S.P.O.R.E (Sporeling Protection Organisation and Reclamation Effort)

## **The Sporeling Protection Organisation and Reclamation Effort (S.P.O.R.E)**

*The Sporeling Protection Organisation and Reclamation Effort has been an active organisation since the reopening of the Dark Portal and the Outland Campaign that followed. This prestigious organisation started with an off-shoot branch of the Cenarion Expedition, dedicated to assisting the Sporeggar and maintaining diplomatic ties. It has since grown into a full organisation itself dedicated to all aspects of the Sporeggar people. It now sees to defensive assistance of the population, diplomatic representation for the Sporeggar on Outland, Draenor and Azeroth. Research of the Zangarmarsh biological field and finally safeguarding the future of the Sporeggar.*

*This information guide will walk you through all aspects of the Sporeling Protection Organisation and Reclamation Effort’s cause as well as detailed analysis of the Sporeggar people and their way of life.*

### ***The Organisation itself***

*After the Outland Campaign had come to a close the Cenarion Expedition started to pull much of its resources off Outland. A group of dedicated druids and local adventurers had come to the conclusion that diplomatic ties with all of Outland had to be maintained and none of them could forget the efforts of the Sporeggar.*

*An agreement between Tulzan of the nearby Darkspear village and Druid Erasmus Lightgrove of the Cenarion Expedition led to the formation of the organisation within Shattrath City. While a humble start for their efforts they assisted in the refugee crisis aftermath and supporting returning Sporeggar to their home. Such selfless attitude attracted a number of visitors and locals of Shattrath city and even of the Sporeggar people themselves. It was with this that donations and funding from charitable souls gave way to a wider field of the organisation. An embassy was established within Zangarmarsh under the original group. The Sporeling Protection Association, over time this partnership bloomed. Protection from local threats was a priority. However, with the joining of a number of biological researchers a whole new field was opened up. The study of the Zangarmarsh Biology itself.*

*The Cataclysm had rocked Azeroth and changed so much, but little were people aware of was the biological shift in the region of the Blasted Lands. Life has sprang to the region in a twisted state, this was reported back to the Association at the time and an expedition was funded to make resident in the village of Surwich. For something truly remarkable had happened, the Zangar spores had influenced a small patch of the now twisted glade. Mushrooms had grown and over time and observation, creatures known only previous to the Zangarmarsh region had been sighted. With this news the Association realised one great truth, there was more to discover about the Sporeggar and their home.*

*The Sporeling Protection Organisation and Reclamation Effort was born. With a research base in Surwich and their continued efforts in Outland it was this leap forward that led to the effort to spread news of their discoveries. Sporeling volunteers and members of the Organisation were paired up to head into Azeroth and raise awareness and bring additional funding for the Organisation. This began with Trazik Darkbolt, a Goblin who took Wilson a Sporeling into Azeroth. This was a success, and since then additional representatives have been sent out, a partnership grew between Trazik and a Gnome called Lyra Steamsmith, who now lead the Azeroth diplomatic efforts from within the Horde and Alliance.*

*Draenor, a look into the past and answers revealed. The Organisation rushed to send a new expedition to this new and yet old world. Insights into the origin of the Zangar region have been discovered, a relationship between the native Podling species and the Sporeggar of Outland. Sightings of the early stages of the Sporeggar lifecycle and their relationship with the mushroom kingdom they will come to inhabit. Including historical surveys into the very origin of the primals of Draenor and their relationship with the “Sporemounds” of old legend.*

*After the closing of the connection to Draenor. Research samples and personnel were pulled out of Embaari Village and bought back to Surwich of which became the main office on Azeroth for communication and coordination. Research samples include some of the Zangar spores and live subjects with Podlings being the primary group for study. With the Mag'har joining the Horde and bringing along some of the Draenor wildlife with them. Efforts have been made to assess the updated information from these Orcs of what happened over the 35 years on Draenor since.*

### ***Biography of the Sporeggar***

*Description:*

*Sporelings are small beings roughly at adult size above of that of a Goblin or Gnome. They have a fungal origination point and very much differ based on their environmental upbringing. From what we know their colourings come from the levels of nutrients in the area they grew from and the status of the spores. Safe to say they often range from a blue-green colourings with often many turning shades of violet or purple even.*

