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|image = praeter.png
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|commonname      = Salphwand, Shadow Potato
|commonname      = Salphwand, Shadow Potato
|classification  = Fungi  
|classification  = [[Fungi]]
|origins        = [[Drowdar]]
|origins        = [[Drowda]]
|habitat        = Mountains  
|habitat        = Mountains
|commonuse      = Culinary
|commonuse      = Culinary
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Praeter Stew Horn is a fungus native to [[Drowda]] with an ancient history dating back to the [[Drovv]] of the north, who consumed the fungi as part of their everyday diet. Though the [[Fifth Void Invasion]] took many things away, it instead added one effect to the fungi, the power of aiding digestion. Quick to grow and easy to eat raw, but often used in soup by the ergonomic [[Drowdar]], the Stew Horn has become a key part of their diet. Unfortunately, it is also the crucial part of several other animals’ diets, such as the [[Norlda]], which has brought the two life forms into violent contact more times than can be counted.
Praeter Stew Horn is a fungus native to [[Drowda]] with an ancient history dating back to the [[Drovv]] of the north, who consumed the fungi as part of their everyday diet. Though the [[Void Invasion]] took many things away, it also added one effect to this particular type of fungus; the power of aiding digestion. Quick to grow and easy to eat raw, but often used in soup by the ergonomic [[Sihndar]], the Stew Horn has become a key part of their diet. Unfortunately, it is also a crucial part of several other animals’ diets, such as the [[Norlda]], which has brought many creatures into violent contact more times than can be counted.


==History==
==History==
Praeter Stew Horn was well known in ancient times, though only as the primary foodstuff of the Drovv people found to the north of the [[Elven Empire]]. Its appearance at that time was far more appealing, growing in ovular clusters in the mountains. When the Fifth Void Invasion came, the fungus curiously only suffered adverse effects to its appearance as it became gnarled, while the inside reportedly remained the same. Following the [[Cataclysm]] and the [[Cults of Dronnal]] moving to Drowda (the only location the fungus could now be found), the fungus became known once again. With time, knowledge about the fungi grew, and it was discovered that the plant aided in digestion and was harmless to the Drow. It is unknown if the Drovv people knew of this effect or if the Cataclysm gave the plant this ability, though some scattered records claim the Drovv's term for the fungus meant “aid for the inside.” Due to the isolation of Drowda as a whole, the plant has not been diminished in numbers for years and like many other Drowda flora, attempts to cultivate it elsewhere have failed (though these attempts were years ago when [[Regalia]] first made contact with them). Today, the flora is now a staple of Drowdar cooking, especially in soups as that method is the best way to help spread the plant’s effects over the largest group possible.
Praeter Stew Horn was well known in early times as a primary food of the Drovv people found to the north of the [[Allorn Empire]]. Its appearance at the time was far more appealing, growing in clusters in the mountains with a smoother surface and ovular shape. It also tended to be exported south as an exotic culinary ingredient enjoyed by the [[Altalar]] of [[Ithania]] and others beyond. When the [[Fifth Void Invasion]] came, the fungus curiously only suffered adverse effects to its appearance, becoming gnarled while the inside reportedly remained the same. The [[Cult of Dronnal]] recorded this change and the substance proved invaluable as part of what was likely the last meal of the great army of the Allorn who arrived to combat the [[Void]]. In the wake of the [[Cataclysm]] and the emergence of the Sihndar [[Race]], those transformed by the leaking energies of the damaged [[Veil]] still know the knowledge of the Drovv, and knew to trust the hostile-looking but nutritious Praeter Stew Horn. With time, the fungus’ ability to aid in digestion was rediscovered, though it is unknown if the trait was a result of Essence mutation or had naturally been part of the plant since its ancient days. Its production took a significant hit when Alamat erupted into a firestorm, destroying many natural outcroppings of the substance. Fortunately for the Sihndar, soon after, interactions with external Races and efforts by other Xasters saw the production of the Stew Horn almost double in the span of a decade. While the spread of the Sihndar has seen shipments of the material leave Drowda with increasing frequency, the high population of the substance is unlikely to change as the Horn remains a staple of Sihndar cooking, especially in soups as that method is the best way to help spread the plant’s effects over the largest group possible.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
The Praeter Stew Horn is a twisted grey fungus in the shape of a gnarled horn coated in a thick, shell-like skin. This skin contains a fleshy, meaty inside with a potato-like taste. The meaty inside is colored light blue with glints of purple if held up to the light. The fungi grows in clumps at high altitudes, often in caves or rock niches but also on corpses.
The Praeter Stew Horn is a twisted grey fungus that stands anywhere between three inches and a foot in height. It has the shape of a gnarled, slightly curled horn coated in a thick, dull grey-brown shell-like skin. This skin hides a fleshy, meaty inside with a potato-like taste. The meaty inside is colored light blue with glints of purple if held up to the light. The fungi grow in clumps at high altitudes, usually in caves or rock niches but can also be found on corpses.


