Tanish Seed is a silver-grained spice found in the upland terraces of the Asari Region on VOI 700 D. Its roasted, smoky aroma recalls Earth cumin, but with a sharper mineral bite.

The Native Tribes called it “Tanesh” (“smoke spark”), using it in flatbreads and sacred fire offerings. ExoHumans discovered it added warmth to marinades and doughs, quickly making it a cornerstone of Beta Age bread culture.

• Plant Type: Annual flowering herb
• Height: 60–80 cm
• Seeds: Silvery, oval grains stored in dried pods
• Leaves: Thin and feathery, bitter if eaten raw
• Soil & Climate: Prefers dry upland soils; drought-resistant
• Harvest: Seeds roasted, ground, or steeped in oil

Native Tribes roasted Tanish seeds on hot stones and ground them into sacred pastes, eaten during rites of passage. Smoke from burning Tanish pods was believed to carry prayers skyward.

Settlers folded roasted Tanish seed powder into Lunor Wheat bread doughs and stews. It became a key flavoring in Hope’s bakeries. Marinades for Moka and Hoos often relied on Tanish Seed for its smoky edge.

Under Communardism, Tanish Seed fields were absorbed into the Federal Food Plant. Its distinct smoky bread remained a canteen staple, though stripped of its tribal ritual role.

• Beta Age Hook: A tribe accuses settlers of desecrating sacred Tanish harvests. PCs must mediate or risk bloodshed.
• Gamma Age Hook: A faction seeks rare “wild Tanish” seeds rumored to trigger visions.

• Exohuman Nutrition in the Beta Age
• Exohuman Nutrition in the Gamma Age
• Hope Region
• Federal Food Plant
• Native Tribes