Guide — Stray Incubus

A: Look for a "Psychopomp with demonic triage experience." Do not hire a standard exorcist; they will try to blast it into oblivion, creating the "ash" problem mentioned in Part 5. Average cost: $400–$1,200 depending on the Stray’s age.

Do not scream. Strays feed on panic-lust. Instead, clap your hands once, loudly. Say: "You are unbound. I deny the hunger. Return to the root." This doesn't banish them, but it resets their hunting cycle for 90 seconds—enough time to move. stray incubus guide

A: A laughing child. Children produce a "pure harmonic" that acts as a broadcast jammer. If you are being attacked by a Stray, put on a recording of a baby laughing at full volume. The demon will flee instantly. (Sound file available at the end of this guide). Conclusion: To Hunt or To Heal? The Stray Incubus is a tragedy in demonic form. It is not evil by choice, but by abandonment. If you found this guide because you are suffering from sleep paralysis and bruises, take heart: you are not being punished. You are simply a warm light in a cold alley. A: Look for a "Psychopomp with demonic triage experience