Clear Spirits
Written by lucious ruby
Herbalist Guild
T he recipe for clear spirits is kept as a secret within the Herbalists Guild. This is partly, to keep folk safe as liquids like this can be dangerous. But it is also the primary source of income for the guild.
The distribution of spirits is heavily controlled by the guild. They only allow certain guild members the privilege of selling spirits to common folk. There are also heavy tariffs on imported alcohol.
Clear spirits are sold based on quality. The more expensive the spirit, the better quality the product.
Clear spirits are used in tinctures, drinks, and medicine.
The spirits are fermented, distilled, purified and stored in key locations throughout the Realm.
Entry for WorldEmber 2024
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Author's Notes
Dear Reader,
Alcohol has been made for eons! But good quality alcohol is fairly new. During medieval times, the process changed from one person to the other and was often dubious. Thankfully, there are quality controlled standards that ensure only the apropriate ingredients go into the mixture
Within the New Realm, there is a class system that seperates good quality from ordinary. The elite consume the spirits that are carefully purified, whereas the poor consumes spirits that are poorly processed with questionable additivies.
For more information regarding the history of alcohol, review the resources below.
Lastly, while the written content of this article is written by me, the artwork is AI generated.
Non-affiliated Resources:
Verified AI generated sources
The History of Alcohol This article discusses the history of alcohol and how it is processed.
Manuscript Studies Alcohol and Alcohol problems This article discusses alcoholism during the medieval era.
Where to Buy
Clear spirits such as vodka, neutral flavoured alcohol, and moonshine can be obtained in most countries. Look for high proof alcohol that is between 45-50% alcohol.