Description
This upgrade expands the original kava facility with a dedicated growing area where premium kava cultivars are tended by specialist gardeners. The plants thrive in the settlement's unique conditions, producing roots of exceptional potency. A larger preparation building accommodates more participants and includes storage for aging kava, which develops more complex flavors over time.
Master preparers train apprentices in the subtle arts of kava cultivation and ceremony. They learn to identify the optimal harvest time for different cultivars, the proper techniques for different ceremony types, and the traditional protocols that govern who drinks first, who serves, and how disputes are handled within the sacred space of the kava circle.
The improved facility can host visiting dignitaries and large diplomatic gatherings, enhancing the settlement's reputation as a place where important agreements are made and honored.
Benefits
Ceremonies can accommodate up to 25 participants. Diplomacy bonus increases to +4. The facility produces enough kava for 10 ceremonies per month, with excess available for trade worth 30 gp monthly. +2 Prestige.