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threevirtues) wrote2024-03-07 12:14 am
threevirtues) wrote2024-03-07 12:14 am
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Emmelle Haven
Much could be said about the Balouve Mines. Entire books have been made on one subject or another, from a history of the place and its relation to the Longwythe rest area which formed not too far from the base of the Steps, to the tragic tale of how its miners were lost, transformed into utter wretches.
However, blog articles rating various Havens is not the place in which one will find such detailed discussions. Rather, I mention them merely to showcase those who are most likely to grace Emmelle with some company: the Hunters. Balouve has a never-ending goblin problem which requires regular cleaning out, like ridding one's clothes of cat hair. So for those outside Emmelle's regular visitors, be prepared to potentially share your campfire alongside a dusty and tired Hunter stumbling out from Balouve's depths.
Some might dismay at unexpected company such as this. I implore such individuals to reconsider their notions, and instead approach any such Hunters with compassionate generosity. This is both because it is simply the correct thing one should do as a human being sharing this world with others. Of course, it is also because the knowledge of a Hunter is truly indisposable for those seeking success out in even mild wilderness such as the cliffs overlooking the rest area.
Some of such success is the culinary kind. As one begins to move away from the Weaverwilds and the Three Valleys, they may meet Saulhend Pass - a greener area that benefits from the sea not too far off. Emmelle and the other surrounding areas about the Balouve Mines are right there at the mouth of the pass, so the benefits of this can often be plainly seen with an intermingling of the Leiden mainstays sweet peppers and Leiden potatoes alongside fresh Eos green peas.
That is the practical success. For those desiring a little extra spending money on their journey, and with the right Hunter spoken to, they may find themselves directed to all sorts of nooks and crannies there along those cliffs. A product of the mine's resources slowly filtering out through time or weather? Stolen goods left behind by scurrying goblins? It's impossible to say the origins of such treasures, but they will surely benefit those who find them.
So whether you are enjoying the view of Longwythe's peak and the gathering below its base all on your own, or should you stumble upon shared company, it is best to do so with a good bite to eat. No matter the occasion, you cannot go wrong with with what is dubbed a Fried Rookie on Rice. Saxham rice and eggs should be easy enough to procure from down below at the rest shop, thanks to the ever present stalls of local grocers who make sure to drop by every morning, and from there, you need merely add in native ingredients. I recommend sweet peppers myself for that pleasant little kick which elevates the dish.
I admit my bias for having to fall into Emmelle's embrace after dragging myself from Balouve's. And so for my rating...
★★★★✩
However, blog articles rating various Havens is not the place in which one will find such detailed discussions. Rather, I mention them merely to showcase those who are most likely to grace Emmelle with some company: the Hunters. Balouve has a never-ending goblin problem which requires regular cleaning out, like ridding one's clothes of cat hair. So for those outside Emmelle's regular visitors, be prepared to potentially share your campfire alongside a dusty and tired Hunter stumbling out from Balouve's depths.
Some might dismay at unexpected company such as this. I implore such individuals to reconsider their notions, and instead approach any such Hunters with compassionate generosity. This is both because it is simply the correct thing one should do as a human being sharing this world with others. Of course, it is also because the knowledge of a Hunter is truly indisposable for those seeking success out in even mild wilderness such as the cliffs overlooking the rest area.
Some of such success is the culinary kind. As one begins to move away from the Weaverwilds and the Three Valleys, they may meet Saulhend Pass - a greener area that benefits from the sea not too far off. Emmelle and the other surrounding areas about the Balouve Mines are right there at the mouth of the pass, so the benefits of this can often be plainly seen with an intermingling of the Leiden mainstays sweet peppers and Leiden potatoes alongside fresh Eos green peas.
That is the practical success. For those desiring a little extra spending money on their journey, and with the right Hunter spoken to, they may find themselves directed to all sorts of nooks and crannies there along those cliffs. A product of the mine's resources slowly filtering out through time or weather? Stolen goods left behind by scurrying goblins? It's impossible to say the origins of such treasures, but they will surely benefit those who find them.
So whether you are enjoying the view of Longwythe's peak and the gathering below its base all on your own, or should you stumble upon shared company, it is best to do so with a good bite to eat. No matter the occasion, you cannot go wrong with with what is dubbed a Fried Rookie on Rice. Saxham rice and eggs should be easy enough to procure from down below at the rest shop, thanks to the ever present stalls of local grocers who make sure to drop by every morning, and from there, you need merely add in native ingredients. I recommend sweet peppers myself for that pleasant little kick which elevates the dish.
I admit my bias for having to fall into Emmelle's embrace after dragging myself from Balouve's. And so for my rating...
★★★★✩
ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕊𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟
fishfearme: hate goblins. hate aramusha. hate mine carts. would have hated rolling down those stupid cliffs just to get to the motel even more. ★★✩✩✩
chocobro: view would be so killer if there weren't the clanging and banging and screaming of goblinified souls echoing lk all the time ★✩✩✩✩
womenwantme: Normally I would give a Haven like this a pretty low score, because it barely classifies as camping in my opinion, but, yeah. I think anyone would appreciate Emmelle Haven after having to dodge fifty mine carts for 12 hours. ★★★✩✩