Post by Tulf on Jun 12, 2015 6:33:45 GMT
SUCCUBI AND INCUBI INTRODUCTION
A kind of ‘domestic demon’, or demon that is native to reality, succubi and incubi are a Mystic Kind that are infamous for their supposedly lustful nature and often lethal or outright fatal intimate habits. Although humanoid, they are typically clad with a pair of thick demonic horns akin to a bull’s, a pair of bat-like wings, and a pointed tail – however, these traits tend to have their own styles that vary from individual to individual. They range in heights and figures similarly to humans, though they tend to have exaggerated physical traits fitting to the attitude towards what is considered attractive in their gender in their host society; and can often have alternate skin colours similar to other demons.
Although stories about them centre around their seductive natures and demonic heritage, succubi are more complicated than such folklore would suggest; like most Mystic Kind. They do indeed require draining the life from other beings for nourishment, but this does not inherently require intimate contact – the manner in which these demons gain this sustenance varies from subtle draining via physical contact to life-stealing spells to blood-sucking akin to vampires. Of particular note, they can also draw some of this nourishment from the affections of others; making relationships vital to them – however, contrary to popular belief, they do not necessary have to sexual relations. Love that comes from strong bonds is the strongest and ‘tastiest’, of course; but the bonds of a parent and their children, a soldier’s link to their allies they struggled through battle with, the closeness of best friends; these can all be just as important as conventional love. In turn, however; rejection and deception in a relationship can even threaten a succubi or incubi’s physical health as well as their mental and emotional health, making stories of their manipulative nature somewhat ironic.
Unlike other demons, succubi and incubi do not care too much for having their own society – in fact, most of them simply don’t get along with each other; vastly preferring to blend into the cultures of other races. To this end most are able to perform illusionary spellcraft to hide their true forms, making them indistinguishable to their host race. Many succubi and incubi have comfortable lived in human society for a long time, simply living out their lives like normal people with a bit more pressure to take care of relationships – however, with the ousting of the supernatural world their disguises are often blown as they are quite vulnerable to magical sensing spells and equipment. This is understandably a very serious fear for many succubi who still lay in hiding… it could surely lead to heartbreak should their partners not accept their true forms; a potentially fatal fate for the fragile race.
Despite their lack of a centralising society or culture, there are many tales passed amongst succubi and incubi of the ‘Lilim’; the most powerful and beautiful of the succubi, similar to the arch-daemons that are revered by daemons. They are said to be graceful, charismatic lords whom control entire cities with their charms and powers; though their benevolence or maliciousness tends to vary from story to story. It is thought that succubi and incubi stem from these figures as they lack true reproductive capabilities – succubi and incubi can only breed with other races, and always lead to hybrids or offspring of the other parent. However, how exactly these enigmatic beings manage to create more of their kind if vague – it is assumed that it’s a process of conversion or corruption similar to vampires’ means of spreading their kind, but it could just as well be a summoning ritual or the personification of feelings given the powerful magic they are said to be able to control. Actual succubi and incubi do not seem to know themselves, however; they simple lack those primal memories.
SUCCUBI AND INCUBI LIMITATIONS
- Weaknesses: All succubi and incubi share these weaknesses.
- Seeing or being in the close proximity holy symbols or places will repel and paralyse them.
- Rejection or heartbreak will severely mentally and emotionally stress them, to the point of being potentially fatal in serious cases.
- Extremely susceptible to alcohol.
- Vulnerable to anti-demon magic and enchantments.
- Instinctively terrified by isolation.
- Cannot gain a natural Strength or Endurance stat above C due to their fragile frames.
- Cannot be turned into any other supernatural kind.
- Can learn and use Ki.
- Can learn and use Magic naturally, though almost all are specialised with infernal magic.
- Can have wings and in turn fly.
- Can take on an illusionary human form.
- Must find nourishment by draining life from other beings.
GENERAL SUCUBI AND INCUBI SKILLS/ABILITIES LIST
Please do note you can make your own Skills and Abilities. These are just suggestions.
Skills: You may take up Skills from the Human list from here.
Abilities:
Name: Dreamwalking
Description: A common practice among succubi and incubi is the act of dreamwalking; the ability to see and manipulate the dreams of others. This act is similar to a ritual, but does not interact with mana; instead essentially allowing the being to astrally project themselves into another person’s consciousness as they sleep, leaving their own body similarly defenceless. This will lull the target into a deeper and longer sleep and a mental state akin to lucid dreaming, but they can still be shaken awake by conventional means and will still wake up eventually regardless. In order to use this ability they must be in possession of something linked to their target (an article of clothing, a clump of hair, a familiar) or within ten metres of them.
At E rank, dreams can be interacted with and the succubi or incubi can ‘represent’ themselves and their wills with simple images or changes in the environment. At D rank, they can outright appear and interact with their host. At C rank, they can alter and shape the dreamworld themselves and allow other nearby dreamers to be linked into the same dream.
Rank: C~E
Name: Life Draining
Description: In order to survive, succubi and incubi must consume the life of others – although most are not keen on fatally draining their prey, it is still an unpleasant process for their victims. While there are a variety of methods via which they can perform this draining with similar variance as to their efficiency or how blatant they are, they have the same effect in the end – the succubi or incubi’s Od and health is restored in exchange for their victim’s vitality, Ki or own Od.
Rank: S~E
Name: Seduction
Description: The natural craft of succubi among other supernatural beings; seduction is a variant of hypnosis that uses their supernatural attractiveness to persuade and dominate other beings. This ability predominantly allows them to lull their victim’s into a dazed state where they are especially susceptible to suggestion and orders; although they are rarely focussed enough to offer much in the way of action for their controllers. This ability can be resisted through the straight-forward means of being alert enough to ignore the seductive techniques or otherwise reject them, or through Mental Strength of the ability’s rank or higher; but in any case will unsettle the victim if they identify the supernatural craft.
Rank: S~E
Name: Flight
Description: The capacity of supernatural beings to fly via physical or magical means; but without the aid of spells. Lower ranks cover basic gliding and simple aerial mobility, while higher ranks allow for high-altitude adjustment and grandiose aerial manoeuvres.
Rank: A~E