Martha "Big Mamma" Potterson

Martha "Big Mamma" Potterson
Culture	Elaniens
Location	Goldenfield
Involved In	Baking Independence Hearty Hearth
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Martha "Big Mamma" Potterson, or Big Mamma, is Cooking NPC that appears in Goldenfield.

Dialogue

Hey there, Sugah! / Howdy, partner! / Smell that? That's home cooking! / What can Big Mamma do for ya?

I'm Martha "Big Mamma" Potterson, the best darn cook this side of the universe.

I used to be a fancy pants chef back in my world, then I got zapped into Kwalat in a cooking accident.

Now, I've become the mama bear to all these inter-universe folks, feeding 'em and nurturing 'em the best I can.

Oh, honey, it's been a whirlwind. The Elan government decided to feed newcomers basic food, which means I'm cookin' round the clock.

It's a lot of work, especially since Goldenfield's become a hotspot for all these inter-universe travellers. I'm talkin' beings who've tasted delicacies from galaxies I've never even heard of!

Everyone's always hungry, and not everyone's nice about it. It ain't easy pleasing all these different palates. One man's delicacy is another man's space worm, if you catch my drift.

But you know what they say, 'If you can't stand the heat, get out of the intergalactic kitchen.' Or something like that.

But don't you worry about Big Mamma. I've seen it all, and a few grumpy aliens won't get me down. Just another day in the life!

This here is Goldenfield, a small, usually quiet Elanien town. Used to be not much happening around here.

But then that darn portal became active not too long ago, and it's been a regular space circus ever since.

Despite the changes, there's still a lot of heart in this town. And that's what makes it home.

[If not accepted Baking Independence]

Could sure use a hand, sweetie. Got a couple of tasks need doing. / Sure do need some help, hon. These old bones ain't what they used to be. / Why, ain't you as kind as a June afternoon? I got something you could help with.

By law, everyone's supposed to get several loaves of bread. That's the Newcomer Welfare Program of Elan for ya. But honey, I'm too busy cooking for everyone.

So how bout you learn to cook some break? Be a little more independent, ya know? You'll need to bring some Wheat Flour.

You can use my kitchen to bake. Who knows, you might just find you have a knack for this baking business!

[Baking Independence]

You're a peach, darling. Let's get to baking!

Could you bring me some Wheat Flour? We need it to start our break-making lesson.

Look around, darling. It's harvest season, and you might find some leftover wheat in the fields around Goldenfield town or in crates and sacks. You can process the wheat into flour at my Cooking bench.

No worries, hon. If you change your mind, you know where to find me. / Oh, that's a shame. Hope you don't go hungry tonight. / Well, alright. Guess you'll be missing out on some tasty homemade bread.

[If completed Baking Independence but not accepted Hearty Hearth]

Could sure use a hand, sweetie. Got a couple of tasks need doing. / Sure do need some help, hon. These old bones ain't what they used to be. / Why, ain't you as kind as a June afternoon? I got something you could help with.

Have you ever heard about the magical trees in the forest? The heartwood from these trees has some incredible properties.

A campfire made from that wood... oh, it's something else. It has some kind of restorative aura. Makes your food taste better, settles your stomach, and just puts you at ease.

But here's the catch - those trees are deep within the forest. It's not exactly a walk in the park to get to them.

If you can brave the forest and bring back some of that heartwood, I can show you how to make these special campfires. What do you say?

You're a peach, darling. I can already smell that campfire!

Keep an eye out for the glow. That's how you know it's magical wood.

Be careful out there, the forest is full of critters that aren't too friendly.

Fetch me some heartwood for our restorative campfires. You can sometimes find magical trees in the forests around here.

No worries, hon. If you come across any heartwood, you know where to find me. / Oh, that's a shame. Well, back to cooking with regular ol' wood.

[If not completed Baking Independence or accepted Hearty Hearth]

Appreciate it, honey, but I've got it handled. For now. / I've got it under control for now, but thanks for offering. / No need right now darling, but I'll holler if something comes up.

[If accepted Baking Independence]

Don't forget that Wheat Flour, hon. We can't bake bread without it.

[If completed Baking Independence]

Remember, the fresher the flour, the better the bread.

Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle! You did it. Here's your reward. And remember, it's always better to eat at the campfire. Good for digestion!

[If accepted Hearty Hearth]

Got that heartwood yet, hon? My stew's just not the same without it.

[If completed Hearty Hearth]

As sure as silicon is sand! You've achieved it. Here's your heartwood campfire recipe along with some matches. And don't forget, a campfire meal is a meal well digested!