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name = Succubus |
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|name = Succubus
image = Tw3_journal_succubus.png |
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|image = Tw3_journal_succubus.png
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class = [[Hybrid]] |
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|class = [[Hybrid]]
occurrence = Try to live close to their "prey", near towns and villages. Some Succubus will inhabit cities |
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|occurrence = Try to live close to their "prey", near towns and villages. Some succubi inhabit cities.
immunity = |
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|immunity =
susceptibility = [[Hybrid oil]]s<br>[[Quen#The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt|Quen]] |
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|susceptibility = [[Hybrid oil]]s<br>[[Quen#The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt|Quen]]
tactics =Seduction |
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|tactics =Seduction
loot = [[Succubus mutagen]] |
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}}A '''succubus''' (plural succubi) is a creature, sometimes considered "a [[demon]]", looking like a highly attractive woman seducing human males, first appearing in dreams from time to time, then physically, and is interested only in men that have already come of age. Its male counterpart is most likely the [[incubus]].<ref>[[The Tower of the Swallow|''The Tower of the Swallow'']]</ref> Succubi are not particularly violent, though they draw energy from the men to sustain themselves, often until the point of exhaustion or death of the victim.<ref>[[Lady of the Lake (novel)|''Lady of the Lake'' ]]</ref>
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A '''succubus''' (plural succubi) is a creature, sometimes considered "a [[demon]]", looking like a highly attractive woman seducing human males, first appearing in dreams from time to time, then physically, and is interested only in men that have already come of age. Its male counterpart is most likely the [[incubus]].<ref>''[[The Tower of the Swallow]]''</ref> Succubi are not particularly violent, though they draw energy from the men to sustain themselves, often until the point of exhaustion or death of the victim.<ref name=":0">''[[The Lady of the Lake]]''</ref>
   
 
During the course of the saga, Geralt was asked by the Duchess  [[Anna Henrietta]] of Toussaint to get rid of a certain succubus who, according to her was bothering their husbands. She assured promised him a generous reward. Later on, Geralt met two men, who asked him the exact opposite, stating that the succubus doesn't hurt anyone and is interested only in men that have already come of age. They agree that Geralt will ignore the matter for a sum of coins transferred to his account in [[Cianfanelli Bank]], exceeding the one promised by the Ladies and that will "amaze him with their munificence", though Geralt warns them that he is "not easy to amaze".<ref name=":0" />
== The saga ==
 
In [[Witcher series|The Witcher series]], Geralt was asked by the Duchess of [[Toussaint]], [[Anna Henrietta]] to get rid of the (unnamed) succubus who, according to her and many other court Ladies, was bothering their virtuous husbands. They assure the witcher that he shall be rewarded appropriately. Later on, Geralt meets the two barons (husbands), who ask him the exact opposite, stating that the succubus doesn't hurt anyone, appears in dreams from time to time and is interested only in men that have already come of age. They also want that this be kept between them and to not say anything to Her Grace or their wives. It is agreed that Geralt will ignore the matter for a sum of coins (likely [[Orens|Temerian orens]] or [[Novigrad|Novigradian]] [[crown]]) transferred to his account in [[Cianfanelli Bank|bank]] of [[The Cianfanellis|Cianfanelli's]], exceeding the one promised by the Ladies and that will "amaze him with their munificence", though Geralt warns them that he is "not easy to amaze". 
 
   
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== Notable succubi ==
Regis had a romanced with the very same succubus that Geralt agreed not to kill, while he, the witcher and their [[Geralt's hansa|Hansa]] were in the capital of the fairytale duchy - [[Beauclair]]. Due to [[Higher Vampire]]' romance and thanks to focusing her attention on himself during their stay, it was Geralt to whom the disposal of the "monster" was attributed. Thus, he was paid by both the glad wives whose woe was temporarily over and the happy husbands who knew that in the end the harmless temptress was never hurt.
 
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* [[Natanis]], from [[Beauclair]]
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* [[Vara of Vengerberg]]
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* [[Salma]], from [[Novigrad]]
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* [[Succubus (Ard Skellig)|Succubus]] of [[Ard Skellig]]
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* [[Succubus (Murky Waters)|Succubus]] of [[Murky Waters]]
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* [[Succubus (Vergen)|Succubus]] of [[Vergen]]
   
