Blaze Cap

Blazecap: The Blazecap is a type of fungus most-related to the Ironwood family, this type of mushroom grows in various sizes in small clusters around the base of various trees, roots, and other larger flora (particularly over the roots of the Ore-Vine). The Blazecap is a stocky wide-capped fungus which absorbs fire essence from the air like a sponge, creating a soft orange luminescent glow on its' underside. This glow is amplified by the occasional release of bright fiery spores which float through the air; very few of these spores take root however, often loosing the majority of their essence before-hand, those which do take root grow into new Blazecaps.

Those Blazecaps which grow directly on the roots of Ore-Vines or other molten-ore roots are capable of siphoning out impurities such as sediment, sand, and the like — these impurities condense into a fine mineral-rich powder which—by nature – becomes infused with fire and earth essences. This powder is either dispersed beneath the mushroom fertilizing the soil in the surrounding area, or continuously condensed in the small porous material in the mushroom's cap, hardening on the outer edge, These hardened shells continue to grow with the pores until finally being pushed out onto the top of the cap as a hardened, essence-infused Fire Pearl. These pearls are an opaque orange-red which glow with a soft red hue. While able to withstand some force these pearls are still quite fragile and, upon breaking, release a small but potent burst of energy capable of igniting materials. However, in the hands of an enchanter, alchemist, and/or jeweler these pearls can be used to craft incredibly useful potions, items, clothing and/or jewelry. The length of time required to create a Fire Pearl in addition to their short existence in the presence of native wildlife make them quite rare.