Order of the Dragonfish Handbook

A volume of the Order of the Dragonfish Handbook is a possible reward of the Professional Fisher Quest. There are a total of six volumes, all of which are written by Cpt. Piddlewash.

Part 1 - Uncommon Shore Fish

By: Cpt. Piddlewash

In thee sacred trust I be bestowin' our knowledge. Ne'er afore hath sailor not wench set down in pen the secrets o' Sosaria fishing. Tis only by the will o' the Order of the Dragonfish that I do. Tis now up to you to protect this knowledge and earn the trust o' the Order, This knowledge can make you wealthy. Guard it well.

Bluegill Sunfish:

Be wary o these bluegills, they be a bit snooty but they be tastin' great on a cracker.

Brook trout:

These be found in brooks mostly, but sometimes streams, ponds, creeks, rivers, inlets, fords, and occasionally puddles.

Green catfish:

Dont let the green color scare ye away, it be delicious! Folks what eat them say they make yer eyes turn green.

Kokanee salmon:

I named this'n fer me favorite aunt in hopes that she would leave me her ship. Then she left it to her boyfriend so I changed it to Kokanee.

Pike:

This fresh water fish be lookin' a bit like their ocean cousin the barracuda. But don' be fooled, they bite!

Pumpkinseed Sunfish:

Found in rivers and other shallow waters, this fish be so named because it be first caught by me friend, Pumpkinseed Smith.

Rainbow trout:

These trout be colored a bit like rainbow salmon but they're not, they're trout.

Redbelly bream:

The secret ta catchin' these particular bream is ta be fishin' near the shores.

Smallmouth bass:

'Tis believed that this fish is uncommon simply because it be a picky 'eater.

Uncommon shiner:

This fish is not to be confused with the common shiner. The uncommon shiner tastes way better.

Walleye:

This be a tricky devil 'cause he can see ye coming. 'Tis best to fish her them at night or ta be wearin' a worm costume.

Yellow perch:

Ye can sometimes see these swimmin' near rocks and such. They be easy ta spot cause they be yellow somewhere on thar body.

Part 2 - Uncommon Sea Fish

By: Cpt. Piddlewash

In thee sacred trust I be bestowin’ our knowledge. Ne’er afore hath sailor nor wench set down in pen the secrets o’ Sosaria fishing. Tis only by the will o’ the Order of the Dragonfish that I do. Tis now up to you to protect this knowledge and earn the trust o’ the Order. This knowledge can make ye wealthy. Guard it well.

Amberjack:

One o’ these days I’m going ta hang up me fishin’ pole and start me own brewery, and I’m going to name me brew amberjack.

Black sea bass:

The black seabass be a more purpley color in me personal opinion, but it wasn’ me what named it.

Blue grouper:

These be uncommon because most fishermen mistake them for other fish cause they ain’t actually blue. This be thar natural defense.

Bluefish:

If ye be trying ta remember where to fish for bluefish, jus’ remember the big blue spot on their fin that Iooks like a ship.

Bonefish:

This fish be havin lots o’ bones. Like double the normal amount. I seen some that couldn’t even move!

Bonito:

Bonito be great when smoked and dried. Tis a favorite of Tokuno.

Cape cod:

This fish be found off the cape. Way off the cape. Like, in the middle o the sea.

Captain snook:

Whatever sun baked swab named this poor devil cap’n snook should be keel hauled! I knew Cap’n Snook, this be no Cap’n Snook.

Cobia:

Best to not be confusin’ the cobia with the cobra, the cobra be requiring a totally different kind o’ bait.

Gray snapper:

Old sailors say that many generations ago the gray snapper used to be the blonde snapper.

Haddock:

When tha’ wind’s in yar hair, the salt’s on yar lips and yar hook’s wrapped around yar pole, the haddock be thar.

Mahi mahi:

They say that the most persuasive argument is repetition. This might explain why mahi mahi be so popular.

Red drum:

The red drum is thus named because o’ the sound it makes when you thump it on the head.

Red grouper:

Red grouper be extra good with a dalop o’ Madam Beamy’s hot sauce.

Red Snook:

This fish be found anywhere the rest o the fish in this handbook be found.

Shad:

The shad be one o’ me personal favorite deep sea uncommon fish.

Tarpon:

This fella once told me the word ‘Tarpon’ be derived from the word "Tarpaulin’, but I’s pretty sure he was insane.

Yellowfin tuna:

The best thing about tuna is that it tastes like chicken that was eaten by a fish.

