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	==Abilities==		==Abilities==

	The Phantom Lover is one of the few beings — aside from the [[Dark Powers]], [[Mist Ferryman\|Mist Ferrymen]], and greater gods who can breach the borders of the Demiplane of Dread of his own will.<ref name="DLp.68" /> He can appear anywhere in the [[Prime Material Plane]], at any time<ref name="DLp.68" /> ~~— however~~, he limits himself to the task at hand, which is the temptation of a vulnerable woman. The lady's bedchambers essentially become an extension of his domain.<ref name="DLp.68" /> Only by keeping the [[charmed]] victim outdoors for three days can he be driven off.		The Phantom Lover is one of the few beings — aside from the [[Dark Powers]], [[Mist Ferryman\|Mist Ferrymen]], and greater gods - who can breach the borders of the Demiplane of Dread of his own will.<ref name="DLp.68" /> He can appear anywhere in the [[Prime Material Plane]], at any time.<ref name="DLp.68" /> However, he limits himself to the task at hand, which is the temptation of a vulnerable woman. The lady's bedchambers essentially become an extension of his domain.<ref name="DLp.68" /> Only by keeping the [[charmed]] victim outdoors for three days can he be driven off.

	Many of his abilities are [[vampire \| vampire-like]] in nature, such as the ability to turn to mist; shapechange into a snake~~, and~~ he also shares the dislike of, and the vulnerability to, sunlight. It is unknown if his nature is truly of the undead sort.<ref name="DLp.72">''[[Darklords]]'' p.72</ref>		Many of his abilities are [[vampire \| vampire-like]] in nature, such as the ability to turn to mist; shapechange into a [[snake]]; he also shares the dislike of, and the vulnerability to, sunlight. It is unknown whether his nature is truly of the undead sort.<ref name="DLp.72">''[[Darklords]]'' p.72</ref>

	He also enjoys (or suffers) true immortality. He cannot be completely destroyed, and will return time and time again.<ref "name=DLp.73">[[Darklords]] p.73</ref>		He also enjoys (or suffers) true immortality. He cannot be completely destroyed, and will return time and time again.<ref "name=DLp.73">[[Darklords]] p.73</ref>

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	The Phantom Lover is a [[darklord]] with a unique dominion that can reach beyond the [[Land of Mists]] and into the [[Prime Material Plane]].He is a creature with an unknown true form that preys on the grief and loneliness of women.<ref name=DLp.68>[[Darklords]]p.68</ref> His domain is [[Leederik's Tower]], a pocket domain.<ref name=DLp.70>[[Darklords]]p.70</ref>		The Phantom Lover is a [[darklord]] with a unique dominion that can reach beyond the [[Land of Mists]] and into the [[Prime Material Plane]]. He is a creature with an unknown true form that preys on the grief and loneliness of women.<ref name="DLp.68">''[[Darklords]]'' p.68</ref> His domain is [[Leederik's Tower]], a pocket domain.<ref name="DLp.70">''[[Darklords]]'' p.70</ref>

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==

	Also known as Leederick, the Phantom Lover appears as an exact mirror image of whoever his victim desires. The only constant is his left [[foot]], which is black, clawed and scaly like a dragon's. He can also appear as a hideous black [[serpent]].<ref name=DLp.68~~>[[Darklords]]p.68<~~/~~ref~~>		Also known as Leederick, the Phantom Lover appears as an exact mirror image of whoever his victim desires. The only constant is his left [[foot]], which is black, clawed and scaly like a dragon's. He can also appear as a hideous black [[serpent]].<ref name="DLp.68" />

	==Background==		==Background==

	Nothing is known of where the The Phantom Lover came from or who he truly is. His first known appearance (and victim) was in [[w:Cormyr\|Cormyr]], of the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting. (A story known as the [[Tale of the Phantom Lover]] is known there.)<ref name=DLp.68~~>[[Darklords]]p.68<~~/~~ref~~> His [[pocket domain]] is that of a labyrinth with a black tower in the middle, which not much is known about, much less explored.<ref name=DLp.70~~>[[Darklords]]p.70<~~/~~ref~~> It is known that mortal beings have great difficulty surviving this domain, and if they do not leave or escape then death is soon to follow.<ref name=DLp.71>[[Darklords]]p.71</ref>		Nothing is known of where the The Phantom Lover came from or who he truly is. His first known appearance (and victim) was in [[w:Cormyr\|Cormyr]], of the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting. (A story known as the [[Tale of the Phantom Lover]] is known there.)<ref name="DLp.68" /> His [[pocket domain]] is that of a labyrinth with a black tower in the middle, which not much is known about, much less explored.<ref name="DLp.70" /> It is known that mortal beings have great difficulty surviving this domain, and if they do not leave or escape then death is soon to follow.<ref name="DLp.71">''[[Darklords]]'' p.71</ref>

