Challenge for MoonBeryl

[Partly Cloudy]

Eregor,

Now that I know you have accomplished what you desired with MoonBeryl, I would like the chance to tie up some unfinished business I have with them. I challenge you for the right to hold the Opal again.

I look forward to discussing the particulars with you soon.

Gatito

[Ria Graziano]

[Eregor]

I see you beat Maggie to the punch. No pun intented. Let us dance the dance once more, lad!

Eregor

[Partly Cloudy]

Eregor and I have decided to meet Monday evening at 9 pm RST for this challenge.
The Diamond herself, Karma Armstrong, has agreed to call for us.

—Gatito


(( Monday, 26 September 2022 at 9 pm EST. ))

[Partly Cloudy]

Catering for the MoonBeryl challenge is provided by Nicole’s Bistro and Pizzeria and Kitten’s Confections Bakery & Café, with special thanks to Gardenhome Orchards.

APPETIZERS

Peach-Tomato Bruschetta
toasted, sliced baguette topped with herbed ricotta and peach-tomato salsa with basil chiffonade,
and drizzled with a balsamic reduction

Goat Cheese Poppers
creamy goat cheese truffles rolled in seasoned panko bread crumbs and fried,
served with honey and chives

Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs
roasted figs stuffed with brie, wrapped in salty prosciutto, and drizzled with honey





MAINS

Italian Stuffed Flank Steak
tender flank steak stuffed with prosciutto, smoked provolone, and caramelized onions

Lemon Parmesan Chicken
pan-fried chicken cutlets seasoned with parmesan, garlic, and parsley, and drizzled
with a creamy lemon sauce

Squash and Zucchini Parmigiana
tender yellow squash and zucchini layered with sweet onions, marina, and mozzarella cheese,
topped with bread crumbs and fresh parmesan





SIDES

Parmesan Risotto
creamy risotto made with sweet Rhydalia onions, roasted garlic, and parmesan

Italian Roasted Potatoes
golden potatoes tossed in a zesty marinade then roasted and topped with parmesan

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
sweet cherry tomatoes with garlic, basil, and a balsamic glaze

Buttery Green Beans
long green beans sautéed in butter with garlic and lemon juice

Berry Caprese Salad
salad of arugula, basil, and mint dressed in champagne vinaigrette, topped with fresh strawberries, blackberries,
blueberries, and mozzarella pearls, and finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction

Freshly Made Ciabatta
served with olive oil dipping sauce, salted butter, and garlic confit





DESSERTS

Marsala Peach Roses
sweet shortbread tart crust filled with amaretti-mascarpone cream and marsala-soaked peaches

Tiramisu Eclairs
airy pastries filled with mocha-mascarpone cream, dipped in chocolate ganache, and topped
with whipped cream and shaved chocolate

Fresh Fruit
fresh berries, cherries, peaches, plums, grapes, and melon





DRINKS

Stone Fruit Sangria
pinot noir blended with Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach liqueur, cherry brandy, cranberry-pomegranate juice,
and peach-thyme syrup, filled with sliced peaches, plums, nectarines, and halved fresh cherries

Strawberry-Basil Negronis
Campari and sweet vermouth with muddled strawberries, crushed pink peppercorn, and basil syrup
topped with chilled prosecco and garnished with a fresh strawberry

Italian Bramble Mocktails
rosemary lemonade and blackberry-juniper berry puree over ice, topped with sparkling water
garnished with fresh blackberries and an apple slice

All chocolate items are made with a special variety of chocolate that is safe for those who are allergic or sensitive to regular chocolate.

[Strawberry]

Amidst plenty of delicious food, we settled this tonight in the Outback.

It took but two matches to complete and at the end, MoonBeryl changed hands! Once more it will go home with Gatito. Maybe it'll get to check out the Tower of Air!

Well fought Gatito and well reigned Eregor!

Ring Laurel 1: Everybody scores! (JB / JB | 1 - 1, Partly Cloudy and Eregor.)
Ring Laurel 2: Eregor scores! (LS / SN | 1 - 2, Eregor leads.)
Ring Laurel 3: Partly Cloudy scores! (FDO / JB | 2 - 2, Partly Cloudy and Eregor.)
Ring Laurel 4: Eregor scores! (JB / FL | 2 - 3, Eregor leads.)
Ring Laurel 5: Eregor scores! (FAB / LS | 2 - 4, Eregor leads.)
Ring Laurel 6: Partly Cloudy scores! (FL / FAB | 3 - 4, Eregor leads.)
Ring Laurel 7: Partly Cloudy scores! (JB / LS | 4 - 4, Partly Cloudy and Eregor.)
Ring Laurel 8: No action this round. (CH / FeJK | 4 - 4, Partly Cloudy and Eregor.)
Ring Laurel 9: Partly Cloudy scores! (JB / SN | 5 - 4, Partly Cloudy leads.)
FINAL: Partly Cloudy def. Eregor, 5 - 4 in 9 rounds. - dof

Ring Foxtrot 1: Partly Cloudy scores! (JB / LS | 1 - 0, Partly Cloudy leads.)
Ring Foxtrot 2: Eregor scores! (FDO / SP | 1 - 1, Eregor and Partly Cloudy.)
Ring Foxtrot 3: No action this round. (FeJB / SN | 1 - 1, Partly Cloudy and Eregor.)
Ring Foxtrot 4: Partly Cloudy scores! (SN / LS | 2 - 1, Partly Cloudy leads.)
Ring Foxtrot 5: Eregor scores! (JB / FDO | 2 - 2, Eregor and Partly Cloudy.)
Ring Foxtrot 6: No action this round. (JK / LS | 2 - 2, Eregor and Partly Cloudy.)
Ring Foxtrot 7: Partly Cloudy scores! (FAB / SN | 3 - 2, Partly Cloudy leads.)
Ring Foxtrot 8: Everybody scores! (JB / JB | 4 - 3, Partly Cloudy leads.)
Ring Foxtrot 9: Eregor scores! (FeSN / JK | 4 - 4, Eregor and Partly Cloudy.)
Ring Foxtrot 10: Partly Cloudy scores! (JB / LS | 5 - 4, Partly Cloudy leads.)
FINAL: Partly Cloudy def. Eregor, 5 - 4 in 10 rounds. - dof