Part 3 - Uncommon Dungeon Fish

By: Cpt. Piddlewash

In thee sacred trust I be bestowin' our knowledge. Ne'er afore hath sailor nor wench set down in pen the secrets o' Sosaria fishing. Tis only by the will o' the Order of the Dragonfish that I do. Tis now up to you to protect this knowledge and earn the trust o' the Order. This knowledge can make you wealthy. Guard it well.

Crag Snapper:

Crag Snapper be fine eating. Just mind yer fingers.

Cutthrout Trout:

This dungeon menace 'tis the very one that gave rise to the ol' saying. 'Ne'er take a bath in dungeon water.

Darkfish:

Ye find this fish in undergroun rivers and lakes. But only dark undergroun rivers and lakes.

Demon Trout:

Beware, this big devil comes out of the water spicy.

Drakefish:

The smaller cousin o' the dragonfish, this beauty be much easier to catch and thus more commonly used in cooking.

Dungeon Chub:

This be the only subterranean member o' the chub family.

Grim Cisco:

This fish is sought for medicinal purposes. They say it be the best cure for hysteria.

Infernal Tuna:

This fish be deadly poisonous unless ye cook it in butter with a bit o' thyme and serve it will ale.

Lurker Fish:

These fish like to hide up under corpses floating in underground rivers.

Orc Bass:

If ye be ever chased by orcs, throw one down an keep runnin! Ever since I started tellin' folks this, I been sellin more orc bass.

Snaggletooth Bass:

This dungeon lurker be resemblin' a large mouth bass excepting it be having huge jagged teeth.

Tormented Pike:

This pike be hunted by every monster in Sosaria except few a few.

Part 4 - Uncommon Crustaceans

By: Cpt. Piddlewash

In thee sacred trust I be bestowin’ our knowledge. Ne’er afore hath sailor nor wench set down in pen the secrets o’ Sosaria fishing. Tis only by the will o’ the Order of the Dragonfish that I do. Tis now up to you to protect this knowledge and earn the trust o’ the Order. This knowledge can make ye wealthy. Guard it well.

Uncommon Crabs

apple crab:

Some say the apple crab be so named because it makes a good cider. To this, I say yuck!

blue crab:

The blue crab can be identified by the fact that they be blue on the bottom.

dungeoness crab:

The dungeoness crab was so named because 'twas first discovered in a dungeon, later it was discovered they could be found anywhere.

king crab:

The Order is not sure who made this rascal king, but we recon it took some fast talkin'.

rock crab:

The rock crab be uncommon mostly because they often get stepped on by accident.

Snow crab:

Contrary to popular belief, the snow crab is not found in snow. They be found in water with the rest o' the crabs.

Uncommon Lobsters

Crusty lobster:

Juka like to use the shell o' this lobster for pie crust.

Fred lobster:

On occasion I be wonderin' to meself, who is Fred? and how did he get to name a lobster?

Hummer lobster:

Some sailors say they can hear the hum of a hummer lobster. But I don't be seein' 'em catch more than anyone else.

Rock Lobster:

The rock lobster be uncommon mostly because they often get st... Wait, I think I used that one already.

Shovel-nose lobster:

The shovel-nose lobster has a flat, shovel like nose that it uses to dig into the sand and hide.

Spiney lobster:

Spiney lobsters be hard on traps, sometimes when they try to get in a trap they tear it to pieces.

Part 5 - Enchanted Sea Creatures

by Cpt. Piddlewash

In thee sacred trust I be bestowin’ our knowledge. Ne’er afore hath sailor nor wench set down in pen the secrets o’ Sosaria fishing. Tis only by the will o’ the Order of the Dragonfish that I do. Tis now up to you to protect this knowledge and earn the trust o’ the Order. This knowledge can make ye wealthy. Guard it well.

Enchanted Fish

Autumn Dragonfish:

This beauty be found in Ilshenar. If prepared correctly and eaten, it be improvin' yer ability to meditate.

Bull Fish:

The bull fish be found in the labrynth o' Malas. If prepared correctly and eaten, it be increasin' power to yer sword hand.

Crystal Fish:

This mystical fish be found in the prism o' light. If prepared correctly and eaten, it be protectin' a sailor from lightning.

Fairy Salmon:

This daring fish swims the rivers o' Ter Mur. If prepared correctly, and eaten, it be helpin' improve a sailor's concentration when casting spells.

Fire Fish:

This fish be found in the dungeon o' Shame. If prepared correctly and eaten, it be protecting a sailor from fire.

Giant Koi:

This fish be found in deep waters o' Tokuno. If prepared correctly and eaten, it be givin a sailor it's ability to dodge.

