Kuon’s Day Cooking Contest!

log edited by Palooka

I’ve made some minor changes and a lot of deletions to keep the flow going….

tried to keep the spirit of the event unchanged.

You notice a group of seven laughing children toting picnic baskets heading in the direction of the Victory Gate. "It's the Day of Kuon's Blessing!," they sing merrily in three-part harmony. "We're going to join the Lorekeepers in the Rambling Meadow! It's happening now!" Their teacher follows, playing on her mandolin. Oddly, they are all dressed alike in floral-patterned clothing.

[Kuon's Pavilion]

Six carved modwir poles stand at even intervals forming a circle. They bear a pale green silken canopy that flutters lazily in the breeze. The sheer silk provides a gauzy view of the sky and provides some protection should a light shower fall. A small raised dais is fitted into the northern arc of the circle and carefully fitted stone tiles form an outdoor dance floor. The sweet scent of night blooming flowers mixes with the spicy aroma herbs in this airy spot

Also here: Talantris, Mentor Odevalis, Siska, Lorekeeper Haylei, Radoria, Lorekeeper Joter, Lorekeeper Ketum, Merjinia, Lumaco, Lady Kyleri, Rhellyn, Luckyknuckles, Lorekeeper Spaewife, Mentor Eridal, Lorekeeper Palooka

Obvious paths: east.

Palooka asks, "any questions before we begin?"

Lumaco says, "and no fellow adventurers"

Lumaco nods.

Palooka nods to Lumaco.

Merjinia giggles.

Palooka says, “You can’t cook your fellow Adventurers… is highly overrated.

Talantris asks, "No fellow adventurers hm?"

Talantris says, "I missed the rules."

You say, "Found ya another contestant"

You point at Talantris.

You beam at Palooka.

Talantris groans.

Joter says, "Or Lorekeepers"

Lumaco snaps her fingers.

Talantris exclaims, "I'm not a cook, I'm a knight!"

Palooka turns to face Talantris.

Palooka says, “Knights must eat too... yup yup yup.

Palooka says, "then I see Lumaco, Merijina, Kyleri and Rhellyn as the contestants, and well be seeing their work in that order"

Talantris snorts.

Eridal says, "Cook at night then"

Talantris says, "No, I am a knight, not, a night."

Odevalis says, "I've always wondered what Pinnapple Palooka Pie would taste like though"

Odevalis ponders.

Talantris snorts at Eridal.

Palooka exclaims, "the first phase, preparation will begin when the the ingredient is revealed!"

Palooka recites:

"Quiet please I'm about to begin!"

Talantris says, "Palooka."

Palooka asks, "yes?"

Garshund gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Garshund sits down.

Talantris asks, "I missed the rules, restate them?"

Palooka says, "join up please....."

Talantris joins Palooka's group.

Garshund rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Garshund glances at a Vaalor crest.

Talantris stares off into space.

Talantris groans at Odevalis.

Lady Avira's group just arrived.

Avira grins.

Reyvin asks, "Hiding, eh?"

Reyvin says, "I hear the criers now..."Death and implosion at Kuon's Festival!""

Palooka says, "one more minute as the straggler sees the rules"

Lumaco paces back and forth, muttering something about cookin'.

Palooka leans on Talantris.

Ketum snickers.

Spaewife snickers.

Palooka fidgets.

Palooka recites:

"The Games will now begin! Talantris.... get the rules quick,,,"

J>Palooka winks at Talantris.

Palooka recites:

"Welcome One and All!

Here this very evening, We shall be holding the first annual

Kuon's Day Gourmet Cooking Contest.

Hosted by yers Truly,, well, perhaps not Truly, but Most Honestly

Palooka Thumbles, Mage and Lorekeeper of Great Culinary Secrets!"

Talantris asks, "No fire pit?"

Lumaco lets out a cheer!

Palooka recites:

"Here and now, Harken to the sounds of Bubbling Pots and Simmering Sauces

Be mindfully open to experience the aromas, textures

And sights of Kuon's Springtime bounty!"

You applaud Palooka.

Spaewife mutters gastritis.

Spaewife giggles.

Palooka recites:

"All Please be the mostly of quiet during the event,

as it takes much concentration to create great food in very little time."

Palooka recites:

"These great Chefs have already been briefed as to the rules of the game, and now await only the unveiling of the Secret Ingredient with which they will work their Culinary Magic!

I've taken much time to chose an ingredient that would work well with the spring vegetables and herbs celebrated on Kuon's day......."

Palooka recites:

"Contestants get ready, as yer time begins when I unveil the Theme of our Contest!"

Palooka gestures and utters a phrase of magic.... Suddently a Bolt of Green lightning streaks down from the sky and when your eyes adjust to the glare you see...

(Palooka stands before a grand altar upon which is stacked piles of the finest quality Free Range Cockatrice you've ever seen! There are skinless Cockatrice filets, drumsticks, and full Free Range Cockatrices ready for roasting. You also see great bundles of fresh herbs and any other possible ingredient to create any Cockatrice dish imaginable!)

You smack your lips.

Haylei gasps.

Haylei exclaims, "Ooh!"

Haylei exclaims, "Aah!"

Rhellyn grins.

Reyvin's jaw drops.

Merjinia grins.

You ask, "Are they organic?"

You peer quizzically at Palooka.

Spaewife says, "me loves cocktrice"

Palooka recites:

"you now have 5 minutes til you must show us your progress! Time begins NOW!"

Spaewife says, "they are free range"

Palooka nods to Spaewife.

Spaewife pokes you in the ribs.

You stick your tongue out at Spaewife and let loose with a loud, "Thbtbtbtbt" from your lips!

Haylei ducks her head.

(Joter reaches towards the cockatrice.)

