"Warhammer: Winds of Magic" is a tabletop role-playing game set in the fictional world of Warhammer. In this game, magic plays a significant role, and the Winds of Magic are a fundamental aspect of the magical system. The world of Warhammer is filled with magic, and the Winds of Magic are the ethereal currents through which magic flows. There are eight distinct winds, each representing a specific type of magical energy. These winds are known as Aqshy (Fire), Azyr (Heavens), Chamon (Metal), Ghur (Beasts), Ghyran (Life), Hysh (Light), Shyish (Death), and Ulgu (Shadow). Every spellcaster in the game draws upon the Winds of Magic to cast their spells.
Suggested dishes: Sushi Rolls ($1.75-$2.75), Hand Rolls ($2.25), Nigiri Sushi ($1.75-$2.75), Combo Platters ($6.25-$10)
It s served by miniature bullet trains properly shinkansen that come zipping out of the kitchen or whatever is in the unseen back of the restaurant bearing your nigiri, your sashimi and your rolls along with a sundry of appetizers and small dishes. But for the most part, you re on your own, following the Easy Steps for the 1st Time Comer on the plasticized menu, which guides you to the iPad in front of every diner, from which you order your food.
Every spellcaster in the game draws upon the Winds of Magic to cast their spells. The strength and control a spellcaster has over a particular wind determine their magical prowess. Each wind has its strengths and weaknesses, and different cultures and factions within the Warhammer world have varying degrees of affinity with certain winds.
Sushi is delivered by ‘bullet train’ with a Magic Touch in Cerritos
I recently spent a couple of weeks in Japan, where I rode a bullet train many times, a wonderful trip, made all the better by the amazing bento boxes sold in even the smallest of train stations.
Bento — more properly referred to as ekiben — are wonderful things. They’re edible Joseph Cornell boxes of tasty treats and happy bites, going for about $10 a box.
Curiously, when I got back, I went to the newly opened Magic Touch Bullet Train Sushi restaurant, situated in yet another of the many South Street Cerritos food malls, where they do not offer ekiben. Which is a pity, because it would certainly add to the sense of being Over There.
But still, the high-tech style of the eatery does have a Tokyo Modernist/Robot Restaurant sense to it. Though in this case, the food isn’t served by robots. It’s served by miniature “bullet trains” (properly shinkansen) that come zipping out of the kitchen (or whatever is in the unseen back of the restaurant) bearing your nigiri, your sashimi and your rolls along with a sundry of appetizers and small dishes.
I should explain that there are humans working in Magic Touch. They bring you beverages and other items that might not do well on a miniature train. But for the most part, you’re on your own, following the “Easy Steps for the 1st Time Comer” on the plasticized menu, which guides you to the iPad in front of every diner, from which you order your food.
A fun way to dine
The order is then transmitted to the back, where the dishes are loaded on the train and shot out (well, not really shot; they move a lot slower than the full-sized bullet train), somehow stopping right in front of where you’re sitting.
It’s a clever system, allowing you to keep track of what you’ve ordered on the iPad, though there is something a bit alienating about sitting at the counter, staring ahead at the very brightly lit “track,” waiting for your food to arrive. There are several tables where you can interact with others. Otherwise, this is dining in a world of white space, a bit lonely, a bit cold. Once I got past the novelty, I fell into a bit of existential angst.
And I do need to mention that the food doesn’t come out especially fast. Unlike Magic Touch’s cousin restaurants, the somewhat less mechanistic revolving sushi bar (of which there are many in Japan, where it was invented, and where the proper name is “kaikan”), you don’t have the fun of watching an endless parade of dishes march on by. In this case, the train arrives, the food is taken, the train withdraws. In between, you’re on your own. It’s Concept Uber Alles, or however that would be said in Japanese.
Priced well
But there is a good side to all this high-tech obsessiveness: the prices are low, really low. Nigiri sushi — the slices of fish atop rice — run from $1.75 to $2.75. Sushi rolls fall into the same range. Hand rolls are $2.25. You want a sushi combo, it will run between $6.25 and $10. The sashimi combo is $5.25. Which is so far below the usual price, it’s hard to cavil about the lack of humanity.
Indeed, nothing costs much: edamame is $1.75, miso soup is $2.25, seaweed salad is $2.25, so is seafood gyoza. Fried chicken is $2.75. Fried soft shell crab is $5.25. All of which is way below market. Even discount sushi shops, like the Sushi Stop chain, cost more.
And the quality is better than you might expect. The 16 rolls are well-assembled, if not elegantly so. For $2.75 you can sample exotica like the Tiger Roll, the Hamachi Roll, the Dragon Roll, the Soft Shell Crab Roll.
The fish is fresh. The turnover is fast. The restaurant is busy most of the time. And when you’re finished, you clock “Check Out” on the iPad, and a human will bring you your check. Or as the menu says, “Your servers will bring you the cheek (sic).” Check or cheek, it won’t add up to much.
Merrill Shindler is a Los Angeles-based freelance dining critic. Send him email at [email protected].
Magic Touch Bullet Train Sushi
Rating: 2 stars
Address: 11900 South St., Cerritos
Information: 562-402-5177
Cuisine: Japanese
When: Lunch and dinner, every day
Details: Soft drinks; no reservations
Atmosphere: High-tech setting, where you order from iPads and watch in wonder and puzzlement as your sushi zips out of the kitchen on a Bullet Train. Not as efficient as you’d expect but still fun. And very inexpensive.
Prices: About $20 per person
Suggested dishes: Sushi Rolls ($1.75-$2.75), Hand Rolls ($2.25), Nigiri Sushi ($1.75-$2.75), Combo Platters ($6.25-$10)
Cards: MC, V
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The Winds of Magic are not evenly distributed across the world. Instead, they ebb and flow like tides, with some regions experiencing stronger or weaker winds at different times. This adds an additional layer of strategy to the gameplay, as spellcasters must plan their actions based on the current strength of the winds. In addition to their use in spellcasting, the Winds of Magic also play a role in the creation of magical items, the forging of artifacts, and the summoning of various creatures. Those with a deep understanding of the Winds can harness their power to shape reality and bring forth unimaginable forces. However, utilizing the Winds of Magic is not without risk. The power of these winds is immense, and failure to control them can lead to disaster. Inexperienced spellcasters may find themselves overwhelmed or even consumed by the raw energy of the Winds. Overall, the Winds of Magic are a vital element of the Warhammer universe. They provide a rich and complex magical system that adds depth and intrigue to the gameplay and storylines. Whether players choose to harness the destructive power of fire or channel the healing energies of life, mastering the Winds of Magic is an essential aspect of the game..
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