The Kitchens
The smells of food fills this large, high ceilinged room, the scent of
meats mingling with those of fruits and vegetables. A long stone fireplace
with spits lies in the center of the eastern wall, the roasting spits being
turned by spit dogs running in their wicker baskets. Iron stoves and ovens
have been placed along other walls. Three large pairs of doors flank the
kitchen and a glimpse reveals they are large dining halls. Gray tiles cover
the floor and a large sink occupies a corner of the room.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
A giant sink sits here, filled with many dirty dishes.
Laras the Mistress of the Kitchens is here directing the kitchen workers.
An Accepted stands here, ready to fulfill any Aes Sedai request.
Tissaya has arrived from the west.
A gray palfrey has arrived from the west.
A falcon has arrived from the west.
Tissaya curtseys gracefully.
Tissaya scrubs the dirty dishes in the sink.
Vianca says 'Child, Please do bring those animals outside, and return here when your done.'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Tissaya leaves west. <<
A gray palfrey leaves west. <<
A falcon leaves west. <<
Tissaya has arrived from the west.
A falcon has arrived from the west.
Vianca straightens up the dishes and removes the water from the sink.
Vianca says 'Much better, a horse has no place inside.'
Vianca smiles happily.
Tissaya says 'Hello, Accepted! Sorry to bring a horse in!'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Vianca says 'We have not met, Please, tell me a little about yourself.'
Tissaya says 'I won't repeat the mistake'
A smug woman has arrived from the west.
Vianca starts paying increased attention to her surroundings.
Tissaya says 'I am Tissaya. A fledgling novice who just joined today. I was just granted orientation earlier this afternoon.'
Vianca says 'Which one of our Sisters brought you home child?'
Tissaya says 'I hail from Illian. I first learned my skills while being assaulted by a bandit. And now I am trying to learn more about the source in the most proper way possible.'
Vianca smiles at her.
Tissaya says 'I believe her name is spelled Aldreana. The brown Ajah. Aleera also helped orient me'
Vianca smiles with a slight nod, 'Very good, I just finished up the few plates that were left over from earlier for you. I would like to give you a nice tour of the pantry and maybe show you a
little something in the kitchen. Your gonna be down here alot, your might as well be able to churn out some nice food!
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Vianca grabs two aprons from the rack and tossed one to your chest. "Throw that on and lets go check
out what local produce same in today.
Tissaya dons her apron.
Vianca tightly wraps an apron around her waist.
Vianca says 'There will be plenty of time to clean, follow me child.'
The Pantry
The room has somehow been made to be as cool as a springhouse in order to
keep the food fresh. Sacks of different varieties of flour and seasonings
are stacked against one of the walls. A shelf placed against a second wall
holds jars of preserved fruits and cartons of eggs, and barrels of wines
from different countries fill the rest of the room. A thick wooden door
with a small barred window lies on the east wall, overlooking a graveled
stretch of the garden, allowing supplies to be brought in with ease.
A sign hangs next to the oven.
[ obvious exits: W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
An oven stands here, radiating a dry heat.
Tissaya has arrived from the west.
A falcon has arrived from the west.
Tissaya says 'Are there any advantages to any particular food?'
Tissaya says 'I was able to make dinner plates but did not know about the other types'
Vianca says 'Take a second to familiarize yourself with everything, learn where the tools are, the spices, and where everything goes. You will be in charge of putting away the deliveries and making sure the food is rotated properly so that we are eating the food when the nutrients are the most
dense.'
Tissaya says 'Is there somewhere to store meals that have been prepared?'
Vianca says 'Darling food is what fuels us, there are many advantages to many different types of meals you can create.'
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Vianca says 'And yes dear, we have a few different ways of storing all kinds of food.'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Vianca grabs and oilskin bag from the pantry closet.
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Vianca says 'For instance, this oil skin bag is perfect for preserving dried fruits and holding bread, Can you tell me why that might be?'
Tissaya says 'It must have some property to maintain dryness?'
Vianca says 'Exactly, the oil on the hide prevents any water or moisture from entering, it’s also great for transporting books or important documents.'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Vianca says 'Now, lets see what we have here to work with and see what your working with!'
Tissaya says 'I see a barrel over there'
Tissaya says 'and an oven...and the pantry seems to be the servants domain?'
Vianca says 'This is where the meals that fuel the Tower are created, I'm gonna give you a lesson in here to make sure you can impress even the pickiest of eaters. '
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Vianca says 'Please, pick a choice of meat from the barrel and place it on the table dear.'
