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|image = [[File:Lich | |image = [[File:Dark Lich Mithra Sphere artwork.png|300px]]<br>''Mithra Sphere'' atwork | ||
|first_appearance = ''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]'' (1991) | |first_appearance = ''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]'' (1991) | ||
|latest_appearance = ''[[Trials of Mana (remake)|Trials of Mana]]'' (remake) (2020) | |latest_appearance = ''[[Trials of Mana (remake)|Trials of Mana]]'' (remake) (2020) | ||
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|species = Undead | |species = Undead | ||
|other_forms = | |other_forms = | ||
|counterparts = | |counterparts = [[The Deathbringer (Legend of Mana)|Deathbringer]] | ||
|voice_actor = | |voice_actor = | ||
|bgm = "The Oracle"<sup>SeoM</sup> | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Lich''', also known as the '''Dark Lich''', is a recurring boss in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. | The '''Lich''', also known as the '''Dark Lich''', is a recurring boss in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. Portrayed as a sentient skeletal being shrouded in a dark cloak, the Lich is often depicted as being extraordinarily gifted in magic, often of the dark variety. Its cloak varies in style and color, but is usualy show as a dark-red or purple mantle tattered at the seams. In some games, the garnment is decorated with a star and moon patterns while others depict it as plain with some jewel accents. The Lich's core is sometimes shone as a glowing orb, hinting at it being its magic source. | ||
Being a wielder of dark-elemental magic, the Lich is known fear [[Wisp|Light]] and everything related to it. In ''Secret of Mana'' Lumina's magic is the Dark Lich's only weakness, while its ''Trials of Mana HD'' iteration can change its weakness at will by using the Barrier Change spell after sustaining enough damage. The undead is portrayed an important boss as the Dark Lich and as a regular boss when simply known as Lich. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
===''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]/[[Adventures of Mana]]''=== | |||
{{Main|Lich (Adventures of Mana)}} | |||
[[File:Lich FFA sprite.png|thumb]] | |||
The Lich is found in the [[Sealed Cave (Adventures of Mana)|Sealed Cave]]. Defeating it unlocks the [[Flare|Book of Flare]], necessary to open the path to the [[Buried Ruins]] in the [[Crystal Desert (Adventures of Mana)|Crystal Desert]]. | |||
In the original ''[[Game Boy]]'' version, the Lich moves around the arena by looping twice before leaving and reappearing from another side. It continuously shoots skulls at Sumo while moving. | |||
In ''[[Adventures of Mana]]'', the Lich circles around Sumo and either shoots ghosly skulls at him or energy boomerangs in a straight line. It disappears the reappears in a different location. After losing enough health, the Lich will throw three red skulls in a straight line. | |||
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===''[[Secret of Mana]]''=== | |||
{{Main|Dark Lich (Secret of Mana)}} | |||
[[File:Dark Lich SOM sprite.png|thumb]] | |||
The party confronts [[Thanatos (Secret of Mana)|Thanatos]] inside the [[Mana Fortress]] as he is about to transfer his soul into [[Dyluck]]'s body. However, Dyluck uses the last of its energy to destroy his own flesh, leaving the evil sorcerer without a host to inhabit. Enraged at his plans being foiled at the last minute, the turns to the party in desperation. | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
===''Circle of Mana''=== | |||
===''[[Trials of Mana]]''=== | |||
{{Main|Dark Lich (Trials of Mana)|Dark Lich}} | |||
[[File:Masked Mage TOM sprite.png|thumb]] | |||
The Dark Lich is the final boss of [[Kevin]] & [[Charlotte]]'s story. After destroying the [[Mana Tree]] and the [[Mana Goddess]] along with it, the [[Masked Mage]] declares himself the ruler of the world before the party. He unveils his true form as the Dark Lich and unleashes his power to put the heroes to submission. However, [[Faerie (character)|Faerie]] sacrifices herself to revive her allies and weaken the evil overlord. Together, they manage to vanquish the Dark Lich along with his nightmarish empire. | |||
