The power to possess the divine/godly traits of a transcendent lich. Ultimate version of Lich Physiology. Variation of Transcendent Undead Physiology.
Also Called[]
- Absolute/Almighty Lich/ Lichnee Physiology
- Ascended Lich/Lichnee Physiology
- Archlich Physiology (for goodly Liches)
- Divine Lich Physiology
- Gods of Liches, Death, the Dead, Dark Magics, and Necromancy
- Lich/Lichnee Deity/God/Goddess/Godlike/Godly Physiology
- Transcendent Lich/Lichnee Body/Form/Mimicry
- Transcendent Undead Mage Physiology
- Pinnacle/Ultimate Lich Physiology
Capabilities[]
The user with this ability either is or can transform into the highest form of magical undead, a divine lich: an undead mage of godlike power. A transcendent lich is associated with death, the dead, spirits, and dark magics, as well as their most proficient dark powers of necromancy. These types of liches are above all other liches and undead entities, with the possible exception of already existing older undead deities themselves. Transcendent liches were either undead deities or liches who have ascended so high after death that this was the natural outcome of their dark power, or these liches started out as regular liches that use to be human and ascended as high as they could through their craft, becoming transcendent beings.
When a lich is in the state of transcendency, the user doesn't have many of the faults and weaknesses of regular or lower liches under them would normally possess, becoming a godlike undead entity and supremely powerful out of all their species and having total control over ALL other undead; liches, vampires, spirits/ghosts, zombies and many more would fall prey to the whims of a Lich of this magnitude.
Applications (General)[]
- All Death-Based Abilities
- All Spiritual Powers
- All Darkly Esoteric Powers
- All Darkly Magical Powers
- All Darkly Mystic Powers
- Almighty Ascension (usually through dark magics)
- Ancient Evil
- Dark/Magic Power/Esoteric Power
- Demoniac
- Legendary Status (varies)
- Lich/Transcendent Physiology
- Dark/Undead/Magical Divinity
- Old God/New God (varies based on the User)
- Skeleton Physiology
- Transcendent Undead Physiology
- Evil Sorcerer/Dark Magician
- Necromancer (god level)
Applications (Detailed)[]
- Absolute Fear Inducement
- Dark-Deity-Undead Soul
- Death Lordship
- Divine-Death-Force-Fear Aura
- Divine Force Manipulation
- Magic Lordship
- Malefic Authority
- Nigh-Omnipotence (varies)
- Rule Transcendence
- Superior Undead Physiology
- Supernatural/Absolute Condition/Pinnacle Condition
- Transcendent Spirit Physiology (varies)
- Undead Divinity Manipulation (More powerful divine liches may be able to manipulate their own kind and those like them.)
- Underworld Lordship
Related Archetypes[]
Associations[]
Limitations[]
- Anti-Magic/Dispel Magic (at divine levels)
- Will require a lengthy ritual and immense magical power/skill to achieve transformation.
- Destruction of the user's phylactery may or may not destroy their soul.
- Users of Undead Divinity Manipulation can control transcendent liches.
- May be vulnerable to the effects of Divine Power Absorption, Divine Power Negation, Divine Energy Absorption or Transcendent Negation.
- May be slain by users of Transcendent Weaponry, Divine Slayer or Omnislayer.
- Magic Negation/Destruction/Destabilization/Sealing
Known Users[]
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
- Lich Delluke (Bug Player)
- Momonga/Ainz Ooal Gown (Overlord)
Folklore/Mythology[]
- Koschei the Deathless (Slavic Mythology)
Tabletop/Video Games[]
- Kiaransalee (D&D)
- Mellifleur the Lich-Lord (D&D)
- The Githyanki, Lich-Queen Vlaakith (D&D)
- Erandis Vol/Lady Vol (Eberron/D&D)
- Lady Alathene Moonstar of Waterdeep (Forgotten Realms/D&D); very close.
- Velsharoon (Forgotten Realms/D&D)
- Vecna (Greyhawk/D&D/Wolfpack)
- Geb (Pathfinder); equivalent.
- Mannimarco (The Elder Scrolls)
- Nagash (Warhammer Fantasy)
- Arthas Menethil/The Lich King, Master/Lord of the Scourge (WoW)