Re: Wanted Necromancer at Large
I agree that each time one chooses to cast Necromancy its dark taint permeates the spirit. Even if it is cast only once or it is not cast for many years – Necromancy has been cast and it can not be uncast. What is important to remember is that Guild Master Simeon Rice believes this as well. Hengin, this is why when you met the Guild Master and wanted to shake his hand he stopped you. He told you that he was Wayside’s official Necromancer – he wanted to make sure that before you even touched him you were aware he was tainted by Necromancy.
Simeon Rice was sanctioned in his study by the Earth Guild and by the former High Regent himself. This means that his use of Necromancy was not illegal. He studied this dark path slowly, in small measures to limit his exposure, to keep his studies from being uncorrupted even as he recognized his spirit must be. Guild Master Rice did not undertake the study of Necromancy for his own power. He did it for all of us. He peered into the shadows for the good of all Wayside – so that we might better combat the evils that this dark magic calls forth.
Simeon Rice is a Good man. We should honor him for the many sacrifices he has made for Wayside, not condemn him.
I agree that each time one chooses to cast Necromancy its dark taint permeates the spirit. Even if it is cast only once or it is not cast for many years – Necromancy has been cast and it can not be uncast. What is important to remember is that Guild Master Simeon Rice believes this as well. Hengin, this is why when you met the Guild Master and wanted to shake his hand he stopped you. He told you that he was Wayside’s official Necromancer – he wanted to make sure that before you even touched him you were aware he was tainted by Necromancy.
Simeon Rice was sanctioned in his study by the Earth Guild and by the former High Regent himself. This means that his use of Necromancy was not illegal. He studied this dark path slowly, in small measures to limit his exposure, to keep his studies from being uncorrupted even as he recognized his spirit must be. Guild Master Rice did not undertake the study of Necromancy for his own power. He did it for all of us. He peered into the shadows for the good of all Wayside – so that we might better combat the evils that this dark magic calls forth.
Simeon Rice is a Good man. We should honor him for the many sacrifices he has made for Wayside, not condemn him.