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 "markdown": "<title level=\"1\" pfs=\"Standard\">[Runecarved Lich](/Monsters.aspx?ID=1877)</title>\r\n\r\n<row gap=\"medium\">\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"medium\" flex=\"1 1 400px\">\r\n\r\nIn their relentless pursuit of more magical might, some liches use their rotting forms to hold magical secrets, hiding precious tomes in their ribcage, inscribing formulas on their withered flesh, even replacing some bones with powerful magical items. The process is painstaking, as the _soul cage_ tries to repair any damage caused by such alterations. \n\n<title level=\"2\" right=\"\">Creating A Runecarved Lich</title> A runecarved lich trades Drain Soul Cage and paralyzing touch for the arm wands and summon weapon abilities. The spell tome and related abilities are acquired by giving up one spell slot of each level they can cast. Some runecarved liches might have other special abilities instead, placing [_aeon stones_](/Equipment.aspx?ID=407) in empty eye sockets, reinforcing themselves with armor plates bearing powerful runes, or even creating reservoirs filled with [alchemical poisons](/equipment/alchemical-items/alchemical-poisons) or [bombs](/equipment/alchemical-items/alchemical-bombs) that pose little danger to the lich but are deadly to those who strike too hard with a bludgeoning attack.\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"tiny\">\r\n**[Recall Knowledge - Undead](/Rules.aspx?ID=563)**\r\n([Religion](/Skills.aspx?ID=13)): DC 44\r\n\r\n**[Unspecific Lore](/Rules.aspx?ID=563)**: DC 42\r\n\r\n**[Specific Lore](/Rules.aspx?ID=563)**: DC 39\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"medium\">\r\n<image src=\"/images/Monsters/Lich_RunecarvedLich.png\" />\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n</row>\r\n\r\n<title level=\"2\" right=\"Creature 19\">[Runecarved Lich](/Monsters.aspx?ID=1877)</title>\r\n\r\n<traits>\r\n<trait label=\"Rare\" url=\"/Traits.aspx?ID=137\" />\r\n<trait label=\"NE\" url=\"/Rules.aspx?ID=95\" />\r\n<trait label=\"Medium\" />\r\n<trait label=\"Undead\" url=\"/Traits.aspx?ID=160\" />\r\n</traits>\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"tiny\">\r\n\r\n<row gap=\"tiny\">**Source** [Book of the Dead](/Sources.aspx?ID=118) pg. 122</row>\n\n**Perception** +32; [darkvision](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=12)\r\n\r\n**Languages**\r\n[Abyssal](/Languages.aspx?ID=12), [Aklo](/Languages.aspx?ID=13), [Celestial](/Languages.aspx?ID=16), [Common](/Languages.aspx?ID=1), [Draconic](/Languages.aspx?ID=2), [Infernal](/Languages.aspx?ID=19), [Necril](/Languages.aspx?ID=20), [Undercommon](/Languages.aspx?ID=11)\r\n\r\n**Skills**\r\n[Arcana](/Skills.aspx?ID=2) +34, [Crafting](/Skills.aspx?ID=4) +38, [Deception](/Skills.aspx?ID=5) +35, [Diplomacy](/Skills.aspx?ID=6) +35, [Intimidation](/Skills.aspx?ID=7) +37, [Occultism](/Skills.aspx?ID=11) +36, [Religion](/Skills.aspx?ID=13) +34, [Stealth](/Skills.aspx?ID=15) +33\r\n\r\n<row gap=\"medium\">\r\n**Str** +5\r\n\r\n**Dex** +6\r\n\r\n**Con** +4\r\n\r\n**Int** +7\r\n\r\n**Wis** +7\r\n\r\n**Cha** +10\r\n</row>\r\n\r\n**Stored Items** The runecarved lich can store items inside its body, as detailed below. The lich can Interact to remove or store an item. If the lich's body is destroyed, any stored items appear among their bones. \n<ul><li>**Arm Wands** ([extradimensional](/Traits.aspx?ID=67)) The runecarved lich can store up to two wands in the radius and ulna of one of their arms. These wands can be used as if wielded, and they can't be disarmed. If an arm wand is overcharged, the lich takes 20 damage if the wand is broken or 40 if it's destroyed.