Mandrake the Hydrhis

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Mandrake
100% Happy
Owner
furfur
Stolen
1 Jun 2013
Name Origin:
A mandrake is the root of a plant, historically derived either from plants of the genus Mandragora or from other species, such as Bryonia alba, which have similar properties. The root is hallucinogenic and narcotic. In sufficient quantities, it induces a state of unconsciousness and was used as an anaesthetic for surgery in ancient times. In the past, juice from the finely grated root was applied externally to relieve rheumatic pains. It was also used internally to treat melancholy, convulsions, and mania. When taken internally in large doses, however, it is said to excite delirium and madness.

About Hydrhis Eggs

This egg was only available in Egg Cave's Cash Shop Park for June 2013.

Coaxing a Hydrhis seedling out of its shell is just about as daunting as taking care of the end product. Once sprouted, the surrounding environment will imprint itself on to the young creature. A neglectful or careless owner will result in the raising of a mischievous Hydrhis while a loving owner will raise a more docile one. Regardless of the environment, all Hydrhis are bound to share one trait in particular: hunger.

About the Hydrhis Creature

Hydrhis are carnivorous plants that reside in Ark's mountainous regions. Some may expect a little more from a draconian creature, but Hydrhis are rather short in stature (with the tallest recorded height being 0.9 meters). All of the heads upon a Hydrhis share the same "brain" and thus do not think independently for themselves. However, further research has revealed that the many heads do specialize in displaying a Hydrhris' various emotions; one head may express joyfulness while another deals with negative feelings.

The voracious appetite of Hydrhis has led to the creature's name becoming synonymous with someone who has gluttonous behavior. Cetopia and Serpede are favored sources of food in their diet.