Drog the Dwarf Ep 1: It Begins...

*sweet dwarf pixel art created by Ronin for Drog the Dwarf stories

It Begins…

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a dwarf named Drog. Drog was a talented mead maker who had inherited his family's mead business. His mead was renowned throughout the land, and people came from far and wide to taste it.

What about this mead?

Drog's mead was simply exquisite. It had a rich, golden hue and a heady aroma that filled the air with the scent of honey, fruit, and spice. The taste was even better than the smell, with a perfect balance of sweetness and complexity that lingered on the tongue long after each sip.

The mead was smooth and silky, with just the right amount of carbonation to give it a lively, effervescent quality. The flavors were perfectly melded, with notes of honey, apricot, cinnamon, and clove all coming together in a harmonious symphony of taste.

Every sip was a revelation, a journey through a world of flavor that left one feeling satisfied, content, and highly drunk. It was no wonder that Drog's mead was famous throughout the kingdom, and that people would travel from far and wide just to taste it.

The mead had a unique quality that was hard to put into words. It was more than just a drink, it was an experience. It spoke of Drog's passion for his craft, his love of his ingredients, and his commitment to creating something truly special.

In short, Drog's mead was simply the best. It was a testament to his skill as a mead maker, and a testament to the power of good ingredients, hard work, and a little bit of humor thrown in for good measure.

The Mead Process

Drog was famous throughout the kingdom of Nonnish for his delicious mead. But what most people didn't know was that Drog had a secret process for making his mead would make the hardest stoic grin.

First, Drog would gather all the honey he needed for his mead. But instead of carefully measuring it out and adding it to the mixture, he would simply dump it all in a giant vat and then jump into the vat himself. He would then proceed to swim around in the honey, mixing it with his hairy dwarf hands and feet until it was thoroughly blended.

Next, Drog would add the other ingredients to the vat, including various fruits and spices. But instead of mixing them together with a spoon or whisk, Drog would use his battle axe to cut the fruit into small chunks, then a giant mallet to smash everything together. He would pound and smash the ingredients until they were completely pulverized, all while shouting out various battle cries and insults to his ingredients.

Once the ingredients were thoroughly mixed, Drog would then let the mixture ferment in a secret location for several weeks. Now instead of using traditional barrels or containers, Drog would bury the vat in the ground and let it sit there for the entire fermentation process.

Finally, when the mead was ready, Drog would unearth the vat and pour the mead into large barrels for storage. Instead of using a spigot or a ladle, Drog would simply stick his face into the barrel and drink straight from it, all while letting out a loud "GULP" with each mouthful.

Despite the hilarity of his process, Drog's mead was beloved throughout the kingdom. People would come from far and wide just to taste it, and they would leave with a smile on their faces and a belly full of delicious mead.

And while his process may have been unconventional, it was a testament to Drog's unique personality and his passion for his craft.

Well that’s enough for now, probably more than you wanted to know or really cared to. Keepin it short.

…continued in Drog the Dwarf Ep 2: Battle Axe

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