Palooka recites:

"The Cockatrices are Free range, organic and quite wonderful in texture. They should make fine eating, if our chefs don’t panic"

(Aramina slaps Joter's hand)

[Kuon's Pavilion]

Six carved modwir poles stand at even intervals forming a circle. They bear a pale green silken canopy that flutters lazily in the breeze. The sheer silk provides a gauzy view of the sky and provides some protection should a light shower fall. A small raised dais is fitted into the northern arc of the circle and carefully fitted stone tiles form an outdoor dance floor. The sweet scent of night blooming flowers mixes with the spicy aroma herbs in this airy spot

Also here: Delyorik, Lorekeeper Reyvin, Talantris, Lorekeeper Odevalis, Siska, Lorekeeper Haylei, Radoria, Lorekeeper Joter, Lorekeeper Ketum, Merjinia, Lumaco, Lady Kyleri, Rhellyn, Luckyknuckles, Lorekeeper Spaewife, Lorekeeper Palooka

Obvious paths: east.

Palooka recites:

"This should be quite fun to see what kind of food the contestants will prepare. Time is ticking, and I see a lot of action happening over at Rhellyn’s kitchen… yup yup yup."

You nod to Palooka.

Palooka nods to Talantris.

Ketum recites:

"Let's hope some of them take the right path and smother that cockatrice in vegetables."

Ketum rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Reyvin glances at Ketum.

Reyvin asks, "Vegetables?"

Reyvin waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

You say, "Or chocolate"

Ketum waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

You say, "Chocolate glazed cockatrice"

Delyorik winks at Haylei.

Spaewife recites:

"oooo chocolate covered cocktrice drumsticks"

Spaewife says, "hmm"

Gentle melodies flow forth from the musicians' instruments.

Palooka recites:

"Chocolate Cockatrices are rather difficult to prepare... hope that theres time if someone wishes to pursue that avenue"

Spaewife recites:

"might be almost as good as chocolate covered Reyvins"

Spaewife whistles tunelessly to herself.

Reyvin squints at Delyorik.

Haylei recites:

"Oh, that's quite good, I can assure you."

Odevalis recites:

"I cant wait to see what our contestants make... I wonder if we'll see any stuffed dishes, or perhaps a pate appetizer?"

You recite:

"Nah, the cockatrices won't bea as gamey"

.

Haylei smacks her lips.

Spaewife giggles.

Spaewife laughs!

Joter recites:

"You never seen me cook. You never want to either."

Palooka recites:

"I personally like a good dose of Garlic and fresh dill to cover the gameyness of cockatrice"

You say, "Hope someone saves the gizzards"

Odevalis recites:

"Sorry.. am I loud enough now?"

Delyorik begins chuckling at Reyvin.

Palooka nods to Odevalis.

You look at Odevalis and shake your head.

elyorik recites:

"No, be louder."

Delyorik seems to be waiting for something.

You say, "You need to yell"

Talantris says, "More like this.."

Talantris nods to Odevalis.

Talantris yells, "Get to cooking!"

Talantris nods to Odevalis.

Spaewife peers quizzically at Joter.

Joter says, "Better"

Palooka recites:

"work quickly contestants,,, time is running, and you'll be harshly judged by me as a poor gourmet if ya don't have your cooking well underway with in the next few moments"

Lorekeeper Ketum's group just arrived.

(Aramina slaps a chef's hat on Palooka's head)

Kuon's Pavilion]

Six carved modwir poles stand at even intervals forming a circle. They bear a pale green silken canopy that flutters lazily in the breeze. The sheer silk provides a gauzy view of the sky and provides some protection should a light shower fall. A small raised dais is fitted into the northern arc of the circle and carefully fitted stone tiles form an outdoor dance floor. The sweet scent of night blooming flowers mixes with the spicy aroma herbs in this airy spot

Also here: Lorekeeper Nindy, Lorekeeper Ketum, Delyorik, Lorekeeper Reyvin, Talantris, Lorekeeper Odevalis, Siska, Lorekeeper Haylei, Lorekeeper Joter, Merjinia, Lumaco, Lady Kyleri, Rhellyn, Luckyknuckles, Lorekeeper Spaewife, Lorekeeper Palooka

Obvious paths: east.

Palooka recites:

"Stuffed Cockatrice with basalmic vinegar was a favorite of mine growing up.... especially with lots of fresh basil and truffles!"

You ask, "No chocolate?"

Palooka says, "bah"

Odevalis recites:

"Is that basal I smell... no.. wait yes.. mixed with.. what is that..."

Odevalis ponders.

You say, "It's acantha"

You nod to Odevalis.

Palooka recites:

"Mixed with Paprika and Sardines perhaps?"

Ketum rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Odevalis beams!

Spaewife coughs.

Joter recites:

"Sardines?"

You recite:

"And a touch of pickle!"

Surely there are more interesting things to nudge than the pickle!

Delyorik rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You recite:

"Never forget the pickle"

Ketum recites:

"I smell milk. This can't be a good sign."

Spaewife peers quizzically at Palooka.

Palooka recites:

"Smells like paprika and sardines.... I don't particularly like anchoveys with Cockatrice...Good there’s no odor of anchoveys… Perhaps with fresh Striped Gak steaks, but no anchoveys with cockatrice."

Odevalis recites:

"A meal made with acantha leaf really leaves on feeling refreshed and satisfied with what they've eaten, so I've found. I had this great salad at Silvergate a while ago..."

Delyorik quietly peruses the pages in his black leather journal with a contemplative look upon his face.

Palooka recites:

"Acantha is a bit bitter.... but might work well with a port wine sauce"

A gentle breeze stirs the silken canopy causing stripes of sunlight to dance across the stone floor.

Delyorik smiles softly, a dark look in his eyes.

Joter recites:

"No, you want a touch of honey and molasses. That give it a nice tasting sauce."

Delyorik glances at a silver-spined black leather journal.

Odevalis nods.

Odevalis recites:

"No no.. Bitter is good! Bitterness and sourness really attack the palatte.."

You gag.

Palooka recites:

"Time is running quickly.... soon we'll hear from Lumaco to see where he's at... Lumaco! Give me your progress!"

Ketum recites:

"I agree with Odevalis. Bitter is always better."

Palooka turns to face Lumaco.

