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'''Malcanthet''', the Queen of Succubi, is a powerful [[demon lord]] of the [[Abyss]].
'''Malcanthet''' is the Queen of Succubi.


==Description==
==Description==
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Malcanthet is the current holder of the title of Succubus Queen; other demon lords aspiring to the position include Lady [[Lynkhab]], the currently imprisoned [[Shami-Amourae]], and the exiled [[Xinivrae]]. Other rivals exist elsewhere in the Abyss, but they ultimately pose little or no threat to Malcanthet.  
Malcanthet is the current holder of the title of Succubus Queen; other demon lords aspiring to the position include Lady [[Lynkhab]], the currently imprisoned [[Shami-Amourae]], and the exiled [[Xinivrae]]. Other rivals exist elsewhere in the Abyss, but they ultimately pose little or no threat to Malcanthet.  


Malcanthet was among the first of the succubi to come into being in the Abyss. She obtained her current title after years of waging wars and committing savage betrayals upon her fellow "sister" succubi and former paramours. As a result of her ruthless climb to the top, she has cultivated a long list of enemies, which includes [[Graz'zt]], [[Yeenoghu]], and [[Baphomet]]. Her few allies include the Prince of Demons [[Demogorgon]], with whom she birthed the monstrous Arendagrost; [[Pazuzu]], from whom she mothered the succubus Red Shroud; her current consort Mastiphal the Hunting Sovereign; and [[Socothbenoth]], a demon lord concerned with sexual taboos and perversions.
Malcanthet was among the first of the succubi to come into being in the Abyss. She obtained her current title after years of waging wars and committing savage betrayals upon her fellow "sister" succubi and former paramours. As a result of her ruthless climb to the top, she has cultivated a long list of enemies, which includes [[Graz'zt]], [[Yeenoghu]], and [[Baphomet]].  
 
Malcanthet's few allies include the [[Prince of Demons]] [[Demogorgon]], with whom she birthed the monstrous [[Arendagrost]]; [[Pazuzu]], from whom she mothered the succubus [[Red Shroud]]; her current consort [[Mastiphal]] the Hunting Sovereign; and [[Socothbenoth]], a demon lord concerned with sexual taboos and perversions.
 
===Minions===
Among Malcanthet's best-known servants are the [[Radiant Sisters]], thirteen lilitu bards of great power. Their names are actually the colors they radiate, and each one has a soul-draining locket and a shining halo.


==Realm==
==Realm==
The Succubus Queen's realm is the 507th layer of the [[Abyss]], and is known as [[Shendilavri]]. Once a disgusting layer of heaving and "shuddering flesh", Malcanthet has transformed it into a verdant paradise. But ultimately, it is a paradise for Malcanthet herself.
The Succubus Queen's realm is the 507th layer of the Abyss, and is known as ''Shendilavri''. Once a disgusting layer of heaving and shuddering flesh, Malcanthet has transformed it into a verdant paradise. But ultimately, it is a paradise for Malcanthet herself.


==Cult of Malcanthet==
==Dogma==
The cult of the Succubus Queen is a widespread but disorganized lot. Each cult sees another not as an ally but as competition, and most are little more than simple brothels. Most of Malcanthet's followers are female; those few male cultists are viewed either as lowly servants or convenient muscle power. The Thralls of Malcanthet are exclusively female, and as they rise in power, they gain more and more powers similar to those of succubi until they too, can (temporarily) assume succubi forms.


==Creative origins==
==Worshippers==
The cult of the Succubus Queen is a widespread but disorganized lot. Each cult sees another not as an ally but as competition, and most are little more than simple brothels. Most of Malcanthet's followers are female; those few male cultists are viewed either as lowly servants or convenient muscle power. The Thralls of Malcanthet are exclusively female, and as they rise in power, they gain more and more powers similar to those of succubi until they can (temporarily) assume succubi form.
 
==Publishing history==
Compared to other demon lords like [[Demogorgon]], [[Lolth]], [[Orcus]], [[Zuggtmoy]], and [[Graz'zt]], Malcanthet is a relative newcomer to the game. She is first mentioned in ''Dungeon'' #112 and later in other articles such as the "Demonomicon of Iggwilv" series in ''Dragon''.
Compared to other demon lords like [[Demogorgon]], [[Lolth]], [[Orcus]], [[Zuggtmoy]], and [[Graz'zt]], Malcanthet is a relative newcomer to the game. She is first mentioned in ''Dungeon'' #112 and later in other articles such as the "Demonomicon of Iggwilv" series in ''Dragon''.


