Seems like the invention of OCD Necromancers who were in a hurry and didn't want to make a mess. I can hear the old-school Necromancers complaining now: "In MY day, we took out the organs and wr… (View Post)

If undead animation halts decomposition, then what's the difference between a zombie and a mummy? The way I see it is that zombies are animated remains of the recently-dead and skeletons (unless purp… (View Post)

Oh, the finer points of D&D necrology! Anyone have one of Van Richten's lorebooks handy? I'd say zombies are basically skeletons with extra baggage (meat baggage, that is), but the distinction be… (View Post)

The idea of a bard singing and playing an instrument during battle always seemed a bit odd to me, but now I get it! (View Post)

@Jaxsbudgie Illusionists actually have THREE barred schools in 2e (Necromancy, Evocation, and Abjuration) and Diviners only have one (Conjuration). The others have two. I think they only went with on… (View Post)