A dynamic meeting with what appears to be a ghost. Suddenly thrust into a strange world. Does he get a new language, cool powers, or access to magic that bring awe and respect to him?

No. He gets necromancy and invertebrate subordination, with no access to other types of magic. Dropped in the middle of desert to survive and figure out what he can do.

Let's see how he handles it.

P.S. He does okay.