Elias couldn't resist the opportunity to innovate further. Accompanied by his fiancées and a small team, he traveled to Solara. The journey through the arid sands was grueling, but the beauty of the golden dunes and the vibrant desert city of Sol Zahr made it worthwhile.
Upon arrival, Mariel introduced them to local ingredients, including flame lotus petals, desert honey, and sun-dried spice pods. Elias marveled at their potential but quickly realized the challenges posed by the harsh environment.
For days, Elias experimented tirelessly, combining magical ingenuity with the traditional practices of Solara. He developed a solar-powered magical oven that utilized the intense desert sunlight, infusing dishes with unique flavors. The first successful dish—a roasted flame lotus with honey glaze—left the Solaran chefs in awe.