Necromancy!
Necromancy.
The ancient dark art of manipulating the deceased to do one's biddings. It is a practice shrouded in mystery and taboo. Yet, delving into its intricacies reveals a world fraught with challenges and dangers.
To master Necromancy, one must possess a rare affinity for the dark arts and a near-total absence of connection to the light. The delicate balance between these opposing forces dictates the practitioner's ability to control the restless spirits of the dead.
Furthermore, the very nature of Necromancy is a violation of the natural order, disrupting the cycle of life and death. This alone earns the ire of many factions within the Tower, who view such manipulation of the deceased as a sacrilege.
But beyond mere ethical concerns lies a deeper, more sinister reason for the condemnation of Necromancy. Those who dabble in this forbidden art often uncover secrets that shake the very foundations of power within the Tower. By communing with the spirits of the departed, necromancers gain access to forbidden knowledge and untold secrets, threatening the status quo of those in authority.
As a result, powerful factions maintain a tight grip on the practice of Necromancy, seeking to suppress any who dare to wield its dark powers.
Yet, despite the risks and the stigma, there are those who dare to delve into the forbidden depths of Necromancy, driven by ambition, curiosity, or a desire for power beyond mortal comprehension.
Necromancers wielded formidable power, not through sheer strength alone, but through their mastery over the undead. With legions of reanimated corpses at their command, Necromancers could turn the tide of battle in their favor with terrifying efficiency.
Engaging a Necromancer in group combat or prolonged skirmishes was akin to courting disaster. As the bodies of fallen foes littered the battlefield, the Necromancer's power only grew stronger, with each new corpse adding to their army of the undead. The longer the conflict dragged on, the more insurmountable their advantage became.
Aware of the risks associated with Necromancy, Shiva nonetheless recognized its potential as a path to unparalleled strength. Despite the moral qualms and potential backlash from opposing factions, the allure of mastering this forbidden art was too great to resist. With his eyes fixed on surpassing the heights of his previous life, Shiva resolved to embrace the dark path of Necromancy once more.
"Add a characteristic, Necromancy."
As his words reverberated behind the collapsed wall, the Tower sprang into action.
<Characteristic: Necromancy, Confirmed.>
<Checking Qualifications for the practice of Necromancy.>
<The Host has 94% affinity with the dark attribute.>
<Requirements met, commencing class modification.>
As the System fell silent, Shiva found himself taken aback by the messages. It wasn't the content that surprised him, but rather the percentage displayed. In his past life, Shiva had an 86% affinity with the dark attribute, yet now, according to the system, he boasted a remarkable 94%. This discrepancy intrigued him, hinting at the mysterious effects of his return. Nevertheless, he patiently awaited the System's completion of the modification process.
After a minute or so of anticipation, shimmering runes once again materialized before him.
<Class Modification success!>
<Congratulations! Your class 'Crazy Sorcerer' has been modified to Necromancer'>
There it was—the class that had once earned him notoriety as a wild and eccentric individual!
<You have obtained class exclusive skill - 'Raise the dead'>
<You have obtained class exclusive skill - 'Reanimate'>
<You have obtained class exclusive skill - 'Undead Confederate'.>
<You have obtained class exclusive skill - 'blazing skull'.>
<You have obtained class exclusive skill - 'Bone Embrace'.>
A Variety of Familiar Skills
Upon acquiring a class, individuals receive class-exclusive skills, akin to the two abilities obtained for the Crazy Sorcerer, for instance. However, the number of skills acquired for the Crazy Necromancer class wasn't merely two, but five! It was just a proff to the vast potential inherent in this class!
Even though Shiva knew exactly what were the function of each skill, he choose to see them once again with curiosity.
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<Status >
Name: Shiva
Race: Human
level: 8
Sex: Male
Condition: Virgin
Class: Crazy Sorcerer
Subclass: none
Titles: Challenger, Crafty Vengeance
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<Stats >
Strength - 5+1
Constitution - 8
Dexterity - 6
Intelligence - 49
Perception - 49
Charisma - 10
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free attribute points - 40
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Skills: -
->Active: Backstab(E), Crazy Combine(EX), Raise the Dead(F), Blazzing Skull(F), Reanimate(F), Bone Embrace(F).
->Passive: Crazy Growth(EX), Undead Confederate(F).
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Six active skills and 2 passive skills—totaling eight skills—It was an unprecedented amount for a challenger who hadn't even achieved the title of a climber! One particular aspect worth noting was that the skills acquired from the Crazy Sorcerer class remained intact even after modifying the class!
With a satisfied smile adorning his face, Shiva concentrated on the skills section. Gradually, the descriptions of each skill appeared before him. First, he focused on the active skills.
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<Crazy Combine>
Type - Class Exclusive
Rank - Ex
Capable of merging items of similar types to create a unified product, this ability holds within it the potential for both boon and bane. The outcome of the combination, whether beneficial or detrimental, is contingent upon the specific items utilized in the process.
(Mana usage depends on items used)
Proficiency : - (This skill is based on luck and doesn't require profieciency)
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<Raise the Dead>
Type - Class Exclusive
Rank - F
Summon the departed spirits from the depths of the underworld. These summoned undead can be controlled at will, obedient to your every command. However, they are mere echoes of their former selves, possessing only a fraction of their former strength and retaining some of their skills from their previous life.
Proficiency : - 0%
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<Blazzing Skull>
Type - Class Exclusive
Rank - F
Launches a blazing skull towards enemies, unleashing devastating splash and flame damage upon impact. Additionally, there is a chance that the target may suffer from a lingering 'burn' effect.
Proficiency : - 0%
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<Reanimate >
Type - Class Exclusive
Rank - F
Whispers of ancient incantations converge as this ability unfurls, weaving threads of darkness to resurrect the fallen undead.
Proficiency : - 0%
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<Bone Embrace>
Type - Class Exclusive
Rank - F
From the depths of the underworld, skeletal hands emerge, guided by unseen forces to ensnare adversaries with spectral precision.
Proficiency : - 0%
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There was a lot to take in, but Shiva decided to take a look at the passive skills before summurising his skills.
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<Crazy Growth>
Type - Class Exclusive
Rank - F
In ages past, a daring lunatic defied the boundaries of possibility, captivating the Tower with his unwavering courage. Impressed by his audacity, the Tower bestowed upon him this remarkable skill. Whenever its bearer undertakes feats deemed insane or unattainable by Tower dwellers, whispers abound of a certain fortune finding its way to the user.
Proficiency : - 0%
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<Undead Confederate>
Type - Class Exclusive
Rank - F
In the presence of their summons, a necromancer's power swells. With every summoning, the necromancer's energy replenishes at an accelerated rate, fueling their dark arts with increasing potency.Proficiency : - 0%
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...That was a lot to take in.....
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