The Sullani Blackwater Stew Throw-Off

The Sullani Blackwater Stew Throw-Off
Players compete in the Sullani Blackwater Stew Throw-Off near Har Falls.
Location	Near Har Falls, Rendorlin
Founded	Unknown (pre-1783)
Status	Annual event
Influenced by	Legend in Rossi's Map of Empty Space
Notable incident	1783 collapse at Ash Falls
Coordinates	42°15′N 78°09′W

The Sullani Blackwater Stew Throw-Off is an annual carnival attraction held near Har Falls in the Rendorlin region of Orylia. The event features teams of competitors who toss heavy clay bowls filled with a spiced blackwater stew into each other's mouths while navigating through rising river mist generated by the local thermal vents. The contest is traditionally linked to a legend recorded in Rossi's Map of Empty Space concerning an ancient feast held during a severe drought, where participants allegedly survived by feeding on steam and broth amidst the mist. Although the event has evolved into a popular tourist spectacle, its origins remain rooted in this folklore regarding survival and communal sustenance.

The tradition is rooted in folklore about survival and communal sustenance; Rossi's Map of Empty Space is not mentioned in canon. According to the myth, teams of villagers would navigate the swollen riverbanks while tossing heavy clay pots of stew into one another's mouths, relying on the rising mist to cool their tongues and prevent burns from the hot broth. The event was established as a carnival attraction near Har Falls to commemorate this act of communal endurance. Over time, the fictional elements of the legend were absorbed into local folklore, with the rising river mist becoming a necessary condition for play rather than a mere atmospheric occurrence.

The contest became an annual fixture of the regional carnival until the disaster of 1783. That year, exceptionally heavy rains caused Ash Falls, located upstream from Har Falls, to turn into deep mud, altering the river's flow dynamics dramatically. During the competition, twenty-three participants were trapped in the shifting muck near the falls and could not reach solid ground before their supplies ran out. Organizers now take extra precautions regarding river conditions and ground stability before each session. The tragedy highlighted the dangers of holding outdoor events during periods of unstable weather, yet the community decided to preserve the tradition rather than cancel it entirely.

Despite the tragedy of 1783, the Sullani Blackwater Stew Throw-Off survived as a staple of regional carnival culture near Har Falls. Organizers now take extra precautions regarding river conditions and ground stability, including deploying temporary scaffolding and monitoring water levels before each session. The event remains a point of local pride for the people of Rendorlin, serving as a reminder of both their resilience and the importance of respecting natural forces. The event serves as a reminder of resilience and the importance of respecting natural forces.

• Har Falls
• Rossi's Map of Empty Space
• Wex Harbour