The Art of the Arcane Aperitif & The Cocktail Guide of the Realms

Mixology for Your D&D 5th Edition Campaigns!

Overview

Are your adventurers tired of plain old ale? Do they crave something... more? Elevate your Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition game with The Art of the Arcane Aperitif and The Cocktail Guide of the Realms! This dual-pack offers a comprehensive system for crafting magical and mundane cocktails, bringing the refined (and often chaotic) art of mixology directly to your tabletop.

Inspired by the precision and passion of "How to Drink" and infused with the grit of a seasoned Half-Orc bartender, these resources provide everything you need to shake up your campaigns.

What's Included?

This bundle provides two essential PDF documents:

1. The Art of the Arcane Aperitif: Cocktail Crafting in D&D 5e
   • Full Crafting Mechanics: A robust, easy-to-integrate system for creating cocktails in D&D 5e. Learn about required proficiencies (Brewer's Supplies, Alchemist's Supplies), essential tools (the Mixologist's Kit), and the various categories of ingredients, from common spirits to rare magical components.
   • Detailed Process: Step-by-step guidance on researching recipes, gathering ingredients, the blending process (with Intelligence checks for success and glorious failure), and even the art of presentation (Charisma checks!).
   • Dynamic Effects: Guidelines for creating unique, temporary effects for your concoctions, blending alchemical and magical properties into potent brews.
   • Consequences of Failure: What happens when things go wrong? Embrace the "How Not To Drink" moments with humorous (and sometimes inconvenient) mishaps.
   • Mastering the Craft: Rules for learning new recipes, inventing signature cocktails, and even acquiring a "Portable Bar of Holding"!
2. The Cocktail Guide of the Realms: By Greg, Half-Orc Bartender
   • In-World Tome: A delightful, in-character book penned by Greg, a gruff, no-nonsense Half-Orc bartender with a surprising passion for mixology. This guide is perfect to drop directly into your game as an actual in-world item your players can discover.
   • Greg's Signature Concoctions: Includes detailed recipes for three of Greg's personal favorites, each with unique ingredients, precise preparation instructions, and flavorful D&D-themed effects:
     • The "Owlbear Old Fashioned": For feeling unbreakable and growing coarse body hair.
     • The "Faerie Fire Fizz": To make your enemies glow and light up the night.
     • The "Mind Flayer Martini": A chilling mental stimulant (with a side of psychic whispers).
   • Tales of Disaster: Greg's candid (and often hilarious) accounts of what happens when you "screw up" a drink, from the "Goblin Gag" to the "Greased-Up Gnoll."
   • Authentic Voice: Experience the meticulous yet gruff personality of a seasoned bartender who demands respect for the craft.

Why You Need This!

• Enhance Roleplaying: Give your characters a new skill to master, adding depth and unique interactions to your campaign.
• Unique Encounter Opportunities: Ingredient hunts, mixology contests, tavern brawls fueled by potent brews – the possibilities are endless!
• Player Agency: Empower your players to craft their own solutions to problems, be it a buff before a boss fight or a social lubricant for a diplomatic encounter.
• Lore Expansion: Integrate delightful new lore and magical items into your world.
• Inspired by the Best: A loving homage to the precision and humor of "How to Drink," tailored for the fantasy realm.

Perfect for:

• Dungeon Masters looking for fresh mechanics and engaging downtime activities.
• Players who love crafting, roleplaying, and finding creative solutions.
• Anyone who enjoys a good drink – even if it's just in a fantasy setting!

Grab Your Shaker and Get Brewing!

Download The Art of the Arcane Aperitif & The Cocktail Guide of the Realms today and transform your D&D sessions into a master class in fantasy mixology!

Credits:

A huge thank you to the incredible team behind Dungeons & Dragons for creating such a rich and inspiring world! And of course, immense gratitude to Greg and Meredith of "How to Drink" for their fantastic work and for sparking the creativity for these unique mechanics and the "Cocktail Guide of the Realms." Finally, a big thank you to all our readers for diving into this fun concept with us! We hope you and your players enjoy these concoctions in your own campaigns.