\n<\/div> \n\nThe **Crystal Worm Father** is an event boss that drops the entrance to the [Fungal Cavern](\/wiki\/fungal-cavern). In the dungeon itself, it also makes a return to assist the [Crystal Worm Mother](\/wiki\/crystal-worm-mother).\n\n{{template-realm-eye-lore\n| response=The entrance to the abandoned dwarven mines was blocked off by the dwarves when they retreated. At the time, the mushroom tribes were appeased once the miners left.
\nOnce Steamhammer realized how much valuable equipment had been deserted, he insisted on tearing down the barrier and reclaiming their property.
\nThis ill-advised decision was quickly noticed by the mushroom tribes. Determined to keep people away for good, they have poured into the realm to keep wanderers far from the entrance.\n}}\n\n\n