The Necromancer arrives after the completion of a Herodotus quest; he summons shades of past historical figures, which can then be defeated for loot & XP. These shades linger for a limited time before they are replaced.
Historical Figures:
Summoning Laud:
[Info] the shade of Ramethep: The Necromancer raised me from the dead!
[Info] the shade of Ramethep: When I kill you, you will serve me as a mummy!
[Info] the shade of Ashoka: The Necromancer raised me from the dead!
[Info] the shade of Ashoka: War, War! We're going to war!
[Info] the shade of Maldoror: The Necromancer raised me from the dead!
[Info] the shade of Maldoror: Ahh poetry, the true weapon against your soul!
[Info] the shade of Nero: The Necromancer raised me from the dead!
[Info] the shade of Nero: Burn, Burn, Rome will burn again!
[Info] the shade of Lugh: The Necromancer raised me from the dead!
[Info] the shade of Lugh: Dare invade my lands and challenge me!
Upon Despawn
[Chat] The Necromancer: You missed your opportunity to defeat my minion.
[Chat] The Necromancer: I will raise another one soon, maybe.