{{-}} | |||
===''[[Legend of Mana]]''=== | |||
While neither the Lich nor the Dark Lich appear in the game, the [[The Deathbringer|Deathbringer]] could be considered their spiritual successor both in role and design. | |||
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===''[[Sword of Mana]]''=== | |||
{{Main|Lich (Sword of Mana)}} | |||
[[File:Lich Sword of Mana sprite.gif|thumb]] | |||
In a similar fashion to ''Final Fantasy Adventure'', the Lich is found deep within the [[Sealed Cave (Sword of Mana)|Sealed Cave]], this time guarding the [[Mana Spirits|Mana spirit]] or [[Shade|shadow]]. The Hero and [[Fuji|Heroine]] must defeat the Grave Keeper of Darkness in order to unseal the way to the [[Ruined Path]]. | |||
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===''[[Circle of Mana]]''=== | |||
The Lich makes a cameo appearance in the online game, along with several other characters from the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. He appears in 1 set of cards.<br> | The Lich makes a cameo appearance in the online game, along with several other characters from the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. He appears in 1 set of cards.<br> | ||
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= | ===''[[Echoes of Mana]]''=== | ||
=== | [[File:Facing Deaths Conqueror framed EOM artwork.png|thumb|100px]] | ||
''Trials of Mana'''s Dark Lich made a cameo in the online game. The undead appears in the [[Facing Death's Conqueror]] [[Memory Gem]]. | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{main-gallery}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Lich FFA mobile sprite.png|''Seiken Densetsu'' mobile | Lich FFA mobile sprite.png|''Seiken Densetsu'' mobile | ||
Dark Lich SOM sprite.png|''Secret of Mana'' | Dark Lich SOM sprite.png|''Secret of Mana'' | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Etymology== | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lich Liches] are animated corpses often wielding powerful magic. They first appeared in various works of fantasy fiction, such as Clark Ashton Smith's "The Empire of the Necromancers" (1932), and were popularized by the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' game. | |||
The name is also an homage to the Fiend of Earth in the original ''Final Fantasy''. | |||
Lich | |||
==Names | ==Names== | ||
{{ | {{Names | ||
| | |FFA=リッチ | ||
| | |FFAM=Lich | ||
| | |FFAE=Lich | ||
| | |SeoM=ダークリッチ | ||
| | |SeoMM=Dark Lich | ||
| | |SeoME=Dark Lich | ||
| | |ToM=ダークリッチ | ||
| | |ToMM=Dark Lich | ||
| | |ToME=Dark Lich | ||
|AoM=リッチ | |||
|AoMM=Lich | |||
|AoME=Lich | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Enemies}} | ||
[[Category:Undeads]] | |||
[[Category:Adventures of Mana bosses]] | [[Category:Adventures of Mana bosses]] | ||
[[Category:Secret of Mana bosses]] | [[Category:Secret of Mana bosses]] | ||
[[Category:Trials of Mana bosses]] | [[Category:Trials of Mana bosses]] | ||
[[Category:Sword of Mana bosses]] | [[Category:Sword of Mana bosses]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:53, August 9, 2024
| Lich | |
|---|---|
 Mithra Sphere atwork | |
| First appearance | Final Fantasy Adventure (1991) |
| Latest appearance | Trials of Mana (remake) (2020) |
| Species | Undead |
| Counterpart(s) | Deathbringer |
| Background music | "The Oracle"SeoM |
The Lich, also known as the Dark Lich, is a recurring boss in the Mana series. Portrayed as a sentient skeletal being shrouded in a dark cloak, the Lich is often depicted as being extraordinarily gifted in magic, often of the dark variety. Its cloak varies in style and color, but is usualy show as a dark-red or purple mantle tattered at the seams. In some games, the garnment is decorated with a star and moon patterns while others depict it as plain with some jewel accents. The Lich's core is sometimes shone as a glowing orb, hinting at it being its magic source.