</li><li>**Spell Tome**; A runecarved lich has a carefully crafted tome, filled with magical power, placed inside their ribcage. This tome can hold up to three spells stolen by the Spellstealing Counter ability.</li><li>**Stored Weapon** ([extradimensional](/Traits.aspx?ID=67)); The lich can store a single one-handed weapon of 1 Bulk or less, linked to special runes carved into the bones of one of the lich's arms. This runecarved lich has the battle axe listed in its items, but a different individual might have a different weapon. A weapon the lich wields deals additional damage equal to half the number of dice from its hand attack.</li></ul>\r\n\r\n**Items**\r\n_+2 [greater striking](/Equipment.aspx?ID=280) [grievous](/Equipment.aspx?ID=298) [battle axe](/Weapons.aspx?ID=16)_, [_wand of manifold missiles_](/Equipment.aspx?ID=370) (7th), [wand of _wall of force](/Spells.aspx?ID=363)_\r\n\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"tiny\">\r\n\r\n<row gap=\"medium\">\r\n**AC** 42 \r\n\r\n**Fort** +27 \r\n\r\n**Ref** +33 \r\n\r\n**Will** +36 \r\n\r\n+1 status to all saves vs. positive\r\n</row>\r\n\r\n**HP** 330\r\n([negative healing](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=42), rejuvenation)\n\n**Immunities**\r\n[death](/Traits.aspx?ID=40) effects, [disease](/Traits.aspx?ID=46), [paralyzed](/Conditions.aspx?ID=28), [poison](/Traits.aspx?ID=126), [unconscious](/Conditions.aspx?ID=38)\n\n**[Frightful Presence](/MonsterAbilities.aspx?ID=17)** ([aura](/Traits.aspx?ID=206), [emotion](/Traits.aspx?ID=60), [fear](/Traits.aspx?ID=68), [mental](/Traits.aspx?ID=106)) 60 feet, DC 38<br /> Rejuvenation (arcane, necromancy) When a lich is destroyed, their soul immediately transfers to their _soul cage_. A lich can be permanently destroyed only if their _soul cage_ is found and destroyed.<br />**Spellstealing Counter** <actions string=\"Reaction\" /> ([abjuration](/Traits.aspx?ID=2), [occult](/Traits.aspx?ID=120)) **Trigger** A creature the lich can see Casts a Spell; **Requirements** The runecarved lich has fewer than three spells stored in its spell tome; **Effect** The lich expends a spell slot of the same level as the spell being cast to counter the triggering creature's casting. The runecarved lich loses their spell slot as if they'd cast the triggering spell. The lich then attempts to [counteract](/Rules.aspx?ID=371) the triggering spell (counteract modifier +35). If successful, the spell is countered and added to the runecarved lich's spell tome.\r\n\r\n</column>\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n<column gap=\"tiny\">\r\n\r\n**Speed** 25 feet\r\n\r\n**Melee**\r\n<actions string=\"Single Action\" />\r\n_battle axe_ +34 ([Magical](/Traits.aspx?ID=103), [Sweep](/Traits.aspx?ID=194)),\r\n**Damage** 3d8+13 slashing plus 3d8 negative\r\n\r\n**Melee**\r\n<actions string=\"Single Action\" />\r\nhand +31 ([Finesse](/Traits.aspx?ID=179), [Magical](/Traits.aspx?ID=103)),\r\n**Damage** 6d8 negative\r\n\r\n**Occult Spontaneous Spells** DC 45, attack +37\r\n- **Cantrips (9th)**\r\n[Daze](/Spells.aspx?ID=61), [Detect Magic](/Spells.aspx?ID=66), [Ghost Sound](/Spells.aspx?ID=132), [Mage Hand](/Spells.aspx?ID=177), [Prestidigitation](/Spells.aspx?ID=229)\r\n- **1st**\r\n[Alarm](/Spells.aspx?ID=7), [Illusory Disguise](/Spells.aspx?ID=159), [Unseen Servant](/Spells.aspx?ID=352) (3 slots)\r\n- **2nd**\r\n[Death Knell](/Spells.aspx?ID=63), [Mirror Image](/Spells.aspx?ID=197), [See Invisibility](/Spells.aspx?ID=271) (3 slots)\r\n- **3rd**\r\n[Hypercognition](/Spells.aspx?ID=156), [Mind Reading](/Spells.aspx?ID=194), [Slow](/Spells.aspx?ID=289) (3 slots)\r\n- **4th**\r\n[Confusion](/Spells.aspx?ID=48), [Dimension Door](/Spells.aspx?ID=69), [Fly](/Spells.aspx?ID=125) (3 slots)\r\n- **5th**\r\n[Black Tentacles](/Spells.aspx?ID=23), [False Vision](/Spells.aspx?ID=109), [Prying Eye](/Spells.aspx?ID=239) (3 