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There is a fine selection of cheeses available in Faerun. The following are a notable few:
  
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'''Cheese''' was widely available in [[Faerûn]].
   
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* '''[[Arabel | Arabellan]] Cheddar''' - is known to be the most popular cheddar cheese of the Sea of Fallen Stars. It is a sturdy, orange cheese that travels very well. A 1-pound wheel costs about 4 silver pieces.
  
   
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Cheese was most often found in {{SIAdj|1|lb}} circular or elliptic wheels, or in rectangular loaves, which could then be divided further in wedges, or hunks. Some cheeses could also be found in large {{SIAdj|100|lb}} wheys, for example when ordered in bulk from ''[[Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue]]''.<ref name="AWRC-p122" />
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* '''[[Chessenta | Chessentan]] Lotus Cheese''' - is 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. A 1-pound wheel costs about 6 silver pieces.
  
   
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In [[Scornubel]], cheese was often sold in chunks known as a "fist".<ref name="SF-p14">{{Cite book/Silverfall|14}}</ref>
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* '''Death Cheese''' - is made from the milk of catoblepas. It is produced by monks who hire willing adventurers to herd and milk the deadly catoblepas. A popular myth is that the monks are blind and tend the beasts themselves, locating their herds through sense of smell. The cheese is soft, has a red paraffin rind, and a rich taste. A 1-pound loaf costs about 5 gold pieces.
  
   
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==Types of cheese==
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* '''Damarite Red''' - is also known as Bloodcheese. It comes from the lands of the Bloodstone. Made from goat's milk, it has a sharp, hearty, pungent tang. It travels well, owing to its heavy, black rind. A 1-pound wheel costs about 5 silver pieces.
  
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; [[Arabellan Cheddar]] : Once described as "the most popular cheddar cheese of the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]]". It was a sturdy, orange cheese that traveled extremely well.<ref name="AWRC-p122">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|122}}</ref>
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; [[Askata]] : A strongly flavored cheese from [[Impiltur]]. It was yellow and crumbled easily.<ref name="ESp22">{{Cite web/Elminster Speaks/Part 22: Night Ale at the Meet}}</ref><ref name="ESa-28">{{Cite web/Elminster Speaks archive|28}}</ref>
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* '''Elturian Grey''' - is reminiscent of Blue Cheese, but has black veins. It is also known as stonework or dwarfcheese. It has a pungent flavor. Unfortunately, many knock-offs of Elturian Grey have come into being, sometimes using cow's milk instead of goat's milk. They try to sell them under similar names, such as Elturel Grey, Elturel Gray, etcetera, to trick the unwary. A 1-pound loaf costs about 6 silver pieces.
  
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; [[Chessentan Lotus Cheese]] : Popular in [[Chessenta]] and in the empires on the southeastern side of the Sea of Fallen Stars for a very long time, it was normally mixed with lotus flower petals, although there were other Chessentan cheeses that were mixed with less exotic petals, such as rose or honeysuckle.<ref name="AWRC-p122" />
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; [[Death Cheese]] : Made from the [[milk]] of the deadly [[catoblepas]]. It was produced in [[Cormyr]] and [[Sembia]] by farmers who hired adventurers to herd and milk the catoblepas.<ref name="AWRC-p122" />
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* '''Farmer's Cheese''' - is also known as pot cheese or cottage cheese. It does not travel well, so is mostly consumed locally. It is usually wrapped in muslin. A 1-pound lot costs about 3 silver pieces.
  
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; [[Damarite Red]] : Also known as Bloodcheese, it came from the lands of the Bloodstone. It was made from goat's milk, which imparted 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 distinctly pungent flavor.<ref name="AWRC-p123">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|123}}</ref>
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* '''Green Calishite''' - is made by the [[Calishite | Calishites]], who mix curry into their cheeses to enhance the flavor. It has an aquamarine hue due to the curry. It is an extremely spicy cheese that can lay low the uninitiated. A half-pound loaf costs about 4 silver pieces.
  
