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Anise,[4] also known as aniseed,[3] was a type of plant in the Realms known for its seeds.[3][4]

Availability[]

  • Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold vials of aniseed in its "Thieves' Corner" section for the price of a single gold piece,[3] but also sole anise in its "Aurora's Larder" section for 3 copper pieces per 1 ounce (28 grams).[4]
  • In interior Faerûn, anise was commonly available in the republic of Turmish due to imports and trade, though it was used lightly by the Turmishans.[5]

Usages[]

Anise was commonly used as a spice.[4][5]

  • Elvish seedcakes were delicious treats imbued with healing magics, baked using copious amounts of crushed aniseed, caraway, and coriander.[1]
  • The denizens of Hammerkeep in north Faerûn distilled an alcoholic drink using anise, wormwood, and other fragrant plants. The resulting liquor – absinthe, was green and bitter to taste.[2]
  • Spiced wine was sometimes flavored with anise.[6][7]
  • Besides its culinary use, aniseed was sometimes used by rogues as diversion tool. When dropped on the ground behind them, a fleeing thief could usually successfully cover-up their scent, effectively blocking dogs from picking up their trail for several minutes or several hours depending on the dog's training.[3]

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