Undead

Undead in Lorithandar come from four paths…

Path of the Goddess - The fallen mortal souls who Su-Lan the Goddess of Death draws to her realm may be sent back to do her bidding. Most often following a supplication by a Death Priest, these spirits are disoriented and clothed in unfamiliar flesh, but serve their goddess unfailingly before returning to her embrace.

'Path of the Spirit - Once mortal spirits who refuse the embrace of Su-Lan may linger as incorporeal spirits called Ghosts. These spirits often linger near their place of death or bind to items or people from their life, unwilling to leave. Shaman may make arrangements with such spirits, or bind them forcibly into service.

Path of the Necromancer - The disembodied vengeful spirits who fill the Outer Planes may be given bodies to fill through sorcerous animation. These beings are called Revenants and as more powerful spirits are reached to animate the empty husks their powers and intelligence grow. Because the magic which binds them to the flesh is controlled by their masters they must obey unfailingly.

Path of the Summoner - Finally the native Outsiders of the dark plane of Stygia are sentient and powerful forms of undead. The entire realm of Stygia radiates necrotic energies which empower these beings. They may be enticed or forced through the Barrier with summon spells, but they are most certainly not benign and will only obey if bound into service. Trusting such a creature would be beyond foolhardy. The energies that empower the natives of Stygia has also been harnessed by powerful mortal sorcerers to grant them a demonic unlife… immortal, but twisted. For these creatures see the Monster Guide - Undead document.