Tavern Night: The Great Hall / Card kit
Rules
The Great Hall
- 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 guests arrive
- Honey-Rosemary Roasted Nuts
- Mulled Apple Cider
Encounter 2
The First Remove
Start the pottage an hour before
- Green Pea Pottage with Mint
- Oat & Herb Griddle Flatbreads
Encounter 3
The Second Remove
The fish goes in its crust as the pottage is served
- Salt-Crust Baked Whole Fish with Herbs
- Honey-Glazed Carrots & Parsnips
Encounter 4
The Banquet
The sweet course, after the board is cleared
- Pears Poached in Spiced Grape Juice
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
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
Green Pea Pottage with Mint
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | Swap the mint for tarragon or chives |
| 4 | A spoon of plain yogurt in each bowl |
| 5 | Serve in cups with a crisp oat flatbread to dip |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
Twist table · d6
Oat & Herb Griddle Flatbreads
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | Caraway or fennel seeds in the dough |
| 4 | Serve with a dish of soft cheese and a drizzle of honey |
| 5 | Cut into wedges and stack on a board |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
Twist table · d6
Salt-Crust Baked Whole Fish with Herbs
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | Fennel fronds and dill inside the fish |
| 4 | Green sauce (parsley, mint, vinegar and a little bread, pounded) on the side |
| 5 | Crack the crust at the table, in front of everyone |
| 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
Pears Poached in Spiced Grape Juice
| 1–2 | The classic stands |
|---|---|
| 3 | A bay leaf and a few black peppercorns in the poaching liquid |
| 4 | A spoon of plain yogurt beside each pear |
| 5 | Halve them and fan them on a plate |
| 6 | Host's boon: pick any twist above |
The Scribe's ledger
Ratings
| The Hall Fills | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The First Remove | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The Second Remove | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The Banquet | 1 2 3 4 5 |
Critical success: the whole table asks for a recipe. ☐