Bestiarium - Ancient Lich

A lich is a spellcaster who seeks to defy death by magical means. They convert themselves into an undead state by means of black magic and necromancy, storing their souls in magical receptacles called phylacteries. In some sources this is referred to as the Ritual of Endless Night.

As a consequence, the only permanent way to kill a lich is to destroy its phylactery, otherwise it will be able to recreate a new body for itself. Occasionally, this metamorphosis occurs by accident as a result of life-prolonging magic. A lich retains the abilities that it possessed in life, but it has a virtual eternity to hone its skills and inevitably becomes quite powerful.

Monster class: Undead

Level: 25

Ingame link: [http://world-of-dungeons.net/npc/Ancient�_Lich Ancient Lich]