FUNGI
With its sky of jagged stone and perpetual night, the
Underdark is home to all manner of fungi. Taking the
place of plants in the subterranean realm, fungi are vital
to the survival of many underground species, providing
nourishment and shelter in the unforgiving darkness.
Fungi spawn in organic matter, then break th-at matter
down to consume it, feeding on filth and corpses. As
they mature, fungi eject spores that drift on the lightest
breeze to spawn new fungi.
Not needing sunlight or warmth to grow, fungi
thrive in every corner and crevice of the Underdark.
Transformed by the magic that permeates that
underground realm, Underdark fungi often develop
potent defensive mechanisms or abilities of mimicry
and attack. The largest specimens can spread' to create
vast subterranean forests in which
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