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{{Infobox DnD creature
'''Alu-fiends''' are the female offspring that come from the mating between a [[Succubus (Dungeons & Dragons)|Succubus]] and a mortal (mostly humans)They possess some of their mother's powers, and generally appear as beautiful women, with needle-like teeth, small wings, and often possess a high degree of sexual proclivity.
| name              = Alu-Fiend
 
| image            = [[Image:Alu-Fiend.jpg|250px]]
 
| caption          = The Succubus Alu-Fiend Aliisza
 
| alignment        = Chaotic Evil (Generally)
== Statistics ==
| type              = Demon
*Name: Alu-Fiend
| subtype          = [[Succubus (Dungeons and Dragons)|Succubus]]/Human Hybrid
*Type: Outsider
| source            = Monster Manual II<br>Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix<br>Forgotten Realms
*Sub-Type: [[Tanar'ri]]
| first            = Monster Manual II
*Location: The Abyss
| mythical          = [[Succubus (Traditional)|Succubus]]
*Alignment: Chaotic evil
| based            = [[Succubus (Dungeons and Dragons)|Succubus]]
 
}}
'''Alu-fiends''' are the product of successful procreation between a [[Succubus (Dungeons and Dragons)|Succubus]] and a male mortal, usually humanFemales are, generally, attractive or beautiful, going to great lengths at times to conceal their needle-like teeth and diminutive wings. They often possess a high degree of sexual proclivity. Males, however, require more discriminative attention, as its "cousin", the [[Cambion (Dungeons and Dragons)|Cambion]], produced from a female mortal, possesses many of the same "abyssal" traits which form both creatures' overall appearance.  This has led to a diminishing use of the patrillineal and matrillineal-influenced terms as a whole; rather, products of both partnerings are considered "Half-Fiend".




==Rules in Successive Editions==
==Rules in Successive Editions==
Alu-Fiends, also referred to as [[Alu-Demon]]s, first appeared in the'' Monster Manual II''.  They were described in the ''Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix''<ref>LaFountain, J. Paul. ''Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991.</ref> and the ''Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix''.  While their exact statistics varied slightly, the general concept as the offspring of a succubus and a mortal male remained true.


Alu-fiends, also referred to as Alu-demons, first appeared in the Monster Manual 2<ref>Monster Manual II 1st Edition</ref>They were not described in Second Edition until the release of the Planescape Monstrous Compendium supplement<ref>Monstrous Compendium Planescape Appendix</ref>.  While their exact statistics varied slightly, the general concept as the offspring of a succubus and a mortal male remained true.
In the Third Edition rules, half-fiends were presented as a more general template, in lieu of specific entries for each instance.  There has been no specific publishing of an Alu-Fiend template by official sourcesHowever, a half-succubus template was included in a ''Dragon Magazine'' web article, written by Robert Wiese, on half-fiendish variety, and appears on the Wizards of the Coast website. 
<ref name="Dragon Magazine">http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/we/20060630a</ref>


In the Third Edition rules, Half-Fiends were presented as a more general template, in lieu of specific entries for each instance.  There has been no specific publishing of an Alu-Fiend template by official sources.  However, a Half-Succubus template was included in a Dragon Magazine web article, written by Robert Wiese, on Half-Fiendish variety, and appears on the Wizards of the Coast website. 
<ref>http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/we/20060630a</ref>


==Alu-Fiends in the Forgotten Realms==
==Alu-Fiends in the Forgotten Realms==
[[Aliisza]], an Alu-Fiend, appears prominently in the ''War of the Spider Queen'' novel series, and is the main protagonist in [[The Gossamer Plain]], the first book in the ''Empyrean Odyssey'' trilogy.


[[Aliisza]], an alu-fiend, appears prominently in the War of the Spider Queen novel series, and is the main protagonist in [[The Gossamer Plain]], the first book in the Empyrean Odyssey trilogy.<ref>Thomas M. Reid (May 2007). The Gossamer Plain (Mass Market Paperback). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0786940240.</ref>  
Anderia and Estellia are the Alu-Fiend allies of the nabassu Viscaris.<ref name="TDoD">Jason Carl (May 2000). ''The Dungeon of Death''. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-1560761327. </ref>


Though apparently not the daughter of a succubus, [[Graz'zt]]'s daughter [[Thraxxia]] appears in the form of an Alu-Fiend.<ref> Dale Donovan (May 1998). ''For Duty & Deity'', p. 33. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-1234-0. </ref>




==Kin==
The male equivalent to an Alu-Fiend is generally called a [[Cambion (Dungeons and Dragons)|Cambion]]. Successive offspring from either (with mortals) are demonic [[Tiefling]]s.


==Kin==
The male counterpart to an Alu-fiend is generally called a [[cambion]].
Successive offspring from either (with mortals) are [[tiefling]]s.


==See Also==
*[[Daemonfey]]
*[[Fey'ri]]




==Notes==
==References==
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
*[http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Alu-fiend The original source of this article at Forgotten Realms Wiki]
*[http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Alu-fiend The original source of this article at the Forgotten Realms Wikia]

Latest revision as of 17:05, 15 September 2014

Alu-Fiend
Alu-Fiend.jpg
The Succubus Alu-Fiend Aliisza
Characteristics
Alignment Chaotic Evil (Generally)
Type Demon (Succubus/Human Hybrid)
Publication history
Source books Monster Manual II
Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix
Forgotten Realms
First appearance Monster Manual II
Mythological origins Succubus
Based on Succubus

Alu-fiends are the product of successful procreation between a Succubus and a male mortal, usually human. Females are, generally, attractive or beautiful, going to great lengths at times to conceal their needle-like teeth and diminutive wings. They often possess a high degree of sexual proclivity. Males, however, require more discriminative attention, as its "cousin", the Cambion, produced from a female mortal, possesses many of the same "abyssal" traits which form both creatures' overall appearance. This has led to a diminishing use of the patrillineal and matrillineal-influenced terms as a whole; rather, products of both partnerings are considered "Half-Fiend".


Rules in Successive Editions

Alu-Fiends, also referred to as Alu-Demons, first appeared in the Monster Manual II. They were described in the Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix[1] and the Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix. While their exact statistics varied slightly, the general concept as the offspring of a succubus and a mortal male remained true.

In the Third Edition rules, half-fiends were presented as a more general template, in lieu of specific entries for each instance. There has been no specific publishing of an Alu-Fiend template by official sources. However, a half-succubus template was included in a Dragon Magazine web article, written by Robert Wiese, on half-fiendish variety, and appears on the Wizards of the Coast website. [2]


Alu-Fiends in the Forgotten Realms

Aliisza, an Alu-Fiend, appears prominently in the War of the Spider Queen novel series, and is the main protagonist in The Gossamer Plain, the first book in the Empyrean Odyssey trilogy.

Anderia and Estellia are the Alu-Fiend allies of the nabassu Viscaris.[3]

Though apparently not the daughter of a succubus, Graz'zt's daughter Thraxxia appears in the form of an Alu-Fiend.[4]


Kin

The male equivalent to an Alu-Fiend is generally called a Cambion. Successive offspring from either (with mortals) are demonic Tieflings.


See Also


References

  1. LaFountain, J. Paul. Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1991.
  2. http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/we/20060630a
  3. Jason Carl (May 2000). The Dungeon of Death. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-1560761327.
  4. Dale Donovan (May 1998). For Duty & Deity, p. 33. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-1234-0.


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