Among the many oddities found in the Kanamian diet, one stands out above the rest, which is the Shrimpshroom.
I once saw one near the coast myself: a mushroom with giant pincers, slowly crawling as if a shrimp were carrying a toadstool on its back. Equal parts (deliciously) creepy and (creepily) delicious.
Those who've tried Shrimpshrooms say the meat is incredibly tender. The mushroom cap not only carries the sweetness of shrimp but also the umami richness of fungi, with a firm, satisfying bite. It's a rare delicacy, but its inconsistent yield makes it hard to find on dining tables in Asterleeds.

So... where do the Kanamians get their Shrimpshrooms?
A visit to the tribe revealed the secret. Beside the village lies a hidden stream, unmarked on most maps. The Kanamians call it the River of Returning Spirits, their sacred lifeline. Dozens of Shrimpshrooms are raised there, each with meaty pincers and thick, healthy mushroom caps. It seems the tribe has mastered the secret of farming them. Is it the blessed environment, or some uncanny skill passed down through generations?

According to the locals, when their ancestors first settled this land, the river was barren, clear but lifeless. It wasn't until the wise Murmuring Water Elder led the people to restore the riverbanks that life returned. Now, the water teems with plants, fish, and of course... the curious Shrimpshroom.