Death Quote by Jonathan L. Howard
![“... the first few minutes of a person's death are the most vitally important minutes of opportunity for a necromancer, [so] Cabal added, "Look, I have to go. Without the necessary chemicals, we'll lose whatever wits are still floating around his cooling brain. The only more immediate alternative…” quote by Jonathan L. Howard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c7e/jonathan-l-howard-11863_death_the-first-few-minutes-of-a-person-s-deat_1567213.jpg)
““... the first few minutes of a person's death are the most vitally important minutes of opportunity for a necromancer, [so] Cabal added, "Look, I have to go. Without the necessary chemicals, we'll lose whatever wits are still floating around his cooling brain. The only more immediate alternative that I can think of is a Tantric ritual involving necrophiliac sodomy and, frankly, I don't think my back is up to it. So, if you will excuse me?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Necromancer's Gambit, Jonathan L. Howard, 2015
The passage highlights a desperate, darkly comedic moment where a necromancer must act quickly before a dying mind disintegrates, resorting to extreme, taboo rituals.
In simple terms: Urgent necromancy requires swift, risky actions before death finalizes.
Key Takeaway
Act quickly, but beware of extreme measures.
Themes
death
necromancy
urgency
dark humor
Mood
dark
ironic
tense
Type
literary
humorous
philosophical
When to use this quote
- emergency medical response
- fictional magical practice
- ethical decision making
- creative writing
- role‑playing scenarios
Key Concepts
mortality
ritual
ethical boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical lines are crossed in desperate situations?
- How does humor affect perception of dark subjects?
A Different Perspective
The extreme nature of the suggested ritual may be off‑putting or impractical for most readers.
