Practical Necromancy (OpenMW)

WHAT IS ADDED

Black Soul Gems - Used to capture the souls of sapient mortals (black souls), grand level souls which cannot fit into normal soul gems. Black Soul Gems are illegal in Morrowind but can still be found in the possession of necromancers, smugglers and black market dealers. Black Soul Gems can't be used to trap animal or Daedric souls, only mortal souls, but once they are filled they can be used like any other soul gem for enchantment.

"Practical Necromancy" - A book teaching the basic workings of Necromancy. Necromancy is illegal in Morrowind, so the book is not openly sold, but it can be found in a variety of locations, most commonly in the vicinity of practicing necromancers. Players need at least 40 Mysticism to learn the spells in this book.

"The Ritual of Becoming" - A rare book detailing the process of becoming a Lich. Several copies are said to exist in Morrowind but they are likely found only in the deepest and darkest places. Players must have at least 80 Mysticism to learn from this book.

Necromancy Spells - The following new spells are added:

Animate Ghost - Raises a more powerful variant of Ancestor Ghost. Casts status-affecting spells. Requires Ectoplasm to cast.

Animate Skeleton - Raises a Skeleton which can be equipped with armor (counts as NPC rather than creature). Unlike other Animate spells, this one does not need any alchemical ingredients to cast.

Animate Zombie - Raises a combat-oriented variation of the Bonewalker. Requires Gravedust to cast.

Black Soul Trap - Special Soul Trap spell used to capture black souls. Ordinary soul trap spells won't work on Men and Mer.

Ritual of Becoming - Transform yourself into a Lich, an immortal undead being of great power.

Players who become a Lich gain the following extra spells:

Disguise - Caster takes on mortal appearance and can interact normally with mortals.

Recall Phylactery - Returns caster to the position of their phylactery at any time.

BECOMING A NECROMANCER

Aspiring necromancers must first seek the book "Practical Necromancy" which teaches the basic spells. Minions can be given simple orders through dialogue, just remember that they aren't too smart. To raise minions, you'll first need black souls.

To trap black souls, cast Black Soul Trap on an NPC and kill the NPC while the spell is active. Mortal souls have a charge of 500 and can be used like any other souls for enchanting, but black soul gems are required in order to trap them.

BECOMING A LICH

A powerful necromancer may decide to enter into a state of undeath themselves, to preserve their minds from old age and disease. While some may opt for Vampirism, those with th