Devilbush

Despite being non intelligent the Devilbush is believed to be intelligent and possess an evil will. Unlike most plants, the devilbush cannot draw nutrients from the sun, air and soil. It feeds on emanations of pain, and has evolved effective means of securing food.
It requires Naturalist-2 to distinguish it from a blackberry bush. The soil around it is churned so much it will not support any weight. Falling into the root area requires a quick Contest of DX at -5. After grappling the Devilbush will cast Sickness-15.
The roots drain the victim’s energy, and after five minutes, the subject must make a HT roll, modified by Will. A failed roll results in a loss of 3 HT - a successful roll means he loses only 1 HT. This continues every five minutes until the victim dies or is freed by outside forces.
Category:Plants