Cillavis Grand Requiem Recipe

A ceremonial platter reserved for heroes who fell the sky-dancing Cillavis Corolis. Deeply umami, with shimmering notes of spice, smoke, and chill to honor the beast's mystery and power.

Main Course: Skyseared Cillavis Fillet with Glimmer Reduction Meat: A thick, flame-seared cut from the wing muscle of the Cillavis Corolis.

Flavor: Deep, velvety umami with natural marbling; somewhere between rich boar and aged beef.

Preparation: Sear-crusted with powdered Blazeflower, Smokeblossom ash, and cracked Thornleaf, then grilled over a blend of Frostvine branches and Goldenstalk husks for fragrant smoke.

Sauce: A silky reduction made from Glimmerbeetles, Dusksquash stock, and a splash of Sunburst Pepper extract, giving it a sweet-glow sheen with a mild citrus heat.

Side 1: Duskpea and Velvetleaf Mélange Creamy Duskpeas stewed with chopped Velvetleaf, sautéed in Moonroot butter and topped with a dusting of Ravensprout flakes.

Flavor: Rich, smooth, with a whisper of bitterness to balance the main.

Side 2: Frostbulb & Frostfern Shard Salad Frostbulbs thinly sliced and chilled, served with Frostfern and threads of Silvervine.

Dressing: Crushed Shadowbean paste blended with Lavenderroot oil and Mirage Melon juice.

Flavor: Cooling and bright—a palate cleanser that contrasts the fiery main dish.

Side 3: Firefruit & Cinderbean Mash Spiced, smoky Cinderbeans smashed with roasted Firefruit, Amberroot, and a bit of Goldleaf Lettuce for buttery texture.

Flavor: Bold, meaty, with a rising sweet heat that lingers and pairs with the seared fillet.

Beverage: Starleaf Elixir Brewed from steeped Starleaf, Moonvine nectar, and Frostvine bark, served chilled in obsidian cups.

Flavor: Bitter and minty, lightly effervescent, cooling the tongue between bites.