Para'sim

Para'sim was a hydatoid fungus that grew on the planet Nigreosis. It grew on rocks that were scattered across the planet's surface, over generations breaking them down into black sand. It was therefor believed by the natives to be responsible for the immense desert that enveloped Nigreosis.

Para'sim, like all life on Nigreosis, was colored a deep black. Its surface appeared almost polished, for in blackness it was invisible and in the wake of light its exterior glinted elegantly. But perhaps one of the most unusual features of this fungus was its watery stature. Though this aspect was fascinating and worth studying by all standards, the Nigreosians found it but a nuisance, as Para'sims growing on ceilings frequently dripped on them in their labyrinthine underground passageways. This proved a further annoyance when it was found that the Para'sim's surface was very sticky and required an undesirable and very painful procedure to remove. This earned them the nickname Crucia'Sudo (Painful drip).

The fungus's liquid resemblance did serve a purpose other than to annoy the Nigreosians. The attribute allowed them to wrap themselves around rocks, letting them break their victimized stone down at a much quicker rate. It also granted them near-invulnerability, though it was soon discovered that they would easily burn in the presence of fire.