Wayward Wyrmblood || FFXIV
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dragondivediner.bsky.social
Wayward Wyrmblood || FFXIV
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Food venue reviewing NPC Roleplayer.

“We are going on a firmament splitting, dragon rampaging journey down to Radz-at-Han, where the Dynamic force of dried squid warps the laws of Heavens and Hells.”
Streh Ah'miri, Raxous Jofrarr, Despereaux Delacourt, Farah Vex, Sylvas Vex, Vivipa Vipa, Corril Kayal, Demantic Do'pamien, and Ahtynawyda Ronnentwyn. 15/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:46 PM
Pictured:

Grimar Ozarath, Frydhaerz Rhyddich, Treya Silverleaf, Asher Grimsbane, Umi Sabadachi, Veltfur Walpurgis, Ivar Steiner, Aza Neelkove, Shara Djt-marouc, Kenji Itoi, Aalafluure Goldehardt, Smiling Jack, Ceti Caiser, Arscin Highwind, Maxra Huean, Vandham Liorasch, 14/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:45 PM
Perhaps Aymeric wanted me to see this; A slice of foreign lives lead blended here, in familiar snows. That no matter how far I wandered, the home I left was still connected.

That, or he already knew of the fanciful reimagining of my portrait they had in the lounge. Hmph. 13/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:45 PM
I nursed my wounded pride and a new migraine as I was ushered upstairs and into the lounge. There, I wiled away some bells quietly listening to travelers speak of old travails and future endeavors, the auspices of what we call Fate, and forging bonds amongst themselves. 12/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:44 PM
In the drinking, I learned the trick of their most fearsome beverage: 'Tis envenomed by an adder. Of which, I could not say. To my credit, I did not black out.. But I could not continue. Mine was not the only loss, either. The performers harmed an expensive painting nearby. 11/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:44 PM
The bar made ready the Tower, and issued my challenge to the venue proper. Alas, the game was short-lived. I bit into ginger and hoped meat and rice solvent enough to soak the blow.

The "Seiryu," strongest of the drinks cared not one whit. I soon found the bar spinning. 10/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:44 PM
Behind me, a minstrel performed pieces on request, and a number of their own beside. By way of appreciation, I had him purchased his favorite drink. More performances followed afterwards, boasting exotic and dangerous carnival games using an assistant and thrown Chakrams. 9/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:43 PM
I put my senses to those around me as I ate, taking in myriad conversations. The waitstaff bore each other a congeniality reserved for close comrades-in-arms, and it extended to many of the patrons. This was a place well used and well loved by mercenaries of character. 8/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:43 PM
A /suspiciously/ familiar Miqo'te woman brought forth the repast as I considered my foe, four drinks named Four Winds; Gods of Doman domain. I wagered if I could best the greatest they had to offer, whatever technique was used to make them so deadly would be much dulled. 7/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:42 PM
From their menu, I ordered three items in an attempt to arm myself for the undertaking ahead: Six different Onigiri, or 'rice balls' with an assortment of meats, a mulled sweet wine known as the Violet Tides, and a simple hunk of ginger root from the kitchens. --Insurance. 6/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:41 PM
While staff worked, I set about my own. I had designs on the bar's famous drinking challenge, "The Tipsy Tower"--A gauntlet of four alcoholic beverages of increasing potency to be conquered in one sitting. Admittedly, this was what served as my lure. rsrpfc.carrd.co#tower 5/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:41 PM
I met with familiar faces from other venues and learned something new about tavern culture: 'Tis the adventurer's wont to volunteer work at such locales between their more dangerous ventures. One such, Aza Neelkove, attended to me for the night with Frydhaerz. I had plans. 4/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:40 PM
The hostelry, all told, offered three separate services. The first, was food and live entertainment. The second, was a bathhouse to wash away the aches and offal of the road. The last, a lounge apart from the din to afford respite. I chose to descend to the bar at the first. 3/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:40 PM
I wandered into the establishment, though was met at the door by stewards who briefly turned me away. They informed me that they would be opening on the bell, and that they had not missed a single day of operation since their first Windsday.

And -I- wax poetic dedication in my training.. 2/15
October 11, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Pictured:

Reidar Tyderunner, Altania Ishiku, Getty Leigh, Mini Knight, Jaq'rain Firesoul, Rufwyrd Falvard, Asteria Falvard, Khalja Chaghan, Ceti Kaiser, Thorn Chalamet, Subudei Chaghan, Salohcin Eneerg, Ruhxa Madhne, Frydhaerz Rhyddich, and Juliasra Hana.
October 11, 2023 at 9:37 PM
And though she may have once been a mercenary, I would wager my lance on her skill at the cookpot.

You should as well, if you ever find yourself in Shirogane. I bid you, try The Revenge..

..It may prove to be the closest a normal man could get to dueling with dragons. 11/12
October 11, 2023 at 9:36 PM
Before leaving, I spoke with the proprietress to give her my personal thanks for the meal. Lady Juliasra tells me this eatery has seen maybe three summers, and indulged a few questions about Steppe Ramen's fare. 10/12
October 11, 2023 at 9:35 PM
Feeling emboldened from the victory, I made to impulse purchase a round of drinks for all present at the bar. A decision that I probably shouldn't have made in hindsight, as the terms I used implied I bought out the whole of the bar. I may be getting a tongue lashing later. 9/12
October 11, 2023 at 9:35 PM
Slowly though, I ate. One tentative mouthful after the next, savory heat gave way to salt, the tart sting of radish, and earthier tones. As other patrons failed to stomach the dish around me, I found I was instead wanting still more. So, I finished G'raha Tia's serving as well. 8/12
October 11, 2023 at 9:34 PM
my own mind's lance, preparing to meet a similar fate. 'Twas like kissing a wrathful dragon open mouth on the first bite. I was reeling. The sheer complexity of the meat in the dish alone was much alike to the Steppe 'Shorlog,' a great deal of cumin, peppercorn and paprika. 7/12
October 11, 2023 at 9:33 PM
I came to learn after my encounter that both items potency were attributed to a special 'hot sauce' sharing the dishes' names made special, in house. In the adding, it changed the temperament of a given meal. G'raha Tia's first bite laid him low, unable to advance. I readied 6/12
October 11, 2023 at 9:33 PM
Their normal offering was known as the "Gigas Slayer," a spice heavy dzo rib noodle dish that would test even a wyrm's fortitude for heat.

What we consumed was aimed for no lesser dragon, however. It was called "The Revenge," and it brought to mind my oldest foe's rancor. 5/12
October 11, 2023 at 9:32 PM