Regional Beverages

Eldor

(1-7)

Brews

Mondun Brew - A rich ale made of Barley and Hops from the middle lands of eldor. It is flavored with a regional flower. It has a typical dwarven taste, bitter and hoppy, and and I high alcohol content

Honeysuckle Porter - This brew produced in Mondun has a rich flavor and deep color. The Almost black tone to the beer hides its secretively sweet texture. Favored by the halflings of Mondun the Honeysuckle porter is imported across the world as a favored Eldorian drink.

Bufo - Is a generic term for a poison laced brew that is common to the Orc Lands and Swamps of Eldor. It is favored by many in Ash Fall imported from the Marshes of Eldor where they are brewed. It is also a favorite of Goblins, and other Monstrous Humanoids who receive an improved buzz from the laced drink.

Icecap Ale - By repeatedly partially freezing this brew and removing the ice, the alcoholic content of Icecap Ale is forced up to ten times that of normal ale. This ale additionally boosts the strength and fortitude of the drinker but at a price of fatigue and memory loss greater than for a normal hangover.

Spirits

Burbulr’s Brew - Dwarven absinthe brewed with Eldorian Wormwood laced with a magic flower by the name of “Spell Bright” that grants the drinker detect alignment, when consumed in large quantities.

White Walk - Fermented mountain berries this liqueur is sweet but dangerous, taking on a deep purple hue the drink goes down easier than water on a hot day. The name comes from the tendency of foolish travelers who have had one too many to wander out into the snow ridges of Frost Crest.

Baijiu - Baijiu is a clear drink usually distilled from sorghum. Its taste is corrosive and has to be acquired.

Homeland

(8-14)

Brews

Blue Barley Stout - A staple in Grain Sea and a favorite of Halflings, the most famous brew is served in the Green Dragon Tavern on the shores of the Amber river.

Amber River Lager - Made with the water of the Amber river and brewed with apples and caramel the Ale is slightly sweet and is highlighted by its deep red color. This beer is imported around Eldor and considered a delicacy.

Moonslake - Minty halfling drink. Alcoholic apple cider that's been mixed with water in which crushed mint has been boiled, then strained out again. Cool taste, humans don't like the aftertaste.

Cheese Rind Cider - This is named because it is bright orange like a waxy cheese rind and tastes really good accompanied by cheese. It is actually made from carrot juice and flavoured with strong apples.

Spirits

Nighthawks Revenge - Based on the short novel “Flight of the Nighthawk” the drink is a deep blue color and is incredibly strong. The Halflings of the homeland predominantly use it as a cooking ingredient but also to give an extra kick to their personal brews.

Vjarik - Strong spirit distilled in the Rose Spine. It is made in enough quantity for the barrels to be used for fuelling ring defences around villages called fire moats, burning with a blue flame. It is also used from flasks to clean wounds.

Homely Brandy - A spirit designed by the halflings of the Homeland to make wine “better” this liquor is made by distilling wine.

Akyran

(15-21)

Brews

Bread Ale - This slop like brew is specifically designed to keep slaves alive and is not considered tasty by any stretch of the imagination. The use for it in other countries however, as a food alternative has become known to some brewers and the barrels are delivered throughout the shipping lanes of the Southern Isles to keep crews from malnutrition. One pint of Bread Ale is the equivalent of a single meal.

Juniper Mead - Made from the berries of juniper trees and honey the brew is sweet and enjoyable. It is produced in the southern areas of Akyran and is a prefered late night drink to have while caravaning through the desert.

Liquid Mana - Brewed in the heat of the desert the drink is rather mysterious and is considered a rare deliciously amount the non desert dwelling people. It is brewed predominantly by Janni who keep the secrets to its brew. Drinking it resupplies the user with one extra spell per day.

Spirits

Pulque - Made from the sap of the Agave plant this fermented brew as a potent taste and smell. Its texture and color has also contributed to its less flavorful nickname “Desert Semen”

Tequila - Made from the blue agave plant this strong spirit is produced mainly in Acadia and is a preferred over the eastern style Pulque.

Iron Wash - Originally alchemized to keep iron from rusting in the desert, some shameless sap eventually drank it and discovered some of its unique properties. The liquor is still used to remove rust, however it is also useful in purging poison and disease from a humanoid body. The cost is great however as the drink must be consumed in almost lethal doses to have the intended effect. Take 2d6 damage but cure disease

Maull - A distilled mix of berries and fruits mixed with blood it is detestable to most civilized races however to the Gnolls this brew is common place. Made out of whatever is at hand Maull is considered the best drink for the Gnoll because other alcohols don't “smell good enough”. Non-monstrous humanoids are sickened when drinking the slop.

Kaldun

(22-29)

Brews

Boulderhead Bock - it is a malty ale known for a thick and creamy froth. The additional effect of this brew is to numb pain.