 
== Bestiary entry ==
{{BookQuote|Lady of the Lake (novel){{!}}Pani Jeziora|79||This is a request from many noble dames of Toussaint and Ours <sup>(royal plural)</sup> at the same time. A nightly monster blights local homesteads. A devil, spectre, succubus in a feminine guise, but so shameless that dare We <sup>(royal plural)</sup> not to describe it, it torments the virtuous and faithful husbands. At night it haunts alcoves, perpetrates meretricious lecheries and vile perversions, talking about which Our <sup>(royal plural)</sup> modesty does not permit. You <sup>(royal plural; showing utmost respect for Geralt)</sup>, as an expert, surely must know what is the matter.<ref>This is an unofficial translation from the Polish 4th edition of the book, ISBN 978-83-7578-034-5.</ref>}}
 
 
:''Again?! Good grief, woman, I'm spent...''
== [[The Witcher: House of Glass|''The Witcher: House of Glass'']] ==
 
 
:''— Lester of Smallton to a succubus, a few days before taking a vow of celibacy''
[[File:800px-Vara Wiedzmin Dom ze Szkla 2 017.png|thumb|220x220px|left]]
 
In this graphic novel, there is one major succubus character named [[Vara of Vengerberg]]. She is depicted as similar to succubi from game series, except that she lacks cloven hoves.  She does have wings and can look very like a human, and she is shown in her true form only once in the comic.
 
   
 
:''Unlike other monsters, succubi and menads feel no desire to kill, do not crave human blood and usually do not, in fact, mean any harm at all. They are motivated by one thing and one thing only: an insatiable lust. They try in vain to slake this by engaging in sexual acts with any other humanoid species they encounter. While it must be admitted that their "victims" rarely put up much resistance, this does not mean succubi and menads do not present any danger: their never-ending advances, though pleasurable at first, have pushed more than one man to madness or even death.''
=={{tw2}}==
 
There appears a [[Succubus (Vergen)|succubus]] of [[Vergen]] in the game and a lot of information about them are in "[[Lure of the Temptress]]".
 
   
 
:''Succubi and menads usually can be found near human settlement, including small villages and populous cities. They prowl at night, though when stricken by serious need they will leave their lairs during the day as well. They shower their affections on men as well as women, the young as well as the old, the ugly as well as the beautiful. Some of them are particularly fond of pastors and other holy men, whose seduction they treat as a sort of game.''
=={{tw3}}==
 
There are at least two succubi in The Witcher 3: [[Salma]] and another [[succubus (Ard Skellig)|succubus]] on [[Ard Skellig]].
 
   
 
:''Though succubi are peaceful by nature, when forced to fight they will defend themselves fiercely. One should thus not be fooled by their fair appearance – under the velvety skin of their arms lie muscles of iron, and a blow delivered with their rear, goat-like legs or the thick horns on their head can easily crush bone.''<ref name=":1">''[[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]]''</ref>
=== Bestiary entry ===
 
:''“Again?! Good grief, woman, I’m spent…”''
 
   
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== Combat Tactics ==
:''— Lester of Smallton to a succubus, a few days before taking a vow of celibacy''
 
 
:''Unlike other monsters, succubi and menads feel no desire to kill, do not crave human blood and usually do not, in fact, mean any harm at all. They are motivated by one thing and one thing only—an insatiable lust. They try in vain to slake this by engaging in sexual acts with any other humanoid species they encounter. While it must be admitted that their “victims” rarely put up much resistance, this does not mean succubi and menads do not present any danger: their never-ending advances, though pleasurable at first, have pushed more than one man to madness or even death.''
 
 
:''Succubi and menads usually can be found near human settlements, including small villages and populous cities. They prowl at night, though when stricken by serious need they will leave their lairs during the day as well. They shower their affections on men as well as women, the young as well as the old, the ugly as well as the beautiful. Some of them are particularly fond of pastors and other holy men, whose seduction they treat as a sort of game.''
 
 
:''Although succubi are peaceful by nature, when forced to fight, they will defend themselves fiercely. One should not be fooled by their fair appearance—under the velvety skin of their arms, lie muscles of underestimated power. A blow delivered from their goat-like legs or horns, can easily crush bone.''
 
   
=== Combat Tactics ===
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=== {{Tw3}} ===
 
Clever witchers may be able to talk down a succubus, with stories of witchers seducing a succubus and allowing them to flee a region whispered among commoners. Should a witcher choose to slay a succubus, they must act quickly. Succubi are known for their surprising brute strength.
 
Clever witchers may be able to talk down a succubus, with stories of witchers seducing a succubus and allowing them to flee a region whispered among commoners. Should a witcher choose to slay a succubus, they must act quickly. Succubi are known for their surprising brute strength.
   
