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Tarsk is found upon the golden plates of Ubars, amongst the triumphs of their chefs, as well as on the simple wooden trenchers of peasants. - (Renegades of Gor, Chapter 24, Sentence #733)

To be likened to such a beast, or to be gambled for with such a device, low denomination or not, one bearing its image, is not to be construed as a compliment. In defense of the tarsk, however, it is a major Gorean food animal, and a disease amongst tarsks, or a driving off of such herds, has ruined many Gorean economies. Too, it might be noted that the meat, in most cuts, is tender and savory, and it can be prepared in dozens of ways. Tarsk is found upon the golden plates of Ubars, amongst the triumphs of their chefs, as well as on the simple wooden trenchers of peasants. Too, dried tarsk strips in a warrior's kit have sustained armies for days. In my view too harsh is the lowly reputation of the humble tarsk. It well deserves its coin, whether of copper or silver. - (Renegades of Gor)