The mage may use this ritual to summon and bind the Lesser Undead if he remains stationary within a pentagram drawn in or near an area where lesser Undead may habitually be found (near tombs, graveyards, barrows, etc.). The mage and his companions must remain within the circle of protection during the entire course of the ritual. They may take no other action while the ritual is taking place. The ritual lasts two hours. If successful, the spell summons (rank x 2) levels of lesser undead (q.v.) and subjects them to the will of the summoner for the duration of the ritual. If the ritual backfires, the undead arrive and attack the mage. Once the duration ends or the mage releases the Undead, they will usually depart.
The table below shows typical undead by level and the minimum rank needed to summon each level of undead. Note that Vampires, Ghosts and Liches can never be summoned or bound by this ritual.
Level | Type | Minimum Rank to Summon |
1 | Skeleton | 1 |
2 | Zombie | 1 |
3 | Ghoul | 3 |
4 | Ghast, Shadow | 6 |
5 | Wight | 10 |
6 | Wraith | 14 |
7 | Mummy | 18 |
8 | Spectre | 22 |
9 | Vampire | NA |
10 | Ghost | NA |
11 | Lich | NA |
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