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Relentlessness is key. A succubus cannot be allowed to control a battle. Explosive bolts or Aard can disrupt their spell-weaving, Northern Wind can freeze them in place. A witcher will succeed in slaying a succubus if they can pin them down and unleash a flurry of silver sword strikes.
 
Relentlessness is key. A succubus cannot be allowed to control a battle. Explosive bolts or Aard can disrupt their spell-weaving, Northern Wind can freeze them in place. A witcher will succeed in slaying a succubus if they can pin them down and unleash a flurry of silver sword strikes.
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== Trivia ==
 
* In ''[[The Witcher: House of Glass]]'' graphic novel, there is one major succubus character named Vara of Vengerberg. She is depicted as similar to succubi from game series, except that she lacks cloven hooves. She does have wings and can look very like a human, and she is shown in her true form only once in the comic.
   
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Vara Wiedzmin Dom ze Szkla 2 017.png|Vara and her wings.
Tw2 screenshot succubus.png|The succubus in The Witcher 2
 
Twba character model Succubus.png|The succubus in The Witcher Battle Arena
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Twba character model Succubus.png|The succubus render in ''The Witcher Battle Arena''
Heros-succubus.jpg|Succubus depicted in The Witcher Battle Arena
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Heros-succubus.jpg|Succubus depicted in ''The Witcher Battle Arena''.
 
Tw2 screenshot succubus.png|The succubus of Vergen, in ''The Witcher 2''.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
== Notes & references ==
 
== Notes & references ==
 
<references />
 
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Template:Infoboxbestiary2 A succubus (plural succubi) is a creature, sometimes considered "a demon", looking like a highly attractive woman seducing human males, first appearing in dreams from time to time, then physically, and is interested only in men that have already come of age. Its male counterpart is most likely the incubus.[1] Succubi are not particularly violent, though they draw energy from the men to sustain themselves, often until the point of exhaustion or death of the victim.[2]

During the course of the saga, Geralt was asked by the Duchess  Anna Henrietta of Toussaint to get rid of a certain succubus who, according to her was bothering their husbands. She assured promised him a generous reward. Later on, Geralt met two men, who asked him the exact opposite, stating that the succubus doesn't hurt anyone and is interested only in men that have already come of age. They agree that Geralt will ignore the matter for a sum of coins transferred to his account in Cianfanelli Bank, exceeding the one promised by the Ladies and that will "amaze him with their munificence", though Geralt warns them that he is "not easy to amaze".[2]

Notable succubi

Bestiary entry

Again?! Good grief, woman, I'm spent...
— Lester of Smallton to a succubus, a few days before taking a vow of celibacy
Unlike other monsters, succubi and menads feel no desire to kill, do not crave human blood and usually do not, in fact, mean any harm at all. They are motivated by one thing and one thing only: an insatiable lust. They try in vain to slake this by engaging in sexual acts with any other humanoid species they encounter. While it must be admitted that their "victims" rarely put up much resistance, this does not mean succubi and menads do not present any danger: their never-ending advances, though pleasurable at first, have pushed more than one man to madness or even death.
Succubi and menads usually can be found near human settlement, including small villages and populous cities. They prowl at night, though when stricken by serious need they will leave their lairs during the day as well. They shower their affections on men as well as women, the young as well as the old, the ugly as well as the beautiful. Some of them are particularly fond of pastors and other holy men, whose seduction they treat as a sort of game.
Though succubi are peaceful by nature, when forced to fight they will defend themselves fiercely. One should thus not be fooled by their fair appearance – under the velvety skin of their arms lie muscles of iron, and a blow delivered with their rear, goat-like legs or the thick horns on their head can easily crush bone.[3]

Combat Tactics

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Clever witchers may be able to talk down a succubus, with stories of witchers seducing a succubus and allowing them to flee a region whispered among commoners. Should a witcher choose to slay a succubus, they must act quickly. Succubi are known for their surprising brute strength.

They can also be accomplished spell-slingers in their own right, commanding fire with natural aptitude. The simple flashes of fire that a succubus can call upon can disrupt any sword technique a witcher is capable of, and there is no defense save for Quen, or frantic rolls away from the flames.

Relentlessness is key. A succubus cannot be allowed to control a battle. Explosive bolts or Aard can disrupt their spell-weaving, Northern Wind can freeze them in place. A witcher will succeed in slaying a succubus if they can pin them down and unleash a flurry of silver sword strikes.

Trivia

  • In The Witcher: House of Glass graphic novel, there is one major succubus character named Vara of Vengerberg. She is depicted as similar to succubi from game series, except that she lacks cloven hooves. She does have wings and can look very like a human, and she is shown in her true form only once in the comic.

Gallery

Notes & references