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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>
 
; [[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>
 
; [[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" />
 
; [[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" />
; [[Death Cheese]] : Made from the milk]] of the deadly [[catoblepas]]. It was produced by [[monk]]s who hired adventurers to herd and milk[[ the catoblepas.<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" />
 
; [[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" />
 
; [[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" />
 
; [[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>
 
; [[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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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.