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Why are some spells considered necromancy, when they really shouldn’t be?
Why are some spells considered necromancy, when they really shouldn’t be?
5th Edition

Necromancy is defined as magic whose spells manipulate the power of death, unlife; and the life force.

If this is the case, then why is ‘Cause Fear’ a necromancy spell? It’s not manipulating life, it’s messing with someone’s mind, which is the definition of enchantment. Additionally, Blindness/Deafness is considered necromancy, even though it SHOULD be illusion, as it’s messing with what you perceive.