Shroomfolk

Shroomfolk, also referred to as Mysiteka in Álaki, are a race of humanoid sentient fungus native to the caves and underground of Talasi. They are mostly human-looking, except for the large mushroom caps on their heads. Shroomfolk traditionally dress in veils, ribbons, and long coats that cover most of their entire bodies, although they have broadened many aspects of their lives after being introduced to the surface-world by Cole (In-game name ColeTheKeeper), King of the Empire of Beepeck. They currently reside in the town of Volta, inside the State of Voltaria. 
The Shroomfolk worship Mysitemytera, translating to "Mushroom Mother" in Traveler's Tongue. She is described as a caring, motherly god of compassion and nature who serves as one of the Queen Bee's Workers. All Shroomfolk were born from the Mother, and communicate to her through the Shroomfolk's innate spiritual and dream-related magical properties. Many Shroomfolk practice their own brand of Shamanry, which holds many different customs, beliefs, etc.
== First Contact ==
The first recorded encounter with a Shroomfolk was in Talasi, when Cole, leader of Beepeck, discovered large mushrooms growing from out of the earth on his land east of the capital, and bordering the city of Las Begaz, currently known as Beesaka. Cole, perplexed by the sudden appearance of the strangely large fungi, decided to investigate. There, he met the yet-to-be named Shroomfolk, Crusader (In-game name cakecrusaderr), staring at his reflection in riverwater. The two locked eyes, and stared at each other from opposite sides of the Voltaria Rivera; this was the first time Crusader had met another race, and the first time Cole had met a Shroomfolk. Crusader, equally terrified and excited, attempted to converse with Cole, though Cole could not understand his native tongue. Either way, Cole befriended the Shroomfolk, and stayed a while to observe this previously unheard of race in their sprawling underground town. The two quickly made acquaintances, and discovered a basic way to communicate through hand movements and simple words from each other's languages. 
However, at the same time, a gang of bandits were travelling through the fields, and bumped into Cole and Crusader. The team of mercs and sly tricksters believed they could acquire quite the fortune from ransoming Cole, and selling Crusader into the underground trade. A battle ensued, wherein both teams put up a fierce fight. Cole took out the majority of the thieves with his sword and armor, whilst Crusader frantically defended himself with wood bark as arm bracers, as he had never fought another living being before. Crusader was critically wounded, but Cole saved his life. Crusader believed that he was forever indebted to Cole for saving him, so he vowed to protect Cole and his people with his life. Cole knew that Crusader was a true friend, and that he would never force him to lay down his life for his, but he also knew that Crusader wasn't adjusted to how cruel the surface-world could be, and needed protection. 
So, on that day, Cole knighted the humble Shroomfolk, and took his people under his wing. "A mighty crusader, you shall be." Cole said, as he lowered his sword on each of his shoulders. The Shroomfolk became quickly attached to the title "Crusader", and made it his new "human name".
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