A Necromancer is a type of magic user in fantasy literature and games who specializes in communicating with the dead. They often summon spirits or raise the deceased to serve them, using dark magic to manipulate life and death. This character archetype is commonly found in various cultures and mythologies, often associated with themes of power, fear, and the unknown. In many stories, necromancers are portrayed as villains due to their use of forbidden magic. They may seek to gain knowledge, control over others, or even immortality. Popular examples of necromancers can be found in video games like World of Warcraft and literature such as The Wheel of Time series.