What this mod does:

This is another Lich mod: allowing you, the player, to become a
lich with all the advantages and disadvantages that entails. Be
Careful though, once you have become a lich there is NO turning
back (and no, I will not make a way to turn back. If you REALLY
must, then simply untick after saving somewhere that hasn't been
edited//while not carrying anything from the mod).

This mod raises the number of monsters that can be summoned to 4. If you have mods that raise the number of monsters above this, you will need to load the Apotheosis Lich Mod before those. You will also see a conflict with such mods in a conflict detector. This is normal, and you can still play the mod.

There is one Lich armor spell that silences the player. To switch to another set or armor, simply cast the "(Lich Special) Take off Robe" spell or the "(Lich Special) Wear Robes" spell.

Okay, so you want to know more do you? Well once you become a lich
you get a number of nice new abilities, all skewed towards the
magic user. As of version 1.0 (non-BETA), Lich-levelling has kicked
in and, as such, the abilities that you all know and love have been
modified depending on what 'Lich level' you are (you start off at
lich level 1 and then after you progress 6 'normal levels' you
become lich level 2 and then every three 'normal levels' there after
you rise in lich level. That was probably IMPOSSIBLE to understand
so in brackets next to the lich level, I will have an example
character who became a lich at level 1. How's that sound?). So here
goes:

~~~~~~~~~~Lich Level 1~~~~~~~~~~ (Char level: 1)
Feather100
Restore Magicka1
Reflect Spell10
Resist Disease100
Resist Frost50
Resist Magic10
Resist Poison100
Spell Absorption10
Sun Damage3
Water Breathing
Weakness to Fire75
Drain Personality200
Drain Speed25
Fortify Magicka Mult'15 (150% of standard magicka)
Drain Speechcraft100
Drain Mercantile100
Drain Sneak25
Fortify Conjuration5
Bounty 1,000,000
Anyone you talk to will attack you!

Spells/Powers (Lich Form):
Lich's Sight - Detect Life (100pts, 30 sec), Night-Eye (30 sec)
Disguise True Nature - Reverts to original form and adds penalties
Wear Robe - Puts on a Robe/Hood
Take off Robe - Takes off the Robe/Hood


~~~~~~~~~~Lich Level 2~~~~~~~~~~ (Char level: 6)
Feather100
Restore Magicka1
Reflect Spell10
Resist Disease100
Resist Frost50
Resist Magic10
Resist Poison100
Spell Absorption10
Sun Damage3
Water Breathing
Weakness to Fire75
Drain Personality200
Drain Speed20
Fortify Intelligence5
Fortify Willpower5
Fortify Magicka Mult'15 (150% of standard magicka)
Drain Speechcraft100
Drain Mercantile100
Drain Sneak25
Fortify Conjuration5
Bounty 1,000,000
Anyone you talk to will attack you!

Spells/Powers (Lich Form):
Lich's Sight - Detect Life (100pts, 30 sec), Night-Eye (30 sec)
Disguise True Nature - Reverts to original form and adds penalties
Wear Robe - Puts on a Robe/Hood
Take off Robe - Takes off the Robe/Hood


~~~~~~~~~~Lich Level 3~~~~~~~~~~ (Char level: 9)
Feather100
Restore Magicka1
Reflect Spell10
Resist Disease100
Resist Frost50
Resist Magic10
Resist Poison100
Spell Absorption10
Sun Damage3
Water Breathing
Weakness to Fire75
Drain Personality200
Drain Speed20
Fortify Intelligence5
Fortify Willpower5
Fortify Magicka Mult'15 (150% of standard magicka)
Drain Speechcraft100
Drain Mercantile100
Drain Sneak25
Fortify Alchemy5
Fortify Illusion5
Fortify Alteration5
Fortify Conjuration10
Fortify Mysticism5
Fortify Destruction5
Bounty 1,000,000
Anyone you talk to will attack you!

Spells/Powers (Lich Form):
Lich's Sight - Detect Life (100pts, 30 sec), Night-Eye (30 sec)
Disguise True Nature - Reverts to original form and adds penalties
Wear Robe - Puts on a Robe/Hood
Take off Robe - Takes off the Robe/Hood
The Lich's Touch - Damage Health (15pts), Reanimate (60 sec)


