Category:Bloodcap

Name: Bloodcap (The Bloody Fungus)

Quick Facts: Coagulant, Stimulant

Height: Ranges from 1-3 inches

Width: Ranges from 2-5 inches

Length: Ranges from 1-4 inches

Native to: Southern Idalos

Locations: Forests surrounding Desnind

Appearance: Small round shroom caps that range from white to pink in coloration, oozing a vibrant red jelly like substance that is easily mistakable as blood.

Habitat: The Bloodcap tends to populate the surrounding dense forests of Desnind more than anything, favoring the highly humid/moist climates more than anything. They often grow on the ground level of forests beneath trees that block most sunlight, where a lot of moisture tends to remain even during the dryer parts of the year.

Lifespan and Development: The Bloodcap is a fungi that has grown and adapted to extremely moist climates, developing a tendency to secrete a liquid red syrup that very much resembles blood. They tend to generate more during the wetter parts of the year, in clusters no less, and when the dryer/colder seasons hit they lessen in terms of frequency. Certain mammals will also seek them out for nourishment, which keeps them limited when it comes to spreading throughout parts of the forest.

Uses: Mainly a coagulant for those who have suffered injuries, however those who are mages have found another use. Eating Bloodcaps gives the mage a minor supplement of Ether, helping those who've come close to Overstepping recuperate from their Ether loss faster. However too much consumption can lead to side effects such as dizziness and nausea, as the syrup they secrete tends to coagulate in the stomach as well.

Abilities: Can be used as a coagulant as the syrup helps blood harden faster, consumption helps replenish a small amount of Ether; however they are quite bitter and sour.

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