==Servants==
==Bibliography==
*[[The Radiant Sisters]] - Thirteen lilitu bards who serve under their mistress. Their names are actually the colors they radiate, and each one has a soul-draining locket and a shining halo.
*[[James Jacobs|Jacobs, James]]. "The Demonomicon of [[Iggwilv]]: Baphomet." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #341. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006.
*-----. "The Demonomicon of [[Iggwilv]]: Malcanthet." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #353. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.
 
*[[Robert J. Kuntz|Kuntz, Robert J]]. "Chambers of Antiquities." ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' #124. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2005.
 
*[[Robert J. Kuntz|Kuntz, Robert J.]], [[Gary Gygax]], [[Erik Mona]], and [[James Jacobs]]. "Maure Castle." ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' #112. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
 
*Stark, Ed, [[James Jacobs]], and [[Erik Mona]]. ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.


==References==
*[[James Jacobs|Jacobs, James]]. "The Demonomicon of [[Iggwilv]]: Baphomet." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #341 (Paizo Publishing, 2006).
*Jacobs, James. "The Demonomicon of [[Iggwilv]]: Malcanthet." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #353 (Paizo Publishing, 2007).
*Jacobs, James, [[Erik Mona]], and Ed Stark.  ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2006).
*[[Robert J. Kuntz|Kuntz, Robert J.]] ''Chambers of Antiquities.'' ''[[Dungeon]]'' #124 (Paizo Publishing, 2005).
*Kuntz, Robert J., and [[Gary Gygax]]. ''Maure Castle.''  ''Dungeon'' #112 (Paizo Publishing, 2004).


[[Category:Archfiends]]
[[Category:Archfiends]]

Revision as of 14:29, 3 November 2007

Queen of Succubi
Malcanthet
General information
Home:Abyss
Alignment:Chaotic Evil
Gender:Female
Superior:None
Rules items
Domains:Chaos, Evil, Temptation, Trickery

Malcanthet, the Queen of Succubi, is a powerful demon lord of the Abyss.

Description

Malcanthet is described as an incredibly beautiful human-like female with bat-wings, horns, and a long prehensile tail tipped with a spike-like stinger.

Relationships

Malcanthet is the current holder of the title of Succubus Queen; other demon lords aspiring to the position include Lady Lynkhab, the currently imprisoned Shami-Amourae, and the exiled Xinivrae. Other rivals exist elsewhere in the Abyss, but they ultimately pose little or no threat to Malcanthet.

Malcanthet was among the first of the succubi to come into being in the Abyss. She obtained her current title after years of waging wars and committing savage betrayals upon her fellow "sister" succubi and former paramours. As a result of her ruthless climb to the top, she has cultivated a long list of enemies, which includes Graz'zt, Yeenoghu, and Baphomet.

Malcanthet's few allies include the Prince of Demons Demogorgon, with whom she birthed the monstrous Arendagrost; Pazuzu, from whom she mothered the succubus Red Shroud; her current consort Mastiphal the Hunting Sovereign; and Socothbenoth, a demon lord concerned with sexual taboos and perversions.

Minions

Among Malcanthet's best-known servants are the Radiant Sisters, thirteen lilitu bards of great power. Their names are actually the colors they radiate, and each one has a soul-draining locket and a shining halo.

Realm

The Succubus Queen's realm is the 507th layer of the Abyss, and is known as Shendilavri. Once a disgusting layer of heaving and shuddering flesh, Malcanthet has transformed it into a verdant paradise. But ultimately, it is a paradise for Malcanthet herself.

Dogma

Worshippers

The cult of the Succubus Queen is a widespread but disorganized lot. Each cult sees another not as an ally but as competition, and most are little more than simple brothels. Most of Malcanthet's followers are female; those few male cultists are viewed either as lowly servants or convenient muscle power. The Thralls of Malcanthet are exclusively female, and as they rise in power, they gain more and more powers similar to those of succubi until they can (temporarily) assume succubi form.

Publishing history

Compared to other demon lords like Demogorgon, Lolth, Orcus, Zuggtmoy, and Graz'zt, Malcanthet is a relative newcomer to the game. She is first mentioned in Dungeon #112 and later in other articles such as the "Demonomicon of Iggwilv" series in Dragon.

Bibliography

  • Jacobs, James. "The Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Baphomet." Dragon #341. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006.
  • -----. "The Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Malcanthet." Dragon #353. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.