[Location] Knyvz - Fungus Farm

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Like every proper Zith colony, Knyvz cultivates the fungus they call Salialana. Possibly the largest cavern in the cave system, the fungus farm has a small stream running along the side, but the floor and walls are covered with Salialana. Cultivation is largely left up to the slaves, as the Zith have little interest in "gardening". The "farm" is run by a Nuit named Snitch, whose unsettling gaze deters many from trying to sneak any of the fungus for themselves. Because of Snitch, tending and especially harvesting the Salialana is considered the worst job, that is only performed either as a punishment or by those who are truly desperate. Given how jealously Snitch guards the Salialana, he is pretty much the only one who could get away with taking more than his allotted share. The rest of the the fungus is divided fairly among the Zith (fairness is determined by the elders), and a bulk of it is traded with the Spires. It is rumored, however, that Snitch has a standing offer to be quite generous with anyone who can bring him a prime, intact corpse.   Snitch Name: Snitch Race: Nuit DoB: 420 AV, 92, turned in 502, 10 years ago PoB: Sunberth Title: Slave Skills: Embalming 72, Herbalism 63, Gardening 46, Botany 38, Philtering 29 Snitch was born as a human in Sunberth, and his actions earned him his nickname. After he was turned, he spent many years in Sahova. Eventually forgetting his real name, he only remembered the nickname he had earned. Obsessed with survival, he found his passion seeking ways to increase the amount of time a body could last. He was convinced the answer lay in "natural remedies", and so he spent all of his time researching plants. Before long, he had learned all he could about the plants on Sahova, and so he set out for distant lands. His travels eventually took him to The Spires, which was a treasure trove of new species he'd never seen before. He learned much there, but unfortunately his body at the time was wearing a little thin. He was desperate enough to try the transferring ritual within the spires, but he was found almost immediately, and exiled. Left to wander the Talderan forest alone, he was quickly picked up by the Knyvz Zith. Electing NOT to eat the funny-smelling humanoid, they put him in charge of tending their most precious treasure, the Salialana fungus. Snitch is discontent with his position, but realizes that antagonizing these creatures is a quick road to the death he's been trying to avoid. His concerns grow daily, as he's figured out that the odds of finding an intact corpse while trapped in these caves is slim to none. His only hope lies in the possibility that the Salialana, the only plant-like substance he has access too, will somehow be able to preserve his life. Therefore, he guards the fungus jealously, and suspects anyone who comes near of being a hazard to his health. Moderator's Note: This Location requires no Moderation. *Full Credit goes to Alea Davenport