Food is an essential consumable that players must carefully manage to ensure their characters remain healthy and energized. Each food item represents a portion of the sustenance necessary to keep a character going on their journey.
Players need to consume food regularly to avoid penalties like the Exhausted Condition. Every food item contributes to the nourishment required to sustain a character, making the management of food supplies crucial, especially during long journeys or when resources are limited.
Long Rests refers to the act of resting in-game to restore vital resources. Long Rests occur when players find a safe and secure location with access to a sleeping area, shelter, and sufficient warmth. Players will often take a Long Rest aboard their ship, but as long as the necessary conditions are met, they can also rest at an inn, camp or similar. Before a Long Rest can be completed, each player must consume 10 food items, which represent roughly one day’s worth of sustenance. This ensures that characters are well-nourished before they rest.
During a long rest, time in the game progresses, and players need to spend at least 4 hours of in-game time resting to wake up feeling well-rested. The benefits of long resting are significant: players regain full health points (HP), mana points (MP), and shield capacity. However, it’s important to note that long resting does not clear conditions or injuries, which may require additional care.