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Niponwi - Oval, firm, bright pink fruit, in clusters of 10 to 15 berries. The flavor can be described as a mixture of cherry and oranges. | Niponwi - Oval, firm, bright pink fruit, in clusters of 10 to 15 berries. The flavor can be described as a mixture of cherry and oranges. | ||
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| + | Osugr - A dark reddish-brown cereal grain, known as the base of almost all Hiverspace beers. While its planet of origin has been lost to the vagueries of time, it is believed to have been first domesticated by the Hekayti. Also used to make graut, a thick and hearty porridge. | ||
Szarazvirag - Thick, succulent hand-sized red flower petals, native to the desert climes of Aukam. Very sweet and refreshing, but expensive. | Szarazvirag - Thick, succulent hand-sized red flower petals, native to the desert climes of Aukam. Very sweet and refreshing, but expensive. | ||
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Tarple - Bright orange, lettuce-like leaf, found in large heads. Tastes similar to lettuce and cabbage. | Tarple - Bright orange, lettuce-like leaf, found in large heads. Tastes similar to lettuce and cabbage. | ||
| − | Thasna - A nearly round, deep navy blue fruit with a light blue interior, native to Muscipula. The taste is somewhat similar to passion fruit, with a hint of blueberry. | + | Thasna - A nearly round, deep navy blue fruit with a light blue interior, native to Muscipula. The taste is somewhat similar to passion fruit, with a hint of blueberry. |
==Traditional Meals== | ==Traditional Meals== | ||
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Everyone needs a way to have some fun. | Everyone needs a way to have some fun. | ||
| − | *All My Broodlings ( | + | *All My Broodlings (2570-Present) - A long-running B'hirese Soap Opera centered around the fictional Akiarch, and depicting the life and relationships of its many children, grandchildren, and descendents. |
*He, She, and It (2647-2652)- A Sitcom following the romantic hijinks lives of three webmates: The vulgar <1> (normally male), the cultured <2>, (normally female), and the offbeat (3) (who spends much of the series in berserker phase). Widely influential in B'hiri culture. | *He, She, and It (2647-2652)- A Sitcom following the romantic hijinks lives of three webmates: The vulgar <1> (normally male), the cultured <2>, (normally female), and the offbeat (3) (who spends much of the series in berserker phase). Widely influential in B'hiri culture. | ||
*Web of Deceit (2651-Present) - Award-winning espionage psi-thriller series revolving around the intrigues of B'hiri Special Operations Commandos, critically aclaimed for its complex plot featuring multiple layers of betrayal, double- and triple-crosses. | *Web of Deceit (2651-Present) - Award-winning espionage psi-thriller series revolving around the intrigues of B'hiri Special Operations Commandos, critically aclaimed for its complex plot featuring multiple layers of betrayal, double- and triple-crosses. | ||
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===Outverser Imported=== | ===Outverser Imported=== | ||
| − | * Bad Batch(3533-3540) - Sivadian comedy set in the year 3000, about a unit of 8 Specialist Clones (A through H). Upon awakening in the first episode, all of them are dysfunctional in some way due to a defect in the cloning process. Each series followed their attempts to integrate into society, usually with disastrous results While criticized for making light of the institution of clone-slavery, the final two series delved into darker territory, exploring the struggles of the group to secure enough Metazone to extend their lives - the show was famous for its downer ending, in which the remaining 5 clones (B having died in series 3, F and H in series 6) all succumbed to accelerated aging and die in the final episode. | + | * Bad Batch (3533-3540) - Sivadian comedy set in the year 3000, about a unit of 8 Specialist Clones (A through H). Upon awakening in the first episode, all of them are dysfunctional in some way due to a defect in the cloning process. Each series followed their attempts to integrate into society, usually with disastrous results While criticized for making light of the institution of clone-slavery, the final two series delved into darker territory, exploring the struggles of the group to secure enough Metazone to extend their lives - the show was famous for its downer ending, in which the remaining 5 clones (B having died in series 3, F and H in series 6) all succumbed to accelerated aging and die in the final episode. |
Latest revision as of 13:14, 28 September 2011
Contents
Hiverspace
Drinks
Most people like a good drink.
Aukami White and Reds - Wines and such, with the usual classifications. From the planet Aukam.
B'hiri brain bender - This drink is said to give a rush of euphoria after immediately after drinking it, but the next morning you feel like a B'hiri's been playing psionic ping-pong inside your head.
Ebannaw drink - Not really a drink, but sold in inhaler form gauged on the standard Hekayan drink size. Has a distinct smell of fresh blueberries, and very easy to get drunk off. However, if given a chance to age for a year, it starts to smells like fish as the strength goes up.
Goraf - A non-alcoholic drink of high Hekayti society, brownish-green, heavily-spiced and served hot.
Karmealja - A bitter, dark brown Hekayti beer.
Lyodka - A term that's been coined to refer to the Lyiri attempt to recreate Vodka. Apparently it doesn't taste anything like it.
Rigor Strand Deathwhistle (Varmstrupe in Hekayan) - A reddish brown alcohol, more for getting drunk than for sipping. 102 proof.
Star Nectar - A tooth-achingly sweet alcoholic beverage that is extremely good at hiding the taste of alcohol.
