「 The World of Gastronomia 」
「 The World of Gastronomia 」
The world of Gastronomia is vast, colourful, and flavourful.
Plates are what the most prominent landmasses are called, and each one is named after the main food type/flavour profile found within.
They're equivalent to real-world continents, and are split into the Western and Eastern worlds by a great ocean.
In most illustrated world maps, the Salty Sea is placed in the centre, while the Umami Sea is split on the left and right sides.
(Some scholars debate the fact that they're separate oceans entirely.)United Nations of Savouris
A collection of smaller nations, each governed by their own monarchies or democracies. Each nation is unique in its terrain, from acres of flat fields to towering mountain ranges.
Home to most savoury foods like sandwiches, roasted meat dishes, fried snacks, and soups.
Based on North America.
Veggieland
A vast rainforest region. Not actually a country, but a collection of small villages and tribes who elect a council from their leaders when large-scale decisions are needed.
Home to most vegetable and vegetable-based foods.
Based on the Amazon Rainforest regions.
New Fruitisse
A tropical haven with a dark underbelly. In recovering from a recent outbreak of Rot, the country is home to leading Rot-prevention magical and technological inventions.
Home to most fruits and fruit-based foods.
Based on Central and South America.
The Coffee Islands
A small but powerful nation built upon volcanic islands. The ever sought-after fuel resource, Cocoal, is primarily sourced from the islands, making the royal Black Coffee family very, very rich.
Home to most bitter foods, but also herbs like mint, matcha, and other tea-leaf based foods.
Based on Hawaii and Polynesia.
Yogurtya
A cold, vast nation home to many monarchies. Powdered sugar snow and yule log forests cover the chilly landscape.
Home to most cold and sweet foods like yogurt, ice cream, milkshakes, shaved ice, and popsicles.
Based on Northern and Eastern Europe.
Neapolitan Kingdom
Where our roleplay takes place! Its capital city lies on the western coast. To the east, vast sugarwood forests and sprawling fields.
Home to a wide variety of desserts, but primarily those flavoured strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate.
Based on Western Europe, primarily England and France.
The Dessert Desert
A somewhat barren land, its scorching hot terrain is formed almost entirely of sun-toasted graham cracker crumbs. It does not formally belong to one nation, though plenty of communities and townships can be found bordering the Oases.
Based on the Sahara Desert and neighbouring countries.
The Saltine Republic
A nation governed by its people, leading the world in manufacturing. The primary source of the world's most commonly used metal, Salted Iron.
Home to some salty foods, but also home to most "bland" foods.
Not particularly based on any real-world region. Consider it a catch-all for any regions not named here.
Spicee Queendom
Ruled by a fiery-spirited matriarchal line, this arid nation is considered the "fashion central" of the world. Their unique fabrics and gemstones are sought after all over the world.
Home to most spicy foods.
Based on South Asia and Africa.
Chedder-Jack Outback
A wild savannah whose southernmost regions have become overtaken by Rot. Outside of major civilizations, bandits and highwaymen lurk, waiting to rob any unsuspecting travellers.
Home to cheeses. So many cheeses... and cheese-based foods.
Based on Oceania.
The Jellybean Archipelago
While united under one title, each island found in the archipelago is as different to one another as night is to day. Nearly every kind of food has a name and a place here, and their exports are just as varied. Considered the commercial hub of the world.
Home to most candy-based foods, but due to the diverse population, they also boast the widest variety of food types.
Based on East and Southeast Asia.
Established centuries ago by three powerful families, the Neapolitan Kingdom spans about half of the Plate of Desserts on its own. The capital city is so large that some believe it should be split into three separate ones, based on the domains ruled by the three Noble Houses, but the royal family is adamant on keeping them united.
Outside the capital city, villages and outposts can be found across the rolling gumdrop hills and sugarwood forest regions.
Rumours say that the royal family closely guards a treasure specially enchanted by the Great Wizard Merlot, capable of granting any wish. They say this is the true prize of the Wish Tournament: because of its incredible power, it takes 10 years to build up enough energy to be used. Who knows if the rumours are true...?
Found in the center of the Kingdom, guarded by the Honey Moat.
