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A member of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae nightshades] family of plants, cultivated as an hallucinogen, potion ingredient and a source of truth serum. The plant's orange and red berries, resembling small tomatoes, are highly poisonous (fruit and seeds together). The root can also be used in [[Golems (sage study)|gollemming]].

The leaves and berries can be cut from the plant safely, but when the mandrake root is dug up, it screams, potentially killing all who hear it (make [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] against death).

== Harvesting the Root ==
The proscribed method is to befriend a dog, which one should encourage to be loyal and obedient. A furrow is dug around the root of the mandrake plant, then the dog is tied to the plant's base above the ground. After which, the harvester should move to a safe distance (30 feet) and call the dog. At this point, if the dog succeeds in making a [[Morale|morale]] check, it will rush towards the master, pulling free the root and being forced to make the save against death itself. At that point, the mandrake root can be handled safely.

However, if the dog fails its check, it will fail to come, sensing the danger and remaining where it is. In this instance, the dog will remain where it is until it starves to death or is freed, whereupon thereafter it will prove useless for the harvester's purpose (it will never move away from a mandrake root to which it is tied).

== Other Uses ==
Content to follow on its use as an hallucinogen, potion ingredient or truth serum.

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-'''Mandrake root''' is an herb, a semi-conscious member of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae nightshade family], the mandrake is a highly sought-after plant due to its dangerous properties and rare alchemical uses. Cultivated as a hallucinogen, a component in potions, and a source of truth serum, the plant is both valuable and perilous.  Its orange and red berries, resembling small tomatoes, are highly toxic, with the combination of fruit and seeds being especially lethal when ingested.  This makes mandrake a perilous plant to handle. Beyond the berries, the mandrake’s true value lies in its root, a grotesquely humanoid structure that is prized for its alchemical and magical uses, including its role in the mysterious process of [[Golems (sage study)|gollemming]].  However, the root is infamous for its deadly scream, which makes harvesting it a task fraught with mortal danger.
+'''Mandrake root''' is an herb, a semi-conscious member of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae nightshade family], the mandrake is a highly sought-after plant due to its dangerous properties and rare alchemical uses. Cultivated as a hallucinogen, a component in potions and a source of truth serum, the plant is both valuable and perilous.  Its orange and red berries, resembling small tomatoes, are highly toxic, with the combination of fruit and seeds being especially lethal when ingested.  This makes mandrake a perilous plant to handle. Beyond the berries, the mandrake's true value lies in its root, a grotesquely humanoid structure that is prized for its alchemical and magical uses, including its role in the mysterious process of [[Golems (sage study)|gollemming]].  However, the root is infamous for its deadly scream, which makes harvesting it a task fraught with mortal danger.
 == Harvesting the Root ==
 This requires careful preparation and adherence to a traditional method to avoid the deadly consequences of its scream. The leaves and berries may be safely cut and collected, but disturbing the root is another matter entirely. When uprooted, the mandrake releases a piercing, supernatural scream that has the potential to kill anyone within 20 feet who hears it. Those within range must make a [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] against death or succumb immediately.
-The recommended method for safely harvesting the root involves the use of a trained and loyal dog. To prepare for the harvest, the ground around the mandrake is loosened by digging a furrow around the plant’s base. This minimises resistance when the root is pulled free. The dog is then tied securely to the exposed stem of the mandrake, ensuring that it can uproot the plant when called.  The harvester must then move to a safe distance of at least 30 feet, beyond the range of the mandrake’s scream.
+The recommended method for safely harvesting the root involves the use of a trained and loyal dog. To prepare for the harvest, the ground around the mandrake is loosened by digging a furrow around the plant's base. This minimises resistance when the root is pulled free. The dog is then tied securely to the exposed stem of the mandrake, ensuring that it can uproot the plant when called.  The harvester must then move to a safe distance of at least 30 feet, beyond the range of the mandrake's scream.
 Once in position, the harvester calls the dog, prompting it to pull the root free in an effort to return to its master. At this moment, the dog must overcome its instinctive fear of the mandrake and succeed in a [[Morale|morale check]].  If the dog succeeds, it will uproot the mandrake and immediately face the deadly consequences, making its own saving throw against death. If the dog survives, the root can be safely handled by the harvester. However, if the dog fails its morale check, it will refuse to move, remaining tied to the mandrake and refusing food or water until it dies of starvation. Once freed, a dog that has failed in this task will never again approach a mandrake or obey commands related to its harvesting.
 == Other Uses ==
-Once the root is safely harvested, its properties make it one of the most valuable materials in alchemical and magical practices. The root, when prepared properly, can induce vivid hallucinations. These visions are often sought after for ritual purposes or by those attempting to commune with otherworldly forces, though improper preparation can lead to poisoning or madness. In addition to its hallucinogenic effects, the root is a key ingredient in the creation of potions, particularly those tied to sleep, dreams, or mind-altering effects. Its essence can be distilled into a potent truth serum, capable of compelling even the most resistant individuals to reveal their secrets, though prolonged use may cause psychological instability.
+Once the root is safely harvested, its properties make it one of the most valuable materials in alchemical and magical practices. The root, when prepared properly, can induce vivid hallucinations. These visions are often sought after for ritual purposes or by those attempting to commune with otherworldly forces, though improper preparation can lead to poisoning or madness. In addition to its hallucinogenic effects, the root is a key ingredient in the creation of potions, particularly those tied to sleep, dreams or mind-altering effects. Its essence can be distilled into a potent truth serum, capable of compelling even the most resistant individuals to reveal their secrets, though prolonged use may cause psychological instability.
-The mandrake root is also integral to the process of gollemming. When incorporated into the construction of a golem or similar construct, the root’s semi-conscious nature imparts a rudimentary awareness to the creation, allowing it to follow complex commands and act with a level of independence unusual for such creations. This use makes the mandrake root highly sought after by alchemists and necromancers alike, further adding to its mystique and danger.
+The mandrake root is also integral to the process of gollemming. When incorporated into the construction of a golem or similar construct, the root's semi-conscious nature imparts a rudimentary awareness to the creation, allowing it to follow complex commands and act with a level of independence unusual for such creations. This use makes the mandrake root highly sought after by alchemists and necromancers alike, further adding to its mystique and danger.

