Saturday, November 28, 2020

Porcelain Lich

"Death would not be an end, merely a transition for the sorceress now known as the Porcelain Lich, though it's said she prefers 'La Belle Mort' now, and woe to any who would use the more common nickname."

 Rathgar frowned at the sage, then turned to Feris. "Do we really have to deal with this... lich?"

"If you want to get Nimble's curse removed, yes. I can't do it myself."

The large rabbit sitting in Feris' lap made a short loud scream. 

"Fine." Rathgar snapped, and pointed at the rabbit "but the next time you feel like stealing from the High Prelate you can deal with the consequences yourself." 

"Ah, I see." The sage nodded. "I would recommend bringing a gift at least as valuable as the service you're hoping to get from her. A rare spell or a particularly beautiful magical artifact."

Porcelain Lich

Armor Class: 0
Hit Dice: 9+6 (M)
Move: 90' (30')
Attacks: By Spell, Item, or Touch x2 and special
Damage: per spell, item, or 3d4 + special
No. Appearing: 1 (1)
Save As: MU15
Morale: 10
Treasure Type: G, O
Intelligence: 21
Alignment: Lawful
XP Value: 4,000

 Monster Type: Magical Creature

While the sorceress 'died' in her transformation, she is neither undead nor a construct, though there are similarities to both. She is immune to non-magical weapons, sleep, charm, and hold spells, and takes half damage from any fire or cold based attack. Unlike a true lich, she has no phylactery.  

The touch of the Porcelain Lich drains heat from those touched, and anyone who is touched must make a saving throw vs spells or be slowed (as per the spell) until they're able to take a full night's rest. However she much prefers to remain out of melee and will utilize her spells, scrolls, and other magical items efficiently and tactically, always targeting other spell casters first, leaving her minions to deal with those more combat oriented.

While she is a scheming monster, she isn't needlessly cruel, and mostly seeks to acquire power and magical might. She rarely leaves her Palacio del Finartistico, but frequently hosts great musicians and artists to are commissioned to create great works for her (and often of her).


 Porcelain Makeup by Julio Silveira

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