Tissaya puts a large slab of meat in a wooden barrel.
Tissaya gets a large slab of meat from a wooden barrel.
Tissaya places the large slab of meat on the table.
Tissaya presses down on the meat to even it out.
Vianca says 'Very good, two nice slabs of venison.'
Tissaya says 'Do we have any seasonings? '
Vianca says 'Someone must have been sharp with their arrows today! Lucky for us!'
Vianca says 'Of course we do, herbs are an important part of life as well, you will see.'
Vianca says 'Now give me a moment while I gather a few ingredients.'
Tissaya says 'You can tell it was a healthy deer as well. Looks scrumptious already!'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Vianca grabs a a wicker basket and pulls out some root vegetables, hearty potatoes, and a few Two
Rivers onions. She pulls open a wooden drawer and displays a plethora of spices.
Vianca says 'Please, Tissaya, Grab that large iron pot and set it over those coals.'
Tissaya sniffs the air. Yummmmmy!
Tissaya grabs the large iron pot.
Tissaya places the iron pot delicately over the coals so as not to disturb them.
Vianca draws the forces of air and fire, before your eyes the coals burn bright orange, the smell of the well seasoned pan begins to emit across the kitchen.
Tissaya quickly wipes away the drool forming due to the wonderful smells.
Vianca says 'Now, please, on the tops shelf over there, some pig lard. Add about 2 cups to the bottom of that pan, do not let it splash back up on to you, if will give you a nasty burn.'
Tissaya gets a stool to reach up to the shelf.
Tissaya clumsily tries to balance on the stool while she grabs the pig lard.
Vianca exclaims ‘Careful Novice!’
Tissaya slowly measures out 2 cups exactly...so as not to disappoint her teacher.
Vianca begins to break down the hind quarter of the deer, she quickly debones the meat and lays it flat on the table.
!
Tissaya gently lets the pig lard fall over the pan evening it out as best she can.
Tissaya stops using a leather water flask.
Tissaya drinks water from a leather water flask.
Vianca quickly gathers what seems to be 15 different herbs and spices and tosses them into a mortar and pulverizes the mixture.
Vianca says 'Perfect, now, take that rolling pin and flatten down the meat like you did before, but this time put a little umph into it!'
Vianca winks suggestively at Tissaya.
Tissaya wonders how she is ever going to remember all the ingredients if asked.
Vianca says 'This recipe is mine child, from my grandmother, you will need to make up your own.'
Vianca grins evilly.
Tissaya grabs the rolling pin. Bears down with all of her weight as she slowly presses over the meat.
Vianca says 'Now, to the meat!'
Vianca undoes about 2 feet of butchers twine and places it one the table.
Tissaya grabs the stool again so she can really press down at a better angle.
Vianca says 'Good good, this is going to tenderize the meat while also allowing it to cook more evenly.'
Tissaya says 'this would be a lot easier if I knew a levitation spell
'Vianca grins slightly.
Vianca says 'Ok, now that the meat is seasoned and rested, take to the cutting board and please cut those carrots, celery and onions into uniform pieces about the size on 1 copper.'
Tissaya grabs the large chef's knife.
Vianca says 'Mind your fingers darling, no one likes a bloody chef!'
Tissaya says 'This one looks like it's sharp enough to take them quickly.'
Tissaya presses her fingernails against the vegetables tightly at the ends. Presses the knife against the hard part of her nail. She slowly works along the vegetables in thin slices.
Vianca begins to roll the venison into a tight cylinder allowing for no herbs to escape. Carefully she lowers the loin into the scorching pig lard and caramelizes the meat on all sides, she then carefully removes the loin and lays it back onto the table.
Tissaya wipes the sweat from her brow with her apron.
Vianca says 'Good good.'
Vianca says 'Carefully drop all those veggies into that hot lard that I just seared the meat in.'
Tissaya places the vegetables in a large bowl. Carries them over to the pan.
Tissaya slowly drops them around the pan in a randomized but evenly distributed fashion.
Vianca says 'Stir them around until the are nice and brown, this is the starch releasing from the vegetables and turning into sugar, the sugar browns and a deep flavor is formed.'
Tissaya grabs the large wooden spoon and slowly stirs them, admiring the beautiful colors and the aromas.
Vianca grabs a deep red bottle of wine from the Accepted's cabinet and pops the corks right into the waste bin.
Vianca hands you the bottle of mulled wine.
