we are told by one of the NPCs

<<The second generation were Necromancers who learned from or were converted by the works of Jonathan Kigot, who conceptualized our Philosophy and the Great Work.>>

so we would be third generation ...

<<Finally, Zamidren Book succeeded in calling together the Philosophers to pass on the philosophy to a young and much larger generation of initiates; you.>>

---

Necromancy provides the only source of reliable and potent life extension on Elanthia.