Ameru

Originally from the Lonely Isles, an anthropomorphic martial master carrying a magical artifact settled northwest of Emeldarion. One day, his unattended staff was used on a mushroom. The magic took effect, and the fungus assumed a humanoid form. Because it constantly demanded bitter flavors, many believed it was saying that its name was Ameru; the name stuck. Grateful for this second life, the new morphic being introduced unusual addictive crops that became wildly popular in Abondance. This new form of agriculture allowed the Water shamans to prosper.