Necrology

Necrology was the in-depth field of study of undead creatures.

Knowledge
A necrologist could generally identify what type of undead a creature was, potentially even their weaknesses or natural defenses. They were also knowledgeable in the history of different undead, their dining habits, and where they were likely to lair.

Education
The Chantry of St. Sammaster, a temple run by the Cult of the Dragon, had a library that contained many books and scrolls on the topic of necrology.

History
This field of study dated as far back as the Netherese Empire, where it was studied by the doomscribes of Jergal.

Individuals

 * Sammaster, a powerful mage who discovered the process of dracolichdom, was quite a skilled necrologist.

Religions

 * Doomguides, gray ones, and grimwardens &mdash;the specialty priests of the death deities Kelemvor, Myrkul, and Urogalan, respectively &mdash;were typically well versed in this field.
 * Necrophants, the specialty priests of the demigod of necromancy Velsharoon, were typically well versed in this field.
 * Yathrinshee, the specialty priests of the drow goddess of undead Kiaransalee, were always well versed in necrology.