[center][item=Shining Feather Cluster][size=7]Unity Dinner[/size][item=Shining Feather Cluster]
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There's a little corner of the Windswept Plateau that buzzes with life. It's easy to find; just follow the lanterns drifting off into the sky. You'll find a plaza by the sea, filled with circus tents and carnival games, where dragons and beastclans alike linger peacefully, if only for a week. Laughter and conversation filled the air on the first ever Unity Festival. Enoth fully understood how important this event could potentially be, and that was why it had to be perfect.
It was not, currently, perfect.
[left][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=42641606][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/426417/42641606p.png[/img][/url] Everything's a mess! We don't have any of the ingredients together, the decorations are all out of order, the contestants will be arriving any minute, [i]something's burning-![/i][/left]
[right]Enoth? Holding up alright? [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=44179064][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/441791/44179064p.png[/img][/url][/right]
[left][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=42641606][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/426417/42641606p.png[/img][/url] Oh, gods. Kitchen 7 doesn't even have a knife. You can't cook without a knife. Unless you wanted to cut the food with your claws, I suppose, but that's so unsanitary and-[/left]
[right]Gonna take that as a "no". Hey, Enoth? ... Enoth? [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=44179064][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/441791/44179064p.png[/img][/url][/right]
[left][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=42641606][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/426417/42641606p.png[/img][/url] -if we serve unsanitary food and give someone food poisoning the entire festival will be a wreck and the entire clan will be unreliable as ambassadors and-[/left]
[right]ENOTH! [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=44179064][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/441791/44179064p.png[/img][/url][/right]
[left][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=42641606][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/426417/42641606p.png[/img][/url] AH! Oh! Nimue! Hi! Ahaha, I was just preparing for the Unity Dinner, and everything's been going great, and-[/left]
[right]No, it hasn't. Listen, En, you've done enough. I'll be taking over from here. [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=44179064][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/441791/44179064p.png[/img][/url][/right]
[left][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=42641606][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/426417/42641606p.png[/img][/url] ... right. Got it.[/left]
[right]You've been working yourself to the bone for months. [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=44179064][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/441791/44179064p.png[/img][/url][/right]
[right]Let me take over from here, alright? Hollowmaw's orders. [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=44179064][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/441791/44179064p.png[/img][/url][/right]
[right]Go take a break with Myra. You earned it. [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=44179064][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/441791/44179064p.png[/img][/url][/right]
[left][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=42641606][img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/portraits/426417/42641606p.png[/img][/url] ... oh, gods, I'm late for my date with Myra, sorry Nimue, I havetogobye![/left]
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Phew. Alright, that's one problem down. Only took three months to get her to take a break. Now, where were we? Right - setting up the Unity Dinner! Can't let Enoth down~
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Nimue hummed happily to herself, and promptly went to find the source of the fire.
There's a little corner of the Windswept Plateau that buzzes with life. It's easy to find; just follow the lanterns drifting off into the sky. You'll find a plaza by the sea, filled with circus tents and carnival games, where dragons and beastclans alike linger peacefully, if only for a week. Laughter and conversation filled the air on the first ever Unity Festival. Enoth fully understood how important this event could potentially be, and that was why it had to be perfect.
It was not, currently, perfect.
Everything's a mess! We don't have any of the ingredients together, the decorations are all out of order, the contestants will be arriving any minute, something's burning-!
Enoth? Holding up alright?
Oh, gods. Kitchen 7 doesn't even have a knife. You can't cook without a knife. Unless you wanted to cut the food with your claws, I suppose, but that's so unsanitary and-
Gonna take that as a "no". Hey, Enoth? ... Enoth?
-if we serve unsanitary food and give someone food poisoning the entire festival will be a wreck and the entire clan will be unreliable as ambassadors and-
ENOTH!
AH! Oh! Nimue! Hi! Ahaha, I was just preparing for the Unity Dinner, and everything's been going great, and-
No, it hasn't. Listen, En, you've done enough. I'll be taking over from here.
... right. Got it.
You've been working yourself to the bone for months.
Let me take over from here, alright? Hollowmaw's orders.
Go take a break with Myra. You earned it.
... oh, gods, I'm late for my date with Myra, sorry Nimue, I havetogobye!
Phew. Alright, that's one problem down. Only took three months to get her to take a break. Now, where were we? Right - setting up the Unity Dinner! Can't let Enoth down~
Nimue hummed happily to herself, and promptly went to find the source of the fire.
Welcome to the Unity Dinner!
This is a cooking event somewhat similar to Chopped. I give you three ingredients to use to make a recipe, and then our judges, Saraceaser and TheSquishyKing, decide which recipe would make the best dish. Participating in this event gives tickets to our Unity Raffle, as well as rewards for a few lucky contestants!
You don't have to actually cook anything, so no worries if you lack access to ingredients, or if you're like me and somehow burned instant noodles.
The only restrictions are as follows:
• While you must include every "theme ingredient", you're more than welcome to add other ingredients as well! However, every item you use must be a FR item.
