Occult

The Coven of the Occult was banned from being held among the schools for their devious affairs. Many spells are much more expensive but provide more powerful and dark effects. Unnatural life, death and decay are all fond allies of the Occult. Often times the high costs are mitigated by blood offerings and sacrifices. Occult magic is the raw damage side of the Sun Shard. Instead of bringing life to the living, it breaths it into the dead as well as steals from the living. Dark mages are great summoners, but suffer from less means of protecting and healing.