Brugalth

A brugalth is the breeding pod where /crustlers/ are gestated and born. Crustler mothers usually infest a tree withtheir fertilized eggs and these grow out of the tree branches, forming a thick but flacid shell that becomes the brugalth. In it, the crustler embryon grows, feeding from the nutrients that the tree produces. Details on how fecundation occurs in the species are not known and havent been observed ord documented.

The embryonic liquid thats left can be harvested to make a traditional saurami drink called the Brugalth Slak'a (or simply Slak'a). The liquidis viscous and gooey, it has a dark green-transparent tone and it has a strong coustic/astringent smell. After harvesting and placing in Wooden barrells (it eats through ceramic) it is taken to cellars and kept in relatively low temperatures while it ferments (takes 10-30 days). Then it is boiled together with some spice (may vary by brewers choice) to add flavour and dissimulate its guttural gag-inducing flavour. The drink is slightly alcoholic but its main property is a downing/slowing effect that comes from the need to slow down the organism of the embryon to allow it to grow at a pace where it recieves all the nutrients it needs.

Its effects are described as relaxing, relief of muscle tension,slowed movement, mind numbing, anesthetic and slightly eye-opening. Stronger brews of higher quality have been described as leaving consumers' limbs totally numb or even the whole body. The experience is described as a high rush of pleasure and total relaxation. "we forget our problems and physical ailments and see only positive and satisfaction" said a consumer. However it should be noted that heavy and frequent use may cause hurting and wakening on the muscles as an after-effect.