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nardo-headcanons · 1 year ago

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I wanted a headcanon about Konohagakure so bad!! you are very talented.

thank you so much, dear! Since so much is known about Konoha already, I hope these are what you're looking for

Konohagakure Worldbuilding Headcanon

People

Generally speaking, people from Konoha are seen as polite and even outgoing, but sometimes a little obnoxious when it comes to their rampant patriotism. As the first shinobi village of its kind, there is only so much propaganda a Konoha shinobi can handle before turning a little cocky. Konoha citizens love gossip and are often looking for the newest gossip to furthen their sense of unity. They are a rather collectivist society with everyone having to do their part, and the public court of opinion is often times brutal, men especially are often expected to just 'suck it up' and 'act like a man'.

Politics

The hokage is seen as the highest authority figure in the village, unlike in some villages the general population's trust in the village leader is high. The hokage's decisions aren't really allowed to be questioned, and unlike Kiri citizens who do it behind closed doors, Konoha citizens don't even dare to do that. Konoha has a mixed economy with quite a lot of the shinobi income going directly to the village. There is some basic healthcare, but only covers the bare necessities, and better, high quality treatments have to be paid out of pocket. The laguage spoken in Konoha and the fire country (Japanese) is the most spoken language and taught in the other villages as the standard foreign language. It is also the reason why the Kage offices in the different villages have the kanji for the different elements in front of them - to make it easier to find for foreigners. As a second foreign language, people often choose the Kumo language.

Flora

Konoha -and the fire country in general- typically have very bright, warm weather. In the south, there are agonizingly hot summers - snowy winters being a rarity. Konoha is surrounded by dense, lush mixed forest land which serves as a habitat for a wide range of plants and herbs - some of them even having medicinal uses. Although mushrooms are commonly found in the Konoha forests, most of them are poisonous and should not be eaten.

Fauna

The forests are filled to the brim with many different animals, the most commonly found ones being wolves, eagles, deer, boar, pheasants and wild cats. Deer are often hunted and their meat is exported into different coutries as a delicacy. On the rarer side, tigers and bears can be found as well, but they typically stick to themselves. Ever since Konoha has been growing in population, some animals have been pushed out of their habitat and started to coexist with the citizens.

Food

Meat To secure dinner in Kiri, you can just go fishing. And to secure dinner in Konoha, you can just go hunting. Seriously. Meat, especially venison, is the preferred protein source of Konoha shinobi. However, if you ask a Konoha shinobi what they think of Sungakure and their habit of turning any meat they find into jerky, they would be horrified. Grilling meat is the most preferred method of preparing meat, closely followed by frying it.

Ramen Due to cultural influences from Uzushiogakure, ramen, including instant ramen, have grown in popularity over the decades. Next to rice, wheat is the preferred source of carbs here. Funnily enough, most Konoha shinobi prefer whole grain over white flour. To each their own, I guess.

Baked goods and confectionary

Konoha has quite a few café's and bakeries that offer many little desserts. But I have to warn you: "Buttercream" in Konoha often just means whipped cream - very different compared to the thick and buttery goodness Kumo shinobi are used to. The most popular baked good in Konoha is the Baumkuchen, frequently enjoyed by sweet tooths such as Itachi Uchiha, Hinata Hyuga and Ibiki Morino.

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rjzimmerman · 15 days ago

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Excerpt from this story from Nation of Change:

China’s largest automaker, BYD, is selling its Dolphin hatchback EV for a low-low $15,000, complete with a 13-inch rotating screen, ventilated front seats, and a 260-mile range. Here in the U.S., you have to pay more than twice that price for the Tesla Model 3 EV ($39,000) with lower tech and only 10 more miles of driving range. In case $15K beats your budget, the Dolphin has a plug-in hybrid version with an industry-leading 74-mile range on a single charge for only $11,000 and an upgrade with an unbeatable combined gas-electric range of 1,300 miles. Not surprisingly, EVs surged to 52% of all auto sales in China last year. And with such a strong domestic springboard into the world market, Chinese companies accounted for more than 70% of global EV sales.

It’s time to face reality in the world of cars and light trucks. Let’s admit it, China’s visionary industrial policy is the source of its growing dominance over global EV production. Back in 2009-2010, three years before Elon Musk sold his first mass-production Tesla, Beijing decided to accelerate the growth of its domestic auto industry, including cheap, all-electric vehicles with short ranges for its city drivers. Realizing that an EV is just a steel box with a battery, and battery quality determines car quality, Beijing set about systematically creating a vertical monopoly for those batteries — from raw materials like lithium and cobalt from the Congo all the way to cutting-edge factories for the final product. With its chokehold on refining all the essential raw materials for EV batteries (cobalt, graphite, lithium, and nickel), by 2023-2024 China accounted for well over 80% of global sales of battery components and nearly two-thirds of all finished EV batteries.

Clearly, new technology is driving our automotive future, and it’s increasingly clear that China is in the driver’s seat, ready to run over the auto industries of the U.S. and the European Union like so much roadkill. Indeed, Beijing switched to the export of autos, particularly EVs, to kick-start its slumbering economy in the aftermath of the Covid lockdown.

