Doll Devil (Arusities)

Doll Devil (Arusities)

Doll Devil (Arusities)

CR 1
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Size/Type: Small Outsider (devil, evil, extraplanar, lawful)
Initiative: +2
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., see in darkness; Perception +2
Armor Class: 15 (+2 Dex, +2 natural, +1 size), touch 13, flat-footed 13
Hit Dice: 2d10+2 (13 hp)
Saving Throws: Fort +1, Ref +5, Will +5
Damage Reduction: —
Resistances: acid 10, cold 10
Immunities: fire, poison
Spell Resistance: —
Speed: 30 ft.
Melee: 2 slams +2 melee (1d3)
Special Attacks: Draw Essence
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 2nd)

• At will—giggle (DC 13)
• 1/day—friendly face (DC 14), hot foot
• Telepathy: 100 ft.

Abilities: Str 10, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 13, Wis 14, Cha 17
Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+1
Feats: Stealthy
Skills: Acrobatics +7, Appraise +6, Bluff +8, Disguise +8, Escape Artist +9, Perform (dance) +5, Stealth +13
Languages: Celestial, Common, Draconic, Infernal; telepathy 100 ft.

SPECIAL ABILITIES

Draw Essence (Su)

Once per day, a Doll Devil can draw out the emotional and spiritual vitality of a living creature with an evil alignment. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Fortitude save or take 1d3 points of Charisma damage.

The save DC is Charisma-based.

Inert (Ex)

A Doll Devil can enter a dormant, doll-like state as a standard action. While inert, it is indistinguishable from a normal doll at first glance and does not radiate an evil aura.

A creature examining the doll must succeed on a DC 20 Perception check to recognize it as alive. While inert, the Doll Devil gains a +10 bonus on Disguise checks and cannot take actions.

SPELL-LIKE ABILITIES DETAILS

Giggle (Sp)

A minor enchantment that unnerves creatures and subtly manipulates emotions. Often used to distract or unsettle victims.

Friendly Face (Sp)

Creates an illusion that causes the Doll Devil to appear as a trusted companion, beloved toy, or comforting presence.

Hot Foot (Sp)

A cruel prank-like effect that causes a target to experience sudden burning discomfort, mimicking the sensation of being scorched or chased.

Environment: Any (Hell, Urban)
Organization: Solitary
Treasure: Standard

DESCRIPTION & LORE

Doll Devils, known among infernal scholars as Arusities, are small devils from the infernal planes that specialize in psychological corruption rather than brute force. They appear as exquisitely crafted porcelain dolls—often with delicate, almost childlike features—though unsettlingly lifelike eyes betray their true nature.

While most Arusities present as feminine, male variants are occasionally reported, though they are far rarer and often more aggressive in their methods.

Rather than speaking aloud, Doll Devils communicate exclusively through telepathy. Their voices are described as sweet, soothing, and deeply persuasive—carefully tailored to their target’s desires and insecurities.

Behavior & Purpose

Doll Devils are corruptors of children and, more broadly, of innocence. They are drawn to environments where a child has access to comfort and wealth but is still emotionally unsatisfied. In such cases, the Arusities subtly manifests - often appearing first as a harmless toy.

Over time, the Doll Devil fosters selfishness, envy, and emotional isolation. It rewards selfish behavior and gently discourages empathy, shaping its victim into a creature more aligned with infernal values.

Once a sufficient level of corruption has taken hold, the Arusities begins to draw essence, feeding on the child’s emotional and spiritual vitality. This process continues until the victim collapses into a coma or dies.

At the moment of death, the Doll Devil claims the soul and returns to the infernal planes - its purpose fulfilled.

Summoning & Manifestation

Doll Devils are not summoned through traditional magical rituals. Instead, they are drawn to the Material Plane by desire itself.

When a child is surrounded by abundance yet remains unsatisfied - craving more without need - this imbalance creates a subtle spiritual “echo.” The Arusities senses this and is pulled into reality, materializing in proximity to the child.

In this way, Doll Devils are less “invoked” and more invited by the emotional state of their victims.

Knowledge (Planes)

Characters with ranks in Knowledge (planes) can learn more about Doll Devils.

• DC 11: Doll Devils can take deceptive forms, often appearing as toys or objects of desire to lure victims.
• DC 16: They feed on personality and emotion, slowly eroding empathy and social bonds.
• DC 21: A Doll Devil in inert form cannot be detected by divination or magical detection of evil.
• DC 26: They are often found among wealthy households, where emotional neglect creates ideal conditions for corruption.

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