The Shiitake

The Shiitake are a species of humanoid fungus people who inhabit Shiitake City. They appear to be based on ancient Japanese culture, specifically samurai. The Shiitake were slaughtered by Gertrude on her quest to retrieve the Grub Prince, all except their leader, who was spared.

Physical Description
The Shiitake are humanoid beings with light white-blue skin and humanoid physiology. Their heads are shaped like a mushroom, which holds their brains. Their face is compromised of only a mouth.

History
At some point, the Shiitake founded Shiitake City in a snowy land. They eventually built it into a large city inspired by medieval Japan architecture. Their society also evolved into a warrior culture, with almost every member of the Shiitake being skilled with a blade, throwing stars, or general violence.

The Shiitake are a very literal species, not understanding metaphors or hidden meanings. This is shown when a Shiitake does not understand Gertrude's death threats, and when the Shiitake Leader misinterprets her vow of pacifism and violent intent.

The Shiitake have a sacred duty to kidnap the Grub Prince from its mother, the Grub Queen. This has noble intent, however, as the Grub Queen maliciously devours her young in order to survive. The Shiitake have been saving grubs for generations, until Gertrude put a halt to it by slaughtering the Shiitake. .