Unbeknownst to the taller races, there is an untold language of ale that is understood by most dwarves. When a dwarf crafts a brew, great thought and care is taken in the selection of notes that can be experienced in the ale's aroma and flavor. Each subtle nuance communicates a message to the taster of what the brewmaster intended for his or her creation. While there are an endless number of tastes that exist within the realm of available ales, I have chosen to include a mere sample of the most popular flavors of this modern day.
Acetic |
Magical sense. |
May your facial hair tingle whenever magic is near. |
Anise |
Belching power. |
May each belch from your mouth be better than the last. |
Apple |
Motivation. |
You will find renewed vigor as you navigate your way in the twisting tunnels of life. |
Apricot |
Peace of mind. |
Peace of mind will settle upon your soul like the mist of the morning. |
Banana |
Singing ability. |
Your voice shall be a feast upon the ears of all around. |
Barley |
Family wellness. |
Prosperity stands ahead in the road of life for your beloved kin. |
Bitter |
Gem sense. |
The gems beneath the rough shall soon be in sight. |
Bread |
Artistic sense |
Let your eyes see the beauty yet to be coaxed from the stone. |
Brown sugar |
Luck in love. |
Your heart shall soon find the love that it seeks. |
Caramel |
Sweet disposition. |
May your demeanor always be as sweet as this brew. |
Cherry |
Dreams. |
May slumber bring you an endless treasure trove of dreams. |
Chocolate |
Spirituality and holiness. |
Eonak's forge light will shine on you always. |
Cinnamon |
Evening energy. |
The revelry has only just begun with the setting of the sun. |
Clove |
Strong teeth. |
No sinewy meat shall be a match for your fearsome maw. |
Coffee |
General alertness. |
Always shall you notice that which needs to be. |
Coriander |
Good digestion. |
No food stands a challenge to your iron stomach. |
Cream |
Cooking. |
Aromas from your kitchen shall bring kin from both far and wide. |
Dry |
Metallurgy. |
The beauty of a slab shall be ever evoked from your skilled hands. |
Fig |
Sleep. |
Let the blanket of slumber cover you quickly each night. |
Flowers |
Memory. |
Even many years past shall be as clear as day for you. |
Fruity |
Work ethic. |
Thousands of years of dwarven pride flow through you in everything that you do. |
Fungus |
Dark vision. |
Let your eyes see even in the darkest of shadows and times. |
Ginger |
Circulation. |
Fingers and toes be warm and nimble, no matter when or where. |
Grass |
Neighborliness. |
May you always have a good neighbor or friend to share an ale with. |
Herbal |
Keep away bad spirits. |
The spirits of misfortune and woe flee from your home. |
Honey |
Money. |
Let your pockets never be without the comfort of coins. |
Hops |
Wisdom. |
May the age of this ale impart you with the wisdom of its age. |
Lemon |
Healthy beards. |
Your beard shall be as robust and vibrant as this brew. |
Malt |
Drinking capacity. |
May your liver keep up with each drink you take. |
Metallic |
Battle sense. |
May your axe blade be as steadfast and true as your dearest friend. |
Molasses |
Serene demeanor. |
Let all your decisions be made with a head as calm as tavern after closing. |
Moss |
Stonework skills. |
Let your chisel be true in finding the beauty buried within the stone. |
Nutmeg |
Flexibility. |
May your joints be as well greased as a beard after breakfast. |
Nuts |
Writing. |
Each day shall inspire your pen with an overflow of words filled with verve. |
Orange |
Healthy skin. |
Radiant shall be your skin, strong and thick like a foamy brew. |
Peach |
Cold tolerance. |
The chill breath of winter shall never freeze your will or spirit. |
Pear |
General prosperity. |
If you seek fame and fortune, for you, it will surely come to pass. |
Pepper |
Strong muscles. |
No hammer is too heavy for your stalwart hands and arms. |
Pineapple |
Humor. |
Let yours be the first and last laugh at the humor in life. |
Plum |
Good travels. |
Eonak guide your path in all the journeys that you shall take. |
Prune |
General good health. |
Your days shall go without the troubles of sickness or disease. |
Raisin |
Animal bonds. |
Four-legged friends can be as true as those with two legs. |
Roast |
Leadership. |
Even strangers will follow your charge in the darkest of times. |
Rum |
Friendship. |
May you always find a friend wherever your path takes you. |
Salt |
Mining sense. |
The caves hold no secrets for you, veins of gems and metal are as plain as the beard on your face. |
Smoke |
Precognition. |
The misty and ever-changing future parts to reveal a clear path to your eyes alone. |
Soap |
Purity. |
Your soul is as clear and pure as a perfectly cut crystal. |
Sour |
Heat resistance. |
The blistering heat of summer shall never burn your will or spirit. |
Spice |
Enigmatic temperament. |
A mysterious aura will shroud you and obscure your true self like the bushiest of beards. |
Sweet |
Agility. |
Nimbleness and speed are well within your grasp. |
Tannin |
Strong will. |
Determination and a will of iron are the essence of dwarfhood. |
Tobacco |
Sense of smell. |
Let there be no aromatic mysteries that your nose cannot solve. |
Toffee |
Dancing. |
Even heavy dwarven feet can be as light as air when dancing with nary a care. |
Vanilla |
Hair growth. |
Let your stein never be empty nor your pate be bald. |
Wheat |
Good harvests. |
Feel the bounty of Imaera's touch in your stomach and in your fields. |
Wood |
Longevity. |
May you live as long as the stone of the DragonSpine. |
Yeast |
Fertility. |
May your brood grow as fast as the hair on your face. |
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