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	''Taken from a lecture in Eloth-Ra given by an unnamed erithi scholar specializing in krolvin influences''		''Taken from a lecture in Eloth-Ra given by an unnamed erithi scholar specializing in krolvin influences''

	Known across Elanthia by its Common name, chopsticks are dual-sticked eating implements most frequently found in coastal regions. In addition to cutlery (forks, knives, and spoons), several regions also utilize chopsticks. While it cannot be tied specifically to one race or culture, the origins typically have one thing in common -- coastal prominence. Settlements ~~alni weaves her way in an out~~ of ~~the ring of candles that encircles the tree~~, ~~the shadows flickering around the area. The lily-hued ribbon crosses over its mate~~, ~~binding the trunk~~ and ~~branches in a loose web~~.		Known across Elanthia by its Common name, chopsticks are dual-sticked eating implements most frequently found in coastal regions. In addition to cutlery (forks, knives, and spoons), several regions also utilize chopsticks. While it cannot be tied specifically to one race or culture, the origins typically have one thing in common -- coastal prominence. Settlements along both coasts of Elanith often use chopsticks, at least for some dishes, and it is not uncommon for smaller, more isolated coastal villages to eschew cutlery solely for chopsticks.

	~~Missoni put~~ a ~~beribboned silvered maoral tambourine rimmed~~ with ~~bright silver bells in her modwir flower basket~~.		In Atan Irith, usage of chopsticks is common throughout the continent, one of the few areas we can find penetration outside of coastal areas as a primary method versus an exotic affectation by a limited few. Because of this, many feel that chopsticks possibly originated with the erithi, but records cannot be found to support this. Indeed, records seem to indicate that krolvin may be one primary origin point.

	~~Missoni turns~~ to ~~face a flowering linden tree~~.		At their most basic, chopsticks are just slender wooden sticks. However, people are rarely content to leave it to the most basic, and chopsticks can be found made out of gemstones, ivory, bone, metal, and of course, various woods. They can be carved, capped with various adornments, or inlaid according to the desires of the artisan.

	~~Missoni takes one ribbon in each hand~~ and ~~dances around~~ the ~~tree with free~~, ~~graceful movements. Her arms circle in wide arcs~~, and ~~the ribbons twine around each~~ other ~~as they complete their journey down~~ the ~~drunk~~ of the ~~tree~~.		== Krolvin ==
			Krol extensively make use of ''pul'crigzt'' (literally "food sticks" from ''pulta'', meaning food, and ''crigzta'', meaning stick). Given their propensity for captives and slaves, as well as coastal raids, most scholars believe the origin of chopsticks begins here. There is some controversy over this, however, as many find it distasteful to associate a pleasant pastime with the raiding krolvin and instead point to other means. For example, human coastal settlements will claim an ancestor traveled to elven lands, picking up the practice of chopsticks and bringing it home, while elven settlements weave a story of Ashrim sailors picking up the practice from island nations and bringing it back to the elven lands.

	~~Missoni turns back towards~~ the ~~altar, lifting~~ the ~~goblet~~ from ~~it and taking a long sip. She pours some of~~ the ~~liquid on~~ the ~~base of~~ the ~~tree~~, ~~then returns~~ the ~~cup to~~ the ~~altar~~.		== Flotilla ==
			The [[Flotilla History \|Great Piratical Flotilla]] claims responsibility for the popularity of chopsticks amongst coastal towns. They cannot decide if they stole the idea from krolvin raiders taken prisoner or from incognito erithi sailors posing as elves, but either way, the idea that the flotilla and its predecessors were the originators is much more palatable to some. Plus, if you ask the flotilla members about it, you're almost always guaranteed a great story. It won't ever be the same story twice, but it will be entertaining.

	~~Missoni removes~~ a ~~fragrant white lily from~~ in ~~her modwir flower basket~~.		Realistically, it appears to be krolvin in origin as the Common term, chopsticks, is probably a mistranslation of the Krolgeh term. Since the word for chop is ''pulct'', scholars typically draw the conclusion that a prisoner picked up some krol and translated the 'pul' to be ''pulct'' and not ''pulta'', and thus, chopsticks were born.
			== Erithi ==
			Erithi have used ''shogu'ro'' (literally, "food blade") for as long as their recorded memory, and thus, there is no indication of their origination other than tall tales and folklore. Unlike most other areas, shogu'ro is widely used in all areas, including inland, and other utensils, while used, are less common. When reviewing extant folklore, the one connecting thread is a coastal influence, lending credence to a krolvin influence on Atan Irith as well.

	~~Missoni touches~~ the ~~petals~~ of the ~~lily~~ to ~~her lips before resting~~ it at the ~~base of the tree~~.		One story claims that the matriarch of an isolated coastal town named Tynathi-Re 'invented' shogu'ro when, tired of having no eating utensils, whipped the ''naita'ro'' (hairsticks) from her hair, cleaned them off, and used them to eat. Since the term shogu'ro predates the town by several years, this is an amusing local myth but one clearly based in imagination. Indeed, it's much more likely that naita'ro began as chopsticks stuck in the hair to hold it back while cooking.

	~~Kretan lightly brushes his fingers over his white lily symbol in a reverent gesture.~~		= OOC Notes =
			* Created by GM Xynwen
			* Released September 5, 2022

	~~The mulberry candle flickers softly, casting a warm light throughout the area.~~		[[category: Erithians]]
			[[category: Races and Cultures]]
	~~Musiac smiles softly~~		[[category: Krolvin]]
			[[Category: Cuisine]]
	~~Missoni raises her glimaerstone prayerbeads adoringly to her lips.~~
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	~~==See Also==~~
	*[[~~Aeia and the Tiger Lilies~~]]
	*[[~~Aeia question~~ and ~~answer~~]]

	[[category:~~Short Stories~~]]
	[[~~category~~:~~Logs~~]]

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= A History of Chopsticks =
''Taken from a lecture in Eloth-Ra given by an unnamed erithi scholar specializing in krolvin influences''

Known across Elanthia by its Common name, chopsticks are dual-sticked eating implements most frequently found in coastal regions. In addition to cutlery (forks, knives, and spoons), several regions also utilize chopsticks. While it cannot be tied specifically to one race or culture, the origins typically have one thing in common -- coastal prominence. Settlements alni weaves her way in an out of the ring of candles that encircles the tree, the shadows flickering around the area. The lily-hued ribbon crosses over its mate, binding the trunk and branches in a loose web.

Missoni put a beribboned silvered maoral tambourine rimmed with bright silver bells in her modwir flower basket.

Missoni turns to face a flowering linden tree.

Missoni takes one ribbon in each hand and dances around the tree with free, graceful movements. Her arms circle in wide arcs, and the ribbons twine around each other as they complete their journey down the drunk of the tree.

Missoni turns back towards the altar, lifting the goblet from it and taking a long sip. She pours some of the liquid on the base of the tree, then returns the cup to the altar.

Missoni removes a fragrant white lily from in her modwir flower basket.

Missoni touches the petals of the lily to her lips before resting it at the base of the tree.

Kretan lightly brushes his fingers over his white lily symbol in a reverent gesture.

The mulberry candle flickers softly, casting a warm light throughout the area.

Musiac smiles softly

Missoni raises her glimaerstone prayerbeads adoringly to her lips.
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==See Also==
*[[Aeia and the Tiger Lilies]]
*[[Aeia question and answer]]

[[category:Short Stories]]
[[category:Logs]]

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