Tori Moonshine - A clear, very potent alcohol made on Lotorian tradeships.
Tytak - An artisanal liquor that requires that it be filtered thrice before serving, due to its toxic impurities.
Zar's Blood - A drink that came about when the Zar was trying to annex Hiverspace. Named mainly because that its consistency is slightly thicker than water, and the coloration of it and able to be ordered in tubs.
Zaviz - A lightly alcoholic but heavily caffeinated Llivori drink popular with college students.
Commodities
Business needs to start somewhere.
Musk Bamsel Oil - A highly pungent oil taken by Hekayti for strong hoof and horn growth.
Produce
You eat, it goes through the digestive track, and well, you know the rest. Alpasi Fruit - An oblong orange fruit with olive green speckles, native to Alydon 2. Flavor reminiscient of kiwi, strawberry, and banana in one.
Bushana - A very starchy, bright white potato-like tuber. Intensely spicy flavor.
Gulu Beans - 6-8 round, deep purple beans in a tough, thick pod, native to Muscipula. A favorite of Lotorians.
Hashina - Legume sprouts. Slightly bitter, with a touch of flavor reminiscient of lettuce.
Ishnix - Royal blue tuber with an extremely sweet flavor.
Kemenyanya - Pinkish brown, apricot-sized nut, native to the desert climes of Aukam. Extremely hard, tasting slightly like dates and walnuts.
Keserunaran - Greenish brown shriveled citrus-like fruit, native to the desert climes of Aukam. Very bitter but nutritious and antibiotic.
Loma Nuts - Deep forest green, peanut-like nuts. Intensely spicy.
Niponwi - Oval, firm, bright pink fruit, in clusters of 10 to 15 berries. The flavor can be described as a mixture of cherry and oranges.
Osugr - A dark reddish-brown cereal grain, known as the base of almost all Hiverspace beers. While its planet of origin has been lost to the vagueries of time, it is believed to have been first domesticated by the Hekayti. Also used to make graut, a thick and hearty porridge.
Szarazvirag - Thick, succulent hand-sized red flower petals, native to the desert climes of Aukam. Very sweet and refreshing, but expensive.
Tarple - Bright orange, lettuce-like leaf, found in large heads. Tastes similar to lettuce and cabbage.
Thasna - A nearly round, deep navy blue fruit with a light blue interior, native to Muscipula. The taste is somewhat similar to passion fruit, with a hint of blueberry.
Traditional Meals
Just like mama used to make!
Karibianytkahteleva - A tough, marinated jerky made from the Karibia, on Hekayt Prime. Known among the Hekayti as excellent spacer food.
Strange Tupai Bug things - Hey, it's a bug. It's crunchy. It's deep fried. Fauze, fill this in when you see it! Or someone nudge Fauze!
New Flavour Meals
Well, the Outversers brought more than simple problems. They also brought inspiration for new dishes.
Koruvian Cocktail - Cooked and chilled Koruvian Space Mite, shelled and served cold in a glass dish served optionally with choice of a bitter broad or sharp spicy sauce.
Bushana Crusts - Toasted airy bread with a fresh topping of finely chopped ishnix and bushana, of a size to be eaten with ones hands.
Blin Yogurt Salad - Mouth-sized orange, green, and blue plant pieces from local gardens, containing fresh tarple and Ishnix. Topped with bacteria cultured Blin milk for a refreshing dressing.
Womp Noodles - A stew made from the leg tendons of the giant many-legged creature known as the Womp. When prepared properly the chewiness departs and they become an excellent aggregate for many different sauces.
Entertainment
Everyone needs a way to have some fun.
- All My Broodlings (2570-Present) - A long-running B'hirese Soap Opera centered around the fictional Akiarch, and depicting the life and relationships of its many children, grandchildren, and descendents.
- He, She, and It (2647-2652)- A Sitcom following the romantic hijinks lives of three webmates: The vulgar <1> (normally male), the cultured <2>, (normally female), and the offbeat (3) (who spends much of the series in berserker phase). Widely influential in B'hiri culture.
- Web of Deceit (2651-Present) - Award-winning espionage psi-thriller series revolving around the intrigues of B'hiri Special Operations Commandos, critically aclaimed for its complex plot featuring multiple layers of betrayal, double- and triple-crosses.
- Life at the Edge (2450-2451) - A Kamshoan game-show in which contestants, primarily Gankri, compete in a series of dangerous, potentially life-threatening tasks for cash rewards. The lack of safety measures and high mortality rate lead to its cancellation.
- Hiverspace Guardians - I've got the notes, but I just need to amend them for a new page.
Outverser Imported
- Bad Batch (3533-3540) - Sivadian comedy set in the year 3000, about a unit of 8 Specialist Clones (A through H). Upon awakening in the first episode, all of them are dysfunctional in some way due to a defect in the cloning process. Each series followed their attempts to integrate into society, usually with disastrous results While criticized for making light of the institution of clone-slavery, the final two series delved into darker territory, exploring the struggles of the group to secure enough Metazone to extend their lives - the show was famous for its downer ending, in which the remaining 5 clones (B having died in series 3, F and H in series 6) all succumbed to accelerated aging and die in the final episode.