Spaewife says, "is not my palatte i'm worried about"

Spaewife laughs!

Haylei wrinkles her nose.

You snicker.

Lumaco asks, "me?"

[Kuon's Pavilion]

Six carved modwir poles stand at even intervals forming a circle. They bear a pale green silken canopy that flutters lazily in the breeze. The sheer silk provides a gauzy view of the sky and provides some protection should a light shower fall. A small raised dais is fitted into the northern arc of the circle and carefully fitted stone tiles form an outdoor dance floor. The sweet scent of night blooming flowers mixes with the spicy aroma herbs in this airy spot

Also here: Lorekeeper Nindy, Lorekeeper Ketum, Delyorik, Lorekeeper Reyvin, Talantris, Lorekeeper Odevalis, Siska, Lorekeeper Haylei, Lorekeeper Joter, Merjinia, Lumaco, Lady Kyleri, Rhellyn, Lorekeeper Spaewife, Lorekeeper Palooka

Palooka nods to Lumaco.

Odevalis chuckles.

Palooka says, "20 seconds"

Delyorik recite:

"Haphip root. Makes even rolton leg taste sweet."

Delyorik nods.

Spaewife recite:

"I prefer a sweet and sour combination."

(Lumaco frantically hacks up some cockatrice with her skinning knife. With a hopeless look on her face she throws the pieces into a large pot with some woth flower and basal. She grabs a drumstick and thrusts it into the flames of a fire pit. After screaming loudly she drops the drumstick. She retrieves another drumstick and, putting it on a stick, tries again.)

Palooka applauds Lumaco!

Palooka recites:

"Next up will be Merjinia"

Palooka gawks at Lumaco.

Lumaco says, "I never claimed I could cook"

You rub Lumaco.

Palooka recites:

"And a scary, yet aggressive beginning for Lumaco!"

Delyorik smirks.

Spaewife nods to Palooka.

Palooka recites:

"Next is Merjinia! lets see yer progress!"

Lorekeeper Cerridween just arrived.

Siska says, "oooh, cockatrice drumsticks"

Palooka recites:

"Next up will be Kyleri"

Siska drools.

Palooka winks at Siska.

Siska smiles at Palooka.

Delyorik says, "Here."

(Kyleri grabs a big wooden bowl and scurries towards the altar and begins peering at the different parts of the cockatrice, selecting only the best cuts. She finally quickly makes her selection, grabbing several different cuts of the meat before moving to her own little fire pit, assembling the meat on the plank. She murmurs something about preparing a nice cockatrice stew, a cockatrice pie and cockatrice kabobs. She looks decidedly calm in the face of the fire, perhaps from the years of facing undead fearlessly?)

Delyorik says, "Add this to your concoctions."

Delyorik idly picks at a vial of Syphon's spirits.

Delyorik smirks.

Palooka recites:

"Waiting on Merjnia...."

Palooka recites:

"20 seconds"

Odevalis recites:

"How impressive.. despite that downfall, Lumaco was quickly able to retrieve another drumstick and continue cooking. Smells wonderful from here... I find the inclusion of woth flower to be slightly new for meats... in my experience anyway, this will be interesting!"

Merjinia grumbles.

Palooka recites:

"10 seconds for Merjinia... after that will be Rhellyn"

Joter recites:

"Any volner can't be all bad."

Palooka nods to Merjinia.

Ketum recites:

"With any luck that flower will drown out the foul-tasting meat."

Palooka recites:

"Bad weather is mussin up Merjinia,,,,, graciously, I'm movin on for a moment"

Siska nods to Ketum.

Palooka recites:

"Rhellyn"

A black gold-bellied lizard sitting on Nindy's shoulder suddenly erupts into motion, spinning in circles and slapping Nindy upside his head with its long tail! Luckily, Nindy manages to calm the creature down after a few moments without sustaining a concussion.

Odevalis just hugged Nindy.

Palooka recites:

"Rhellyn,, show us your progress!"

Odevalis just kissed Nindy on the cheek.

Spaewife says, "oo look a lizard to add to the mix"

Spaewife nods.

Joter recites:

"I won't tell you about the one that flew the coop."

(Rhellyn quickly grabs the chicken and pulls it back to the table where he stuffs it quickly with aleolas stems and then grabs sevaral soylvn cloves which he crushes before turning to poke at the coals of the fire, ignoring the pots avaliable)

Spaewife pokes Nindy in the ribs.

Palooka recites:

"Then we'll see Talantris!"

Talantris groans at Palooka.

Talantris exclaims, "I'm a taste tester!"

Talantris says, "I said I'm not a cook."

Palooka gawks at Talantris.

Talantris exclaims, "I'm a knight!"

Talantris says, "Not a cook."

Palooka recites:

"oooooh Soylvn clove and Cockatrice!..... wonderful combination... bit too sweet.... probably serve with a salty seafood based sauce.."

You nod to Palooka.

Palooka recites:

"Last chance for Merjinia.... and 20 seconds for Talantris who even though he’s a knight must cook to be in the cooking contest! Is a rule!

Talantris waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

You say, "Bah, give it a try"

You give Talantris a little prod between the shoulder blades.

Nindy ponders.

Odevalis recites:

"Oh... Sovyn! That will add a delicate bitter flavor... seems he used a good amount from what I see.. not too much, but definately not just a simple garnish."

Palooka says, "oooh"

Talantris snorts at you.

Reyvin nods to Nindy in greeting.

Palooka beams happily at Odevalis!

Nindy nods to Reyvin.

Odevalis chuckles.

Palooka recites:

"Odevalis is good at this...."

Siska sniffs.

Siska says, "Not too bad"

Siska smiles.

Palooka recites:

"Now folks..... begin the second phase.... develop your ideas... 5 minutes begins now!"

Talantris stares off into space.

Joter places his silvery eahnor nightingale on his shoulder.

Palooka points at Joter.

Palooka exclaims, "time!"

Palooka recites:

"The Drumsticks are notorious for being greasy, it seems..... hope Lumaco knows this and can figure out how to work with that"

Palooka nods to Joter.

