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|officialname    = Eluhwa
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|commonname      = Bulgecap, Rainbowcap
|commonname      = Bulgecap, Rainbowcap
|classification  = Fungi
|classification  = [[Fungi]]
|origins        = [[Drowda]]
|origins        = [[Drowda]]
|habitat        = Mountainous regions
|habitat        = Forests
|commonuse      = Culinary
|commonuse      = Culinary
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Eluhwa is an edible mushroom that grows on the tainted land of [[Drowda]]. Eaten by the local wildlife and the [[Sihndar]] of the continent, it has a slightly bitter, spongey taste. This unique ingredient is able to be used in [[Praeter Stew]], a dish well-known among the Sihndar for its great nutritional value because of its ingredients. On its own, the fungus also serves as a decongestant.
Eluhwa is an extensively farmed and edible mushroom that grows on the tainted land of [[Drowda]]. Eaten by the local wildlife and [[Drowdar]] of the continent, it has a hearty, earthen taste. This unique ingredient is able to be used in [[Praeter Stew]] to negate the effects of the unhealthy fungi, as well as to increase the physical endurance of the consumer.  


==History==
==History==
The Eluhwa as it is known today evolved after the horror of the [[Cataclysm]] in the [[Void]] saturated wastes of Drowda. The original common and plain looking mushroom was luckily only slightly affected by this event. It gained a dull glowing blue surface with purple patches, but remained undiscovered in this new form in its subterranean habitat for several decades. It was only when Drowdar gatherers entered the caves in 50 AC seeking food that they stumbled upon the mutant creatures called [[Norlda]] guarding patches of Eluhwa. Dispatching the monsters and bringing back both for use as food, they started underground farms in the depths of their citadel. These underground farms were soon decided to be connected to the natural cave systems of the continent so more of the wild mushrooms could be accessed.  
Eluhwa has an uncertain providence; while populous today, there are several theories about its origin. Some connect it to small, teal blue-capped mushrooms that were known to grow in [[Drovv]] territories, others contend it was the melting of two different fungus species together. Yet more state it was a result of now dissipated Warpwoods, like those that happened in [[The Far West]] and southern [[Daen]] during the [[Wildering]], except taking place in Drowda. Regardless of what its origin may be, all these theories have one commonality: the mushroom has certainly been touched by [[Planar Essences]]. While initially viewed with suspicion by the Sihndar, it is believed that the substance changed sometime around 50 AC, losing the worst of its unhealthy splotchy color scheme to instead settle into a more conventional color spectrum and size range. Feeling optimistic about the plant, various Sihndar tried it across the continent and determined that while bitter, it was edible, with further properties as a decongestant uncovered by 120 AC. As time progressed, Eluhwa revealed its unique trait. Unlike most other Drowda [[Flora]], unable to be grown beyond the Forbidden Continent, Eluhwa could and took root among the Banner Holds in [[Kathar]] lands, though it largely remains dismissed by much of the populace of the [[Dread Empire]]. Today, Eluhwa retains its role within Sihndar cuisine across [[Aloria]] and even among some of the more adventurous Kathar dishes of the Dread Empire.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
In general, Eluhwa mushrooms have a few common characteristics. Their caps are a faint, glowing blue with small purple splotches dotting their tops. They also grow in clusters in the underground caves of Drowda. It has been noted that higher levels of Void taint affect the way that Eluwha appears. Less saturated mushrooms appear generally “normal” with pale stalks holding up the glowing cap. Higher saturations change them to appear highly bulbous, squat and with small pale white strands cracking out of the top-middle of the fungus.
Eluhwa are medium-sized mushrooms that grow between one and four inches in height, with a medium width white stalk about half an inch wide at its base up reaching to a broad, multi-colored domed fungal cap. This cap can vary between individual specimens but generally glows blue with pale purple splotches beneath this glow. The more mutated varieties, now very rare, have a wholly purple cap yet almost throb with pale blue light while pale white strands crack out of the top-middle of the fungus.


