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As one should know from my earlier entries, Mancer Syndrome does not just effect the prime elements that we are familiar with. There are many other elements and niches that can lead to Mancer Syndrome, things that are outside of elements like fire, water and earth. We have already seen that beings like Apiaromancers and Psychomancers can exist, even though they do not wield magic that we would label as "elemental." This types of mancers are quite rare, as it involves a magic user to become consumed by this narrow field of specific magic. Many mages and sorcerers prefer broad types of magic, so that their arsenal is varied and their studies are vast. Not many wish to narrow down their field to such a slim margin. Thus, these specific mancers are not commonly created. One good example, is the Mycomancer.

Mycomancers are magic users who are obsessed with mushrooms and other fungi. Some may find an appeal to all plant life, but their number one favorite will be fungus every time. The use of magic with mushrooms is a very specific field, and one that does not see much use outside of potion brewing and medicine making. So rarely does one actually use their mana on fungus, that one has to wonder how they become infected by such an element. Some may use their mana to speed mushroom growth, or to try and make new species of fungus, but that should not reach the levels necessary for mutation. They can use their powers to control the fungi, but if they are not on a battlefield or fight, that ability sees little use. This as led to some scholars theorizing that certain breeds of fungus or mushroom may actually affect the natural mana when consumed or inhaled. Perhaps their spores or natural juices somehow infect the natural mana of the human body, and aid in the conversion of a Mycomancer. This would help explain some things, but at the same time, not much has been discovered to prove this. Regardless, I would still advise any magic users to be careful when consuming shrooms. It may not mutate you into a rotting corpse, but it may cause one to hallucinate and end up burning down half their school.

When those who study fungi become afflicted with Mancer Syndrome, they will become obsessed with the organisms to an unhealthy degree. An admiration for the organisms will occur, with the infected host seeing them as the perfect organisms. Any other plant, creature or being pales in comparison to the mighty fungi. The infected will begin to grow the fungus on everything around them, desiring their company at all times. Mass consumption of these organisms will commence, as they choose to only feed on what they can grow in their rotting gardens. The infected will reek of rot and decay, and hygiene goes right out the window. As time goes on and the sickness worsens, the fungi will appear to grow more and more on their body. At first they will sprout from their clothes, but eventually they will burst from their flesh and orifices. When one becomes fully consumed by the infection, they will have become more mushroom than man.

What emerges from the final transformation is a rotting corpse that is swallowed by fungal growth. Flesh will rot to a putrid liquid, bones will be exposed and organs may become simple vessels for fungus. Limbs will melt down to thin twigs, as their bodies become covered in large growths. Most of the time, their heads will develop mushroom caps themselves, covering their horrible rotted faces. The mushrooms and mold will have reached a point to where they are one with the mancer. Everything that bursts from their flesh is a part of them, all linked together by some organic network. Things like food and water will no longer be a concern for them, as they feed off the nutrients their overgrown bodies provide. All they will concerned about, at this point, is their beloved fungi.

When one becomes a full blown Mycomancer, they will do nothing but grow fungi. They can grow gardens as big as a village, and it still wouldn't be enough. They need to be fully surrounded by rot and mold, rearing and breeding new types to infest their gardens with. They will seek out isolated areas that will suit their needs, a place far away from the vile, ignorant humans. A nice place of dark dampness, so that their fungal beds can be "happy" in a perfect environment. That is another thing that will come from the transformation, an apparent "communication" with the fungi themselves. There is no way to tell if this is a real power, or if the mind is so far gone that they simply imagine the voices that talk to them. Mycomancers will do everything they can to provide for their fungal friends, making sure they get everything they need. If their beautiful gardens are endangered, they will not hesitate to unleash waves of rot and clouds of spores upon their enemies.

Due to their isolated nature, Mycomancers do not pose an immediate threat. It is only when their gardens begin to overflow towards civilization that you should begin to worry. Mycomancers do not care about humans or others, so if their flesh eating fungus gets loose in a town, they don't really think too much about it. In fact, they will usually take the fungus' side and get angry when the humans seek to exterminate them. That is another way a Mycomancer can become dangerous, if someone harms their fungal beds. If a band of adventurers or angry town folk torch their fungal friends, than the wrath of the Mycomancer will be unleashed. They will go after the offenders, looking to use their corpses as the fertilizer for their new breeding grounds.