Given that it was already the world’s industrial powerhouse, China’s auto industry was more than ready for the challenge. After robotic factories there assemble complete cars, hands-free, from metal stamping to spray painting for less than the cost of a top-end refrigerator in the U.S., Chinese companies pop in their low-cost batteries and head to one of the country’s fully automated shipping ports. There, instead of relying on commercial carriers, leading automaker BYD cut costs to the bone by launching its own fleet of eight enormous ocean-going freighters. It started in January 2024 with the BYD Explorer No. 1, capable of carrying 7,000 vehicles anywhere in the world, custom-designed for speedy drive-on, drive-off delivery. That same month, another major Chinese company you’ve undoubtedly never heard of, SAIC Motor, launched an even larger freighter, which regularly transports 7,600 cars to global markets.

Those cars are already heading for Europe, where BYD’s Dolphin has won a “5-Star Euro Safety Rating” and its dealerships are popping up like mushrooms in a mine shaft. In a matter of months, Chinese cars had captured 11% of the European market. Last year, BYD began planning its first factory in Mexico as an “export hub” for the American market and is already building billion-dollar factories in Turkey, Thailand, and Indonesia. Realizing that “20% to 30%” of his company’s revenue is at risk, Ford CEO Jim Farley says his plants are switching to low-cost EVs to keep up. After the looming competition led GM to bring back its low-cost Chevy Bolt EV, company Vice President Kurt Kelty said that GM will “drive the cost of E.V.s to lower than internal combustion engine vehicles.”

So, what does all this mean for America? In the past four years, the Biden administration made real strides in protecting the future of the country’s auto industry, which is headed toward ensuring that American motorists will be driving $10,000 EVs with a 1,000-mile range, a 10-year warranty, a running cost of 10 cents a mile, and 0 (yes zero!) climate-killing carbon emissions.

Not only did President Biden extend the critical $7,500 tax credit for the purchase of an American-made EV, but his 2021 Infrastructure Act helped raise the number of public-charging ports to a reasonable 192,000, with 1,000 more still being added weekly, reducing the range anxiety that troubles half of all American car owners. To cut the cost of the electricity needed to drive those car chargers, his 2022 Inflation Reduction Act allocated $370 billion to accelerate the transition to low-cost green energy. With such support, U.S. EV sales jumped 7% to a record 1.3 million units in 2024.

Most important of all, that funding stimulated research for a next-generation solid-state battery that could break China’s present stranglehold over most of the components needed to produce the current lithium-ion EV batteries. The solution: a blindingly simple bit of all-American innovation — don’t use any of those made-in-China components. With investment help from Volkswagen, the U.S. firm QuantumScape has recently developed a prototype for a solid-state battery that can reach “80% state of charge in less than 15 minutes,” while ensuring “improved safety,” extended battery life, and a driving range of 500 miles. Already, investment advisors are touting the company as the next Nvidia.

But wait a grim moment! If we take President Donald Trump at his word, his policies will slam the brakes on any such gains for the next four years — just long enough to potentially send the Detroit auto industry into a death spiral. On the campaign trail last year, Trump asked oil industry executives for a billion dollars in “campaign cash,” and told the Republican convention that he would “end the electrical vehicle mandate on day one” and thereby save “the U.S. auto industry from complete obliteration.” And in his victory speech last November, he celebrated the country’s oil reserves, saying, “We have more liquid gold than anyone else in the world.”

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the-ars99-mc-empire · 1 year ago

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"You're a tourist in the mushroom kingdom when as the final destination of your tour around the country, you decide to visit the castle, where the country's princess "peach" lives and works. As you go to the castle peach greets you and a couple of other tourist like you, you're lucky that you've arrived in the castle's short time period where it's open for the general public(it's useally for 4 hours in the afternoon) You guys see many parts of the castle, just wondering in awe by the infrastructure, but as you do this you accidentally go away from the tour group, now you try finding your way back when one of the doors you open leads to the enclosed backyard which functions as a garden. For a minute you forgot that you just got lost and look around, many type's of wonderful plants are here, although it's mostly flowers and fruit bush's, as you look around you see a pink rose-like which has a crown on the top of it, you can't believe that flower has a crown on the top of it so you lean closer, but as you do the rose suddenly brusts out pollen, and that makes you cough and barely take in oxygen, but after that inital shock, you begin to feel differently, sweet aroma's take over your sense's and your vision becomes blurry and colorful, and then your mind completely blanks out…

5 Hours Later

Peach strolls into the garden to water some plants and to calm herself down for a bit and forget the international relations conflic about fruit export with the mobius country,and as she does that she hears moaning sounds. "Wh-who is it" - says as she handles the watering can into an attacking position, looks around and sees a fellow human completely delirous, just knocked out on the gravel "Oh your poor thing" - says as she runs to you "What happened over here?" - says again as she looks to the plant you where sleeping by. "Dang it, it's those peach flowers again that e.gadd gave me for my birthday, i mean i appricate his efforts to create some flowers based on human liknesses with science, but they are causing me way too much trouble in the spring time when these emit pollen daily. I mean the amount of guys i needed to have sex with just cause the flowers makes them extremely horny for me and the only way to counteract it is to fuck them are way too high for someone like me", she then sighs. "And you're gonna be one of these lucky bastards don't you?", you proceed to respond nothing but with more moaning "Gimme your leg, time to get peachy hihi" says in a kinda cute voice as she grabs your leg and drags you across the garden into the castle."