	==Abilities==		==Abilities==

	The Phantom Lover is one of the few beings -- aside from the [[Dark Powers]], [[Mist Ferryman\|Mist Ferrymen]], and greater gods who can breach the borders of the Demiplane of Dread of his own will.<ref name=DLp.68~~>[[Darklords]]p.<~~/~~ref~~> He can appear anywhere in the [[Prime Material Plane]], at any time<ref name=DLp.68~~>[[Darklords]]p.68<~~/~~ref~~> -- however, he limits himself to the task at hand, which is the temptation of a vulnerable woman. The lady's bedchambers essentially become an extension of his domain.<ref name=DLp.68~~>[[Darklords]]p.68<~~/~~ref~~> Only by keeping the [[charmed]] victim outdoors for three days can he be driven off.		The Phantom Lover is one of the few beings — aside from the [[Dark Powers]], [[Mist Ferryman\|Mist Ferrymen]], and greater gods who can breach the borders of the Demiplane of Dread of his own will.<ref name="DLp.68" /> He can appear anywhere in the [[Prime Material Plane]], at any time<ref name="DLp.68" /> — however, he limits himself to the task at hand, which is the temptation of a vulnerable woman. The lady's bedchambers essentially become an extension of his domain.<ref name="DLp.68" /> Only by keeping the [[charmed]] victim outdoors for three days can he be driven off.

	Many of his abilities are [[vampire \| vampire-like]] in nature, such as the ability to turn to mist; shapechange into a snake, and he also shares the dislike of, and the vulnerability to, sunlight. It is unknown if his nature is truly of the undead sort.<ref name=DLp.72>[[Darklords]]p.72</ref>		Many of his abilities are [[vampire \| vampire-like]] in nature, such as the ability to turn to mist; shapechange into a snake, and he also shares the dislike of, and the vulnerability to, sunlight. It is unknown if his nature is truly of the undead sort.<ref name="DLp.72">''[[Darklords]]'' p.72</ref>

	He also enjoys (or suffers) true immortality. He cannot be completely destroyed, and will return time and time again.<ref name=DLp.73>[[Darklords]]p.73</ref>		He also enjoys (or suffers) true immortality. He cannot be completely destroyed, and will return time and time again.<ref "name=DLp.73">[[Darklords]] p.73</ref>

	Most darklords suffer underneath a [[curse]]. If the Phantom Lover has a curse, it is never explicitly stated.		Most darklords suffer underneath a [[curse]]. If the Phantom Lover has a curse, it is never explicitly stated.

	[[Dr. van Richten]] classifies the Phantom Lover as a [[Fifth Magnitude Ghost]].<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium II]] p. ~~14-15~~</ref> As mentioned above, however, several other [[sage]]s classify the Phantom Lover as a variant of the [[vampire]].<ref name=DLp.71~~>[[Darklords]]p.71<~~/~~ref~~>		[[Dr. van Richten]] classifies the Phantom Lover as a [[Fifth Magnitude Ghost]].<ref>''[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium II]]'' pp. 14–15</ref> As mentioned above, however, several other [[sage]]s classify the Phantom Lover as a variant of the [[vampire]].<ref name="DLp.71" />

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	[[category:Lord (Domain Lord Magnitude of Evil)]]		[[category:Lord (Domain Lord Magnitude of Evil)]]
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	The Phantom Lover is a [[darklord]] with a unique dominion that can reach beyond the [[Land of Mists]] and into the [[Prime Material Plane]]. He is a creature with an unknown true form that preys on the grief and loneliness of women. His domain is [[Leederik's Tower]], a pocket domain.		The Phantom Lover is a [[darklord]] with a unique dominion that can reach beyond the [[Land of Mists]] and into the [[Prime Material Plane]].He is a creature with an unknown true form that preys on the grief and loneliness of women.<ref name=DLp.68>[[Darklords]]p.68</ref> His domain is [[Leederik's Tower]], a pocket domain.<ref name=DLp.70>[[Darklords]]p.70</ref>

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==

	Also known as Leederick, the Phantom Lover appears as an exact mirror image of whoever his victim desires. The only constant is his left [[foot]], which is black, clawed and scaly like a dragon's. He can also appear as a hideous black [[serpent]].		Also known as Leederick, the Phantom Lover appears as an exact mirror image of whoever his victim desires. The only constant is his left [[foot]], which is black, clawed and scaly like a dragon's. He can also appear as a hideous black [[serpent]].<ref name=DLp.68>[[Darklords]]p.68</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

