Circle of the Saprophytes

The Circle of the Saprophytes is dedicated to the often-underappreciated decomposers and fungi in the natural world. They understand the vital role these organisms play in breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients, ensuring the health and balance of ecosystems.

Tenets of Faith

Honor the Cycle: Recognize and respect the cycle of life, death, and rebirth in nature, with a special focus on the role of decomposers.
Foster Knowledge: Promote the understanding and study of fungi and their ecological importance.
Nurture Balance: Strive to maintain the health and equilibrium of ecosystems through the support and cultivation of beneficial fungi.
Celebrate Decay: Embrace the beauty and significance of decay as an essential part of nature's processes.
Protect the Unseen: Work diligently to safeguard the diversity and existence of fungal species, especially those in danger of extinction.
Connect with Spirits: Foster connections with ancestral spirits and guardians of the natural world through the mystical qualities of fungi.
Rekindle Life: Use the knowledge of fungi to rehabilitate areas affected by disease or blight, nurturing the renewal of life.

Priesthood

Fungal Sovereign (Leadership Role): The Fungal Sovereign leads the circle's study of decomposers and fungi. They oversee efforts to break down organic matter and recycle nutrients, ensuring the health of forests and ecosystems. The Fungal Sovereign guides the circle in its mission to nurture the hidden, essential world of decomposition.
Myco Alchemists: Myco Alchemists specialize in the cultivation of beneficial fungi, including medicinal and nutritional species. They explore the potential of fungi in healing and sustenance, using their knowledge to create remedies, nourishment, and other valuable applications.
Rotmenders: Rotmenders are experts in forest ecology and the decomposition process. They use their knowledge to rehabilitate areas affected by disease or blight. By harnessing the power of fungi and their deep understanding of the decomposition cycle, they help restore balance to ecosystems.
Decay Druids: Decay Druids are the spiritual leaders of the circle, responsible for conducting rituals that honor the life and death cycles of the natural world. They guide the circle's members in recognizing the beauty and significance of decay and rebirth.
Myconecromancers: Myconecromancers delve into the mystical aspects of fungi, seeking to understand their connections to the spirit realm. They communicate with ancestral spirits and nature's guardians through the symbiotic relationships fungi share with the earth.
Fungi Conservators: Fungi Conservators are tasked with the preservation and protection of rare and endangered fungal species. They ensure the continued existence of these valuable organisms, which contribute to the balance of ecosystems.

"In the quiet of decay, we find the song of life."

Type

Druidic Circle

Alternative Names

Circle of Spores

Ruling Organization

Council of the Verdant Conclave:

Parent Organization

Church of Kanach

Deities

• Kanach Vorthr