Southern Blonde - Is sold throughout the south but is brewed in the Fjords. Its unique taste of snowberry and malt makes it attractive to every standard of drinker.

Posca - Vinegar mixed with water to make it drinkable. It is mostly drunk by poor soldiers and slaves when water is not safe to drink.

Black Wine - The deep red wine is fermented from a black grape found along the water of the Lake Lands.

Mulsum - A white or red wine deluged with sweet honey and left to brew for several years. Mulsum is enjoyed all across Elsvyr and is frequently exported. It is by far the most purchased drink Kaldun and is also a favorite of the Emperor.

Spirits

Fire Whisky - A liquor distilled from wood grain whiskey is treated with a flavoring of alchemical fire. The liquid itself is in a perpetual state of burning and while swallowed it continues to warm the body. The whiskey grants the drinker Cold DR 5 and produces a 1d6 Fire cone when shot.

Calda - A distilled and heated wine mixed with spices it is usually served hot and is predominantly consumed in the cold winters in southern Kaldun. It is considered a holiday time drink but is quite expensive and is only consumed by those who can afford it's pretty price of 10 gp.

Gin - a staple made of juniper berries from the north, this simple beverage is found throughout the world but most of it is made in Elsvyr. Originally it was designed as an herbal remedy but became a pleasure drink once its alcoholic properties were truly realized.

Southern Isles

(30-36)

Brews

Tepache - is a low-alcohol brew, found in tropical climes, that is made from beer, pineapple, sugar and cinnamon; sometimes other tropical fruits are used in place of the pineapple. The mixture is fermented together and the resulting brew is served cold with chilli powder.

Island Pale Ale - Brewed with an increased amount of hops and flavored lightly with coconut milk IPA’s are popular in Remrick and Eldor.

Manguasa - Made from fermented mangos, this cider like creation has a sweeter and smoother taste than the dry ciders of Leosi. It is frequently flavored with other tropical fruits the highlight of which is dragon fruit when available.

Spirits

Rock Bottom Rum - Brewed in the distillery on Spear’s Head the rum is considered a last resort for the poor man. The rum while brewed using cane sugar is also laced with an sea urchin venom known as “Deep Sleep” while the dose is too small to cause harm the drink when taken in reasonable amounts leads to a lethargic drunken stupor.

Arrack - It is a distilled alcoholic spirit made from the fermented sap of coconut flowers, sugar cane, grain (e.g., red rice) or fruit. It is known to be popular in Eldor where a strong flavoured version is offered.

Oklehao - Distilled from the root of the ti plant, this sweet but powerful drink began production after the Eldorian introduction of distilling processes. Before this the root was used as a sweetener with only slight alcoholic properties.

Heavenly Awa - This native drink is made from a root which has hallucinogenic properties. Once distilled, the root becomes more potent and als gains alcoholic properties. Operating much like absinthe this drink creates hallucinations allowing the drinker to see into the plane of dreams.

Great Barrier

(37-39)

Brews

Meadow Green - This lager is dark and slightly green tinted. It is actually made with scented grass as an added ingredient. It is popular amongst Minotaurs.

Barrier Brew - Brewed in the mountains of Elsvyr Barrier Brew is a light ale that tends to have a chocolaty tinge to it. It has a high alcohol content and is drunk mostly by the dwarves dwelling along the Great Barrier.

Spirits

Snowdrift - This type of brandy is often found in a climbers or adventurer's kit when they are venturing to cold climates. It is said that a small nip of this will ward off frostbite. It does not have any more effect than any other type of brandy but the makers of this drink are not in a hurry to disprove the myth.

Remrick

(40-44)

Brews

Fishwark Ale - This brew is made from fermenting kelp and barley together to form a sickly salty brew that is favored especially by gillmen and sealelves.

Remshire IPA - Brewed on mainland Remshire this IPA lacks the coconut flavors of the Southern Isles and instead substitutes it for lemon.

Redwall - A deep colored beer with a light head and smooth texture highlighted by a coffee like flavor.

Ocean Foam - A strange type of drink brewed by people who live on or next to the sea.It contains seaweeds of various kinds as a key flavouring ingredient. Due to this it is quite salty.

Spirits

Birdperson Burbon - Brewed in the Tangy Tengu Tavern of Stonecity this whisky has the tendency to give people courage, but few use it in constructive ways.

Leosi

(45-55)

Brews

Red wine - Rouge Solein Chateaux, Cabernet Soliel, Rolle Capitale

White wine - Dame du Blanc, Dame du Lavande, Dame du Pomme

Pliez Ale - A light and simple beer, it is also called Pliezner or Pilsner through translation.

Black Mount Porter - Named after the great mountain of Leosi, Black Mount Porter is a darker porter width a deep oatey taste and the slightest hint of orange amount a hoppy build.

