
Oats
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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.
grain
Bare Hands
common
About
- •Common grain — interchangeable with wheat, barley, or lentils in all recipes
- •Accepted in any recipe that calls for Grains (12 cooking recipes total)
- •Doubles as horse feed — use directly from inventory to restore mount stamina
- •Sold at grocer shops in every major town across Pywel
- •Gathered by hand from farmland areas — no tool required
- •Key ingredient for Renee's Request quest (Fish Porridge in Hernand)
Gathering Guide
- •Buy from any grocer in town — Hernand grocer near the butcher is the earliest source
- •Alden the Provisioner in Hernand City stocks oats alongside other cooking ingredients
- •Gather by hand from oat fields in farmland areas across Hernand and Demeniss
- •Grow at Greymane Camp farm after unlocking Kamu via 'A rumor in Goldleaf Trading Post'
- •Dispatch missions from camp can return grain supplies including oats
- •Stock extra for horse feed — oats restore mount stamina without buying stable feed
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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.

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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.
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Last updated: March 2026