noun
- plural of lich: undead creatures in fantasy literature and games, typically powerful wizards or sorcerers who have used magic to achieve immortality
Usage: fantasy; gaming
Examples
- The ancient tomb was guarded by powerful liches.
- In the fantasy novel, the heroes must defeat three liches to save the kingdom.
- The dungeon master described the liches as skeletal figures wrapped in tattered robes.
- Players feared encountering liches because of their deadly magic spells.
- The liches commanded armies of lesser undead creatures.
- According to the game rules, liches are among the most dangerous enemies.