Graveyard Cider - A scrumpy brewed in Pliez this alcoholic cider is potent and incredibly sweet. It's name comes from the brewery which is built on an ancient graveyard outside Pliez, some say the stuff is brewed by ghosts.

12th Barrel Mead - Made from fermented honey this sweet brew is made as a delicacy in Leosi. This drink is incredibly valuable due to the fact that only the 12th barrel of any batch is actually used since “12 is a lucky number”. All the other barrels are mixed back into the distillery to make the mead all the more potent.

Spirits

Vermouth - Made from the botched batches of wine from any of the wineries in the country the barrels are then delivered To Vermouth Spirits where the wine is distilled and and flavored with botanicals.

Longguo

(56-60)

Brews

Cloudy Sky Cider - Pale and cloudy there are always apple bits in the bottom of the glass and the drink gets rather thick near the end of the barrel.

Shayla - Brewed from the berries of a very poisonous plant if prepared incorrectly this wine can be very harmful however if brewed by a master brewer it is dark purple in colour and very rich in taste.

Royal Decree - Occasionally also known as the Dragons Decree this cider is made by a tribe of Kobolds under the orders of their dragon patron. The dragon was dismayed to find that his small tribe were digging into very dangerous caverns in search of tribute and getting themselves killed. Instead the dragon researched spells which allowed the kobolds to grow apple trees in a specially dug out cavern and make cider as tribute instead while the excess is sold.

Spirits

Rice wine - Mijiu - This alcoholic drink is much like the Shimanese Sake.

Baijiu - A white liquor made from sorghum this liquor is the most popular drink in the world. It is consumed in mass by Longren and also seen as a exotic drink in other parts of the world.

Gurinshima

(61-63)

Brews

Purple Fire - This is an exotic drink which although it is not alcoholic it contains small red chillies and sweetened by the nectar and petals from a blue flower. If you obtain a bottle it will still have whole chilli inside. The longer the bottle is left to stand the spicier the drink becomes. Some collectors will pay well for a very old bottle of this drink.

Spirits

Dragons Breath Vodka - While not the best quality vodka by far it’s spicy flavourings draw people to it. The spicy kick makes a shot of this vodka taste far stronger than it actually is and there are different varieties each named after a type of dragon with varying levels of spice.

Sake - Made using Koji mold, rice, and pure water, this potent alcohol is popular mostly in Shima where the drink is a staple. You

Kalunmakra

(64-67)

Brews

Gribbles Downfall - This magical ale is named because of its unique properties. For one hour after it is drunk the drinker cannot teleport or be teleported by force unless the person casting the spell is very skilled. This was used to outsmart a thief called Gribble who unwisely drank some while robbing a house and found to his shock he could no longer use his teleportation amulet to escape.

Tavern Pudding - This "drink" is so thick that when it is ready you don’t pour a pint of it instead you cut a slice off the loaf. It varies in quality between different recipes a fine version may be served with a liquor poured on top which slowly turns its consistency to something resembling yoghurt while a poor version may simply be eaten in a sandwich

Spirits

Beggars Brandy - Made from cabbages in locations were cabbages are plentiful. While fermenting this brew smells very very bad and sometimes a hut for the fermentation barrels will be built a little way from a settlement.

Rust Monster Moonshine - This red and bitty dwarven moonshine has to be served in specially reinforced tankards for the full taste, it has been rumoured some people have use it to melt metal which is how it gained its name.

Sever

(68-70)

Brews

Angel Malt - The hops of this this pure white beer are rumoured to have originated from the celestial realms, the equipment and ingredients are traditionally blessed and cleansed with holy water before brewing. Many churches with less strict rules on alcohol often trade in this as a way of raising funds.

Spirits

Drinking Cloud - This expensive magical spirit looks like a small cloud or fog in a narrow bottle. When opened it slowly trails upwards in filling a small area with an intoxicating cloud but if the bottle is smashed the whole cloud is released at once. It has been used in large doses by adventurers to make monsters too drunk to fight and in tiny discreet doses it can be used to liven up dull noble parties.

Vodka - A potato based alcohol that is mostly just water and ethanol this drink is used as a foundation for other drinks around Xifang.

Oteria

(71-75)

Brews

Volcano Sputter - This beer is made by drying the malt to make the beer over open lava (though some less ambitious brewers settle for a kiln or open fire) which imparts an unusual smoky taste in the finished brew. Creatures who normally live in such conditions can sometimes be found overseeing the drying process even if the actual brewing is done elsewhere.

Merry Frog - This cheaply made drink is served with some local herbs floating on the top and a very greasy sausage in the mug. It is foul but the locals call it a delicacy as way to sell terrible beer and sausages to fools and strangers.

Pombe Tembo - Traditional Oterian beer, this drink has numerous recipes and is different in every tribe.