~~~~~~~~~~Lich Level 4~~~~~~~~~~ (Char level: 12)
Feather100
Restore Magicka2
Reflect Spell15
Resist Disease100
Resist Frost50
Resist Magic15
Resist Poison100
Spell Absorption15
Sun Damage2
Water Breathing
Weakness to Fire75
Drain Personality200
Drain Speed15
Fortify Intelligence10
Fortify Willpower10
Fortify Magicka Mult'20 (200% of standard magicka)
Drain Speechcraft100
Drain Mercantile100
Drain Sneak25
Fortify Alchemy5
Fortify Illusion5
Fortify Alteration5
Fortify Conjuration10
Fortify Mysticism5
Fortify Destruction5
Bounty 1,000,000
Anyone you talk to will attack you!

Spells/Powers (Lich Form):
Lich's Sight - Detect Life (100pts, 30 sec), Night-Eye (30 sec)
Disguise True Nature - Reverts to original form and adds penalties
Wear Robe - Puts on a Robe/Hood
Take off Robe - Takes off the Robe/Hood
The Lich's Touch - Damage Health (15pts), Reanimate (60 sec)


~~~~~~~~~~Lich Level 5~~~~~~~~~~ (Char level: 15)
Feather100
Restore Magicka2
Reflect Spell15
Resist Disease100
Resist Frost50
Resist Magic15
Resist Poison100
Spell Absorption15
Sun Damage2
Water Breathing
Weakness to Fire75
Drain Personality200
Drain Speed15
Fortify Intelligence10
Fortify Willpower10
Fortify Magicka Mult'20 (200% of standard magicka)
Drain Speechcraft100
Drain Mercantile100
Drain Sneak25
Fortify Alchemy10
Fortify Illusion10
Fortify Alteration10
Fortify Conjuration15
Fortify Mysticism10
Fortify Destruction10
Fortify Restoration5
Bounty 1,000,000
Anyone you talk to will attack you!

Spells/Powers (Lich Form):
Lich's Sight - Detect Life (100pts, 30 sec), Night-Eye (30 sec)
Disguise True Nature - Reverts to original form and adds penalties
Wear Robe - Puts on a Robe/Hood
Take off Robe - Takes off the Robe/Hood
The Lich's Touch - Damage Health (15pts), Reanimate (60 sec)
Spellcraft - Free Spellmaking


~~~~~~~~~~Lich Level 6~~~~~~~~~~ (Char level: 18)
Feather100
Restore Magicka2
Reflect Spell15
Resist Disease100
Resist Frost50
Resist Magic15
Resist Poison100
Spell Absorption15
Sun Damage2
Water Breathing
Weakness to Fire75
Drain Personality200
Drain Speed10
Fortify Intelligence15
Fortify Willpower15
Fortify Magicka Mult'20 (200% of standard magicka)
Drain Speechcraft100
Drain Mercantile100
Drain Sneak25
Fortify Alchemy10
Fortify Illusion10
Fortify Alteration10
Fortify Conjuration15
Fortify Mysticism10
Fortify Destruction10
Fortify Restoration5
Bounty 1,000,000
Anyone you talk to will attack you!

