Liches
| Language: | English • magyar |
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Liches are fully sentient and self-aware skeletal beings, representing the pinnacle of necromantic power and arcane mastery, thus being among the most feared and enigmatic creatures. Liches represent the epitome of the undead, surpassing even vampires and theriantropes in their stereotypical portrayal of undeath. Liches are individuals who have sacrificed their living bodies for eternal life and greater power, severing the chains of mortality. Once transformed, they become eternal servants of darkness, with no hope of redemption. After all, who would offer a chance at redemption to a talking skeleton?
The process of becoming a lich is a perilous and lethal ritual, typically leading to the demise of those who are not adequately prepared. Only the most formidable dark wizards and necromancers possess the knowledge and power to undergo this transformation successfully. Liches are renowned for their mastery over death and necromantic magic, making them formidable spellcasters and dark practitioners.
A question that arises is why an individual would choose to become an ugly lich instead of opting for a beautiful vampire transformation. The reasons for such a decision can be manifold. Perhaps the aspiring individual does not meet the requirements to become a vampire, making the lich transformation the only viable alternative. Alternatively, some dark wizards prefer to work alone, eschewing the social nature of vampires, who tend to operate in clans. For those who seek ultimate power and the ability to cheat death, the path of the lich may appear irresistible.
The key to understanding the connection between liches and magic lies in the concept of Akasha, the cosmic realm inhabited by gods and the source of magical power in Artograch. Arcane Magic, which includes the practices of Magicians, Battlemages, Spellthieves, Death Knights and Necromancers, involves tapping directly into Akasha. These arcane casters utilize their own bodies as conduits to channel the raw mana energy from Akasha, empowering their spells and abilities.
Interestingly, liches can be considered a unique form of arcane casters, transcending physical limitations by discarding their mortal bodies and anchoring their consciousness to an undead form. This allows them to access the subconscious level of mana within Akasha, giving them unparalleled control over magic. In essence, liches cheat the physical limitations of mortal spellcasters and establish a permanent connection to the cosmic realm, granting them tremendous magical prowess.
When one considers the delicate nature of Magic, it could be said that liches, within this context, exist in a unique state of limbo, neither fully mortal nor fully bound to the realm of Akasha. Their consciousness is intricately connected to Akasha, granting them magical abilities beyond the physical limitations of their skeletal forms. This connection to the cosmic realm allows liches to access a vast reservoir of magical energy, ensuring their proficiency as spellcasters. For this reason, liches are nigh impossible to destroy completely. Even if the physical body is lost, their consciousness in the Akasha remain intact, allowing them regain their physical body over time, although it can be a long process, depending on their knowledge.
Attributes (FRPG)
Enabled aligment: anything Evil
| Bonus/Malus | |
|---|---|
| Strength | No bonus |
| Agility | No bonus |
| Intelligence | +6 |
| Wisdom | +6 |
| Endurance | No bonus |
| Charisma | -1 |