• The ingredients you use do not have to be from the 'food' section of FR's inventory! Need salt for your dish? Go for it! Want to put some feathers in your cake? I approve of your creativity.
• There will be a new set of theme ingredients every day during the week of the Unity Fest. You can submit one dish per prompt, for a total of up to seven dishes.
• While I don't see this coming up as an issue, so we have it in writing just in case: Please be courteous to myself, the judges, and other users on this thread.
• Feel free to ping me or shoot me a PM if you have any questions! I'll get back to you ASAP.
Prize drawing:
Prizes will be determined randomly. You earn a ticket for each dish you submit, for up to 7 tickets. 3 bonus tickets are rewarded to the winner of each round.
Please list your prize packs in order of preference - the first person drawn lists one, the second person lists two, and so on. If you win a prize, you have a full day (24 hours) to respond before another player is drawn in your place.
You can win a maximum of one prize pack per player.
This is a cooking event somewhat similar to Chopped. I give you three ingredients to use to make a recipe, and then our judges, Saraceaser and TheSquishyKing, decide which recipe would make the best dish. Participating in this event gives tickets to our Unity Raffle, as well as rewards for a few lucky contestants!
You don't have to actually cook anything, so no worries if you lack access to ingredients, or if you're like me and somehow burned instant noodles.
The only restrictions are as follows:
• While you must include every "theme ingredient", you're more than welcome to add other ingredients as well! However, every item you use must be a FR item.
• The ingredients you use do not have to be from the 'food' section of FR's inventory! Need salt for your dish? Go for it! Want to put some feathers in your cake? I approve of your creativity.
• There will be a new set of theme ingredients every day during the week of the Unity Fest. You can submit one dish per prompt, for a total of up to seven dishes.
• While I don't see this coming up as an issue, so we have it in writing just in case: Please be courteous to myself, the judges, and other users on this thread.
• Feel free to ping me or shoot me a PM if you have any questions! I'll get back to you ASAP.
Prize drawing:
Prizes will be determined randomly. You earn a ticket for each dish you submit, for up to 7 tickets. 3 bonus tickets are rewarded to the winner of each round.
Please list your prize packs in order of preference - the first person drawn lists one, the second person lists two, and so on. If you win a prize, you have a full day (24 hours) to respond before another player is drawn in your place.
You can win a maximum of one prize pack per player.
[center][b]Day 1: Longneck[/b]
[columns][item=Longneck Medium]
[item=Longneck Gladiator]
[item=Longneck Hunter]
[item=Longneck Magi][nextcol][center]Longnecks are a primarily herbivorous species hailing from the steep cliffs of Dragonhome, though younger generations have also added fish to their diets. In honor of our Longneck friends and allies, our first theme ingredients are:
Longgrass Stalks, which have been a staple of their diet for countless generations. This plant has been relied upon by the Longneck since a time from before the deities awakened from their slumber in the Pillar.
Berry and Nut Trail Bars, a simple but similarly ancient recipe that we hope to breathe new life into tonight. These trail bars are often relied upon as provisions throughout long winters, and have been passed down through generations as a reliable recipe that can be created even when ingredients are scarce.
And, finally, we introduce a new ingredient to balance these two ancient staples: The Leopard Needletooth has quickly become hailed as a delicacy by the adventurous Longnecks who feast on fish. Though abundant in Dragonhome, it's natural camouflage often shields it from would-be fishers, making it a rare treat.
These are your theme ingredients for today! They have been provided in our kitchens, as well as any other ingredient to use in combination with them. We eagerly await for you to share your creations.
Ready, chefs? Three, two, and... go![/center]
[nextcol][item=Longneck Scholar]
[item=Longneck Scrapper]
[item=Longneck Wanderer]
[item=Longneck Mender][/columns]
[item=Longgrass Stalk] [item=Berry and Nut Trail Bar] [item=Leopard Needletooth]
[center][b]Day 2: Harpy[/b]
[columns][item=Falconclaw Warrior]
[item=Stormcloud Harpy]
[item=Stonewatch Prince][nextcol][center]Today, we send our greetings to our Harpy allies! You have our sincerest thanks for joining us, whether your journey was near or far. To the matriachs among our midst, I wish to personally thank you for giving us a chance to show our goodwill. To the brave souls who have laid down their masks of war tonight, we thank you for your gesture of trust, and promise we will do all we can to honor it.
Our theme ingredients tonight have been chosen in honor of the Harpies, and they are as followed:
Golden Milkweed, Crushed Petals, and Stonewatch Scrub! All of these have a unique identity in Harpy culture: they both double as food, and a traditional method of creating pigment. Golden Milkweed especially is sometimes dubbed “edible art”, and we hope to see a similar creativity in your dishes today.