Spells/Powers (Lich Form):
Lich's Sight - Detect Life (100pts, 30 sec), Night-Eye (30 sec)
Disguise True Nature - Reverts to original form and adds penalties
Wear Robe - Puts on a Robe/Hood
Take off Robe - Takes off the Robe/Hood
The Lich's Touch - Damage Health (15pts), Reanimate (60 sec)
Spellcraft - Free Spellmaking


~~~~~~~~~~Lich Level 7~~~~~~~~~~ (Char level: 21)
Feather100
Restore Magicka3
Reflect Spell20
Resist Disease100
Resist Frost75
Resist Magic20
Resist Poison100
Spell Absorption20
Sun Damage1
Water Breathing
Weakness to Fire75
Drain Personality200
Drain Speed10
Fortify Intelligence15
Fortify Willpower15
Fortify Magicka Mult'20 (200% of standard magicka)
Drain Speechcraft100
Drain Mercantile100
Drain Sneak25
Fortify Alchemy15
Fortify Illusion15
Fortify Alteration15
Fortify Conjuration20
Fortify Mysticism15
Fortify Destruction15
Fortify Restoration10
Bounty 1,000,000
Anyone you talk to will attack you!

Spells/Powers (Lich Form):
Lich's Sight - Detect Life (100pts, 30 sec), Night-Eye (30 sec)
Disguise True Nature - Reverts to original form and adds penalties
Wear Robe - Puts on a Robe/Hood
Take off Robe - Takes off the Robe/Hood
The Lich's Touch - Damage Health (15pts), Reanimate (60 sec)
Spellcraft - Free Spellmaking
Enchantcraft - Free Enchanting (Still need a soul though ;P)


~~~~~~~~~~Lich Level 8~~~~~~~~~~ (Char level: 24)
Feather100
Restore Magicka3
Reflect Spell20
Resist Disease100
Resist Frost75
Resist Magic20
Resist Poison100
Spell Absorption20
Sun Damage1
Water Breathing
Weakness to Fire75
Drain Personality200
Drain Speed5
Fortify Intelligence20
Fortify Willpower20
Fortify Magicka Mult'25 (250% of standard magicka)
Drain Speechcraft100
Drain Mercantile100
Drain Sneak25
Fortify Alchemy15
Fortify Illusion15
Fortify Alteration15
Fortify Conjuration20
Fortify Mysticism15
Fortify Destruction15
Fortify Restoration10
Bounty 1,000,000
Anyone you talk to will attack you!

Spells/Powers (Lich Form):
Lich's Sight - Detect Life (100pts, 30 sec), Night-Eye (30 sec)
Disguise True Nature - Reverts to original form and adds penalties
Wear Robe - Puts on a Robe/Hood
Take off Robe - Takes off the Robe/Hood
The Lich's Touch - Damage Health (15pts), Reanimate (60 sec)
Spellcraft - Free Spellmaking
Enchantcraft - Free Enchanting (Still need a soul though ;P)


~~~~~~~~~~Lich Level 9~~~~~~~~~~ (Char level: 27)
Feather100
Restore Magicka3
Reflect Spell20
Resist Disease100
Resist Frost75
Resist Magic20
Resist Poison100
Spell Absorption20
Sun Damage1
Water Breathing
Weakness to Fire75
Drain Personality200
Drain Speed5
Fortify Intelligence20
Fortify Willpower20
Fortify Magicka Mult'25 (250% of standard magicka)
Drain Speechcraft100
Drain Mercantile100
Drain Sneak25
Fortify Alchemy20
Fortify Illusion20
Fortify Alteration20
Fortify Conjuration25
Fortify Mysticism20
Fortify Destruction20
Fortify Restoration15
Bounty 1,000,000
Anyone you talk to will attack you!

Spells/Powers (Lich Form):
Lich's Sight - Detect Life (100pts, 30 sec), Night-Eye (30 sec)
Disguise True Nature - Reverts to original form and adds penalties
Wear Robe - Puts on a Robe/Hood
Take off Robe - Takes off the Robe/Hood
The Lich's Touch - Damage Health (15pts), Reanimate (60 sec)
Spellcraft - Free Spellmaking
Enchantcraft - Free Enchanting (Still need a soul though ;P)


~~~~~~~~~~Lich Level 10~~~~~~~~~~ (Char level: 30)
Feather100
Restore Magicka4
Reflect Spell25
Resist Disease100
Resist Frost100
Resist Magic25
Resist Poison100
Spell Absorption25
Water Breathing
Weakness to Fire75
Drain Personality200
Drain Speed5
Fortify Intelligence25
Fortify Willpower25
Fortify Magicka Mult'25 (250% of standard magicka)
Drain Speechcraft100
Drain Mercantile100
Drain Sneak25
Fortify Alchemy25
Fortify Illusion25
Fortify Alteration25
Fortify Conjuration30
Fortify Mysticism25
Fortify Destruction25
Fortify Restoration20
Bounty 1,000,000
Anyone you talk to will attack you!

