ANISE SEED (sold by the vial)

ANISE SEED
(VIAL): 1 gp
Because of the strong aroma, sprinkling it on the ground stops dogs and other smell-based tracking creatures for 1d4+1 hours from being able to follow your scent. A successful save vs. poison lets trained creatures resume pursuit after 1d4+1 turns. Unlike a Bag of Ball Bearings or Caltrops, once the seeds have been used, they cannot be reacquired or picked back up, because they are already loosing both their flavor and their usefulness.

The flavor and aroma of its seeds have similarities with some other spices and herbs, such as star anise, fennel, liquorice, and tarragon. It is widely cultivated and used to flavor food, candy, and alcoholic drinks, especially around the Cormanthor.

Source: Aurora's Whole Realms Catalog p. 19

Notes: Source: Aurora's Whole Realms Catalog p. 19, Social, Detection, Movement, Utility, Exploration, Combat, Deception, Consumable