[DF] Cool demons from myths and religions

[vitruvian]

Originally Posted by Astromancer

You're right about the Corect meaning of the word necromancy, but as far back as Mallory (mid 15th century) at least, the term has been gereralised in popular useage. European ghost lore didn't feature Zombies (except for plauges of "Vampires") necromancers sent ghosts to do things for them.

What sorts of things?

[Danukian]

Laundry Mostly. ;p

Research, Powering Rituals, Use of Spirit Powers, Cursing Enemies.

[Astromancer]

Originally Posted by vitruvian

What sorts of things?

Kill foes, blight crops, learn secrets, guide lost people to safety, and the like. Other than healing and cursing magic, most of it was what you'd expect the ghost to have been able to acomplish when they were alive. The competence of ghosts changes with the folktale.