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; [[Farmer's Cheese]] : Also known as pot cheese or cottage cheese, it was mostly consumed locally as it did not travel well.<ref name="AWRC-p123" />
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; [[Green Calishite cheese|Green Calishite]] : Made by the [[Calishite]]s, who mixed curry into their cheeses to enhance the flavor. The potent cheese had an aquamarine hue due to the curry, and was extremely spicy.<ref name="AWRC-p123" />
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* '''[[Luiren | Luiren]] Spring Cheese''' - is 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. It causes intense cravings in halflings. Because of its dangerous nature, its distribution is very restricted and must usually involve written permission from the patriarch or matriarch of a temple, who may be treating a halfling under the influence of the cheese.
  
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; [[Luiren spring cheese]] : 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 if it were a strong [[wine]] or narcotic. In some instances, halflings could become addicted to it as they would to a mind-affecting drug.<ref name="AWRC-p123-124">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|123-124}}</ref>
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* '''Mist Cheese''' - is produced in [[Loudwater | Loudwater]] Vale. It is a rich, soft white cheese that becomes translucent when sliced thinly. It is also called Ethereal Cheese by the elves. A 1-pound loaf costs about 2 gold pieces.
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; [[Mist cheese]] : Produced in [[Loudwater Vale]], it was a rich, soft white cheese that became translucent when sliced thinly. It was also known as 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 : Most prevalent in [[Silverymoon]], [[Mirabar]], [[Sundabar]], and the other cities of the [[Savage Frontier]], they were a traditional 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. It was easily identified by the rind, which was leathery and dotted with peppercorns.<ref name="AWRC-p124" />
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* '''Nut Cheeses''' - are most prevalent in [[Silverymoon | Silverymoon]], [[Mirabar | Mirabar]], [[Sundabar | Sundabar]], and the other cities of the [[Savage Frontier | savage frontier]]. They are a way to preserve un-shelled nuts (such as hickory nuts, walnuts, and chestnuts), which is done by grinding the nuts up and mixing them with cheese during the production of the cheese. Nut cheeses are typically rich and hard. A 2-pound wheel costs about 1 gold piece.
  
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; [[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 was common among the [[Turmish]]. It was a sweet, crumbly, burgundy cheese, wrapped in red wax, and had an easily identifiable, rectangular shape.<ref name="AWRC-p125">{{Cite book/Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue|125}}</ref>
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* '''Pepper Cheese''' - is 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. [[Tethyr | Tethyr]] is well-known for its excellent pepper cheese. A 1-pound loaf costs about 5 silver pieces.
  
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; [[Vilhon blanc]] : Made with a lighter wine than Turmish Brick, it was a lighter cheese with 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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; [[Vilksmaarg]] : A salty, pungent, herbal goat cheese, produced in [[Purple_Rocks#Locations|Vilkstead]], capital of [[Utheraal]]. It was most popular in [[Sword Coast]] taverns.<ref name="SF-37">{{Cite book/The Savage Frontier|37}}</ref>
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* '''Turmish Brick''' - is a cheese mixed with the heavy red wine that is common among the [[Turmish | Turmish]]. It is a sweet, crumbly, burgundy cheese, wrapped in red wax, and has a distinctive rectangular shape. It is popular as far north as [[Neverwinter | Neverwinter]]. A 1-pound loaf costs about 4 silver pieces.
  
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; [[Waterdhavian (cheese)|Waterdhavian]] : Also called eyed cheese, holed cheese, or arrow-shot, it was popular and common in [[Waterdeep]].<ref name="AWRC-p125" />
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; [[Yak butter]] : A mild and delicate cream cheese made from yak milk. At one time, it could be found from the [[Spine of the World]] to the [[Hordelands]].<ref name="AWRC-p125" />
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* '''Vilhon Blanc''' - is 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 Stars or Sembia. A 1-pound loaf costs about 6 silver pieces.
  
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* '''Waterdhavian''' - is popular and common in [[Waterdeep (city)|Waterdeep]]. It is also called eyed cheese, holed cheese, or arrow-shot (it is similar to Swiss Cheese). This pale cheese has a sharp, tangy flavor. A 1-pound wheel costs about 4 silver pieces.
  
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* '''Yak Butter''' - is a mild and delicate cream cheese made from yak milk. It can be found from the [[Spine of the World | Spine of the World]] to the [[Hordelands | Hordelands]]. A 1-pound earthenware container costs about 4 silver pieces.
  
