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<b>Liches</b> are spell-casters who have embraced [[undeath]] as a route to power.
<b>Liches</b> are [[spellcaster]]s who have embraced [[undeath]] as a route to power. The [[soul]] of every [[lich]] resides in a specially created magic [[container]] called a [[phylactery]], allowing the lich a form of [[immortality]] so long as the phylactery is intact. Beyond immortality, the "standard" lich has a number of common [[special abilities]]. The touch of a [[lich]] commonly causes [[paralysis]]. In addition, the lich commonly radiates an aura of [[fear]] able to frighten weaker creatures. However, as with any varied and resourceful type of undead, liches can vary in powers and capabilities. Liches in the [[Demiplane of Dread]] often have [[salient ability|salient abilities]] beyond their kin in other worlds.
 
The process of becoming a [[lich]] is a voluntary one that is ultimately [[corrupting]]. Although liches of [[Good]] or [[Neutral]] alignment exist in other worlds, all those in Ravenloft are [[Evil]] in [[alignment]]. This is not to say that all potential liches partake the transformation for purely evil reasons or were evil prior to the transformation. However, "life" as a lich inevitably draws them towards [[corruption]].


Interestingly, while every other type of [[undead]] can be found there, no liches reside in the domain of [[Barovia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref> or [[Keening]].<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref> Liches can, however, be encountered in  [[Cavitius]]<ref>[[Die Vecna Die]] p. 153</ref>, [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.18</ref> and [[Necropolis]]<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.57</ref>.  As [[undead]], they may be encountered in [[Har'Akir]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], 84. </ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 39</ref>, [[Mordent]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 69</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, [[Sanguinia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 84</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref>,   
Interestingly, while every other type of [[undead]] can be found there, no liches reside in the domain of [[Barovia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref> or [[Keening]].<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref> Liches can, however, be encountered in  [[Cavitius]]<ref>[[Die Vecna Die]] p. 153</ref>, [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.18</ref> and [[Necropolis]]<ref>[[Gazetteer II]] p.57</ref>.  As [[undead]], they may be encountered in [[Har'Akir]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], 84. </ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 39</ref>, [[Mordent]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 69</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>, [[Sanguinia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 84</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref>,   

Revision as of 00:39, 10 October 2016

Canon Information

Liches are spellcasters who have embraced undeath as a route to power. The soul of every lich resides in a specially created magic container called a phylactery, allowing the lich a form of immortality so long as the phylactery is intact. Beyond immortality, the "standard" lich has a number of common special abilities. The touch of a lich commonly causes paralysis. In addition, the lich commonly radiates an aura of fear able to frighten weaker creatures. However, as with any varied and resourceful type of undead, liches can vary in powers and capabilities. Liches in the Demiplane of Dread often have salient abilities beyond their kin in other worlds.

The process of becoming a lich is a voluntary one that is ultimately corrupting. Although liches of Good or Neutral alignment exist in other worlds, all those in Ravenloft are Evil in alignment. This is not to say that all potential liches partake the transformation for purely evil reasons or were evil prior to the transformation. However, "life" as a lich inevitably draws them towards corruption.

Interestingly, while every other type of undead can be found there, no liches reside in the domain of Barovia[1][2] or Keening.[3][4] Liches can, however, be encountered in Cavitius[5], Darkon[6] and Necropolis[7]. As undead, they may be encountered in Har'Akir[8][9], Mordent[10][11], Sanguinia[12], Sithicus[13][14], and Valachan[15][16],

References

  1. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, p. 65
  2. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens, p. 10
  3. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, p. 75
  4. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens, p. 21
  5. ↑ Die Vecna Die p. 153
  6. ↑ Gazetteer II p.18
  7. ↑ Gazetteer II p.57
  8. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, 84.
  9. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens, p. 39
  10. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, p. 69
  11. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens, p. 25
  12. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, p. 84
  13. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, p. 79
  14. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens, p. 31
  15. ↑ Ravenloft: Realm of Terror, p. 79
  16. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens, p. 32

In Literature

Interview with a Lich

Lord of Necropolis

Van Richten's Guide to the Lich

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Ravenloft Third Edition
Van Richten's Guide to the Lich

Ravenloft Third Edition - p186

Ravenloft Third Edition - pp184-187
Van Richten's Guide to the Lich - throughout

Ravenloft Third Edition - pp184-187
Van Richten's Guide to the Lich - throughout


Subcategories

This category has the following 21 subcategories, out of 21 total.

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B

C

D

E

G

L

P

R

S

V

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