The Lich's Phylactery
Paragon Artifact (Head Slot) This small crystal skull contains the immortal soul of the lichdrow Asterlix. Property: You gain +2 to Arcana and Dungeoneering. Property: You gain +2 to Perception and Insight checks made against undead. Property: You gain resist 10 necrotic. Property: Utility Power (STD Action) * Daily ----- Effect: Until your next extended rest, Asterlix can answer up to 3 questions as if you had used the Consult Oracle ritual. You can spread these questions out over the course of the day. Background In life, Asterlix was a minor mage of House Despana, a minor noble house in the famed drow city Menzonbarrenzan. Dissatisfied with his lot in life, Asterlix sold his soul to Asmodeus, the King of Hell, for vast arcane powers. But though Asterlix received the power that Asmodeus promised, he cheated the King of Hell by transforming himself into a lich, thus preventing his soul from ever passing into Hell so long as his phylactery remains intact. Upon his defeat in batt