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[Agran Velion]

Name of Food or Beverage
Stonetack AKA: Searock, Sailor’s Bread, Bonebread

Overview
   Every man who has had a voyage through the waters knows the worst bit of the journey, the daily ration of Stonetack. Stonetack is a form of biscuit made throughout Sarvonia for long trips. It is standard fare for sailors and soldiers in all forms of the army. What it lacks in taste, it makes up for its ability to be kept fresh for an unnatural period of time.

Description

   Often found in a dull Strata yellow, Stonetack is unimpressive bread at first sight. Around two palmspans in length and width, the tack is a good-sized serving for a soldier on the march. It is notorious for being tough to bite, as it is baked several times in order to lengthen its lifespan. There are stories of soldiers needing to bash the biscuit against a rock before any sizable piece is broken off for consumption. While this is most likely false, there is no denying that Stonetack is an extremely harsh meal.  The stiffness of the bread has earned it the nickname Searock, from sailors.

   Stonetack, while an unappetizing food, is used across Sarvonia because it is almost never goes bad. Captains have often filled a fair section of their holds with the bread so when the fresher provisions are used up, the sailors still have a meal to eat. When on long campaigns, quartermasters ensure that there is an ample supply of Stonetack available in case foraging for food is out of the question. When properly put away, Stonetack is known to last for years!

   As for the taste itself, the Searock is known for nearly being tasteless. While a tasteless bread does not seem like such a bad meal, especially on a long journey where food is rare, one must remember that the tack is incredibly hard. After one finishes grinding the tough meal up, their reward is only a stiff, tasteless experience. Often, a soldier’s ration of stonetack is placed in his bowl of soup or stew, as the hot liquid will soften the bread and allow easier consumption.

   While Stonetack is considered an inedible ration amongst the humans, the dwarves, with their love of tough foods, have adopted it as a delicious snack of theirs. As they have no problem chewing the rough food, it has transformed from an unwanted, tasteless biscuit, into a delicious bread. A receipt for authentic Thergerim Stonetack has been added alongside the standard one.
  
Usages/Effects

   The main usage of Stonetack is on any extended voyage. Its ability to stay fresh (a term used loosely) makes it an invaluable provision on these long voyages. Whether on the march with soldiers, or sailing the distant seas with sailors, Stonetack is a staple of every man or woman’s diet.

   Along with the obvious use of food, a less official use of Stonetack has arisen. Due to its density, it is always available as a fallback weapon should the owner lose theirs, or not have one in the first place. While never officially reported, there are several suspected killings aboard ships where a corpse was found bludgeoned with a heavy object, and crumbs and pieces of Stonetack surrounding the body!

.Origin of the Food or Beverage

   While never documented, the originators of Stonetack are thought to be the Avennorians of Manthria. The whalers often needed food that would last for sometime when out in the seas, as normal fare such as fruits and vegetables would go bad during long voyages. With the strong need for a food that would ‘stay fresh for years’ increasing; Stonetack was created in one of the port cities of Manthria.
   
   Since its birth in the province of Manthria many years ago, Stonetack has gone on to become one of the most commonly eaten foods all across Sarvonia. It has been adopted not only by the sailors, but by soldiers on campaign, adventurers on long trips, explorers heading into the untamed wild, and by monarchs to feed their people in times of hardship. One can find this Sailor’s Bread almost anywhere in Sarvonia, and they’ll always find someone willing to trade their Stonetack for a more proper meal.

Method of Preparation

   The making of Stonetack is an incredibly simple process. Flour of any kind is mixed with water and, if the baker is generous, salt. The stiff dough is then placed in a preheated oven and baked for around an hour. Recipes from bakers insist that if the bread is still damp in anywhere, it should be baked again. On longer voyages, the Stonetack will be baked several times to ensure maximum length of storage.
   After the Stonetack is baked several times, it is then stored. Not any container will do, as it must be packed as tightly as possible to ensure that no water seeps in. The wood must also not impart any odor or taste into the Stonetack, so that it is not ruined before consumption. Once packed tightly, the Stonetack is ready to be stored away for its journey.


AUTHENTIC THERGERIM STONETACK RECEIPT (with Tharian commentary)


   This authentic receipt for Thergerim Stonetack was provided by a Kavoninn Yabarra (dwarven bachelor) who runs a small bakeshop in the northern octant of Ximax, catering to the large expatriate dwarven population in the area. We appreciate his translation, complete with dwarven measurements, and the fact that, as he assures us, he has not adapted the receipt for human tastes in any way; if you choose to follow this receipt you may be a bit sore of jaw but comforted in the fact that you have eaten authentic dwarven cuisine. Enjoy!