We look forward to seeing your creations! As always, we have a large supply of common ingredients to choose from, and more uncommon choices will be provided on request. You may begin cooking… now![/center]
[nextcol][item=Condorwing Champion]
[item=Chillwind Harpy]
[item=Windcarve Fugitive][/columns]
[item=Golden Milkweed][item=Crushed Petals][item=Stonewatch Scrub]
[center][b]Day 3: Centaur[/b]
[columns][item=Painted Centaur]
[item=Plainstrider Bard]
[item=Wintermane Bowman]
[item=Crystalcourt Ambassador][nextcol][center]Whether you hail from the herds of Dunhoof, Wintermane, Swiftfoot, or simply forge your own path, we thank you for putting aside your weapons to join us today. To our longstanding partners and new allies, we give our thanks to those of the Centaur beastclan for joining our celebration in the name of peace.
Our ingredients today have been chosen in honor of the Centaur, and they are as follows:
Honey has been used for countless generations as a preservative and a sweetener, but blue honey is special. Produced only by hives of Coral Carpenters, it is regarded as a delicacy among Centaur herds, and often used in important diplomatic dishes.
It is a common misconception among dragon clans that Centaurs are purely herbivorous, when in reality they have relied upon dried meats for decades. A correctly stored pack of jerky can last for a year, making it ideal for winter preparations and long hunting trips, and a staple of their diet.
Lastly, herds hailing from the land of the Arcanist often trade Blood Acorns with more distant herds and dragon clans. They are often included in centaur trail mixes and rations. Their nutrient rich nectar is especially good for foals, but the nectar's vibrant red color can make it tricky for parents to convince their children to eat it.
We once more look forward to seeing how you mix these ingredients with dragon cuisine![/center]
[nextcol][item=Wintermane Spearman]
[item=Wintermane Minstrel]
[item=Centaur Archer]
[item=Dapplemane Deceiver][/columns]
[item=Blue Honeycomb][item=Dried Jerky][item=Blood Acorn]
[center][b]Day 4: Maren[/b]
[columns][item=Maren Currentfinder]
[item=Maren Spearmaiden]
[item=Waveswell Sorcerer]
[item=Maren Wavesinger][nextcol][center]Today, we give our thanks to the Maren who join us in our humble celebration for peace. A word of caution to our contestants: some ingredients used by the Maren contain mild toxins to dragons, so be aware while preparing your dishes today!
Maren are adept at turning would-be predators into prey, and regularly outsmart creatures that historically preyed upon them. Examples of such are the leviathans of the sea, Highfin Sea Serpents! The most skilled and daring of warriors take on these beasts to keep them away from their underwater cities, and in turn a great many dishes can be made from this aggressive creature.
Likewise, Mirage Puffers developed a severe venom to ward off predators. It takes a skilled chef to extract their venom. Maren have adapted a resistance to it due to the common use of poisons in their society, making it a common ingredient in their dishes. We urge our contestants to use caution while handling this ingredient - while it is not life threatening, rest assured we do have medical staff on standby in case of an incident.
Finally, crab meat is a less dramatic but no less important staple of Maren cuisine, with many civilians raising the Seashore Diggers. They feel most at home in vast labyrinths, and the expansive tunnels surrounding underwater Maren cities makes them well suited to raising colonies of this crab.
We once more look forward to seeing your creations![/center]
[nextcol][item=Maren Shark Hunter]
[item=Maren Defender]
[item=Oceansurf Magus]
[item=Maren Scout][/columns]
[item=Highfin Sea Serpent][item=Mirage Puffer][item=Seashore Digger]
[center][b]Day 5: Talonok[/b]
[columns][item=Stormclaw Showman]
[item=Tengu]
[item=Raptorik Wanderer][nextcol][center]Welcome, Raptorik and Corven! We thank you for joining us this evening. I hope our festival has been meeting your expectations, and we thank you for our patience as we navigated through any hiccups on our first Unity Festival. Let's move on to today's theme ingredients!
Talonok cooking heavily involves salt, from the simplest to the most complex dishes, and so it only seemed right to include it today. It appears that a dragon's senses require... a bit [i]less[/i] salt to attain the desired flavor, so you may wish to adjust your salt content to the judge's palate.
Ringscale Arowana are hailed as a delicacy by dragons and Talonok alike, making it a natural choice for our contest today. Deepsea Yawners are a special ingredient, traditionally prepared by Corven for certain spiritual ceremonies. When properly prepared, dishes containing this fish is said to offer hope and clarity in times of confusion.
You may begin cooking... now![/center]
[nextcol][item=Raptorik Ringmaster]
[item=Wandering Surgepriest]
[item=Raptorik Herder][/columns]
[item=Salt][item=Ringscale Arowana][item=Deepsea Yawner]
[center][b]Day 6: Serthis[/b]
[columns][item=Flamescale Illusionist]
[item=Venomblade Assassin]
[item=Serthis Archivist][nextcol][center]Welcome, once more, to the sixth day of our Unity Festival! Our ingredients today have been chosen in tribute of the Serthis.
Siltvine can be used in a variety of ways while cooking, with it's most common usage being as a condiment. It grows only in the territory of the Flamescale clan. Likewise, Duskrats are a common food source to the clans who make their homes in the Tangled Wood, where they are used and prepared in a wide variety of ways.
