Crosswinds Menu

General Notes on Hyathan Cuisine

While most of the regions of the Silver Moon Empire have local specialties, there are some things that are universal. The menu in the Crosswinds tends to stick to tried-and-true offerings that will appeal to a wide variety of palates:

Wild boar, mutton, venison, beef, wild game fowl (pheasant, goose, duck, etc.), fried fish, even elk, squirrel, rabbit, bear or goat could be the main dish, accompanied by bread, rice, biscuits, cornbread, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, turnips, cheese, apples, grapes, berries, etc. Most meats would be roasted over the fire during the day for the evening's meal offering, which means only one or two items would be available on any given night.

Refined sugar is extremely rare; honey is used as a sweetener in baking, hot drinks and on bread or gruel.

Travelers who venture out of Shadokhan and into the other regions of the Empire could expect to find menus that fit what the local hunting and farming can produce:

Arboria: Cuisine in the elven forests relies heavily on forest creatures, tubers, mushrooms, herbs, berries and the like.

Balthazor: Rice is a staple crop in the land of the Necromancers; fish would also be plentiful, as well as grazing animals, berries, mushrooms and tubers.

Cloosidian: Such a mountainous region offers little in the way of grains; again, berries, some fish, and mostly hooved creatures like goats or sheep, as well as wild fowl.

Luminii: The land of the Vivomancers is fertile and supports many farms, orchards and vineyards; grains, vegetables, grazing animals, wild fowl, berries, grapes and other fruits would be plentiful for cooks in Luminii.

Oceanuus: The staple proteins here are fish and other sea-dwelling creatures. Since much of this region has a tropical climate, there are many exotic fruits and vegetables here that aren't found in the other regions of the Empire.

Thermador: Grains, pastas and meats make up the diet of most Thermadorans; such items keep well in the hot, dry desert climate.

Always available:

Stone Stew - This doesn't have stones in it contrary to its name, but generally has the left over meats from the day before's meal as well as various vegetables and sometimes certain fruits. This is the stew that is normally served at the tavern when people ask for stew. This tends to be a very rich, hardy and thick stew and if very filling. Price: 5 copper.

Small Loaf - This bread is generally served with the stew. Loaves are usually made of a stone ground wheat and are dark in color. These are great with a bit of butter and honey. Price: 1 copper.

Fruit - The type of fruit will depend on what is currently available and in season. Price: 1 tenbit.

Cheese Platter - Cheese is always available and seems a popular choice for the local tavern goers. Served on a platter in small to moderate sized chunks, it's often ordered with bread or fruit. The types of cheese vary from day to day. Price: 1 copper.

Pastry - Varies depending on what's served for the meal or left over from the previous day. By popular demand, these can also be ordered separately. Price: 1 copper.

Daily Menu

Day of the Hawk
Breakfast:
8 copper
Lunch:
1 silver + 6 copper
Dinner:
2 silver + 1 copper
Smoked Sausage
Poached Chicken Eggs
Porridge
Raisins
Braised Beef Ribs
Chicken Soup
Spice Bread
Fish & Leeks in Almond Sauce
Wheat Pilaf
Turnips
Apple Pie
Day of the Fox
Breakfast:
8 copper
Lunch:
1 silver + 6 copper
Dinner:
2 silver + 1 copper
Stuffed Eggs
Hash
Raspberries
Fish Soup
Bread Pudding
Spicey Poached Pears
Chicken in Wine Sauce
Carrots
Fried Potatoes
Sunflower Seed Bread
Day of the Bear
Breakfast:
8 copper
Lunch:
1 silver + 6 copper
Dinner:
2 silver + 1 copper
Duck Eggs with Cheese
Oatmeal
Blueberries
Chicken Soup
Chard and Cheese Pie
Almond Cakes
Roast Pig
Corn
Nut Bread
Berry Pie
Day of the Wolf
Breakfast:
8 copper
Lunch:
1 silver + 6 copper
Dinner:
2 silver + 1 copper
Ham and Cheese Omelette
Corn Mush
Apple
Pork Sausages
Split Pea Soup
Custard Tart w/Fruit
Lamb Casserole
Turnips
Beets
Applesauce
Day of the Owl
Breakfast:
8 copper
Lunch:
1 silver + 6 copper
Dinner:
2 silver + 1 copper
Boiled Chicken Eggs
Hash
Figs
Lamb Kabobs
Roast Onion Salad
Gingerbread
Veal Steaks
Barley Pilaf
Spinach w/Onion
Raisin Pie
Day of the Dolphin
Breakfast:
8 copper
Lunch:
1 silver + 6 copper
Dinner:
2 silver + 1 copper
Poached Goose Eggs
Rye Bread
Raisins
Meat Pie
Lentil Soup
Poached Pears
Stuffed Trout
Turnips w/Chestnuts and Sage
Cracked Wheat Loaf
Honey Fritters
Day of the Snake
Breakfast:
8 copper
Lunch:
1 silver + 6 copper
Dinner:
2 silver + 1 copper
Pigeon Omelette
Corn Mush
Blackberries
Fish Soup
Fried Spinach
Cherry Pudding
Sweet Sour Venison
Boiled Potatoes
Greens in Almond Milk
Peach Pie
Day of the Eagle
Breakfast:
8 copper
Lunch:
1 silver + 6 copper
Dinner:
2 silver + 1 copper
Duck Eggs
Deer Steaks
Oatmeal
Pear
Venison Sausages
Creamed Leeks
Cheese Fritters
Duck in Onion Sauce
Sauteed Mushrooms
Roasted Potatoes
Pumpkin Bread
Day of the Boar
Breakfast:
8 copper
Lunch:
1 silver + 6 copper
Dinner:
2 silver + 1 copper
Poached Eggs in Custard Sauce
Porridge
Dates
Wild Duck Soup
Asparagus
Apple Fritters
Rabbit in Ginger Sauce
Lentil Soup
Dandelion Greens
Cheese and Raisin Custard
Day of the Drake
Breakfast:
8 copper
Lunch:
1 silver + 6 copper
Dinner:
2 silver + 1 copper
Fried, Egg-Dipped Bread
Bacon
Strawberries
Rabbit Pastry
Cabbage Soup
Fig Pudding
Red Cow Steaks
Baked Yams
Creamed Carrots
Cherry Pie

Menus courtesy Nisi Brenshca's player.