Kara

Kara trees are rough-barked, fruit-bearing plants that grow to a height of 40 feet or more. The resin from its branches and leaves can irritate bare flesh.

The fruit of the kara tree, which can be picked throughout the summer, is fist-sized and squarish. When unripe it spotted with yellow and putrid-tasting, causing severe cramps if eaten. When ripe, it is red-spotted, chewy, and somewhat sweet, and forms a staple for many people.

Spiced, stewed kara-fruit is shared in rituals to Heironeous.

In other media

In Rose Estes' novel Master Wolf, kara "beans" can be used to make a fragrant "coffee" (page 91).

Bibliography

• Estes, Rose. Master Wolf. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1987.

• Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.

• Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.