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==Types of cheese==
  
==Types of cheese==
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; [[Arabellan Cheddar]] : Described as "the most popular cheddar cheese of the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]]". It was a sturdy, orange cheese that travels very well.<ref name="AWRC-p122">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|122}}</ref>
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; [[Arabellan Cheddar]] : Described as "the most popular cheddar cheese of the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]]". It is a sturdy, orange cheese that travels very well.<ref name="AWRC-p122">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|122}}</ref>
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; [[Chessentan Lotus Cheese]] : Was popular in [[Chessenta]] and in the empires on the southeastern side of the Sea of Fallen Stars. It was mixed with lotus flower petals, although there were other Chessentan cheeses that are mixed with rose or honeysuckle petals.<ref name="AWRC-p122"/>
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; [[Chessentan Lotus Cheese]] : Popular in [[Chessenta]] and in the empires on the southeastern side of the Sea of Fallen Stars. It is mixed with lotus flower petals, although there are other Chessentan cheeses that are mixed with rose or honeysuckle petals.<ref name="AWRC-p122"/>
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; [[Death Cheese]] : Made from the milk of catoblepas. It was produced by monks who hired willing adventurers to herd and milk the deadly catoblepas.<ref name="AWRC-p122"/>
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; [[Death Cheese]] : Made from the milk of catoblepas; produced by monks who hire adventurers to herd and milk the deadly catoblepas.<ref name="AWRC-p122"/>
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; [[Damarite Red]] : Also known as Bloodcheese. It came from the lands of the Bloodstone. Made from goat's milk, it had a sharp, hearty, pungent tang.<ref name="AWRC-p122"/>
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; [[Damarite Red]] : Also known as Bloodcheese. It comes from the lands of the Bloodstone. Made from goat's milk, it has a sharp, hearty, pungent tang.<ref name="AWRC-p122"/>
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; [[Elturian Grey]] : Reminiscent of blue cheese, but had black veins. It was also known as stonework or dwarfcheese, and had a pungent flavor.<ref name="AWRC-p123">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|123}}</ref>
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; [[Elturian Grey]] : Reminiscent of blue cheese, but with black veins. It is also known as stonework or dwarfcheese, and has a pungent flavor.<ref name="AWRC-p123">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|123}}</ref>
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; [[Farmer's Cheese]] : Was also known as pot cheese or cottage cheese. It did not travel well, so was mostly consumed locally.<ref name="AWRC-p123"/>
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; [[Farmer's Cheese]] : Also known as pot cheese or cottage cheese. It does not travel well, so is mostly consumed locally.<ref name="AWRC-p123"/>
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; [[Green Calishite]] : Was made by the [[Calishite]]s, who mixed curry into their cheeses to enhance the flavor. It had an aquamarine hue due to the curry, and was extremely spicy.<ref name="AWRC-p123"/>
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; [[Green Calishite]] : Made by the [[Calishite]]s, who mix curry into their cheeses to enhance the flavor. It has an aquamarine hue due to the curry, and is extremely spicy.<ref name="AWRC-p123"/>
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; [[Luiren Spring Cheese]] : Was also known as Halfling's Cheese, or mind cheese. It was pungently aromatic and soft. Although not very tasty to humans, it had a profound effect on [[halfling]]s, who reacted to it as they would a strong wine or narcotic.<ref name="AWRC-p123-124">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|123-124}}</ref>
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; [[Luiren Spring Cheese]] : Also known as Halfling's Cheese, or mind cheese. It is pungently aromatic and soft. Although not very tasty to humans, it has a profound effect on [[halfling]]s, who react to it as they would a strong wine or narcotic.<ref name="AWRC-p123-124">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|123-124}}</ref>
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; [[Mist Cheese]] : Was produced in [[Loudwater Vale]]. It was a rich, soft white cheese that became translucent when sliced thinly. It was also called Ethereal Cheese by the elves.<ref name="AWRC-p124">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|124}}</ref>
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; [[Mist Cheese]] : Produced in [[Loudwater Vale]]. It is a rich, soft white cheese that became translucent when sliced thinly. It is also called Ethereal Cheese by the elves.<ref name="AWRC-p124">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|124}}</ref>
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; [[Nut Cheese]]s : Were most prevalent in [[Silverymoon]], [[Mirabar]], [[Sundabar]], and the other cities of the [[Savage Frontier]]. They were a way to preserve un-shelled nuts (such as hickory nuts, walnuts, and chestnuts).<ref name="AWRC-p124"/>
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; [[Nut Cheese]]s : Most prevalent in [[Silverymoon]], [[Mirabar]], [[Sundabar]], and the other cities of the [[Savage Frontier]]. They are a way to preserve un-shelled nuts (such as hickory nuts, walnuts, and chestnuts).<ref name="AWRC-p124"/>
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; [[Pepper Cheese]] : A tangy, supple cheese created by mixing southern spices with a mixture of goat and cow cheese. The rind was leathery and dotted with peppercorns.<ref name="AWRC-p124"/>
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; [[Pepper Cheese]] : A tangy, supple cheese created by mixing southern spices with a mixture of goat and cow cheese. The rind is leathery and dotted with peppercorns.<ref name="AWRC-p124"/>
 
; [[Sjorl]] : A heavy, smoky cheese from [[Rashemen]].<ref name="FRCS3e-p204">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition|204}}</ref>
  