*They have developed the ability of unhindered speech most likely from dealings with local groups in the Zangarmarsh region and infrequent adventurers. Little is known if they have their own native tongue or other forms of more subtle communication. They are normally found with a peaceful nature but that doesn't mean they are easily pushed around. With constant threats to their homeland they can be unwary of newcomers and have some form of organised fighting ability.*

*There exists another variation of Sporeling, the Sporelok. They are more a cave dwelling type found in the Zangarmarsh region and seem to have adapted to their more sheltered environment with darker blue colourings and possible more violent with their attacks constant with Bog Giants.*

### ***Social Attributes:***

*A common misconception of the Sporeggar people is their intelligence and even status as a civilised people. Yet if one was to travel to their main home in the Zangarmarsh region you would be amazed. Speech is not the only thing they have mastered, from our time among them we see evidence of architectural ability in building upstanding homes out of local fungal matter. They have a economic system using their own currency of Glowcap mushrooms, a locally found product that they are quite fond of. Evidence of goods from other settlements suggests a trading system so familiarity with traditional currencies can be expected.*

*Most amazingly, they have a system of agriculture that would not be foreign to Humans or Dwarves. They grow mushrooms which best suit their biology in lines and have implemented traded ideas to better harvest them.*

### ***Social Structure:***

*Little is known of their society and how it works, we have evidence and dealings with one Sporeling in particular who is known as a "Primus" among the community. From the moment they are grown from the spawning glen close to their community they are beset upon by Bog Giants. It would seem from our research that the community has set roles in society, many are "Preservers" and wield deadly staff weapons and move in an organised military fashion. Others seem to be "Harvesters" they work upon large spore like structures most likely looking over the "Sprouts" and seeing to food for the community. Evidence suggests they do not limit themselves to fungal matter for food and also eat local fish from what we see in the settlement.*

*Other groups in their society are not easily visible, though we can speculate at a trader group and those taming the local wildlife. A well known "pet tamer" known as Ras'an is an example of their ability to have control over local wildlife. They are also not entirely vengeful upon the Bog Giant population, a well known figure again is "Fhwoor" who seems to have grown a liking to the Sporelings and is a visible deterrent to attackers. There exists a system of trade with other Sporeling settlements such as the Sporelok.*

### ***Threats:***

*The main obvious threat is of the local Bog Giants, large fungal creatures who feast upon Sporelings. They have suffered some setbacks and now pick only patrol groups or those alone than being able to invade the full settlement. Another threat which we face upon Azeroth is of Naga. Remnants of old, there still exists some Naga upon Outland to this day preying upon the peoples of the Zangarmarsh Region. A more insidious evil is thieves, during the night there have been incidents of people stealing the "Sprouts" and raising them as fighters in sick battles. To the north of them, ogres have been known to prey upon them as well.*

### ***Relations with Others:***

*The Sporeling people are normally unwary of any wandering adventurers but are open to negotiation easily enough when proven of their allied commitment. They also seem to have dealings across Outland known to be found often in Shattrath City where they do a lot of their trade. Nearby settlements such as Zabra'jin and Telredor seem to be on peaceful terms often providing shared defence of the Sporeling people.*

### ***How can you help the cause?***

*There are many ways you can help the Sporeling Protection Organisation and Reclamation Efforts most noble work. The easiest way is to talk about it, spread the word so others know of their work. However, a more effective way to assist is donations. The Organisation is fully reliant on donations from charitable souls such as yourselves. However there is one final way you can assist us. Join us.*

*The Sporeling Protection Organisation and Reclamation Effort needs all kinds of people to help the cause. Those skilled in arms and a wish for adventure may find roles on expeditions in Outland. Those knowledgeable in plant life may find an exciting career in the research field exploring the secrets of our close neighbour world of Outland. Gift with speaking with people? Join the Azeroth representative and diplomatic efforts raising the profile of S.P.O.R.E and the Sporeggar people across Azeroth.*

*Embassies from which information can be found are located in The Exodar or the Echo Isles. Our headquarters are located in Shattrath with additional research outpost in Surwich Please speak to any of our Azeroth diplomats if you wish for additional information. Or send a letter to Trazik Darkbolt in Orgrimmar or Lyra Steamsmith in New Tinkertown.*