Litches of Shontari

"The 15" was a diverse group of individuals brought together by Vecna, a minor noble of the Shontari Drow, seeking vengeance against the dragons who destroyed his village and family in retaliation for not paying thier tributes. Recognizing the need for power beyond mortal means, Vecna saught out a sorcess named Tasha.
After beating her in a game of wits, she gifted him a tome knwon as the Book fo Evil Deeds, which included rituals of undeath and litchdom.
Each member of the 15 underwent a unique transformation into liches, tailored to their skills and abilities. With their newfound immortality and dark powers, they successfully overthrew the dragon lords and reclaimed control of the continent.
Over the centuries, some members maintained their power and influence, wielding significant control over regions or governments, while others succumbed to corruption and madness.

Vecna- The Imortal Emperor- Classic Litch

Leader of teh Vecnian dynasty in north Shontari
a classic wizard litch, and the Immortal emperor of the Quinlin Dynatsy of northern elves
Twist- Vecna actually wants to die, and regrets what he has become and what has become of his friends. The Twin servants however maintain their own litchom only so long as Vecna lives, adn teh Drow worship him as a god. Therefore they are forcibly maintaining Vecna’s litchdom to keep themselves alive.
maintains litchdom by human sacrifices to him, and absorbing thier souls into his pilactry.

Corvyn- The Hand of Vecna- Undying Warlock

based in the Vecnian dynasty, but travels as needed
twin to Jasmyn, a warlock bound to the immortal emperor, serves as his personal enforcer and assassin
Maintains lichdom so long as Vecna maintains his

Jasmyne- The Eye of Vecna- Undying Warlock

Kas Otoyama

leader of the Knights of Kas, and top general to Vecna. Operates out of the fortress city of Ekono.
Death herold (Paladin litch), devoted and maintained by members of his order.

Fenlir Tabaxi ranger hunting across the continent.
Hunting larger and more powerful prey, wherever they can be found with his cheata companion
maintains litchdom by killing more powerful prey. If he is unable to find one, his cheata will eventually attack and kill him, becoming a windigo like his father

Was once a Fenlir Tabaxi, now exists as a Wendigo entity hunting the Wildheart blight and surounding regions.
Alternativly, could be still imprisioned in Vecnas dungeon.
Thaladir’s father and mentor, now a consumed Wendigo ranger litch who was imprisoned by one of the other litches and succumbed to the hunt as a result.
was consumed by his own cheatah companion while imprisoned by Vecna after attempting to kill him, Vecna did not know of the consequences

Wyatt Winchester- An Imbued

Halfling fighter from Wildreach,
known for his advanced rifle of his own design.
In charge of the Mercenary guild Wyatt's Riders.
Maintains his llitchdom by killing challengers in single combat, and taking trophies from them.
If he is slain, his spirit inhabits his weapon as a semi sentient magic item, pushing the user to greatness, challenges and perfection, until eventually taking over when they slay thier own mentor.

Annie Oakley- A Whisper

Human Rouge, runs the Broken Crow Gang in mid/Southern Wildreach
former partner and lover of Wyatt turned rivals.
Maintains litchdom by gambling- she can gamble years a person has left against her own, collecting and saving up potentially hundreds of years.
Seeks out anything that can give her an edge in gambling or luck to help her win these high stakes games.

Sir Henry Ironheart- A Death Herald

Loxodon paladin from the Herdlands, has told his people that he maintains his imortality through his devotion to the god King of Kings.
Now serving as the General of the Herdic Armed Forces
Death harold, a member of the knights of Kas, but betrayed Kas and left to serve his nation and his own intrests. Currently seeking a way to continue his imortality, but sever his conection and dependence on Kas.

Greta Steelfist- A Scourge

Leonin barbarian from the Herdlands. Now rampaging across Wiidreach, Fenlir Plains, and Herdlend.
Has completly lost herself in rage. Maintains litchdom by the vendettas of anger she creates in the victoms she leaves behind in her rampages

Great Khan Temujin Windwalker- A Body Snatcher

tabaxi monk from felinar.
leader of the Grimlocks faction, activly trying to destory the other litches on the continent
Maintains litchdem by acheiving a meditative state and allowing his soul to take over other bodies. Must keep his origional body intact.

Pharoah Amenhotep Sunbearer- Mummy Lord

human cleric (mummy lord?) from Anubian Tundra
rules the Anubian people as a divine pharoah
Maintains his litchdom by protecting his removed organs, specifically his heart.

Nefertari Sandsinger- Blood Line Sorceress

Anubian human sorcerer, head of the Sandinger House in the Anubian Peninsula
bloodline sorcerer, maintains litchdom by having and controling their families. When thier body begins to die, they pick and Heir, and through a blood ritual, take over thier body.

Bran Wildheart- A Blight

formerly a Heregon druid from Herlands,
has now been consumed by the forest on the northern boundary of Wildreach and the Herdlands
maintains litchdom against his will, so long as the forest continues to expand and consume

Merrick Gearspark- a Necromaton

a torltle artificer from the herdlands
maintains litchdom as a mechanical entity, a pop up shop with a mechanical represenative (think braniac) that can teleport to anywhere in existance. Needs to constantly consume flesh and organic matter as fuel to regenerate and repair himself, willing to exchange powerful items, but may cost and arm and a leg.
Has a tendency to pop up in situations where people are willing to pay such a price

Maria Canarry "The Song Bird"- A Intoner

A stunningly beautiful kenku bard, who miraculously has a voice of her own.
Travels the continent, but likes Wildreach and Herlend.
Legendary status, particularly her "magnum Opas" All I want For Winters Crest is You
Many look to attend her bardic school in the Herlend capital, and study under her influence
Maintains litchdom so long as her Magnum Opas is sung. The less it is sung, the weaker she becomes. Has a vested intrest in maintinang her prestige and fame.