Today, Mythic Entertainment announced a partnership with world-renowned stein-masters, Taverncraft, to bring limited-edition genuine hand-crafted fine-grain stoneware Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning ale steins to fans in May 2010. These limited-quantity stoneware steins feature, the Order of the Griffon and The Raven Host steins feature artwork by Michael Phillippi and Erik Polak.

These limited-edition items are available now for pre-order at a special introductory price at www.warsteins.com. An additional 500 Legendary Collection steins per design are available, and are signed and numbered. Every stein will also include an exclusive in-game item for players with a valid subscription which can be redeemed on Warhammer Online. Purchasing the “Destruction” Stein nets you a coveted gift from the great hall of the Warlord Tchar’zanek. Drinking from this stein will grant a +15% bonus to Experience, Renown, and Influence for 120 minutes. The purchase of the “Order” stein will arrive with a code for a gift from Emperor Karl Franz. Drinking from this stein will grant a +15% bonus to Experience, Renown, and Influence for 120 minutes.

Epic Collection steins are currently being offered at a special price, $99.99. The super-special Legendary Collection steins go for almost twice that — $189.99. Additional steins will be crafted in the future.