Plantoid Species List

Types of Plantoids found in the Veritas. Though they are not beasts, they are still considered 'Beastkin' because some may assume human form the same way a 'Beastkin' can.

Mandragora


Some consider it to be a type of 'Maneater,' though technically, they are their own strain of species. Being a vegetative creature that grows in water of high salinity. As its screech is quite injurious to people, chemicals are often spread to prevent these creatures' growth, yet adaptation prevents any toxins from actually killing them. All Mandragoras have EXTRAORDINARY reproductive powers, and require very little to live. They have a special taste for flesh and blood in addition to their natural thirst for water and sunlight. They vary greatly in size depending on how much flesh and blood they have consumed, and how large their water supply is. The reason why they crave flesh and blood is because of a mutation within them. As they were originally just normal plants, they 'evolved' into Maneaters by absorbing too much blood from those slain over them, and thus, started to crave more. If one is to obtain one of the plants atop its head, it is said to bring good luck. Yet, few are they who know that the plant is host to a deadly poison, strong enough to kill the largest of giants. And no wonder so few know. After all, if you happened to be fortunate enough to find something so rare, you'd be unlikely to want to eat it!

The parts corresponding to its roots/feet are normally buried deep into the earth. When it wishes to move, it may uproot itself and run away. They remain hidden under the ground with only their flower atop their head being revealed, releasing a pleasing aroma to lure in prey. When they are plucked from the ground, they spring to life and viciously attack the creature that has gotten near it and try to consume it by biting off pieces of its flesh, normally starting with somewhere the most surprising.

Their cries are imbued with special magical properties that are able to Silence others, sealing away their abilities and chakra/magic and such to prevent them from using it on them. It also causes hallucinations and confusion, making those who are affected lose their ability to reason, or even think temporarily. Sometimes, their screams are capable of turning others nearby Berserk, which tends to mean ferocious creatures start violently attacking the first thing that they see.

Though their flower itself is extremely poisonous, their roots are rich with nutrients used for many rejuvenating potions, and to consume their roots will give a large boost in vitality and overall stamina. This is also how people make the mistake of consuming the poisonous flower, as well. They become far more potent the more aged a Mandragora is, and as such, they are sometimes raised by very skilled botanists. However, even they run the risk of falling prey to their appetites, if not satiated with a specific amount of blood, flesh, sunlight and water.

They can only grow under the earth, and so, if they are pulled early, they resemble children, though if they are pulled later, they resemble adults. This means that the later you pluck a Mandragora, the more nutrients it will have and the more mature and intelligent it will be, not relying so much on its normal instincts.

Poisonous Plant

Tree

Demon Tree

Rose Thorn Bush

Black Lotus