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Nocticula is the Tanar'ri Queen of Succubi in the TSR Dungeons and Dragons Role Playing Game.
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{{infobox DnD deity
| image= [[Image:Nocticula.jpg|250px]]
| caption= The Demon Lord Nocticula<br>as illustrated by Eva Widermann
| name= Nocticula
| title= Succubus Queen
| home= The Abyss
| power= Planar Ruler<br>Abyssal Lord
| alignment= Chaotic Evil
| portfolio= Seduction<br>Entrapment<br>Influence<br>Sexuality
| domains= The Abyss
| alias= The Lady of Fire
| super= None
| first= AD&D
| setting= Dungeons and Dragons
| myth= [[Succubus (Traditional)|Succubus]]
}}


'''Nocticula''' in the TSR ''Dungeons and Dragons'' role playing game, is known as one of the Tanar'ri who call themselves Queen of Succubi. While this title and role are not cannon in ''Dungeons and Dragons'', she is an option as a possible contender to the throne of the Succubi which is held by [[Malcanthet]]. [[Nocticula (Pathfinder)|Nocticula also appears in the Pathfinder campaign setting in a somewhat different form than is presented here.]]


== Background ==
Nocticula is the abyssal lord that calls herself the "Queen of Succubi." Few cutters have room to dispute her claim; she holds a great degree of influence over succubi and alu-fiends in the abyss. Though number of her succubi followers serve as spies and inflitrators for the blood war, the most talented ones in her service are busy pursuing Nocticula's dark schemes and goals. Some bloods say that she's as canny as a Ultraloth when it comes to cooking up schemes.
Her most elite spies are succubi (or alu-fiend) lesser scions or scions, many with spellcasting abilities. See TSR's Hellbound: The Blood War for details on fiend spellcasters; see TSR's DM Option: High Level Campaigns for details on legendary monsters. This activity occasionally draws her agents into conflict with disgruntled Molydei who feel that they aren't doing there part to support the blood war. Considering the power of some of Nocticula's agents, however, many Molydei are wise enogh to steer clear of them.


Part of Nocticula's schemes involve gaining a foothold on the prime material plane. She has a strong following of witches on the continent of Trinalia on Varisha (See my Trinalia page.) These witches are a mix specialty priestesses and mages that operate under the "witch / warlock" rules per TSR's Player's Option: Spells & Magic book. Among mortals, Nocticula is known as the patroness of witches or "the lady of fire." Nocticula's prescence on Trinalia has brought her into connection with the benign goddess of magic, Evonn.
== Physical Description==
 
Nocticula appears as an exceptionally beautiful succubus without wings. At will brilliant wings of fire sprout from her back. In this form she may fly at a rate of 30 feet per cycle. While her wings are present, she is surrounded by immolation that causes 3-18 points of damage per round to anyone within 5 feet of her. She can use her wings as weapons in combat when not flying, burning for 3-18 points of fire damage on a successful hit. She also carries a blackened iron rod, which she can wield as a footman's mace +3. In her hands, it can also act as a staff of the magi, but each charge she uses in this fashion inflicts 1-6 points of damage to her.
Nocticula is near power status herself and employs a proxy to do her dirty work in the abyss. The proxy is a succubus elder name Talinshira; she has 21 HD and the spellcasting abilities of a 21st level mage.


=== Mount ===
Nocticula often rides a nightmare of exceptional size and ferocity: (HD 7+7, 56 hp, 3 attacks, damage 4-10/7-12/7-12)




== Background ==
Nocticula is the abyssal lord that calls herself the Queen of Succubi. Few dispute her claim and she holds a great degree of influence over succubi and [[Alu-Fiend]]s in the Abyss. A large number of her succubi followers serve as spies and infiltrators in the blood war, the most talented ones are in her service and pursue Nocticula's dark schemes and goals. Some bloods say that she's as canny as a Ultraloth when it comes to cooking up schemes.


== AD&D Game Statistics ==
Her most elite spies are succubi, or [[Alu-Fiend]], lesser scions or scions, many with spellcasting abilities. This occasionally draws her agents into conflict with disgruntled Molydei who feel that they aren't doing their part to support the blood war. Considering the power of some of Nocticula's agents however, many Molydei are wise enough to steer clear of them.
Climate/Terrain: Abyss
Frequency: Unique
Organization: Planar Ruler
Activity Cycle: Any
Diet: Carnivore
Intelligence: Supragenius (20)
Treasure: S,T,U,W,Z
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
No. Appearing: Unique
Armor Class: -8
Movement: 12, Fl 30 (A)
Hit Dice: 31 (hp 196)
THAC0: 2
No. of Attacks: 2 or 4
Damage/Attack by weapon +6 (x2)/ 3-18 (x2)
Special Attacks: see below
Special Defenses: +3 or better weapon to hit, immunities.
Magic Resistance: 80%
Size: M (6' tall)
Morale: Champion (16)
XP Value: 36,000


