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It took a few days to finish this (mostly due to real life interruptions constantly) but wow, I had so much fun coloring it! I seriously love stained glass designs so much!

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Just posted these on my DA Account, and I can’t decide which one I like most...

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Repurposed an old drawing for some data about Owen's arms whenever he's in his Necromancer form. The original version was a heavily edited screencap of Valerie's hand after Vlad gave her the Ring of Rage, so I decided not to watermark it this time either.

Old Edit:

Original DP Scene:

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Regarding The Veil...

Now that I’ve reached the big reveal in the latest chapter of “Nevermore” about the true power of Necromancers and where it came from I thought I’d simplify the idea to share the lore of it here with you guys! But before we get into it, spoiler warning if you haven’t read this story or the original/old fanfics about Owen, aka “The Grimoire” and “Ravenheart.”

Nevermore: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14102184/1/Nevermore

The Grimoire: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12409238/1/The-Grimoire

Ravenheart: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12742285/1/Ravenheart

Alright, now if you’re sure about this let’s get started!

The basic idea is this:

The Veil, aka what the Ghost Zone was originally called, once overlapped the Earth directly but not many people could perceive ghosts let alone interact with them or vice versa apart from magically gifted or psychic people. So it was more like the classic spirit world we see used in most horror stories where only ghosts with strong emotions or other evil entities could slip through into the real world to cause problems.

Back then, ghosts didn’t have physical forms which means that even moving objects, turning visible, or communicating with anyone in the real world took a lot of energy to do so normally only the most determined ghosts/spirits would bother going through all that trouble unless they REALLY wanted something...

However, long ago Lilith, the Mother of Demons, vowed that if she could not become the divine mother to mankind then she would rule over the dead and made it her personal mission to capture and corrupt as many souls as she could to create Wraiths out of the darkness in their hearts. And since ghosts are typically anchored to the Earth by their unfinished business or feelings of loneliness, hate, sadness, and whatnot they're much more susceptible to her dark magic than the living are in most cases.

That’s why Death made the ultimate sacrifice to stop her once and for all by completely tearing The Veil away from the Earth to protect the spirits of the dead along with the rest of humanity, thus banishing her and her Wraith’s to the void that formed between the two realities. In other words, a realm that came to be known as the Nevermore where neither ghost powers nor human advantages work.

Death used the last of his power to give a select number of humans a portion of his power to help guide ghosts and other spirits which he also gave the means to defend themselves by altering their nature so they could use the raw ecto-energy he unleashed to attack their enemies as well as create new bodies for themselves. Still, almost every ghost still feels a natural pull towards the Earth where remnants of the old Veil remain. Not to mention many of them still feel the need to draw their energy from the living. And lastly, since the Veil was torn away so suddenly, there are places all over the Earth where the barrier between the real world and the Ghost Zone is thin. Especially in haunted places where natural ghost portals often form.

As for the Nevermore, it’s loosely based on Butch’s idea of an Unworld which is the same thing, a void between worlds where ghost powers don’t work and I just renamed it to the Nevermore. And before you ask, this is WAY before the Wednesday show on Netflix was a thing. Owen’s story has a lot of raven symbols which obviously made me think of Edgar Allen Poe’s poems which I’m sure inspired the name of the school in that show too but I digress! Anyways, the point is I thought that’d make a great prison for extremely dangerous creatures of darkness that even ghosts know to fear, aka Lilith and her soul-snatching Wraiths.

It’s extremely rare but sometimes when two large domains collide in the Ghost Zone small portals into the Nevermore can appear through the black hole similar to how natural ghost portals can form on Earth in certain places at random times. That’s why Lilith’s goal is to take over the Ghost Zone first and then unleash her army of Wraiths onto the living world to destroy humanity so that their souls will become her new children as well and she will rule them all as a Goddess of Death. And sadly Owen is the key to making that dream a reality which means she’ll need to bring him under her control first one way or another.

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For those of you who’ve been reading my fanfic “Ghost in The Machine” which is about my Danny Program AU, I’m finally starting to get into the first stages of Vlad building Daniel a temporary android body to incorporate his original program and protect it along with his developing ghost core. In the most recent chapter, Vlad repurposed the remaining nanobots from the episode “Secret Weapons” to help Daniel use his energy more effectively so it won’t tire him out nearly as much when he has to focus on turning tangible for any length of time.

