Lilu

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## Reference

**Lilu** is the proper name for **succubi**, the females of the species, and **incubi**, the males of the species. The two are treated as distinct by most of cryptid society.

Compare to Mara, another member of the genus Lilyth*.*

## Appendix Entry

**Lilu** (*Lilu sapiens*). Due to the striking dissimilarity of their abilities, male and female Lilu are often treated as two individual species: incubi and succubi. Incubi are empathic; succubi are persuasive telepaths. Both exude strong pheromones inspiring feelings of attraction and lust in the opposite sex. This can be a problem for incubi like Arthur Harrington, who mostly wants to be left alone, or succubi like Elsinore Harrington, who gets very tired of men hitting on her while she's trying to flirt with their girlfriends.

**Incubi** (*Lilu sapiens*) are the male members of the Lilu species, and are generally treated as entirely distinct from the female members of their species, the succubi. There are a great many reasons for this; primary among them is the fact that, for centuries, no one realized they were actually the same thing. Incubi and succubi are rarely found together, and, as they have distinct abilities, weaknesses, and social habits, they are still treated as separate species, despite being scientifically the same.[*citation needed*]

## About

Lilu are close relatives of homo sapiens. They are warmblooded, resistant to most human illnesses, and have a slightly longer than human lifespan.

Incubi and succubi have distinct abilities, weaknesses, and social habits, and are rarely found together. Many in the cryptid world do not realize they are actually a single, somewhat sexually dimorphic species.

They are the only member of the family hominidae to be cross-fertile with all other known members of the family. Human/Incubus and Human/Succubus crosses have both been confirmed to exist, as have Incubus/Bogeyman and Succubus/Ghoul crosses. Unlike most hybrid species, offspring are generally fertile with other Lilu.

Lilu never get allergies. They are resistant to most poisons besides aconite, which is deadly to them.

### Abilities

Lilu are able to project and manipulate pheremones to control the emotions and sexual responses of those around them. It can become extreme enough to be considered mind control. Most incubi are also low-level empaths with the ability to read emotions, and also posess a very high sex drive. Most succubi are persuasive telepaths with the ability to influence their victims actions.

Potential victims can ward themselves against Lilu with a sufficiently stuffy nose.

## Characters

* Arthur Harrington (half incubus)
* Elsinore Harrington (half succubus)
* Theodore Harrington (incubus)
* Kenneth (quarter incubus)
* Oliver (1/8 Lilu; mentioned only)
* Nem, Cer, Lyn, and their people (Lilu ancestry)

## In Popular Culture

* Lilu is also the name of a type of spirit or demon in Mesopotamian mythology, thought to be related to the biblical Lilith and the Lilin of Jewish mythology. Gilgamesh's father was said to be a Lilu.
* An incubus is a demon in male form who, according to mythological and legendary traditions, lies upon sleeping women in order to engage in sexual activity with them. Its female counterpart is a succubus. Salacious tales of incubi and succubi have been told for many centuries in traditional societies. Some traditions hold that repeated sexual activity with an incubus or succubus may result in the deterioration of health, an impaired mental state, or even death
* A succubus is a demon or supernatural entity in folklore, in female form, that appears in dreams to seduce men, usually through sexual activity. According to religious traditions, repeated sexual activity with a succubus can cause poor physical or mental health, even death. In modern representations, a succubus is often depicted as a beautiful seductress or enchantress, rather than as demonic or frightening.
* In urban fantasy literature, succubi are featured in Richelle Mead's Georgia Kincaid series.

## References

1. ↑ Dictionary.com
2. ↑ Appendix Field Guide: Books 5-11
3. ↑ Spelunking Through Hell Ch. 16
4. ↑ Discount Armageddon Ch. 5
5. ↑ Spelunking Through Hell Ch. ?
6. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilu\_(mythology)
7. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incubus
8. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succubus