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[[File:OblivionLich.png|thumb|A common Lich in {{Oblivion|!}}.]]
  
[[File:OblivionLich.png|thumb|A common Lich in {{Oblivion|!}}.]]
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'''Liches''' are a powerful type of undead [[Creatures|creature]]. They are mages that have prolonged their lifespan through the use of [[necromancy]] and black magic, turning them into powerful immortal beings.
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'''Liches''' are a powerful type of undead [[creature]]. They are mages that have prolonged their lifespan through the use of [[necromancy]] and black magic, turning them into powerful immortal beings.
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==By game==
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*[[Lich (Arena)]]
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*[[Lich (Daggerfall)]]
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*[[Lich (Tribunal)]]
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*[[Lich (Oblivion)]]
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*[[Lich (Oblivion Mobile)]]
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*[[Lich (Online)]]
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*[[Lich (Blades)]]
   
 
==Origins==
  
==Origins==
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[[File:Mannimarco.png|thumb|Mannimarco, the first Lich.]]
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[[File:Mannimarco.png|thumb|Mannimarco.]]
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An unnamed Lich is known to have existed sometime during the [[Merethic Era]], during the rule of the [[Dragon Cult]] over [[Skyrim]].<ref>''[[Journal of Orryn the Black]]''</ref>
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The first Lich ever created was the [[Altmer]] mage [[Mannimarco]], a member of the [[Psijic Order]], who delved into the dark arts of magic. It was not long until [[Vanus Galerion]], a fellow student of the order, discovered Mannimarco's activities, and the latter was cast out from the institute. During the great battle between Galerion's army and the [[Order of the Black Worm]], Mannimarco transformed himself into the first ever Lich, making him immortal.<ref>''[[Mannimarco, King of Worms]]''</ref>
  
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One of the first Liches ever created was the [[Altmer]] mage [[Mannimarco]], a member of the [[Psijic Order]], who delved into the dark arts of magic. It was not long until [[Vanus Galerion]], a fellow student of the order, discovered Mannimarco's activities, and the latter was cast out from the institute. During the great battle between Galerion's army and the [[Order of the Black Worm]], Mannimarco transformed himself into the first ever Lich, making him immortal.<ref>''[[Mannimarco, King of Worms]]''</ref>
   
 
==Creation==
  
==Creation==
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In {{Skyrim|!}}, it is mentioned that the process of becoming a Lich involves draining the life force of someone and transferring it back to the Lich's body. The [[Dragon Priest]]s of [[Skyrim]] managed to do this by making their servants give their energy to them.<ref>''[[Amongst the Draugr]]''</ref> However, this is not always the case, as the Dragon Priest [[Hevnoraak]] managed to get some of his life force back by transferring blood into his body.<ref>Interactions with [[Valdar]]</ref><ref>Events of "[[Evil in Waiting]]"</ref>
  
In {{Skyrim|!}}, it is mentioned that the process of becoming a Lich involves draining the life force of someone and transferring it back to the Lich's body. The [[Dragon Priest]]s of [[Skyrim]] managed to do this by making their servants give their energy to them.<ref>''[[Amongst the Draugr]]''</ref> However, this is not always the case, as the Dragon Priest [[Hevnoraak]] managed to get some of his life force back by transferring blood into his body.<ref>Interactions with [[Valdar]]</ref><ref>Events of "[[Evil in Waiting]]"</ref>
   
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In {{Online|!}} it is said that to become a Lich, one must force their body into death and beyond. The next part of becoming a Lich is having great necromantic knowledge in the dark arts. Then the soon to be Lich must steal souls from their vessels as painfully as possible, as the higher measure of pain and torment from the sacrifices the purer the ascent to Lichdom. Finally a powerful relic either evil or good that can be perverted, has to be used as a focus point for casting the spell used to take souls from their owners. the more powerful the relic, the more powerful the soul rending.<ref>[[Ascendency: Pathway to Lichdom]]</ref>
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In {{Online|!}} it is said that to become a Lich, one must force their body into death and beyond. The next part of becoming a Lich is having great necromantic knowledge in the dark arts. Then the soon to be Lich must steal souls from their vessels as painfully as possible, as the higher measure of pain and torment from the sacrifices the purer the ascent to Lichdom. Finally a powerful relic either evil or good that can be perverted, has to be used as a focus point for casting the spell used to take souls from their owners. the more powerful the relic, the more powerful the soul rending.<ref>''[[Ascendancy: Pathway to Lichdom]]''</ref>
   
 
==Powers and abilities==
  
==Powers and abilities==
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Liches are some of the most powerful undead as they are able to cast vasts amounts of spells such as [[destruction]] magic, and are able to summon undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s. They apparently can resist magical attacks, and therefore are not to trifled with; extreme caution should be taken when fighting with one. Liches can see those that are invisible, and have an immunity to all weapons besides Mithril and silver, although they are able to be killed by fire. Additionally, they are able to regenerate health when wounded.<ref>{{Arena}}</ref>
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Liches are some of the most powerful undead as they are able to cast vast amounts of spells such as [[destruction]] magic, and are able to summon undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s. They apparently can resist magical attacks, and therefore are not to be trifled with; extreme caution should be taken when fighting with one. Liches can see those that are invisible, and have an immunity to all weapons besides Mithril and silver, although they are able to be killed by fire. Additionally, they are able to regenerate health when wounded.<ref>{{Arena}}</ref>
   
