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Cursed Cocktails
When life gives you lemons, squeeze them into a stiff drink and stir.
After twenty years defending the frozen north against some of the most dangerous threats in the nine kingdoms, Rhoren “Bloodbane” has finally earned his retirement. While the blood mage's service to the realm may have ended, burning veins and aching joints remain, and Rhoren soon learns that a warmer climate offers relief from his chronic pain.
And a chance at a fresh start.
In the warm and relaxing atmosphere of Eastborne, the umbral elf finds a new purpose and a sense of belonging. He may have left the frozen north behind, but he brings with him the skills and strength gained from a lifetime of defending the realm. Along with his most prized possession—a book of drink recipes inherited from his father.
Spilled cocktails may not carry the same weight as spilled blood, but opening a tavern brings a unique brand of challenges. With the right friends and a little bit of luck, he might just have a recipe for success.
About the Series: Welcome to the enchanting world of Tales of Aedrea, where small-scale stories, low stakes adventure, and cozy fantasy come to life within an epic, high fantasy realm.
Cursed Cocktails
Cursed Cocktails
Cozy Pairings
Kraken is a deep and woodsy fragrance that blends weathered driftwood with rich tobacco and worn leather. Smooth and grounding, this scent carries a subtle saltiness balanced by warm, earthy notes that create a sense of depth and character. The combination feels both rugged and refined, with a softness that lingers in the air. Layered and atmospheric, it feels expansive while remaining warm and inviting.
Why we chose this: Rhoren spent twenty years defending the frozen north as a blood mage called Bloodbane, and now all he wants is a warmer climate and a fresh start built around his father's book of drink recipes. Kraken carries that same weathered, rugged-gone-cozy quality, the scent of a life lived hard that is slowly, deliberately softening into something worth savoring. Light this candle as Rhoren opens his tavern in Eastborne, and let the depth of driftwood and tobacco fill the room like a place where a seasoned traveler has finally decided to stay.