1. Acererak: A legendary demi-lich in Dungeons & Dragons lore, known for the deadly traps and challenges within the Tomb of Horrors. Acererak is a collector of souls, gathering them to increase his dark power.
2. Azalin Rex: From the Ravenloft setting, Azalin Rex is a lich lord seeking escape from his cursed realm. His mastery of necromancy is unparalleled, making him a formidable ruler.
3. Kel’Thuzad: In World of Warcraft, Kel’Thuzad serves as a prominent servant of the Lich King, credited with aiding the rise of the Scourge with his necromantic prowess.
4. Larloch: This Shadow King from the Forgotten Realms rules over an undead army with his extensive magical knowledge, seeking ever greater power.
5. Nagash: Renowned as the Supreme Lord of the Undead in Warhammer Fantasy, Nagash pioneered the necromantic arts, aiming to dominate all life.
6. Thraxor: Known as a skeletal warlord, Thraxor commands undead legions, using them to conquer and control kingdoms in his name.
7. Vecna: An iconic figure in Dungeons & Dragons, Vecna ascended to godhood but not before losing his hand and eye, which turned into legendary artifacts.
8. Vorgrim: Dubbed the Bone Tyrant, Vorgrim is noted for his unique creations—bone golems forged from the remains of his enemies.
9. Zanathos the Scourge: Famed for unleashing plagues of undead, Zanathos aims to obliterate entire civilizations with his dark magic.
10. Xaroth the Black King: Once a great ruler, Xaroth continues his reign as a lich, using his undead nature to rule eternally.
1. Alathene Moonstar: An archlich from the city of Waterdeep in the Forgotten Realms, known for her good-aligned powers and wise teachings.
2. Jymahna: Once a powerful enchanter, Jymahna was transformed into a lich by the infamous Shangalar in the Twisted Rune, continuing to wield her enchantments in undeath.
3. Malithra Undra: Featured in the story “Moonrise Over Myth Drannor,” Malithra is an elven baelnorn, a good-aligned lich devoted to her people’s protection.
4. Mordrissa: Known as the Bone Weaver, Mordrissa shapes skeletal constructs to serve her necromantic purposes, leaving destruction in her wake.
5. Neferata: This Warhammer Fantasy character is a blend of vampiric and necromantic powers, ruling with unmatched ambition as a queen of the undead.
6. Nyxara the Shadowmistress: She bends shadows to her will, manipulating darkness and stirring fear among the living with her spectral tricks.
7. Saharel: Another powerful archlich from the Forgotten Realms, she is known for her wisdom and guidance to those seeking knowledge.
8. Shyressa: A vampire lich in the Twisted Rune, demonstrating that female undead can wield incredible power and influence.
9. Vashtora the Undying Sorceress: Always seeking ancient secrets, Vashtora combines her necromantic skills with an unyielding thirst for knowledge.
10. Vlaakith: The Lich Queen from Dungeons & Dragons is a notable antagonist, captivating with her allure and dreaded by many adventurers.