I've been thinking a lot about milk lately. Breast milk specifically.
You might've noticed there's been a brief lull in this blog and that's because I've been on a little sidequest: me and my wife had a baby. There was a lot of preparation and running around but in the end nothing really prepares you for the process.
Further complicating it is that before you even really get to take a breather and just appreciate the little bundle of meat and gristle in your arms you realize you have to feed it. Then you're faced with the breast milk vs formula dilemma. And it feels like every single medical provider and random family member will judge you for whichever you choose.
All that is to say, I've been kind of plagued thinking about why the feeding of infants rarely comes up in tabletop adventure modules. It is a subject rife with mysticism and rumors. Also my wife and I have been watching a lot of Delicious In Dungeon while up late with the infant.
What follows is a collection of rumors and plot hooks I think could be used to add a little lactose to your adventuring worlds.