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threevirtues) wrote2024-03-06 11:39 pm
threevirtues) wrote2024-03-06 11:39 pm
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Lachyrte Haven
Some Havens find constant use for they are a place of safety in the face of an emergency during long journeys or unfortunate mechanical trouble. Other Havens will have company thanks to their proximity to food sources or even a place of adventure. No small number of Havens are found invaluable simply for the fine view of nature that they offer. Yet no matter the Haven, there is always one specific positive trait that every single one of them benefits from, and which Lachyrte is the exemplar for:
They cost absolutely nothing.
Of course everyone would love to stay at the famous resort which has made Galdin such a household name in recent years. To dine at its excellent restaurant, be treated to its luxurious massages, stay in high class rooms. It is a vacation spot which is hard to be unaware of, considering the many radio ads and billboards which boast its qualities.
When one finally arrives at that lauded destination, however, they may come to realize that perhaps their funds are not quite up to snuff as they may have thought. In which case, it soon becomes a crossroads as they are left to ponder which of their expenses should be left out to dry. In my experience, the answer is simple: a night underneath the stars with the sea breeze winding through your hair is a luxury all its own not to be ignored.
After all, it is not as though the natural beauty around Galdin Quay is lacking in any way to those manmade delights upon the water. Strolling through its fine green hills offers a sense of relaxation which reaches deep into the soul as much as the smell of the ocean, and serenity will lay comfortably in your pocket right alongside the Aegir root and funguar which you will find on such a hike. Those especially inclined to longer walks may even find the most beautiful shells laying there amidst sand and grass.
Yet best of all, at least for those who truly thrive in the sport and were left to suffer in the arid landlocked areas of Leide (which is most of it), Galdin hosts two wonderful fishing locations where they may cast their line. Vannath Coast is the most obvious one, with a fishing shack right there in plain sight from even the parking lot. Its cousin, the Galdin Shoals, takes a little more hunting to find... but so long as you follow the beach east, you will find its little dock soon enough. For a skilled enough fisherman, they may find even more ways to save money than merely staying at Lachyrte.
A skilled enough fisherman, or a skilled enough cook. Needless to say, if one's funds can handle the hit, then indulging at Galdin Quay is certainly encouraged, even if they try nothing else. Yet for those who would rather the luxurious massage than a table with all the stops, they needn't worry, for a creamy crustacean omelette is just as decadent a meal as anything else. A single Shieldshear has enough meat in its claws to layer upon creamy birdbeast eggs to no end, and adding in Eos green peas adds a delightful textural element.
For those who can relax on their preconceived notions of what a luxurious vacation must look like...
★★★★★
They cost absolutely nothing.
Of course everyone would love to stay at the famous resort which has made Galdin such a household name in recent years. To dine at its excellent restaurant, be treated to its luxurious massages, stay in high class rooms. It is a vacation spot which is hard to be unaware of, considering the many radio ads and billboards which boast its qualities.
When one finally arrives at that lauded destination, however, they may come to realize that perhaps their funds are not quite up to snuff as they may have thought. In which case, it soon becomes a crossroads as they are left to ponder which of their expenses should be left out to dry. In my experience, the answer is simple: a night underneath the stars with the sea breeze winding through your hair is a luxury all its own not to be ignored.
After all, it is not as though the natural beauty around Galdin Quay is lacking in any way to those manmade delights upon the water. Strolling through its fine green hills offers a sense of relaxation which reaches deep into the soul as much as the smell of the ocean, and serenity will lay comfortably in your pocket right alongside the Aegir root and funguar which you will find on such a hike. Those especially inclined to longer walks may even find the most beautiful shells laying there amidst sand and grass.
Yet best of all, at least for those who truly thrive in the sport and were left to suffer in the arid landlocked areas of Leide (which is most of it), Galdin hosts two wonderful fishing locations where they may cast their line. Vannath Coast is the most obvious one, with a fishing shack right there in plain sight from even the parking lot. Its cousin, the Galdin Shoals, takes a little more hunting to find... but so long as you follow the beach east, you will find its little dock soon enough. For a skilled enough fisherman, they may find even more ways to save money than merely staying at Lachyrte.
A skilled enough fisherman, or a skilled enough cook. Needless to say, if one's funds can handle the hit, then indulging at Galdin Quay is certainly encouraged, even if they try nothing else. Yet for those who would rather the luxurious massage than a table with all the stops, they needn't worry, for a creamy crustacean omelette is just as decadent a meal as anything else. A single Shieldshear has enough meat in its claws to layer upon creamy birdbeast eggs to no end, and adding in Eos green peas adds a delightful textural element.
For those who can relax on their preconceived notions of what a luxurious vacation must look like...
★★★★★
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fishfearme: honestly lachyrte is probably the absolute best haven that you'll ever get to over in leide, because no other haven anywhere else is so close to TWO different fishing spots. galdin quay tbh just wastes your time because you have to go on that long winding pier leading from the restaurant just to get back to shore, but lachyrte? you're already right there on the beach, bob's bait emporium is RIGHT THERE, so you just get some line and go. imo vennath coast is good for just plain relaxing fishing. you're going to get all the trevally in the world, probably, but that's fine. there's like a ton of dishes you can make with trevally fillet. if you're new to fishing, this is probably a really nice spot to start off at, because honestly trevally don't have a lot of energy to tear through your line like some other fish i could name. also if you're go to fish over there when it's dark, you'll get to see glowing barrelfish, and it just makes the entire experience worth it. if you really want a little more of a challenge tho, then you'll want to get over to the galdin shoals on the opposite end of the beach. rock barramundi and cygillan groupers aren't too bad to fish up tbh, but what you really want to watch out for are the crimson trevally that are hanging around in the daytime and the copper allural sea bass which start nosing around when evening rolls over. the latter aren't too bad if you're keeping ane ye on your line. but something about crimson trevally just fills them with so much energy? like even when you think you're on the ball with them, suddenly they're twisting in a way you weren't ready for and that's it, you can practically see your line fraying in real time if you're not careful. I really like them because they're this fun sort of challenge and they keep things fresh if you ever start feeling like you're being too lazy over at vennath. also maybe it's just thanks to the guy i travel with but the fresh sea food is always fantastic and i agree 100% on the part about the omelette. ★★★★★
chocobro: i think the salt is permanently in my hair now. :( just scrounge up the moolah for a hotel room. pls.
womenwantme: There really aren't a lot of Havens on many other beaches anywhere else... and some place like Galdin Quay would probably always open up along them anyway. So I guess you take what you can get here, even if you're literally looking at a parking lot full of tourists jusst a five minutes walk away, if that. ★★✩✩✩