==Uses and Abilities==
==Uses and Abilities==
Eluhwa is a common food source for those living on Drowda. It can be eaten raw, cooked to add to the taste, but it’s most common use is in Praeter Horn Stew. It is said to have a hearty, earthy taste, like potatoes. A lesser known effect of Eluhwa is that it aids in digestion, which is why the Norldas eat so much of it. Prolonged consumption increases the chances of possession among non-Drowdar races.
Eluhwa is a common food source for those living on Drowda, and among the Sihndar who live in the Dread Empire. It can be eaten raw or cooked to add to the taste, but its most common use is in Praeter Stew. It has a bitter taste, but this can be easily masked by other ingredients, and the substance is also useful as a natural remedy to decongest the body.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Eluhwa has been known to glow brighter when magic is used in their presence, but not when mages are nearby.
*Eluhwa supposedly glows brighter when [[Magic]] is used in their presence, but not when [[Mages]] are nearby.
*Eluhwa are known to sometimes overgrow their habitats, one cluster nearly collapsing a citadel tower through weakening the foundation.
*Eluhwa makes up the so-called “Drowda Trifecta” of mushrooms; sweet [[Honey Balls]], the bitter Eluhwa and the neutral, sometimes described as salty, [[Praeter Stew Horn]].
 
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Revision as of 01:51, 3 December 2021

Eluhwa
Eluhwa.png
Flora
Official Name Eluhwa
Common Name Bulgecap, Rainbowcap
Classification Fungi
Common Use Culinary
Origins Drowda
Habitat Forests

Eluhwa is an edible mushroom that grows on the tainted land of Drowda. Eaten by the local wildlife and the Sihndar of the continent, it has a slightly bitter, spongey taste. This unique ingredient is able to be used in Praeter Stew, a dish well-known among the Sihndar for its great nutritional value because of its ingredients. On its own, the fungus also serves as a decongestant.

History

Eluhwa has an uncertain providence; while populous today, there are several theories about its origin. Some connect it to small, teal blue-capped mushrooms that were known to grow in Drovv territories, others contend it was the melting of two different fungus species together. Yet more state it was a result of now dissipated Warpwoods, like those that happened in The Far West and southern Daen during the Wildering, except taking place in Drowda. Regardless of what its origin may be, all these theories have one commonality: the mushroom has certainly been touched by Planar Essences. While initially viewed with suspicion by the Sihndar, it is believed that the substance changed sometime around 50 AC, losing the worst of its unhealthy splotchy color scheme to instead settle into a more conventional color spectrum and size range. Feeling optimistic about the plant, various Sihndar tried it across the continent and determined that while bitter, it was edible, with further properties as a decongestant uncovered by 120 AC. As time progressed, Eluhwa revealed its unique trait. Unlike most other Drowda Flora, unable to be grown beyond the Forbidden Continent, Eluhwa could and took root among the Banner Holds in Kathar lands, though it largely remains dismissed by much of the populace of the Dread Empire. Today, Eluhwa retains its role within Sihndar cuisine across Aloria and even among some of the more adventurous Kathar dishes of the Dread Empire.

Appearance

Eluhwa are medium-sized mushrooms that grow between one and four inches in height, with a medium width white stalk about half an inch wide at its base up reaching to a broad, multi-colored domed fungal cap. This cap can vary between individual specimens but generally glows blue with pale purple splotches beneath this glow. The more mutated varieties, now very rare, have a wholly purple cap yet almost throb with pale blue light while pale white strands crack out of the top-middle of the fungus.

Uses and Abilities

Eluhwa is a common food source for those living on Drowda, and among the Sihndar who live in the Dread Empire. It can be eaten raw or cooked to add to the taste, but its most common use is in Praeter Stew. It has a bitter taste, but this can be easily masked by other ingredients, and the substance is also useful as a natural remedy to decongest the body.

Trivia

  • Eluhwa supposedly glows brighter when Magic is used in their presence, but not when Mages are nearby.
  • Eluhwa makes up the so-called “Drowda Trifecta” of mushrooms; sweet Honey Balls, the bitter Eluhwa and the neutral, sometimes described as salty, Praeter Stew Horn.

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Writers HydraLana
Artists TotallyNotRose
Processors Acosmism, WaterDruppel, MantaRey, BillyTheScruffy
Last Editor HydraLana on 12/3/2021.

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