Bonfire Broth

If All The Comforts of Home were Simmered and Jarred

"I suppose she left quite an impression on me. I wasn't always the kind or trusting sort, and in a lot of ways it left me quite miserable. Yes. But it's not often you experience salvation from a complete stranger; especially in our line of work, yeah? But...while I can't guarantee it'll happen to me again, I can guarantee that I can provide it for someone else, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Wouldn't you agree?”

— Wandering Knight

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onfire Broth is more of an idea rather than a recipe set in stone. An experience, if you will. Sitting in a makeshift campsite with a bonfire blazing, surrounded by the company of friends, fellow adventurers, or travelers met on the way, the sounds of the forest and music alike, stories of recent quests and achievements, and a meal that tastes like all the comforts of home. A memento in liquid form.

A "tradition" in the most casual sense, but nonetheless one that's slowly spreading. The version you'd probably come across most often is one akin to the law of hospitality. If you encounter someone on the road then, assuming they're not immediately drawing their weapon upon seeing you, it may be in your best interest to stop by for rest and a chat. Keep in mind, it's usually good practice to ask first and offer something in return.

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They say it started with a party of adventurers not too keen on letting anything go to waste; leftover bones, scraps of vegetables, spare herbs, stale bread and the like. After roasting the scraps and unceremoniously dumping them into a cauldron atop a bonfire, they realized they might've been onto something. See, the adventurers were no chefs but the aroma eventually wafting from the brew was unmistakably rich and pleasant.

It wasn't long before the broth attracted multiple packs of Kobolds, much to the weakened party's dismay. But just when they thought they'd meet their end, a second adventuring party charged from the forest to aid in the fight. The two parties rallied, driving the Kobolds back into the forest and ensuring that every single one of them was still standing.

With the dust cleared and gratitudes expressed, the first party offered to share the broth that caused them so much trouble. The second happily accepted and, with an actual chef among them, offered to prepare and roast the severed Kobold tails. What followed was a night of singing, laughter, stories, and a delicious Kobold Stew.

Thus, the tradition of Bonfire Broth began.

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Rarity

Common

Type

Food

Association

Universal

Common Price

N/A

Additional Notes

Since the recipe is most often a broth or stock, it has a variety of applications.

Some might choose to bottle it and drink it straight, it's no meal replacement but on its own its got all the good stuff and'll give you a boost when meals get scarce.

Assuming its made properly, some might wait for it to cool and gelatinize to be used as a "jam" for toast.

The more culinary-inclined may be interested in further refining it into Demi-Glace and splitting it into small portions. These portions can then be added to soups, stews, and sauces for added enrichment.

It's no secret that broth can take an extremely long time to make properly, which is why many dedicated adventurers choose to invest in an Alchemist's Pot that can simmer the broth even when on the move.

As a bonus, many enchanted pots have also been known to grant their effects to the broth itself.

Mechanics

In the context of a game, I'd say that a mundane jar of Bonfire Broth would act as a potion base or an extremely weak health potion. Perhaps even temporary health. But can have effects added onto that depending on how it's made. That being said, it has to be made by the party, not bought or found or looted.

Here's what I've come up with. Depending on factors like time, ingredients, and/or the cook/cookware, the broth can be Low Quality, Good Quality, or High Quality.

Low Quality grants Temp HP

Good Quality heals and grants a buff, random by default but with the right setup can be chosen

High Quality heals you and also you make a DC 10 Flat Check

Crit Success - Benefits of a Long Rest
Success - Additional Health and Quickened
Failure - Additional Health
Crit Failure - No Additional Effect