Of Shrooms and Fungoids

To My Dearest Ebbie,

It is good to hear that you are back in your cheerful state again. I'm really happy for you, however please stop being curious on what yaoi is. It is an evil thought that Irichi and the girls want to corrupt you with. Probably more evil than Elga's corruption! Haha! Anyway, you have been to the Fungoid Village, right? It's this beautiful village in the middle of Faeras inhabited by the Fungoids, a peaceful race of mushroom folk.

I was taking a break from engaging Kentar patrols and I found time to chat with Fungoid Elder, Masiroon who told me something of interest. I'm sure you've encountered those annoying creatures called Shrooms right? Shroom Thieves, Shroom Soldiers, they're all over the damp Candescent Caverns, as well as areas around Faeras.

The Shrooms and Fungoids used to work together side by side a long time ago. Fungoids were well-known for creating and building various tools to make work more efficient, and they are well-versed in the sciences of business and technology. The Shrooms on the other hand focused on sheer military force, and many Shrooms devoted themselves into perfecting the art of warfare. The Shrooms and Fungoids lived in peace, with the Shrooms hunting monsters for food, as well as keeping the peace in their city as a security force, and the Fungoids maintaining homes and creating all sorts of productive industries.

However, on one dark night, the Shrooms have suddenly gone berserk. This also happened at the same time when Paris was on her way to free Elga. Much of the Fungoid-Shroom city was destroyed and what's left of it is the Fungoid Village you see today. Unlike their counterparts, the Shrooms hate sunlight so most of them have retreated into dark place like caves, or into the foggy reaches of the forest where no light could penetrate.

If you venture past the Tutu Tree Forest, you would find the remains of their once beautiful city, an Abandoned Mushroom Factory, and a former housing estate now known as the Sleepy Slums. You could take a look, but many monsters live there now, as well as Mimir Tribesmen who patrol the area. You could also find Shrooms in the Forgotten Forest, as that place is rather foggy and damp, a perfect place for a Shroom to live in. The Fungoids have tried to figure out what caused their Shroom brothers to go berserk, but sadly, their mages have failed so far in their research.

They have also started to cooperate with the Mimir Tribe in halting the Dragon Expedition's supply lines. Commander Evan has instructed us to be vigilant as those supply lines are key to keeping Camp Steven intact.

Another interesting piece of info! You've probably encountered Myrdal in the Candescent Caverns right? He's actually a Fungoid gone mad and joined the Shrooms. What made him go berserk is still a mystery.

Stay safe Ebbie, watch out for those Mimir poison darts!

From Your Dear Brother,
Prawnt