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There are multiple approaches to necromancy. They are primarily distinguished by whether the magic affects a soul, a body, or both, and by whether the necromancer is imposing their will or making a request. | There are multiple approaches to necromancy. They are primarily distinguished by whether the magic affects a soul, a body, or both, and by whether the necromancer is imposing their will or making a request. | ||
| − | * | + | * “''Blood necromancy'',” “flesh-and-blood necromancy,” and “mud necromancy” are slang for magic that focuses on bodies. |
| − | * | + | * “''Spectral necromancy''” is slang for magic that focuses on souls. |
| − | + | * “''Hardline necromancy''” is slang for magic that forces a soul or body to obey. | |
| − | * | + | ** Some practitioners call themselves "hardliners." |
** This approach is far more popular. It’s the kind of necromancy that gives necromancers their grim reputation. | ** This approach is far more popular. It’s the kind of necromancy that gives necromancers their grim reputation. | ||
| − | * | + | * “''Whispered necromancy''” is slang for magic that asks a soul or body for cooperation. |
| − | ** Historically, this has | + | ** Historically, this approach has been called “white necromancy.” However, that use is falling out of favor due to the racially-problematic metaphor that “white is good, black is bad.” |
** Followers of the Lady of the Second Chance sometimes call this “pink necromancy.” | ** Followers of the Lady of the Second Chance sometimes call this “pink necromancy.” | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Hardliner may have originated “Whisperer” as an insult, but many whisperers have claimed the label as point of pride. |
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Revision as of 13:32, 18 June 2022
Magic; Slang
Slang
There are multiple approaches to necromancy. They are primarily distinguished by whether the magic affects a soul, a body, or both, and by whether the necromancer is imposing their will or making a request.
- “Blood necromancy,” “flesh-and-blood necromancy,” and “mud necromancy” are slang for magic that focuses on bodies.
- “Spectral necromancy” is slang for magic that focuses on souls.
- “Hardline necromancy” is slang for magic that forces a soul or body to obey.
- Some practitioners call themselves "hardliners."
- This approach is far more popular. It’s the kind of necromancy that gives necromancers their grim reputation.
- “Whispered necromancy” is slang for magic that asks a soul or body for cooperation.
- Historically, this approach has been called “white necromancy.” However, that use is falling out of favor due to the racially-problematic metaphor that “white is good, black is bad.”
- Followers of the Lady of the Second Chance sometimes call this “pink necromancy.”
- Hardliner may have originated “Whisperer” as an insult, but many whisperers have claimed the label as point of pride.
