Varalla

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At a Glance

The lich queen of Darkhold, until she is defeated by agents of the Zhentarim intent on seizing the stronghold. Harondalbar was among her minions.

Source

  • Ruins of Zhentil Keep [1120] — one of the cards mentions Varalla in connection with Harondalbar

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Wulgreth

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At a Glance

A human wizard with a history of fateful evil deeds. With the fall of Netheril he became a lich, in the service of Bane. It was he who first summoned devils into Ascalhorn, bringing about the final ruin of that city and its transformation into Hellgate Keep. Then he brought the Dire Wood into being. Now he dwells in the ruins of Karse, seeking to take the place of Karsus. He is hunted by his former protector, Jhingleshod.

Source

  • The Savage Frontier [FR5/9233] page 59

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Berthist

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At a Glance

A lich who laired in the Trollbark Forest until he was destroyed by the Knights of the Sword Coast.

Source

  • Who’s Who in Waterdeep [1109b] — mentioned on page 68

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Zrie Prakis

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At a Glance

A wizard, and a lich.

Source

  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 58

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Manferic III

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At a Glance

A wizard, lich, and King of Ankhapur.

Source

  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 45

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Zhengyi

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At a Glance

A lich; the self-styled Witch-King of Vaasa. He created Castle Perilous, and seized control over much of Vaasa and Damara, then was defeated by a group of heroes led by Gareth Dragonsbane.

He was once a human wizard, and a Red Wizard.


Sources

  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] — mentioned on pages 108 and 110
Passing Mention

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Harthoon

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At a Glance

A human lich who serves Orcus. Harthoon is Orcus’ vizier and “right hand man.”

Source

  • Book of Vile Darkness page 140

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Szass Tam

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At a Glance

Szass Tam is the Zulkir of Necromancy and a lich; this much is known to many of the Red Wizards, and at least suspected by most residents of Thay. Vanity keeps him from admitting it openly, however, so he uses magic to preserve his body.

Szass is born the son of Shevas Tam in 1104 DR, and later becomes a necromancer and a red wizard. In 1159 DR he feels like he’s close to achieving immortality without resorting to the ignominy of undeath, but he’s forced to became a lich after sustaining life-threatening injuries while leading an attack on Rashemen. This affront turns into an obsession with bringing about the destruction of Rashemen; something which consumes most of his efforts for the next two centuries.

Szass is credited by Elminster with creating the belt of spells.


The Xaeyruudh Campaign

With the exception of the picture in FR6, official depictions fail to take his vanity into account; it seems that subsequent artists chose to ignore this detail. This campaign chooses to abide by the original lore.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Epic Level Handbook page 297
  • Villains’ Lorebook [9552] page 54
  • Dreams of the Red Wizards [FR6/9235] page 52
Passing Mention
Other Resources

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Aumvor the Undying

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At a Glance

Aumvor the Undying was a necromancer of Netheril and “survived” the fall of that empire by transforming into a lich. During the golden age of Netheril, he lived in a tower in what is now the Lonely Moor. He abandoned his tower upon becoming a lich, leaving it to his great-grandniece Morasha, and he currently lairs in the Endless Caverns beneath the High Forest.

He is the creator of at least two spells: Aumvor’s fragmented phylactery and Aumvor’s soulshatter. His apprentices include Briel.


Sources

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Dry Lich

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At a Glance

An undead— specifically a lich.

Archlich, baelnorn, banelich, demilich, dracolich, and illithilich are related.

Sources

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