The richest families of the kingdom live here, and that wealth is reflected in their surroundings. The streets are notably cleaner, more opulent, and safely guarded. Shops are pricier, but the goods and services provided are much higher quality than those found outside the district.
Each of the three Houses' Knight-candidate training grounds and dormitories are found within.
From the western Port all the way into the heart of the Noble District lies Chocolate Avenue, otherwise known as the markets.
This area is clustered with any kind of shop, stall, and storefront you can imagine—offering prices fair and steep alike.
If you're a tourist, keep a close eye on your wallet, because pickpockets and con artists thrive in this zone.
Found in the northernmost point of the kingdom and bordering the river, this part of the kingdom only comes alive at night.
If the Commercial District is where one goes to shop, the Entertainment District is where one goes to play. It boasts plenty of taverns, brothels, theatres, and probably less-than-legal shops full of imported rarities.
Found on the eastern side of the kingdom, on the border of House Vanilla and Strawberry's domains. This zone is home to the kingdom's farmers, animal rearing experts, and aspiring chefs. It's insider knowledge within the kingdom that some of the best "hidden gem" restaurants can be found here, where they have direct access to the freshest ingredients before the Port markets do.
Outside the kingdom's walls lie rolling fields of strawberries, grains, and various products grown to support the kingdom.
Found on the southwest side of the kingdom, on the border of House Vanilla and Chocolate's domains. Here, a majority of the kingdom's local factories and processing plants.
The air is thick with dark Cocoal smoke, dusting the streets and its inhabitants with powdery residue. While these factories are the source of many jobs in the kingdom, the less-than-ideal working conditions mean most residents of this zone and nearby residential areas are the most impoverished of the kingdom.
In the heart of the Noble District, tall sugarbrick walls guard even taller waffle-cone spires.
The Neapolitan Castle is grand, opulent, a extremely heavily guarded. Knights are given access only to the outer courtyard, where Nobles gather for social events.
The Royal Guard are highly trained, elite soldiers, and getting past them is nigh impossible. Few have even survived to tell the tale of their attempts.
Found in the domain of House Vanilla, the University sits just on the outside of the Honey Moat. Its walls gleam white and silver, with large stained sugar glass windows.
The largest library in the whole kingdom lies inside, along with greenhouses that grow rare magical plants, potion laboratories equipped with the latest technologies, and more.
Located in House Strawberry's domain, close to the eastern wall. It houses the kingdom's soldiers, led by General Jellyroll.
The soldiers are trained solely to fend of Rot Beasts. Some say the General's ruthlessness is what makes her so beautiful.
A quaint little shop found right on the border of the Vanilla and Chocolate domains. Mo seems to sell just about anything, from snacks to room decor to handcrafted Salted Iron weaponry.
This location is the first Shop that will be available to purchase from.
Each of the Houses have their own dedicated barracks and training grounds found in the Noble District. The quality of each one differs by House, and can be read about in more detail here.
There are 10 months in a year, and exactly 30 days in each month, for a total of 300 days per year. Weeks are 10 days long each, with 3 in each month.
The Wish Tournament typically starts sometime in Quarmet, and ends in Hecamet.
The names of the months of the year are as follows:
Primamet
Secunmet
Tertimet
Quarmet
Quinmet
Hecamet
Septamet
Octamet
Nonamet
Decamet
The names of the days of the week are as follows:
Primaden
Secunden
Tertiden
Quarden
Quinden
Hecaden
Septaden
Octaden
Nonaden
Decaden
Winter: Decamet → Primamet, first half of Secunmet
Spring: second half of Secunmet, Tertimet, Quarmet
Summer: Quinmet, Hecamet, first half of Septamet
Autumn: second half of Septamet, Octamet, Nonamet
As wide and varied as real life, but given food-related names. If they need to be name dropped, you can be as vague as something like "Savourisian," or you can get much more specific and just say "the Gastronomia equivalent of (desired language)."
By the way, in the Kingdom of Neapolitan, the language spoken is just called Neapolitan. Dialect varies by domain, but it's more of an accent than a different language entirely. Its real-world counterpart would be a mixture of English, French, and Italian.