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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.
| 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. |