slots)\r\n- **6th**\r\n[Spellwrack](/Spells.aspx?ID=298), [Spirit Blast](/Spells.aspx?ID=301), [Teleport](/Spells.aspx?ID=338) (3 slots)\r\n- **7th**\r\n[Duplicate Foe](/Spells.aspx?ID=93), [Energy Aegis](/Spells.aspx?ID=100), [Paralyze](/Spells.aspx?ID=213) (3 slots)\r\n- **8th**\r\n[Disappearance](/Spells.aspx?ID=73), [Maze](/Spells.aspx?ID=187), [Mind Blank](/Spells.aspx?ID=192) (3 slots)\r\n- **9th**\r\n[Overwhelming Presence](/Spells.aspx?ID=212), [Telepathic Demand](/Spells.aspx?ID=336), [Wail of the Banshee](/Spells.aspx?ID=361) (3 slots)\r\n\r\n**Consult the Text** <actions string=\"Single Action\" /> ([Manipulate](/Traits.aspx?ID=104)) **Frequency** once per day; **Effect** The runecarved lich causes the pages of their spell tome to flip open, revealing an [occult](/SpellLists.aspx?Tradition=3) spell of 9th level or lower of their choice. For the remainder of the day, the lich can cast that spell as if it were one of their spells known for every level from its base level up to 9th.\r\n\r\n**Drain Spell Tome** <actions string=\"Free Action\" />  **Effect** The lich draws upon the magic stored in their spell tome to cast one of the spells they've countered. This spell is the same level as the one countered, but it uses the runecarved lich's spell DC and spell attack. Casting a spell in this way removes it from the spell tome.\r\n\r\n**Steady Spellcasting**   If a reaction would disrupt the runecarved lich's spellcasting action, the lich attempts a DC 15 flat check. On a success, the action isn't disrupted.\r\n\r\n**Summon Weapon** <actions string=\"Free Action\" />  **Requirements** The lich has a stored weapon in its arm and has that hand free; **Effect** The runecarved lich summons its stored weapon into that arm's hand.\r\n\r\n</column>\n\n<document level=\"2\" id=\"creature-family-68\" />",
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 "summary_markdown": "In their relentless pursuit of more magical might, some liches use their rotting forms to hold magical secrets, hiding precious tomes in their …",
 "text": " Runecarved Lich In their relentless pursuit of more magical might, some liches use their rotting forms to hold magical secrets, hiding precious tomes in their ribcage, inscribing formulas on their withered flesh, even replacing some bones with powerful magical items. The process is painstaking, as the soul cage tries to repair any damage caused by such alterations. Creating A Runecarved Lich A runecarved lich trades Drain Soul Cage and paralyzing touch for the arm wands and summon weapon abilities. The spell tome and related abilities are acquired by giving up one spell slot of each level they can cast. Some runecarved liches might have other special abilities instead, placing aeon stones in empty eye sockets, reinforcing themselves with armor plates bearing powerful runes, or even creating reservoirs filled with alchemical poisons or bombs that pose little danger to the lich but are deadly to those who strike too hard with a bludgeoning attack. Recall Knowledge - Undead (Religion): DC 44 Unspecific Lore : DC 42 Specific Lore : DC 39 Runecarved Lich Source Book of the Dead pg. 122 Perception +32; darkvision Languages Abyssal, Aklo, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Infernal, Necril, Undercommon Skills Arcana +34, Crafting +38, Deception +35, Diplomacy +35, Intimidation +37, Occultism +36, Religion +34, Stealth +33 Str +5 Dex +6 Con +4 Int +7 Wis +7 Cha +10 Stored Items The runecarved lich can store items inside its body, as detailed below. The lich can Interact to remove or store an item. If the lich's body is destroyed, any stored items appear among their bones. Arm Wands (extradimensional) The runecarved lich can store up to two wands in the radius and ulna of