Editing Undead (Kings of War) (section)

==Background==
Necromancy in Mantica has an interesting history. It predates the shattering of the Fenulian Mirror, yet is said to be a dark art overseen by the [[Celestians (Kings of War)|Wicked One]] Durunjak. It might be that vampirism was created by Durunjak, while more basic necromancy predates the arrival of the Celestians. Regardless, necromancy was created by the Ahmunites that would later split into the [[Empire of Dust]] and [[Ophidia]].

In Ophidia necromancy is seen as a state art, regulated by the nobles and elite of society. There it is also a common sight to see both the living and the dead fighting side-by-side as if nothing were wrong. Given that it is also apparently common place to see demons and djinn walking the streets and bullshiting with the locals, maybe this isn't that odd after all. From here it is said that the dark art spread to Mantica and, presumably, to the lands of the far east.

The undead are despised and hunted by most nations outside of Ophidia, even more darkly aligned forces such as the [[Twilight Kindred]] and [[Abyssal Dwarfs]] are said to find their use repulsive. That being said, forces of the [[The Abyss|Abyss]] have often worked alongside necromancers to further their mutual goals, such as the alliance between Ba'el and Mortibras.