#reanimated_ones

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Necromancer Veresk and His Retinue: Part 5

Not all members of a necromancer's retinue are reanimated ones. Often, a necromancer offers his home as a sanctuary for unusual creatures. If you are an entity from the wrong side, marked by death, or a lich, the constant flow of necrotic energy envelops you with a powerful shield. Thus, you gain protection, while the necromancer gains valuable allies.

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Necromancer Veresk and His Retinue: Part 6

While a necromancer's retinue offers many advantages, it also comes with significant drawbacks.

Each member can be a potential weakness, risking both the physical and mental well-being of the necromancer. Some of them have personal enemies whose grudges transcend the mortal realm. Revealing the nature of the necromancer's magic and his hidden lair could attract angry mobs wielding pitchforks and torches, as well as dark arts rivals eager to sell the necromancer's heart on the black market.

How fortunate that Veresk's heart is in safe hands.

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Necromancer Veresk and His Retinue: Part 2

The bodies of reanimated ones require daily care. Any damage received, as well as wear and tear, doesn't heal on its own. They must be fixed by the necromancer master. This constant routine became a ritual that provides a semblance of normalcy in Veresk's isolated existence.

In return, the retinue pay him with the unwavering loyalty that only the dead are capable of.

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Necromancer Veresk and His Retinue: Part 3

For his peace of mind, Veresk has six rules:

Nobody should be reanimated against their will.

Nobody stays in his retinue longer than they wish.

All significant decisions are made by voting.

Disputes within the retinue must be resolved peacefully and fairly, with Veresk acting as a mediator if necessary.

His necromantic power must never be used for malicious or oppressive purposes.

The existence and nature of the retinue should be kept secret to protect its members from external threats.

His only friend finds the rules idiotic (except for the last one).

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Necromancer Veresk and His Retinue: Part 4

The reanimated ones' dependence on their master necromancer is worse than slavery. They interpret every word as an order. That’s why Veresk developed a peculiar way of communicating. He uses a questioning intonation instead of making direct requests and always shares his opinion only after everyone else has spoken.

His friend is concerned that this habit makes Veresk seem like an insecure weakling.