Finally, Delta Orchids represent change and adaptability, as well as the breaking of the status quo. While change can be intimidating, it can also be important - like how we have come together this week in hopes of bringing beastclans and dragonkind together.
Today's ingredients may be a bit more challenging, but we believe in your abilities, and look forward to seeing your dishes![/center]
[nextcol][item=Flamescale Venomcaster]
[item=Blueband Duelist]
[item=Serthis Loremaster][/columns]
[item=Siltvine][item=Duskrat][item=Delta Orchid]
Often mistrusted, these occult-seeking acolytes wander ruins and graveyards, calling softly to beings unseen.
2750
Longneck Gladiator
Familiar
Here for battle and glory! May it find both!
2500
Longneck Hunter
Familiar
These brave longneck equip themselves with a winter coat over their winter coat.
2600
Longneck Magi
Familiar
Longneck Magi train for years to master the art of harnessing the arcane energies of the world. What comes naturally to dragons is a rare gift in other peoples.
2500
Longnecks are a primarily herbivorous species hailing from the steep cliffs of Dragonhome, though younger generations have also added fish to their diets. In honor of our Longneck friends and allies, our first theme ingredients are:
Longgrass Stalks, which have been a staple of their diet for countless generations. This plant has been relied upon by the Longneck since a time from before the deities awakened from their slumber in the Pillar.
Berry and Nut Trail Bars, a simple but similarly ancient recipe that we hope to breathe new life into tonight. These trail bars are often relied upon as provisions throughout long winters, and have been passed down through generations as a reliable recipe that can be created even when ingredients are scarce.
And, finally, we introduce a new ingredient to balance these two ancient staples: The Leopard Needletooth has quickly become hailed as a delicacy by the adventurous Longnecks who feast on fish. Though abundant in Dragonhome, it's natural camouflage often shields it from would-be fishers, making it a rare treat.
These are your theme ingredients for today! They have been provided in our kitchens, as well as any other ingredient to use in combination with them. We eagerly await for you to share your creations.
Ready, chefs? Three, two, and... go!
Longneck Scholar
Familiar
Though most Longnecks take up tools of the land, some seek higher forms of learning, opting to lead intellectually.
2750
Longneck Scrapper
Familiar
Good at scrappin' and at wearing scrap metal.
2500
Longneck Wanderer
Familiar
These adventurous trail blazers are sent to scout and map new territories for the rest of their clan.
2600
Longneck Mender
Familiar
Longneck Menders have set aside the staff of war and taken up the staff of healing. They support their clan brothers, sisters, and beasts, creating a formidable team.
2500
Longgrass Stalk
Plant
The Longneck Beastclan chews these stalks of grass for hours as they proceed with their daily tasks.
36
4
Berry and Nut Trail Bar
Plant
A preserved stick of pressed berries and nuts.
39
4
Leopard Needletooth
Seafood
The elusive leopard needletooth shark is often found half-buried in the sand, where it spends its time trying NOT to be found.
55
6
Day 2: Harpy
Falconclaw Warrior
Familiar
Though most harpies employ fairly cutthroat guerrilla tactics to battle their enemies, these practiced warriors rely on their years of blade training to press an advantage.
2300
Stormcloud Harpy
Familiar
Willing to make the best of a bad situation, these Southern Icefield emigrants use their spelled snow to cool the ground where they keep their homes.
2525
Stonewatch Prince
Familiar
Males are a rarity among harpies, and it is unusual to see one take up the warrior's mask.
2650
Today, we send our greetings to our Harpy allies! You have our sincerest thanks for joining us, whether your journey was near or far. To the matriachs among our midst, I wish to personally thank you for giving us a chance to show our goodwill. To the brave souls who have laid down their masks of war tonight, we thank you for your gesture of trust, and promise we will do all we can to honor it.
Our theme ingredients tonight have been chosen in honor of the Harpies, and they are as followed:
Golden Milkweed, Crushed Petals, and Stonewatch Scrub! All of these have a unique identity in Harpy culture: they both double as food, and a traditional method of creating pigment. Golden Milkweed especially is sometimes dubbed “edible art”, and we hope to see a similar creativity in your dishes today.
We look forward to seeing your creations! As always, we have a large supply of common ingredients to choose from, and more uncommon choices will be provided on request. You may begin cooking… now!
Condorwing Champion
Familiar
Trained from a very early age, these young harpy warriors are often far more seasoned in the ways of battle than rival beastclan counterparts.
2300
Chillwind Harpy
Familiar
In one of Sornieth's finest shows of migration, this sect of harpies has moved from the Southern Icefield to the Ashfall Waste and never looked back.
2525
Windcarve Fugitive
Familiar
Some harpies prefer solitude to the cacophony of the cities of large harpy flocks.
2650
Golden Milkweed
Plant
When not used as a snack, this milkweed can also be ground up for pigment. Art you can eat!