When fighting a Mycomancer, one should make sure no skin is exposed. They rely on spores and mold to infest enemies, spreading throughout their bodies so that they may eat away from the inside. From their mouths, lungs or other exposed orifices, they can spray streams of liquid rot that can cause instant infection in any wound they touch. Mycomancers will also summon the help of their fungus when in battle, directing the devouring hordes to surround and assimilate those who defy them. So if you seek to fight one of these mancers, be sure to either get them away from their fungal beds or destroy them. The use of fire and ice can eliminate these breeding grounds with ease, so that you may focus on the main body. Heat and cold also helps when fighting the mancer head on, as they are vulnerable to these elements. Fire spells are especially useful for burning away the clouds of spores they release. This is critical for when you wound the mancer. Since they are consumed by fungi, any strike to their body will usually result in a splash of rot or a puff of spores. This is powerful ability that many forget about, and usually brings victory to the Mycomancer despite a losing battle. Some barbarian will lop their head off and call it a victory, only to get hosed down by the rotting blood that spurts from their stump. The Mycomancer will pull themselves back together, as the once victorious warrior melts into a pile of sludge. That brings up another point, as Mycomancers are practically immune to physical damage. Lop a limb off, run a spear through them or grind their head to a pulp, they will still fight back. The fungi is so prevalent within their bodies, that destruction of their head or organs will do nothing to them. To fully defeat them, you must burn them to ash or seal them in a tomb of rock or ice.

While Mycomancers can seem short sighted in their goals, they may be the one mancer class that has truly succeeded. Mycomancers seek to spread the growth of fungi and create a perfect world of mushroom and mold. Some say that this scenario would be the end of days, but others believe that they have already won. Though Mycomancers put a lot of care towards fungi, they do like plants. And what other species walks about this earth with such a pronounced head cap? Scholars and researchers have talked on end about this, but we believe that the dryad species may have been created by ancient Mycomancers? Their power over fungus could be strong enough to craft the species and bring them to life. How else would you explain their prevalence on this planet? What else would explain their amazing adaptability and their numerous sub-species? It makes perfect sense. Some Mycomancer, long ago, sought to make himself a companion, and thus created the dryads. Their kind then went forth and multiplied, coating the world with many different forms and kinds. It would explain why so little is known about their history or origins. The resemblance is also impossible to ignore. And maybe that is why they are so insufferably cheery and upbeat. Mycomancers are so enamored with their craft and kind, that they are just a bunch of grinning fools. Makes sense to me.....

Cavarious Shaid

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Another mancer updated!

Description
As one should know from my earlier entries, Mancer Syndrome does not just effect the prime elements that we are familiar with. There are many other elements and niches that can lead to Mancer Syndrome, things that are outside of elements like fire, water and earth. We have already seen that beings like Apiaromancers and Psychomancers can exist, even though they do not wield magic that we would label as "elemental." This types of mancers are quite rare, as it involves a magic user to become consumed by this narrow field of specific magic. Many mages and sorcerers prefer broad types of magic, so that their arsenal is varied and their studies are vast. Not many wish to narrow down their field to such a slim margin. Thus, these specific mancers are not commonly created. One good example, is the Mycomancer.

Mycomancers are magic users who are obsessed with mushrooms and other fungi. Some may find an appeal to all plant life, but their number one favorite will be fungus every time. The use of magic with mushrooms is a very specific field, and one that does not see much use outside of potion brewing and medicine making. So rarely does one actually use their mana on fungus, that one has to wonder how they become infected by such an element. Some may use their mana to speed mushroom growth, or to try and make new species of fungus, but that should not reach the levels necessary for mutation. They can use their powers to control the fungi, but if they are not on a battlefield or fight, that ability sees little use. This as led to some scholars theorizing that certain breeds of fungus or mushroom may actually affect the natural mana when consumed or inhaled. Perhaps their spores or natural juices somehow infect the natural mana of the human body, and aid in the conversion of a Mycomancer. This would help explain some things, but at the same time, not much has been discovered to prove this. Regardless, I would still advise any magic users to be careful when consuming shrooms. It may not mutate you into a rotting corpse, but it may cause one to hallucinate and end up burning down half their school.

When those who study fungi become afflicted with Mancer Syndrome, they will become obsessed with the organisms to an unhealthy degree. An admiration for the organisms will occur, with the infected host seeing them as the perfect organisms. Any other plant, creature or being pales in comparison to the mighty fungi. The infected will begin to grow the fungus on everything around them, desiring their company at all times. Mass consumption of these organisms will commence, as they choose to only feed on what they can grow in their rotting gardens. The infected will reek of rot and decay, and hygiene goes right out the window. As time goes on and the sickness worsens, the fungi will appear to grow more and more on their body. At first they will sprout from their clothes, but eventually they will burst from their flesh and orifices. When one becomes fully consumed by the infection, they will have become more mushroom than man.

