Drink: Sweetmoss Sip

Sweetmoss Sip is one of the most widely consumed and fondly regarded brews in the City of Or. Light, green, and deceptively simple, its easy earthy tone gives way to a sweetness that seems to disappear just as it lingers. Though not the strongest or most complex of Or’s brews, it is often the most remembered.

Known equally for its taste and its tale, Sweetmoss Sip has become a symbol of unexpected unity and the joy of shared craft.

Description

• Colour: Pale green with golden flecks in certain light
• Flavour: Earthy, smooth, mildly sweet with a fading floral finish
• Mouthfeel: Light, slightly herbal
• Ideal Pairing: Mushroom soup, pickled roots, or nothing at all

Unlike most festival brews, Sweetmoss is calm, communal, and comforting—a drink that invites conversation, not combat.

Origins

The true origin of Sweetmoss Sip is a story still debated in taverns and workshops across the city. What is generally agreed upon is this:

A young gnomish brewer—name now lost to boast and rumour—was taught the fundamentals of orcish brewing by an aging orc veteran who had once walked from the far side of the Asara Plate. The two worked together on a shared batch to commemorate their long journey and shared survival.

The gnome, interpreting the recipe "creatively," introduced moss-filtering, herbal sweetness, and a fermentation adjustment that horrified traditionalists and delighted everyone else. The resulting green ale was served at a small street gathering, and from there, its fame spread district by district, mug by mug.

Cultural Significance

Sweetmoss Sip is more than a beverage—it is a quiet celebration of collaboration between two cultures often seen as opposites: the pragmatic orcs and the eccentric gnomes.

It is now a staple in:

• Hearthring taverns
• Election Festival stalls
• Orinite homes of every shape and size

Many taverns serve it with a side of bread and a story. No two versions of the story match.

Notable Mentions

• Often used in initiation toasts at craft guilds
• Common at peacemaking feasts and shared post-debate meals
• Known as the "Green Gentle" in some parts of Gutterbrew Alley