Drinks of

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ale: gorean ale is closer to a Urth honey lager than to an ale or beer. a deep gold in color, and brewed from the grains of Gor and hops imported from Urth in the early years, it is traditionally served in a goblet


~B~

bazi tea: very aromatic tea brewed fresh from bazi leaves. served hot and heavily sugared in three tiny cups (similar to Urth's espresso cups) and drunk in rapid succession. The Bazi Tea serve has great meaning when done correctly.

black wine (Urth Coffee): rich, aromatic, hot drink brewed from the fresh, dark beans grown on the mountains of Thentis. thought to have come from Urth on a slave acquisition run, it is traditionally served with red and yellow sugars and bosk milk, in tiny cups. (see also second slave)

bosk milk: milk from the bosk, it is rich, thick, and sweet.

breeding wine: a sweet beverage which counteracts the effects of slave wine, making a slavegirl fertile. also refered to as second wine. (see slave wine)


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carpet plant: a plant of the rainforest area inland of Schendi, having tendrils that are sometimes used as a source of drinking water.


-K-


ka-la-na wine: a very potent wine, ranging in color from white to gold to golden red. distilled from the fruit of the Ka-la-na tree, the best and sweetest comes from the Plains of Ka-la-na. This drink often symbolizes romantic love and is generally served in a goblet, chilled or at room temperature.

kal-da: A hot drink made of distilled ka-la-na wine and mixed with fruit juices (such as tospit and larma) and hot spices. usually served in a mug like beer, it is considered a peasant drink.


-L-


liana vine: a rainforest plant which can be used as a source of drinking water


-P-


paga (abbr. of Pagar-Sa-Tarna, lit. 'pleasure of the life daughter'): a grain based, distilled hard liquor made from Sa-tarna, it is similar to Urth whiskey and is symbolic of physical love. depending on the preferences of the inn owner, may be thick and a bit chunky, or smooth and clear. It is served warm in a footed bowl in the tradition of Japanese Saki. The slave kneeling in the pleasure slave position touches the bowl first to the slaves heart between her breasts to denote devotion and then to her lips. It is then presented cupped in her hands above her bowed head, eyes lowered in submission.


-S-


sand kaiila milk: reddish and salty. high ferrous sulfate.

second wine: see breeding wine

slave wine: 1)a black, bitter beverage, brewed primarily from sip root, that acts as a contraceptive; its effect is instantaneous and lasts for well over a month. this wine is given a slave by their Master. (see also: breeding wine). 2) watered down sweetened ka-la-na.

sul-paga: alcoholic beverage made from suls; akin to vodka


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ta-wine: a dry wine made from Ta grapes from the Isle of Cos, served at room temperature, or warm, in a tankard or goblet.