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Roteskuzen

Roteskuzen ( Editor's Note: this particular article is not written to format standards for the Runick Legends )

An incredibly thick, bright copper red colored drink that has the energizing and focusing properties of a pitcher of coffee, and intoxicating effect of a bottle of whiskey. Traditionally Roteskuzen is consumed at banquets, before battles, or whenever Gratzians are looking to fight for fun.

Gratzians start drinking Roteskuzen at about age 12, and due to their rather hearty nature it doesn't seem to have any lasting effects on their physiology, however a less robust physiology is likely to suffer from various complications ranging from the worst hangover that they may ever experience, on up to intoxication levels bordering on alcohol poisoning.

The Milling Process

Roteskuzen uses three primary materials for its creation; Thrown Wheat, Cast Copper, and Drawn Crystal. Each created by a Mythic capable with Elemental Earth, the items are essentially grown pure of any possible imperfections. The wheat can then be milled, the copper is ground into ultra fine powder, as is the crystal. Both the copper and crystal dust are then added to a large casting pot and put under heat until the crystal begins to melt into a liquid substance. The purity of the crystal allows it to bond with the copper dust, creating a modified liquid state which allows it to remain fluid at a lower temperature. Once the bonding is completed, this compound is then used to ferment the milled wheat, which is then used as a base for brewing. Once the substance reaches a smooth texture while retaining an opaque, coppery tone, it is ready for chilling and subsequent serving.

Consumption

Because of the involved ingredients, Roteskuzen is comparable to a beer, however it does not accurately classify as alcohol. The inebriation that follows the consumption of Roteskuzen is more akin to heavy metal poisoning than it is actually being drunk. However, because Runicks are relatively more sturdy than human life, this does not seem to be a deterrent. Frequently, Roteskuzen is served unfiltered, which also leads to some of the copper sediment making it into the glass or bottle, much like coffee grounds may be in the bottom of the pot. Despite the harshness of the components, the liquidized crystal does give it a somewhat sweetened edge, removing the overly metallic taste and bitterness that would otherwise be associated with the copper.

For one who is not a frequent consumer of Roteskuzen, the level of toxicity can be very high. Comparatively, one 12 oz serving of Roteskuzen has the toxicity of 4.32 oz of actual alcohol, or 8 oz of whiskey ( 5 1/3 shots ). A traditional serving ( in a glass, not a bottle ) is 22 oz, for 7.92 oz of alcohol, or 14 2/3 oz of whiskey ( Just under 10 shots ).