Well, as two members (at this time) have done, I'm sending my proposal
to the list for comment. As it is, the strength of the proposal was
it's weakness. John, if I may, I would like to include one of the
comments you sent in your response, and also thank whichever Kargatane
gave this comment. Thanks.
"...to be specific, one of us commented that you took a standard
succubus scenario and really ran with it."
And now my proposal...
Arehla (pronounced "Arr-Ehh-La") is a succubus that entered Ravenloft
on purpose, after hearing about the possibilities within the Domains of
Dread (or setting of DMs choice), caring little for the blood wars of
the lower planes. She is primarily interested in stealing young mens
hearts (literally), and loves fine jewerly and other material
possessions. She can be persuaded away from her current victim by
gifts of great wealth and personal affection. Unfortunately for this
would-be rescuer, he replaces her previous victim. She has little
interest in other females, and does feel that they are rivals. Dealing
with female rivals, Arehla will perfer to publically disgrace the
rival, and then taunt her into suicide. When Arehla is done with her
victim, she will convince him to make preparations to leave his home
(under the explanation that he is moving away to pursue opportunities
elsewhere). Once away from a settlement, she will dispense with her
victim taking his heart, and summoning wolves or other local predatory
animals to clean up the remains.
The Adventure
The heroes recieve a message from a close friend, or relative in which
they learn that he is to be wed to an incredible woman. They are
invited to the wedding which will take place in a city of the DMs
choosing. The heroes should find their friend's fiance very
attractive, and she has a tendancy to flirt, especially if the hero
appears wealthy, or interesting. Everything should seem normal until
the day of the wedding, in which they will recieve a letter (either
left at the place they are staying, or handed by a delivery person)
from someone they have never met. The letter will explain that there
is vital information that they need to know concerning their friends
finance. He will request if they could meet him (at a place and time
of the DMs choosing). Unfortunately when they arrive at the designated
location, he is found with a look of terror on his face, and the front
of his clothing drenched in blood. On closer inspection (if the PCs
can manage it), his heart is nowhere to be found.
This should convince the heros that something is amiss with their
friend's fiance. It will become a race for time to try to find and
save their friend.
This person had been tracking Arehla throughout her travels, and knows
of her true nature, though not her true name. He hasn't had the
opportunity or ability to deal Arehla a permanent blow, and he doesn't
want to give himself away. He's running short of time, and he's afraid
that she knows of his plans, which is why he is acting now, hoping the
heroes may be better equipped to deal with Arehla.
