The origin of this particular magical item is unknown. I found on the body of a Goblin that attacked me near the town of Phandalin. After giving it a good clean, I began to use it to prepare meals for myself and my companions. Imagine our surprise when after finishing our first meal prepared with it we felt stronger and healthier then before.

I lost the ladle many years ago now, but should you find it, or one like it know this; Any who eat a meal prepared using it will find themselves to be able to last a short time longer in battle.

A meal prepared with this ladle grants [roll]1d4+1[/roll]+1 temporary hit points to any who eat the meal. Should someone with a constitution of 16 or more prepare the meal, the bonus is [roll]1d8+1[/roll]+1