Nekromant

A Nekromant is a term derived from the combination of "necro," meaning death, and "mant," a suffix related to practitioners or experts. Typically, a Nekromant is a fictional or mythological figure believed to possess the ability to communicate with, summon, or control the spirits of the deceased. The concept is prevalent in various cultural folklore, fantasy literature, and role-playing games.

Historically, the idea of necromancy—magic involving communication with the dead—has appeared in numerous cultures, often associated with sorcery, forbidden knowledge, or dark arts. In medieval Europe, necromancers were sometimes depicted as sorcerers who practiced forbidden rituals to summon spirits for knowledge or power. In modern fantasy genres, Nekromants often serve as powerful magic users who wield death magic, raise undead minions, and manipulate death energies.

In role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, a Nekromant is typically portrayed as a specialization or archetype of a mage or cleric, focusing on necromantic spells and dark arts. These characters are often characterized by their mastery over death magic, their ability to animate corpses, and their often morally ambiguous or villainous roles.

Cultural portrayals of Nekromants vary, ranging from malevolent necromancers seeking power at any cost to more nuanced characters who explore the mysteries of death and the afterlife. Despite their often dark reputation, the concept of Nekromants continues to fascinate audiences, symbolizing humanity's fascination with mortality and the supernatural.