Tep yen

Tep yen was a variety of spice found in the Realms.

Description
Though its composition was not public knowledge, Berun, a druid of the Shalhoond, took it to be the crushed seeds of some plant. He kept it in containers not made from leather, such as glass, clay, or bone. It was extremely spicy, or "hot", and very painful when it got into the eyes.

Availability
It was sold in Almorel in the Hordelands in the mid-to-late 14 century DR.

History
Berun blew some of his own stash in the eyes of two assassins holding him captive on the night of Tarsakh 15 of as part of his escape.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * ''Sentinelspire