Necromancy is considered a taboo by most societies in the Lands of Arda. This comes from the fact that Necromantic magic was not a type of magic given and taught by the gods. At least that's the popular belief. The first traces of necromancy date back around the end of the first millennia of the 1st era. A few centuries after the gods left the world, a new type of magic that can control and defy death, started spreading its clutches around the world. The practitioners of that magic were investigated and told to stop further practice of necromancy. Some obeyed, some did not. Those who did not were later labelled as criminals, as nations passed laws that prohibited the use of necromancy. Qualified researchers and investigators tried to reach the bottom of this, trying to find how is it possible for such magic to exist when it was not made by the gods. After decades of searching, the origins were traced back to two books. Upon further search, the two books were found and confiscated by the authorities. One book was named "Book of Outworld Bewitching Secrets" and was taken by the government of Razorleaf, while the other was named "Book of Malevolent Bindings" and was taken by the authorities of the Golden Sands. Both books were reported to be sentient. They had the ability to converse with anyone touching them. The sentience inside the books was able to teach magic that defied the known laws of magic, and was quickly corrupting the mind and soul of its readers. They were quickly sealed away, as they were deemed too dangerous. Research on them was cancelled.
Consequences
Even though, the books were sealed away at that time, the use of Necromancy was reduced but did not disappear. Knowledge of the forbidden magic was released and was hard to contain. Several nations put stricter laws in place. Necromancers who are caught are often hunted down and punished by the authorities, as they are viewed as dangerous criminals who have defied the laws of the gods. Despite the severe consequences, some practitioners still find ways to cast necromantic spells. The existence of the two sentient books that teach necromancy has made it possible for some to continue practicing this forbidden magic. It is rumored that there are secret societies of necromancers who study and practice the dark arts in secret, using the knowledge contained within the forbidden books. The use of necromancy has also had other consequences on the world. The dead have been known to rise from their graves and wander the lands, causing fear and panic among the living. This has led to many people seeking the aid of powerful clerics and paladins to combat the undead and put them to rest.