Withstand Death

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Withstand Death
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School: Necromancy
Incantation: Vas An Corp
Reagents: WO, DI, BM
Mana cost: 4

Withstand Death is a necromantic spell that allows a Necromancer to escape death once.

Spell Description[edit]

When Withstand Death is cast, the necromancer will be able to survive one trauma that would otherwise be lethal. This reprieve will only be afforded once as the spell can only be cast once.

Lore[edit]

By means of this preparation ritual, the Necromancer returns from death once (and only once), with all ailments removed and in full health.
A Necromancer deals always with death. Yet sometimes the Necromancer must be able to resist death in order to continue to serve his master. Therefore, when the time arrives, take Wood, Dirt and Blackmoor. Say the words Vas An Corp and focus this magic upon yourself.
– from Ancient Necromancer (Ultima VIII)

Trivia[edit]

  • This is the closest spell to that of resurrection available to the Avatar in Pagan.
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