One cauldron of Margert (beerley/barley flour), coarsely-ground
(Note: to the Thergerim, 'coarse' means fragments the size of actual barley grains are quite acceptable. 'Slightly bruised' might be a more accurate human description...)
Two alehorns of rye flour, anyhow
(That's what he said, 'anyhow'. We are not sure exactly what that entails, but we suggest adding the rye flour rather than omitting it. )
One half-palm of rocksalt, crushed with basalt mortar and pestle
(Note: apparently it MUST be a basalt mortar. Tiny particles of the stone are thus incorporated as 'flavoring' and 'texture' into the finished bread. )
One to three ladlefuls of Krahgi (Kragghi, Kraggy) sap
(This amount of spicy red gel turns the dough a dark red colour and makes it exceptionally - er - fiery. However, it improves the already exceptional keeping properties of Stonetack to the extent that the finished 'bread' is no longer susceptible even to molding. You have been warned.)
'True groundwater,' as necessary
(By this, our baker seems to specify the slightly sulfurous or variously tangy waters that the Thergerim drink from their underground pools and springs, strongly scented of the various regional earths. We might best translate this as 'horrendously expensive imported underground spring water', for imported it is, in barrels priced higher than ale, for the nostalgic dwarven bachelors who live Aboveground in our cold and agoraphilic human realms...)


Mix everything together. Shape into shapes.
Bake in a stone oven until completely dry but not burned.
Store anywhere.

(When pressed, our baker conceded that 'shapes' often mean the simple-to-form and easy-to-stack discs of flatbread that our sailors would recognize as Stonetack, but also the more elaborate 'batons' and 'clubs' of longer, cylindrical loaves, and even 'Hoop Stonetack' (which is strung on twine and hung to store) or 'Bracelet Bread' (rings and torcs in both wrist and neck sizes, sturdy enough to be worn as ornamentation but which can serve as an emergency ration if need be...)


Importance
   The need for Stonetack on any long expedition is paramount. Its ability to stay fresh makes it invaluable on ships, supply trains, and in the packs of those on adventures. The tack has come along way from being aboard only Avvenorian whaling ships, and can now be found all across Sarvonia. Anytime a ship is preparing to sail, Stonetack is needed. Anytime soldiers are preparing to march, Stonetack is needed. Anytime men and women are preparing to venture into the unknown, Stonetack is needed.
   Despite its horrid taste, Stonetack is always needed.

[Rayne (Alýr)]

Slugs on a stick and now this? Is there nothing sumptuous to consume in Santharia?

Agran, this is a hilarious entry! There aren't enough laughing emoticons! Edits are just minor comments and suggestions. This is fantastic--so creative and so funny! Wonderful work!

Name of Food or Beverage
Stonetack AKA: Searock, Sailor’s Bread, Bonebread

Overview
   Every man who has had a voyage through the waters knows the worst bit of the journey, the daily ration of Stonetack. Stonetack is a form of biscuit made throughout Sarvonia for long trips. It is standard fare for sailors and a soldiers in all forms of the army. What it lacks in taste, it makes up for its ability to be kept fresh for an unnatural period of time. [ ]

Description

   Often found in a dull Strata yellow, Stonetack is unimpressive bread at first sight. Around two palmspans in length and width, the tack is a good-sized serving for a soldier on the march. It is notorious for being tough to bite, as it is baked several times in order to lengthen its lifespan. There are stories of soldiers have to bash the biscuit against a rock before any sizable piece is broken off for consumption. While this is most likely false, there is no denying that Stonetack is an extremely harsh meal.  The stiffness of the bread has earned it the nickname "Searock" from sailors.

   Stonetack, while an unappetizing food, is used across Sarvonia because of it is nearly impossible to go bad ("because it is almost a nonperishable food"?). Captains have often filled a fair section of their holds with the bread so when the fresher provisions are used up, the sailors still have a meal to eat. When on long campaigns, quartermasters ensure that there is an ample supply of Stonetack available in case that foraging for food is out of the question. When properly put away, Stonetack is known to last for years!

   As for the taste itself, the Searock is known for nearly being tasteless. (period) While a tasteless bread does not seem like such a bad meal, especially on a long journey where food is rare, one must remember that the tack is incredibly hard. After one finishes grinding the tough meal up, their reward is only a stiff, tasteless experience. Often, a soldier’s ration of stonetack is placed in his bowl of soup or stew, as the hot liquid will soften the bread and allow easier consumption and offer a better taste. ("..add flavor to an otherwise unsavory experience."? )

Usages/Effects

   The main usage of Stonetack is on any voyage of an extended period of time. (period)  Maybe just "extended voyage"? Its ability to stay fresh (a term used loosely) (  ) makes it an invaluable supply ("viand"?) on these long voyages. Whether on the march with soldiers, or sailing the distant seas with sailors, Stonetack is a staple of every man or woman’s diet.

