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Tucked in a sun-warmed corner of the Lower City near the edge of Eastway, Distant Shores is a beloved fixture for those seeking a taste of far-off Chult. Run by Tendai and Khennen Shore, a warm-hearted and hardworking couple, the shop specializes in imported dried meats, exotic spices, and traditional cookware sourced directly from Port Nyanzaru—where Tendai’s family maintains close trade ties. Their pre-mixed spice assortments and authentic recipes have found their way onto many a patriar’s table, elevating Chultan cuisine from curiosity to culinary trend. Though their business flourishes, the Shores remain resolutely humble, more focused on community and family than coin. However, their growing renown has drawn interest from larger merchants and syndicates eager to buy them out or brand their goods—offers they’ve declined with polite but firm smiles.

The scent of cinnamon, cumin, and clove wafts from the open shutters of Distant Shores, mingling with the salty air of the harbor district. Clay pots and woven baskets brim with sun-dried meats and colorful spice sachets, hanging from carved wooden racks etched with Chultan patterns. Inside, the shop glows in amber lanternlight, its shelves lined with hand-labeled jars, polished cooking tools, and recipe scrolls written in both Common and Chultan. A painted mural of Port Nyanzaru’s jungle-framed skyline stretches along the back wall, vibrant with parrots and market scenes. Tendai, clad in a saffron wrap, hums as she blends fresh spice mixes, while Khennen offers passersby free samples with a storyteller’s flair. The shop feels not just like a market stall—but like a bridge between worlds.