Fin-tastic Findings in Basston Bay
What is the most stable source of protein in a land surrounded by impossibly large mountains, dangerously twisted magical creatures, and a realtively quiet bay? Why, fish of course! The inhabitants of Basston are largely a very simple folk, but that is hardly the case when it comes to their fish. You, gentle reader, wouldn't believe the different uses they have found for every part of a fish, or the sheer amount of different kinds of fish they are willing to eat! I recently heard about the revival of an ancient recipe for brewing beer that uses the discarded scales of fish as a flavor additive. Does it sound appetizing? Trick question, that is highly subjective. Perhaps you should be more curious and less judgemental! Don't yuck on someone else's yum, as my mother liked to say. However, I digress. Like a virtuoso of music, who can hear the disparate tones that make up a single note, the inhabitants of Basston are virtuosi of the different applications of fish parts. Many a brave Basston fisherman experimented in the past, risking life and limb to discover the most hidden and secretive properties of even the most abhorrent fish varieties that can be found in Basston bay.
One particularly interesting fish is the Red Spined Scorpion Fish, found mostly near the cliffs on the outskirts of Basston Bay. Only the bravest fishermen venture this far out, but the Scorpion Fish builds it's nests in the sheer underwater rock faces that make up that part of the bay. The exterior of the fish is covered in venomous red spines, but when the nose is stroked, the spines retract, and a chemical reaction causes them to turn blue, indicating that the venom has been inoculated. It turns out this fish is susceptible to its own venom, and has evolved to produce a natural antidote. This fish is a rogue's dream! One creature that creates a deadly poison as well as the means to protect oneself from it. It truly is a marvel! For the culinary afficianados, I turn your attention to what is known as a Common Cattle Bass. This fish has a meat that is very dark in color, almost like the incredibly rare and delicous beef that can occasionally be found in the northern grasslands in the form of wild bison. These fish are particularly large, with large abdominal muscles that translate to large filets of suprisingly delicate red meat. I believe these fish are largely cultivated by the fish farmers of Basston, slowly bred for the largest possible filets. The meat absorbs marinades like you wouldn't believe! If only the residents of Basston had more ingredients to work with when crafting these marinades. A touch of citrus would go a long way in this humble writer's opinion. Perhaps the most mysterious of fish found in this region is the Deepwater Lungfish. A past Basston fisherman gave it this name after realizing that crushing the eyes of this fish with some sage and blood of a baby goat creates a quite disgusting potion that nonetheless has the incredible property of granting the drinker a full hour of waterbreathing. Imagine the possibilities! In this case, the possibilites included being able to swim longer to get more fish. I really do think these ingenious fisherman should branch out a bit. With the incredible amount of hyperfocused innovation they have achieved in the world of fish, it almost seems as if they could solve the problems brought on by the Sundering. Alas, there are no solutions found in the various properties of the Basston Bay fish ecosystem, so we must suffer on. Ah, yes, I believe there is a giant scorpion-goat-dragon-lion that is about to try to eat me, so I must bid you farewell, my eager readers. Until next time! Let's hope this thing can be distracted by the prospect of eating some delicious fish... Your Intrepid Travelling Author, Brograft the Ever Curious The Lonestown Press would like to remind its readers that the acts depicted herein are attempted by a seasoned professional adventurer, and any opinions expressed belong solely to the writer and not the Lonestown Press as a whole. Read with caution, do not try this at home. Want these publications delivered to your home? Subscribe at the press office for 5 chips per week! Seek out Jarff for more information! Copyright 986 P.S., Lonestown Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
One particularly interesting fish is the Red Spined Scorpion Fish, found mostly near the cliffs on the outskirts of Basston Bay. Only the bravest fishermen venture this far out, but the Scorpion Fish builds it's nests in the sheer underwater rock faces that make up that part of the bay. The exterior of the fish is covered in venomous red spines, but when the nose is stroked, the spines retract, and a chemical reaction causes them to turn blue, indicating that the venom has been inoculated. It turns out this fish is susceptible to its own venom, and has evolved to produce a natural antidote. This fish is a rogue's dream! One creature that creates a deadly poison as well as the means to protect oneself from it. It truly is a marvel! For the culinary afficianados, I turn your attention to what is known as a Common Cattle Bass. This fish has a meat that is very dark in color, almost like the incredibly rare and delicous beef that can occasionally be found in the northern grasslands in the form of wild bison. These fish are particularly large, with large abdominal muscles that translate to large filets of suprisingly delicate red meat. I believe these fish are largely cultivated by the fish farmers of Basston, slowly bred for the largest possible filets. The meat absorbs marinades like you wouldn't believe! If only the residents of Basston had more ingredients to work with when crafting these marinades. A touch of citrus would go a long way in this humble writer's opinion. Perhaps the most mysterious of fish found in this region is the Deepwater Lungfish. A past Basston fisherman gave it this name after realizing that crushing the eyes of this fish with some sage and blood of a baby goat creates a quite disgusting potion that nonetheless has the incredible property of granting the drinker a full hour of waterbreathing. Imagine the possibilities! In this case, the possibilites included being able to swim longer to get more fish. I really do think these ingenious fisherman should branch out a bit. With the incredible amount of hyperfocused innovation they have achieved in the world of fish, it almost seems as if they could solve the problems brought on by the Sundering. Alas, there are no solutions found in the various properties of the Basston Bay fish ecosystem, so we must suffer on. Ah, yes, I believe there is a giant scorpion-goat-dragon-lion that is about to try to eat me, so I must bid you farewell, my eager readers. Until next time! Let's hope this thing can be distracted by the prospect of eating some delicious fish... Your Intrepid Travelling Author, Brograft the Ever Curious The Lonestown Press would like to remind its readers that the acts depicted herein are attempted by a seasoned professional adventurer, and any opinions expressed belong solely to the writer and not the Lonestown Press as a whole. Read with caution, do not try this at home. Want these publications delivered to your home? Subscribe at the press office for 5 chips per week! Seek out Jarff for more information! Copyright 986 P.S., Lonestown Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
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