Neon Mycelium — Dhole Fungal District Ranger

The story of Neon Mycelium

A fictional story inspired by the artwork.

The ranger of Neon Mycelium starts at the surface steps and walks down just far enough to see how the old passage has changed. Mushrooms can close a narrow gap in less time than it takes the district to redraw a map. The ranger marks a route only after walking it in both directions.

The lantern is small enough to hold away from the coat. When its light reaches the wall, fine patches of growth become visible between the bricks. The ranger makes a separate note for each color that appears near a turn, since travelers recognize those colors more readily than they recognize old station names.

Auburn fur warms the design against the blue-green cast of the abandoned station. A dark-tipped tail and upright ears make the dhole's silhouette clear, while the teal coat and violet scarf bring the setting's colors into the costume. The lantern keeps the focus on the single figure at the entrance.

During one inspection the ranger finds that a string of pale mushrooms has grown on the inside of a sealed doorway. Their light forms a curve leading toward the floor. When the ranger raises the lantern, something on the other side moves away from it.

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