Vianca says 'The whole bottle darling, right in.'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Tissaya slowly pours the wine in the pan. Thinking of the days where she would do the same but keep a glass for herself.
Tissaya eats a large slab of meat.
Vianca grabs the tied venison loin and lowers it into the pot.
Vianca says 'Over there child, there is a bunch of tied herbs, toss that in.'
Vianca knocks 5 copper sized pieces of salt of a salt block and tosses them into the pot.
Tissaya frantically searches for the tied herbs...then her eye finally catches them. Aha! She grabs them and quickly places them along side the rest.
Vianca lids the pot before slightly stifling the coals with a light weave of mist forming from her hands.
Vianca emote: Vianca lids the pot before slightly stifling the coals with a
Vianca says 'Ok, now we wait, in the meantime quickly gather everything that we used and bring in to the sinks and clean them up and put them away please.'
Vianca says 'We have 3 hours until the meat it ready to be removed.'
Vianca says 'It's 7 now, keep and eye on the time, I need you to be done cleaning before 10 child.'
It is 7 o'clock am, on the 7th day of the month of Maigdhal, year 1537.
Tissaya says 'I will head over to the sink and take care of these as soon as I can!'
Tissaya has arrived from the west.
A falcon has arrived from the west.
It is 9 o'clock am, on the 7th day of the month of Maigdhal, year 1537.
According to legend and prophecy, this is the First Turn of the Wheel.
The Shadow grows stronger as Lisennet and Sarras are raised as dreadlords.
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Vianca says 'All done?'
Tissaya says 'The sink is empty and all is clean, Viance Accepted!'
Tissaya says 'Vianca*'
Vianca says 'Very good, child.'
It is 10 o'clock am, on the 7th day of the month of Maigdhal, year 1537.
According to legend and prophecy, this is the First Turn of the Wheel.
The Shadow grows stronger as Lisennet and Sarras are raised as dreadlords.
Vianca says 'Ok, its ten, grab two towels and take that pot off the stove and place it on the towel I have folded on the table, please.'
Tissaya says 'I've gotten better at washing dishes I think my arm will be much stronger!'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Vianca clears and area and sets 8 plates down.
Vianca says 'You'll need it dear, that pot is HEAVY!'
Tissaya grabs the two thickest towels she can find to protect her hands.
Tissaya grabs the pot slowly and walks slowly to the table keeping her balance as best she can.
Tissaya lifts the pot to the table just barely high enough to get it into place.
Vianca removes the meat from the pot and places it on the table, she then returns the pot to the coals and with a flick of her wrist the coals reignite.
Tissaya Phew! That was close!
Vianca turns back to the roast with a large smile on her face, looks amazing. Now we have to let it rest so that when we slice into in the juices wont spill out from the roast, in the meat time, please take some of that maserated willow root and add it to the mixture on the stove to thicken it up a bit. One palm full should do.
Tissaya carefully takes the willow root.
Tissaya says 'is this the correct herb?'
Tissaya shows Vianca what she took.
Tissaya carefully measures out one palmful into her hand.
Vianca nods at her.
Vianca beings to slowly slice into the roast portioning it onto the 8 plates, with the sauce beginning to boil, Vianca purees the mixture and pour it into a carafe.
Vianca says 'exactly'
Tissaya thinks that looks about right.
Tissaya places it into the mix.
Vianca pours the now reduced red wine and pureed vegetable gravy over each tender slice of meat.
Tissaya says 'This must be a lesson in patience because my tummy is growling!'
Vianca snickers softly.
Tissaya grabs her belly to try to soothe it.
Vianca says 'Almost, child, People eat with their eyes, you want them to be excited to eat all these nutrients we've prepared. Sprinkle some of those chopped fresh herbs on top, not to much tho.'
Tissaya takes a jar of the fresh herbs in her left hand.
Tissaya uses her right hand's fingers to slowly sprinkle them over the meal.
Tissaya makes sure to err on the lighter side as one can always add more.
Vianca says 'Ok child, there are 8 plates, one is for us to split, the rest I would like for you to take to each wing of the Ajah so they may enjoy as well.'
Vianca now follows Tissaya.
Vianca says 'I will accompany you.'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Tissaya carefully places the plates on a tray.
Tissaya leaves west. <<
Vianca follows Tissaya.
