Homebrew Alu-fiend Species Details

 

"He's become a recluse", She whispered to the lady in blue.

"Why's that? He was so full of life before."

The first woman shook her head, "Gods know why. Maybe the loss of his wife?"

"Maybe... poor thing. Was she lost in childbirth?"

The first woman stopped suddenly, "Childbirth?!? She was barren."

The lady in blue looked perplexed, "But, his home, I heard the cries of a babe when I passed."

"No, he can't have a child. Unless it was another woman's," she paused with a finger to her bottom lip. "My dogs avoid the house now and cats seem to eye it cautiously. Perhaps some deal with a devil took place. His wife for a child to carry the family name?" 

"Heavens! Stop! You're frighten me with those wild theories. Besides, Best not spread baseless rumors."

"Yes, yes. I know. But I do wonder if what you said is true... then... well, best leave it be for now."

The cursed child. Proof of a blasphemy of the most carnal kind. To be born of the ilk is to be simultaneously hated and loved by all. From the earliest age an alu-fiend's smile can turn hearts of cold forged iron to soft warm down. But that is not always enough to stay a blade meant to end a supposed evil. Alu-fiends are unlikely to survive if reared by the mortal parent, whether due to infanticide by the hands of the parent or hands of an angry mob, and the parent is just as likely to be burned at the stake for the corruption they produced. But when brought to maturity they learn to hide their infernal form from the world and blend seamlessly into society. 

Abyssal Origins

Alu-fiends, the product when a mortal survives an encounter with a succubus. Usually, this is almost never intended and the results end with yet another fiend that will terrorize mortals. However, rarely the child is reared by the mortal parent, and they can break their nature and become something more than what their bloodline suggests. If they live long enough that is. When discovered it's not uncommon for the community they live in to kill them outright. Those that live in secret often have the best chances and quickly learn the skills to sway others to their will. As a mature specimen, an alu-fiend could get even a king to surrender his kingdom to them. Their bodies are tailor made to supplement their already uncanny seductive abilities. they can come in many forms but always are gifted with bodies that even the gods envy, the horns, tail, and wings are hardly a thought comparatively. 

Isolation and Assimilation

For the best chances to live in the material plane an Alu-fiend would do best to stay far away from any form of civilization during its formative years. Whereas this would socially debilitate any social race, of which Alu-fiends are a particularly extreme case of, they develop their social skills and cues in dreams. Even as babes they invade dreams of the nearest intelligent being and twist their dreams to suit themselves. Whether it is a mother caring for it, a child playing at tea, or a curious young adult exploring new horizons; its all to learn the behavior expected of others.

Once fully grown and possessing a robust social and personal skill set they may seek to become part of the community they were excluded from. Others may grow resentful. Regardless they can't avoid mortals forever. It is up to the individual to determine if those around it are friend or prey.

Alu-fiend Names

The name an Alu-fiend is given (or makes themself) is determined by which parent they are raised by. If taken by their abyssal parent then they often will take a name fitting for that lifestyle. While those raised by mortals while give them a name from their own ancestral culture or the current home culture. Not too dissimilar from how teiflings are named, but without the virtuous names, unless, of course they are raised by teiflings themselves.

 

TO BE OR NOT TO BE, PREY

The blood of the succubus and mortal mixes in many peculiar ways; some beneficial and others more detrimental. Not least of which is the need and hunger for lust. Most Alu-fiends can sustain themselves of nothing but food and experience nothing more than a burning libido while others may require the life force of others, though very rare. If raised in the hells below sometimes the hunger is more learned than actual instinct. For some mortals the trading of some stamina is fair for an unforgettable night.

Alu-fiend Traits

Alu-fiends frequently take traits from their abyssal blood, but often muted by their mortal half.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, Dexterity score increases by 2, and Strength score is decreased by -1.

Age

Alu-fiends age rapidly early on and slow or stop aging later. They reach full maturity at the age of 15 and live upwards of several thousands of years. They may even be immortal if they take after their infernal parent more.

Alignment

Alu-fiend's blood carries the whispers of the Hells within. They will almost always tend chaotic but can vary greatly within that range being benevolent, ambivalent, or malevolent. Sometimes they can even break from this and abide by some semblance of order. 

Size

Alu-fiends in their true form vary in height depending on their mortal parentage. They'll likely take their stature from said parent.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have wings that allow you to fly at a speed of 30.

Darkvision

Thanks to your heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Silver Tongue

You have advantage on all Charisma checks.

Seductive Blood

Your succubi blood imbues your kisses with magical effects of draining the life from those they touch and healing you. This is however taxing on you and you can only do it so much during moments of high stress and adrenaline. You can cast the spell Draining Kiss twice per combat at 1st level, you gain additional casts at levels 6 and 13 to a total of four times per long rest. You have unlimited casting outside of combat.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Infernal, and Abyssal. You also have the ability to communicate without issue to anyone you charm regardless of language barriers.