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[[File:Kemmler.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Heinrich Kemmler]] the Lichemaster]] | [[File:Kemmler.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Heinrich Kemmler]] the Lichemaster]] | ||
[[File:Dieter Hellsnicht.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Dieter Hellsnicht]] on back of his [[Manticore]]]] | [[File:Dieter Hellsnicht.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Dieter Hellsnicht]] on back of his [[Manticore]]]] | ||
| − | '''Necromancers''' are evil sorcerers who | + | '''Necromancers''' are evil sorcerers who devote themselves to the practice of Necromancy, a form of [[magic|Dark Magic]]. Necromancers may commune with the spirits of the dead, and even raise the dead from their graves to form armies of the [[Undead]]. Another feared power is their ability to drain the life from their opponents, causing them to age years in a matter of moments, until they collapse into a heap of bones and rot. Their magic can extend their mortal lives for centuries. |
| − | + | Necromancers do not always begin as evil men. Most are inclined to insanity and darkness, but a few are drawn to the path of the dark art by more innocent motives, and may simply seek to save their own life or that of a loved one. No matter what set them on the path, the practice of such unnatural arts soon begins to take its toll on the necromancer's mind and body. Dark Magic is a destructive force, and without some form of protection, Necromancers will gradually wither away until they are mere [[wraith]]s. Some Necromancers instead manage to discover how to raise themselves after death to become undead [[Liche]]s. | |
| + | Because of the detestable nature of their practice, few men are hated and feared more than are Necromancers. Necromancers rarely inhabit civilized areas, except in the most decadent or lawless regions of the [[Old World]] such as [[Sylvania]], the [[Badlands]] and parts of [[Bretonnia]]. | ||
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| + | Necromancers are found in [[Vampire Counts]] armies. | ||
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| + | The notorious Necromancers include: | ||
* [[Heinrich Kemmler]], the "Lichemaster" | * [[Heinrich Kemmler]], the "Lichemaster" | ||
* [[Dieter Helsnicht]], the "Doomlord of [[Middenheim]]" | * [[Dieter Helsnicht]], the "Doomlord of [[Middenheim]]" | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | *Warhammer Armies: Vampire Counts (2008), pp. 37-38 | ||
| + | *Warhammer Armies: Vampire Counts (1994), pp. 58-59 | ||
| + | *Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (1986), p. 148 | ||
[[Category:Vampires & Necromancers]] | [[Category:Vampires & Necromancers]] | ||
Revision as of 16:00, 13 October 2010
Necromancers are evil sorcerers who devote themselves to the practice of Necromancy, a form of Dark Magic. Necromancers may commune with the spirits of the dead, and even raise the dead from their graves to form armies of the Undead. Another feared power is their ability to drain the life from their opponents, causing them to age years in a matter of moments, until they collapse into a heap of bones and rot. Their magic can extend their mortal lives for centuries.
Necromancers do not always begin as evil men. Most are inclined to insanity and darkness, but a few are drawn to the path of the dark art by more innocent motives, and may simply seek to save their own life or that of a loved one. No matter what set them on the path, the practice of such unnatural arts soon begins to take its toll on the necromancer's mind and body. Dark Magic is a destructive force, and without some form of protection, Necromancers will gradually wither away until they are mere wraiths. Some Necromancers instead manage to discover how to raise themselves after death to become undead Liches.
Because of the detestable nature of their practice, few men are hated and feared more than are Necromancers. Necromancers rarely inhabit civilized areas, except in the most decadent or lawless regions of the Old World such as Sylvania, the Badlands and parts of Bretonnia.
Necromancers are found in Vampire Counts armies.
The notorious Necromancers include:
- Heinrich Kemmler, the "Lichemaster"
- Dieter Helsnicht, the "Doomlord of Middenheim"
References
- Warhammer Armies: Vampire Counts (2008), pp. 37-38
- Warhammer Armies: Vampire Counts (1994), pp. 58-59
- Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (1986), p. 148
