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'''Mandras''' are a type of [[spren]] on [[Roshar]]. In the [[Physical Realm]] they are called '''luckspren''',{{ref|name=Mandras}}{{ref|name=Skyeel}}{{book ref|sa3|99}} '''chasmspren'''{{book ref|sa4|45}} or '''apaliki'tokoa'a'''.{{book ref|sa3.5|9}} In [[Shadesmar]], they are used for transportation.{{book ref|sa3|99}}
==Appearance==
{{image|Mandras.jpg|Sketches of Mandras from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]|side=left|height=300px}}
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===Shadesmar===
Mandras have triangular shaped heads,{{book ref|sa3|97}}
===Physical Realm===
{{image|Chasmfiend Connor Chamberlain.jpg|Mandras flying around a [[chasmfiend]]|side=right|width=300px}}
Mandras have a tendency to vanish, called "dropping". This
Mandras are seen to be used in Shadesmar to pull ships by
Because of Mandras' tendency to "drop" the sailors always employ at least two Mandras{{book ref|sa3|101}} so they do not end up stranded.{{book ref|sa3|99}} Once the ships have docked the Mandras are detached from the ship using long hooks and lead away.{{book ref|sa3|101}} [[Adolin]] wonders if they are attached to the stern of the ship to pull them from the docks{{book ref|sa3|101}} but given that Adolin is [[Alethi]], a people who are infamous for knowing little about sailing,{{book ref|sa3|12}} this is to be taken with a grain of salt.
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