Quote Originally Posted by Startouched View Post
Animation points could definitely do with a tweak (and maybe a name change too!), but that seems a bit clunky. Why not just say that you have uses of Dread Call equal to your proficiency bonus? I'd also consider making it available a bit later just because I can't think of any other features that let you cast a spell before you're of a level where you could cast it with your spell slots. (Warlock Invocations are the biggest example of this)
I'm granting the ability to raise dead early because it's the key ability of the class. The part of the class i like the least was that you only unlocked real necromancy at level 8. I choose to change that.

Also, Dread Call is perfect. I'll be using that name, thank you. I don't think I'll make it tied to the proficiency bonus.