   Along with the obvious use of food, a less official use of Stonetack has arisen. Due to its density, it is always available as a fallback weapon should the owner lose theirs, or not have one in the first place. ( You're killing me!) While never officially reported, there are several suspected killings aboard ships where a corpse was found bludgeoned with a heavy object, and crumbs and pieces of Stonetack surrounding the body! (Ahaha!)

Origin of the Food or Beverage

   While never documented, the originators of Stonetack are thought to be the Avennorians of Manthria. The whalers often needed food that would last for sometime when out in the seas, as normal fare such as fruits and vegetables would go bad during long voyages. With the strong need for a food that would ‘stay fresh for years’ increasing; Stonetack was created in one of the port cities of Manthria.
   
   Since its birth in the province of Manthria many years ago, Stonetack has gone on to become one of the most commonly eaten foods all across Sarvonia. It has been adopted not only by the sailors, but by soldiers on campaign, adventurers on long trips, explorers heading into the untamed wild, and by monarchs to feed their people in times of hardship. One can find this Sailor’s Bread almost anywhere in Sarvonia, and they’ll always find someone willing to trade their Stonetack for a more proper meal. (I bet!)

Method of Preparation

   The making of Stonetack is an incredibly simple process. Flour of any kind is mixed with water and, if the baker is generous, salt. (Is any yeast needed?) The stiff dough is then placed in a preheated oven and baked for around an hour. Recipes from bakers insist that if the bread is still damp in anywhere, it should be baked again. On longer voyages, the Stonetack will be baked several times to ensure maximum length of storage.
   After the Stonetack is baked several times, it is then stored. Not any container will do, as it must be packed as tightly as possible to ensure that no water seeps in. The wood must also not impart in odor or taste into the Stonetack, so that it is not ruined during (before?) consumption. Once packed tightly, the Stonetack is ready to be stored away for its journey.


Importance
   The need for Stonetack on any long expedition is paramount. Its ability to stay fresh makes it invaluable on ships, supply trains, and in the packs of those on adventures. The tack has come along way from being aboard only Avvenorian whaling ships, and can now be found all across Sarvonia. Anytime a ship is preparing to sail, Stonetack is needed. Anytime soldiers are preparing to march, Stonetack is needed. Anytime men and women are preparing to venture into the unknown, Stonetack is needed.
   Despite its horrid taste, Stonetack is always needed. (Beautiful conclusion!)

[Agran Velion]

Thanks for the comments Rayne!  I'll get to editing the entry...eventually. 

[Artimidor Federkiel]

You get an aura +1 from me as well, Agran!

As Rayne already mentioned there are some funny bits in there, like the "fallback weapon" scenario - sustaining life and ending it all rolled into one: the Stonetack! "Crumbs and pieces of Stonetack surrounding the body..." Indeed!

But I guess aside from the fun factor this mysterious cross between bread and death machine is a very nice addition to our foodstuff! Should be found at any ship and at any soldier to survive harsh circumstances! Well done, Agran - lovely entry! 

[Seeker]

First off I like that we are spending time developing the commonplace as well as the fantastically unique here in santharia.  This is a great example of a very commonplace item and you did a wonderful job making it entertaining to read.  Stonecrap (that's what I would call it  ) will make a great addition to the miscellaneous food stores.  Nice work. 

Of course I agree with the comments from the others.  So please make sure to address their comments.

In addition there a few more suggestions I have:

 Stonetack, while an unappetizing food, is used across Sarvonia because it almost never goes bad. of it is nearly impossible to go bad

 There are stories of soldiers needing have to bash the biscuit against a rock before any sizable piece is broken off for consumption.

 The wood must also not impart in any odor or taste into the Stonetack, so that it is not ruined during (before?) consumption


Also one question:

Is stonetack only a human food?  Do elves, dwarves or orcs make it?  I imagine dwarves may eat it.  But I think the other races (elves and orcs) would shun it as a non-edible product.  Halflings would never embark on a trip if their diet required them to eat this stuff  . You may want to mention something about this.

[Bard Judith]

Heck, if you've read any Terry Pratchett, you'll know... this IS Dwarven Battle Bread!     Their war baguettes, throwing crumpets, and drop scones are infamous throughout the Discworld.....

