Man-trap Dryad

Instead of pretending to be an ordinary plant to trick unwary prey, the man-trap dryads actually take the form of carnivorous plants, usually pitcher and sometimes snap-traps. They are typically smaller than other dryads and hang from the branches of other plants, able to move not by makeshift legs, but to use vines to reposition themselves along well-worn paths. Their upper torso is actually about the size of a human female's (With modifications depending on populations of elves, nekos or even fairies nearby), and emulate the flesh tones and hair as well. The effect they have is that of a woman being eaten alive by a carnivorous plant, and they will put on quite a show, acting out a dramatic vore scene by themselves. They put this show on when prey comes along, and they'll scream for help. If the would-be hero comes to "save" her, she'll extend her vines to pull them into her carnivorous plant lower half, containing a very human-like stomach where they will be treated with numbing enzymes and a slow digestion. Though man-trap dryads rely on this hunting technique, their comparatively large prey lasts quite a long time, and they have sufficient time to set themselves up in a new location.

Often found near the Grove of Carnivorous Plants, or any location where their ruse can best be put to use. Many tap into the dryad network for the information they need to take up a spot with the most likely chance of success, although larger dryads frown upon their hunting methods, and rarely allow a man-trap dryad in their hunting area, as people will begin to avoid the "carnivorous plant- infested zone", in which otherwise disappearances could be blamed on other predators, and other dryads rarely like to have to move to find a new hunting spot- to which man-traps is common.

Though often of smaller stature, some have been reported as full-sized dryads pretending to be giantesses- though it is unknown how well this ruse works against giant predators.

It is easier to befriend a man-trap than a normal dryad- the first step, though, is to see through its acting (For with some, is ridiculously cheesy). Then, if you can feed her enough to satisfy her hunger, she won't have any qualms with tagging along, so much as she gets fed regularly. If they do travel on the ground, they resemble both dridders and chlaena a bit in how they move, using their tendrils to walk and their bulbous stomach-half below or behind. Given their natures, man-traps have a flair for the dramatic, and when they aren't hunting, they often pretend to be a vicious and cold predator or a defenseless victim, although not a true dual-personality. Surely, they do make interesting companions, though some may never truly stop acting...

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I second that!

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Frankly, I think this idea kicks regular ass. We've needed something like this for SO long.

Wow very original and interesting concept ! The part with them being over dramatic was a great addition too !

Thank you all!

Yeah, since their hunting method relies on their acting skills, many of them try to make an art out of it... With varied results. ^^;

Sweet idea.

I like this idea.

Nice... i...dea... *struggles with Jealousy*