Necrohold

“… In the sacred rite of necromancy, the summoning of beings from the realm beyond requires meticulous preparation. Approach the chosen tomb with reverence, for it serves as the portal to the realm of the departed. The ritual demands a special pentagram, a conduit between the worlds of the living and the dead.

Yet, be forewarned, the conjuration is imperfect, and the revenants you raise shall walk the earth only briefly.

Through rigorous experimentation, it is observed that these cadavers possess a formidable prowess in battle.

However, in this age of human intolerance toward such arcane practices, expect resistance from valiant heroes.

As the humble scribe of this tome, I acknowledge my limitations in perfecting the spell. Yet, I speculate that the enhancement of rising undead may lie within the essence of freshly harvested souls.

May this knowledge serve you well, esteemed reader, in your own pursuit of mastery over life and death.”

— The Annals of Necromancy, Chapter IV by Goosen, Necromancer Extraordinaire