== Appearence ==
One of Nocticula's schemes involve gaining a foothold on the prime material plane. She has a strong following of witches on the continent of Trinalia on Varisha. These witches are a mix of specialty priestesses and mages. Among mortals, Nocticula is known as the patroness of witches or "the lady of fire." Nocticula's presence on Trinalia has brought her into contact with the benign goddess of magic, Evonn.
Nocticula appears much as an exceptionally beuatiful succubus without wings. At will, brilliant wings of fire sprout from her back. In this form, she may fly at a rate of 30. While her wings are present, she is surrounded by immolation that causes 3-18 points of damage per round to anyone within 5 feet of her. She can use her wings as weapons in combat when not flying, burning for 3-18 points of fire damage on a succesful hit. She also carries a blackened iron rod, which she can wield as a footman's mace +3. In her hands, it can also act as a staff of the magi, but each charge she uses in this fashion inflicts 1-6 points of damage to her.


Nocticula's power status allows her to employ a proxy to do her dirty work in the Abyss. Her proxy is a succubus elder named Talinshira. She has 21 HD and the spellcasting abilities of a 21st level mage.


== Combat ==
== Statistics ==
Nocticula is an accomplished spellcaster; she has the spellcasting ability of a 23rd level mage. In additon, she can use any of these abilities at 23rd level (at will unless noted): charm person, charm monster, ESP, clairaudience, suggestion, shapechange (as succubus), obscure alignment (always active), continual darkness, advanced illusion, detect magic (always active), detect invisibility (always active),  comprehend languages (always active),  read magic, hold monster, dispel magic, telekinesis, magic missile (6 missiles striking as +3 magic flight arrows, 3/day), grant another's wish (1/day), heal herself for 5-50 points of damage (2/day), chaos (1/day), symbol (hopelessness, discord, or death, once each per day), and gate in 1-4 succubi (35%), 1-2 succubus scions (30%), 1-3 glabrezu (20%), or 1-2 marilith (15%) once per turn up to 3 times per day.
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|+ '''Nocticula - Tanar'ri Queen of Succubi'''
|-
| '''Name''' || Nocticula
|-
| '''Type''' || Succubus
|-
| '''Alignment''' || Chaotic Evil
|-
| '''Climate/Terrain''' || Abyss
|-
| '''Frequency''' || Unique
|-
| '''Organization''' || Planar Ruler
|-
| '''Activity Cycle''' || Any
|-
| '''Diet''' || Carnivore
|-
| '''Intelligence''' || Supragenius (20)
|-
| '''Treasure''' || S,T,U,W,Z
|-
| '''No. Appearing''' || Unique
|-
| '''Armor Class''' || -8
|-
| '''Movement''' || 12, Fl 30 (A)
|-
| '''Hit Dice''' || 31 (hp 196)
|-
| '''THAC0''' || 2
|-
| '''No. of Attacks''' || 2 or 4
|-
| '''Damage/Attack by weapon''' || +6 (x2)/ 3-18 (x2)
|-
| '''Special Attacks''' || see below
|-
| '''Special Defenses''' || +3 or better weapon to hit, immunities
|-
| '''Magic Resistance''' || 80%
|-
| '''Size''' || Medium (6' tall)
|-
| '''Morale''' || Champion (16)
|-
| '''XP Value''' || 36,000
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==DM Specifics==
=== Combat ===
Nocticula has all the normal immunities of succubi. Her kiss drains life force as a succubus, save that instead of a single level, 1-3 levels are drained. Her infuence over succubi is powerful; when she uses here charm monster ability against succubi or alu-fiends, the target halves their magic resistance and applies -3 to saves, and the effective hit dice of the victim is halfed for the purposes of determining time between saves. At the DM's option, these penalties may also apply to tieflings of Tanar'ric descent.
Nocticula is an accomplished spellcaster. She has the spellcasting ability of a 23rd level mage. In addition, she can use any of these abilities at the 23rd level (at will unless noted): charm person, charm monster, ESP, clairaudience, suggestion, shapechange (as succubus), obscure alignment (always active), continual darkness, advanced illusion, detect magic (always active), detect invisibility (always active),  comprehend languages (always active),  read magic, hold monster, dispel magic, telekinesis, magic missile (6 missiles striking as +3 magic flight arrows, 3/day), grant another's wish (1/day), heal herself for 5-50 points of damage (2/day), chaos (1/day), symbol (hopelessness, discord, or death, once each per day), and gate in 1-4 succubi (35%), 1-2 succubus scions (30%), 1-3 glabrezu (20%), or 1-2 marilith (15%) once per turn up to 3 times per day.




== Additional Information ==
==Notes==
Nocticula often rides a nightmare of exceptional size and ferocity (HD 7+7, 56 hp, 3 attacks, damage 4-10/7-12/7-12.)
Nocticula has all the normal immunities of succubi. Her kiss drains life force as a succubus, save that instead of a single level, 1-3 levels are drained. Her influence over succubi is powerful. When she uses her charm monster ability against succubi or [[Alu-Fiend]]s, the target halves their magic resistance and applies -3 to saves, and the effective hit dice of the victim is halved for the purposes of determining time between saves. Optionally, these penalties may also apply to tieflings of Tanar'ric descent.