Doing an actual pov story, and not just a scp/found media ripoff??? IMPOSSIBLE Anyways, the 2024 list is officially in use now and remember Stay safe and obey :)

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8-bitpixelheart · 2 months ago

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Esbin

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Summary

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Esbin was once a small country, clustered along the banks of the weeping rivers, contained to the delta. But slowly it spread out, offering wealth and power to the surrounding nations to convince them to join not as conquered territory but as a stronger republic. As such the Republic of Esbin now stands as a military and financial titan amongst the nations of Virae.

Environment

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Most of Esbin is a dense jungle surrounding a massive network of rivers. As the jungle spreads out into grasslands to the east and west, and then to the north a thick swampy forest. The farthest northern reaches of Esbin are a small patch of grasslands that don’t hold the typical heat of the rest of the republic. Esbin’s coasts are often subject to fairly powerful storms that run up the riverways and tear the jungle asunder.

Settlements

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The capital of Esbin is Anaha, an ancient city that’s existed since long before Esbin itself. The city reveres its past and does everything it can to preserve old buildings or incorporate them into something new. Anaha is often difficult to find to people that aren’t from the republic, as it’s in the heart of the jungle. Other notable cities include Ovabe, a jungle city known for having some of the best medical care in the world. Micalle is a trade city at the edge of the jungle, deep enough that the trees offer protection but close enough to make trade convenient. The northern city Mirane sits on the other side of the cypress swamps and acts as both a trade city and a point of political contact that’s more accessible than Anaha.

Politics

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Esbin is technically divided into 22 districts, with each one having a noble representing them on the grand council. The council seats are usually hereditary, but occasionally pass between different houses due to grand council votes or simply due to the will of those who came before. Esbin has few enemies, but plenty of friends, especially Shinia to the north. They aren’t interested in war and have thus far been ignoring everything going on between Roca and Kulin.

Economics

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Esbin has a wide array of exports. They export a good deal of medicines and herbs harvested from their jungle, but they also export everything from preserved fish and vegetables, to various live animals, to arcane goods and lumber. They tend to import various produce and metals, especially relying on metal from outside of Esbin.

Food

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Esbin eats a lot of broths and soups, usually having them as the centerpiece of their meals with smaller dishes arranged around it. Mushrooms are a very popular protein, and are often used as the broth base for the soups. Side dishes are served in small portions, and are often crunchy fresh produce or raw fish and meats.

Legends

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There was once an elven mage who wandered through the republic of Esbin. She was not particularly kind nor was she gentle. But she was supportive and strong, able to bear the weight of the troubles of those around her. She had with her a familiar, a small draconic fey. When the elf died, the little fey sacrificed her immortality to help those the elf left behind. Taking the name Aryll, the newly minted dragonfolk was impulsive and strange, and prone to near death experiences. But by her hand and by her will many chains were broken and many changes were born. Her memory lives on as a great wizard, if not a very delicate one.

The people of Esbin are not fond of war nor are they interested in it. However, they are very good at not noticing with refugees join their community. There was a family that was very important to another country, one that was fleeing from its nobility. The nobility came to Esbin and asked if the people knew of this family. The nobility pointed to a family who lived within a tree house of Esbin, and asked who they were. The people of Esbin laughed, and together convinced the nobility that the family had always lived in Esbin; they were native to the region, of course, and had been there for generations. To this day, there have been no newcomers to Esbin. None at all.

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tabletoptrinketsbyjj · 1 year ago

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Trinkets, 66: Interesting baubles, semi magical objects and items touched by mystery.

A glass box, its clear panels leaded at the seams, its trio of locks glinting gold. Warm blue lights dance frantically inside it, seem to beat against the glass walls like trapped wings. The keys are nowhere to be found. Knowledgeable PC’s can identify it as fey made.

A Random Musical Instrument that always sounds like a Random Music instrument when played.

A vellum document folded and sealed with a red wax seal as ornate as any used by the nobility. If unsealed it is a formal invitation to the unnamed bearer and a small part of guests to the 60th birthday of a Chodo Contague, which is occurring 2d4+2 months from when the letter was found. Knowledgeable PC’s are aware that Congangue is a major crime boss of a largest city in the nearby country.

A blackened iron coffer that has seen better days. The coffer is locked and must be picked or smashed open. Inside are three cones of incense wrapped in sanctified, unholy cloth stitched with golden signs of Chaos.

A detailed sketch of a halfling maiden wielding an impressive sword.

A signed receipt slip from a black-market pawn shop including an evaluation for the item sold into hock. To the untrained eye, the receipt lists the sale of one plain silver ring for 2 gold pieces by Mary Goodwife at John’s Honest Pawnshop. The entire note is written in Cant, the language of thieves and mentions that interesting contraband can be purchased discreetly at John’s Honest Pawnshop to those coming in asking to buy Mary an engagement ring.

A heavy pleated kilt, whose green and red tartan pattern identifies it as being from the northern Kerr clan.

A glass jar with a large toadstool inside with a few smaller mushrooms around it. The jar is filled with some sort of viscous substance, completely submerging the mushrooms. A note glued to the glass claims that the contents to be the beginnings of Myconid birth, but assures viewers the sprout is "inert".

An unsent letter from a parent to their child congratulating them for their job as chef and finally revealing the secret family recipe to the kid.

A leather wallet stamped with the image of a merchant’s ship. It contains a high-quality forgery of a tax-exempt import / export license on goods produced by Random Artisan’s Tools. According to the paperwork, the bearer, up to three of his retinue and up to one ship or wagon can pass through any border, bridge, gate or city without paying any toll, tax or fee of passage or a tax on the goods so long as they were produced by those tools. The licence expires 5d10 months from the time it is originally found.