“...at any rate, while the nanobots new functions are a bit more complex, the main goal was to make it easier to monitor his vitals and brain waves so I would be alerted to any future abnormalities. Secondly, I added a sort of anti-virus to help protect him against damage to his core data from unstable or incompatible ecto-energy. And finally, since we learned that Daniel can self-generate electricity as a power source in place of a natural ecto-energy one, the last one would act as a booster and a stimulant to help him get used to drawing in both types of ambient energy from now on.”

Basically what this means is since Daniel was originally a hologram, aka a computer simulation he self-generates his own electric energy to substitute a natural source of ectoplasmic energy like other ghosts. That’s why it’s so hard for him to use even the most basic ghost powers that require a lot more energy, such as constantly maintaining a physical form...

So to get Daniel used to absorbing and using both types of energy in even amounts, the new nanobots have a similar function to the ecto-converter which will use the ectoenergy boosters Vlad’s going to start giving him regularly to jump start his ghost core.  That way, the nanobots will help reduce the effort it takes for Daniel to use his ghost powers so that he can start strengthening and developing them, and his ability to generate his own electricity will replace the rod here.

Now all Vlad needs is a vessel for him, aka a body for Daniel to control directly.

Story: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13995769/1/Ghost-In-The-Machine

Ecto-Skeleton: https://dannyphantom.fandom.com/wiki/Ecto-Skeleton

Ecto-Converter: https://dannyphantom.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Fenton_Works_gadgets#Ecto-Converter

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Regarding Owen Ravenwood (Necroenergy ~ Part 1)

I think I’ve mentioned this concept a lot, but never really went into detail about it so let’s change that shall we? It’ll be important to understand in the future when I start working on Owen’s new fanfiction “Nevermore” too. Oh and fun fact, this is an edit of Valerie’s hand from the episode “Reign Storm” when Vlad gave her the Ring of Rage to hide from Pariah Dark.

To start things off, here’s a bit of backstory.

As a lot of you have probably already guessed, Owen’s skeletal arms in his necromancer form are a nod to Frostbite’s design which I absolutely love. So back when I first came up with Owen’s character I had this idea of doing something similar but with limbs that are basically crystalized energy instead of ice. It’s also inspired by the idea of what it might look like if his arms looked kinda like glowing X-Rays in real life.

I’ll share a link to the original post where I talked about this if you’re curious: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/thesoulspulse/167160425238?source=share

Now, moving on the premise of what necroenergy (a phrase coined by Vlad in the original story since Owen is a necromancer) is, it’s the purest form of ectoenergy there is more or less. In the show, ectoenergy is treated as a radioactive and unstable supernatural substance which has to be filtered and converted in order to be used in things such as anti-ghost weapons, tracking devices, ghost portals, and more...

All ghosts are made of ectoplasm itself which can also bring inanimate objects to life or transform other living creatures into ghosts temporarily by possessing them. It’s also the reason Vlad and Danny are half-ghost in the first place after they were blasted by a powerful surge of ectoplasmic energy was fused into their DNA. Vlad was the first obviously but unfortunately he was transformed by a surge of raw ectoplasm which is one reason I believe his form is a lot more monstrous, that, plus his negative emotions played a huge role in that too since I believe ghost powers are deeply tied to the emotions of their owner. Danny on the other hand, got off a lot easier thankfully since he was transformed by a more stable ghost portal with an ecto-filtrater already in place that was fully functional and worked as intended to purify that raw ectoenergy into a power source for the portal.

This is why most ghosts do everything they can to gain more power and expand their territory, because they need ectoenergy not only to exist, but to literally do everything else. Because unlike the living, eating food and resting doesn’t really cut it since they don’t have to do either to survive. That’s probably why a lot of ghosts get their energy by somehow taking it from the living, because people grow and change over time while ghosts are stagnant, frozen in time with a base level of energy that only increases by using external means. As hybrids, Danny and Vlad are an exception since they self-generate ectoenergy from their cores and absorb the ambient energy in the atmosphere around them. Ghosts can only recharge the energy they lost back to their original level which doesn’t change on it’s own which means they have to improvise to get any stronger.

So, you might ask, what makes necroenergy different if its basically another form of ectoenergy? Well for one thing, unlike standard ectoenergy, necroenergy is already purified from the very beginning. It’s the most refined form of ectoenergy there is which makes necromancers both very dangerous and extremely beneficial to ghosts. Necromancers in this world are essentially humans who are born with their powers who can also self-generate this special type of energy which is a direct manifestation of their souls similar to how ghosts do from their cores which IS their soul. However, ghosts have to expend a lot more energy to retain a physical form at all whether they were once a human, animal, or a spirit that was never part of the real world on top of using their ectoenergy for things such as combat and other powers unique to them.