46
4
Crushed Petals
Organics
A gorgeous pile of red petals, ready to be ground into pigment.
42
Stonewatch Scrub
Plant
Chewing this plant will dye your teeth blue.
41
4
Day 3: Centaur
Painted Centaur
Familiar
Though some centaur will paint their coats before going to battle, others boast a naturally mottled coloration.
1800
Plainstrider Bard
Familiar
The centaur beastclans have long excelled at diplomacy, and much of that can be attributed to their usage of bards and music to ease tensions.
2300
Wintermane Bowman
Familiar
A good eye and a steady hand are required to shoot while galloping.
1800
Crystalcourt Ambassador
Familiar
Of those that are granted audience with the Crystalcourt elite, the centaurs are among the few artisans from outside Earth's sway. (Rockbreaker's Ceremony 2018 Holiday Item)
0
Whether you hail from the herds of Dunhoof, Wintermane, Swiftfoot, or simply forge your own path, we thank you for putting aside your weapons to join us today. To our longstanding partners and new allies, we give our thanks to those of the Centaur beastclan for joining our celebration in the name of peace.
Our ingredients today have been chosen in honor of the Centaur, and they are as follows:
Honey has been used for countless generations as a preservative and a sweetener, but blue honey is special. Produced only by hives of Coral Carpenters, it is regarded as a delicacy among Centaur herds, and often used in important diplomatic dishes.
It is a common misconception among dragon clans that Centaurs are purely herbivorous, when in reality they have relied upon dried meats for decades. A correctly stored pack of jerky can last for a year, making it ideal for winter preparations and long hunting trips, and a staple of their diet.
Lastly, herds hailing from the land of the Arcanist often trade Blood Acorns with more distant herds and dragon clans. They are often included in centaur trail mixes and rations. Their nutrient rich nectar is especially good for foals, but the nectar's vibrant red color can make it tricky for parents to convince their children to eat it.
We once more look forward to seeing how you mix these ingredients with dragon cuisine!
Wintermane Spearman
Familiar
The wintermane clan is not named for their snow-white mane and tail, but for the leader of their herd.
1800
Wintermane Minstrel
Familiar
In addition to their trusty instruments, these performative centaurs use their voices and a rhythmic tapping of their hooves to spin songs and tell tales.
2300
Centaur Archer
Familiar
Asking a centaur archer ’What’s your sign?’ is a sure way to put one on your back that reads ’target’.
1800
Dapplemane Deceiver
Familiar
These striking centaurs use their encyclopedic knowledge of deepearth stones, minerals, and jewels to get in the good graces of wealthy dragon clans, before robbing them blind.
0
Blue Honeycomb
Plant
Coral Carpenter honey solidifies extremely quickly when exposed to warm air. Many crafty dragons will pour the honey into molds as a way of quickly and easily making hard candies.
18
2
Dried Jerky
Meat
This bag of jerky is weeks old, but still keeps a great taste and texture.
20
2
Blood Acorn
Plant
While most types of acorn contain seeds, Blood Acorns are filled with nutrient-rich nectar.
55
5
Day 4: Maren
Maren Currentfinder
Familiar
One must be honorable, fast, and fearless to take up the mantle of currentfinder. Many Maren tribes rely heavily on these champions to find safe paths to new waters.
2400
Maren Spearmaiden
Familiar
It is tradition for young maren warriors to prove themselves by hunting dangerous sharks and terrors of the deep. The fruits of this hunt provide them with the materials for their weapons.
2350
Waveswell Sorcerer
Familiar
Companies of sorcerers working in tandem have been attempting to unravel stray bubbles from The Tidelord's prophecies. Entire schools have gone mad for their efforts.
2350
Maren Wavesinger
Familiar
Maren Wavesingers maintain a strong connection with the elements, and may guide currents to the advantage of their schools.
2900
Today, we give our thanks to the Maren who join us in our humble celebration for peace. A word of caution to our contestants: some ingredients used by the Maren contain mild toxins to dragons, so be aware while preparing your dishes today!
Maren are adept at turning would-be predators into prey, and regularly outsmart creatures that historically preyed upon them. Examples of such are the leviathans of the sea, Highfin Sea Serpents! The most skilled and daring of warriors take on these beasts to keep them away from their underwater cities, and in turn a great many dishes can be made from this aggressive creature.
Likewise, Mirage Puffers developed a severe venom to ward off predators. It takes a skilled chef to extract their venom. Maren have adapted a resistance to it due to the common use of poisons in their society, making it a common ingredient in their dishes. We urge our contestants to use caution while handling this ingredient - while it is not life threatening, rest assured we do have medical staff on standby in case of an incident.
Finally, crab meat is a less dramatic but no less important staple of Maren cuisine, with many civilians raising the Seashore Diggers. They feel most at home in vast labyrinths, and the expansive tunnels surrounding underwater Maren cities makes them well suited to raising colonies of this crab.
We once more look forward to seeing your creations!
