Necromantic connections of all races?

Post » Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:13 pm

Alright. *Obviously* this is related to ESO, but this is a quaestion all about lore. Now then.

I know that necromancy is not really all that deep, as far as the games and their lore goes, but there might be some aspects I'm not familiar with (or can't recall). Plus, it also doesn't help that nearly every surface connection to necromancy seems to be all about Mannimarco (kind of tired of reading about him all the time).

So - Mannimarco aside, what is the necromantic heritage of all the main races?

Frex, I know that Bretons seem to have a bunch of historic celebrations and allusions to necromancy and general witchcraftery. The Dunmer and their (modern) lax attitude to necromancy also comes to mind. Considering that Bosmer are outright cannibals, would they have any interest in necrotic stuff? And what about all the other sides?

thankses in advances

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Elizabeth Falvey
 
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Post » Sun Aug 11, 2013 3:05 am

The countless crypts and barrows of Skyrim have the power to raise and enthrall all laid to rest within. To imbue the very stones with such power for thousands of years speaks of great necromance.

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Post » Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:17 pm

Draconic/Alduin/Dragon cult magic. It is the ancient Atmoran way.

Atmoran/Ancient Nords were practicing necromancy long before Mannimarco was even conceived of. As were the Ayleids. Sloads too.

The only "society" ("alive") that practice necromancy as a "culture" are the Bretons and Dunmer. As always, individuals are free to do whatever they please.

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Post » Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:17 pm

http://www.imperial-library.info/content/preparation-corpse: volume one gives a thorough examination of necromantic practice in each province.

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Post » Sun Aug 11, 2013 12:02 am

"Many Necromancers who practice our Arts in Valenwood become "one with the trees" themselves."

What could this imply?

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