Thine Enchanted Vessel - A series of Mini-Challanges
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:31 pm
Salaben the Small has always wanted to be a chef. Though wood elves are not typically known for their culinary expertise, eschewing most forms of cooking in favor of whole raw foods, Salaben knows in his heart of hearts that the path to freedom and happiness runs through the stomach. His stomach, actually. Salaben eats as much as a dwarf training to be in a marathon.
Unfortunately, cooking is one of those things that must be learned through a loving mixture of expert advice, doing, and trial and error. And despite having over 200 years of practice, it is very clear that Salaben isn't going to get any better without help. Salaben thus set out on a journey to get help to learn how to cook. He packed his bags, wished his family well, and walked for approximately six hours before running out of food and collapsing on the side of the road, famished.
A band of merchants happened to be passing by that day, and after a very large snack, sent him back home with another bag full of food, and a magic lamp, and a now-very-empty bag of coins. Upon reaching his home again, the very first thing Salaben wished for was a triple layer chocolate cake, studded with chunks of dark chocolate and dried cherries, topped with sweet whipped cream. After that though, the second thing he wished for was a magic cooking pot, capable of cooking ANYTHING.
And that is exactly what he got. It would seem that though this genie isn't outright malicious, he /is/ very literal. And thus when Salaben wished for a pot that could cook anything, the pot he got does not stop at stew. It also knows how to make furniture, weapons, and fancy jewelery. Throwing in two or more items usually causes them to combine. Last Tuesday, no less than fifteen halflings hopped out of the pot, though for the life of him, Salaben cannot figure out what he did to cause THAT to occur.
Today, however, Salaben has something special to create. His very best friend Galena has just turned 400, and as such, is now a fully fledged member of society. To celebrate this, the village is throwing a HUGE party in two days time, and must come up with the perfect gift to give her. Like most of his village, however, Galena doesn't much care for his heavily modified foodstuffs. She does like silk, spell books, bells, and spiders.
Inventory:
Key Items:
One Magic Pot
Invitation to Galena's Coming of Age Party
Magic Lamp
Food Items:
6 Loaves of Bread
Assorted Root Vegtables (Carrots, Potatoes, Beets, etc)
Spice Rack
2 bars of Fancy Imported Chocolate
Medium Basket of Strawberries
Small Basket of Cherries
Small Basket of Blueberries
4 peaches
Wild Lettuces
Precious Items:
Basket of Broken Jewelery (Assorted findings and settings from where Salaben cannibalized them for parts to throw into the pot)
4 tiny Diamonds
1 medium Ruby
1 Enamel Flower Pendant
2 woven gold and platinum rings
Furniture:
1 normal bed
2 normal chairs
1 normal table
1 large comfortable chair
1 footstool
1 bookshelf
Clothing:
7 Sets of everyday clothing
2 Sets of special occasion clothing
1 Set of Adventuring clothing
Winter Cloak
Silk Cloak
Fuzzy Rabbit Slippers
Potions and other Magical items:
2 Essence of Magic
1 Sun shaped amulet - Radiates heat and light when the incantation inscribed on the back is recited
1 Frost Potion
2 Fire Rubies
1 Electric Amber
1 Green Feather from a Jungle Kobold
Task: Create a present of Galena
Unfortunately, cooking is one of those things that must be learned through a loving mixture of expert advice, doing, and trial and error. And despite having over 200 years of practice, it is very clear that Salaben isn't going to get any better without help. Salaben thus set out on a journey to get help to learn how to cook. He packed his bags, wished his family well, and walked for approximately six hours before running out of food and collapsing on the side of the road, famished.
A band of merchants happened to be passing by that day, and after a very large snack, sent him back home with another bag full of food, and a magic lamp, and a now-very-empty bag of coins. Upon reaching his home again, the very first thing Salaben wished for was a triple layer chocolate cake, studded with chunks of dark chocolate and dried cherries, topped with sweet whipped cream. After that though, the second thing he wished for was a magic cooking pot, capable of cooking ANYTHING.
And that is exactly what he got. It would seem that though this genie isn't outright malicious, he /is/ very literal. And thus when Salaben wished for a pot that could cook anything, the pot he got does not stop at stew. It also knows how to make furniture, weapons, and fancy jewelery. Throwing in two or more items usually causes them to combine. Last Tuesday, no less than fifteen halflings hopped out of the pot, though for the life of him, Salaben cannot figure out what he did to cause THAT to occur.
Today, however, Salaben has something special to create. His very best friend Galena has just turned 400, and as such, is now a fully fledged member of society. To celebrate this, the village is throwing a HUGE party in two days time, and must come up with the perfect gift to give her. Like most of his village, however, Galena doesn't much care for his heavily modified foodstuffs. She does like silk, spell books, bells, and spiders.
Inventory:
Key Items:
One Magic Pot
Invitation to Galena's Coming of Age Party
Magic Lamp
Food Items:
6 Loaves of Bread
Assorted Root Vegtables (Carrots, Potatoes, Beets, etc)
Spice Rack
2 bars of Fancy Imported Chocolate
Medium Basket of Strawberries
Small Basket of Cherries
Small Basket of Blueberries
4 peaches
Wild Lettuces
Precious Items:
Basket of Broken Jewelery (Assorted findings and settings from where Salaben cannibalized them for parts to throw into the pot)
4 tiny Diamonds
1 medium Ruby
1 Enamel Flower Pendant
2 woven gold and platinum rings
Furniture:
1 normal bed
2 normal chairs
1 normal table
1 large comfortable chair
1 footstool
1 bookshelf
Clothing:
7 Sets of everyday clothing
2 Sets of special occasion clothing
1 Set of Adventuring clothing
Winter Cloak
Silk Cloak
Fuzzy Rabbit Slippers
Potions and other Magical items:
2 Essence of Magic
1 Sun shaped amulet - Radiates heat and light when the incantation inscribed on the back is recited
1 Frost Potion
2 Fire Rubies
1 Electric Amber
1 Green Feather from a Jungle Kobold
Task: Create a present of Galena