You recite:

"A little grease is good though"

You nod.

Talantris begins chuckling at Odevalis.

Palooka nods.

Reyvin recites:

"Grease adds flavor."

Reyvin nods to you.

Haylei recites:

"I'm really interested to see how Kyleri's kabobs come out... they have my mouth watering."

Haylei smacks her lips.

Talantris sits down.

Palooka gawks at Talantris.

Palooka recites

“Talantris, Knight though you may be, cannae cook much from a reclined and seated position. Nope Nope Nope!

Ketum recites:

"I'm really liking what I see Rhellyn doing. More vegetables, less meat always makes for a good combination."

You say, "I just hope they hurry, I'm getting hungry"

Talantris leans back.

Talantris folds his arms over his chest.

Siska exclaims, "I hear crushed cactacae can get rid of grease!"

Joter recites:

"I like the Sovyn Cockatrice so far."

Joter recites:

"I got to admit some bias here"

Siska says, "Not too much though, it tends to dry it out"

Palooka recites:

"Actually..... I've found that you can make a really good easy meal by frying a half pound of bacon.... and using the oil to do Porobella mushroooms and Marinated Cockatrice breatsteses....guess a little grease is good"

Joter taps a small crystal Sovyn pin.

Talantris groans.

Siska says, "mmmm"

Reyvin coughs.

You stare at Palooka.

You shake your head at Palooka and cluck your tongue.

Spaewife says, "I'm just partial to Cocktrice in general"

Palooka recites:

"Seems one contestant has gotten so hot in the kitchen she vaporized! Merjinia is Out of the running!”

Odevalis chuckles.

Palooka recites:

"Time is ticking for the remaining contestants"

Palooka recites:

"Anyone here assist Talantris with the finer points of using Lemon Grass in a sauce base?? Seems he's having a bitta prollems."

Talantris says, "She's at Silverwood."

Joter says, "She is in Silverwood"

Talantris snorts at Palooka.

Talantris says, "I dont cook."

Spaewife says, "oo it's devine"

Talantris says, "I hire servants to cook for me."

Talantris stands up.

Siska says, "Oh, come on Talantris, cook us something"

Palooka nods to Siska.

Spaewife says, "But, has to be used subtly"

Talantris says, "As I said, I'm a knight."

Talantris folds his arms over his chest with an air of superiority.

Siska cowers away from Talantris!

Talantris traces the lines of his jackal's head tattoo.

Palooka recites:

"Gracious me..... I think time is nearly finished for the second phase of the game!"

Siska lets out a cheer!

Palooka's jaw drops.

Talantris peers quizzically at Odevalis.

[Kuon's Pavilion]

Six carved modwir poles stand at even intervals forming a circle. They bear a pale green silken canopy that flutters lazily in the breeze. The sheer silk provides a gauzy view of the sky and provides some protection should a light shower fall. A small raised dais is fitted into the northern arc of the circle and carefully fitted stone tiles form an outdoor dance floor. The sweet scent of night blooming flowers mixes with the spicy aroma herbs in this airy spot

Also here: Radoria, Lorekeeper Nindy, Lorekeeper Ketum, Lorekeeper Reyvin, Talantris, Lorekeeper Odevalis, Siska, Lorekeeper Haylei, Lorekeeper Joter, Lumaco, Lady Kyleri, Rhellyn, Lorekeeper Spaewife, Lorekeeper Palooka

Obvious paths: east.

Palooka recites:

"First up is Kyleri to tell us how he's doing!"

Spaewife recites:

"i've found that if you crush it then stuff the carcass with it, it lends a wonderful aromatic quality to any meat, but especially Cocktrice"

Palooka turns to face Kyleri.

(Kyleri quickly sends an assistant over to gather the other ingredients she will need, listing them off in an urgent voice, while she grabs a large butcher knife, murmuring prayers to Leya as her hands begin to fly, slicing through the cockatrice rapidly. After filleting the breast meat, she glances down at her fingers, silently mouthing out numbers, counting to be sure she still has all her fingers. Satisfied, she pours some fine elven red wine in a cast iron skillet over the flames, tossing filleted cockatrice in the bubbling, fragrant wine. She snatches several turnips from the assistant, murmuring something about turnip farmers and slices and dices them as well. She contemplates for a moment, a few strands of her hair plastered to her face as she fumbles through her herbs, grabbing a giant yabathilium fruit. She raises it high over her head, then moves to the plank and begins dicing both the fruit and some cockatrice.)

Palooka flails his arms about.

Palooka recites:

"Er... how SHE's doing!"

Palooka recites:

"And doing Quite Quite well!"

Palooka recites:

"I love wine! Wine is the ultimate food!"

Palooka bows to Kyleri.

Nindy says, "Wine.."

Nindy says, "Is uh star'."

Reyvin coughs.

Nindy nods.

Palooka recites:

"Next is Rhellyn!"

Reyvin says, "Not quite the ultimate food..."

Haylei just gave Nindy a smooch.

(Rhellyn gives a nod to the coals deciding they are where he wants them to be and then pulls out several large modwir leaves which he lays flat on the table, carefully setting the cockitrice atop it. He smiles happily as he rubs the crushed sovyn cloves into the skin of the cockitrice before countering the bitterness by pouring some sweetfern potion over the whole of the beast. Taking some fresh rolton butter he brushes it over the modwir leaves, then pauses seeming to think about something and then shrugs and pushes a nice healthy dollop inside the empty cavity of the cockitrice. Nodding happyily he wraps the whole of the cockitrice up in the modwir leaves and carefully sets it into the coals of the fire, covering it with said coals.)

Reyvin glances at Palooka.

Reyvin smacks his lips.

Nindy says, "Brins on d'rum.."

A black gold-bellied lizard sitting on Nindy's shoulder nibbles playfully at his cheek.

Spaewife says, "wine being used to cook is over rated"

You say, "She's got Nindy's vote"

Nindy exclaims, "An' d'beer!"

Nindy lets out a cheer!

Palooka's jaw drops.

