Succubus

Succubus

(Creature)

Uncommon

Medium

Demon

Fiend

Unholy

Level

7

Images of succubi

Source: Monster Core, pg(s). 78–79

Legacy 2E: In Bestiary 77, the succubus instead had the common rarity trait and additionally had the

CE

trait.

Type

Outsider
(chaotic, demon, evil, extraplanar)

CR

7

Environment

Any (Outer Rifts)

Alignment

LG	NG	CG
LN	N	CN
LE	NE	CE

Images of succubi

Source: Bestiary, pg(s). 68

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Succubi, also known as lust demons, are demonic manifestations who tempt mortal souls with destructive lust, and engender misery and destruction through their seductive manipulations.

Associated sin

Destructive lust.

Appearance

Succubi can take any form their victims prefer.

A succubus, when in their natural form, resembles a supernaturally beautiful and alluring humanoid with a lithe figure and dangerously seductive features; most have a feminine true form, in contrast to incubi, who typically have a masculine true form. Despite their comeliness, succubi possess several clearly demonic attributes, including a pair of large bat-like wings sprouting from their shoulders, curved horns, clawed hands, and a sinuous, writhing tail. A succubus's victim rarely ever sees this form, as they are adept at shifting forms to become whatever their victims would find most attractive.

Habitat and ecology

Succubi dwell primarily in the depth of the Outer Rifts, particularly the Midnight Isles, the layer ruled by Shamira. They frequently visit the Universe, where they enjoy sowing chaos with their manipulations. Succubi savor the sweet taste of a mortal's life-force and can drain it with their infamous kisses.

While disguised as a humanoid in the Universe, succubi use their seductive presence to tempt mortals into dark and destructive desires, using magical influence only if that fails. While mortals most associate succubi with sexual lust, they also prey on lust for other things like power, knowledge, or fame. Their shapeshifting ability allows them to infiltrate society and also makes them ideal for spying, assassinations, and political sabotage, and they enjoy using any means to disrupt mortal culture.

Rejecting a succubus's advances damages them to their core, as such a defiance of their base nature metaphysically harms them. Continuing to demoralize a succubus by referring to its rejection can also cause it further harm for a brief time afterward.

Succubi are particularly hated by gancanagh azatas, who view them as profaning the notions of romance, love, and companionship.

The former demon lord Nocticula is said to be the first succubus and was worshipped by succubi.

On Golarion

Succubi ruled some of the petty fiefdoms of the formerly open Worldwound and maintained their power through manipulation rather than sheer force.

A succubus named Avalexi operates a hidden shrine to Shax in Magnimar, from which she strikes out against worshippers of Sarenrae in the city.

On other celestial bodies

Succubi led by Izmiara, the Insatiable Queen, ruled the Moonscar in Nocticula's name.

References

Paizo published a sourcebook about demons called Demons Revisited which includes a chapter about succubi.

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