Sandroot
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:27 pm
Name: Sandroot Fungus
Habitat: Atraxian Desert, found beneath the sand
Rarity: Rare
Threat: High
Description: The Sandroot Fungus is a massive fungal network that spans leagues beneath the sands of the Atraxian Desert. It can grow up to several feet in diameter and its sporing nodules can be found protruding above the surface of the sand. The Sandroot Fungus has a dim consciousness that believes itself to be the will of the natural cycle, and it feeds on creatures put to sleep by its powerful sedative properties. Once rooted within a creature, the fungus slowly consumes it.
Biome Role: The Sandroot Fungus plays a crucial role in the ecosystem of the Atraxian Desert. It helps to regulate the population of animals and provides a source of nutrients for the desert flora.
Aging & Reproduction: The Sandroot Fungus reproduces asexually by spreading its network of spores beneath the sand. It can live for hundreds of years, slowly growing and expanding its fungal network.
Size: The Sandroot Fungus can grow to be several feet in diameter, with its sporing nodules protruding several inches above the surface of the sand.
Abilities and Features: The Sandroot Fungus has two notable abilities. Firstly, its meat is a powerful sedative that can put creatures to sleep for days. Secondly, its spores are a powerful psychedelic aphrodisiac that encourages copulation, ensuring a constant supply of food for the fungus.
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Cultural Significance: The Sandroot Fungus has no known cultural significance.
Reasons to interact: The Sandroot Fungus is a dangerous species to interact with due to its powerful sedative properties and tendency to consume creatures that it roots itself within. However, it may be harvested for its sedative meat or its sporing nodules, which are a valuable ingredient in certain potions and poisons.
Recommended Stats for harvesting and if possible growing: Harvesting the Sandroot Fungus is extremely difficult due to its massive size and location beneath the sand. Growing it would require extensive knowledge of its reproductive cycle and access to a large amount of sand to cultivate it in. Harvesting the sporing nodules should be done with caution due to their powerful psychedelic properties.