Spistle
(Root Snake)
Mongrel Truncalus
Due to the nondescript
and failing looks of this creature, small animals often wander
by it without
batting an eye. This would be a mistake, for the Mongrel is
neither frail, nor
a plant. Using its pronged tail, this hairy snake burrows into
the ground, disguising itself in the leaves of dying plants.
When
unsuspecting rodents like the Pushkin pass,
this mirage scholar swoops down to deliver a poisonous bite.
Due to the
size of
its prey,
it often lets them wander off poisoned, following a scent trail
later. By feeding in this way, the Root Snake avoids needless
wrangling in the
hazardous environment where it is
most often found: namely, the cliffs, and the mountains.
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