Lich

The Basics

Pronunciation rhymes with ‘witch’, a lich is always a powerful sorcerer. Though other details vary, they are almost always human-shaped– either still appearing human or else having begun as a human, though I did find one reference claiming a shape-shifting ability for them.

Appearance

• Human
• Skeletal or cadaverous
• Heavily armored
• Rich, flowing robes
• Ragged remains of once-rich robes
• Glowing eyes

Behavior

• Highly intelligent
• Very strong magic
• Sometimes depicted as having imbued their soul into a phylactery to grant themselves immortality. This would make them obsessively protective of the phylactery.
• Often a leader of hordes
• Seek knowledge above all
• Seek power above all

Powers

• Sorcery/magic
• Levitation
• Necromancy
• Immortality
• Command of lesser beings
• Soul magic
• Immunity to most attacks
• Shape-shifting

References

• https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Lich
• http://dnd.wizards.com/dungeons-and-dragons/what-is-dnd/monsters/lich
• https://wow.gamepedia.com/Lich
• https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Lich
• https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Lich#content
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lich
• https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OurLichesAreDifferent
• https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/lich