The Thergerim would actually probably love this stuff, akin to stone as it is.  They have heavier jaws and much tougher molars than humans, so probably would make short work of it.  What they would not appreciate is the lack of taste.  I can provide you with the Dwarven version receipt if you really want it...

[Agran Velion]

Thanks so much for the comments guys! I'll be addressing them all very soon.


Also Bard Judith, if you could leave a Dwarven receipt, that'd be great. I like the idea of it being a food among dwarves because of how tough it is.

[Bard Judith]

AUTHENTIC THERGERIM STONETACK RECEIPT (with Tharian commentary)


This authentic receipt for Thergerim Stonetack was provided by a Kavoninn Yabarra (dwarven bachelor) who runs a small bakeshop in the northern octant of Ximax, catering to the large expatriate dwarven population in the area.  We appreciate his translation, complete with dwarven measurements, and the fact that, as he assures us, he has not adapted the receipt for human tastes in any way; if you choose to follow this receipt you may be a bit sore of jaw but comforted in the fact that you have eaten authentic dwarven cuisine.   Enjoy!


One cauldron of Margert (beerley/barley flour), coarsely-ground
(Note: to the Thergerim, 'coarse' means fragments the size of actual barley grains are quite acceptable.  'Slightly bruised' might be a more accurate human description...)
Two alehorns of rye flour, anyhow
(That's what he said, 'anyhow'.  We are not sure exactly what that entails, but we suggest adding the rye flour rather than omitting it. )
One half-palm of rocksalt, crushed with basalt mortar and pestle
(Note:  apparently it MUST be a basalt mortar.  Tiny particles of the stone are thus incorporated as 'flavoring' and 'texture' into the finished bread. )
One to three  ladlefuls of Krahgi (Kragghi, Kraggy) sap
(This amount of spicy red gel turns the dough a dark red colour and makes it exceptionally - er - fiery.  However, it improves the already exceptional keeping properties of Stonetack to the extent that the finished 'bread' is no longer susceptible even to molding.  You have been warned.)
'True groundwater,' as necessary
(By this, our baker seems to specify the slightly sulfurous or variously tangy waters that the Thergerim drink from their underground pools and springs, strongly scented of the various regional earths.  We might best translate this as 'horrendously expensive imported underground spring water', for imported it is, in barrels priced higher than ale, for the nostalgic dwarven bachelors who live Aboveground in our cold and agoraphilic human realms...)


Mix everything together.  Shape into shapes.
Bake in a stone oven until completely dry but not burned.
Store anywhere.

(When pressed, our baker conceded that 'shapes' often mean the simple-to-form and easy-to-stack discs of flatbread that our sailors would recognize as Stonetack, but also the more elaborate 'batons' and 'clubs' of longer, cylindrical loaves, and even 'Hoop Stonetack' (which is strung on twine and hung to store) or 'Bracelet Bread' (rings and torcs in both wrist and neck sizes, sturdy enough to be worn as ornamentation but which can serve as an emergency ration if need be...)

[Artimidor Federkiel]

Very Thergerimmish - if that's a word - additions, Judy! Even the little details (like the "anyhow" addition...) are all there which spice it all up (text and stonetack... *hehe*) and add to the realism of the whole thing! Lovely!

@Agran: This weekend is update weekend, so if you find the time to get the receipt in and make the corrections/adjustments suggested by Rayne and Seeker, we could put this one up already!

[Agran Velion]

A thanks to everyone (Rayne, Seeker, Art, and Bard Judith) for helping with this. I put up the revised entry, with all errors pointed out corrected save one.

The making of Stonetack is an incredibly simple process. Flour of any kind is mixed with water and, if the baker is generous, salt. (Is any yeast needed?)

Not even yeast is needed, the worst best part about Stonetack is how simple and cheap it is to produce!

***

Also, Bard thank you a million times over for the dwarven recipe...reciept...instructions. I'd give it a try if my jaw was a bit stronger.

[Bard Judith]

YAY!  I get to give Artimidor his 400th aura point!  Should we have a party in the Great Hall?  (Stonetack, sorry, will not be on the menu....)

[Artimidor Federkiel]

Thanks for the aura point, Judy, though I guess you have deserved it much more than I for your authentic stonetack receipt *hands it back* 

Another aura +1 for you as well, Agran, for swiftly taking care of finalizing the entry. Looking forward to more stuff of that kind

[Agran Velion]

Thanks for the aura Art, and congratz on your 400th.


And I will be quick to reply to any and all comments from now on...



after this nap.

[Bard Judith]

(sneaks in while Agran is napping and quietly drops a Brownie point beside his head - lucky thirteen...)

[Seeker]

Great work Agran

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