Book of the Dead

Book of the Dead (死者の本) is a racial class advancement item in YGGDRASIL.

Description
In YGGDRASIL, it was possible to change races, but in order to achieve a racial advancement, one must need to fulfill several conditions and this would be irreversible. Thus, acquiring specific items are actually necessary in order to shift from one race to another.

Appearance
No information is given on its appearance.

Abilities
The Book of the Dead allows the player to advance his or her racial class into an Elder Lich. It also contains lore concerning the transformation of the dead into souls.

Trivia

 * Momonga had used this item to evolve himself from a Skeleton Mage into an Elder Lich.
 * According to the author Maruyama, when the Book of the Dead is used for a Skeleton Mage to become an Elder Lich, the name of the book also changes its title.
 * There is another similarly titled tome, called the Codex of the Dead, though it is a occult book rather than a racial change item. According to the author the item is distinct from the Book of the Dead.