Spells/Powers (Lich Form):
Lich's Sight - Detect Life (100pts, 30 sec), Night-Eye (30 sec)
Disguise True Nature - Reverts to original form and adds penalties
Wear Robe - Puts on a Robe/Hood
Take off Robe - Takes off the Robe/Hood
The Lich's Touch - Damage Health (15pts), Reanimate (60 sec)
Spellcraft - Free Spellmaking
Enchantcraft - Free Enchanting (Still need a soul though ;P)


With the release of BETA v1.2, the abilities//weaknesses of the
disguised lich is based upon your char's illusion skill. Here is
a list:

~~~~~~~~~~Illusion 0-24~~~~~~~~~~
Resist disease 100%
Waterbreathing
Silence
Drain Strength 25
Drain Agility 25
Drain Speed 25
Weakness to Magicka 100
Feather 100

~~~~~~~~~~Illusion 25-49~~~~~~~~~~
Resist disease 100%
Waterbreathing
Stunted Magicka
Damage Magicka 3
Drain Strength 25
Drain Agility 25
Drain Speed 25
Weakness to Magicka 75
Feather 100

~~~~~~~~~~Illusion 50-74~~~~~~~~~~
Resist disease 100%
Waterbreathing
Stunted Magicka
Damage Magicka 2
Drain Strength25
Drain Agility 25
Drain Speed 25
Weakness to Magicka 50
Feather 100

