In Tales of Iron, there’s more to being a king than brandishing a sword — sometimes you need to ensure your kingdom is well-fed. This whimsical yet essential food quest line, centered around Reggie’s brother the Chef and a string of culinary errands, blends charming storytelling with classic fetch-quest structure. Let’s walk through the steps needed to complete these tasks, from foraging in basements to brokering deals with moles and rangers.

A Feast Fit for a King: Reggie’s Breakfast Dilemma

The journey begins with Chef — Reggie’s brother — who proudly promises to cook meals fit for royalty. Unfortunately, Dennis, another sibling, has already devoured the stockpile, leaving Reggie with nothing but crumbs. If the Chef is to fulfill his promise of a true royal breakfast, Reggie must venture out and gather ingredients scattered across the kingdom.

The Ingredients Hunt Begins

The first discovery is made in the basement, where The Bard uncovers the final raspberries of summer. Ever the generous type, The Bard offers one to Reggie, despite them not being his. But fruit alone won’t do — a full meal requires bread, milk, mushrooms, and much more. This sets Reggie off on a multi-location ingredient scavenger hunt.

Bread, Milk, and Mushrooms — A Village Trip

The village shopkeepers might stock these basic necessities, but someone still has to collect them. When it comes to milk, the King must go straight to the source — the farm. Here, a rather unglamorous but dependable cow grub produces rich, high-quality milk. Mushrooms are next on the list, used by the Chef to whip up a mushroom burger that restores Reggie’s health and energy. Even the cheese, though unusually pungent, plays its role — and in a clever barter, the old rat trades it away in exchange for a compass.

The Compass and the Ranger’s Hunt

The compass becomes an important tool in this web of trade and need. It’s exactly what a ranger requires to map out new hunting grounds. Grateful for the gift, the ranger offers his first kill to the king. This chain of generosity continues as the ranger, now able to track his prey, sets in motion another part of the culinary puzzle.

Materials and Honey — The Builder’s Loop

To make his contribution, the ranger needs a new hive, which in turn requires specific materials. White paint, sourced from the shimmering shells of iridescent larvae, becomes a decorative and practical resource. Meanwhile, The Woodcutter completes a stack of planks and offers a trade. With these in hand, the farmer is finally able to produce honey once more. The first sweet batch is gifted to the king.

Gourmet Ends — From Grub Legs to Crisp Bugs

The King’s table is slowly filling up. Reggie enjoys delicacies like roast grub leg, rich with flavor. Surprisingly, even in the depths of the underground, fresh greens can be harvested — ideal for a nutritious touch to the meal.

But no banquet is complete without crisp bugs — a Motown specialty. The mole chef, known for holding the record for crispiest fried bugs, is out of cooking oil and too frightened to retrieve more. Once the oil is delivered, though, he’s back in business, serving up golden-fried crisp bugs that are as satisfying as they are crunchy.

The final dish, a traditional Motown Burger, rounds off the journey. It may have an unusual texture, but it’s undeniably hearty, pulling together all the ingredients gathered throughout this food-driven quest line.

Final Notes

This entire food quest is a clever break from the often combat-heavy structure of Tales of Iron. It’s a reminder that sometimes, diplomacy, generosity, and a few good ingredients can do as much for a kingdom as a well-swung axe. By carefully exploring, trading, and delivering, Reggie ensures his people — and his breakfast — are well taken care of. This is royal duty, one bite at a time.