Reyvin says, "I say, you must try the "Roast-leg-o-halfing" one time."

J>Joter says, "And Clerac's vote too"

J> * Wolfflow Du-kay joins the adventure.

Palooka recites:

"Moving directly on to Talantris.... who may be going to surprise us with his culinary magic or continue his strange approach to this cooking contest by nae cooking at’tall!"

Reyvin nods to Nindy.

Palooka turns to face Talantris.

Talantris snorts at Palooka.

Palooka's jaw drops.

Nindy raises an eyebrow in Reyvin's direction.

Nindy asks, "Eat people?"

Nindy's face turns slightly pale.

Haylei says, "Rhellyn is going for the campout recipe."

Haylei grins.

Reyvin asks, "People?"

Rhellyn grins.

Reyvin says, "No...halfling."

Reyvin nods to Nindy.

Palooka gawks at Reyvin.

Rhellyn says, "Im just lazy and dont want to wash dishes."

Odevalis recites:

"This will be a symphony on my tongue I'm sure! The sweet fruit and wine, mingled with a dry tang against the hearty meat. Wow.. I really cant wait for this!"

Nindy looks rather confused.

Palooka recites:

"Talantris...... seems to be burried under a mound of flour,,, and even my Voln symbol of recognition tells me he's more a wraith than a cook!"

Talantris says, "Done."

You grin at Palooka.

[Kuon's Pavilion]

Six carved modwir poles stand at even intervals forming a circle. They bear a pale green silken canopy that flutters lazily in the breeze. The sheer silk provides a gauzy view of the sky and provides some protection should a light shower fall. A small raised dais is fitted into the northern arc of the circle and carefully fitted stone tiles form an outdoor dance floor. The sweet scent of night blooming flowers mixes with the spicy aroma herbs in this airy spot

Also here: Radoria, Lorekeeper Nindy, Lorekeeper Ketum, Lorekeeper Reyvin, Talantris (who’s not cooking), Lorekeeper Odevalis, Siska, Lorekeeper Haylei, Lorekeeper Joter, Lumaco, Lady Kyleri, Rhellyn, Lorekeeper Spaewife, Lorekeeper Palooka

Talantris nods to Palooka.

Talantris says, "I cooked."

Palooka turns to face Talantris.

Palooka recites:

ya didn’t cook, Talantris… least not yet.

Joter recites:

"That sounds delicious"

Palooka recites:

"Begin the presentation of finished dishes,,, yer time starts now!"

Lumaco says, "err"

Spaewife says, "now.. while wine is over rated while cooking."

Spaewife says, "rum is not."

Lumaco says, "I need to go again"

Palooka's jaw drops.

Haylei grins at Spaewife.

Talantris asks, "Wanna taste?"

Talantris peers quizzically at Palooka.

Lumaco says, "I didn't get a second round"

Haylei says, "You can never have too much rum."

Nindy nods to Haylei.

Nindy says, "Agreeds."

Palooka recites:

"Wine is the most important part of cooking.... All great things start with shallot, garlic and white wine!"

Lumaco says, "I didn't get a second round"

Palooka recites:

"Lumaco!"

Lumaco starts jumping around like a twelve-year-old.

Palooka says, "sorry..."

Spaewife waves a hand at Palooka, dismissing him indifferently.

Palooka recites:

"Go go go!"

Palooka recites:

"Then time will start..."

(Lumaco throws the well roasted cockatrice drumstick onto a platter, attempts to arrange it artfully, and then shrugs and moves on. Sticking some calamia fruit on a stick, she thrusts them deep into the flames. She begins to stir her large pot with a worried look on her face. She grabs some whole mushrooms and some cut up garlic and throws them into the pot. As an afterthought, she grabs three strips of bacon and places them on a hot rock in the fire pit.)

J> * Journeyman Zvarnicus Kiundrillius joins the adventure.

Odevalis recites:

"Oh.. so much food to choose from.. I'm sure I can speak for my fellow panel members when I gawk wide-eyed at the artistry and talents of the contestants... but time will tell who wins, when we finally get to taste these sweet portraits of flavor!"

The soft melodies of a silver-stringed harp and an alto recorder fill the air as the musicians begin a song echoing the soft breezes of spring.

Spaewife recites:

"rum ads a much better flavour not to mention the infusion of other flavours."

You exclaim, "Bacon and cockatrice, wonderful combination!"

Palooka recites:

"I believe my brain is frying faster than the cockatrices,,, but I'll perservere! Great things are happening here, ladies and gentlemen, and Nindy... I can tell ya that fer sure"

Lumaco exclaims, "I'm tryin to concentrate! Get your hand outta my stew!"

Lumaco bites Ferdirand!

Joter recites:

"I am getting hungry"

Ferdirand gives Lumaco a good pinch!

Palooka begins chuckling at Lumaco.

Talantris nods to Odevalis.

(Joter eyes the pile of Free Range Cockatrice.)

Requiell grins ear-to-ear.

Palooka recites:

"However,,,, other than wine... I think beer does go much better with fried dishes... a good beer batter is easy and so homey."

Palooka recites:

"Always remember to bring wine or beer very very slowly into a cream based sauce,,, and keep it warm! Or the ackahol will start the cream to curdles and muss up the sauce!"

You recite:

"Seems that the contestants are nearly ready to present their dishes"

You drool.

Joter removes a spray of white jasmine from in his large sack.

Palooka recites:

"Time is ticking,,, bout 2 minutes till presentation of the dishes and judgement!"

J>Odevalis recites:

"You know.. I am especially keen on trying that wrapped cockatrice... I'm not partial to meats really.. but certainly, the style of cooking has intrigued me... wrapping it in leaves, then burrying it beneath coal... how interesting indeed."

