I was looking at the lich template when It occurred to me there was also the Lich Creature corruption template. While the standard is a CR +2 template, the other is a CR +1 template that loses out on very little of the standard lich. So, from that I had an idea; Using the latter template for variant lich.
Whether it is for an NPC or a path for a player to pursue, for the same CR adjustment one could use the Lich Creature template and mix it with another CR +1 template.
Do you think this is a good idea?
What would you combine with the Lich Creature template and how would you explain it?
Set out what you want a Lich to be, or maybe just this Lich. Make sure the details are there and bring a crowbar.
The game I play in has three different groups (templates) of Lichs, each having a different take on goodies. The one we've encountered has both Wizard and Cleric powers, but lacks the touch stuff. Another group has greater numbers of undead controlled and a nice weakness to melee.
I prefer the Necropolitan template for when my players get turn into undead (willingly or not) and for many of my lich needs.