—Click Here to be directed to the Hotlinks To All Tables post, which provides (As you might have guessed) convenient links to all of the loot and resource tables this blog has.

—Note: The previous 10 items are repeated for easier rolling on a d100.

A Random Musical Instrument that always sounds like a Random Music instrument when played.

A detailed sketch of a halfling maiden wielding an impressive sword.

A heavy pleated kilt, whose green and red tartan pattern identifies it as being from the northern Kerr clan.

An unsent letter from a parent to their child congratulating them for their job as chef and finally revealing the secret family recipe to the kid.

An old rose made from ash, carved with the Elven script for "Good".

A scorched brass horseshoe that was thrown from the hoof of a Nightmare, a type of fiendish equine named after the terrible dreams suffered by those that encountered them. The wicked creatures are best known for serving as mounts under a variety of malevolent beings throughout the Lower Planes.

A wheel of aged dwarven cheese, clad in beeswax.

A hand mirror made of silver, with ornaments of beautiful and long-haired androgyne faces covering the frame.

A one-gallon cask of Untergraad, a liquor made popular by students and modeled after the medical or scientific alcohol commonly pilfered from laboratories. It's often flavored with herbs and its alcohol content is both very high and incredibly constant. Drinks are usually poured to the proportionate weight of the imbiber. A skilled bartender can push an Untergraad drinker to the very edge of riotously drunk with a measured dose.

A rather drab-looking painted portrait set in a brightly shining metallic locket.

A crude effigy and shamanic heirloom from one of the hagtrees that grow deep in the forest.

A physical shard of blackest night said to be a prison for the partial essence of the Trickster himself. Any close to it may be undone by its troubling aura.

A scroll describing a dread spell that fills the foes' minds with their own worst nightmares.

A clear crystal broach of purest clarity whose core dances with whirling white specks like that of the fiercest blizzard.

An abhorrent lodestone from which a gnawing sense of wrongness emanates.

A military uniform, in white and sky-blue color, with a unicorn emblem.

An elegant dress with rich black silk back and sides and a deep purple velvet insert in the front creating a striking combination of fabrics. The solid half-sleeves have a beautiful floral pattern, tree-cornered lace that falls into a point of silver-thread piping.

A simple bamboo mouth-harp.

A leather wallet stamped with the symbol of a mortar and pestle. It contains a full set of certified identification papers denoting that the bearer is a member of the healer’s guild. The section containing the member's physical description (Height, weight, sex, race, eye, skin and hair color) is completely blank and could be filled in by anyone with half decent handwriting.

A hair clip made from a mermaid’s scales along with a piece of coral.

A wooden doll depicting a man, possibly from a Stone Age culture, carved with a spear in his hand, his waist adorned with braided sinew as a belt of sorts.

A silver flask midway full of a strong and harsh brew of ale.

A mesmerizing crystal that pulsates with an otherworldly energy, resonating with alien life force, casting haunting reflections within its crystalline structure.

A wrought iron bottle filled with a plant based supernatural libation known a Zozo Juice. It is a fiery red drink with thick orange bubbles that almost makes it appear molten in nature. Although it is technically an ale, its more like coagulated blood considering how thick it is. Bubbles crawl slowly to the surface through its sanguine blood-like depths. It is an extremely spicy drink that makes it almost unbearable to consume.

A pickled kobold fetus in a jar that occasionally twitches when the light gets too bright.

A crude set of glass wind chimes that faintly hums in starlight.

A dwarven hunk of flint carved with a short prophecy.

A clockwork sphere with iron wings. At center is nut-sized storage hole.

A collection of fourteen perfectly spherical steel balls. When held in close proximity to each other, they snap together into a cube by themselves. If one ball is removed from the cube, they collapse back into a pile.

A carpet that depicts a map of the heavens, showing many different, colorful constellations and whirling planets, woven in thick, richly dyed wool.

A tall, thin sculpture of a sort of squashed-in horse, carved out of translucent stone.

A rowan wand, charged with the first circle of seven marks for binding.

A big copper key that looks like it has been lying around turning green for a couple hundred years. It is six inches long may be the heaviest key ever hefted. It is squared off flat on the sides and Investigative PC's can discover an inscription under the verdigris that when scrapped at reads; “Random Motto”.

A silver bracelet with dozens of small charms hanging from it. The charms represent various symbols of luck and fortune from different religions, cultures, and traditions.

A hat made of soft felt and adorned with small branches, flowers and butterflies that change color with the seasons. It was crafted by a fey artisan as a gift for a mortal friend.

A wooden crate full of human hands of all shapes, sizes and colors and all of them are remarkably preserved and in near perfect condition. Some of them have perforations where the cut is.

A thin sheet of ironoak on which is sketched a charcoal drawing of a child wearing fabulous clothes and draped with jewels. Dangling from one corner, a handful of tiny iron charms dangling from copper chains, three missing.

A brilliant blue mug beset with scores of tiny gems in a fractal depiction of riches raining from a pearl moon. The surface of the glazed and fired clay is polished to a mirror sheen.

A marble statuette featuring a sea eagle rising from the waves, its eyes inlaid with bronze flames, its talons blood stained.

A willow-woven tablet secures a bas relief of kingdom soldiers huddled around a dirt map, conversing and holding their weapons. In flickering light, it hums softly, like a distant conversation barely heard.

