[Artemisia] Desserts and rules lawyers

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A wonderful tale.  Put it to music and let the Bards sing the story until the End of Days

Ryryd

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> 
> Recently, the inimitable Catriona wrote, in part: 
> 
> "I figure if us rules lawyers in the CoH can allow for an oddity per person, 
> surely the populace of Artemisia can ponder it in the face of cheesecake with 
> chocolate lace that bleeds caramel? Or maybe he'll be talked into the raspberry 
> truffle filling between the two layers of handmade cheesecake with a marbling of 
> strawberries. Then there was that one with the rum that we had at Uprising?" 
> 
> This reminded me of a conversation I was part of at an An Tir event many years 
> ago. For those who did not know the late Founding Baron of Blatha an Oir, 
> Michael was famous for many things, including his generous hospitality, enough 
> jewelry to fulfill a reaver's deepest fantasies,?comfortably decadent albeit 
> non-period campsite (with the glaring mundanities carefully hidden away), and 
> some of the most?yummy cheescakes known to man. 
> 
> On the evening in question, as I was passing by, Michael greeted me and asked me 
> if I'd care for a slice of his latest creation. I sorta of drooled out the word 
> "Cheesecake?" and went in. One of my roistering companions made the mistake of 
> saying "But is that cheesecake period?" 
> 
> Michael drew himself up in his seat, folded his arms across his chest, cocked 
> his head slightly, sighed,?and said in a sweet yet withering voice "My lord, 
> many things in this encampment are not period. However, the enjoyment of fine 
> things and comfort is period for me, as is simply being polite. If a slice of my 
> cheesecake offends your period sensibilities, you won't be offered any." 
> 
> Meanwhile,?I sat in obvious ecstacy, savoring every delicious bite. My companion 
> then slowly said "Well, I suppose that I could force myself ... " 
> 
> Michael replied "Force yourself? No, I could never permit a visitor to my camp 
> to force themself to enjoy my hospitality. Haakon, would you care for a drop of 
> my Scotch? Or perhaps this liqueur? I find it goes well with cheescake." 
> 
> Being no fool, I accepted the Baron's offer, while he fixed my companion with a 
> glare and said "In my private encampment, I am the sole arbiter of what is 
> period." 
> 
> In other words, while the tasty treats mentioned above may not be period, it is 
> perfectly acceptable to enjoy them in the privacy of your own camp. And to share 
> them with friends. 
> 
> Baron Haakon Haukarson 
> Who someday hopes he will be remembered as half the host Michael was 
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