The Stein of the Drinker or Drinker’s Stein (named after the Drinker of Iron) is an artifact that was carried by Clan Battle Beard when they settled in the Battle Hills (05.06). On his-her deathbed, the leader of Clan Battle Beard divided it between his-her two children. The heirs warred with one another over the Stein and the Clan degenerated.
As to the whereabouts of the halves of the Stein, some claims that the derro of the Battle Hills still have them, others points to Father Dorek or his enemies (03.04). To further muddle things, Lord Karandur has been seen drinking out of a great stein that is half ancient mithril and half fresh-carved wood that may be half of the Stein (13.17).
Maybe one day the Stein will be welded together again by the lava of the Drinker’s Mouth (04.02) and molten mithril (or perhaps truly excellent wheat bear) will flow out of it again as in ancient days.
Hooks:
- Some legends say that the Stein is a decanter of endless beer. Other legends say that those drinking from the stein will feel molten mithril flow down their throats. Which is true? Both? Neither?
- Who has the two halves of the Stein these days?
- What role does the Stein play in dwarven religion?