[Kuon's Pavilion]

Six carved modwir poles stand at even intervals forming a circle. They bear a pale green silken canopy that flutters lazily in the breeze. The sheer silk provides a gauzy view of the sky and provides some protection should a light shower fall. A small raised dais is fitted into the northern arc of the circle and carefully fitted stone tiles form an outdoor dance floor. The sweet scent of night blooming flowers mixes with the spicy aroma herbs in this airy spot

Also here: Lorekeeper Reyvin, Lady Alanamarie, Requiell, Ferdirand, Lorekeeper Nindy, Lorekeeper Ketum, Talantris, Lorekeeper Odevalis, Siska, Lorekeeper Haylei, Lorekeeper Joter, Lumaco, Lady Kyleri, Rhellyn, Lorekeeper Spaewife, Lorekeeper Palooka

Obvious paths: east.

Palooka recites:

"I smell some wonderful stuff over at Kyleri's tables..... but I can't seem to see how the presentation will work out"

Talantris groans.

(Aramina edges a little closer to the cooking pits, hoping to snag a bite)

Palooka recites:

"I'd like to see interesting dinnerware... perhaps natural leafy stuff... I like that best in the presentation of gourmet foods"

Talantris says, "Mines the most interesting."

Talantris nods to Palooka.

You say, "I like it best in my stomach"

Palooka bows to Talantris.

You nod to Palooka.

Talantris says, "Look at the emblem.."

Reyvin says, "Smooches fall within the same realm as hugging."

Reyvin nods to Alanamarie.

Palooka recites:

"Talantris is a true master of the barbaque..."

(Spaewife sneaks over and snitches a piece of chocolate off of one of the tables. )

Talantris says, "They also cooked the cockatrice... it's two weeks old though."

(Palooka hasn’t got the faintest clue what Talantris is talking about, but realizes great chefs are rather eccentric and lets his comments pass.)

Talantris nods to Palooka.

Odevalis recites:

"Oh.. that reminds me of heart of brocolie spoons! They are to die for with soups!"

Odevalis drools.

Spaewife whistles tunelessly to herself.

Palooka recites:

"Time has ended! Lets start with Rhellyn to see final presentation!"

Palooka turns to face Rhellyn.

(Rhellyn smiles as he sees his cockitrice cooking nicely amongst the coals and begins to work on something to go with it. He begins to chop some calamia fruit, haphip root and some wyrmwood root which he combines into a large bowl. He then boils down some fresh sassafras into a thick paste, adds a healthy bit of a deep rich ale and then begins to mix all of it together with a few large ambrominas leaves. Taking it all and pouring it onto a large platter he then drops in several small cherry tomatos for color before turning to retrieve his cocitrice from the pit. Cutting it from the leaves a thick burst of steam carries the aroma of cockitrice and sovyn cloves. Carefully he lifts the heavy carcass over to set it atop the earthy salad he made to go with it, the cockitrice so tender that its legs both fall from it in the processs)

Palooka's jaw drops.

Spaewife says, "bah"

Odevalis whispers, "you cut the sprouts off a big thing of brocolie, then skin the trunk.. the center of the trunk is the heart of the brocolie.. carve it into a spoon and eat soup with it, then eat the spoon.. its great"

Ferdirand leans on Lumaco.

Ferdirand asks, "she local?"

Ferdirand cocks his head at Lumaco.

Reyvin leans on his staff.

You drool.

A black gold-bellied lizard sitting on Nindy's shoulder bobs its head, the lizard's glittering eyes intent upon something in the distance. Nindy pats the creature to reassure it, and it nuzzles his hand affectionately.

Palooka recites:

"Lets give Rhellyn a moment to get all on the plates... we'll come back to Rhellyn"

Joter recites:

"That looks delicious. When you cooking for the Lorekeepers?"

J>Ketum recites:

"I'm simply amazed by that dish. I saw him working with so many herbs and vegetables in the beginning, I'm glad to see they came out looking like they did."

Palooka recites:

"Lets move on to Kyleri!"

Talantris nods to Palooka.

Palooka gawks at Talantris.

(Kyleri then quickly skewers the meat and fruit, alternating it on the kabobs. She puts them over the flames, then moves back over to her stewing cockatrice and turnips. She inhales the fragrant wine, and then, with a furtive glance over her shoulder, she reaches into her cloak and pulls out a vial and pours in a healthy dose of her secret ingredient...could it be a large dose of pure potion? Coming from a cleric, don't be surprised. Kyleri then hears the comment from one of the people watching and scurries over to grab a bottle of rum. She pours it liberally over the kabobs, then grins while watching the flames dance into the air. She pulls the kabobs off the flames and immediately rolls them in crushed chocolate crumbs. She arranges them on a platter, and moves over to her stew. She quickly adds her remaining vegetables, a few bits of carrot, a little bit of tomato, and lets it simmer for the remaining minutes. Looking frantic, Kyleri moves over to the kabobs on the platter)

Palooka applauds.

Nindy asks, "Vegetables?"

Nindy says, "Ew."

(Kyleri then embellishes the platters with a brilliant array of cockatrice flowers, a rich rum sauce and a soft red wine for dipping. She then dishes up the stew into wooden bowls, putting a pinch of crushed haphip root on the top for garnish. She stands back, pleased with her work, biting the inside of her cheek as she awaits the tasting.)

Palooka nods to Nindy.

Ketum mutters something about Nindy.

Palooka nods to Talantris.

Merjinia babbles something unintelligible.

Odevalis recites:

"The steam from that wrap smells wonderful!"

Nindy says, "Dat was mean o' us t'make 'em use vegetables."

Palooka says, “I like vegetables….”

You exclaim, "Chocoluate!"

You say, "bah"

You exclaim, "Chocolate!"

You drool.

Palooka recites:

"Yes Nindy.... for some folks eat veggies... other than potatos in the form of vodka"

Palooka bows to Nindy.

Palooka recites:

"Next up is Talantris!"

Spaewife snickers.

Spaewife laughs!

Palooka recites:

"And I'm rather scared"

Spaewife says, "of what"

Spaewife peers quizzically at Palooka.

Palooka exclaims, "rather scared of Talantris!"

Palooka recites:

"But I'm sure his food will be fabulous"

Talantris says, "I'll show you TRUE knightly cooking..."

Talantris nods.