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Revision as of 14:39, 18 June 2020

Cheese was widely available in Faerûn.

Terminology

Cheese was most often found in 1‑pound (450‑gram) circular or elliptic wheels, or in rectangular loaves, which could then be divided further in wedges, or hunks. Some cheeses could also be found in large 100‑pound (45,000‑gram) wheys, for example when ordered in bulk from Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue.[3]

In Scornubel, cheese was often sold in chunks known as a "fist".[4]

Types of cheese

Arabellan Cheddar
Once described as "the most popular cheddar cheese of the Sea of Fallen Stars". It was a sturdy, orange cheese that traveled extremely well.[3]
Askata
A strongly flavored cheese from Impiltur. It was yellow and crumbled easily.[5][6]
Chessentan Lotus Cheese
Popular in Chessenta and in the empires on the southeastern side of the Sea of Fallen Stars for a very long time, it was normally mixed with lotus flower petals, although there were other Chessentan cheeses that were mixed with less exotic petals, such as rose or honeysuckle.[3]
Death Cheese
Made from the milk of the deadly catoblepas. It was produced in Cormyr and Sembia by farmers who hired adventurers to herd and milk the catoblepas.[3]
Damarite Red
Also known as Bloodcheese, it came from the lands of the Bloodstone. It was made from goat's milk, which imparted a sharp, hearty, pungent tang.[3]
Elturian Grey
Reminiscent of blue cheese, but had black veins. It was also known as stonework or dwarfcheese, and had a distinctly pungent flavor.[7]
Farmer's Cheese
Also known as pot cheese or cottage cheese, it was mostly consumed locally as it did not travel well.[7]
Green Calishite
Made by the Calishites, who mixed curry into their cheeses to enhance the flavor. The potent cheese had an aquamarine hue due to the curry, and was extremely spicy.[7]
Luiren spring cheese
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 halflings, who reacted to it as if it were a strong wine or narcotic. In some instances, halflings could become addicted to it as they would to a mind-affecting drug.[8]
Mist cheese
Produced in Loudwater Vale, it was a rich, soft white cheese that became translucent when sliced thinly. It was also known as Ethereal Cheese by the elves.[9]
Nut cheeses
Most prevalent in Silverymoon, Mirabar, Sundabar, and the other cities of the Savage Frontier, they were a traditional way to preserve un-shelled nuts (such as hickory nuts, walnuts, and chestnuts).[9]
Pepper cheese
A tangy, supple cheese created by mixing southern spices with a mixture of goat and cow cheese. It was easily identified by the rind, which was leathery and dotted with peppercorns.[9]
Sjorl
A heavy smoky cheese from Rashemen.[10]
Turmish Brick
A cheese mixed with the heavy red wine that was common among the Turmish. It was a sweet, crumbly, burgundy cheese, wrapped in red wax, and had an easily identifiable, rectangular shape.[11]
Vilhon blanc
Made with a lighter wine than Turmish Brick, it was a lighter cheese with a sweet, delicate flavor. The cheese was typically consumed locally, and was rarely found beyond the Sea of Fallen Stars or Sembia.[11]
Vilksmaarg
A salty, pungent, herbal goat cheese, produced in Vilkstead, capital of Utheraal. It was most popular in Sword Coast taverns.[12]
Waterdhavian
Also called eyed cheese, holed cheese, or arrow-shot, it was popular and common in Waterdeep.[11]
Yak butter
A mild and delicate cream cheese made from yak milk. At one time, it could be found from the Spine of the World to the Hordelands.[11]

Appendix

External Links

References

  1. ↑ Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook 3.5 edition
  2. ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 158. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 122. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  4. ↑ Warning: edition not specified for Silverfall
  5. ↑ Ed Greenwood (2001-08-29). Part #22: Night Ale at the Meet. Elminster Speaks. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2017-01-13.
  6. ↑ Ed Greenwood (April 2001–May 2003). Elminster Speaks archive (Zipped PDF). Elminster Speaks. Wizards of the Coast. p. 28. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2016-09-03.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 123. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 124. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 125. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  12. ↑ Jennell Jaquays (1988). The Savage Frontier. (TSR, Inc), p. 37. ISBN 0-88038-593-6.
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