Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables
Elsabetha Stormweaver had never been one for the hustle and bustle of city life. She had spent her entire life in the tranquil depths of the forest, listening to the rustling of the leaves and the gentle chirping of the birds.
But today, she found herself in the city of Neverwinter, looking for a place to rest and replenish her supplies. She stumbled upon an inn and tavern called ‘The Burly Earl’, and decided to stop in for a meal.
As she entered the dimly lit establishment, she was hit with the overwhelming smell of roasted meat and ale.
The serving woman greeted her with a warm smile, and Elsabetha couldn’t help but notice how beautiful she looked in the flickering light of the candles. She had long, curly red hair that cascaded down her back, and bright blue eyes that sparkled with mirth.
“Welcome to The Burly Earl, my lady,” the serving woman said. “What can I get for you?”
Elsabetha scanned the menu, her eyes lighting up as she saw the words ‘roasted chicken’ and ‘root vegetables’ listed under the main courses.
“I’ll have the roasted chicken with root vegetables, please,” she said.
The serving woman nodded, scribbling the order down on her notepad. “Excellent choice, my lady. I’ll have that out for you in no time.”
As Elsabetha waited for her meal, she took in the sights and sounds of the tavern. It was bustling with activity, with patrons laughing and chatting over tankards of ale. The walls were adorned with tapestries depicting grand battles and ancient legends, and a bard was playing a lively tune on a lute in the corner.
Before long, the serving woman arrived with a steaming plate of food.
The roasted chicken was crispy and golden, with a savory aroma that made Elsabetha’s mouth water. The root vegetables were roasted to perfection, with a slight crunch on the outside and a soft, buttery texture on the inside. It was the perfect meal to warm her body and soul after a long day of traveling.
As she ate, Elsabetha couldn’t help but wonder what the serving woman’s story was. She seemed too lively and spirited to be working in a tavern her entire life. Perhaps she had a secret passion for music or storytelling, or a dream of traveling the world. Elsabetha made a mental note to ask her about it later.
When she finished her meal, the serving woman brought her a tankard of ale and a slice of apple pie. The ale was cold and refreshing, with a slight bitterness that was balanced out by the sweetness of the apple pie.
Elsabetha savored every bite, feeling grateful for the warmth and comfort that The Burly Earl had provided her.
As she left the tavern, she couldn’t help but smile at the serving woman, who had given her a warm hug before she left.
“Thank you for the wonderful meal, and for your hospitality,” she said. “May your ale be cold and your fire be warm.”
Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken Whole
- 2 lb Mixed root vegetables Carrots, parsnips, turnips, sweet potatoes, etc
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Rosemary
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the root vegetables with 1 tbsp. of olive oil, 1 tsp. of salt, 1/2 tsp. of black pepper, and any other desired spices.
- Place the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- In another bowl, mix together the remaining olive oil, salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder.
- Rub the chicken with the herb mixture, making sure to get it on all sides.
- Place the chicken on top of the root vegetables on the baking sheet.
- Roast the chicken and vegetables for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving with the roasted root vegetables. Enjoy!
Character Information
Elsabetha Stormweaver – Female Human Druid
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Medium humanoid (shapechanger), neutral
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 26 (4d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10 (+0) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 20 (+5) 13 (+1)
Saving Throws INT +4, WIS +7
Skills Nature +4, Perception +7, Stealth +4
Damage Resistances Cold
Senses Passive Perception 17
Languages Common, Druidic
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Wild Shape. Elsabetha can use her action to magically assume the shape of a beast that she has seen before. She can use this ability twice per short rest, and it lasts for 1 hour. While in beast form, her statistics are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast, except she retains her Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. She also retains all of her skill and saving throw proficiencies, as well as any class features. Elsabetha reverts to her normal form if she dies, falls unconscious, or takes a long rest.
Fey Step. As a bonus action, Elsabetha can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space she can see. She must finish a short or long rest before using this ability again.
Spellcasting. Elsabetha is a 7th level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following druid spells prepared:
Cantrips (at-will): druidcraft, guidance, produce flame
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, entangle, faerie fire, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): barkskin, heat metal, moonbeam
3rd level (3 slots): call lightning, dispel magic, meld into stone
4th level (1 slot): conjure woodland beings
Actions
Lunar Transformation (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, Elsabetha undergoes a celestial transformation, her body glowing with a radiant light. While in this form, she doubles the damage dice of her melee attacks and makes saving throws with advantage using her Wisdom score.
Nature’s Wrath. Melee Spell Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature or object that is being harmful to nature, such as chopping down trees or polluting rivers, the damage is increased to 11 (2d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Moonbeam. Ranged Spell Attack: +3 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) radiant damage. If a creature is affected by the Moonbeam spell, the damage is increased to 9 (2d6 + 2) radiant damage.
Forest Concealment (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Elsabetha blends in seamlessly with her surroundings, becoming difficult to see and hit until she attacks or uses her Lunar Transformation. While concealed, she gains a +2 bonus to her AC and Dexterity saving throws.
