>>6163903Turn 10
> Action 1: Make CheeseWith the success of the mushroom farms and the appearance of hardy new creatures like the Yeti Sloths, the Urotti dwarves shift their focus to bolstering their food stores. In cool, stone-lined cellars beneath Virn-Urdor and Thul-Garuhm, master crafters begin perfecting the art of cheese-making. Drawing milk from mountain goats (and occasionally risking a nip while milking Yeti Sloths), they skillfully curdle and press the cheese before aging it on wooden shelves.
Process & Lore:
Churners’ Circles: Dwarven dairy hands gather around large churns, chanting soft hymns that pay homage to their ancestor gods, seeking a bountiful yield in both flavor and quantity.
Flavors & Experimentation: Some producers rub their cheeses with pale pepper or mushroom extracts, creating varieties with a fiery bite or earthy undertones.
Cultural Importance: Aged cheese quickly becomes a prized delicacy, serving as both a trade good and a winter staple. Families proudly share and trade unique “house cheeses,” sparking friendly rivalries over who can craft the most mouthwatering wheel.
> Action 2: Make WhiskeyIn tandem with cheese-making, renowned dwarven brewers turn their attention to whiskey. Already famed for their potent ales, these artisans see an opportunity to create a spirit that resonates with the kingdom’s robust character.
Process & Lore:
Mash & Fermentation: The dwarves boil grains in water heated by charcoal kilns, creating a mash that ferments over days.
Iron Stills: Forgoing copper, the dwarves employ sturdy iron stills forged in the depths of the hold, adding a unique tang and strong body to the resulting spirit.
Aging in Oak Barrels: Using barrels often carved from logs once gnawed by Yeti Sloths, the whiskey acquires a smoky, faintly wild flavor. Rumors abound of experimental blends incorporating mushroom essences or pale pepper, each offering its own distinct twist.
