Editing Mummy (section)

==D&D==
In [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the mummy is traditionally portrayed as (but not mechanically forced to be) the "Undead [[Cleric]]", in contrast to the "Undead [[Wizard]]" of the [[Lich]]. This is a tradition that [[Pathfinder]] has continued. [[Dragon Magazine]] #300 contains an Ecology of the Mummy article which provides tweaks for mud, peat and ice mummies. Beyond the traits expected of intelligent undead, the primary distinguishing ability of a mummy is causing Mummy Rot, a magical curse that's also a [[disease]]. In the [[Ravenloft]] setting, they're referred to as '''Ancient Dead''', and are spoken of at length in [[Van Richten's Guide|Van Richten's Guide to the Ancient Dead]].

In [[Eberron]] mummies are temple guardians of the Blood of Vol, commonly made out of old priests who dedicate themselves to specific tombs, temples or communities and cannot leave them, although keeping with a theme of progressing technology/magic newer "models" have their tethers a bit wider than older and some high-end mummies (including current leader of their church) can even travel freely with certain limitations. Becoming a mummy is seen as a kind of martyrdom, as only living people could find divinity within according to Seeker beliefs, so choosing undeath means you sacrifice your divinty to better nurture it in others and guide your community.