Glowmites are bioluminescent insects found in the woodlands of Alfheim and across the forests of the main Bifröst Isles.
Description
They glow in pale greens and ambers, clustering around sap-dripping or wounded trees. Their soft hum fills the night air, and their presence marks places of decay. Though their feeding weakens wood, they also accelerate renewal by spreading spores of moss and fungi.
Role in the Isles
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Mark diseased or dying trees, serving as natural indicators of forest health.
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Aid in fungal growth, ensuring forest cycles of decay and rebirth.
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Provide light in deep woods, subtly shaping the activity of nocturnal animals.
Ties to Other Creatures
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Draw the attention of predators, who hunt creatures lured by their glow.
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Collected by Alfar and Goliath skalds in cages for use as lanterns during rites and journeys.