Fungicidal Tolves, commonly just called Tolves, are a strange occurrence in nature. They guard the forests from harm and decay. Ironically enough, their own bodies are composed of a mixture of animal flesh and decaying fungal matter. They have the bodyshape of a wolf, with mushrooms ringed around neck, winglike front arms and birdish back feet. Their tail is a giant mushroom with feathers sticking out. These feathers are often worn or shredded along the sides. A healthy tolve will spend up to four hours every day making sure its feathers are in good condition. You can easily tell if a tolve is ill or feeling upset by checking the condition of its plumage.
A wild tolve's diet consists of mushrooms and carrion, which helps keep the forest's environment healthy. They can eat toxic substances with little to no harm done to them, thus being good chemical cleanup aides and highly sought after by chemical manufacturing companies. However, man-made chemicals are not good for tolves when in large quantities, and should only be used as a treat. Very elusive and rarely seen in the wild, if you do manage to spot a wild tolve, run. It will not hesitate to attack due to your infringement on its territory.
They are very loyal, but need to be given time alone every few days or else they will become over-clingy, and that is something you do not want. Tolves tend to scentmark many objects in their owner's homes, releasing small particles from the ring around their neck. When content, a tolve will release a soothing scent from the ring, which smells of honey and young flower buds. An angry tolve is extremely volatile, tending to destroy the nearest object to them, whether it be a pillow, a tree stump, or even other tolves... Tolves are naturally antisocial creatures, coming together only for breeding season. However, they take very well to being in households with other tolves, as long as each tolve has its own space it can retreat to when needed.
Due to deforestation, tolves are loosing living space at a rapid pace. It is hoped that they will be able to be reintroduced into new growing forests one day, but until that day comes, volunteers are needed to provide food and shelter for these magnificent creatures. Will you be one of them?
