MYCONID

Myconids, also known as fungus ones, and fungus folk, were a race of ambulatory fungus creatures. They were known for their peacefulness and appreciation of quiet, making their homes in the darker corners of the world.

!WARNING!:
As an underdark race, if you visit or live in the surface, please expect aggression if you are caught. If you enter the Underdark Lolthite Temple or the surface Shevarash Temple as someone against their dogma and get caught, it will be considered NVL.

Exceptions exist if there is a DM or event that invites the player to these places

Fungus folk were unique amongst the Underdark races for their complete aversion to violent behavior. A general distrust of outsiders was common among the myconids due to their experience with most other entities. Despite their suspicions however, myconids were a thoughtful race willing to give shelter or allow passage through their colonies to those who approached with peaceful intentions.

The life of a myconid was strictly scheduled and split evenly between sleep, work and 'melding'. Melding was the core of myconid society, with separation from the process viewed as a frightening and pitiful fate. Violence and disharmony was near unheard of within myconid societies as it adversely impacted the melding process and was largely unneeded.

A meld is a form of communal meditation that allows myconids to transcend their dull subterranean existence. The myconids' rapport spores bind the participants into a group consciousness. Hallucination spores then induce a shared dream that provides entertainment and social interaction. Myconids consider melding to be the purpose of their existence. They use it in the pursuit of higher consciousness, collective union, and spiritual apotheosis. Myconids also use their rapport spores to communicate telepathically with other sentient creatures.

Biological Traits

Build: Myconids are humanoid fungal creatures, resembling mushrooms with humanoid features. Slender, stalk-like bodies. Their appearance varies depending on their specific colony and environment, but they generally have a compact and wiry build.
Eye Color: Myconids have unique eye colors that often match the hues found in mushrooms and fungi. Their eyes can range from vibrant blues and purples to earthy greens and browns. Some Myconids' eyes might even glow softly, reflecting their connection to fungal spores and underground environments.
Hair Color: Myconids do not have traditional hair like humans. Instead, their heads are often covered in patches of fungal growths, which can vary in color from pale whites and grays to vibrant yellows and oranges. These fungal patches can be soft and fibrous or tough and leathery, depending on the individual's age and environmental conditions.
Skin Color: Myconids' skin is usually a pale, muted tone, resembling the color of mushrooms or fungal growths found in their native habitats. It ranges from creamy whites to light grays or even faint blues and purples, blending in with their fungal forms and camouflaging them in their underground homes.
Distinguishing Features: Myconids are humanoid fungal creatures with bodies resembling mushrooms. They have thick, spongy fungal flesh that ranges in color from pale white to deep purple or blue. Their heads are often large, bulbous caps with various patterns and textures, resembling different types of mushrooms. Some myconids have glowing bioluminescent spots on their bodies, emitting faint light in dark environments. They lack traditional facial features but communicate through telepathy

Lifespan: Myconid lifespans vary, but common figures suggest around 24 years for average members, reaching maturity in a few years, while powerful Sovereigns can live much longer, potentially centuries or even millennia, becoming ancient fungal leaders.

Height: Small to Tall, typically ranges from 60 to 370 centimeters.

Alignment: Myconids tend towards lawful alignments, reflecting their communal and empathetic nature. They value harmony and order within their communities, though exceptions exist.

Languages: Myconid Telepathy (special), Common (Song like)
Speed: 4 tiles

Racial Traits

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PERKS

Specialist: Choose one from these and increase it by +1:
- Constitution
- Wisdom
Darkvision:
- You can see in the dark (unless source of light is present, you see shades of grey)
Natural Armor:
- Your fungal body provides natural armor, giving you an AC of 12, instead of 10.
Pacifying Spores:
- At Novice level you gain calm emotions with Charisma as a spellcasting ability, 3 times per long rest.

Positive Views on other races

Elves: Often aligned in their reverence for nature and the natural world.
Firbolgs: Both races share a connection to the earth and a sense of communal living.
Gnomes: Shared curiosity and love for tinkering often bridge alliances.

Negative Views on other races

Dwarves: Tensions can arise due to differing views on natural versus crafted environments.
Orcs: Conflict may stem from territorial disputes or clashes in cultural values.
Humans: Varied relations, often shaped by individual interactions rather than racial enmity.

Common Gods

Zuggtmoy:
- A demon queen of fungi, often worshipped by Myconids who have been corrupted or follow darker paths.
Psilofyr:
- A deity associated with spores, growth, and the natural world, revered by Myconids for their connection to fungal life.
Hyrsam:
- A fey deity of mushrooms, trickery, and wild places, sometimes honored by Myconids living in symbiosis with nature.

Note for clerics:

- Due to the limited amount of subclasses in the server, the domain of the worshipped god does not need to perfectly match up. Make sure it makes sense!

Roleplaying Tips

As a Myconid, your connection to fungal life and the natural world defines much of your character. Embrace your lawful alignment and communal instincts, prioritizing harmony and cooperation within groups. Roleplay your reverence for fungal deities like Zuggtmoy or Psilofyr, shaping your interactions with allies and enemies alike.