What emerges from the final transformation is a rotting corpse that is swallowed by fungal growth. Flesh will rot to a putrid liquid, bones will be exposed and organs may become simple vessels for fungus. Limbs will melt down to thin twigs, as their bodies become covered in large growths. Most of the time, their heads will develop mushroom caps themselves, covering their horrible rotted faces. The mushrooms and mold will have reached a point to where they are one with the mancer. Everything that bursts from their flesh is a part of them, all linked together by some organic network. Things like food and water will no longer be a concern for them, as they feed off the nutrients their overgrown bodies provide. All they will concerned about, at this point, is their beloved fungi.

When one becomes a full blown Mycomancer, they will do nothing but grow fungi. They can grow gardens as big as a village, and it still wouldn't be enough. They need to be fully surrounded by rot and mold, rearing and breeding new types to infest their gardens with. They will seek out isolated areas that will suit their needs, a place far away from the vile, ignorant humans. A nice place of dark dampness, so that their fungal beds can be "happy" in a perfect environment. That is another thing that will come from the transformation, an apparent "communication" with the fungi themselves. There is no way to tell if this is a real power, or if the mind is so far gone that they simply imagine the voices that talk to them. Mycomancers will do everything they can to provide for their fungal friends, making sure they get everything they need. If their beautiful gardens are endangered, they will not hesitate to unleash waves of rot and clouds of spores upon their enemies.

Due to their isolated nature, Mycomancers do not pose an immediate threat. It is only when their gardens begin to overflow towards civilization that you should begin to worry. Mycomancers do not care about humans or others, so if their flesh eating fungus gets loose in a town, they don't really think too much about it. In fact, they will usually take the fungus' side and get angry when the humans seek to exterminate them. That is another way a Mycomancer can become dangerous, if someone harms their fungal beds. If a band of adventurers or angry town folk torch their fungal friends, than the wrath of the Mycomancer will be unleashed. They will go after the offenders, looking to use their corpses as the fertilizer for their new breeding grounds.

When fighting a Mycomancer, one should make sure no skin is exposed. They rely on spores and mold to infest enemies, spreading throughout their bodies so that they may eat away from the inside. From their mouths, lungs or other exposed orifices, they can spray streams of liquid rot that can cause instant infection in any wound they touch. Mycomancers will also summon the help of their fungus when in battle, directing the devouring hordes to surround and assimilate those who defy them. So if you seek to fight one of these mancers, be sure to either get them away from their fungal beds or destroy them. The use of fire and ice can eliminate these breeding grounds with ease, so that you may focus on the main body. Heat and cold also helps when fighting the mancer head on, as they are vulnerable to these elements. Fire spells are especially useful for burning away the clouds of spores they release. This is critical for when you wound the mancer. Since they are consumed by fungi, any strike to their body will usually result in a splash of rot or a puff of spores. This is powerful ability that many forget about, and usually brings victory to the Mycomancer despite a losing battle. Some barbarian will lop their head off and call it a victory, only to get hosed down by the rotting blood that spurts from their stump. The Mycomancer will pull themselves back together, as the once victorious warrior melts into a pile of sludge. That brings up another point, as Mycomancers are practically immune to physical damage. Lop a limb off, run a spear through them or grind their head to a pulp, they will still fight back. The fungi is so prevalent within their bodies, that destruction of their head or organs will do nothing to them. To fully defeat them, you must burn them to ash or seal them in a tomb of rock or ice.

While Mycomancers can seem short sighted in their goals, they may be the one mancer class that has truly succeeded. Mycomancers seek to spread the growth of fungi and create a perfect world of mushroom and mold. Some say that this scenario would be the end of days, but others believe that they have already won. Though Mycomancers put a lot of care towards fungi, they do like plants. And what other species walks about this earth with such a pronounced head cap? Scholars and researchers have talked on end about this, but we believe that the dryad species may have been created by ancient Mycomancers? Their power over fungus could be strong enough to craft the species and bring them to life. How else would you explain their prevalence on this planet? What else would explain their amazing adaptability and their numerous sub-species? It makes perfect sense. Some Mycomancer, long ago, sought to make himself a companion, and thus created the dryads. Their kind then went forth and multiplied, coating the world with many different forms and kinds. It would explain why so little is known about their history or origins. The resemblance is also impossible to ignore. And maybe that is why they are so insufferably cheery and upbeat. Mycomancers are so enamored with their craft and kind, that they are just a bunch of grinning fools. Makes sense to me.....

Cavarious Shaid

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Another mancer updated!