[Location] The Fish Stalls

[Cayenne]

The Fish Stalls Throughout the food quarter of the trading square, a number of Myrians sell fish. With the rivers and Kandukta Basin and the proximity of the sea surrounding them, fish is a pretty common food in Taloba. Most fish is available either fresh, dried, or smoked; rarely, if ever, do the Myrians salt the stuff down, seeing it as a waste of fish and salt. Most stands are simple - they may have baskets of fresh fish, there may be planks of fish drying in the sun, there may be large racks of fish split wide open, being smoked over fires. Fish prices tend to be based more on the sort of fish rather than the mode of preparation, for some are quite hard to land, and others require less effort and are far more common. When a Tiger Shark of considerable size is landed, there is often pretty large parties, and the meat is not sold, but shared as part of the celebration. Below is a list of fish commonly found for sale in Taloba. Type of Fish Price Per Pound MirrorfishVery common, pleasant-tasting flesh. Named for their scales. 0.5 Bikka GulpersBig, wide-mouthed fish. Very bland, need to be seasoned. 0.5 Bikka ArapaidaMassive fish that lurk near the bottom of the Basin. 1 Bikka Butterfly FishWide-fined fish that tends to jump its way up rapids, easy enough to catch... if you're careful. 1 Bikka OkebiMid-sized carnivorous fish, ocean-caught, sharp taste. 1 Bikka Rainbow Seed FishPoisonous, brightly-colored little fish that swarm in the Kandukta Basin. Sweet fish. 1 Bikka ShrimpMid-sized prawns with a nice flavour. 1 Bikka Peacock BasaFirm, white-fleshed fish, elevated to heights unimaginable with simple seasonings. 2 Bikka Blackened EelLong, dark-skinned eel, somewhat oily. Acquired taste. 2 Bikka Falyndar FantailLarge, colorful fish from the Kandukta Basin. Slightly sweet. 3 Bikka PufferfishHighly poisonous, dangerous fish to hunt. Somewhat rare, not much of a favourite. 3 Bikka Flat SharkWide, flat shark, shaped almost like a ray, with plenty of meat on it. Hard to hunt, almost nutty flavour. 4 Bikka Gold SharkNamed for its yellow-gold skin, tastes rather moderate, needs seasonings. 4 Bikka Greyfin SharkNamed for its grey fins, the greyfin shark is somewhat small, and stays close to the coast, hoping to feed on any unsuspecting prey that comes by. Very similar to the Peacock Basa in taste, however firmer flesh. 4 Bikka Tiger SharkOne of the hardest prey in the ocean around southern Falyndar, the Tiger Shark is tough to land and a big challenge - bringing one in, especially of a larger size, is an achievement. Tangy-tasting meat. 5 Bikka The NPCs Secret : Davia of the White Rapids: Ocean fisher - catches and sells her own. Cay of the White Rapids: Basin Fisherman, brother of Davia. Aoki of the Strangling Vines: Smoked fish expert - her mate is the one who catches it, she prepares and sells it. Rii of Crimson Sun: Basin fisherwoman. Java of the Blood-Soaked Feathers: Butterfly Fish specialist.