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The Necromancer
A necromancer is a person who practices magic involving communication with the dead by summoning their spirits for the purpose of divination. Necromancer or The Necromancer may also refer to: Characters * Sauron, a character in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, referred to as "the Necromancer" in ''The Hobbit'' * Necromancer (Dungeons & Dragons), Necromancer (''Dungeons & Dragons''), a character class in the role-playing game ''Dungeons & Dragons'' * Necromancer, a character class in the video game series ''Diablo (series), Diablo'' * The Necromancer, a character in the television series ''Charmed'' * Necromancer, a fictional species in the television series ''Raised by Wolves (American TV series), Raised by Wolves'' Comics and literature * ''The Necromancer'', an 1857 novel by George W. M. Reynolds * ''The Necromancers'', a 1909 novel by Robert Hugh Benson * Necromancer (novel), ''Necromancer'' (novel), a 1962 novel by Gordon R. Dickson * ''Necromancer'', a 1978 Robert Holdstock bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Necromancer
Necromancy () is the practice of magic involving communication with the dead by summoning their spirits as apparitions or visions for the purpose of divination; imparting the means to foretell future events and discover hidden knowledge. Sometimes categorized under ''death magic'', the term is occasionally also used in a more general sense to refer to black magic or witchcraft as a whole. Etymology The word ''necromancy'' is adapted from Late Latin : a loan word from the post-Classical Greek (, or 'divination through a dead body'), a compound of Ancient Greek (, or 'dead body') and (, or 'divination'). The Koine Greek compound form was first documented in the writings of Origen of Alexandria in the 3rd century AD. The Classical Greek term was (), from the episode of the ''Odyssey'' in which Odysseus visits the realm of the dead souls, and in Hellenistic Greek; in Latin, and ''necromancy'' in 17th-century English. Antiquity Early necromancy was related to – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Necromancer (1988 Film)
''Necromancer'' is a 1988 American supernatural horror film directed by Dusty Nelson and starring Elizabeth Kaitan, John Tyler, Rhonda Dorto, Stan Hurwitz, Edward A. Wright, and Russ Tamblyn. The story follows a young woman who is raped by a group of men, and contacts a necromancer to exact her revenge. Synopsis Three friends, Paul, Carl, and Allan, break into their professor's office to steal the answers for an important test. What they do not know is that they are not alone. Fellow student Julie Johnson is finishing some work when she spots Allan. It is not long before the three of them gang up on Julie. While Carl holds her, Paul pulls out a knife and threatens to cut her, only to cut off her underwear and rape her as the others watch on. Soon after, they threaten and blackmail her to keep quiet. The next day, Julie is upset about the night before. She confides in her best friend, Freda, who tries to persuade her to go to the police, but Julie refuses. Later that day, Freda fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Necromance
Necromance was a Christian gothic metal band from Spremberg, Germany, formed in 1987, disbanded in 2002. Originally signed to Morbid Records as a death metal act and later signed to Pleitegeier Records after changing the music style, the band built a reputation in the underground scenes touring with groups such as Demigod. Necromance released two albums in the 1990s: '' White Gothic'' (1997) and '' Wiederkehr der Schmerzen'' (1999). Their 2001 album '' Tribulation Force'' showcased a strong industrial metal influence. The band has toured Europe, and performed on notable European festivals such as Freakstock in Germany. Their two latest albums were well received by magazines such as ''Rock Hard'' and ''Metal Heart''. The band leader Runhardt Scheffler typically writes lyrics about the End Times. (German) Biography The band was formed under the name Secret Attack in 1987 and played death metal. In 1989 they changed the name to Necromance, and toured Europe in the early 1990s with D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caress Of Steel
''Caress of Steel'' is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on September 24, 1975, by Mercury Records. It was recorded immediately after the band concluded touring in support of their previous album, '' Fly By Night'', and marked a development in the group's sound, moving from the blues-based hard rock style of their debut towards progressive rock. ''Caress of Steel'' is considered Rush's first progressive rock album. Songs such as "The Necromancer" furthered Rush's advancement into narrative-driven, fantasy-based compositions, while "The Fountain of Lamneth" was their first prog-rock "epic". Other tracks like "Bastille Day" and " Lakeside Park" became staples of the band's live setlists. Though the band members were initially proud of their work on ''Caress of Steel'', the album proved to be a commercial and critical low point for Rush as the album's darker sound and fantastical compositions failed to find an audience and confused some of the band's peer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firepower (album)
''Firepower'' is the eighteenth studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest. Released in 2018, it was the band's first studio album since 1988's '' Ram It Down'' to be produced by Tom Allom and the first one with Andy Sneap as co-producer. The album sold around 49,000 copies in the United States within its first week of release, debuting at No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, making it the band's highest-charting album in the US. The album also reached No. 5 in the UK, making it their first top-ten album in the UK since '' British Steel''. Music videos were made for "Lightning Strike", "Spectre" and "No Surrender". A lyric video was made for "Never the Heroes". The record also produced three singles. Background In an interview with Reverb.com in November 2015, Richie Faulkner said that Judas Priest would start work on a new album in 2016. In April 2016, Loudwire posted a photo showing Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and Faulkner himself in the studio, with Halford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Roots Of Sepultura