Maren Shark Hunter
Familiar
Specialized members of each tribe specifically keep a look out for larger threatening sharks and whales.
2400
Maren Defender
Familiar
These warriors stick to the front lines, protecting any civilians and magic users from harm.
2350
Oceansurf Magus
Familiar
Decades of study have allowed these scholars to tap into elemental magics previously known only to dragonkind.
2350
Maren Scout
Familiar
Maren do not venture beyond their cities without first sending an advance scout.
2900
Highfin Sea Serpent
Familiar
Several times the length of most dragons, these sinuous serpents possess dangerous, spined fins.
2350
Mirage Puffer
Familiar
The venom of an agitated puffer can cause a dragon to see double.
2350
Seashore Digger
Seafood
The tunnels created by diggers can become vast labyrinths. An unwary dragon may find the ground beneath their claws is not as solid as they thought.
30
3
Day 5: Talonok
Stormclaw Showman
Familiar
This talonok creates a distracting display, allowing its allies a greater chance at a surprise strike!
2500
Tengu
Familiar
Tengu will attempt to confuse and lead the unwary traveler astray.
2250
Raptorik Wanderer
Familiar
These beastclan emissaries act as guides in the great trek across the grasslands. Some tribes have allied with dragonkind to earn a steady income of gold.
2300
Welcome, Raptorik and Corven! We thank you for joining us this evening. I hope our festival has been meeting your expectations, and we thank you for our patience as we navigated through any hiccups on our first Unity Festival. Let's move on to today's theme ingredients!
Talonok cooking heavily involves salt, from the simplest to the most complex dishes, and so it only seemed right to include it today. It appears that a dragon's senses require... a bit less salt to attain the desired flavor, so you may wish to adjust your salt content to the judge's palate.
Ringscale Arowana are hailed as a delicacy by dragons and Talonok alike, making it a natural choice for our contest today. Deepsea Yawners are a special ingredient, traditionally prepared by Corven for certain spiritual ceremonies. When properly prepared, dishes containing this fish is said to offer hope and clarity in times of confusion.
You may begin cooking... now!
Raptorik Ringmaster
Familiar
Announces their allies and opponents with a flourish. A coveted position in any arena.
2500
Wandering Surgepriest
Familiar
Many have wondered when this tengu will finally wander home.
2250
Raptorik Herder
Familiar
Although agriculture and animal husbandry are rare on the savanna, some Raptorik beastclans have developed a way to lure herds into traps and enclosures for easy hunting.
2300
Salt
Minerals & Ores
Never put salt in your eyes.
15
Ringscale Arowana
Seafood
Prized by fishkeepers, these fish are difficult to keep in a lair that enjoys their seafood.
35
3
Deepsea Yawner
Seafood
When dried or smoked, the Deepsea Yawner provides an excellent and sustaining jerky for the long haul traveler. Looks wicked gross, though.
41
4
Day 6: Serthis
Flamescale Illusionist
Familiar
The Flamescale clan's mysterious magi draw their power from the powerful tectonic activity of the area, culminating in potent spells.
2525
Venomblade Assassin
Familiar
It is often far too late when one notices a Venomblade Assassin in their midst. If you're really lucky, a heap of treasure might turn into a mercenary partnership.
2100
Serthis Archivist
Familiar
Scrollkeepers for the Flamescale clan, these studious serthis are careful to protect their writings from wayward embers and open flames.
2525
Welcome, once more, to the sixth day of our Unity Festival! Our ingredients today have been chosen in tribute of the Serthis.
Siltvine can be used in a variety of ways while cooking, with it's most common usage being as a condiment. It grows only in the territory of the Flamescale clan. Likewise, Duskrats are a common food source to the clans who make their homes in the Tangled Wood, where they are used and prepared in a wide variety of ways.
Finally, Delta Orchids represent change and adaptability, as well as the breaking of the status quo. While change can be intimidating, it can also be important - like how we have come together this week in hopes of bringing beastclans and dragonkind together.
Today's ingredients may be a bit more challenging, but we believe in your abilities, and look forward to seeing your dishes!
Flamescale Venomcaster
Familiar
If the heat weren't enough, the mix of boiling hot poisons will likely take care of any would-be assailant.
2525
Blueband Duelist
Familiar
Though Serthis are dangerous enough with their unmatched cunning and lightning fast reflexes, they're even more deadly with the right weaponry.
2100
Serthis Loremaster
Familiar
As the legend goes: parchment and flame do not mix.
2525
Siltvine
Plant
The ground stems of the siltvine can be used as the last important reagent to activate a bubbling poison, or sprinkled on foods to bring out their flavor. Risk or reward?
37
4
Duskrat
Meat
The days are much too bright for the Duskrat, thus they only come out at night.
20
2
Delta Orchid
Plant
These flowers are in a constant state of change. (Special thanks Pheonyx.)