A frivolously thin linen jacket sewn with iron studs in the shape of saffron stems, slightly rusty. It smells strongly of the depicted herb. While worn, the wearer finds themselves extremely clear minded, regardless of their physical condition or alchemical impairment; this clarity does not extend to control over their body’s functions.

An ash-gray shawl whose fringes wave and flicker like living fire, warm to the touch.

A rich green linen tunic embroidered with a massive golden peppermint, the flowers made of threaded silver. It fills the air with the same smell, always fresh.

A thin chain made of alternating links of gold and silver and features a bloody daffodil wrought from rose gold.

A bronze brooch engraved with a pair of sandals, their straps broken and trailing. They hum excitedly when not in motion.

A thickly padded shirt featuring a stylized blackberry bramble; the berries at the hems are sewn with tarnished silver thread.

A feastbowl carved from a single piece of marble, edged in faces which on inspection always seem to be people the viewer knows and cares for.

A silk ribbon stitched with gold and silver thread in stanzas of a poem about dying wealthy.

The Winter Aristocrat’s Dinner: A framed painting of a thin, beautiful, long-haired person eating a luxurious feast alone at a table in the snow that is, at first glance, a wonder. Closer inspection shows shadowy figures shivering at the edges in the dark, left out. Whatever figures were once painted there are covered now by a soft, porous mold that peels away easily but seems endless.

An azure-lacquered tablet that has a moon-bent tree made from polished ironoak laid into its face, the roots of which entangle each other and protrude from the tablet to end in small spikes.

A deep purple linen shirt sewn with extraordinarily thin iron wire in the shape of a cloud-shrouded moon over the right breast. Between the wires grows a pale green mold, clinging to the shirt in flaky outgrowths. The wearer can always see the moon’s outline, no matter what it is hidden behind. In moonlight, the mold grows noticeably.

A tin brooch shaped like a lightning-struck tree, with a dozen forks of lightning made from carefully inlaid porcelain, some of them broken.

A small porcelain thimble chased in scarlet and has a crimson silk slip cover. The markings on the thimble itself are minute and depict a cheerful but strained proprietor hawking various wares from a cart.

A handtruck featuring a thick bronze pry at the base of a long ironoak handle with two stubby wheels. Tiny iron charms in the shape of hearts dangle from the spokes of each wheel.

An archaic keepsake box with trinkets from a commoner from a forgotten era. Although these items may have some cultural significance, the items contained in the box are generally commonplace for that era. It does signal that other potentially more valuable artifacts from this era may be in the vicinity.

A beautifully crafted urn that, if broken, releases a vengeful spirit

A writ of freedom for years of indentured servitude paid off.

A tear stained map of the local cemetery with an “X” marking a specific grave.

A letter from family thanking the recipient for the money they've been sending, but ma isn't getting better so they should come home to see her soon.

A child's toy and a note in childish writing "so u arnt lonly" with it.

A polished black lacquer music box, with a picture of a migratory duck on the lid and an inscription inside that reads, "Home is Wherever I'm With You." The mechanism plays a nasty dissonant tune.

A seemingly unremarkable stone that emits a soothing, melodious hum when rubbed, but only those with a pure heart can hear the hidden harmonies that convey ancient wisdom.

A letter with the following written inside "we only need 300 more gold until we can bring her back and live peacefully once again as a family".

A veil with delicate, hand-painted patterns that shift and transform over time, subtly mirroring the emotions and experiences of the wearer, revealing a narrative of their life's journey.

A long thick staff-like musical instrument made of multiple joined rattlesnake rattlers that functions like a rain stick.

A bottle of cheap rotgut booze, only a quarter of it remains.

A wooden hand with articulating fingers. You can't tell if it's a mannequin hand to be used by artist, or a prosthetic. Every time you look away, it seems like the fingers slightly change position.

An antique hookah that looks recently used.

An armband made from vampirized human flesh, bone, and small hematite stones.

A pewter belt buckle with a symbol of a grinning face.

A nearly translucent roll of old parchment.

A large, intricately carved stone bowl filled with a thick, red liquid that smells like copper and rotten meat. The bowl is etched with strange, serpentine symbols and is supported by a trio of coiled serpent legs.

A simple and unassuming clay and bamboo, free-reed aerophone resembling a cross between an ocarina, a harmonica, and a pipe organ. The khaen covers four octaves, in a diatonic scale.

A whistle shaped like a wooden bird.

A velvet pouch filled with brilliant blue sand.

A turtle shell bowl polished to a beautiful shine.

A talisman displaying the symbol of a prominent noble house.

A collection of sandstone tablets filled with strange symbols. If translated, the tablets discuss the coming of a great serpent god. A thousand and one souls must be sacrificed in the name of the great serpent in order for it to manifest in the material plane.

A fishing hook made from ivory and studded with red beads.

A bound cluster of porcupine needles in a bag.

A silver fork with a crescent moon engraved onto the handle.

A single stone and wire earring that hums a faint, relaxing tune.

A clay urn the size of a fist that is covered in undecipherable writing.

A small copper frog statuette.

A small holy symbol of an exotic xenian cult dedicated to Random Domain.

A small flute carved from unfamiliar wood, giving it an unusual sound when played.

An occult mask that covers both the face and the head. It consists of a crown made to look like gold, but fake, and a veil made of heavy leather with holes for the eyes.

