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Leanan Sidhe (Shin Megami Tensei)

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Leanan Sidhe
Shin Megami Tensei character
Leanan Sidhe.jpg
Leanan Sidhe as seen in
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Fictional profile
A recurring demon in Shin Megami Tensei

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A Leanan Sidhe is a demon that appears in the Shin Megami Tensei series by Atlus, based off the original Gaelic/Irish succubus of the same name. Like the original, they are usually described in the in game dictionary of most SMT games in the same manner as the original myths, and their primary spells in most games are charm, confusion, healing, and draining attribute magics.


History

In Celtic folklore, the Irish leanan sídhe is a beautiful woman of the Aos Sí (or fairy folk) who takes a human lover. Lovers of the leanan sídhe are said to live brief, though highly inspired, lives. The leanan sídhe is generally depicted as a beautiful muse, who offers inspiration to an artist in exchange for fame and glory; however, this exchange frequently results in madness for the artist, and often premature death.

They seek the love of mortals. If they refuse, she must be their slave; if they consent, they are hers, and can only escape by finding another to take their place. The fairy lives on their life, leaving the object of a Leanan Sidhe's affection to waste away. The name comes from the Gaelic word "leannan", a sweetheart, concubine, or favorite. Also, Sídhe, "of the fairy mounds".


Appearances

  • Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Femme Race
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Femme Race
  • Shin Megami Tensei IV: Femme Race
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Femme Race
  • Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Femme Race
  • Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army: Skill Order
  • Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: Skill Order
  • Persona 3 / FES / Portable: Empress Arcana
  • Persona 4 / Golden: Lovers Arcana
  • Persona 4 The Animation
  • Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Lovers Arcana
  • Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Femme Race
  • Devil Survivor 2: Femme Race


Profile

Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

Leanan Sidhe can only be acquired through fusion. She appears as an enemy within the Nakano Boundless Domain and Protopia's Valuable Challenge instances.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

"A beautiful faerie of Irish foklore whose name means "faerie mistress." She drains the life of her lovers in return for granting them artistic inspiration." —Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Compendium

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Leanan Sidhe is one of Urabe's allied demons.

Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army

"A beautiful fairy of Irish folklore that yearns for the love of a human man. She drains the life of her lovers in return for granting them artistic inspiration." —Devil Summoner Devil Chart

Persona 4

Available once the protagonist reaches Level 42. As with all Personas of the Lovers Arcana, it can only be acquired through Fusion.

The Animation

Leanan Sidhe was used by Yu in Episode 12. She was used to cast a spell through Shadow Mitsuo's Ear by a whisper to bewilder and enrage Shadow Mitsuo. She is also the Persona that represents the bond between Yu and Rise.

Devil Survivor 2

"A beautiful faerie of Irish lore whose name means "faerie mistress." She drains the life of her lovers in return for granting them artistic inspiration." —Devil Survivor 2 Compendium


Gallery

  • A Leanan Sidhe as depicted in Persona 4: The Animation

    A Leanan Sidhe as depicted in Persona 4: The Animation

  • A Leanan Sidhe as depicted in Shin Megami Tensei:Strange Journey

    A Leanan Sidhe as depicted in Shin Megami Tensei:Strange Journey

  • A Leanan Sidhe as depicted in Shin Megami Tensei:Devil Survivor 2

    A Leanan Sidhe as depicted in Shin Megami Tensei:Devil Survivor 2


External Links

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