Lentils

Its kernels are plump and rounded, coming in a variety of colors such as red, green, and brown. Thriving under the hot sun, it offers a nutty yet mild flavor. Cultivated in Hernand.

Type

grain

Tool

Bare Hands

Rarity

common

Buy: 5Sell: 2

About

• •Grain-type legume — interchangeable with Beans, Peas, Barley, and Oats in recipes
• •Required for Special Meal, Herby Special Meal, and Tart Special Meal (3x each)
• •Also needed for main story quest progression — stockpile early
• •Purchasable from grocers in Hernand and Demeniss towns
• •Growable at Greymane Camp farm after unlocking via faction quest line
• •No gathering tool needed — collect by hand from lentil plants in farmland

Gathering Guide

• •Buy from grocers in Hernand (near the butcher) or Demeniss — cheapest source
• •Grow at Greymane Camp farm — unlock via faction quest 'A rumor in Goldleaf Trading Post'
• •Gather by hand from lentil plants in farmland areas across Hernand and Pailune
• •Vendor stock rotates every 24 in-game hours — check back if sold out
• •Interchangeable with Beans, Peas, Barley, or Oats in any grain-slot recipe
• •Stock at least 9 for all three Special Meal variants (3x each)

Similar Resources

Beans

A grain packed with a nutty flavor and rich nutrients in small, round kernels. Its aroma and taste deepens when boiled or roasted, remaining a beloved staple for a long time. Cultivated in Demeniss.

Peas

Presents round kernels with a soft texture in green or yellow. Spreads a subtle sweetness and nutty flavor when boiled or mashed. Fits various dishes perfectly. Cultivated in Demeniss.

Barley

Grows quickly and stays resilient during poor harvests. Serves as a long-standing staple for farmers during winter. Provides strength through times of hunger. Can be found easily in Hernand, Demeniss, and Pailune.

Oats

Golden, fine kernels are packed in sacks, rich in protein and dietary fiber. Resistant to cold and widely used as a nutritious food, it is popular as horse feed and often seen in sacks.

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