The Undead Curse
Immortality with a catch
True undead have souls trapped within them. Anything less is merely a puppet and not truly undead.
Transmission & Vectors
This curse can only be contracted through Necromancy.
Causes
A Necromancer dominates the victim's soul.
Symptoms
The affected regains almost complete motor control, but the body continues to decay. Free will is also lost in the process of resurrection, but not the capacity for higher thought or the ability to use magic.
Treatment
The magical tether between body and soul must be broken for the undead to die again. Alternatively, the domination spell can be broken and the undead can regain their free will while also remaining undead. Tier III or greater combat spells are sufficient.
Sequela
This curse grants the afflicted a perverse form of immortality, though they will be unable to use a Talisman of Undeath and will instead need a Soul Anchor.
Prevention
An Amulet of Celestial or Ring of Final Passage will protect the user from being brought back from the dead.
History
Necromancy first appeared two years before the Fall of Shadow. Lord Carrion is credited with his creation.
Cultural Reception
The undead are hated and feared across the world.
Type
Supernatural
Origin
Divine
Cycle
Chronic, Acquired
Rarity
Rare
Affected Species
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