chazzanuts

Chazzanuts are a fictional edible seed described in fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing games. In these settings, they are produced by the chazzan tree and valued for their nut-like flavor and versatile texture.

They are typically about 1.2 to 1.8 centimeters long, with a hard, glossy shell and a pale tan kernel. When roasted, the flavor is described as a cross between chestnut and almond, with hints of vanilla.

In fiction, chazzan trees are native to warm, humid regions such as the Verdant Archipelago. Fruit ripens annually, with harvest in late autumn. After picking, the shells are dried and the kernels may be roasted, salted, or pressed for oil.

Chazzanuts appear in desserts, breads, and spice blends within their fictional cuisine. They are also used in ceremonial offerings and as a valuable trade good, with merchants transporting them along coastal routes to coastal cities and inland markets.

The name chazzanuts appears in multiple languages across these settings, but there is no standardized etymology. This article documents a fictional concept as it is used in imagined worlds.