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Lichs were powerful undead that were once living wizards.[citation needed]
History[]
The first lich was allegedly Vecna, a wizard who, despite all his power, couldn't escape death. He managed to make a deal with the demon prince Orcus that allowed him to become a lich. Vecna was eventually brought down by his lieutenant Kas the Destroyer, but his spirit survived, and he eventually became the god of dark secrets.[citation needed]
Subtypes[]
Alhoon[]
An alhoon, otherwise known as an illithilich, was a mind flayer who had achieved a limited form of lichdom.[citation needed]
Demilich[]
Strictly speaking, there are two types of demiliches. One kind was the lich that forgot or failed to feed enough souls to its phylactery and becames a demilich. The other kind was a lich that tried to become one on purpose like Acererak who inserted gems in his eye sockets that would drain the souls of those who touched them.[citation needed]
Dracolich[]
Dracoliches were dragons who had achieved a form of lichdom.[citation needed]
Notable Liches[]
- Khazan
- Vecna
- Exethanter
- Azalin
- Andres Duvall
Appendix[]
Gallery[]
External Links[]
- Lich article at the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.
- Lich article at Mistipedia, a wiki for the Ravenloft campaign setting run by The Fraternity of Shadows.