Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lich
noun
/lɪk/
Definition
A lich is a type of undead creature, often depicted as a powerful sorcerer or wizard who has used magic to extend their life.
Examples
- The adventurers stumbled upon an ancient tomb guarded by a fearsome lich.
- Legends say that the lich can only be defeated by destroying its phylactery.
- The lich cast powerful spells, raising an army of skeletons to fight its enemies.
Meaning
In folklore and fantasy literature, a lich is known for its ability to command other undead beings and its pursuit of immortality.
Synonyms
- undead
- sorcerer
- necromancer
