01 ☆ text - of potions and sheep

[sleepingvalkyrie]

Greetings,

I have seen the poisoned earth and the strange trees beyond this city's borders; I did not recognise half of the roots scavanged from there abouts. And no doubt the quality of produce from seeds sewn out there would surely be questionable at best. As such, I would know what means Exsilium has for the growth of plants.

Though I imagine that a poison brew would simple enough to make from what currently exists, there must be some means of harvest provided for use by apothecary?


[ About ten minutes later, the post is updated with a second (unrelated?) query: ]


And if anyone knows the best means of cooking lamb, I would be most grateful for assistance.

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[accidentalrebellion]

[This is what's been bothering her, too. Everything her father taught her, even the additional information she picked up from training for and experiences during the Games... it's all mostly useless. Sure, there are some familiar plants out there, but a good number of them that still manage to exist on that land are something else entirely. So, where do they get some of the stuff they sell?

But, for now, it's the second part she's going to focus on. Because let's face it, she wouldn't mind a bowl of some of that lamb stew.]

You have sheep?

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[sleepingvalkyrie]

Just the one, now.

The second-- [ walked into a door. Really. There's a pause, and the faintest hint of a sigh. ] Well, it would be wasteful not to make use of the meat.

[oncearanger]

It's possible with some seeds, some clean soil, and a proper plant lamp. I actually knew someone working on a greenhouse a while back.

[sleepingvalkyrie]

They have created lamps for such a purpose?

Why must a house be green for plants?

[ Has she mentioned Earth makes no sense recently, because! ]

[oncearanger]

Yes. Those lamps emulate the sun's rays as closely as possible, to stimulate growth.

And greenhouse is just a name---they're more like clear glass houses, usually. They're called greenhouses because they hold all those green plants.

[sleepingvalkyrie]

Ahh, I see. I do not know that that would be enough, but I have an excess of napple seeds - if the Inititive have equipment that I might use, it would be something to try.

Oh. That makes more sense. [ Sort of. ]

[oncearanger]

That sounds pretty good. If we can get your plants there, maybe we'll be all right.

[sleepingvalkyrie]

If they work here. This world lacks phozons. But so did the world we visited to retrieve the AI.. Well, hopefully we shall see soon enough.

[draconic_historian]

Pray tell, wherever did you find sheep?

[sleepingvalkyrie]

I grew it.

lol odin sphere

[draconic_historian]

So you have enough sheep to breed more? This is most excellent news. The beasts in the wastes make for poor meals.

I think I had some recipes in my notes before arriving here, but unfortunately there is no way of reaching them now. Otherwise I would be happy to make a trade.

best means of supplying all the food ever (until you run out of bag space)

[sleepingvalkyrie]

..breed?

[ Why in the world would anyone do a thing like that. ]

I hope to grow more in time, but the opportunity has yet to present itself. And I do not wish to waste the seeds I have.

[draconic_historian]

Are you implying that you intend to grow sheep from seeds?

oh you silly dragon

[sleepingvalkyrie]

How else would I grow them?

More silly than Wagner

[draconic_historian]

Were YOU grown from a seed?

I don't think anyone calls Wagner silly and lives! C_C!

[sleepingvalkyrie]

Do not be absurd, ser.

[draconic_historian]

Presumably then one would make sheep in a similar manner to how one makes more humans.

But I've never studied animal husbandry.

[sleepingvalkyrie]

You speak nonsense, ser. Why waste time with something so impractical?

[draconic_historian]

Until now, it did not occur to me that there was any sort of alternative.

[sleepingvalkyrie]

Baromett seeds have been used for many years in my world. So long as conditions are met, they can be grown anywhere.

I have few enough seeds at present, though I hope to retrieve some from the bone marrow once cooking is done.

[draconic_historian]

That is very strange, but also very useful. I should like to see this sheep-tree when it's done growing.

[sleepingvalkyrie]

Is it really so strange?

Should a mission occur that would be conducive towards the growth requirements, I shall be sure to let you know, ser...?

[draconic_historian]

I am the dragon Ricasthix.

Yes, the kind that flies around and breathes fire. No, I don't demand tribute or generally cause trouble without provocation. I try to be a polite neighbor.

[sleepingvalkyrie]

[/dragon/.

She does stiffen, before making a slight huff sound. Fortunately, such sounds do not transfer over text.]

I have fought dragons before, during war time. Here, we are on the same side.

[Meaning she won't stab you if you don't flambé her..]

[draconic_historian]

[That sounds reasonable to him. Enough angry humans can be a legit problem for a lone dragon.]

I had no intention of behaving otherwise.

[heirwithouthope]

Do you know how to build a fire?

[sleepingvalkyrie]

[ She recognises this name. ]

Aye, Ser Dwarf. Though lighting such things within the apartments appears frowned upon, and it has been somewhat damp out.

[heirwithouthope]

There are stoves inside the apartments, but if you wish to roast the entire beast at once, it can only be done outdoors.

If the rain concerns you, you could dig a fire pit.

[sleepingvalkyrie]

A fire pit is certainly an option. I may check with the market stall vendors first, however - several serve hot meals, and may have something suitable for use.

T'is an embarrassing truth, I suppose, but I am far more familiar with the preparation of food when out of doors than within four walls.

[heirwithouthope]

I would not have thought so.

If you spent most of your time out in the open, then that is the most inevitable outcome.

[sleepingvalkyrie]

You re too kind, ser.

Once a pit has been prepared, you'd be most welcome at the fire.

[heirwithouthope]

It is fact more than softness of heart.

But I am thankful for the invitation, all the same. [And this would be the part where Thorin bows his head, if it were video and not text.]

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[limitstorm]

I'd roast it.

The lamb, I mean.

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[sleepingvalkyrie]

T'would seem that is the most popular suggestion!

Ser Thorin has suggested the stove or a fire pit for use with cooking.

[guess which she has more experience with]

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[limitstorm]

Hey, a fire pit could be cool. We used to have those back home.

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[sleepingvalkyrie]

It looks to be the best option thus far. Next would be to find a suitable gathering area in which to dig it.

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[limitstorm]

There might be someplace in the badlands, but that means... going to the badlands.

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[totallytrustworthy]

Sorry, most of that shot right over my head. Are you...just looking for a way to grow plants?

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[sleepingvalkyrie]

[Is that not what she just said? There is a very slight frown, but Gwendolyn nods at the question.]

Aye, that I am.

Though the plants at my disposal are not much like the ones in this world, there must be similar ones that could act as replacements.

[totallytrustworthy]

Ah. Afraid I'm not much of a botanist, but the woods have a few grizzly looking trees. Some weeds, also, but your best bet for fetching something substantial is on a mission.

Or hiring someone to run one for you.

[sleepingvalkyrie]

Is that so.

[An eyebrow arches slightly.] And you would know someone seeking such hire?