The Kitchens
The smells of food fills this large, high ceilinged room, the scent of
meats mingling with those of fruits and vegetables. A long stone fireplace
with spits lies in the center of the eastern wall, the roasting spits being
turned by spit dogs running in their wicker baskets. Iron stoves and ovens
have been placed along other walls. Three large pairs of doors flank the
kitchen and a glimpse reveals they are large dining halls. Gray tiles cover
the floor and a large sink occupies a corner of the room.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
A giant sink sits here, filled with many dirty dishes.
Tissaya the Fledgling Novice is standing here.
A quiet servant awaits instructions from his master.
Laras the Mistress of the Kitchens is here directing the kitchen workers.
An Accepted stands here, ready to fulfill any Aes Sedai request.
A falcon has arrived from the east.
Tissaya leaves west. <<
Vianca follows Tissaya.
Continuing Down the Hall
An impression of a full sized sword has been worked into each of the huge
white floorstones in the main hallway of the Green Ajah quarters. Even to
the casual eye it is obvious that there are swords in two dozen different
styles - single-edged and double, curved and straight. Every door along the
hallway has been carved with a sword, point up, gilded for the rooms of
Sitters and silver or lacquered for many others. Wall hangings depicting
enes of battle line the pristine white walls of pale white stone.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door north: thickdoor
Door east: door
Door south: woodendoor
Tissaya the Fledgling Novice is standing here.
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.
A young girl in a plain white dress stands here.
A falcon has arrived from the west.
Vianca says 'Here is good.'
Vianca says 'Leave the tray on that rack, one in each wing.'
Tissaya carefully places a plate on the Green Ajah table.
Tissaya says 'The Blues are next I presume?'
Vianca says 'Up to you child, but while they are hot!'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Tissaya leaves west. <<
Vianca follows Tissaya.
A Long, Portrait-Lined Hallway
Multi-hued green floor tiles stretching beyond the double doors to the west
abruptly change to large white tiles impressed with a full sized sword in
the Green Ajah wing. A frieze of oak leaves, acorns and empty acorn caps
decorates the top of the wall, the leaves so thinly carved they seem ready
to flutter away in a breeze. Combined with the pale white walls, the tiles
would give the hallway a stark appearance, were it not for the colorful
portraits of women wearing the staff and stole that have been spaced
several spans apart along the wall of the hallway.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door north: thickdoor
Door south: woodendoor
Door west: doubledoors
Tissaya the Fledgling Novice is standing here.
A falcon has arrived from the east.
Tissaya leaves west. <<
Vianca follows Tissaya.
Tissaya places the plate carefully on the Blue Ajah rack.
Tissaya leaves west. <<
Vianca follows Tissaya.
Tissaya places the plate carefully on the Yellow Ajah rack.
Tissaya leaves north. ^^
Vianca follows Tissaya.
A Long, Portrait-Lined Hallway
An Ogier artisan's carved frieze of fine cedar leaves, flowers and cones
rests just underneath the curvature of the arched ceiling. Livening up the
pale white stone walls are a number of large, colorful portraits, each an
image of an Amyrlin which was raised from the Yellow Ajah. Faceted gilded
stand lamps, polished to a sparkling shine line the hallway. A large plaque
gleams in their light, as a reminded to newer Sisters to control the
ambitions that often run wild with talented Healers.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door north: doubledoors
Door east: thickdoor
Door west: woodendoor
Tissaya the Fledgling Novice is standing here.
A falcon has arrived from the south.
Tissaya places the plate carefully on the White Ajah rack.
Tissaya leaves north. ^^
Vianca follows Tissaya.
A Long, Portrait-Lined Hallway
Large, plain white floor tiles embossed with a white Flame of Tar Valon
line this stark hallway. The only breath of color comes from the wooden
doors and a number of portraits lining the walls. Each portrait is an image
of a woman raised to the office of Amyrlin from the White Ajah. A frieze
with minutely detailed carved dwarf leaves of various kinds sits just below
the curve of an arched ceiling of pale, white stone.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door north: doubledoors
Door east: thickdoor
Door west: woodendoor
Tissaya the Fledgling Novice is standing here.
A falcon has arrived from the south.
Tissaya places the plate carefully on the Red Ajah rack.
Tissaya leaves east. >>
Vianca follows Tissaya.
A Long, Portrait-Lined Hallway
Sitting at the top of the pale stone wall, just below the curvature of the
arched ceiling is a frieze of delicately carved holly berries, blossoms and
leaves, the latter looking ready to prick anyone who touches them. Mounted
on the wall are a series of portraits of women in seven-striped stoles, all
images of Amyrlins raised from the Red Ajah. The floor is covered with
glossy white tiles marked with a red Flame of Tar Valon, contrasting
sharply with red tapestries hung on the walls.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door north: woodendoor
Door east: doubledoors
Door south: thickdoor
Tissaya the Fledgling Novice is standing here.
