The pride of Alderbasin is Whisperleaf. A rare liqueur distilled from the ember leaf, a wild coastal flora that only blooms once every two years, after the great spring tide. 

Legend
According to Basin folk, when the Grand Duke’s daughter first fled into exile, she hid in the Basin forests. There, she was offered a small leaf by a child of the Basin folk ‘the Ember leaf’, said to only open under the full moon. The child told her, “This keeps our people alive, it is our spirit.” When the refugees united with the Basin folk, the leaf became a symbol of survival and freedom. 

The Making 

• The leaves are harvested only at night, under the full moon. (after the great spring tide)  

• They are steeped in a base of fermented Basin Root and tide herbs, then aged in casks made from Tidewood, giving the drink its golden shimmer. 

• A single drop of sea-salt is added to each cask. A ritual reminder of the ocean that sustained the people. 

The process is strictly guarded by the Council’s appointed “Keepers of the Whisperleaf”. No one household may hold the entire recipe, instead, each part of the process belongs to a different family line. So that the liqueur can only be made through unity, never by one person alone. 

Taste & Ritual
Ember leaf is floral, slightly salty-sweet, with a warming finish that lingers like fire. It is never drunk alone: tradition requires it to be poured into three cups, honouring the first three leaders of Alderbasin. At festivals, the people share Whisperleaf at the Unity Feast. Each sip symbolizes freedom, resilience, and the bond of the Covenant. 

Meaning behind the liqueur
To drink Whisperleaf is not just to taste a liqueur. It is to remember that Alderbasin was born from survival, and that only together can its people endure. 

Product 

A liqueur made from local special ‘Ember leaves. 

Unique selling points (USPs): 

• Golden colour, made of aged Tidewood. 

• 100% organic and sustainably foraged leaves. 

• Distilled with traditional Alderbasin methods blending science, ritual, and art. 

• Limited each season. 

Price

• Marketed internationally as a luxury product from Alderbasin, a mysterious land known for its craftsmanship and natural wonders. 

• 60 coins (a lot), and only available at local shops that are registered to the Council. 

Place

• At the Unity Feast.  

• At bars. 

• At home. (But never alone!)

Promotion

• One piece of the recipe is with a different family.  

• Stories of the Basin folk. 

• Stands for unity. 

• Packaging: minimalist glass bottle with leaf patterns and the name ‘Alderbasin’, giving a timeless yet mystical feel. 

But there’s another part of the story: a ritual that turns a glass of Whisperleaf into something almost spiritual, The Blossom Oracle. It begins when a small glass of Whisperleaf is poured under soft candlelight. According to custom, you drink it in three sips: 

1. one for remembrance, 

2. one for connection, 

3. and one for destiny. 

When the final sip is taken, tiny ember grains remain at the bottom of the glass. A Seer of Seraphina then reads the patterns they form, interpreting what the flower’s spirit might be trying to tell you. 

The Oracle is performed in Seraphina Salons: small Tidewood pavilions scattered across Alderbasin’s coastal villages. Once a year, during the Night of the Blooming Moon, the readings take place outdoors under the open sky. 

Product

The Blossom Oracle is a cultural ritual built around Whisperleaf, Alderbasin’s signature liqueur made from the rare Ember Leaf. It’s a sensory experience combining taste, symbolism, and tradition where the leftover blossom grains in each glass are read by trained Seers.
 

Unique selling points: 

• Crafted from Whisperleaf, a rare, moon-harvested liqueur. 

• Combines artisan distilling with spiritual storytelling. 

• Each session offers a personal prophecy based on ancient tradition. 

• Limited availability tied to natural blooming cycles. 

Place

• Seraphina Salons: small, candlelit pavilions in coastal villages, each run by a local Seer family. 

• Night of the Blooming Moon Festival: outdoor moonlit readings held once a year. 

• Select international venues during cultural exhibitions or Whisperleaf brand events. 

Price

• A premium cultural and spiritual experience reflecting the craftsmanship of Whisperleaf and the heritage of the Basin folk. 

• Standard Reading: 1 glass + 20-minute interpretation = 40 coins 

• Deluxe Ritual: souvenir bottle + handwritten prophecy + 30-minute session = 70 coins 

• Night of the Blooming Moon Edition: outdoor reading + communal Whisperleaf toast = 50 coins 

Promotion

Visual tone: soft golds, twilight blues, and floral motifs 
Tagline: “Drink the blossoms. Hear the whisper. Read your destiny.” 

Promotion channels: 

• Storytelling videos and short films featuring Seers performing readings. 

• Collaborations with artisan tourism, luxury wellness retreats, and cultural festivals. 

• The Route of Seraphina: a travel experience tracing the origins of Whisperleaf and the Oracle. 

• Branded keepsakes: perfumed candles, illustrated grain-pattern postcards, limited-edition Whisperleaf bottles.