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Wandershroom

A strange two feet high mushroom that grows in and around the Mycoria forest and, on rare occasion, in the forests to the north. It resembles a typical agaric with a grey top and spots that vary in color. However, it is their strange behavior as fungi that make them stand out. After maturation, the mushroom pop from the ground and ramble about on small leglike appendages. Once it finds another wandershroom, they release spores and reproduce. They aren't deadly poisonous, but raw consumption will result in dizziness and confusion. They are harvested though, normally knocked down then cut at their stalks when they wander. They are mostly consumed for the effects, but some recipes do call for Wandershroom, mostly hard and spicy dishes for those willing to take it.

Bulvon Serenity Caps

A small, semi-common mushroom that grows in clusters on elevated areas in Bulvon wood. Distinctive for it's yellowish, five-pointed star shaped caps, this fungus is named for the calming effect on those who consume it. A large dose (about five mushrooms, for a human) will render a person so serene they become almost incapable of anger, hostility or violence, unless severely provoked. For this reason, some groups will have both sides of a high-stakes negotiation take small doses, to ensure things don't get out of hand. Creative-minded adventurers should take heed however: Violence and aggression are in the eyes of the beholder. Most predators do not consider eating humans a violent or hostile act...

Voidcap

A strange mushroom found only in very arid climates, particularly deserts. It has a very thin stalk and a narrow, pointed cap. Its average size is only about six inches tall, though specimens of up to four feet tall have been reported. It is a mottled tan in color that blends easily with the sand. It is easier to find at night, because of a faint white glow that appears under the cap. The Voidcap does have one very interesting property: magic is hindered within a couple yards of a small plant, and the largest voidcaps can prevent magic entirely for much larger distances. It isn’t known how it does this, but it has been found that consuming the mushroom will transfer this effect to whoever ate it for a few hours. It has little value as food otherwise, and tastes bland with a gritty texture. Despite this much coveted property, the voidcap is very difficult to transport, as it rots within hours when in contact with moisture or excess humidity, which dispels the anti-magic ability.

• Credits to AisuKaiko for the Wandershrooms, to Tuc135 for the Voidcap, and to PrinnyDood for the Serenity caps.