Dwarven Language of Ale

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A Mysterious Brew: The Dwarven Language of Ale

By Enkryna Oldvarg-Mithskeller, Brewmaster of the Oldvarg Brewery in Zul Roram.

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.

The Dwarven Language of Ale

Flavor	Meaning	Old Dwarven Saying
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 a 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 temperment.	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.