25
2
[quote=Idiot Sandwich]
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[item=Will o' the Wisp][item=White Top Hat][item=Lab Coat][item=Black Breeches][item=Weary Focus][/center][/quote]
[quote=Probably Not What You're Thinking]
[center]
[item=Soylent Red][item=Soylent Blue][item=Soylent Yellow][item=Soylent Green]
[item=Shiny Residue][item=Leftover Residue][item=Cheerful Residue][item=Sentient Alloy][/center][/quote]
[quote=Not Vegetarian]
[center]1 Meat Stack from Every Venue
[item=Red Healer's Reference][item=Painted Centaur][item=Lab Coat][item=1st Anniversary Meat Cake][/center][/quote]
[quote=But I Hate Bugs!]
[center]
1 Insect Stack from Every Venue
[item=Helpful Healer's Reference][item=Mith Bruiser][item=Lab Coat][item=1st Anniversary Stolen Cake][/center][/quote]
[quote=A Bouquet]
[center]
1 Plant Stack from Every Venue
[item=Brilliant Healer's Reference][item=Lilium Floron][item=Lab Coat][item=1st Anniversary Leaf Cake][/center][/quote]
[quote=blub blub blub]
[center]
1 Fish Stack from Every Venue
[item=Studious Healer's Reference][item=Gaseous Megashrimp][item=Lab Coat][item=1st Anniversary Fish Cake][/center][/quote]
[quote=A Piece of Cupcake]
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One cupcake adopt with any toppings from [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/adopt/2324745#post_30526859]Bagel's Bakery![/url][/quote]
A chilling collection of ghastly lights that hover around travelers that make wrong turns in the Tangled Wood...
0
Lab Coat
Apparel
Required apparel for being taken seriously in any scientific field.
250
Black Breeches
Apparel
This richly dyed pair of breeches becomes softer each time it is worn.
1575
Weary Focus
Apparel
A pair of incredible eyes.
2400
Probably Not What You're Thinking wrote:
Soylent Red
Meat
This reddish wedge of matter is super tasty! No, really! It does not smell weird at all! EAT IT. IT IS SHAPED LIKE A DRUMSTICK.
18
8
Soylent Blue
Seafood
This nutrition block will last for 25 years in a hoard. Its shelf life decreases only slightly in a belly.
18
8
Soylent Yellow
Insect
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your meat, plants, and seafood smashed, crushed, and centrifuged into something that tastes like bugs? No..? Oh.
18
8
Soylent Green
Plant
Totally not made out of anything weird. Especially that thing you may be thinking about. Life is perfect.
18
8
Shiny Residue
Familiar
This reflective glop has gotta be good for something. Better hang onto it, just in case.
250
Leftover Residue
Familiar
The remains of your latest brew are bright blue, which makes absolutely no sense, given what went into it. Ah... science.
250
Cheerful Residue
Familiar
So the experiment was not exactly a success...but somehow you cannot bring yourself to dump the results. Is... is it smiling at you?
250
Sentient Alloy
Familiar
This globule is capable of thinking and feeling and making its own decisions; too bad it will never be taken seriously with a face like that.
250
Not Vegetarian wrote:
1 Meat Stack from Every Venue
Red Healer's Reference
Apparel
A collection of medicine recipes and medical diagrams.
1150
Painted Centaur
Familiar
Though some centaur will paint their coats before going to battle, others boast a naturally mottled coloration.
1800
Lab Coat
Apparel
Required apparel for being taken seriously in any scientific field.
250
1st Anniversary Meat Cake
Meat
First Anniversary Meat Cake. Just repeat those words and think about them for a second. What does that even mean. (Happy 1st Anniversary, Flight Rising!)
500
25
But I Hate Bugs! wrote:
1 Insect Stack from Every Venue
Helpful Healer's Reference
Apparel
A collection of medicine recipes and medical diagrams.
1150
Mith Bruiser
Familiar
Enjoys throwing its weight around. Pity that weight means very little to most dragons.
1500
Lab Coat
Apparel
Required apparel for being taken seriously in any scientific field.
250
1st Anniversary Stolen Cake
Insect
For some dragons, this cake has been ruined; for others, it has been enhanced! (Happy 1st Anniversary, Flight Rising!)
500
25
A Bouquet wrote:
1 Plant Stack from Every Venue
Brilliant Healer's Reference
Apparel
A collection of medicine recipes and medical diagrams.
1150
Lilium Floron
Familiar
Colloquially known as the 'Bramblepelt', this territorial species of floron is covered in a thick brown outer coat of thorns for the majority of the year. It sheds this coat in the spring.
2000
Lab Coat
Apparel
Required apparel for being taken seriously in any scientific field.
250
1st Anniversary Leaf Cake
Plant
May be used to trick hatchlings into eating their vegetables. (Happy 1st Anniversary, Flight Rising!)
500
25
blub blub blub wrote:
1 Fish Stack from Every Venue
Studious Healer's Reference
Apparel
A collection of medicine recipes and medical diagrams.
1150
Gaseous Megashrimp
Familiar
This enormous decapod releases millions of tiny bubbles from its carapace to ward off predators. But really, who is afraid of bubbles?
