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Figs were edible fruits found in warmer climate nations of Faerûn and in further, among the nations of Kara-Tur[11] and Zakhara.[12][13]

Cultivation[]

Figs were known to be a sweet edible fruit as early as the ancient empire of Netheril.[16]

Fresh figs were grown in the West Faerûn nation of Calimshan and often consumed with flatbreads along with prunes, dates, dried peas, and goat cheese.[4]

In a similar fashion, in Sembia, figs were parts of feasts, served alongside other fruits and sweet-tasting meats, cheeses, white bread, butter, and pickled eggs.[2] In the nearby kingdom of Cormyr, dried figs were available, namely, in the town of Marsember.[1]

Dannath's Pickles, Nuts, & Foods in the city of Yartar sold dried southern fruits, including figs.[17]

Just south of Riatavin in the Lands of Intrigue was located a rich Rhianna estate from which Thousandheads Trading Coster operated. The estate's grounds held massive acreages of fig and date orchards.[3] Sunrise Orchards was another notable location that grew fig trees.[18] Fresh figs were also a staple of Turmian cuisine.[6]

Wild fig trees grew in the hot sands of Anauroch around the five Colored Waters lakes. The fruits were eaten raw, served with roasted hare, and dried to be eaten as rations.[5]

In the southern land of Halruaa, sugared figs were a common sweet treat.[8]

Sweet fig treats were served in Eltabbar for the Zulkirs and those who held power in Thay.[9] Mulhorand and Great Vale cultivated fruits, including figs.[10]

Figs were consumed by the Laska people of the Kilap Valley in Shou Lung during feasts of roast boar and fresh papayas.[11]

People of the Haunted Lands in Zakhara cultivated dates, figs, and pomegranates.[12][13] Figs were a commonly sold commodity in Tajar of the Pearl Cities,[14] and grew in abundance on the isles of Masud Jazayir.[15]

Usages[]

Calimshan was known for its figs, pressed into a flat oval shape – a treat simply called fig cakes.[19]

In North Faerûn, honeyed figs were among some of the most common preserves, kept in wax-sealed jars.[20]

Trivia[]

Calishites made a hand gesture called the fig sign by placing a thumb between the middle fingers. That sign was believed to ward evil names off.[4]

Appendix[]

Appearances[]

Adventures
Ronin Challenge • A Dozen and One Adventures • Assassin Mountain • Caravans • Reunion • Storm King's Thunder • Princes of the Apocalypse
Novels
Spellfire • The Wyvern's Spur • The Parched Sea • Dangerous Games • Star of Cursrah • The Halls of Stormweather • The Floodgate • The Wizardwar
Referenced only
Mortal Consequences
Licensed Adventures & Organized Play
The Forgotten Land

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jeff Grubb, Kate Novak (February 1990). The Wyvern's Spur. (TSR, Inc.), chap. 14. ISBN 0-88038-902-8.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Short Story included in Clayton Emery (February 2007). “The Heir”. The Halls of Stormweather (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 978-0-7869-4244-2.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Steven E. Schend (August 1997). “Book Two: Amn”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Lands of Intrigue (TSR, Inc.), p. 51. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Clayton Emery (January 1999). Star of Cursrah. (Wizards of the Coast), chaps. 3, 7, 10, 14. ISBN 0-7869-1322-3.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Troy Denning (July 1991). The Parched Sea. (TSR, Inc.), chaps. 8, 13, 14, 17. ISBN 1-56076-067-2.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 So Saith Ed May – Jul 2004. (25-11-2021). Retrieved on 25-11-2021.
  7. ↑ Terence Kemper and Eric Kemper (January 1993). “The Living City: The Painted Boat Restaurant”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #79 (TSR, Inc.), p. 17.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Elaine Cunningham (April 2001). The Floodgate. (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 10. ISBN 0-7869-1818-7.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Richard Lee Byers (March 2008). Undead. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 978-0-7869-4783-6.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Scott Bennie (February 1990). Old Empires. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), p. 14. ISBN 978-0880388214.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Curtis Smith, Rick Swan (May 1990). Ronin Challenge. Edited by Jon Pickens, Steve Winter. (TSR, Inc.), p. 61. ISBN 0-88038-749-1.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Steve Kurtz (1993). A Dozen and One Adventures (Campaign Book). (TSR, Inc), p. 11. ISBN 1-56076-622-0.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Steve Kurtz (1993). A Dozen and One Adventures (Muluk, City of Kings). (TSR, Inc), p. 42. ISBN 1-56076-622-0.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Rick Swan (1994). Al-Qadim: Caravans: Campaign Guide. (TSR, Inc), p. 19. ISBN 1-56076-903-3.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 David Cook (October 1992). “Nada al-Hazan”. In Bill Slavicsek ed. Golden Voyages (TSR, Inc.), p. 3. ISBN 978-1560763314.
  16. ↑ Clayton Emery (January 1998). Mortal Consequences. (TSR, Inc.), chap. 12. ISBN 0-7869-0683-9.
  17. ↑ slade, et al. (April 1996). “Cities & Civilization”. In James Butler ed. The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (TSR, Inc.), p. 40. ISBN 0-7869-0391-0.
  18. ↑ Steven E. Schend (August 1997). “Book Two: Amn”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Lands of Intrigue (TSR, Inc.), p. 52. ISBN 0-7869-0697-9.
  19. ↑ Ed Greenwood (October 2012). Ed Greenwood Presents Elminster's Forgotten Realms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 82. ISBN 0786960345.
  20. ↑ So Saith Ed Nov – Dec 2004. (25-11-2021). Retrieved on 25-11-2021.
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