Tier 2 – Culinary Convergence A Magical Feast

**Tier 2 play**

In the vibrant realm of Eldoria, where magic flows like water and every meal is a spectacle, the annual Culinary Convergence is upon you. This grand festival draws the finest chefs and the most powerful mages from across the land to compete in a culinary competition like no other. Here, the art of cooking intertwines with the arcane, creating dishes that not only tantalize the taste buds but also evoke magical effects.

As your party arrives at the bustling city of Gastronomica, the air is filled with the savory scents of spices, roasting meats, and sweet confections. Colorful stalls line the streets, each showcasing the talents of various culinary wizards and enchanted ingredients. However, a shadow looms over the festival. Whispers of sabotage and dark magic have begun to circulate, and several competitors have mysteriously disappeared.

Your party is approached by Chef Althea, a renowned fire mage and one of the competition’s favorites. Her vibrant red hair dances like flames as she speaks urgently. “I fear someone is trying to ruin the festival! My fellow competitors have vanished, and I suspect foul play. Will you help me uncover the truth before the final feast?”

### Session Outline

1. **Investigation in Gastronomica:**

– Explore the city, interviewing chefs, vendors, and townsfolk. Clues can include strange ingredients found in the alleyways, a mysterious hooded figure seen lurking around the competitors’ tents, and rumors of a cursed cookbook that grants dark powers.

– The party can roll Investigation checks to uncover hidden secrets or Deception checks to gather information from less-than-honest vendors.

2. **The Enchanted Kitchen:**

– The party discovers a hidden kitchen where a rival chef, a jealous ice mage named Gelidra, has been experimenting with forbidden recipes. The kitchen is filled with animated utensils and enchanted ingredients, creating a chaotic environment.

– The party must navigate through magical traps and animated kitchenware to confront Gelidra, who believes that by sabotaging the competition, she can claim the title of Master Chef.

3. **The Culinary Duel:**

– If the party confronts Gelidra, she challenges them to a cooking duel. Each player must create a dish using magical ingredients found in the kitchen. The dishes can have various effects based on the spells they cast or ingredients they choose.

– Gelidra will use her ice magic to create chilling dishes that can freeze opponents or create barriers of ice.

### Boss Enemy: Gelidra, the Ice Mage Chef

– **HP:** 60

– **AC:** 15

– **Spells:**

– *Ice Knife* (2d6 cold damage, plus piercing damage)

– *Cone of Cold* (8d8 cold damage, save for half)

– *Mage Hand* (to manipulate kitchen items)

### Conclusion:

Once Gelidra is defeated or convinced to abandon her dark plans, the festival can continue. Chef Althea will invite the party to help prepare the final feast, celebrating their victory with a grand banquet filled with magical dishes that heal and empower. As the sun sets over Gastronomica, the party will bask in the glory of their culinary triumph, knowing they saved the festival and forged new friendships in the heart of Eldoria.

Encourage your players to role-play their cooking creations and engage with the magical elements of the festival, making this one-shot a flavorful experience full of adventure and camaraderie!