==Uses and Abilities==
==Uses and Abilities==
Praeter Stew Horn can aid in the digestion process, which is important for the martial Drow to maintain physical prowess and a healthy existence. The fungi is commonly added to stew, giving it its trademark name, but it can also be eaten raw though when done so, it has a discernibly starchy taste and tough texture.
Praeter Stew Horn can aid in the digestion process, which is important for the martial Sihndar to maintain physical prowess and healthy existence. The fungus is commonly added to stews, giving it its trademark name, but it can also be eaten raw. When eaten raw, it has a discernibly starchy taste and tough texture.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The shell of the Praeter is rather disgusting, but some have taken to leaving it to dry and then drawing or cutting into it as a crude, temporary sculpture.
*The shell of the Praeter is rather disgusting, but some have taken to leaving it to dry and then drawing or cutting into it as a crude, temporary sculpture.
*The Norlda of Drowda are eager consumers of the Stew Horn, as the Void mutations caused by the Fifth Void Invasion weakened their digestive tract in favor of poison resistance. This weakness is sometimes used by the Drowdar to lure the animals into traps, but more often the two groups fight over patches of the fungi.
*The Norlda of Drowda are eager consumers of the Stew Horn, as the Void mutations caused by the Fifth Void Invasion weakened their digestive tract in favor of poison resistance. This weakness is sometimes used by Sihndar hunters to lure the animals into traps, but more often the two groups fight over patches of the fungi.
*Praeter Stew Horn is often compared to a hard-shelled potato by Drowdar trying to explain it to other races.
*Praeter Stew Horn is often compared to a hard-shelled potato by Sihndar trying to explain it to other Races.
{{Flora}}
{{Flora}}
{{Accreditation
{{Accreditation
|Writers = HydraLana
|Writers = HydraLana
|Artists = Betterer
|Artists = Betterer
|Processors = Enkiduu
|Processors = Acosmism, WaterDruppel, MantaRey
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[[category:Flora]] [[category:Fungi]] [[category:Drowda Flora]]

Revision as of 20:44, 18 July 2022

Praeter Stew Horn
Praeter.png
Flora
Official Name Praeter Stew Horn
Common Name Salphwand, Shadow Potato
Classification Fungi
Common Use Culinary
Origins Drowda
Habitat Mountains

Praeter Stew Horn is a fungus native to Drowda with an ancient history dating back to the Drovv of the north, who consumed the fungi as part of their everyday diet. Though the Void Invasion took many things away, it also added one effect to this particular type of fungus; the power of aiding digestion. Quick to grow and easy to eat raw, but often used in soup by the ergonomic Sihndar, the Stew Horn has become a key part of their diet. Unfortunately, it is also a crucial part of several other animals’ diets, such as the Norlda, which has brought many creatures into violent contact more times than can be counted.

History

Praeter Stew Horn was well known in early times as a primary food of the Drovv people found to the north of the Allorn Empire. Its appearance at the time was far more appealing, growing in clusters in the mountains with a smoother surface and ovular shape. It also tended to be exported south as an exotic culinary ingredient enjoyed by the Altalar of Ithania and others beyond. When the Fifth Void Invasion came, the fungus curiously only suffered adverse effects to its appearance, becoming gnarled while the inside reportedly remained the same. The Cult of Dronnal recorded this change and the substance proved invaluable as part of what was likely the last meal of the great army of the Allorn who arrived to combat the Void. In the wake of the Cataclysm and the emergence of the Sihndar Race, those transformed by the leaking energies of the damaged Veil still know the knowledge of the Drovv, and knew to trust the hostile-looking but nutritious Praeter Stew Horn. With time, the fungus’ ability to aid in digestion was rediscovered, though it is unknown if the trait was a result of Essence mutation or had naturally been part of the plant since its ancient days. Its production took a significant hit when Alamat erupted into a firestorm, destroying many natural outcroppings of the substance. Fortunately for the Sihndar, soon after, interactions with external Races and efforts by other Xasters saw the production of the Stew Horn almost double in the span of a decade. While the spread of the Sihndar has seen shipments of the material leave Drowda with increasing frequency, the high population of the substance is unlikely to change as the Horn remains a staple of Sihndar cooking, especially in soups as that method is the best way to help spread the plant’s effects over the largest group possible.

Appearance

The Praeter Stew Horn is a twisted grey fungus that stands anywhere between three inches and a foot in height. It has the shape of a gnarled, slightly curled horn coated in a thick, dull grey-brown shell-like skin. This skin hides a fleshy, meaty inside with a potato-like taste. The meaty inside is colored light blue with glints of purple if held up to the light. The fungi grow in clumps at high altitudes, usually in caves or rock niches but can also be found on corpses.

Uses and Abilities

Praeter Stew Horn can aid in the digestion process, which is important for the martial Sihndar to maintain physical prowess and healthy existence. The fungus is commonly added to stews, giving it its trademark name, but it can also be eaten raw. When eaten raw, it has a discernibly starchy taste and tough texture.

Trivia

  • The shell of the Praeter is rather disgusting, but some have taken to leaving it to dry and then drawing or cutting into it as a crude, temporary sculpture.
  • The Norlda of Drowda are eager consumers of the Stew Horn, as the Void mutations caused by the Fifth Void Invasion weakened their digestive tract in favor of poison resistance. This weakness is sometimes used by Sihndar hunters to lure the animals into traps, but more often the two groups fight over patches of the fungi.
  • Praeter Stew Horn is often compared to a hard-shelled potato by Sihndar trying to explain it to other Races.

Accreditation
Writers HydraLana
Artists Betterer
Processors Acosmism, WaterDruppel, MantaRey
Last Editor HydraLana on 07/18/2022.

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