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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Myconid Grove ==<br />
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The '''Myconid Grove''' is a vast bioluminescent cavern located in the middle levels of [[Garmok's Mine]], home to a peaceful colony of [[Myconid|myconids]]—intelligent fungal beings who tend their groves in the deep places of the world.<br />
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=== Description ===<br />
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The Myconid Grove is bathed in gentle, colorful light from countless bioluminescent mushrooms. Large fungi of various types grow throughout the space, including shriekers (alarm fungi) and violet fungus. The chamber creates a surreal and beautiful environment, with glowing colors dancing across the cave walls and ceiling.<br />
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The grove serves as both home and sanctuary for the myconid colony, who carefully tend the fungal ecosystem that sustains them.<br />
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=== Geography ===<br />
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The cavern is located in the transitional zone between the worked dwarven passages of [[Garmok's Mine]]'s upper levels and the natural caves that descend into the [[Underdark]]. This unfortunate position makes it a major thoroughfare for creatures moving between the surface and the deep [[Underdark]].<br />
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=== History ===<br />
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The grove was once larger and more prosperous, but was attacked by the black dragon [[Voaraghamanthar]], who destroyed much of it and killed many adults and children. This traumatic event left deep scars on the surviving [[Myconid|myconids]], particularly the [[Myconid Sovereign]].<br />
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When [[Deez Nuts]] brought news that [[Voaraghamanthar]] had been slain, the [[Myconid Sovereign]] experienced overwhelming joy and relief, sharing the news with his colony through rapport spores.<br />
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=== Current Status ===<br />
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The grove continues to serve as a thoroughfare between the surface and the deeper [[Underdark]], with raiders, traders, and dangerous creatures constantly passing through. The [[Myconid|myconids]] wish for a way to be left alone but don't know how to reroute the traffic or close off their cave.<br />
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[[Deez Nuts]] promised to investigate possible solutions, including finding or creating alternate routes that would allow Underdark travelers to bypass the peaceful fungal colony.<br />
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=== Notable NPCs ===<br />
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* '''[[Myconid Sovereign]]''' - Leader of the myconid colony<br />
* '''Myconid Sprouts''' - Young myconid children, presented to [[Deez Nuts]] as a gesture of trust<br />
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=== Rapport Spores ===<br />
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The [[Myconid|myconids]] communicate through rapport spores, which grant temporary telepathy to those within the cloud. This allows for intuitive communication of thoughts, feelings, and intentions as concepts rather than language. The [[Myconid Sovereign]] used these spores to share his traumatic memories of [[Voaraghamanthar]]'s attack and later his joy at the dragon's death.<br />
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=== Quests & Events ===<br />
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* [[Session 45 - The Mind Gobbler]] - [[Deez Nuts]] discovered the grove, met the [[Myconid Sovereign]], learned about the dragon attack, and promised to help find a solution to the traffic problem<br />
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=== Nearby Locations ===<br />
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* [[Garmok's Mine]] - The grove is located within the mine complex<br />
* [[Underdark]] - The grove connects to deeper Underdark passages<br />
* [[Ilra]]'s Study - Located in tunnels accessible from near the grove<br />
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