Earth Rakshasa Lesser Yaoguais

Location

To reach an earth rakshasa that drops a spirit, start at the Rakshasa Palace shrine in the Furnace Valley area and follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and go through the door on your left
• Go through the gate at the edge of the clearing and follow the path as it curves to the right
• The enemy will be waiting for you further along the path, near a glowing red spot on the ground.

Description

The Land Rakshasas are descendants of the Sea Rakshasas, born during their exile. Due to the different Will of their new home, they did not grow to the enormous size of their ancestors. Despite this, their loyalty to the Rakshasa Lady remains as steadfast as that of their forebears. They strictly adhere to the precepts set by the Rakshasi, diligently practicing their arts and shedding many of their old vices.

There are many folk tales about Rakshasas being fond of eating human flesh, which is why villages near Flaming Mountains often send their elderly to the stone temple as offerings. In truth, the Rakshasas of Flaming Mountains do not eat humans. On the contrary, because their immense strength can easily harm mortals, the Rakshasi gives them specially crafted heavy shields and instructs them to focus more on defend than attack. However, if pushed to their limits, they will still unleash their fire-breathing abilities.

Even though the Land Rakshasas have made many changes, people still scream and flee in terror at the sight of their fearsome appearance. But from the perspective of the Land Rakshasas, aren’t those screaming mortals just as terrifying?

Poetry

Round eyes that gleam so bright,
A body drenched in blood’s light.
With a seven-treasure hat adorned,
A sincere heart, though face is scorned.