Latest revision as of 12:19, 23 June 2014

Nocticula
Nocticula.jpg
The Demon Lord Nocticula
as illustrated by Eva Widermann
Game background
Title(s) Succubus Queen
Home plane The Abyss
Power level Planar Ruler
Abyssal Lord
Alignment Chaotic Evil
Portfolio Seduction
Entrapment
Influence
Sexuality
Domains The Abyss
Alias(es) The Lady of Fire
Superior None
Design details
First appearance AD&D
Settings Dungeons and Dragons
Mythological Succubus

Nocticula in the TSR Dungeons and Dragons role playing game, is known as one of the Tanar'ri who call themselves Queen of Succubi. While this title and role are not cannon in Dungeons and Dragons, she is an option as a possible contender to the throne of the Succubi which is held by Malcanthet. Nocticula also appears in the Pathfinder campaign setting in a somewhat different form than is presented here.


Physical Description

Nocticula appears as an exceptionally beautiful succubus without wings. At will brilliant wings of fire sprout from her back. In this form she may fly at a rate of 30 feet per cycle. While her wings are present, she is surrounded by immolation that causes 3-18 points of damage per round to anyone within 5 feet of her. She can use her wings as weapons in combat when not flying, burning for 3-18 points of fire damage on a successful hit. She also carries a blackened iron rod, which she can wield as a footman's mace +3. In her hands, it can also act as a staff of the magi, but each charge she uses in this fashion inflicts 1-6 points of damage to her.

Mount

Nocticula often rides a nightmare of exceptional size and ferocity: (HD 7+7, 56 hp, 3 attacks, damage 4-10/7-12/7-12)


Background

Nocticula is the abyssal lord that calls herself the Queen of Succubi. Few dispute her claim and she holds a great degree of influence over succubi and Alu-Fiends in the Abyss. A large number of her succubi followers serve as spies and infiltrators in the blood war, the most talented ones are in her service and pursue Nocticula's dark schemes and goals. Some bloods say that she's as canny as a Ultraloth when it comes to cooking up schemes.

Her most elite spies are succubi, or Alu-Fiend, lesser scions or scions, many with spellcasting abilities. This occasionally draws her agents into conflict with disgruntled Molydei who feel that they aren't doing their part to support the blood war. Considering the power of some of Nocticula's agents however, many Molydei are wise enough to steer clear of them.

One of Nocticula's schemes involve gaining a foothold on the prime material plane. She has a strong following of witches on the continent of Trinalia on Varisha. These witches are a mix of specialty priestesses and mages. Among mortals, Nocticula is known as the patroness of witches or "the lady of fire." Nocticula's presence on Trinalia has brought her into contact with the benign goddess of magic, Evonn.

Nocticula's power status allows her to employ a proxy to do her dirty work in the Abyss. Her proxy is a succubus elder named Talinshira. She has 21 HD and the spellcasting abilities of a 21st level mage.

Statistics

Nocticula - Tanar'ri Queen of Succubi
Name Nocticula
Type Succubus
Alignment Chaotic Evil
Climate/Terrain Abyss
Frequency Unique
Organization Planar Ruler
Activity Cycle Any
Diet Carnivore
Intelligence Supragenius (20)
Treasure S,T,U,W,Z
No. Appearing Unique
Armor Class -8
Movement 12, Fl 30 (A)
Hit Dice 31 (hp 196)
THAC0 2
No. of Attacks 2 or 4
Damage/Attack by weapon +6 (x2)/ 3-18 (x2)
Special Attacks see below
Special Defenses +3 or better weapon to hit, immunities
Magic Resistance 80%
Size Medium (6' tall)
Morale Champion (16)
XP Value 36,000

Combat

Nocticula is an accomplished spellcaster. She has the spellcasting ability of a 23rd level mage. In addition, she can use any of these abilities at the 23rd level (at will unless noted): charm person, charm monster, ESP, clairaudience, suggestion, shapechange (as succubus), obscure alignment (always active), continual darkness, advanced illusion, detect magic (always active), detect invisibility (always active), comprehend languages (always active), read magic, hold monster, dispel magic, telekinesis, magic missile (6 missiles striking as +3 magic flight arrows, 3/day), grant another's wish (1/day), heal herself for 5-50 points of damage (2/day), chaos (1/day), symbol (hopelessness, discord, or death, once each per day), and gate in 1-4 succubi (35%), 1-2 succubus scions (30%), 1-3 glabrezu (20%), or 1-2 marilith (15%) once per turn up to 3 times per day.


Notes

Nocticula has all the normal immunities of succubi. Her kiss drains life force as a succubus, save that instead of a single level, 1-3 levels are drained. Her influence over succubi is powerful. When she uses her charm monster ability against succubi or Alu-Fiends, the target halves their magic resistance and applies -3 to saves, and the effective hit dice of the victim is halved for the purposes of determining time between saves. Optionally, these penalties may also apply to tieflings of Tanar'ric descent.

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