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These [[camouflaged|innocuous-looking]] but highly [[carnivorous plant|carnivorous]] [[plant]]s are known to be encountered in the following [[domain]]s: [[Barovia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p. 15</ref>, [[Forlorn]]<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.69</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Gazetteer IV]] p.44</ref>, [[Mordent]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Gazetteer IV]] p.111</ref>, {{netbook-small}}[[Souragne]]<ref>[[Nocturnal Sea Gazetteer]] p.75</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Gazetteer IV]] p.90</ref>. They often can be encountered serving as [[guardian]]s.
These [[camouflaged|innocuous-looking]] but highly [[carnivorous plant|carnivorous]] [[plant]]s are known to be encountered in the following [[domain]]s: [[Barovia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p. 15</ref>, [[Forlorn]]<ref>[[Ravenloft Gazetteer Volume I]] p.69</ref>, [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Gazetteer IV]] p.44</ref>, [[Mordent]]<ref>[[Gazetteer III]] p.44</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Gazetteer IV]] p.111</ref>, [[the Shadow Rift (Domain)|the Shadow Rift]]<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 105</ref>, {{netbook-small}}[[Souragne]]<ref>[[Souragne Gazetteer]] p.75</ref>, {{canon-small}}[[Tepest]]<ref name="GazV p. 51">[[Gazetteer V]] p.51</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Gazetteer IV]] p.90</ref>. They often can be encountered serving as [[guardian]]s.
 
As one might expect, crawling ivy strikes nearby prey from ambush, first using an [[entangle]] effect to keep the prey from escaping and then strangling them with mighty [[vine]]s. However, the grip of a crawling ivy also has much more dangerous consequences. Given enough time, crawling ivy can strangle its grappled victims. The leaves of a crawling ivy act as suction mechanisms to drain the [[blood]] of its prey, inflicting additional damage.<ref name="Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III p. 62">[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III]] p. 62</ref>
 
Crawling ivy is thought to have been [[artificially created]] through the use of arcane experimentation. Fitting, as they can make adept [[guardian]]s if regularly fed.<ref name="Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III p. 62">[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III]] p. 62</ref>


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Crawling ivy gained a measure of noteriety after [[Julia Fyrehaaven]] applied the [[plant]] to the task of killing [[Professor Fyrehaaven | her husband]], a professor at the [[University of Il Aluk]]. Professor Abelhous Nicholsi was also attacked, but he not only survived his encounter with the plant but his subsequent investigation of the matter exposed the crime. Spurred by the episode, Doctor Nicholsi would subsequent under take a study of [[Dread Plant | dread plants]].
Crawling ivy gained a measure of noteriety after [[Julia Fyrehaaven]] applied the [[plant]] to the task of killing [[Professor Fyrehaaven | her husband]], a professor at the [[University of Il Aluk]]. Professor Abelhous Nicholsi was also attacked, but he not only survived his encounter with the plant but his subsequent investigation of the matter exposed the crime. Spurred by the episode, Doctor Nicholsi would subsequent undertake a study of [[Dread Plant|dread plants]].
 
Among many other [[dread plant]]s, crawling ivy can be found in abundance in [[Murillia]], sometimes with high sentience but [[evil]] alignment.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52</ref>
 
==Descriptive Text==
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''Handsome large dark-green leaves with magenta veins, flourishes in semi-shaded areas and does not require rich soil. Available as clipping, unusual transport requirements double normal delivery price.''
 