~~~~~~~~~~Illusion 75-99~~~~~~~~~~
Resist disease 100%
Waterbreathing
Stunted Magicka
Damage Magicka 1
Drain Strength 25
Drain Agility 25
Drain Speed 25
Weakness to Magicka 25
Feather 100

~~~~~~~~~~Illusion 100~~~~~~~~~~
Resist disease 100%
Waterbreathing
Stunted Magicka
Drain Strength 25
Drain Agility 25
Drain Speed 25
Feather 100

Spells/Powers (Disguised Form):
Reveal True Nature - Reverts to Lich form

Before some of you go bitchin' at me for some of the abilities I
have given the Lich Form (Resist Frost, Reflect, etc)note that I
have taken the basic structure of the Lich form abilities from
the Liches in the game. Granted, the lich form IS probably a tad
overpowered, so politely tell me about it and I'll go-a-editin',
IF you can come up with a good argument ;P.

Now I will let Susaphone take over, to give you a description of
all the WONDERFUL spells he has made for thee:

Michael Lich has some spell books for you. As a Lich, you have
access to exclusive Lich-Only Spells.

Robes Of Power

The robes of power increase the Lich's magical capabilities.
The robes are dawned by casting one of the robe spells.
All of the robes are weak against normal weapons to hopefully balance
them against their magical capabilities. Other robes have additional
weakness which you will discover as you gain the spells.

In addition to buying the books, you must retrieve certain items
in order to use the robe spells. The items are listed below.
Once you have retrieved the items, you simply have to open the
appropriate book, and click Yes on the message box that pops up.
Each time you activate a book, you unfortunately have to exit the
journal and reopen it. This maybe addressed in the future.

(Lich Robe) Arch Mage Hood And Robe
Wear arch mage hood and robe

Spells
(Lich) Staff Of Elemental Terror
(Lich) Random Coins

Give up the following items for this spell:

Arch Mage Hood
Arch Mage Robe
White Mage's Shoes
3 Empty Grand Soul Gems

(Lich Robe) Black Hood And Robe
Wear black hood and robe

Spell
(Lich) Random Soul Gem
(inspired with permission by the Postal Dude)

Give up the following items for this spell:

Black Hood
Black Robe
Pigskin Shoes
1 Empty Common Soul Gem
3 Empty Greater Soul Gems

(Lich Robe) Green Hood And Robe
Wear green hood and robe

Spell
(Lich) Staff Of Elemental Weakness

Give up the following items for this spell:

Green Hood
Green Robes
Pigskin Shoes
4 Empty Lesser Soul Gems

(Lich Robe) Mage Hood And Robe
Wear mage hood and robe

Spell
(Lich) Prince Charming

Give up the following items for this spell:

Mage Hood
Mage Robe
Blue Suede Shoes
4 Empty Common Soul Gems

(Lich Robe) Necromancer Hood And Robe
Wear necromancer hood and robe

Spell
(Lich) Gloomy Ghost

Give up the following items for this spell:

Necromancer Hood
Necromancer Robe
Blue Suede Shoes
3 Empty Petty Soul Gems
1 Empty Common Soul Gem

Armour for Lichs

Due to the limitations of Oblivion, it is not possible to allow
a player to wear whatever he wants when he is a Lich. Due to
this situation, custom armour spells have been created.
Each of the armour spells is slightly stronger than the default
oblivion armours. In addition, the light armours are strong against
Normal Weapons, and the heavy armours have the Shield Enchantment
on them. The armours have the default oblivion weights.

All of the armours have a weakness of some kind regarding magic.

Some of the armours have additional enchantments. You will discover
these as you get the spells.

In addition to buying the books, you must retrieve certain items
in order to use the armour spells. The items are listed below.
Once you have retrieved the items, you simply have to open the
appropriate book, and click Yes on the message box that pops up.
Each time you activate a book, you unfortunately have to exit the
journal and reopen it. This maybe addressed in the future.


(Lich Armour) Chain Armour
Wear chain armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Chainmail Helmet
Chainmail Cuirass
Chainmail Gauntlets
Chainmail Greaves
Chainmail Boots
Light Iron Shield
Dwarven Long Sword

(Lich Armour) Daedric Armour
Wear daedric armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Daedric Helmet
Daedric Cuirass
Daedric Gauntlets
Daedric Greaves
Daedric Boots
Daedric Shield
Daedric Claymore

(Lich Armour) Dwarven Armour
Wear dwarven armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Dwarven Helmet
Dwarven Cuirass
Dwarven Gauntlets
Dwarven Greaves
Dwarven Boots
Dwarven Shield
Dwarven Battle Axe

(Lich Armour) Ebony Armour
Wear ebony armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Ebony Helmet
Ebony Cuirass
Ebony Gauntlets
Ebony Greaves
Ebony Boots
Ebony Shield
Ebony Mace

(Lich Armour) Elven Armour
Wear Elven armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Elven Helmet
Elven Cuirass
Elven Gauntlets
Elven Greaves
Elven Boots
Elven Shield
Elven Bow

(Lich Armour) Glass Armour
Wear Glass armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Glass Helmet