Necromancers on the other hand are either helpful or annoying to ghosts for several reasons:

One, their blood has the same power as Blood Blossoms which hurts and repels ghosts. This makes them immune to being overshadowed. That power extends to Owen’s necromancer form where his blood changes into a variant of necroenergy that still repels ghosts, but it doesn’t harm them unless he wants it to to defend himself. (Note: Owen is the only necromancer who can do this that we know of because he’s been reincarnated many times and has therefore technically been a ghost before at least temporarily before being reborn.)

Two, since their power is already refined and fully manifests when they come of age at 16, necromancers can directly manipulate and sense raw ectoenergy. Using their powers, they can also either convert it into necroenergy, boost a ghost’s powers, or even heal them directly by speeding up their natural regeneration.

Three, necromancers can see ghosts regardless of what form they take. For example, if they’re overshadowing someone they can see a ghostly aura around the person, animal, plant, or object in question. They can see ghosts or at the very least a trail of their energy regardless of whether they are invisible or have traveled to another location by turning intangible.

This last part is really cool because I used the idea that technically ALL living things can sense ghosts as part of their survival instincts, like when a room feels unnaturally hot or cold which is the result of the barrier between the Ghost Zone and the Earth being thin in most cases at least. However, necromancers and hybrids both have an enhanced form of this instinct which physically manifests either in the form of a cold mist or a puff of hot air kind of like steam passing through their lungs. Animals and plants are especially sensitive to the supernatural and even if the prior can’t see them in most cases, they can sense something otherworldly in the area.

I’ll go ahead and stop here for now but I hope this gives you a better idea of the world building I’ve done for Owen’s story. I wanted to subvert the stereotypical necromancer that raises the dead to people who are meant to protect the living and help ghosts either move onto their paradise or stop them from hurting anyone. Sadly though, most necromancer clans went extinct a long time ago after the Salem Witch hunts or their bloodlines became so thin they lost their powers, some even chose to give them up when they came of age to live out normal lives when it seemed like they weren’t needed anymore.

Owen, unfortunately, doesn’t have a choice because he has an important role to play in a destiny that will ultimately decide the fate of the Earth and the Ghost Zone.

Part 2: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/thesoulspulse/689506966322741248?source=share

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Regarding Owen Ravenwood (Necromancers)

It’s been a long time since I first created Owen but his character is still near and dear to my heart which is why he’s the main mascot of my tumblr and discord server. I’ve talked about him a few times now, but for those of you who haven’t been following me for as long I’d like to share a bit of the lore of his backstory with you. Keep in mind that I’m in the process of making an outline to revamp his actual fanfiction story from scratch with an updated plot-line...

Basically, I created Owen to be a subversion to the whole necromancer trope we’re used to of evil wizards raising skeleton armies. I wanted to create someone born with their powers that Vlad ends up adopting when he realizes he’s in a unique position to actually help this poor troubled teen who has nobody else to rely on. And Owen certainly does need all the help he can get!

I’m probably going to change some details of the when and how of it, but sadly Owen lost both his parents at a young age when they became possessed by wraiths/demons who were after him for unknown reasons (well, unknown to him at the time anyway.) After that, he ends up in Mistveil Orphanage when he’s transferred there to get away from the trauma of his past only to catch the eye of a certain Vlad Master years later who hears the story of a boy who claims his parents were murdered by ghosts.

Vlad later learns, much to his surprise, that Owen wasn’t lying when he said that and somehow could sense that Vlad was half-ghost from the start. Owen even managed to force him to transform partially through some strange power Vlad has never seen before. What’s even more shocking is that when Vlad attempts to overshadow Owen to cover his tracks when their interaction causes a scene with the owner of said orphanage, he finds out the hard way that he can’t and here’s why-

Warning, spoilers ahead for the old story so be mindful of that!

Necromancers are immune to being overshadowed in most cases because they are born with the same power as blood blossoms in their blood so it’s a natural repellent and toxic to ghosts. Their blood can even manifest as the actual flowers as a defense mechanism if they’re badly injured.