; [[Sjorl]] : A heavy, smoky cheese from [[Rashemen]].<ref name="FRCS3e-p204">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition|204}}</ref>
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; [[Turmish Brick]] : A cheese mixed with the heavy red wine that is common among the [[Turmish]]. It was a sweet, crumbly, burgundy cheese, wrapped in red wax, and had a distinctive rectangular shape.<ref name="AWRC-p125">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|125}}</ref>
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; [[Turmish Brick]] : A cheese mixed with the heavy red wine that is common among the [[Turmish]]. It is a sweet, crumbly, burgundy cheese, wrapped in red wax, and has a distinctive rectangular shape.<ref name="AWRC-p125">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|125}}</ref>
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; [[Vilhon Blanc]] : A lighter cheese than Turmish Brick, since it was made with a lighter wine. It had a sweet, delicate flavor. The cheese was typically consumed locally, and was rarely found beyond the Sea of Fallen Stars or [[Sembia]].<ref name="AWRC-p125"/>
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; [[Vilhon Blanc]] : A lighter cheese than Turmish Brick, since it is made with a lighter wine. It has a sweet, delicate flavor. The cheese is typically consumed locally, and is rarely found beyond the Sea of Fallen Stars or [[Sembia]].<ref name="AWRC-p125"/>
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; [[Vilksmaarg]] : A salty, pungent, herbal goat cheese, produced in [[Purple_Rocks#Locations|Vilkstead]], capital of [[Utheraal]]. It was popular in [[Sword Coast]] taverns.<ref name="SF-37">{{Cite book/The Savage Frontier|37}}</ref>
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; [[Vilksmaarg]] : A salty, pungent, herbal goat cheese, produced in [[Purple_Rocks#Locations|Vilkstead]], capital of [[Utheraal]]. Popular in [[Sword Coast]] taverns.<ref name="SF-37">{{Cite book/The Savage Frontier|37}}</ref>
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; [[Waterdhavian (cheese)|Waterdhavian]] : Was popular and common in [[Waterdeep (city)|Waterdeep]]. It was also called eyed cheese, holed cheese, or arrow-shot.<ref name="AWRC-p125"/>
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; [[Waterdhavian (cheese)|Waterdhavian]] : Popular and common in [[Waterdeep (city)|Waterdeep]]. It is also called eyed cheese, holed cheese, or arrow-shot.<ref name="AWRC-p125"/>
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; [[Yak Butter]] : A mild and delicate cream cheese made from yak milk. It could be found from the [[Spine of the World]] to the [[Hordelands]].<ref name="AWRC-p125"/>
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; [[Yak Butter]] : A mild and delicate cream cheese made from yak milk. It can be found from the [[Spine of the World]] to the [[Hordelands]].<ref name="AWRC-p125"/>
   
 
==References==
  
==References==

Revision as of 01:31, 7 May 2012

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Cheese.

Cheese is widely available in Faerûn.

In Scornubel cheese is often solid in chunks known as a Fist.[1]

Types of cheese

Arabellan Cheddar
Described as "the most popular cheddar cheese of the Sea of Fallen Stars". It is a sturdy, orange cheese that travels very well.[2]
Chessentan Lotus Cheese
Popular in Chessenta and in the empires on the southeastern side of the Sea of Fallen Stars. It is mixed with lotus flower petals, although there are other Chessentan cheeses that are mixed with rose or honeysuckle petals.[2]
Death Cheese
Made from the milk of catoblepas; produced by monks who hire adventurers to herd and milk the deadly catoblepas.[2]
Damarite Red
Also known as Bloodcheese. It comes from the lands of the Bloodstone. Made from goat's milk, it has a sharp, hearty, pungent tang.[2]
Elturian Grey
Reminiscent of blue cheese, but with black veins. It is also known as stonework or dwarfcheese, and has a pungent flavor.[3]
Farmer's Cheese
Also known as pot cheese or cottage cheese. It does not travel well, so is mostly consumed locally.[3]
Green Calishite
Made by the Calishites, who mix curry into their cheeses to enhance the flavor. It has an aquamarine hue due to the curry, and is extremely spicy.[3]
Luiren Spring Cheese
Also known as Halfling's Cheese, or mind cheese. It is pungently aromatic and soft. Although not very tasty to humans, it has a profound effect on halflings, who react to it as they would a strong wine or narcotic.[4]
Mist Cheese
Produced in Loudwater Vale. It is a rich, soft white cheese that became translucent when sliced thinly. It is also called Ethereal Cheese by the elves.[5]
Nut Cheeses
Most prevalent in Silverymoon, Mirabar, Sundabar, and the other cities of the Savage Frontier. They are a way to preserve un-shelled nuts (such as hickory nuts, walnuts, and chestnuts).[5]
Pepper Cheese
A tangy, supple cheese created by mixing southern spices with a mixture of goat and cow cheese. The rind is leathery and dotted with peppercorns.[5]
Sjorl
A heavy, smoky cheese from Rashemen.[6]
Turmish Brick
A cheese mixed with the heavy red wine that is common among the Turmish. It is a sweet, crumbly, burgundy cheese, wrapped in red wax, and has a distinctive rectangular shape.[7]
Vilhon Blanc
A lighter cheese than Turmish Brick, since it is made with a lighter wine. It has a sweet, delicate flavor. The cheese is typically consumed locally, and is rarely found beyond the Sea of Fallen Stars or Sembia.[7]
Vilksmaarg
A salty, pungent, herbal goat cheese, produced in Vilkstead, capital of Utheraal. Popular in Sword Coast taverns.[8]
Waterdhavian
Popular and common in Waterdeep. It is also called eyed cheese, holed cheese, or arrow-shot.[7]
Yak Butter
A mild and delicate cream cheese made from yak milk. It can be found from the Spine of the World to the Hordelands.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Warning: edition not specified for Silverfall
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 122. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 123. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  4. ↑ Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), pp. 123–124. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 124. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  6. ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 204. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 125. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  8. ↑ Jennell Jaquays (1988). The Savage Frontier. (TSR, Inc), p. 37. ISBN 0-88038-593-6.
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