Summon Dead

From Ultima Codex
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Summon Dead
Summon dead.gif
School: Necromancy
Incantation: Kal Corp Xen
Reagents: BL, BO, WO
Mana cost: 2

The Necromancy spell Summon Dead calls forth help from Lithos' ranks of the dead during combat.

Spell Description[edit]

The Necromancer is not alone in battles against foes, as the legions of Lithos are available. Casting Summon Dead calls forth either a ghoul or skeleton, which then attacks the assigned target. However, be warned that these creatures of no intelligence, should they win their battle, will turn against the caster next. So either a Grant Peace is needed to send them back, or the Necromancer has to leave the battle site after summoning the helper. Each casting will only create one creature, no more.

Lore[edit]

Skeletonwarrior.jpg
This spell summons from the Earth a number of dead warriors to serve the Necromancer as guardians. They are mindless, attacking anyone not endowed with the power of Necromancy. Though it is possible to summon armies of the walking dead, I have never seen more than one appear.
Very well, always remember that no matter how mighty you may feel, everyone eventually needs help in battle. Take Blood, Bone, and Wood. Speak the words Kal Corp Xen. Focus this power and help will arrive. This spell will summon your deceased brethren to your aid. It may also help you find that which you seek.
– from Ancient Necromancer (Ultima VIII)


See Also[edit]

Ultima VIII Spells
Necromancy Call QuakeCreate GolemDeath SpeakGrant PeaceMask of DeathOpen GroundRock FleshSummon DeadWithstand Death
Theurgy Aerial ServantAir WalkDivinationFade from SightHealing TouchHear TruthInterventionRestorationResurrectionReveal
Sorcery Armor of FlamesBanish DaemonConflagrationCreate FireEndure HeatExplosionExtinguishFire ShieldFlame BoltFlashIgniteSummon Daemon
Thaumaturgy Call DestructionConfusion BlastDevastationEthereal TravelMeteor ShowerSummon Creature