"To learn necromancy you must first understand essence.
What is essence? It is the energy of life itself, the power that binds the body and soul. If any thing of the living or undead was to lose all of its essence then that binding would dissolve, releasing the soul and killing the body.
The art of necromancy at its most fundamental level is the manipulation of essence through magick, projecting the essence within yourself into whatever you desire from the inanimate to the organic and creating a bond that will allow you to control them so long as your will is stronger than theirs. Always remember that what you possess is still bound by their limitations, it alone does not allow a stone to move on its own or for a child to suddenly surpass the prowess of a man. Much of the living have a rather limited and finite supply of essence so a living necromancer must use their own sparingly but, just as you are able to project your essence into others, there are ways to take it from what is around you and make it your own. Be cautious in what or how much you choose to possess at one time as these bonds can be to your detriment if you lack the power to remain dominant and you will quickly find yourself being manipulated without even realizing it."
What is essence? It is the energy of life itself, the power that binds the body and soul. If any thing of the living or undead was to lose all of its essence then that binding would dissolve, releasing the soul and killing the body.
The art of necromancy at its most fundamental level is the manipulation of essence through magick, projecting the essence within yourself into whatever you desire from the inanimate to the organic and creating a bond that will allow you to control them so long as your will is stronger than theirs. Always remember that what you possess is still bound by their limitations, it alone does not allow a stone to move on its own or for a child to suddenly surpass the prowess of a man. Much of the living have a rather limited and finite supply of essence so a living necromancer must use their own sparingly but, just as you are able to project your essence into others, there are ways to take it from what is around you and make it your own. Be cautious in what or how much you choose to possess at one time as these bonds can be to your detriment if you lack the power to remain dominant and you will quickly find yourself being manipulated without even realizing it."
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