Introducing the Mycologists Primer, a system-agnostic illustrated guide to real-world magical mushrooms, lichens, and slime molds. Inspired by 19th-century field guides and millennia of folklore, myths, legends, and occult writings, it brings a carefully curated collection of delectable morsels right to your gaming table. From agarikon, a favorite snack of nature spirits, to antler-growing yellow stagshorn, the Mycologists Primer provides thoroughly-researched and fully-illustrated information on 100 species of fungi, lichens, and slime molds. Whether youre looking for a taste of mycological science or a whimsical charcuterie board of magic, gaming material, and world-building inspiration, this book is for you! Each entry in Mycologists Primer provides basic biological information, notes on habitats and distribution, and practical advice on mushroom hunting. Wherever relevant, it also sprinkles in a dash of culinary and medicinal properties, together with information about toxicity. Each entry comes with extensive notes on magical properties, based on real-world folklore and ready to be transplanted into your games, novels, and imagination. FEATURES AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MAGICAL FUNGI: Mushroom folklore, magic and occult fantastical Fungi. A 360-page illustrated reference inspired by 19th-century field guides and global folklore with vivid art and durable binding. SYSTEM-AGNOSTIC RPG RESOURCE: Designed for use with any tabletop roleplaying system, this versatile guide integrates seamlessly into campaigns, offering flexible content for players and game masters alike. RICH LORE & WORLD-BUILDING TOOLS: Includes concise chapters on mycology, fungal magic, ecology, culinary uses, and crafts, providing immersive inspiration for settings, cultures, and adventures. PLOT HOOKS & GENERATION TABLES: Packed with quest prompts, random mushroom tables, magical resources, and tools for creating dangerous locations, legendary items, and story-driven encounters. 100 FULLY ILLUSTRATED SPECIES: Explore detailed entries on 100 fungi, lichens, and slime molds, each featuring biological facts, habitats, toxicity notes, and folklore-based magical properties.
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