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'''Perchwither''' is a bioluminescent fungus which grows in the [[Kandra Homeland]].{{book ref|mb5|20}} It generates a dim blue light.{{book ref|mb3|7}}
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'''Perchwither''' is a bioluminescent fungus which grows only in the [[kandra Homeland]].{{book ref|mb5|20}} It generates a dim blue light, which the [[kandra]] grow eyes specifically to see effectively inside.{{book ref|mb3|7}}
   
The Kandra Homeland is lit with '''glowstone''' in places, and the [[kandra]] grow eyes specifically to see well in the dim light.{{book ref|mb3|7}} One notable exception is the [[Trustwarren]], the seat of the kandra government, which is lit using oil lamps with blue glass.{{book ref|mb3|9}}
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A '''glowstone''' is a large, porous rock which perchwither grows on.{{book ref|mb3|7}} [[TenSoon]] noted that the [[Trustwarren]] did not use glowstone for its light, instead being lit using oil lamps with blue glass.{{book ref|mb3|9}}
   
It is possible that this is related to [[glowpaste]] on [[Threnody]].
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It is possible that this is related to [[glowpaste]] on [[Threnody]].{{book ref|sfs}}
   
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==

Revision as of 05:57, 2 February 2020

Perchwither
Native to Kandra Homeland
World of Origin Scadrial
Universe Cosmere

Perchwither is a bioluminescent fungus which grows only in the kandra Homeland.[1] It generates a dim blue light, which the kandra grow eyes specifically to see effectively inside.[2]

A glowstone is a large, porous rock which perchwither grows on.[2] TenSoon noted that the Trustwarren did not use glowstone for its light, instead being lit using oil lamps with blue glass.[3]

It is possible that this is related to glowpaste on Threnody.[4]

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