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Alu-Demon
| Alu-Demon | |
|---|---|
 An Alu-Demon as illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi | |
| Characteristics | |
| Alignment | Chaotic Evil (Generally) |
| Type |
Demon/Human Hybrid (Succubus) |
| Publication history | |
| Source books |
Monster Manual II Monstrous Compendium Volume Outer Planes Appendix |
| First appearance | Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth |
| Mythological origins | Succubus |
| Based on | Succubus |
The Alu-Demon (/ˈæluːdiːmən/ AL-oo-dee-mən)[1] is a female demon in the Dungeons and Dragons fantasy role playing game. They are the result of a Succubus mating with a human.
Description
The Alu-Demon is the female demonic offspring of a succubus and a human. Though she is part demon, not all Alu-Demons are inherently evil, although Alu-Demons of any good alignment are extremely rare. The typical Alu-Demon has dark hair, dark eyes, small black horns just above her eyes, and small, leathery, black wings. Alu-Demons are always female and always appear as an attractive female humanoid, with demonic features.
Statistics
| Name | Alu-Demon |
| Type | Medium-Size Outsider (Evil) |
| Alignment | Usually Chaotic Evil |
| Hit Dice | 6d8+6 (33 hp) |
| Initiative | +1 (Dex) |
| Speed | 30 ft, fly 50 ft (average) |
| AC | 15 (+1 Dex, +4 natural) |
| Attacks | Longsword +8 melee or 2 claws +8 melee |
| Damage | Longsword 1d8+2 or claw 1d3+2 |
| Face/Reach | 5 ft by 5 ft/5 ft |
| Special Attacks | Spell-like abilities, vampiric touch |
| Special Qualities | Damage reduction 10/+1, SR 12, demon qualities, telepathy |
| Saves | Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +7 |
| Abilities | Str 15, Dex 13, Con 13, Int 15, Wis 14, Cha 15 |
| Skills | Bluff +10, Concentration +9, Escape Artist +6, Hide +6, Knowledge (any one) +8, Listen +14, Move Silently +5, Search +10, Spot +14 |
| Feats | Cleave, Power Attack |
| Climate/Terrain | Any land and underground |
| Organization | Solitary |
| Challenge Rating | 5 |
| Treasure | Standard |
| Advancement | By character class |
| At Will | Charm Person, Desecrate, Detect Thoughts, Shapechange (Medium-size humanoid only), Suggestion |
| 1/day | Dimension door |
- Vampiric Touch (Su): An Alu-Demon that successfully hits with a claw attack deals 1d3+2 points of damage (each claw). The Alu-Demon temporarily gains hit points equal to the damage dealt. Note, that the Alu-Demon cannot gain more than the victim’s current hit points +10 (which is enough to kill the victim). The temporary hit points disappear in one hour.
- Demon Qualities (Ex): Immune to poison and electricity; cold, fire, and acid resistance 20; darkvision to a range of 200 feet.
- Telepathy (Su): Alu-Demons can communicate telepathically with any creature within 100 feet that has a language.
- Skills: Alu-Demons receive a +4 racial bonus to Listen and Spot checks.
- Combat: Alu-Demons attack with weapons (preferring longswords or maces) or with claws. The Alu-Demon mixes her spell-like abilities in regardless of the method of attack utilized.
Player Character Statistics
Player character Alu-Demons have the following statistics:
- The favored class of an Alu-Demon is fighter
- Str +4, Dex +2, Con +2, Int +4, Wis +4, Cha +4
- An Alu-Demon character is ECL +8
Publication History
The Alu-Demon was one of the new demons that debuted in the module Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982),[2] and then appear in the first edition Monster Manual II (1983), under the demon entry.[3]
In second edition AD&D, demons became known as tanar'ri, with the Alu-Fiend least tanar'ri appearing first in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Outer Planes Appendix (1991).[4] The Alu-Fiend lesser tanar'ri also appeared for the Planescape campaign setting in the first Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994).[5]
The Alu-Demon appears as a template in Dragon #355 (May 2007).
Other Publishers
The Alu-Demon appeared under the "demon" heading in the Tome of Horrors (2002) from Necromancer Games.[6]
See Also
References
- ↑ Mentzer, Frank. "Ay pronunseeAY shun gyd" Dragon #93 (TSR, 1985)
- ↑ Gygax, Gary. The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (TSR, 1982)
- ↑ Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II (TSR, 1983)
- ↑ LaFountain, J. Paul. Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix. (TSR, 1991)
- ↑ Varney, Allen, ed. Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (TSR, 1994)
- ↑ Green, Scott (2002). Tome of Horrors, 69–70, Necromancer Games.