A mask of white porcelain with high, dramatic cheekbones and striking, red painted brows.

An acorn-sized seed with a green and orange swirled pattern. Knowledgeable PC’s can determine that it originated from the Feywild but aren’t sure what it will grow into.

A rod of whittled-down, bloody dragonhorn that has been scrimshawed with blasphemous prayers to the Archfiend of Random Evil Domain.

A bundle of unopened correspondence of a prominent politician.

A burnished copper coin that bears the crest of a forgotten kingdom.

A one-gallon cask labelled “Skullbungle”, bearing the design of an exploding grinning skull on the top lid. This jet-black drink swirls with red highlights and is made by distilling strong dwarven spirits through a mash made of hallucinogenic mushrooms and powerful chillies. Staggeringly strong and harsh yet incredibly tasty. Imbibing the drink often produces soothing hallucinations, making this a popular drink among the downtrodden as well.

A leather wallet stamped with the symbol of a wagon wheel. It contains a full set of certified identification papers denoting that the bearer is a member of the wagon-makers and wheelwrights guild. The section containing the member's physical description (Height, weight, sex, race, eye, skin and hair colour) is completely blank and could be filled in by anyone with half decent handwriting.

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beardedmrbean · 6 months ago

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Earlier this month some two dozen people were released in the biggest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West in years.

It shone a light on the band of foreigners held in Russian jails.

The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) told Hufvudstadsbladet that there's a heightened risk that Russia could exploit Finns in an attempt to release imprisoned Russians in Finland. The recent prisoner exchange demonstrated the efficacy of hostage diplomacy, according to the paper.

"Russia has secured the release of many citizens through hostage diplomacy," Supo deputy director Teemu Turunen told HBL, noting that it's a tool employed by authoritarian states with Finns not holding any special protection in this regard.

Turunen was, however, tight-lipped as to whether there is currently any Russian imprisoned in Finland whom the regime wants released — someone who could potentially be involved in a future prisoner exchange between the countries.

Vandalised heritage

Media outlets, including Ilta-Sanomat, are asking why a national landmark in central Helsinki was vandalised. The bronze sculpture in question depicts Elias Lönnrot, considered the father of the Finnish Kalevala, writing down the songs that would make up the Finnish epic.

IS reports that the monument has been defaced with a red substance, with the word "colonialist" graffitied across the sculpture's base.

Elias Lönnrot's head seems to have been the main target of the substance, although it's also partly on the face of Kalevala character Väinämöinen, who is seated next to Lönnrot.

Lönnrot was a prominent member of the Fennoman movement, which was instrumental in building a sense of Finnish identity in the 19th century. Some academics have argued that that Kalevala showed elements of a colonialist attitude among Finns towards Karelians.

Pricey fungus

Taloussanomat offers tips for aspiring mushroom hunters as the matsutake mushroom season begins. This fragrant mushroom, called tuoksuvalmuska in Finnish, thrives in dry pine forests. Enthusiasts have already reported sightings in Lempäälä.

It's coveted a fungus around Asia. In Japan, young matsutake mushrooms are reported to sell for up to 4,000 euros per kilo, with the price often exceeding 1,000 euros per kilo.

In Finland, restaurants have purchased it at prices ranging from one to 30 euros per kilogram.

Tea von Bonsdorff, a mycologist at Helsinki University, lamented the fact that Finland has not been able to figure out how to successfully export the mushroom to Japan.

While slightly forgotten now, Finland used to see matsutake tourists who went on special forays in search of the pine mushroom, according to Bonsdorff.

Mushrooms can be picked almost anywhere in Finland thanks to Everyone's Rights, which allow access to nature regardless of property ownership. However, it is important to exercise caution and only pick identifiable and edible mushrooms.

The Finnish Martta organisation has a guide in English to some of the easier-to-find varieties of mushroom in Finland's forests.

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The Undergrove

Represented by: Shelby Coliva; Ruler

Titles/names of the representative: Shubble, Shrub

Race of the representative: Gnome

Race of the population: Mainly gnomes, some elves

Population size: ~15,000

The Undergrove is the least populated country. No, CCAM does not count.

Alliances: Hoen Yssler, Losheedi

Skott helped Shubble out when Mythland explorers started trying to conquer her territory. They also trade regularly, as they are the only two countries that regularly populate the mountains.

Losheedi is allied with (almost) everyone.

Political strength: #12

Being a small nation and the least populated independent country, the Undergrowth lacks in any sort of unique resources, and thus is often disregarded.

Losheedi is allied with (almost) everyone.

Exports: Fungi, vegetables, deep ores

Type of government: Semi-Presidential Republic

Flag: A flat, desaturated green background. Classic red/white spotted mushroom on center.

Climate: Moderate weather year-round.

Summer: Not too warm, but humid and rainy.

Fall: Wind sometimes knocks a few weak trees down, but harsh winds are rare.

Winter: It doesn't snow much, except possibly in the very south section by CCAM. Usually just rain still.

Spring: Moderate temperatures and humidity, with even more rain.

Appearance on a Map:

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How Has the Boom in Mushroom Exports from India Been Analyzed?

Mushrooms, the delectable and highly nutritious fungi, have enhanced our cuisine for millennia. The expansion of the food industry, rising consumer preferences, and growing awareness of health benefits have significantly boosted mushroom exports from India in recent years. Once a niche product, mushrooms are widely used in the food industry, healthcare, and other fields. With notable market trends and ample room for expansion, 2023 looks promising for the mushroom industry. By 2028, the mushroom market is expected to reach a projected value of USD 63.0 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% based on trade data.

