Lich (Dungeons & Dragons)
| Lich | |
|---|---|
Illustration of a lich by David A. Trampier from the 1st edition Monster Manual | |
| First appearance | Greyhawk (1975) |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Undead |
| Alignment | Any evil |
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The lich /lɪtʃ/ is an undead creature found in the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fantasy role-playing game. Liches are spellcasters who seek to defy death by magical means.
The term derives from lich, an archaic term for a corpse. Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax stated that he based the description of a lich included in the game on the short story "The Sword of the Sorcerer" (1969) by Gardner Fox.