Phylactery

Phylactery

(Magic item)

Aura (1E)

Varies

Caster Level (1E)

Varies

Item Level (2E)

Varies

Type

Wondrous item

Slot (1E)

Headband

Source: Ultimate Equipment, pg(s). 248ff. (1E)
Core Rulebook, pg(s). 614 (2E)

A phylactery is a small box that contains within various texts written on parchment; phylacteries are usually strapped to the forehead. The most infamous of all phylacteries are those created by potential liches to hold their souls, usually known as soul cages.

Types of phylactery

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Lich's soul cage

A lich's soul cage is a magical container that is created by a powerful arcane or divine spellcaster in order to house their soul in preparation to become a lich.

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