Homebrew Elder Lich Species Details

A skeletal being that is powered by the negative energy from a dark crystal in their rib cage. Due to this as they gain more power they gain the abilities to command lesser undead as well as cause damage from the negative energy they harbor. Most civilized beings fear even the appearance of one of these beings as they will normally be considered evil and hateful of the living. 

Darkvision see in the dark just as well as the light

Ability score increase +2 to intelligence

Undead King's Rule Compelled by the power of an Elder Lich lesser undead will follow the commands of a Elder Lich.

Weakness to Holy The Elder Lich as an undead is vunerable to radiant damage

Overlord Some Elder Lichs become powerful enough to evolve into Overlords

Overlords mantle The influence of an Overlord causes Undead to become easier to control and influence leading to extra zeal from those being commanded and a +2 to all rolls to undead under thier command.

Overlords mantle Manifesting as a black cloud, an aura of negative energy extends from the Overlord and can damage any within its influence.

Ability Score Increase Charisma +1

Death Guard Sometimes a rare undead will be created where the physical aspects are enhanced just as much as magical and mental

Ability Score Increase +1 strength

Martial Abilities Proficiency with a martial weapon of choice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elder Lich Traits

made from the bones of any medium race these beings are normally evil sorcerers that have chosen to abandon the world of the living. Touch of the Undead King due to the increasing negative energy of the Elder Lich any being touched by the lich will receive 1d4 Necrotic damage beginning at level 10.