Tenka

A drink created by Dragonborn to keep themselves awake to continue working.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

This drink gives the person who drank it a boost of energy, allowing them to continue thorough the day without needing sleep.

Manufacturing process

Mash up the Tenka nut and leaf in the mortar and pestle, pouring the crushed remains of both into the Tanka cup. Heat up the water up until boiling in the kettle, then pour the hot water into the Tanka cup. Stir the contents of the drink until neither the remnants of the leaf nor the nut are visible. Wait until cooled for your liking, and drink.

Significance

Tenka has major cultural significance in Dragonborn culture, being seen as their truest form of their intuition, as it was made during their slave times in order to keep them awake and, likewise, keep them alive.

Item type

Consumable, Food / Drink

Rarity

Fairly uncommon in all places outside of Zouswiland.

Weight

A cup is usually about 8.50 ounces

Dimensions

Cups are usually around 3 ¼ to 3 ¾ inches by by 2 to 2 ½ inches in height

Base Price

1 silver piece

Raw materials & Components

Tenka leaf, Tenka nut, hot water. The Tenka leaf is added for it's taste, as the Tenka nut is incredibly bitter, but adds the energy boost.

Tools

A pot, kettle, or cauldron for holding the liquid, mortar and pestle, for mashing the Tenka nut and leaf, a spoon, and a cup for drinking.