 
==Physical appearance==
  
==Physical appearance==
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Physically, Liches appear to be have decaying skin and bodies. They generally wear robes with a helm and shoulder plates, an amulet, and carry a staff that they use for combat.<ref>{{Oblivion}}</ref> Another form of Lich is the Nether Lich, which have a transparent, ghost-like form; they are weaker than regular Liches, however.<ref>Gameplay in {{Oblivion}}</ref>
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Physically, Liches appear to have decaying skin and bodies. They generally wear robes with a helm and shoulder plates, an amulet, and carry a staff that they use for combat.<ref>{{Oblivion}}</ref> Another form of Lich is the Nether Lich, which have a transparent, ghost-like form; they are weaker than regular Liches, however.<ref>Gameplay in {{Oblivion}}</ref>
   
 
==Behavior==
  
==Behavior==
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*[[Lorgren Benirus]]
  
*[[Lorgren Benirus]]
 
*[[Arielle Jurard (Lich)|Areille Jurard]]
  
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*[[Mannimarco]]
  
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==Trivia==
  
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*{{Arena}}
  
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**{{Tribunal}}
  
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*{{Oblivion}}
  
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OblivionLich

A common Lich in Oblivion.

Liches are a powerful type of undead creature. They are mages that have prolonged their lifespan through the use of necromancy and black magic, turning them into powerful immortal beings.

By game

Origins

Mannimarco

Mannimarco.

An unnamed Lich is known to have existed sometime during the Merethic Era, during the rule of the Dragon Cult over Skyrim.[1]

One of the first Liches ever created was the Altmer mage Mannimarco, a member of the Psijic Order, who delved into the dark arts of magic. It was not long until Vanus Galerion, a fellow student of the order, discovered Mannimarco's activities, and the latter was cast out from the institute. During the great battle between Galerion's army and the Order of the Black Worm, Mannimarco transformed himself into the first ever Lich, making him immortal.[2]

Creation

In Oblivion, a Lich is a mage who seeks immortality, using powerful magics to expand their lives. One mage named Celedaen attempts to surpass death by using the Sands of Resolve, an hourglass that must remain on his person until the transformation is completed.[3]

In Skyrim, it is mentioned that the process of becoming a Lich involves draining the life force of someone and transferring it back to the Lich's body. The Dragon Priests of Skyrim managed to do this by making their servants give their energy to them.[4] However, this is not always the case, as the Dragon Priest Hevnoraak managed to get some of his life force back by transferring blood into his body.[5][6]

In Online it is said that to become a Lich, one must force their body into death and beyond. The next part of becoming a Lich is having great necromantic knowledge in the dark arts. Then the soon to be Lich must steal souls from their vessels as painfully as possible, as the higher measure of pain and torment from the sacrifices the purer the ascent to Lichdom. Finally a powerful relic either evil or good that can be perverted, has to be used as a focus point for casting the spell used to take souls from their owners. the more powerful the relic, the more powerful the soul rending.[7]

Powers and abilities

Liches are some of the most powerful undead as they are able to cast vast amounts of spells such as destruction magic, and are able to summon undead such as skeletons and zombies. They apparently can resist magical attacks, and therefore are not to be trifled with; extreme caution should be taken when fighting with one. Liches can see those that are invisible, and have an immunity to all weapons besides Mithril and silver, although they are able to be killed by fire. Additionally, they are able to regenerate health when wounded.[8]

Physical appearance

Physically, Liches appear to have decaying skin and bodies. They generally wear robes with a helm and shoulder plates, an amulet, and carry a staff that they use for combat.[9] Another form of Lich is the Nether Lich, which have a transparent, ghost-like form; they are weaker than regular Liches, however.[10]

Behavior

During combat, Liches prefer to distance themselves from their foe, and frequently use destruction magics such as Flames and Sparks to kill their enemies. They often summon undead such as skeletons to fight for them, while they stay in the background, casting various destruction spells.[11] Also, a Lich apparently becomes hungry from time to time. Because of this, a wandering lost spirit of a child may be a Lich in disguise.[12]

Notable liches

Trivia

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ Journal of Orryn the Black
  2. ↑ Mannimarco, King of Worms
  3. ↑ Events of "Affairs of a Wizard"
  4. ↑ Amongst the Draugr
  5. ↑ Interactions with Valdar
  6. ↑ Events of "Evil in Waiting"
  7. ↑ Ascendancy: Pathway to Lichdom
  8. ↑ The Elder Scrolls: Arena
  9. ↑ The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
  10. ↑ Gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
  11. ↑ Combat with Liches in Oblivion
  12. ↑ Civility and Etiquette V. 5: Undead
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