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====Lich====
Self explanatory, the Lich transformation allows powerful spellcasters to assume a form that will allow them to continue to study magic for all eternity.

As such, this is the hardest Transformation to qualify for: Intelligence 16, ability to cast 7th level spells, and you must track down and successfully perform the Ritual of Dread. The following are possible level milestones for the Lich:
* Discover ancient and dark arcane knowledge.
* Consume the soul of an exceptionally powerful spellcaster.
* Build a monument to your power to serve as a giant arcane focus.
* Create an army of undead.
* Kill a god.

At 1st level, you gain the Boons '''Harvester of Souls''' (creatures you kill become phylactery charges you can burn to recover spell slots) and '''Undead Form''' (+4 Int, +2 Wis, type changes to Undead, lowered benefit from external healing effects, immunity to aging, air, food, drink and sleep), and you receive the Flaw '''Phylactery'''. This causes you to create a talisman to bind your soul into; if it gets destroyed, you die, instantly. If you die, you will revive 1 week later so long as there is a soul charge in your phylacterty - otherwise, at the end of the week, you become a Demilich NPC.

At 2nd level, you can take the Boons '''Puppet Master''' (undead mooks you create are permanent and cannot be stolen from you), '''Lichdom of the Arcane''' (killing a creature with a spell that does fire, necrotic, or poison damage triggers a bonus effect) or '''Rift to the Dreadscapes''' (As an action, create a zone of super-killy necrotic energy), and you receive the Flaw '''Hideous Appearance'''. Acquiring this flaw means that you become a shapeshifter, with a hideously warped base form and the ability to resume your original form. You revert to your true form if you Concentrate on a spell, are knocked unconscious, enter hallowed ground, or consciously choose to do so. At the DM's discretion, events of extreme emotional or physical stress may require a Constitution save to avoid reverting. Non-evil creatures that see your true form will instantly become hostile to you, unless the DM decides otherwise.

At 3rd level, you can take the Boons '''Relentless Undead''' (undead you control can make a full move + attack before dying), '''Arcane Supremacy''' (you can suffer Exhaustion to Concentrate on two spells simultaneously) or '''Staff of the Dreadscapes''' (as an action, summon an enchanted quarterstaff), and you receive the Flaw '''Necromantic Dystrophy'''. If you go more than 24 hours without converting 4 CR worth of souls into spell slots, you suffer severe penalties.

At 4th level, you can take the Boons '''Lord of Undeath''' (humanoids you kill auto-rise as zombies under your command), '''Arcane Omniscience''' (you know all Wizard spells and can cast Int modifier bonus Wizard spells per day) or '''Deathly Being''' (gain lich immunities and resistances), and you receive the Flaw '''Weight of Ages'''. This is the more severe form of Necromantic Dystrophy, forcing you to burn up 8 CR worth of souls per day.