Being a wielder of dark-elemental magic, the Lich is known fear Light and everything related to it. In Secret of Mana Lumina's magic is the Dark Lich's only weakness, while its Trials of Mana HD iteration can change its weakness at will by using the Barrier Change spell after sustaining enough damage. The undead is portrayed an important boss as the Dark Lich and as a regular boss when simply known as Lich.
Appearances[edit]
Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana[edit]
- Main article: Lich (Adventures of Mana)
The Lich is found in the Sealed Cave. Defeating it unlocks the Book of Flare, necessary to open the path to the Buried Ruins in the Crystal Desert.
In the original Game Boy version, the Lich moves around the arena by looping twice before leaving and reappearing from another side. It continuously shoots skulls at Sumo while moving.
In Adventures of Mana, the Lich circles around Sumo and either shoots ghosly skulls at him or energy boomerangs in a straight line. It disappears the reappears in a different location. After losing enough health, the Lich will throw three red skulls in a straight line.
Secret of Mana[edit]
- Main article: Dark Lich (Secret of Mana)
The party confronts Thanatos inside the Mana Fortress as he is about to transfer his soul into Dyluck's body. However, Dyluck uses the last of its energy to destroy his own flesh, leaving the evil sorcerer without a host to inhabit. Enraged at his plans being foiled at the last minute, the turns to the party in desperation.
Trials of Mana[edit]
- Main article: Dark Lich (Trials of Mana)
The Dark Lich is the final boss of Kevin & Charlotte's story. After destroying the Mana Tree and the Mana Goddess along with it, the Masked Mage declares himself the ruler of the world before the party. He unveils his true form as the Dark Lich and unleashes his power to put the heroes to submission. However, Faerie sacrifices herself to revive her allies and weaken the evil overlord. Together, they manage to vanquish the Dark Lich along with his nightmarish empire.
Legend of Mana[edit]
While neither the Lich nor the Dark Lich appear in the game, the Deathbringer could be considered their spiritual successor both in role and design.
Sword of Mana[edit]
- Main article: Lich (Sword of Mana)
In a similar fashion to Final Fantasy Adventure, the Lich is found deep within the Sealed Cave, this time guarding the Mana spirit or shadow. The Hero and Heroine must defeat the Grave Keeper of Darkness in order to unseal the way to the Ruined Path.
Circle of Mana[edit]
The Lich makes a cameo appearance in the online game, along with several other characters from the Mana series. He appears in 1 set of cards.
| Rank | Attribute | Name | Classes | Quote | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSUR | 魔 | リッチ |  不死者 |
 死者の王 |
 [光]命奪う大鎌 |
 [闇]闇の墓守 |
「封印に触れし者、闇の墓守の鎌にその魂を捧げよ。」 "Those who have touched the seal, offer your soul to the scythe of the Dark Tombkeeper." |
Echoes of Mana[edit]
Trials of Mana's Dark Lich made a cameo in the online game. The undead appears in the Facing Death's Conqueror Memory Gem.
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Lich.
Seiken Densetsu mobile
Secret of Mana
Trials of Mana
Sword of Mana
Etymology[edit]
Liches are animated corpses often wielding powerful magic. They first appeared in various works of fantasy fiction, such as Clark Ashton Smith's "The Empire of the Necromancers" (1932), and were popularized by the Dungeons & Dragons game.
The name is also an homage to the Fiend of Earth in the original Final Fantasy.
Names[edit]
| Game | Japanese | Meaning | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy Adventure | リッチ | Lich | Lich |
| Secret of Mana | ダークリッチ | Dark Lich | Dark Lich |
| Trials of Mana | ダークリッチ | Dark Lich | Dark Lich |
| Adventures of Mana | リッチ | Lich | Lich |