Great Barracuda:

This fish be found in the deep waters o' Felucca. If prepared correctly and eaten, it be increasin' yer accuracy with weapons.

Holy Mackerel:

This fish be found in the spirit filled waters o' Malas. If prepared correctly and eaten, it be making ye gain mana more quickly.

Lava Fish:

This fish be found in the lava rivers o' the Stygian Abyss. When prepared correctly and eaten, it be increasin' yer mana when ye be injured.

Reaper Fish:

This fish be found in the lakes o' dungeon Doom. If prepared correctly and eaten it be protectin' ye from poison damage.

Summer Dragonfish:

This beautiful fish be found in the pools o' dungeon Destard. If prepared correctly and eaten, it will increase spell damage.

Unicorn Fish:

This great fish be found in the Twisted Weald. If prepared correctly and eaten, ye will recover from fatigue more quickly.

Yellowtail Barracuda:

This devil be found in the deep waters o' Trammel. If prepared correctly and eaten, ye will heal more quickly.

Rare Crustaceans

Blue Lobster:

This lobster be exclusive to the Ice Dungeon. If prepared correctly and eaten, it protects ye from damage due to cold.

Spider Crab:

Found in the waters o' Terathan Keep. If prepared correctly and eaten, it be improvin yer ability to focus.

Stone Crab:

This tough customer be ound in the deep sea o' the Lost Lands. If prepared correctly and eaten, it makes yer skin tougher.

Part 6 - Legendary Sea Creatures

By: Cpt. Piddlewash

In thee sacred trust I be bestowin’ our knowledge. Ne’er afore hath sailor nor wench set down in pen the secrets o’ Sosaria fishing. Tis only by the will o’ the Order of the Dragonfish that I do. Tis now up to you to protect this knowledge and earn the trust o’ the Order. This knowledge can make ye wealthy. Guard it well.

Legendary Fish

Abyssal dragon fish:

In the bottomless wells o' Destard lurk many dangers. Some say a black dragonfish swims there.

Black marlin:

Somewhere out in the deep waters o' Felucca, sailors say they caught a black marlin but it got away.

Blue marlin:

An old sailor once told me that he saw a blue marlin leap from the seas o' Trammel. This hath ne'er been confirmed.

Dungeon pike:

A journal was found in the Terathan Keep by a pile o' bones. The late fisherman claimed that he has caught this fish thar.

Giant samurai fish:

Tokuno fishermen tell stories of ancient samurai fish o' legendary size. None o' their stories have ever been confirmed.

Golden tuna:

This fish be only known in the myth. But come believe they exist in the deep waters o' Tokuno.

Winter dragonfish:

The Ice Dungeon holds many mysteries, most of them will kill ye. But there be a legend of a dragonfish that rules the rivers thar.

Kingfish:

The kingfish be extraordinarily rare. They say that Lord British caught one once, but this ne'er was confirmed.

Lantern fish:

This fish be said to live in the Prism o' light. However like many legends, it has never been confirmed.

Rainbow fish:

The elves tell a tale of princess who fell into the river of the Twisted Weald and was eaten by this elusive fish.

Seeker fish:

The story o' this fish is that it wandered into the Labyrinth of Malas and became lost. 'Tis an odd story with many holes but it might be thar.

Spring dragonfish:

Before one was caught by Mistress Kegwood in Ilshenar, these were unknown. It hangs in the secret hall o' the Order of the Dragonfish.

Stone fish:

The stone harpies worship a great Stone fish they say sleeps at the bottom o' the sea in the Lost Lands. Many of our order seek to catch it.

Zombie fish:

'Tis said that there be an Undead fish in the waters o' Malas. Some say it be an unholy experiment, some say it be a lie.

Legendary Crustaceans

Blood lobster:

In the depths o' the dungeon Shame this strange creature be said to lurk. Some say it feeds on the blood o' the fallen.

Dread lobster:

'Tis said that this lobster is the reason monsters don't go into the waters of Doom.

Tunnel crab:

This creature be said to live in the Underworld beneath Fire Island. 'Tis a goblin legend so 'tis a bit suspect.

Void crab:

Some old fisherman in Ter Mur say they have seen a crab that resembles a void demon in the rivers. This has not been confirmed.

Void lobster:

The goblins o' the Stygian Abyss tell o' a creature that looks like a cross between a void demon and a lobster. They say it lives in the lava therein.

Notes

• Thanks to Mandrake, Traveler, Cailleach and Petra Fyde for providing the books.