 40910, 58704
Locale The rear courtyard of Caer Gothwaite near the megalithic stones.
Favorite Color Black
Hobbies Beading jewelry, wondering why Inconnu men never spend more than a minute with her, wondering if Narah will Ever take a night off from her creepy skeletal hand obsession, reanimating the dead.
Dales of Devwy
Name Hylia 50262, 41088
Locale The courtyard of Ft. Gwyntell.
Favorite Color Black
Hobbies Taking long walks in the woods, wondering how anyone could trust any Cabalist ever again after walking through these woods, spellcrafting, reanimating the dead.
Aldland
Name Taquin 42679, 27046
Locale Near the stables inside Caer Diogel.
Favorite Color Black
Hobbies Tooling saddlebags, planning his escape for when the Ogres eventually show up to raze the place to the ground because any Fool can see that's going to happen before too long, wondering why people keep mumbling about Stones, reanimating the dead.
 

The Shores of Atlantis

Our understanding of the planes forming the Atlantean trials grows daily, but those highest in Arawn's hierarchy show little interest in establishing any permanent presence therein, deeming those areas somewhat Unreal. Thus only a single guide, which some would call merely a Token, stands ready for the continued training of those Necromancers daring to face the ancient challenges.

Ruins of Atlantis
Name Faele 44175, 14474
Locale A tent in the archaeological dig near the Hall of Heroes.
Favorite Color Black
Hobbies Repairing doors with wood of Dubious origin, swimming, wondering why all of his friends are wearing enchanted silksteel armor crafted by Tatia and Hylia instead of a nice-looking Robe, reanimating the dead.
 

These, then, are the Mighty ones who offer their wisdom to guide the Necromancer on the path of eternal night. Be not afraid to approach them, for despite their Ineffable power they gladly share the lessons taught them by time and toil.


“I said to Life, I would hear Death speak. And Life raised her voice a little higher and said, You hear him now.”
– Kahlil Gibran
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