Illustration of two broad, flat mushrooms that are glowing a warm golden color.
Safety Rating: Beneficial.
Environment: This fungus is most common in tropical forests, but can also be found in temperate forests.
Details: The mushrooms of this bioluminescent fungus shed a bright light that makes them convenient to use for nighttime illumination in those regions where they grow well. Night Light Fungus grows on decaying wood, so long term use of this fungus depends on providing it with a sufficient food supply. While wild Night Light Fungus glows green, a number of varieties that glow different colors have been bred.
Inspiration: This fungus was inspired by the different species of bioluminescent fungi in our world. They glow brighter in the night (increased glowing is triggered by the drop in temperature at night). The wood itself glows faintly.
Night Light Fungus is part of the Crossroads Setting for the tabletop role-playing game, Magic Goes Awry. Click here to go to the list of wild and whimsical magical plants from the Land of Crossroads.