You say, "I just want them cause they are chocolate"

Palooka cowers away from Talantris!

Lumaco says, "Ferd go win.. yer a healer"

Talantris says, "All you fools cooked your own..."

Talantris snickers.

Talantris says, "While a smart knight.."

Talantris says, "Hires servants."

Talantris nods.

Palooka cowers away from Talantris!

Joter says, "We in trouble"

Nindy asks, "Isn' dat cheatin'?"

Palooka exclaims, "he's gonna skewer me!"

Talantris says, "It's the best made."

Requiell moves to stand in front of Palooka.

Talantris says, "Best tasting.."

Talantris says, "Most expensive.."

Talantris says, "And.."

Haylei says, "I believe in the old adage... if you want something done right, do it yourself. Never trust a mere servant to create such a culinary delight as we're seeing here."

Talantris says, "Came with a complimentary wine."

Joter recites:

"Well show us?"

Palooka chuckles.

Palooka recites:

"Puleeze make the presentation"

Palooka nods to Talantris.

Palooka cowers away from Talantris!

Talantris says, "I did."

Palooka says. “ya didn’t”

Talantris nods to Palooka.

Palooka says, "oooh, ya didn’t"

Talantris says, "You missed it"

Palooka says, "show me again"

Palooka fidgets.

A black widow spider lowers itself on a silken thread from Rhellyn's shoulder and then skitters out of sight beneath his cloak.

Palooka recites:

"Then We'll move on to Lumaco!"

Palooka cowers away from Talantris!

Talantris asks, "Did you not see it again?"

Talantris peers quizzically at Palooka.

Palooka looks over at Talantris and shakes his head.

Palooka recites:

“Rhellyn!”

(Rhellyn Carefully carves the cockitrice and places a healthy portion on each plate, previously covered with a nice helping of the veggies. Nodding, he drops a few bits of the leftover sassafras sauce down over each plate, the dark sprinkles a earthy contrast to the bright red of the tomatoes and the leafy vegatables.)

Merjinia says, "I wanna see"

(Lumaco pours her unique smelling stew into a bowl. With a hopeless look on her face, she makes a little face on the cockatrice-woth-flower-mushroom-garlic stew with the roasted calamia fruit and strips of bacon. It might be a troll or a Halfling or a wight. It's hard to tell. The bowl is placed on the platter next to the roasted cockatrice drumstick. She fishes out a bottle of Spitfire Liquor from her backpack and wanders over to present her food to the judges.)

Palooka recites:

"Thats it! The cooking is over! all please keep quite... Mentors,, join me to discuss the judgement"

You join Palooka.

Haylei joins Palooka's group.

Ketum joins Palooka's group.

Nindy joins Palooka's group.

Kyleri fidgets.

Ferdirand gazes fondly at Lumaco.

Rhellyn twiddles his thumbs.

You whisper, "wowie kazowie, they were all so good!" to your group.

Odevalis joins Palooka's group.

Haylei whispers to the group, "This was a GREAT idea, and they all did a great job."

Spaewife whispers to the group, "i know."

Odevalis whispers to the group, "Palooka.. I'm being attacked for flowers.. one moment okay?"

Palooka whispers to the group, "yup..... I wasn't able to read too well,,, so you folks make the judgemnt.... too much going on for me to keep up"

Rhellyn gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Odevalis says, "erm"

Palooka recites:

"Hold on askin us about flowers a moment"

A black gold-bellied lizard sitting on Nindy's shoulder nibbles playfully at his cheek.

Joter joins Palooka's group.

Aramina smiles hungrily and sashays down the line of contestants, sampling as she goes.

You smack your lips.

Nindy chuckles.

Palooka whispers to the group, "can someone keep score?"

A swarm of tiny spiders erupts from the folds of Nindy's spidersilk cloak and forms a pattern.

Palooka recites:

"Hold all movements for a minute.... serious deliberation going on... help us out folks,, the chefs deserve careful judgement"

(I’m not putting the votes in this log, to protect the innocent and such…. just let it be known that a vigorous debate was had by all.)

An accomplished band of musicians begins a sprightly dance tune.

Palooka recites:

"We're getting close to chosing the first place and runner up..... who will receive fabulous prizes!"

(Aramina Goes down the line and takes a second taste)

[Kuon's Pavilion]

Six carved modwir poles stand at even intervals forming a circle. They bear a pale green silken canopy that flutters lazily in the breeze. The sheer silk provides a gauzy view of the sky and provides some protection should a light shower fall. A small raised dais is fitted into the northern arc of the circle and carefully fitted stone tiles form an outdoor dance floor. The sweet scent of night blooming flowers mixes with the spicy aroma herbs in this airy spot

Also here: Siska, Demorgue, Lady Avrinet, Merjinia, Delyorik, Lorekeeper Alanamarie, Requiell, Lorekeeper Nindy, Lorekeeper Ketum, Talantris, Lorekeeper Odevalis, Lorekeeper Haylei, Lorekeeper Joter, Lumaco, Lady Kyleri, Rhellyn, Lorekeeper Spaewife, Lorekeeper Palooka

(Palooka loves the wine sauce,,, but also the use of Sovyn Clove in Rhellyn's dishes...)

Palooka recites:

"Hard to make a clear decision..... the artistry of Lumaco,,, the skill of Kyleri..... the drama of Talantris"

A large spider lowers itself on a silken thread from Alanamarie's shoulder and then skitters out of sight beneath her cloak.

(Joter carefully ponders as he recalls the presentation of the food.)

Palooka beams!

Palooka recites:

"We have the Winners!"

Odevalis grins at you.

Demorgue lets out a cheer!

You grin at Odevalis.

Joter whispers to the group, "Darn it, I hate pure potion in food."

Odevalis begins chuckling at Joter.

Palooka recites:

"First... I'd like to say how difficult this was... and all were considered to the point one point deciding placement."

Palooka removes a golden tasting spoon from in his herb satchel.

Kyleri smiles.

Spaewife nods to Palooka.

Joter whispers to the group, "Well, you asked for subjective decisions."