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	'''Mandrake root''' is an herb, a semi-conscious member of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae nightshade family], the mandrake is a highly sought-after plant due to its dangerous properties and rare alchemical uses. Cultivated as a hallucinogen, a component in potions, and a source of truth serum, the plant is both valuable and perilous. Its orange and red berries, resembling small tomatoes, are highly toxic, with the combination of fruit and seeds being especially lethal when ingested. This makes mandrake a perilous plant to handle. Beyond the berries, the mandrake’s true value lies in its root, a grotesquely humanoid structure that is prized for its alchemical and magical uses, including its role in the mysterious process of [[Golems (sage study)\|gollemming]]. However, the root is infamous for its deadly scream, which makes harvesting it a task fraught with mortal danger.		'''Mandrake root''' is an herb, a semi-conscious member of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae nightshade family], the mandrake is a highly sought-after plant due to its dangerous properties and rare alchemical uses. Cultivated as a hallucinogen, a component in potions, and a source of truth serum, the plant is both valuable and perilous. Its orange and red berries, resembling small tomatoes, are highly toxic, with the combination of fruit and seeds being especially lethal when ingested. This makes mandrake a perilous plant to handle. Beyond the berries, the mandrake’s true value lies in its root, a grotesquely humanoid structure that is prized for its alchemical and magical uses, including its role in the mysterious process of [[Golems (sage study)\|gollemming]]. However, the root is infamous for its deadly scream, which makes harvesting it a task fraught with mortal danger.