Spirits

Seabeast Poison - Found mostly in coastal taverns this mixture is almost black, it is said the original recipe did indeed contain juice from the poison sacks of a rare sea creature. Since this creature is apparently hard to find and often changes from tale to tale the modern recipe certainly does not contain it any more.

Palm wine - A thick drink made from palm root this drink is not very powerful but has a pleasant earthy taste

Mixed Drinks

(76-91)

Bathtub Brew - This drink varies from region to region and pub to pub, it contains whatever the brewer wants to add and is made by amateur brewers so may still contain fruit pips or be barely alcoholic.

Orc Kragg - Very powerful, nauseates non-goblinoids. Popular among orcs and goblinoids.

Goblin Thudrud - Has the "taste and smell of a rotting cow that caught fire." Goblinoids and some barbarians like it.

Frenzywater - Extremely potent. Bottle may sometimes spontaneously burst into flame if left in sunlight. Might cause a berserker rage.

Bilgwater Surprize - A cheap favorite of the unlucky of Draugr, it is made from the leftover dregs of whatever other drinks the bartender has made recently. It costs only 1cp.

Damsel in Distress - White Wine and pomegranate juice. This drink costs 6 sp each.

Dark and Stormy - Costing 2sp, this cocktail is made from ginger beer, dark rum, and a slice of lime.

Half a Doubloon - Made by mixing dark rum, orange liqueur, and apple juice. In Arch Cove this drink costs 5 sp.

Island Dream - A drink sold to visitors to Arch Cove, this drink is made with absinthe and fruit. The absinthe and strong alcohol make the visitor a easy target for locals. Because of this, it costs 1 gp.

Kiss of the Mantis - A spicy drink, made from vodka, tomatoes, pepper, and some other vegetables. Legend states that the additional secret ingredient is blood of a fiendish giant praying mantis. A glass costs 1 gp.

Lisken's Medicinal Tonic - Lisken's Medicinal Tonic is normally used as a relief for insomnia or as a gentle sedative but, for 10 gp per cup, halflings will purchase this alcoholic drink to slow and quiet themselves down in a more pronounced fashion; it has no such strong effect on other races.

Rumboozle - This strong cocktail is served warm and contains rum, wine, ale, eggs, sugar and spices.

Rusty Cutlass - Herb liqueur mixed with whiskey and honey from Ilizmagorti. A rusty cutlass costs 8 cp.

Three Salts and a Dog - A drink served in a glass with a salted rim, a three salts and a dog consists of Whiskey, brandy, tequila, rum and costs 4 sp.

Three Sheets - Served similarly to three salts and a dog, a three sheets is made by mixing at least three different types of rum and costs 6 cp.

Whore's Breakfast - Costing a silver piece, a whore's breakfast is a mug of ale with a shot of rum dropped in it. This is topped off with a tomato wedge garnish.

Otherworld Drinks

(92-100)

Poitin - Poitin is a potent potato liquor favored by leprechauns. The drink has magical properties, allowing mortals to see fey and other denizens of the Wilds free of illusions and plainly visible for an hour after drinking. This inevitably attracts the ire of hostile fey, much to the leprechauns' delight. It is also exceptionally strong, and those who drink of it rarely remember their experiences

Viperwine - A drink that demons enjoy, but is lethal to other humanoids. Sometimes humanoids will take an antidote before drinking it to avoid the lethal effects.

Malefic Mead - Made in an Abyssal brewery, lethal to non-demons. On a successful saving throw, the drinker will be violently ill or roaring drunk for extended periods of time.

Arborean Wine - (130 gp/bottle) Made from giant grapes from The Wilds. This intoxicates people twice as fast as normal wine.

Yellow Wurm Stout - Liquor made from soul larvae

Astral Mead - A sweet sparkling beverage that restores the body. A flask has the nutritional value of full day's worth of food and water. For 12 hours you have a +2 to endurance checks and gain extra hit points when healing.

Sonata Wine - You cannot describe the scent or taste of this wine, which fills your head with beautiful music. For 1 hour you have a beautiful singing voice

Oathbeer - (3,000 gp) Dwarves drink this as part of a ceremony to seal a pact, or as a sign of friendship and devotion. All involved swear an oath before a priest, shed blood into the beer, and the cup passed around. Oathbeer binds the drinkers to the oath, as long as they partake of their own free will. Violating the pact brings a curse upon the oathbreaker.

Poltergeist - This comes from a brewery which is haunted by a great number of ghosts and phantoms. The owner is a necromancer and sometimes gets them to work making the beer, this has the strange side effect that horrified faces

constantly swirl in the foam at the top of the beer. Many taverns who dare to serve it add a little holy water to each pint to prevent the rumoured cases of ghost possession amongst drinkers who have passed out from intoxication.