In the shadows, hidden from the light of day, spellcasters studied and perfected the ability to raise creatures from the dead. In time, their undead minions became truly effective pets and powerful forces with which Norrath has been forced to reckon.

Considered the dark brotherhood of the arcane arts, necromancers, as they came to be known, dabble in death, using life forces in unspeakable ways to protect and empower themselves. Even some of the good races of Norrath have been known to spawn such despicable individuals. Necromancers can be found among the dark elf, Erudite (heretics), gnome, human and Iksar races.