Tavern Night: Old-Realm Thanksgiving / Card kit
Rules
Old-Realm Thanksgiving
- Set the party size and traits.
- Take a kitchen role. Rotate after every course.
- Roll the twist before cooking.
- Each round: do the next step, or help another class.
- Bard plates, Herald announces, everyone eats.
- Scribe rates 1–5. Average 3+ is victory.
No twist ever changes a time, a temperature or how done something must be.
Role
Blade
Knife work and prep
Role
Saucier
The stove: sauces, glazes, searing
Role · kid-safe
Alchemist
Drinks and the potion pitcher
Role · kids with help
Baker
Doughs, bakes and the dessert encounter
Role · kid-safe
Herald
Reads steps aloud, runs the timers, announces each course
Role · kid-safe
Toastmaster
Plates, garnishes, makes the toast
Role · kid-safe
Scribe
Logs the twists and XP, collects the ratings
Encounter 1
The Hall Fills
As people arrive
- Mulled Apple Cider
- Honey-Rosemary Roasted Nuts
Encounter 2
The Sideboard
Roast the squash and bake the bread in the morning; rewarm them while the roast rests
- Roast Squash with Sage & Hazelnuts
- Barley & Honey Soda Bread
Encounter 3
The Harvest Lord's Roast
The chicken goes in an hour before dinner
- Herb-Roast Chicken Thighs with Sage & Onions
Encounter 4
The Hearth Sides
Glaze the roots and braise the greens as the roast comes out
- Honey-Glazed Carrots & Parsnips
- Garlicky Braised Greens with Cider Vinegar
Encounter 5
The Banquet
After the board is cleared
- Baked Apples with Honey, Oats & Walnuts
Twist table · d6
Mulled Apple Cider
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | A sprig of rosemary in each mug |
| 4 | A splash of cranberry juice |
| 5 | Float roasted apple slices in the bowl, the old lamb's wool way |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
Twist table · d6
Honey-Rosemary Roasted Nuts
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | Thyme instead of rosemary |
| 4 | Orange zest over the warm nuts |
| 5 | Serve in small parchment cones, one per player |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
Twist table · d6
Roast Squash with Sage & Hazelnuts
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | Swap the sage for rosemary |
| 4 | Pomegranate seeds scattered over the top |
| 5 | Pile into a hollowed roasted squash half |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
Twist table · d6
Barley & Honey Soda Bread
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | Caraway seeds or chopped rosemary in the dough |
| 4 | Serve with a sharp cheddar and apple slices |
| 5 | Shape 8 small rolls instead and bake 20 to 25 minutes |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
Twist table · d6
Herb-Roast Chicken Thighs with Sage & Onions
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | Swap the rosemary for marjoram or tarragon |
| 4 | A spoon of cider vinegar in the pan juices |
| 5 | Carve off the bone and pile on a board over the onions |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
Twist table · d6
Honey-Glazed Carrots & Parsnips
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | Swap the thyme for rosemary |
| 4 | A squeeze of orange over the top |
| 5 | Fan them on a long platter with toasted hazelnuts |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
Twist table · d6
Garlicky Braised Greens with Cider Vinegar
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | A handful of chopped dill at the end |
| 4 | Lemon instead of vinegar |
| 5 | Top with a soft-boiled egg for a whole supper |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
Twist table · d6
Baked Apples with Honey, Oats & Walnuts
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | A pinch of ground cardamom in the filling |
| 4 | Fill them with a few tart cranberries too |
| 5 | Serve in their own juices in shallow bowls |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
The Scribe's ledger
Ratings
| The Hall Fills | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The Sideboard | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The Harvest Lord's Roast | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The Hearth Sides | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The Banquet | 1 2 3 4 5 |
Critical success: the whole table asks for a recipe. ☐