Glass Cuirass
Glass Gauntlets
Glass Greaves
Glass Boots
Glass Shield
Glass Dagger

(Lich Armour) Light Imperial Armour
Wear light imperial armour
(Lich Armour) Heavy Imperial Armour
Wear heavy imperial armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Light Imperial Dragon Helmet
Light Imperial Dragon Cuirass
Light Imperial Dragon Gauntlets
Light Imperial Dragon Greaves
Light Imperial Dragon Boots
- or -
Heavy Imperial Dragon Helmet
Heavy Imperial Dragon Cuirass
Heavy Imperial Dragon Gauntlets
Heavy Imperial Dragon Greaves
Heavy Imperial Dragon Boots

(Lich Armour) Leather Armour
Wear leather armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Leather Helmet
Leather Cuirass
Leather Gauntlets
Leather Greaves
Leather Boots
Leather Shield
Iron Long Sword

(Lich Armour) Legion Armour
Wear legion armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Legion Helmet
Legion Cuirass
Legion Gauntlets
Legion Greaves
Legion Boots
Legion Shield
Dwarven Bow

(Lich Armour) Mithril Armour
Wear mithril armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Mithril Helmet
Mithril Cuirass
Mithril Gauntlets
Mithril Greaves
Mithril Boots
Mithril Shield
Silver Long Sword

(Lich Armour) Orcish Armour
Wear orcish armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Orcish Helmet
Orcish Cuirass
Orcish Gauntlets
Orcish Greaves
Orcish Boots
Orcish Shield
Silver Battle Axe

(Lich Armour) Steel Armour
Wear steel armour

Give up the following items for this spell:

Steel Helmet
Steel Cuirass
Steel Gauntlets
Steel Greaves
Steel Boots
Steel Shield
Steel Claymore


Lich Spells, Lesser Powers, And Powers


In addition to the Lich Robes and armours, you can buy the following spells.
At this time, they have no additional requirements then to buy the spell
book
and open it.


(Lich) Dispel All Lich Spells
Dispel all bought Lich Spells

(Lich) Spell Nullifier
100% Spell Absorption For 240 Seconds

(Lich) Steal Life
Absorb 20 Fatigue On Touch For 30 Seconds
Absorb 10 Health On Touch For 30 Seconds
Absorb 15 Magicka On Touch For 30 Seconds

(Lich) Blade Of Soul
Summon Blade Of Soul Trap for 120 Seconds

(Lich) Fade Into Shadows
100% Chameleon for 120 Seconds
Fortify Sneak 50 for 120 Seconds

(Lich) Creature Death (Used with permission By JackMix69)
Kill a non-essential creature on touch once a day

(Lich) Ruin Life
Damage 20 Fatigue on target for 30 Seconds
Damage 10 Health on target for 30 Seconds
Damage 15 Heath on target for 30 Seconds

(Lich) Shield Of Doom
Reflect 100% Damage for 120 Seconds

(Lich) Scare Inhabitants
Demoralize 300 points for 60 Seconds

(Lich) Ghostly Lich
Become a ghost for 60 Seconds

(Lich) Sun-Counter
Restore 10 Health for 120 Seconds

(Lich) Summon Lich
Summon a Lich for 240 Seconds

(Lich) Summon Lich Racer
Summon a Lich Racer for 120 Seconds

(Lich) Render Helpless
Paralyse for 60 Seconds

(Lich) Undeath Shield
Resist Magicka 100% for 120 Seconds
Shield 200% for 120 Seconds

(Lich) Skeleton Mercenaries
Summon the following skeletons for 120 Seconds
Skeleton Guardian
Skeleton Champion
Skeleton
Skeleton Hero

(Lich) Prepare Souls
Soul Trap for 120 Seconds

(Lich) Run Like Hell
Lose all but 1 strength for 120 Seconds
Increase speed by 200 for 120 Seconds

(Lich) Super Strong Lich
Increase strength at the expense of the following for 120 Seconds
Conjuration
Restoration
Alteration
Destruction
Speed
Agility

(Lich) Reach For It
Telekinesis of 150 Points for 240 Seconds


(Lich) Open Treasure Chest
Open any unlocked treasure chest not needing a key

(Lich) Water Walker
Walk on water for 120 Seconds


Additional Lich Specific Spells

These spells have been added.

(Lich Special) Switch Resurrection Type
Switch between normal resurrection and moving to your phylactery at 1/4
health

(Lich Special) Unfinished Staff For 1000 Gold
Summon Unfinished Staff For 1000 Gold - retrieved at Lich Level 4

**Spoilers Ahoy!!!**
So how does one become a lich, I hear you cry?! Ahh, 'tis quite
simple. First thou must hunt down the two necromancers who are
attempting to become Liches. Don't know who they are? Well you
meet one in a Dark Brotherhood quest, in Leafrot Cave. Basically
all you need from him is his journal and the Apparatus he has left
around his study (Note; you can't pick up the Apparatus - they are
Containers). This will give you the method of creating the
'Concoction of Death'- so you are going to have to go hunting rare
herbs, etc.

The second thing you need to do is buy a nice manor in Anvil. It's
haunted, so you'll have to do the quest associated with it. At the
end of the quest (or just before the end) you'll see the other
book that is needed. The note for the Phylactery has been moved to
a brand spanking new location! Where, you cry? Well it now has found
a home with another lich//necromancer in the Lost Boy Caverns-
particularly on the Lich Erandur-Vangaril.

Basically what you have to do is make the phylactery, drink the
Concoction of Death and cast the Ritual of Becoming- Simple!