**Blood Wine **
Savannah’s Most Exclusive Indulgence
A staple of Savannah’s Elysiums and Family Estates, Blood Wine is the city’s answer to the eternal Kindred conundrum—how to enjoy the indulgence of fine drinking when the undead body can only stomach one thing.
What Is Blood Wine?
Blood Wine is crafted from the lifeblood of carefully selected Blood Dolls across the city. Through a secretive blood magic ritual, the blood is preserved, ensuring it never stagnates, curdles, or sours the way stored blood normally does. The result is a rich, smooth, and palatable drink that Kindred can savor without the need to purge it afterward.
The Trade-Off
While Blood Wine is a pleasure to drink, it is entirely empty—it provides no Vitae, no sustenance, and does nothing to quell the Hunger. It is pure decadence, a luxury for those who crave the sensation of drinking rather than its necessity.
Effects on Different Drinkers
Kindred – A smooth, pleasant drink, free of the stale, foul taste of stored blood. It carries the faintest whispers of its mortal origins, with subtle undertones of flavor depending on the donor.
Humans – Foul. Tastes like a cheap, overly metallic wine, with a strong coppery aftertaste that lingers unpleasantly.
Ghouls – Reactions vary. Newer ghouls describe it as bitter and unappetizing, similar to mortal perceptions. Older ghouls, however, tend to enjoy it, describing the taste as deep, warming, and slightly euphoric. The exact reason remains unknown, but speculation suggests that long-term exposure to Vitae changes how a ghoul perceives the taste of blood itself.
Distribution & Exclusivity
Blood Wine is not available to just anyone. It is distributed discreetly among Savannah’s Elysiums and major Family Estates, ensuring that only those with proper standing can partake in its luxury. Those who abuse access or waste the supply may find themselves cut off.
It is a symbol of status, a gesture of hospitality, and a reminder that even the Damned can still savor the finer things in life.
When next you visit an Elysium and a dark red glass is set before you, drink deeply, savor, and remember:
Some pleasures are meant only for the dead.