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Serukian Caverns

The Serukian Caverns are a series of complex tunnels tracing the route of mycelial growth underneath the Serukian Shroom. The mycelial metraphite morphotype call these tunnels home; around a mile underground the earth opens up into grandiose caverns, majestic buildings carved out of rock and soil.

Terraforming of these caverns has greatly weakened the land the Serukian Shroom stands upon. Minor tremors follow every city expansion, concerning city officials and citizens alike.

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Hyphaura

Hyphaura is the underground city filling the Serukian Caverns. Built on the mycelium, it is the most densely populated settlement on Ivucarro, with more than two million inhabitants in just twenty square kilometres.

The Serukian Shroom itself perches atop a large plateau deep within the Prismatic Fields. This megashroom doesn't share the bedazzled properties of its region, instead it stands like a golden statue, giving the local atmosphere an alluring golden hue.

The mycelial infrastructure underneath the mushroom is what forms these caverns. Thick white roots tear through the ground causing existing caverns to collapse in on each other, creating even larger caves.

These gigantic caverns are illuminated with glowing plants and bioluminescent algaes floating in the air. Thick mosses, lichens, and vines cling to the walls, concealing tunnels leading to deeper caves.

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Thank you Amélie I. S. Debruyne for the idea!


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Dec 30, 2022 22:59 by Starfarer Theta

So, this seemed like the place to develop my knowledge and understanding of mycelial (having to do with fungus and the like) systems. The reason being that there is a Serukian Shroom on the planet Ivucarro, and a whole cavern system underneath it. The caves are a part of the Serukian along with an impressive root system stretching tends of miles in any direction. I am looking forward to having a look at such an enormous lifeform up close.   Heard that metraphites known as mycelials have constructed a city within the cave system. These people live as one with the Serukian according to this text. I am very excited to get to know a people who are so closely tied to a single location. They say that a rolling stone gathers no moss, so what has this particular stone been able to gather I wonder. They also say the great mushroom is beneficial to the surrounding ecosystem so will be looking into exactly how that is achieved. I have a crazy idea to go with it related to my main problem but will keep to myself for the time being. Don't want to seem too crazy too soon.   I arrived at the caves, and not sure for how long I will try to find the city. A loud shrilling noise has cut my sleep twice now. My previous guide, who couldn't accompany me here because of reasons, left me a book that explains some of the wildlife I will come across here. Thinking its the shrill beetle that's making all that noise. Also the back-scratchers are their own special brand of annoying. Will persist a little longer and hope that isn't too foolish.   Found it. - Nemo, World Traveler

Jun 27, 2025 12:42 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

MYCELIAL TUNNELS

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