''Roots'' is the sixth studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura. It was released in Europe on and in the U.S. three weeks later on March 12 by Roadrunner Records. It is the band's last studio album to feature founding member and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Max Cavalera, who left the band in late 1996 while the band was on tour to promote the album. Following the shift to slower tempos and Latin-tinged rhythms on the album '' Chaos A.D.'', ''Roots'' delves even further into Brazilian musical textures and features significant contributions from iconic Brazilian musician Carlinhos Brown, who guided and arranged the sections throughout the album that feature ensemble percussion playing. Both in sound and overall aesthetic, ''Roots'' is also a conscious nod to Brazil's marginalized indigenous population and cultures. The song "Itsári" features a Xavante chant that re-appears on the song "Born Stubborn" and serves as a loose thematic thread for the whole album, which on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Aerosol Grey Machine
''The Aerosol Grey Machine'' is the debut studio album by English progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator. It was first released in the United States in 1969 by Mercury Records. Content The album was originally intended as a solo album by the band's lead singer and main songwriter, Peter Hammill. When the band signed with Charisma Records, a deal was worked out whereby ''The Aerosol Grey Machine'' would be released under the Van der Graaf Generator name, in return for Mercury releasing Hammill from his earlier contract. Releases ''The Aerosol Grey Machine'' was released in September 1969 by Mercury, in the US only. An initial edition contained the song "Giant Squid" instead of "Necromancer", but that was a mis-print which was corrected immediately. On the sleeve and on the LP label of the misprint only "Necromancer" is named, but the song is mentioned in the song album credits though, which makes it very likely that initially the LP should feature it. The LP was rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Necromancer Games
Necromancer Games was an American publisher of role-playing games. With offices in Seattle, Washington and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the company specialized in material for the d20 System. Most of its products were released under the Open Game License of Wizards of the Coast. The company's slogan, "Third Edition Rules, First Edition Feel," alluded to the fact that while its products used the third edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' rules system, they strove to mimic the flavor and style found in the game's Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, first edition (1977–1989). The company was on hiatus by 2010, the two founders having started two separate new game companies, Frog God Games and Legendary Games. In June 2012, Necromancer Games was acquired by Frog God Games. The Necromancer Games logo features a depiction of Orcus (Dungeons & Dragons), Orcus. History Necromancer Games was founded in 2000 by Clark Peterson (game designer), Clark Peterson and Bill Webb (game designer), Bill Webb, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Necromancer (video Game)
''Necromancer'' is an action game created by Bill Williams (game designer), Bill Williams for Atari 8-bit computers and published by Synapse Software in 1982. A port to the Commodore 64 followed in 1983. The game was rereleased by Atari Corporation on cartridge in the style of the Atari XEGS in 1987. The player controls the wizard Illuminar who attempts to grow an army of trees to attack Tetragorn the Necromancer and his evil minions that are trying to take over a graveyard. The game is divided into three sections with unique gameplay, and the player's success in each affects the one that follows it. Gameplay ''Necromancer'' consists of three sections, as in a three-act play: The Forest, The Vaults, The Graveyard. The Forest Illuminar stands fixed in the middle of the screen. Moving the joystick controls his "wisp", a magical boomerang-like device. Pressing the fire button plants a seed that will slowly grow into a tree in several stages to adulthood. Ogres appear from both si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Necromancer (board Game)
''Necromancer'' is a 1983 board game published by Steve Jackson Games. Gameplay ''Necromancer'' is a game in which the players are wizards who can control the undead. Reception Kevin Frey reviewed ''Necromancer'' in ''Space Gamer ''The Space Gamer'' was a magazine dedicated to the subject of science fiction and fantasy board games and tabletop role-playing games. It quickly grew in importance and was an important and influential magazine in its subject matter from the la ...'' No. 71. Frey commented that "Overall, ''Necromancer'' is action-packed, fast-moving, and ever-changing. It is a unique game which most gamers should find exciting to play." Reviews *1984 Games 100 References {{reflist Board games introduced in 1983 Steve Jackson Games games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaseiken Necromancer
is a 1988 role-playing video game by Hudson Soft for the PC Engine. The game has never been officially translated into English despite becoming available as a downloadable purchase in United States and Europe. A sequel, ''Necromancer 2'', was released on mobile devices in Japan. It was ported to the Nintendo DSi as ''Jaseiken Necromancer: Nightmare Reborn'' in 2010. Re-releases On December 2, 2006, ''Jaseiken Necromancer'' saw its first release on the Nintendo Wii Virtual Console in Japan. On December 16, 2009, the game was re-released for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable, available only on PlayStation Network in Japan. In February 2011, the game was released as ''Necromancer'' on Apple's App Store, but is no longer available to purchase. In March 2017, the game was released in Japan on the Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console. In February 2018 it was added to the United States and Europe eShops in original untranslated form, the first time the game was available for purc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nekromancer (film)
''Nekrotronic'' (formerly ''Nekromancer'') is a 2018 Australian comedy science-fiction horror film. It was co-written and directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, and stars Ben O'Toole and Monica Bellucci. It tells the story of demons that steal people's souls through smartphone apps, and the demon-hunters out to kill them. It was intended to be a mashup of ''Ghostbusters'', ''The Matrix'', and ''The Exorcist''. The story was inspired by the ICE of William Gibson's ''Neuromancer''. The film premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. In September 2019, it had its Australian debut at the SciFi Film Festival in Sydney. Cast * Ben O'Toole as Howard North * Monica Bellucci as Finnegan * Caroline Ford as Molly * Tess Haubrich as Torquel * Bob Savea as Rangi * David Wenham as Luther * Goran D. Kleut as Lurch Reception On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds approval rating based on reviews, with an average rating of . The site's critical consensus reads, "''Nekrotonic'' has plent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
