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Liam has gotten into a bit of an argument with Scarab about said fungus when they have to go through it with him accompanying them on their journey. The fungus wouldn’t infect him (his kind may look like bugs but they’re they’re shapeshifters) but Liam has seen what it does to insect people and hates the thought of Scarab winding up like them. Cordyceps in Bug World is common in certain areas, mostly near sections of giant fungal forests. It doesn’t infect humans, or most mutants changed by the mushroom war toxic wastes. It does 100% infect the giant humanoid insects changed my Myriaxanthus’ primordial magic however. It’s not frequent- but those that choose to live near the fungus forest have high infection rates. You’d think, “why do some insect folk choose to live near there if there’s a high fatality rate because of it?” Other mushrooms tasty- a more elaborate explanation: Generations of insect people have history of farming safer fungus, and just simply live with the risks! Some, however few, species have developed a natural immunity to the fungal take over- but not many boast the same ability. Healthier and younger insect folk have more likely instances of their antibodies neutralizing the spores on the other hand. So older or sick bugs living near it tend to be the most frequent infected. Those on the outskirts of the fungal forests that get infected, slowly start to forget things. Until all the remains is the urge to go into the fungus filled forest and climb to the highest point. Those infected wandering into the forest are allowed in without a fuss by the guards. It’s a painful thing to go through for infected, but said pain diminishes when within the depths of the forest.

Liam has gotten into a bit of an argument with Scarab about said fungus when they have to go through it with him accompanying them on their journey. The fungus wouldn’t infect him (his kind may look like bugs but they’re they’re shapeshifters) but Liam has seen what it does to insect people and hates the thought of Scarab winding up like them. Cordyceps in Bug World is common in certain areas, mostly near sections of giant fungal forests. It doesn’t infect humans, or most mutants changed by the mushroom war toxic wastes. It does 100% infect the giant humanoid insects changed my Myriaxanthus’ primordial magic however. It’s not frequent- but those that choose to live near the fungus forest have high infection rates. You’d think, “why do some insect folk choose to live near there if there’s a high fatality rate because of it?” Other mushrooms tasty- a more elaborate explanation: Generations of insect people have history of farming safer fungus, and just simply live with the risks! Some, however few, species have developed a natural immunity to the fungal take over- but not many boast the same ability. Healthier and younger insect folk have more likely instances of their antibodies neutralizing the spores on the other hand. So older or sick bugs living near it tend to be the most frequent infected. Those on the outskirts of the fungal forests that get infected, slowly start to forget things. Until all the remains is the urge to go into the fungus filled forest and climb to the highest point. Those infected wandering into the forest are allowed in without a fuss by the guards. It’s a painful thing to go through for infected, but said pain diminishes when within the depths of the forest.

It’s not very studied by the denizens of Bug World, but its all agreed that allowing them passage within the forest is the kinder (and safer) option because of the numbness gained for those slowly growing the new mushrooms breaking out of their bodies. Best for them to got to the forest instead of sprouting new "forests" from their corpse. It’s very common with the ants farming edible fungus living nearby. Depending on the progression of the infection, some can still slightly recognize and communicate with other’s passing by. Mostly simple gestures and words, like “hello”, “go this way” “dangerous” and a very, very common word said by infected “goodbye”. The spires of mushrooms tower high, and if looked closed enough at, bare shapes of those unfortunate to get infected, now completely consumed by the fungus. Liam hates mushrooms because of this, and will never eat any despite what anyone says if they’re safe eat. This paranoia sticks with their Cosmic self too! And also, despite their phobia, they have to traverse through said forests to deliver packages occasionally to the mushroom farms. The hate it- but it’s their job and they gotta do it. Especially when only non-insectoid couriers are allowed passage through. It makes them really sad when they pass by any unfortunate insect aimlessly wandering about though. The outfit Liam is wearing is co-made by the Fire and Candy Kingdoms! The insides keep the wearer cool, while the outer is hot enough to incinerate any floating spores that come in contact with it. It’s a requirement for all couriers seeking passage at checkpoints through fungal forests.

It’s not very studied by the denizens of Bug World, but its all agreed that allowing them passage within the forest is the kinder (and safer) option because of the numbness gained for those slowly growing the new mushrooms breaking out of their bodies. Best for them to got to the forest instead of sprouting new "forests" from their corpse. It’s very common with the ants farming edible fungus living nearby. Depending on the progression of the infection, some can still slightly recognize and communicate with other’s passing by. Mostly simple gestures and words, like “hello”, “go this way” “dangerous” and a very, very common word said by infected “goodbye”. The spires of mushrooms tower high, and if looked closed enough at, bare shapes of those unfortunate to get infected, now completely consumed by the fungus. Liam hates mushrooms because of this, and will never eat any despite what anyone says if they’re safe eat. This paranoia sticks with their Cosmic self too! And also, despite their phobia, they have to traverse through said forests to deliver packages occasionally to the mushroom farms. The hate it- but it’s their job and they gotta do it. Especially when only non-insectoid couriers are allowed passage through. It makes them really sad when they pass by any unfortunate insect aimlessly wandering about though. The outfit Liam is wearing is co-made by the Fire and Candy Kingdoms! The insides keep the wearer cool, while the outer is hot enough to incinerate any floating spores that come in contact with it. It’s a requirement for all couriers seeking passage at checkpoints through fungal forests.

Said checkpoints surround a one mile radius of the fungal forests and are managed by the Fire Kingdom! There’s Death warning signs outside of the literal fire wall for precautions during high winds. When gusts of winds kick up the guards stationed there flare up the said fire wall installations and keep the flames up and running until it calms down. They also do “trimming” to the towers of mushrooms- they can’t exceed the height of the fire wall (which gets pretty high up in the sky!) It’s especially dangerous (for bug people at least but any person with spores getting on their clothing can spread it unintentionally) to be near during rainstorms. So hives and towns don’t tend to be near any of the farming areas at all. Even the giant golden beasts tend to avoid the fungal forests!

Said checkpoints surround a one mile radius of the fungal forests and are managed by the Fire Kingdom! There’s Death warning signs outside of the literal fire wall for precautions during high winds. When gusts of winds kick up the guards stationed there flare up the said fire wall installations and keep the flames up and running until it calms down. They also do “trimming” to the towers of mushrooms- they can’t exceed the height of the fire wall (which gets pretty high up in the sky!) It’s especially dangerous (for bug people at least but any person with spores getting on their clothing can spread it unintentionally) to be near during rainstorms. So hives and towns don’t tend to be near any of the farming areas at all. Even the giant golden beasts tend to avoid the fungal forests!

62) Cordyceps (Bug World Lore)

The run down of how Cordyceps works in Liam's world! More lore stuff in the ALTs :)
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