Necromancers can use a special spiritual flame known as “The Soul’s Pulse” that as you can guess is a direct manifestation of their souls used to purify evil spirits and demonic creature. Fun fact, I actually borrowed the name from a concept in an older fanfic of mine which yes, is how my tumblr profile got it’s name too! This also protects them from fire as a whole and is loosely based on the concept of Will o the Wisps.

Necromancers can’t become ghosts because they automatically end up in the true afterlife, aka paradise/heaven, or this world’s equivalent of hell/purgatory unless they do some sort of special ritual to be reincarnated which is extremely rare because it’s a complex and difficult thing to pull off. Only one necromancer in this world has ever become a ghost and that was under extenuating circumstances that no one could have possibly predicted.

Necromancers can see ghosts regardless of whether they’re invisible, intangible, or overshadowing someone else and they can control them to some extent with their powers given the proper training. They exist as shepherds of the dead to help the lost find their final rest and protect the living against more hostile ghosts or demonic beings. Their creed is simply “Save the dead; protect the living” which means just that, it’s their job to help prevent people from dying before their time and to help those who don’t know how to move on find peace so they can or remove them as a threat.

There have been clans of necromancers or individuals from said clans who have gone rogue and used their powers for evil, but the good guys put a stop to them too whenever that happens.

Every Necromancer clan has a familiar or a special animal they have a natural affinity to that can also sense the supernatural. In Owen’s case, it’s ravens and crows. Witches have them too but they don’t have all the same abilities as necromancers so in most cases they have to directly ask the spirits of nature to help them use certain types of magic.

Necromancers and Witches can both contact the ghosts of their ancestors or ghostly allies for valuable insight, guidance, or assistance with a problem. This is heavily inspired by the Celtic religion.

Each clan has their own family Grimoire where they record their knowledge to pass onto the next generation. The only ones who can see the words are people from the same clan or trusted blood kin and in either case, a drop of blood must be used to reveal them in the first place. If ectoplasm is detected or if anyone else tries to unseal the secrets inside, the pages will turn completely black and illegible.

Necromancers had to hide their true nature from the common folk in most cases so they worked with various religious groups as Templars/Paladins, Exorcists, Priests, and so on so they could still do what they could to protect people in the open without being accused of anything nefarious often attached to being a Necromancer. One common method was to cultivate naturally grown Blood Blossoms to sell so that they could be used for food, various anti-ghost and healing remedies, and even transplanted outside of holy places to ward against evil/hostile spirits.

When the witch hunts started in the 1600′s, both Witches and Necromancers were forced into hiding and many changed their names to escape a grim fate.

All their powers except for the blood protection remains dormant until a Necromancer comes of age at 16 and undergoes a Rite to stabilize their powers. Owen has to deal with this too but he had to hide his other abilities from his parents since they didn’t believe in ghosts and were worried something was wrong with him when he was younger. His mother was the one with the Necromancer ancestry but since her bloodline was so thinned out, no one in recent memory in her family even knew they had such powers. A Necromancer can also choose not to let their spirit flame manifest in which case they lose their power and become as normal as anyone else, so since she didn’t do her Rite mainly because she didn’t have enough power to notice let alone see any ghosts, Owen’s mother lived a completely normal life.

Necroenergy is basically the purest form of ecto-energy there is, sort of like a distilled version since it’s a manifestation of the special power found within a Necromancer’s soul itself, it can enhance a ghost’s power just as much as it can purify dark magic and even heal wounds. All Necromancers also have a ghost sense, in fact, all humans do to some degree which is a natural survival instinct. But obviously only certain people and half-ghosts have this ability in a more literal sense.

Owen is a bit of a special case since he’s one of the rare cases of someone who has been reincarnated many times before which makes him what’s known as a Revenant or a “Living Ghost.”

All Necromancers received their powers from Death who sacrificed himself to seal away a threat to all of humanity, aka Lilith the Mother of Demons, and used the last of his power to separate the Veil from the Earth to create what is now known the Ghost Zone to prevents ghosts from being corrupted by her dark magic more easily than the living are  and become wraiths/demons. He also gave a portion of his power over the dead to the very first Necromancer and all of his kin that would follow so that they could protect the living and the dead from her evil plans.

And there you have it. Those are the main key points to remember about Owen and the purpose of Necromancers in his story. I don’t plan to change much of this since it’s an important part of who Owen is but I hope this helps you understand him a little better!

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This was shared by one of my Discord members and super recent so spread the word, this is very creative and helps spell out some cool Ghost Zone information and general lore! Enjoy!