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Message: <blockquote data-quote="oracle" data-source="post: 2011043" data-attributes="member: 10228">The Lords of the Night: Liches is the second offering from Bottled Imp Games after their excellent The Lords of the Night: Vampires. TLOTN: Liches is a 128 page sourcebook which can be used to extend the information provided in TLOTN: Vampires or as a stand-alone product.TLOTN: Liches presents an alternate look at the evolution of a mortal spellcaster into a Lich, moving from varying stages of mortality into undeath, and then into the mystery of Eternity. The progression through each stage of development is instigated by a powerful Arcane Ritual which effectively adds a new template to the character, providing them with new powers and insanities, and forcing them further into undeath. New abilities are found in Minor and Major Arcana, progressive sets of powers linked in many cases to specific Lich Orders, each of which are infused with imagination and interest. Along with a collection of new feats and spells, a Lich also gains access to powerful new magic in the form of Sorcerae, granted by the power of Creation and fraught with danger if misused. In addition to these positive advancements, Liches find themselves subject to dangerous insanities as their minds are ravaged by their unnatural transformation.While the mechanics of TLOTN: Liches are interesting and effective, speaking as a DM the real strength of this product lies in the way it translates into the game environment. The first standout feature of TLOTN: Liches is its impressive artwork.  The iconic illustrations of each Lich State and Order by Ralph Horsley are filled with mood and character, and will inspire PC's and NPC's alike. Similarly, the map of Kethak and the corresponding description of the Lich's city on the Ash Plane provide enough information to inspire a DM without removing from them the ability to customise the city to their needs.Whether you intend to use Liches as NPC's, as either a benefactor or villain, or to offer them as PC options, the descriptions of Lich States and Orders, as well as the insanities they develop as they progress through their transformation provide a mass of inspiration for character creation. In fact, virtually every chapter of the book is filled with ideas aimed at heightening the role-playing experience.Following on from TLOTN: Vampires, this product continues the story of a great war brewing far removed from the understanding of mortals. As this war sets to break upon the mortal worlds, Vampires and Liches have taken their sides, as the Void, a bastion of devouring evil, and the Arcane, the fading force of creation prepare to fight for supremacy. Filled with history, game information and locations relevant to this impending conflict, the product allows the gradual integration of this over-arching storyline in a campaign world, as well as the possibility of beginning a new campaign with knowledge of these terrible events which are about to unfold.The Lords of the Night: Liches is another excellent product from Bottled Imp Games, offering imaginative material of both the crunch and non-crunch variety. It is filled with information to add background, mood and role-playing options to your campaign....and Liches....you definitely won't forget to add Liches.</blockquote>

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