Rakshasa

**Rakshasa** is a resource NPC in *Cult of the Lamb*.

## Description

Rakshasa is a multicolored mantis shrimp that runs a restaurant that can be found in dungeons. He wears a white chef hat and has a cross drawn on his body in red. His location is indicated by a shop icon with a food banner.

## Interactions

* Initially, Rakshasa can only be found in dungeons. He offers the Lamb 3 different types of goods in varying amounts. He can offer any type of food but will usually favor food that can be found in the area you are currently in. For example, Pumpkins while in Anura. He can also offer seeds for the same type of food.
* After meeting him in a dungeon once, he can be found outside the entrance to Anchordeep, and will sell the Lamb seeds. The seeds depend on the biomes unlocked: Darkwood grants  Berry Bush Seed and  Camellia Seed, Anura grants  Pumpkin Seed, Anchordeep grants  Cauliflower Seed, and Silk Cradle grants  Beetroot Seed.
* Upon defeating The One Who Waits and interacting with ???, Rakshasa will double the price of his seeds. The player will still be able to purchase seeds from all biomes despite all but Darkwood being re-locked.

## Secrets

Attacking the giant snail behind him will cause him to warn and insult the Lamb. After landing four hits on the snail, he will become angry and start attacking you with what seems to be a pitchfork. He has a lot more HP than a regular enemy but attacks like a regular knife-wielding enemy. Defeating him will cause him to give you a Blueprint for a Massive Monster Shrine decoration, which you can pray at during the night to earn a follower form. Once the Lamb defeats him, he will appear afraid and will whimper uneasily for the rest of the game, and will not have a reaction to you purchasing something during a crusade.

## Dialogues

### Food room

#### Random dialogue:

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> "Food for your soul, your undying soul."
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> "Hungry? I have what you need."
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> "Fresh, fresh, fresh! You won't find better."
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> "Only the finest ingredients from across the Lands of the Old Faith."
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#### After making a purchase:

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> "Delicious! Enjoy, traveller."
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> "Ooh, wonderful choice."
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#### After hitting the Snail:

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> * **1st hit:** "Don't you dare touch my love!!"
> * **2nd hit:** "I'm warning you!"
> * **3rd hit:** "STOP IT"
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> (Attacks after the 4th hit)
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#### Beating Rakshasa:

> "Okay! Okay! You have bested me. My love's honor goes unavenged! You heartless villain. Just don't hurt us anymore, and in return I will continue to do business with you!"
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### Outside the Cult's HQ

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> "Hello! You have so many mouths to feed! You must need some seeds. A Cult leader is always good for business. So many hungry Followers with growling tummies! I'll just set up here, and if you're in need of crops... you know where I am! You don't mind, do you?"
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#### After ??? shows up (Postgame)

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> "Bah! The world, it shakes! Here is as dangerous as anywhere!
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> Make it worth my while for me to stay. My delicious wares are now double the price!"
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## Gallery

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## Trivia

* Rakshasa might be named after the race of demigods in Hindu mythology, also named "Rakshasa."
* Judging by his iridescent skin and appearance, it is likely that Rakshasa is based on a Mantis Shrimp.
* If you leave the arena Via Omnipresence after angering but not defeating him, he will increase the price of his seeds by +50% until you return to his shop on a Mission