Palooka recites:

"The runner up,,, will recieve the Golden Spoon... a treasure, beyond compare... and ya kin eat cereal with it too!"

(much deleted hubbub)

Palooka recites:

"The runner up is....."

Demorgue fidgets.

Odevalis grins at Talantris.

Requiell blushes a lovely shade of bright pink.

Palooka recites:

"Kyleri! All please applaud Kyleri's performancew"

Haylei turns to Kyleri and cheers!

Kyleri smiles.

Palooka bows to Kyleri.

Lumaco lets out a cheer!

Odevalis applauds Kyleri.

Lumaco applauds.

Haylei applauds.

Demorgue turns to Kyleri and cheers!

Rhellyn applauds Kyleri.

You turn to Kyleri and cheer!

Kyleri says, "Thank you"

Palooka offers Kyleri a golden tasting spoon.

A black gold-bellied lizard sitting on Nindy's shoulder abruptly whirls around and perches facing backwards, its tail hanging down Nindy's chest. After a couple of minutes, the lizard squirms back to the front, while Nindy patiently waits for the creature to get settled.

Kyleri accepts Palooka's tasting spoon.

Requiell applauds Kyleri.

Haylei exclaims, "Great use of rum!"

Haylei beams happily at Kyleri!

Your mind tingles with Odevalis's thoughts, "Uhm... I was distracted by all this wonderful fooooooood!"

You say, "Loverly recipe"

You nod to Kyleri.

Rhellyn bows to Kyleri.

Rhellyn says, "Congrats"

Talantris says, "I've seen birthday parties more organised."

Spaewife grins.

Talantris nods to Merjinia.

[Kuon's Pavilion]

Six carved modwir poles stand at even intervals forming a circle. They bear a pale green silken canopy that flutters lazily in the breeze. The sheer silk provides a gauzy view of the sky and provides some protection should a light shower fall. A small raised dais is fitted into the northern arc of the circle and carefully fitted stone tiles form an outdoor dance floor. The sweet scent of night blooming flowers mixes with the spicy aroma herbs in this airy spot

Also here: Gugnar who is seated, Requiell, Ferdirand, Lorekeeper Tanager, Lorekeeper Cerridween, Radoria, Siska, Demorgue, Lady Avrinet, Merjinia, Lorekeeper Alanamarie, Lorekeeper Nindy, Talantris, Lorekeeper Odevalis, Lorekeeper Haylei, Lumaco, Lady Kyleri, Rhellyn, Lorekeeper Spaewife

Obvious paths: east.

"I've tasted your cooking, Spaetzle. Be fair!"

Palooka recites:

"And in first place..... with the most fascinating presentations is....."

Palooka removes a stained leather tome from in his herb satchel.

Siska asks, "So, who won?"

Siska drools.

Palooka raises his leather tome skyward!

A crane flies slowly across the sinking sun.

You see Rhellyn Wintersheart the Human Cleric.

He appears to be in his 20's, has short, straight black hair, blue eyes, and fair skin.

He is in good shape.

He is wearing a mithril round shield, a crystal amulet, a black belt pouch, a steed-shaped silver veniom cloakpin, a gold ring, some black side-buckled boots, some black suede breeches, a belt pouch, a bead necklace, some light leather, a shimmering silver mesh satchel, a cobweb-covered jet black spidersilk cloak edged with silver silk trim, and a veniom threaded harness.

Cerridween touches one finger to her lips.

Palooka recites:

"Kudos to Rhellyn!"

Haylei turns to Rhellyn and cheers!

Cerridween turns to Rhellyn and cheers!

cheer rhYou turn to Rhellyn and cheer!

Rhellyn gasps.

alooka bows to Rhellyn.

Tanager applauds Rhellyn.

Demorgue turns to Rhellyn and cheers!

Rhellyn dances around the room to music only he can hear.

Lumaco applauds Rhellyn.

Palooka offers Rhellyn a stained leather tome.

Kyleri smiles.

Avrinet turns to Rhellyn and cheers!

Gugnar grunts, grinning.

Spaewife applauds Rhellyn.

Kyleri applauds Rhellyn.

Siska turns to Rhellyn and cheers!

Rhellyn bows.

Ferdirand turns to Rhellyn and cheers!

Odevalis beams happily at Rhellyn!

Rhellyn exclaims, "Thank you!"

Kyleri tries to eat her tasting spoon.

Rhellyn dances around the room to music only he can hear.

Cerridween grins at Kyleri.

Kyleri seems to be trying to figure out how to turn a golden tasting spoon.

Kyleri raises her tasting spoon skyward!

Haylei asks, "His prize is a cookbook... is that a hint?"

Palooka recites:

"Rhellyn recieves the Unique grand master's cookbook...... a treasure of enourmous culinary value"

Rhellyn gasps.

>Siska turns to Kyleri and cheers!

Tanager smiles.

Kyleri put a golden tasting spoon in her dark leather cloak.

Rhellyn exclaims, "Very cool!"

Odevalis applauds.

Avrinet applauds.

Spaewife giggles.

Gugnar grunts, amused.

Gugnar applauds.

Lumaco turns to Rhellyn and cheers!

Siska rubs Talantris gently.

Palooka recites:

"Thanks to everyone for making the first annual Kuon's Day Cooking contest such a great success!"

You exclaim, "All the recipes were quite delicious!"

Lumaco applauds Palooka.

Palooka offers Rhellyn a stained leather tome.

Rhellyn accepts Palooka's leather tome.

Talantris groans.

Tanager says, "I wish I could have been here, but I had to be off advertising Herb Swap... I plan to be here next year when you do this."

Tanager nods to Palooka.

Rhellyn grins.

Rhellyn dances around the room to music only he can hear.

Lumaco says, "Ferd I think I was first runner up again"

Lumaco says, "err second runner up"

Palooka recites:

"So it is known,,,, all the contestants were close in the running.... it was a complete 1 point spread.... all did very very well"

Palooka snaps his fingers.

Palooka just finished editing this log.