one of their arms. These wands can be used as if wielded, and they can't be disarmed. If an arm wand is overcharged, the lich takes 20 damage if the wand is broken or 40 if it's destroyed. Spell Tome ; A runecarved lich has a carefully crafted tome, filled with magical power, placed inside their ribcage. This tome can hold up to three spells stolen by the Spellstealing Counter ability. Stored Weapon (extradimensional); The lich can store a single one-handed weapon of 1 Bulk or less, linked to special runes carved into the bones of one of the lich's arms. This runecarved lich has the battle axe listed in its items, but a different individual might have a different weapon. A weapon the lich wields deals additional damage equal to half the number of dice from its hand attack. Items +2 greater striking grievous battle axe , wand of manifold missiles (7th), wand of wall of force --- AC 42 Fort +27 Ref +33 Will +36 +1 status to all saves vs. positive HP 330 (negative healing, rejuvenation) Immunities death effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious Frightful Presence (aura, emotion, fear, mental) 60 feet, DC 38 Rejuvenation (arcane, necromancy) When a lich is destroyed, their soul immediately transfers to their soul cage . A lich can be permanently destroyed only if their soul cage is found and destroyed. Spellstealing Counter Reaction (abjuration, occult) Trigger A creature the lich can see Casts a Spell; Requirements The runecarved lich has fewer than three spells stored in its spell tome; Effect The lich expends a spell slot of the same level as the spell being cast to counter the triggering creature's casting. The runecarved lich loses their spell slot as if they'd cast the triggering spell. The lich then attempts to counteract the triggering spell (counteract modifier +35). If successful, the spell is countered and added to the runecarved lich's spell tome. --- Speed 25 feet Melee Single Action battle axe +34 (Magical, Sweep), Damage 3d8+13 slashing plus 3d8 negative Melee Single Action hand +31 (Finesse, Magical), Damage 6d8 negative Occult Spontaneous Spells DC 45, attack +37 - Cantrips (9th) Daze, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation - 1st Alarm, Illusory Disguise, Unseen Servant (3 slots) - 2nd Death Knell, Mirror Image, See Invisibility (3 slots) - 3rd Hypercognition, Mind Reading, Slow (3 slots) - 4th Confusion, Dimension Door, Fly (3 slots) - 5th Black Tentacles, False Vision, Prying Eye (3 slots) - 6th Spellwrack, Spirit Blast, Teleport (3 slots) - 7th Duplicate Foe, Energy Aegis, Paralyze (3 slots) - 8th Disappearance, Maze, Mind Blank (3 slots) - 9th Overwhelming Presence, Telepathic Demand, Wail of the Banshee (3 slots) Consult the Text Single Action (Manipulate) Frequency once per day; Effect The runecarved lich causes the pages of their spell tome to flip open, revealing an occult spell of 9th level or lower of their choice. For the remainder of the day, the lich can cast that spell as if it were one of their spells known for every level from its base level up to 9th. Drain Spell Tome Free Action Effect The lich draws upon the magic stored in their spell tome to cast one of the spells they've countered. This spell is the same level as the one countered, but it uses the runecarved lich's spell DC and spell attack. Casting a spell in this way removes it from the spell tome. Steady Spellcasting If a reaction would disrupt the runecarved lich's spellcasting action, the lich attempts a DC 15 flat check. On a success, the action isn't disrupted. Summon Weapon Free Action Requirements The lich has a stored weapon in its arm and has that hand free; Effect The runecarved lich summons its stored weapon into that arm's hand. ",
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