Bastani Bakery

[Coatl]

Located on the second tier of Riverfall, the Bastani Bakery can normally be smelled from a great distance as scents of freshly baked bread and sweet cookies float along the air. The building itself is plain in design, as layered brick make up the walls with two large glass windows give a peek inside to what the shop has to offer. A single door swinging outward has several works of arts painted on it’s surface depicting various types of bread goods. Stepping inside the shop presents a stronger smell of the goods baked, causing most already having pains of hunger to practically drool. Several pre-made items line the shelves as Bread, cakes, cookies and other various desserts can be found. To the left and right of the entrance are a small number of tables and seats, for patrons who wish to eat within, rather than taking their goods on the run. Each patron is offered a pitcher of cool water with which to wash down the foods devoured in the event they eat within. Most often behind the counter, the wife of the proprietor of the Bakery can be found, generally setting out freshly baked goods her husband prepares. A woman of short stature and slim figure, her hair is often wrapped up into a bun, of which she hears jokes repeatedly about. In the back, where the oven lies, the owner of the Bakery itself works, his white apron and tall hat (which carries a couple of scorch marks) worn proudly. Olkaot Tusanki : Skills Baking - 88 Cooking - 32 Dessert Decoration - 59 Food Preservation - 65 Hand to Hand - 10 Rolling Pin(wepon) - 47 Gnosis Cultivation - 2 An Akalak of close to 120 years of age, Olkaot has made an art out of baking in the city of Riverfall. At first, when most heard his aspirations after his Trial of Rite, they laughed. Now most, especially when biting into something he recently baked, thank the gods for the decision he made. Standing at 6 feet and 5 inches tall, Olkaot was the runt of his family, which includes two older brothers, which is likely why he chose the path he did in the end. With two others bringing honor and glory in the form being a Warrior, Olkaot could settle on more simple things, which most likely explains the slight stomach he has acquired over time, not typically resembling the toned and muscled frame that most Akalak possess. Little did he know that over time, as more word spread of the goods he baked, that his name would be most recognized among his family. The jovial Akalak, however, takes things in great strides, not letting such get to his head, but rather finds his contentment in front of the fires of his oven at day, and the arms of his wife at night. Kristina Tusanki : Skills Baking - 54 Hostess - 72 Rhetoric - 39 Cleaning - 52 Food Preservation - 48 Kristina, who prefers to be called Kris most of the time, will most often be the one who will be your hostess when stepping into the Bastani Bakery. Her smile is as warm as the fresh bread served, and her conversation with patrons within will often give them a sense of contentment. Standing at 4 feet 7 inches tall, Kris finds herself often towered over by most Akalak that come to the Bakery, but this affects her little in the long run, as she has been within Riverfall for most of her life, being saved by one of Olkaot’s brothers when she was but a child, the rest of her family killed by a pack of Glassbeaks. When she was brought back to Riverfall, it was then that she met Olkaot, who immediately cooked her a small cake to bring her new surroundings to ease. Years spent talking with him and helping him in the kitchen, Kris soon found herself falling for the large blue baker, whose demeanor seemed to be as warm towards her as the goods he baked. So when the time came when she was of age to be bare children, no one seemed to object to their coupling within the family. Due to her small size, both of Olkaot’s brothers eventually decided that she would most likely be unable to carry their children to term. And while Olkaot and Kris have tried themselves to become pregnant, such has not graced them yet. Renvalatai Suari : Race: Akalak Age: 92 Position: Chef (Bastani Bakery) Skills: Cooking 59; Herbalism 29; Philtering 28 Other: A generally amiable fellow, Renvalatai is seen as a chef on the rise in Riverfall. He is not near as skilled as Karkaus, but he did serve a stint as the older Akalak's apprentice. Renvalatai is easy going and confident, so much so that he became one of the few apprentices Karkaus maintains a friendship with. Even though Renvalatai is pleasant, Yori manifests when he becomes stressed or boxed in (particularly if it is in the kitchen). Where his other side is compassionate and relaxed, Yori is anxious, stressed, and snappy. Renvalatai currently provides catering services only, and works in tandem with the Bastani Bakery. If one wishes to contract him for an event, it is quickest to go to the bakery and inquire about him, and the proprietor make note for Renvalatai. It is seen as an unfortunate fact of business that Renvalatai must charge significantly more than other catering services, because his practice is still so small with no other means of income.

[Akuaysun]

1st of Winter, 509 BV

Aku had been wandering the streets of Riverfall for some time when he was at last directed to the Bastani Bakery to fulfill his food needs. While the city itself was not overly confusing, entering an area not only unique in its population, but also its design merited the eternal creature some leeway. From a distance the smell of freshly baked breads and treats wafted through the many streets that led to it, and once picked up by the nose of the faux Myrian, it was easy enough to zero in its location.

Inside the heat and humidity was the perfect atmosphere to wrap someone in the warm embrace of memories of home. The thick yeasty aromas invaded the nose and mouth and told the brain it was instinctively the correct time to begin watering. Behind the counter an Akalak attendant was laboring at his chosen craft, but did not miss a single movement within the confines of his lobby.

Aku perused the assortment of things leftover from the previous day, and then further looked upon the selection designed specifically for the traveler. Pulling from this the wanderer picked up enough stock to last him through at least the beginning of the season, an easy task considering his Ethaefal form sustained itself by Leth’s glow and in turn his Myrian half lived quite well off a single meal in one of Syna’s passings. The attendant met Aku at the counter and went through everything, naming it off as he did so and calling out the prices before giving a final tally.

“Three pounds of dried apples at one gold miza each, three jars of traveler’s stock at three gold mizas each, a pack of strong rations at seven gold mizas, and two water skins at a gold miza each. Looks like your headed into the deserts, do you need anything else? If not that will be twenty one gold mizas.” Aku smiled softly and took a handful of the small gold rimmed stones from his pouch and counted out the sum, laying it before the brutish man. Giving his thanks and taking his purchase with him, on to the next destination for supplies.