2400
Lab Coat
Apparel
Required apparel for being taken seriously in any scientific field.
250
1st Anniversary Fish Cake
Seafood
About as appetizing as it sounds. (Happy 1st Anniversary, Flight Rising!)
NoctisNix, who gathered us all together to get this festival off the ground
Cheshly, who organized us and was a major help in the art of getting stuff done
All the people who stepped up to help, as a host, artist or donator - it wouldn't be the same without you.
And you, for joining in our little festival! We can't wait to share it with you.
[center]You can find more information about the Unity Festival, as well as our other events and raffle, over at the [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/2529028/1]Festival Hub[/url]!
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[i]Armania, the clan's homemaker and crafter, opens the basket. Staring back at her are three ingredients she does not expect: Longgrass stalk, berry and nut trail bar, and a leopard needletooth. It's time to get creative![/i]
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[right]"Dear Stormcatcher, help me!" [/right]
[i]Armania immediately begins chopping the longgrass stalk. Known for being tough and used for chewing in the Long Neck culture, she takes the diced plants and puts them to soak in a mixture of water and daffodils (for flavor).[/i]
[right]"I've got it, a sandwich! Easy for the long neck travellers to carry, nutritious, and delicious!"[/right]
[i]She begins to slice away at the needletooth's tough exterior to reveal the tender flesh beneath. She then coats it in vegetable oil and throws it over a grill to cook thoroughly.[/i]
[right]"Next, the bread!"[/right]
[i]Armania crushes the berry and nut trail bar into a fine dust, and then mixes it with flour from the grassland grain. After some salt and water, the mixture is dough, and ready to be baked.[/i]
[right]"Perfect!"[/right]
[i]After the meat has cooked, the stalk has become soft, and the bread is baked, she assembles the sandwich with care and adds just a bit more vegetable oil to the top.[/i]
[right]"There, I'm finished!"[/right]
[b]Ingredients used:[/b]
[center][item=longgrass stalk][item=leopard needletooth][item= berry and nut trail bar]
[item=daffodil][item=grassland grain][item=vegetable oil][/center]
Armania, the clan's homemaker and crafter, opens the basket. Staring back at her are three ingredients she does not expect: Longgrass stalk, berry and nut trail bar, and a leopard needletooth. It's time to get creative!
"Dear Stormcatcher, help me!"
Armania immediately begins chopping the longgrass stalk. Known for being tough and used for chewing in the Long Neck culture, she takes the diced plants and puts them to soak in a mixture of water and daffodils (for flavor).
"I've got it, a sandwich! Easy for the long neck travellers to carry, nutritious, and delicious!"
She begins to slice away at the needletooth's tough exterior to reveal the tender flesh beneath. She then coats it in vegetable oil and throws it over a grill to cook thoroughly.
"Next, the bread!"
Armania crushes the berry and nut trail bar into a fine dust, and then mixes it with flour from the grassland grain. After some salt and water, the mixture is dough, and ready to be baked.
"Perfect!"
After the meat has cooked, the stalk has become soft, and the bread is baked, she assembles the sandwich with care and adds just a bit more vegetable oil to the top.
"There, I'm finished!"
Ingredients used:
Longgrass Stalk
Plant
The Longneck Beastclan chews these stalks of grass for hours as they proceed with their daily tasks.
36
4
Leopard Needletooth
Seafood
The elusive leopard needletooth shark is often found half-buried in the sand, where it spends its time trying NOT to be found.
55
6
Berry and Nut Trail Bar
Plant
A preserved stick of pressed berries and nuts.
39
4
Daffodil
Plant
Boil it, mash it, maybe stick it in a stew. (Special thanks to Falwater.)
65
7
Grassland Grain
Plant
Easy to spot and good for filling stomachs, Grassland Grain is a friend to any traveler. (Special thanks to Endeavor!)
@Venusian Okay I'm typing this but I'll be sleeping when I'll get an answer but...
is it like "one day=one drawing" or can we do the drawings during the fest?
Because I'm currently lacking time to do it, too busy during the day, and I'm afraid I'll have to go to bed and be awake after rollover orz
@Venusian Okay I'm typing this but I'll be sleeping when I'll get an answer but...
is it like "one day=one drawing" or can we do the drawings during the fest?
Because I'm currently lacking time to do it, too busy during the day, and I'm afraid I'll have to go to bed and be awake after rollover orz
The plan is to put up a new prompt every day of the week, and you can make a recipe for any of the prompts during the week of the festival. After the week of the festival is up, the judges will choose favorites for each prompt and I'll draw prizes. ^^
If you can't make a recipe today, that's okay, the prompt's still valid for tomorrow!
The plan is to put up a new prompt every day of the week, and you can make a recipe for any of the prompts during the week of the festival. After the week of the festival is up, the judges will choose favorites for each prompt and I'll draw prizes. ^^
If you can't make a recipe today, that's okay, the prompt's still valid for tomorrow!