Lich (Lich)

Liches in the Crean Isles are spectral remnants of once-powerful mages, now reduced to skeletal forms with a ghastly visage. Unlike regular skeletons, these arcane entities possess red glowing eyes and often attire themselves in elegant, tattered robes. The transformation into a lich involves a dark ritual where a formidable mage binds their soul to an object known as a phylactery. In this state of undeath, a lich can continually return from the dead as long as their phylactery remains intact. Within the Nentrillian army, liches play a pivotal role as the magical backbone, wielding formidable spells to both boost their undead forces and unleash destructive arcane energies upon their foes. Positioned relatively high in the hierarchy, liches rank just below Death Knights and Bone Dragons, showcasing their prominence as formidable leaders and casters in the necromantic forces of Nentryl.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Liches in the Crean Isles are spectral entities, a macabre fusion of skeletal remains and ethereal energy. Their bones, though stripped of flesh, possess a ghastly luminosity, casting an otherworldly glow that emanates from within. The empty sockets that once held mortal eyes now radiate an eerie red light, creating a haunting visage. Cloaked in tattered, yet regal, robes, liches evoke a sense of ancient malevolence, a chilling reminder of their former existence.

Growth Rate & Stages

Liches traverse a unique path of transformation. The ritual to become a lich involves a profound metamorphosis where a powerful mage binds their soul to a phylactery, a dark receptacle for their essence. Following this arcane process, liches cease conventional growth, maintaining a perpetual state of undeath. Their existence becomes an unchanging, static continuum, devoid of the natural life stages experienced by the living.

Ecology and Habitats

Thriving in environments saturated with magical energies, liches seek refuge in ancient ruins, arcane libraries, or hidden sanctums where the mystical currents are potent. They interact with their surroundings by manipulating magical forces, drawing power from ley lines and arcane nexuses. Liches serve as conduits for the arcane, shaping their habitat to suit their insatiable thirst for magical prowess.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Liches do not partake in traditional sustenance; their existence transcends the mundane needs of the living. Instead, they sustain themselves through the manipulation of dark magic, drawing upon the arcane currents that permeate their surroundings. The phylactery, housing their immortal essence, becomes the focal point for their sustenance, ensuring their perpetual existence through the consumption of magical energies.

Biological Cycle

Being undead entities, liches eschew the conventional biological cycles tied to the living. Unfettered by the ebb and flow of seasons, they exist outside the realm of hibernation or natural decay. Instead, their biological cycle is intricately tied to the dark arts, drawing sustenance and vitality from the ambient magical energies surrounding them.

Behaviour

Liches exhibit a multifaceted psyche, blending intellect, malevolence, and a ceaseless pursuit of arcane knowledge. Driven by a dark ambition, they engage in rituals to augment their magical prowess, orchestrating elaborate schemes to further their dominion. Intelligent and cunning, liches lead with strategic acumen, manipulating allies and foes alike to achieve their nefarious goals, embodying the epitome of malevolent brilliance.

Scientific Name

LicharaMysticus

Lifespan

Limitless as long as the phylactery exists

Average Height

Varies

Geographic Distribution

• Caena
• Elemental Plane of Chaos

Related Organizations

• Nentryl