A falcon has arrived from the west.
Tissaya places the plate carefully on the Gray Ajah rack.
Tissaya leaves east. >>
Vianca follows Tissaya.
A Long, Portrait-Lined Hallway
Floor tiles in various hues of gray, such as pewter, dove and slate cover
the floor of the hallway, interspersed with pure white floor tiles marked
with a gray Flame of Tar Valon. A number of large portraits line the
corridor. Each image shows a woman with an ageless face wearing a
seven-striped stole. These are all sisters who were raised to Amyrlin from
the Gray Ajah. A frieze depicting olive branches, their blossoms and fruits
decorates the uppermost part of the pale, white stone wall.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door north: woodendoor
Door east: doubledoors
Door south: thickdoor
Tissaya the Fledgling Novice is standing here.
A falcon has arrived from the west.
Tissaya places the plate carefully on the Brown Ajah rack.
Vianca says 'Good, now back to the Kitchen, lets taste that plate and you can wash that last pot.'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Tissaya leaves south. vv
Vianca follows Tissaya.
A Long, Portrait-Lined Hall
Portraits framed in dark wood extend up and down the length of the hall,
each separated from the other by several spans and featured in a prominent
place in the Brown Ajah wing. Every image portrays an Amyrlin Seat who was
raised from the Brown Ajah. White tiles with a brown Flame of Tar Valon
cover the length and bredth of the hallway.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Upper Floors
Door east: woodendoor
Door south: doubledoors
Door west: thickdoor
Tissaya the Fledgling Novice is standing here.
A falcon has arrived from the north.
Tissaya leaves south. vv
Vianca follows Tissaya.
The Kitchens
The smells of food fills this large, high ceilinged room, the scent of
meats mingling with those of fruits and vegetables. A long stone fireplace
with spits lies in the center of the eastern wall, the roasting spits being
turned by spit dogs running in their wicker baskets. Iron stoves and ovens
have been placed along other walls. Three large pairs of doors flank the
kitchen and a glimpse reveals they are large dining halls. Gray tiles cover
the floor and a large sink occupies a corner of the room.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
A giant sink sits here, filled with many dirty dishes.
Tissaya the Fledgling Novice is standing here.
A quiet servant awaits instructions from his master.
Laras the Mistress of the Kitchens is here directing the kitchen workers.
An Accepted stands here, ready to fulfill any Aes Sedai request.
A falcon has arrived from the west.
Tissaya places the plate she's been smelling the whole trip carefully on the table.
Vianca says 'Lets hit the pantry and eat that while its warm.'
Vianca nods in agreement.
The Pantry
The room has somehow been made to be as cool as a springhouse in order to
keep the food fresh. Sacks of different varieties of flour and seasonings
are stacked against one of the walls. A shelf placed against a second wall
holds jars of preserved fruits and cartons of eggs, and barrels of wines
from different countries fill the rest of the room. A thick wooden door
with a small barred window lies on the east wall, overlooking a graveled
stretch of the garden, allowing supplies to be brought in with ease.
A sign hangs next to the oven.
[ obvious exits: W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
An oven stands here, radiating a dry heat.
Tissaya has arrived from the west.
A falcon has arrived from the west.
Vianca nods in agreement.
Tissaya opens the pantry and prepares the ingredients for a dinner.
Tissaya begins preparing the dish.
The smell of cookery fills the area.
Tissaya finishes making the dish.
Vianca takes a small bite of the meat and smiles. Yup, thats the stuff!
Vianca emote: Vianca takes a small bite of the meat and smiles. Yup, thats the stuff!
Tissaya gives you a plate of roast beef and jacket potatoes.
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The smell of cookery fills the area.
Vianca says 'Thank you Novice, you did very well today, remember food is fuel, that and water you cannot live without.'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Tissaya says 'Thank you, Vianca! It was a pleasure to learn this way!'
Vianca says 'Never let yourself go hungry or thirsty no matter what, it is vital to every aspect of our life.'
Vianca says 'Now, please finish up that last pot and tighten the rest of the kitchen up.'
Tissaya says 'I love learning by doing more than anything!'
Tissaya nods in agreement.
Vianca says 'If you need anything or have any questions, please ask away.'
Tissaya grabs the towels to carry the pot into the kitchen.
Vianca takes one more last bite before leaving.