Whitefuzz

A fungus, Pilimyceti bromlea, native to Enaaka.

A dangerous lifeform, it reproduces by means of spores which lodge and grow on moist organic surfaces such as the mucus membranes of eyes, nose, and throat. The infestation begins as tufts of fine, white fibers growing on the tongue and insides of the mouth and spreading -- over a period of one to two days -- to the throat, nasal passages, and eyes. Symptoms include the white fibers themselves which give the affected areas a fuzzy look, irritated or painful breathing, and itching of the eyes and gums. Breathing in time becomes labored, and affected areas exhibit extremely painful itching. Recovery occurs spontaneously after two weeks, assuming death by asphyxiation did not occur.

The related species Pilimyceti mansonei is more virulent; known sometimes as "deathfuzz", it begins identically to whitefuzz but after one to two days, the patches of fuzz cover the victim completely. The condition is extremely painful and usually fatal.

Unknown to outsiders, the supposedly mythical Fuzzy population of Enaaka's wilds are Vilani-descended colonists who were affected by, and came to have a symbiotic relationship with, this fungus.

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• Rob Caswell. "Enaaka Worldguide." MegaTraveller Journal 1 (1991): .