Lurking Mold

Lurking Mold
Lurking Mold, or Microbiota Arundarinacea, is a common mold that can be found growing on trees in the Mystic Forest.

General Information
Lurking Mold can grow in patches varying astronomically in size. It is a deep purple color, with streaks and markings of dark grey, magenta, and lime green.

Name Origin
Lurking Mold received its name from its tendency to “lurk” underneath tree bark, waiting for something to come in contact with its host tree. Once potential prey begins crawling up or leaning against the tree, the Lurking Mold seeps out to engulf it.

Further Information
Lurking Mold is highly dangerous and can consume things as large as a baby. Though rare, Lurking Mold can also “hide” under debris, such as leaves or logs. However, it is most commonly found underneath tree bark.

Not only does Lurking Mold engulf and slowly digest prey that comes near it, but it also does detrimental damage to its host tree. It receives a large portion of its nutrients and destroys its protective, woody layer.

Lurking Mold has been known to completely cover large trees from top to bottom in a vibrant, purple sheath, or even just a fallen twig to capture and digest small insects.