''N.B. Tends to be invasive & can be intractable without careful handling. NOT RECOMMENDED for the casual enthusiast.''<br>


Among many other [[dread plant]]s, crawling ivy can be found in abundance in [[Murillia]], sometimes with high sentience but [[evil]] alignment.<ref name="QTR 13 p.52">[[Quoth the Raven Issue 13]] p.52</ref>  
-[[Beauraix' Commercial Catalogue of Flora]]<ref>Descriptive text from [[John W. Mangrum]]'s [[Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror]] project (contributed by [[Nathan Okerlund]]), from posts on the [[Cafe de Nuit|Fraternity of Shadows message board]].</ref>


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[[category:Teeny Tiny Tales of Terror]]
[[category:Camouflaged]][[category:Carnivorous Plant]][[category:CR 2]][[Category:Dread Plant]][[category:Guardian]][[category:Neutral]][[Category:plant]][[category:Native Monster of Barovia]][[category:Native Monster of Forlorn]][[category:Native Monster of Hazlan]][[category:Native Monster of Kartakass]][[category:Flora of Mordent]][[category:Native Monster of Mordent]]
[[category:Camouflaged]][[category:Carnivorous Plant]][[category:CR 2]][[Category:Dread Plant]][[category:Guardian]][[category:Neutral]][[Category:plant]][[category:Native Monster of Barovia]][[category:Native Monster of Forlorn]][[category:Native Monster of Hazlan]][[category:Native Monster of Kartakass]][[category:Flora of Mordent]][[category:Native Monster of Mordent]]
[[category:Murillian]][[category:Native Monster of Murillia]][[category:Flora of Murillia]]
[[category:Murillian]][[category:Native Monster of Murillia]][[category:Flora of Murillia]]
[[category:Flora of the Shadow Rift]][[category:Native Monster of the Shadow Rift]]
[[category:Flora of Sithicus]][[category:Native Monster of Sithicus]]
[[category:Flora of Sithicus]][[category:Native Monster of Sithicus]]
[[category:Flora of Valachan]][[category:Native Monster of Valachan]]
[[category:Flora of Valachan]][[category:Native Monster of Valachan]]
[[category:Native Monster of Souagne]]
[[category:Native Monster of Souragne]]
[[category:Flora of Souragne]]
[[category:Flora of Souragne]]
 
[[category:Native Monster of Tepest]]]
 
[[category:Flora of Tepest]]
[[category:Sanguivorous]]
==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==
==Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue==



Latest revision as of 17:10, 30 November 2024

These innocuous-looking but highly carnivorous plants are known to be encountered in the following domains: Barovia[1], Forlorn[2], Invidia[3], Mordent[4], Sithicus[5], the Shadow Rift[6], Souragne[7], Tepest[8], and Valachan[9]. They often can be encountered serving as guardians.

As one might expect, crawling ivy strikes nearby prey from ambush, first using an entangle effect to keep the prey from escaping and then strangling them with mighty vines. However, the grip of a crawling ivy also has much more dangerous consequences. Given enough time, crawling ivy can strangle its grappled victims. The leaves of a crawling ivy act as suction mechanisms to drain the blood of its prey, inflicting additional damage.[10]

Crawling ivy is thought to have been artificially created through the use of arcane experimentation. Fitting, as they can make adept guardians if regularly fed.[10]

Crawling ivy gained a measure of noteriety after Julia Fyrehaaven applied the plant to the task of killing her husband, a professor at the University of Il Aluk. Professor Abelhous Nicholsi was also attacked, but he not only survived his encounter with the plant but his subsequent investigation of the matter exposed the crime. Spurred by the episode, Doctor Nicholsi would subsequent undertake a study of dread plants.

Among many other dread plants, crawling ivy can be found in abundance in Murillia, sometimes with high sentience but evil alignment.[11]

Descriptive Text

Handsome large dark-green leaves with magenta veins, flourishes in semi-shaded areas and does not require rich soil. Available as clipping, unusual transport requirements double normal delivery price.

N.B. Tends to be invasive & can be intractable without careful handling. NOT RECOMMENDED for the casual enthusiast.

-Beauraix' Commercial Catalogue of Flora[12]

References

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Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III
Denizens of Darkness

Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III - p62
Denizens of Darkness - p117

Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III - p62
Bleak House: Homecoming - p35, p50
Denizens of Darkness - pp113, 116-117

Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III - p62
Denizens of Darkness - pp116-117

Plant, Crawling Ivy Crawling Ivy Plant


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