	Nothing is known of where the The Phantom Lover came from or who he truly is. His first known appearance (and victim) was in [[w:Cormyr\|Cormyr]], of the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting. His [[pocket domain]] is that of a labyrinth with a black tower in the middle, which not much is known about, much less explored. It is known that mortal beings have great difficulty surviving this domain, and if they do not leave or escape then death is soon to follow.		Nothing is known of where the The Phantom Lover came from or who he truly is. His first known appearance (and victim) was in [[w:Cormyr\|Cormyr]], of the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting. (A story known as the [[Tale of the Phantom Lover]] is known there.)<ref name=DLp.68>[[Darklords]]p.68</ref> His [[pocket domain]] is that of a labyrinth with a black tower in the middle, which not much is known about, much less explored.<ref name=DLp.70>[[Darklords]]p.70</ref> It is known that mortal beings have great difficulty surviving this domain, and if they do not leave or escape then death is soon to follow.<ref name=DLp.71>[[Darklords]]p.71</ref>

	==Abilities==		==Abilities==

	The Phantom Lover is one of the few beings -- aside from the [[Dark Powers]], [[Mist Ferryman\|Mist Ferrymen]], and greater gods who can breach the borders of the Demiplane of Dread of his own will. He can appear anywhere in the [[Prime Material Plane]], at any time -- however, he limits himself to the task at hand, which is the temptation of a vulnerable woman. The lady's bedchambers essentially become an extension of his domain. Only by keeping the [[charmed]] victim outdoors for three days can he be driven off.		The Phantom Lover is one of the few beings -- aside from the [[Dark Powers]], [[Mist Ferryman\|Mist Ferrymen]], and greater gods who can breach the borders of the Demiplane of Dread of his own will.<ref name=DLp.68>[[Darklords]]p.</ref> He can appear anywhere in the [[Prime Material Plane]], at any time<ref name=DLp.68>[[Darklords]]p.68</ref> -- however, he limits himself to the task at hand, which is the temptation of a vulnerable woman. The lady's bedchambers essentially become an extension of his domain.<ref name=DLp.68>[[Darklords]]p.68</ref> Only by keeping the [[charmed]] victim outdoors for three days can he be driven off.

	Many of his abilities are [[vampire \| vampire-like]] in nature, such as the ability to turn to mist; shapechange into a snake, and he also shares the dislike of, and the vulnerability to, sunlight. It is unknown if his nature is truly of the undead sort.		Many of his abilities are [[vampire \| vampire-like]] in nature, such as the ability to turn to mist; shapechange into a snake, and he also shares the dislike of, and the vulnerability to, sunlight. It is unknown if his nature is truly of the undead sort.<ref name=DLp.72>[[Darklords]]p.72</ref>

	He also enjoys (or suffers) true immortality. He cannot be completely destroyed, and will return time and time again.		He also enjoys (or suffers) true immortality. He cannot be completely destroyed, and will return time and time again.<ref name=DLp.73>[[Darklords]]p.73</ref>

	Most darklords suffer underneath a [[curse]]. If the Phantom Lover has a curse, it is never explicitly stated.		Most darklords suffer underneath a [[curse]]. If the Phantom Lover has a curse, it is never explicitly stated.

	[[Dr. van Richten]] classifies the Phantom Lover as a [[Fifth Magnitude Ghost]].<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium II]] p. 14-15</ref>		[[Dr. van Richten]] classifies the Phantom Lover as a [[Fifth Magnitude Ghost]].<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium II]] p. 14-15</ref> As mentioned above, however, several other [[sage]]s classify the Phantom Lover as a variant of the [[vampire]].<ref name=DLp.71>[[Darklords]]p.71</ref>

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			[[category:Captivator]]
			[[category:Cause of Paralysis
			[[category:Charmer
			[[Category:Darklord]]
			[[category:Deceiver]]
			[[category:Lord (Domain Lord Magnitude of Evil)]]
			[[category:Male]]
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	[[category:Foe of Rudolph van Richten]]		[[category:Foe of Rudolph van Richten]]
			[[category:Imposter]]
			[[category:killer]]
			[[category:Murderer]]
			[[category:Reanimator]]
			[[category:Serial Killer]]
			[[category:Summoner]]
			[[category:Transporter]]

	==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==		==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==

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			[[category:Foe of Rudolph van Richten]]

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	Most darklords suffer underneath a [[curse]]. If the Phantom Lover has a curse, it is never explicitly stated.		Most darklords suffer underneath a [[curse]]. If the Phantom Lover has a curse, it is never explicitly stated.

	[[Dr. van Richten]] classifies the Phantom Lover as a [[Fifth Magnitude Ghost]].<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium]] p. 14-15</ref>		[[Dr. van Richten]] classifies the Phantom Lover as a [[Fifth Magnitude Ghost]].<ref>[[Van Richten's Monster Hunter's Compendium II]] p. 14-15</ref>

	==Other Information==		==Other Information==