Shadow of the West Discussion Thread

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

Originally Posted by Kransha

Speaking of table manners, I have a few obligatory questions which I think it might be appropriate to pose here on this thread.

On the matter of food: what fauna and flora, besides that already mentioned, is edible or important in Pashtia. Obviously some meat is eaten, but is the wildlife in Pashtia (not in Kanak, I assume) reminiscent of wildlife in the Persian Gulf? Would there be any particular manners, utensils, or other objects on the table, or ought we to improvize and be creative as far as such things go?

Good questions. Obviously, as with all aspects of the game I want us to find these sorts of things out as we go, but I do have some ideas of my own, since you ask

I've already said that Pashtians eat a diet high in grains and vegetables. I doubt they eat any kind of dairy other than yoghurt (the heat would not do milk any favours). They probably have some kind of beer and wine. I suspect they eat a lot of fish, as they live in the fertile plains between three mighty river systems. Kanak is also not too far from the sea and vessels from their port are able to sail to the ocean along the river in less than a day -- so probably lots of seafood.

The one thing I suppose that's important is that this culture be different from those of the West, so I would think that the absence of chairs probably means the absence of utensils: everything is finger food. It's also probably pretty spicy.

(Anyone getting an idea of my personal favourite kind of cuisine yet?)

At any rate, I'm actually a little happy to see things slowing down a tad after something of an insane beginning. That having been said, I don't want you all to feel that you have to wait to start posting about the dinner. If there's things you want to say to somebody else, or stuff you want to to, then go for it.

NOTE In addition to the food, what sort of entertainments are there in the hall? Can't wait to see.