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-A semi-conscious member of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae nightshades] family of plants, cultivated as an hallucinogen, potion ingredient and a source of truth serum. The plant's orange and red berries, resembling small tomatoes, are highly poisonous (fruit and seeds together). The root can also be used in [[Golems (sage study)|gollemming]].
+'''Mandrake root''' is an herb, a semi-conscious member of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae nightshade family], the mandrake is a highly sought-after plant due to its dangerous properties and rare alchemical uses. Cultivated as a hallucinogen, a component in potions, and a source of truth serum, the plant is both valuable and perilous.  Its orange and red berries, resembling small tomatoes, are highly toxic, with the combination of fruit and seeds being especially lethal when ingested.  This makes mandrake a perilous plant to handle. Beyond the berries, the mandrake’s true value lies in its root, a grotesquely humanoid structure that is prized for its alchemical and magical uses, including its role in the mysterious process of [[Golems (sage study)|gollemming]].  However, the root is infamous for its deadly scream, which makes harvesting it a task fraught with mortal danger.
-The leaves and berries can be cut from the plant safely, but when the mandrake root is dug up, it screams, potentially killing all who those within 20 feet that hear it (make [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] against death).
+== Harvesting the Root ==
-== Harvesting the Root ==
+The recommended method for safely harvesting the root involves the use of a trained and loyal dog. To prepare for the harvest, the ground around the mandrake is loosened by digging a furrow around the plant’s base. This minimises resistance when the root is pulled free. The dog is then tied securely to the exposed stem of the mandrake, ensuring that it can uproot the plant when called.  The harvester must then move to a safe distance of at least 30 feet, beyond the range of the mandrake’s scream.
-However, if the dog fails its check, it will fail to come, sensing the danger and remaining where it is. In this instance, the dog will remain where it is until it starves to death or is freed, whereupon thereafter it will prove useless for the harvester's purpose (it will never move away from a mandrake root to which it is tied).
+Once in position, the harvester calls the dog, prompting it to pull the root free in an effort to return to its master. At this moment, the dog must overcome its instinctive fear of the mandrake and succeed in a [[Morale|morale check]].  If the dog succeeds, it will uproot the mandrake and immediately face the deadly consequences, making its own saving throw against death. If the dog survives, the root can be safely handled by the harvester. However, if the dog fails its morale check, it will refuse to move, remaining tied to the mandrake and refusing food or water until it dies of starvation. Once freed, a dog that has failed in this task will never again approach a mandrake or obey commands related to its harvesting.
 == Other Uses ==
-Content to follow on its use as an hallucinogen, potion ingredient or truth serum.
+Once the root is safely harvested, its properties make it one of the most valuable materials in alchemical and magical practices. The root, when prepared properly, can induce vivid hallucinations. These visions are often sought after for ritual purposes or by those attempting to commune with otherworldly forces, though improper preparation can lead to poisoning or madness. In addition to its hallucinogenic effects, the root is a key ingredient in the creation of potions, particularly those tied to sleep, dreams, or mind-altering effects. Its essence can be distilled into a potent truth serum, capable of compelling even the most resistant individuals to reveal their secrets, though prolonged use may cause psychological instability.
-See [[Mandragora (sage ability)]]
+[[Category: Incomplete]]

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−	A member of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae nightshades] family of plants, cultivated as an hallucinogen, potion ingredient and a source of truth serum. The plant's orange and red berries, resembling small tomatoes, are highly poisonous (fruit and seeds together). The root can also be used in [[Golems (sage study)\|gollemming]].	+	A semi-conscious member of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanaceae nightshades] family of plants, cultivated as an hallucinogen, potion ingredient and a source of truth serum. The plant's orange and red berries, resembling small tomatoes, are highly poisonous (fruit and seeds together). The root can also be used in [[Golems (sage study)\|gollemming]].

	The leaves and berries can be cut from the plant safely, but when the mandrake root is dug up, it screams, potentially killing all who those within 20 feet that hear it (make [[Saving Throws\|saving throw]] against death).		The leaves and berries can be cut from the plant safely, but when the mandrake root is dug up, it screams, potentially killing all who those within 20 feet that hear it (make [[Saving Throws\|saving throw]] against death).

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	== Other Uses ==		== Other Uses ==
	Content to follow on its use as an hallucinogen, potion ingredient or truth serum.		Content to follow on its use as an hallucinogen, potion ingredient or truth serum.
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		+	See [[Mandragora (sage ability)]]