This blog will provide a detailed analysis of mushroom exports from India, including mushroom export data, key trends, challenges, and insights into the mushroom export market.

Is the Mushroom Export Business Profitable in India?

Exporting mushrooms from India, particularly oyster mushrooms, is a lucrative business. According to mushroom export data, between 2019 and 2024, the mushroom market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.2%. This growth is driven by increased awareness of mushrooms' health benefits, rising demand for organic produce, and the growing popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets.

Mushroom cultivation in India can yield significant profits, reaching up to $190,000 annually. Moreover, mushrooms require less area and are ready for harvest within three weeks of casing (covering compost with a thin layer of sterile soil or materials like chalk powder).

By 2023, the mushroom market in India is expected to be valued at billions of dollars, with a market size of roughly USD 1.18 billion, growing at a healthy rate of over 12% annually.

Top 5 Mushroom Producing States in India

As an agricultural country, India has immense potential to develop various mushroom varieties. Let's explore the top mushroom-producing states in India:

Bihar Bihar is India's largest producer of mushrooms, producing over 28,000 metric tons in 2021-22, accounting for 10.82% of the country's total mushroom production.

Maharashtra Maharashtra is the second-largest producer, contributing over 9% of total production, mainly known for button and shiitake mushrooms.

Odisha Odisha ranks third, producing over 9% of the national total, with a focus on oysters and crimini mushrooms.

Haryana Haryana is the fourth-largest producer, known for cultivating button and oyster mushrooms, contributing over 5% of the national total.

Punjab With over 400 mushroom growers, Punjab has an average annual yield of 45,000 and 48,000 metric tons.

Mushroom Global Market Report 2022-23

The global mushroom market has grown significantly, from $57.18 billion in 2022 to $62.44 billion in 2023, a 9.2% CAGR, according to global mushroom export data. This strong market is projected to maintain its growth, with an expected value of $90.88 billion by 2027, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%.

The rising demand for vegan foods contributes to this growth as consumers increasingly adopt plant-based diets for health, animal welfare, and environmental reasons. The Asia-Pacific region emerged as the largest market in 2022 and is expected to remain the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. Major mushroom-exporting countries include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

How Much Mushroom Does India Export?

According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India exported 7,768 metric tons of fresh and processed mushrooms worth Rs. 123.64 crore (US$16.16 million) in 2022-23. This represented a 173.8% increase in volume and a 151.8% gain in value compared to 2021-22, as per mushroom export data from India.

Mushroom Exports from India: 2023-24

Here is the updated table for mushroom exports from India:

Mushroom Export Data Details

Number of Indian Mushroom Exporters: 2,968

Export Value: US$16.16 Million

Quantity of Mushrooms: 7,768 metric tonnes

HSN Codes for Mushroom: 07095100, 07115100

According to data from mushroom exporters in India, fresh mushroom exports increased by 250% over the previous year, indicating continuous growth in the business.

India's Mushroom Export Destinations

India's primary mushroom export destinations include:

European Union: 55.5%

Middle East: 23.7%

North America: 13.5%

ASEAN: 5.7%

Others: 16%

The most exported varieties of mushrooms are button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus), followed by oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) and shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes).

Major Players in the Mushroom Market

Top players in the global mushroom market include:

Scelta Mushrooms B.V.

Monaghan Mushrooms

Okechamp SA

Greenyard

CMP Mushrooms

Costa Group

Bonduelle Fresh Europe

Drinkwater Mushrooms Ltd.

Okechamp S.A.

Shanghai Finc Bio-Tech Inc.

Mushroom Exporters in India

Here is a list of top mushroom exporters in India:

SK Agro Fresh Foods

H.R Exports

Madd Foods

Aadhya Mushroom Farms

Mukund Exports

8D Exports

Kirat Mushroom Centre

Veggie Nation

Kwality Foods

Daily Mushrooms

Obstacles in the Mushroom Import and Export Industry

The primary challenges in the mushroom export market include:

Lack of market research on mushrooms.

Inability to implement new technologies.

Need for more investment.

Uneven farm-gate prices and profit margins.

Limited supply and increasing costs of raw materials like rice straw.

Poor quality of mushroom spawn and the risk of diseases.

Accurate market insights and reliable trade data are essential for overcoming these challenges. Platforms like ExportImportData.in provide updated and precise mushroom export data, helping traders make informed decisions.

How to Export Mushrooms from India?

Export of mushroom from India can be straightforward. Here's a step-by-step method:

Determine Your Target Market: Identify countries with high demand for Indian mushrooms, considering import restrictions, consumption trends, and price preferences.

Get High-Quality Mushrooms: Source mushrooms from renowned farms that comply with strict quality standards and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).

Obtain Required Licenses and Permits: Register as an exporter with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) and obtain necessary permits like the Export Commodity Authorization (ECA).

Establish Strong Supply Chain Management: Ensure timely and consistent delivery of mushrooms to export destinations with proper packing, chilled shipping, and tracking mechanisms.

Acquire Market Research Report: Conduct market research in the destination country to identify potential buyers and importers. Participating in trade exhibitions and industry events can help meet new clients and distributors.

Utilize Reliable Data Platforms: Visit platforms like ExportImportData.in for updated import and export data, providing valuable insights and lists of mushroom exporters and importers.

