Glossary Entry: Lich
Quick Definition
A lich is a somewhat common type of powerful undead monster found in fantasy settings.
Specifically, they are magic users who used dark magic (ie, necromancy) to resurrect themselves, often in a bid for eternal life. However, since this form of magic only works on the dead, they are left as an animate corpse, much like a zombie.
Unlike other undead monsters, liches do retain their mind, memories, and intelligence, making them a very dangerous foe.
Unsurprisingly, stories almost always cast this type of character as either the main villain or one of the villain's higher ranking subordinates.
Specifically, they are magic users who used dark magic (ie, necromancy) to resurrect themselves, often in a bid for eternal life. However, since this form of magic only works on the dead, they are left as an animate corpse, much like a zombie.
Unlike other undead monsters, liches do retain their mind, memories, and intelligence, making them a very dangerous foe.
Unsurprisingly, stories almost always cast this type of character as either the main villain or one of the villain's higher ranking subordinates.
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