Raising the dead in Cheliax

[Gratz]

So, unsurprisingly one of my players wants to play some sort of necromancer (may it be a wizard, an oracle, a cleric or whatever) and I wanted to know what the Cheliaxian government thinks about any kind of raising the dead and controlling the undead.

[captain yesterday]

They're cool with it, just so long as you keep them in check.

[Gratz]

Thanks, sounds reasonable.

[ElyasRavenwood]

Looking in the player's guide to Hells Vengeance, I think they mention that Necromancy, while distasteful, is not illegal in Chelliax. And as Captain Yesterday said you'll need to keep them in check. Oh and I think they would want them to be leashed too :D

[James Thomas]

Knowing the Chelaxian penchant for legalism and infernal bureaucracy, I think there would be a Bureau of Cadaver Animation overseeing such activity.

You must get a waiver signed by one of their officials including the numbers and nature of your undead flock and pay for a permit (KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS!). This is important because animate dead spells prevent the use of a simple raise dead spell. If someone can prove they had the money and intent to raise their loved one and you cast animate dead they could file suit against you. They must be tagged to identify them as your property. You may be liable for any damage they inflict (assuming anyone remains to file a complaint).

You get the idea.