Conclusion

Despite challenges like inflation and market fluctuations, the demand for mushrooms continues to rise in domestic and international markets. With the right strategy and knowledge, the mushroom export business from India can be highly profitable. Accessing accurate and updated mushroom export data is crucial for success in this growing market. Visit ExportImportData.in for more information and to connect with reliable trade professionals.

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Recent years saw a global mushroom trade surge fueled by evolving consumer tastes, health awareness, and food sector growth. India's pivotal role and its mushroom popularity offer lucrative trade opportunities. This blog explores Indian mushroom exports, highlighting market trends. Visit Blog: https://www.seair.co.in/blog/why-is-exporting-indian-mushrooms-a-lucrative-option-for-traders.aspx

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Top 10 Most Profitable Crops for Farmers in 2025

Agriculture remains one of the most profitable sectors globally, but choosing the right crop depends on climate, soil conditions, and market demand. In regions like India and the UAE, farmers are increasingly shifting toward high-value, sustainable, and export-oriented crops. Here's a look at the top 10 most profitable crops in India and the UAE, backed by market data and real-world examples.

1. Saffron – The 'Red Gold' of Agriculture

Saffron remains one of the most expensive spices globally, with prices ranging from $3,500 to $5,000 per kilogram. Leading producers include Iran, India (particularly Kashmir), Spain, and Afghanistan.

India: Kashmir continues to be India's primary saffron-producing region.

UAE: The UAE imports high-quality saffron from Iran and India and has initiated small-scale indoor saffron farming projects.

2. Dates – The UAE’s Agricultural Treasure

Dates are a staple food in Middle Eastern cuisine and a major export commodity, selling for $2–$5 per kg. Top producers include Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

UAE: The UAE ranks among the top 5 date-producing countries, exporting to Europe and Asia.

3. Mushrooms – High Demand, Quick Returns

Exotic mushrooms like shiitake, oyster, and morels fetch between $15–$50 per kg. Top producers include China, the USA, the Netherlands, Poland, and India.

India: States like Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have thriving mushroom industries.

UAE: Mushroom farming is expanding in controlled environments, with hydroponic and container-based methods making cultivation viable in desert conditions.

4. Herbs (Basil, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary) – Growing Organic Market

Fresh organic herbs are in high demand, selling for $10–$30 per kg. Top producers include Italy, the USA, India, Egypt, and Turkey.

India: Tamil Nadu and Kerala lead in herbal cultivation for Ayurveda and exports.

UAE: Hydroponic farms like Pure Harvest and Badia Farms produce high-quality basil and mint for local markets.

5. Millets – The Rising Superfood Trend

With increasing health consciousness, millets are becoming popular alternatives to rice and wheat, selling for $1–$3 per kilogram. Top producers include India, Nigeria, China, Niger, and Mali.

India: The government declared 2023 the International Year of Millets, boosting production in states like Rajasthan and Karnataka.

6. Avocado – The Superfood Boom

Avocados are in high demand, selling for $2–$4 per fruit. Top producers include Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Colombia, and Indonesia.

India: Small-scale cultivation is growing in Kerala and Karnataka, focusing on exports.

UAE: Avocados are mainly imported, but hydroponic projects are exploring local production.

7. Hydroponic Lettuce & Leafy Greens – Perfect for Urban Farming

These crops grow faster than traditional methods and offer higher yields per square meter. Top producers include the Netherlands, the USA, China, Japan, and the UAE (for controlled farming).

India: Hydroponics is gaining popularity in Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi NCR.

UAE: Companies like Green Fields and Smart Acres are producing lettuce, kale, and spinach using vertical farming techniques.

8. Dragon Fruit – A New High-Value Crop

Dragon fruit is a low-maintenance crop with high demand, selling for $3–$7 per fruit. Top producers include Vietnam, Colombia, Ecuador, Thailand, and India.

India: Gujarat and Maharashtra are leading in commercial dragon fruit farming.

UAE: Locally grown dragon fruit is becoming popular in Dubai's premium supermarkets.

10. Quinoa – The Next Big Superfood

Quinoa is high in protein and sells for $4–$10 per kg. Top producers include Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, the USA, and Canada.

India: Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are expanding quinoa production.

UAE: Desert farming initiatives are testing quinoa as an alternative to wheat.

10. Ginger – High Demand in Culinary and Medicinal Markets

Ginger is a versatile crop with applications in both culinary and medicinal fields, selling for $6–$8 per kilogram. Top producers include India, China, Nigeria, Nepal, and Indonesia.

India: As a leading producer, India cultivates ginger extensively in states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Meghalaya.

UAE: While primarily imported, there's potential for controlled environment agriculture to meet local demand.

Conclusion

In the evolving landscape of agriculture, profitability depends on adaptability, market trends, and technological advancements. In India, crops like saffron, millets, and ginger thrive due to diverse agro-climatic zones and strong traditional practices. In the UAE, innovations in hydroponics and drought-resistant crops like dates and quinoa are shaping the future of sustainable farming.

At AgriNext 2025, , experts will delve into hydroponics, precision farming, and resilient crop varieties, providing farmers with actionable insights to enhance productivity and profitability in an ever-changing agricultural sector.

References

1. Salam Kisan – Insights on high-value crops and market trends. https://www.salamkisan.com/

2. Tend – Data on profitable farming practices and technology. https://www.tend.com/

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