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'''Lavis''' is species of plant from the [[rockbud]] family.{{file ref|rockbuds.jpg|Rockbuds page|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}} It is an important and ancient cereal crop on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|4}}{{book ref|sa1|19}} |
'''Lavis''' is species of plant from the [[rockbud]] family.{{file ref|rockbuds.jpg|Rockbuds page|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}} It is an important and ancient cereal crop on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|4}}{{book ref|sa1|19}} |
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Mature lavis polyps are filled with grains suspended in a sandy material. They are broken open, and the grain is separated from the grit and typically dried for storage.{{file ref|rockbuds.jpg|Rockbuds page|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}} |
Mature lavis polyps are filled with grains suspended in a sandy material. They are broken open, and the grain is separated from the grit and typically dried for storage.{{file ref|rockbuds.jpg|Rockbuds page|post= from [[Shallan's sketchbook]]}} |
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− | There are different strains of lavis. The variety grown in [[Hearthstone]] has polyps that grow larger than a man's head and mature in about four months.{{book ref|sa1|4}} There are smaller, heartier strains that can thrive in regions where the highstorms are stronger. |
+ | There are different strains of lavis. The variety grown in [[Hearthstone]] has polyps that grow larger than a man's head and mature in about four months.{{book ref|sa1|4}} There are smaller, heartier strains that can thrive in regions where the highstorms are stronger.{{book ref|sa2|55}} It is also grown around the warcamps on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa2|54}} |
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+ | When the [[Highstorm]] stops happening, the farmers of [[Tashikk]] started planting lavis, [[tallew]] and [[clema]] during their rest-period.{{book ref|Edgedancer|12}} [[Kaladin]] also comments on this when he travels back to [[Hearthstone]].{{book ref|sa3|5}} |
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+ | [[Hatham]]'s farmers have so far failed to cultivate lavis in [[Urithiru]].{{book ref|sa3|28}} |
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== Culinary Use == |
== Culinary Use == |
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Lavis is a staple food source and is prepared in many ways.{{book ref|sa1|16}} |
Lavis is a staple food source and is prepared in many ways.{{book ref|sa1|16}} |
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− | A common version of [[chouta]] is stuffed with [[flangria]] that has been mixed with ground lavis, formed into small balls, and then battered and fried.{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
+ | A common version of [[chouta]] is stuffed with [[flangria]] that has been mixed with ground lavis, formed into small balls, and then battered and fried.{{book ref|sa2|46}} |
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+ | It can be made into [[kuma]] by crushing it together with spices.{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
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+ | It can be steamed as a side to broths.{{book ref|sa3|6}} |
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+ | It can also be fermented into lavis ale or distilled into [[honu]], a hard liquor.{{book ref|sa1|25}}{{book ref|sa2|81}}{{book ref|sa3|18}}{{book ref|sa3|40}}{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
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+ | == Other uses == |
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+ | The fibres that lavis produces can be used for rudimentary clothing, as seen in [[Dalinar's Visions#The Lake Fortress|Dalinar's Lake Fortress vision]].{{book ref|38}} |
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== Economy == |
== Economy == |
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− | Lavis grain is the basis of the economy in many small towns like [[Hearthstone]].{{book ref|sa1|16}} [[Sebarial]] considers it a lucrative enough crop to include as an important part of the economy he builds in his warcamp on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa2|40}} |
+ | Lavis grain is the basis of the economy in many small towns like [[Hearthstone]].{{book ref|sa1|16}}{{book ref|sa2|5}} [[Sebarial]] considers it a lucrative enough crop to include as an important part of the economy he builds in his warcamp on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa2|40}} The [[Akanny]] region of [[Sadeas princedom]] in which Hearthstone lies is especially fertile for growing both lavis & [[talew]], potentially feeding half of [[Alethakr]] with their yield.{{book ref|sa3|10}} |
Lavis grain typically goes through several merchant middle-men on its way from the farming communities to the cities. By the time people buy it in the city, it usually costs four to five times as much as the farmers sell it for.{{book ref|sa1|27}} |
Lavis grain typically goes through several merchant middle-men on its way from the farming communities to the cities. By the time people buy it in the city, it usually costs four to five times as much as the farmers sell it for.{{book ref|sa1|27}} |
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+ | It was handed out as a ration in [[Kholinar]].{{book ref|sa3|67}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
Revision as of 11:47, 12 July 2019
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Type | Plant |
Used for | Food |
World of Origin | Roshar |
Universe | Cosmere |
Lavis is species of plant from the rockbud family.[1] It is an important and ancient cereal crop on Roshar.[2][3]
Cultivation
Lavis is grown on hillsides across Roshar.
Lavis fields are typically planted in the seasons following the Weeping, when the highstorms are weaker.[2] A mixture of lavis seeds and stumpweight sap is spread across the hillsides. As the dark brown polyps begin to grow, they have to be wormed. Farmers must carefully go over each polyp searching for worm burrows. The worms like sugar, so they can be removed by inserting a reed tipped with sugar into the burrow and pulling it out when the worm latches on. Once the worm is removed, the polyp can be patched with crem. Each field can take weeks to check and it is important to check repeatedly for worms since any worm that is missed results in the loss of the entire polyp. The crop can be fertilized during the worming process.[4]
Mature lavis polyps are filled with grains suspended in a sandy material. They are broken open, and the grain is separated from the grit and typically dried for storage.[1]
There are different strains of lavis. The variety grown in Hearthstone has polyps that grow larger than a man's head and mature in about four months.[2] There are smaller, heartier strains that can thrive in regions where the highstorms are stronger.[5] It is also grown around the warcamps on the Shattered Plains.[6]
When the Highstorm stops happening, the farmers of Tashikk started planting lavis, tallew and clema during their rest-period.[7] Kaladin also comments on this when he travels back to Hearthstone.[8]
Hatham's farmers have so far failed to cultivate lavis in Urithiru.[9]
Culinary Use
Lavis is a staple food source and is prepared in many ways.[4]
A common version of chouta is stuffed with flangria that has been mixed with ground lavis, formed into small balls, and then battered and fried.[10]
It can be made into kuma by crushing it together with spices.[11]
It can be steamed as a side to broths.[12]
It can also be fermented into lavis ale or distilled into honu, a hard liquor.[13][14][15][16][11]
Other uses
The fibres that lavis produces can be used for rudimentary clothing, as seen in Dalinar's Lake Fortress vision.[17]
Economy
Lavis grain is the basis of the economy in many small towns like Hearthstone.[4][18] Sebarial considers it a lucrative enough crop to include as an important part of the economy he builds in his warcamp on the Shattered Plains.[19] The Akanny region of Sadeas princedom in which Hearthstone lies is especially fertile for growing both lavis & talew, potentially feeding half of Alethakr with their yield.[20]
Lavis grain typically goes through several merchant middle-men on its way from the farming communities to the cities. By the time people buy it in the city, it usually costs four to five times as much as the farmers sell it for.[21]
It was handed out as a ration in Kholinar.[22]
Notes
- ↑ a b Rockbuds page from Shallan's sketchbook
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 4#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 19#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 16#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 55#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 54#
- ↑ Edgedancer chapter 12#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 5#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 28#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 46#
- ↑ a b Oathbringer chapter 121#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 6#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 25#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 81#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 18#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 40#
- ↑ Broken reference - Book shorthand incorrect: 38
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 5#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 40#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 10#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 27#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 67#