Wandering Bread
Wandering bread is a travel food made from a blend of nuts, legumes and seeds, which will last several weeks without going stale or molding.
Wandering bread is sold at most inns, taverns, food carts, etc. It is extremely cheap as the grains are distributed by the Kingdom of Alfeari for their easy nutrition.
The ease by which wandering bread is made adds to its usefulness as a travel-food staple.
Wandering bread is sold at most inns, taverns, food carts, etc. It is extremely cheap as the grains are distributed by the Kingdom of Alfeari for their easy nutrition.
The Grains of the Five Spirits
Wandering bread is made of five seperate types of grain, each corresponding to one of the Five Spirits.The ease by which wandering bread is made adds to its usefulness as a travel-food staple.
- Darsa'an - a mild, nutty, filling grain from the Far Reaches; it is a staple grass for the Gan'ji and their horses. Darsa'an is said to be the gift of Desa'ana, the spirit of the wind.
- Kin'ja - a bitter-tasting white seed from the Northern Plateau; the bitter component acts as a digestive aid, stimulating the digestive system and keeping the eater regular. Kin'ja is the gift of Koorah, the spirit of water.
- Sin'za - a tart nut from the Shonga Jungles; the nut has an anti-microbial property that is used in preservation of the bread and many other foods. It is gifted by the fire spirit, Si'izaan.
- Loran grass - a dark brown legume with lots of protein from the southeast coast of Rishongi; the salty-citrus taste gives a nice, light flavor and lots of micronutrients. Loran is the blessing of She'sah, the spirit of the earth.
- Groatia seeds - tiny black seeds from a flower that grows along the rivers that run through central Alfeari; it contains a mild stimulant, which provides energy and is often used in foods in the morning to help people wake up. Groatia is a gift of the soul spirit, Goran.
Manufacturing process
The grains are mixed in equal measure and ground to a course powder. Water is added until a thick paste forms, then it is baked on rocks laid within a fire.
Significance
Wandering bread is the travel food of choice for the people of Alfeari. It is a staple of merchants and pilgrims alike.
Its association with the Five Spirits makes wandering bread a somewhat sacred item. Some consider it a full blessing of the Spirits, while others see it as a useful item with little spiritual significance. Most fall somewhere in the middle of this spectrum.
Its association with the Five Spirits makes wandering bread a somewhat sacred item. Some consider it a full blessing of the Spirits, while others see it as a useful item with little spiritual significance. Most fall somewhere in the middle of this spectrum.
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