[avalon] Polydegmon's Lapidary and Brew
Halfway down a quiet street branching off the main thoroughfare, a modest storefront sits nestled between a paper craft store and a small family restaurant. Polydegmon's Lapidary and Brew primarily offers a jeweller's services but it advertises a small selection of alchemy potions and reagents in the lower corner of the shop window as well.
Potion-making certainly isn't intended to be the primary business, judging by the interior: sturdy display boxes with locked, glass fronts showcase the owner's work. There are no price tags; interested parties are advised to enquire about individual pricing instead.
For the first month of opening, everything reeks of that 'new store' smell. But as time goes on, one finds an incense lingering in the air to cover a faint, musty stench of decay which clings most strongly to the shop's owner. It doesn't take long for word to get out that they're a Death mage. The store is much quieter after that but there yet remain some staunch regulars who return for the store's more practical brews.
Although the owner may not be immediately present, a dark dragon-like creature dozes in the corner.
One gets the sense that it has eyes on everyone who enters.
(Established: May 2021)
Besides the shop itself, there are living quarters above it which house Emet-Selch and his friend and partner, Hythlodaeus. A miqo'te (cat boy) known as Felih may also be seen from time to time.
Characters can commission Emet for custom jewellery, potions (subject to mod approval), and other miscellaneous alchemist business. There is a grimoire on a display stand near the counter which budding alchemists can peruse for spells he has already designed. Products may have a cost but knowledge is free.
(If you would like to make IC contact with him, please head to his inbox!)
Owner: Emet-Selch
Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 12pm - 6pm
(Sometimes the store is randomly closed so he can restock.)
Additional Staff: (If interested, leave me a note under 'Questions' below)
Shop Assistants
- Hythlodaeus
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weenwoon [FULL-TIME(?)]Goldsmiths
- Felih Tia
seasoflight (+enchanter)Alchemists/Potion-makers
- Megumi Yukimura
menphina [CASUAL]Suppliers
- Megumi Yukimura
menphina (herbs, flowers etc.)- Irhya Pendhula
omnicrafter (monster parts)- Assorted NPCs
QUESTIONS
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[RESTRICTED] means that the potion is not available for widespread sale.
Characters must request it from Emet personally and there may be IC consequences for those who lie about why they need it.
[LIMITED] means characters can only buy 1 per month as there is low stock.
APOKATHAIROA restorative potion to ease the effects of most common poisons. Will not remove poison on its own but will buy you time to reach a healer. One dose buys 15 minutes; subsequent will be less effective but can buy a total of 30 minutes.
BLOOD FOR BLOODCauses a brief spike (up to 15 minutes) in blood pressure and heart rate. Side effects may also cause a spike in hormones. The alchemist assumes no responsibility for those who take it as a 'performance-enhancing drug'.
CHIMERA'S BREATHSold as a set of two: The Dragon and The Ram. The Dragon allows one to breathe fire for a short time; The Ram allows one to breathe ice. Users must drink the opposite potion to nullify the former and prevent their mouths from burning/freezing over within 15 minutes of drinking the first. Whether by oversight or design, there is absolutely no way to tell the two bottles apart.
DEATH'S DESIGNSpray or douse the undead with this potion and they will melt away! Or at least, weaken enough for non-Death mages to take out more easily.
Time limit: 5 - 30 min
(Duration shortens based on size/strength of undead entity as well as amount used on a single target)
ESUNAEncourages superficial wounds and skin conditions to heal over (e.g. burns, cuts, blisters). Made WITHOUT plant material so green mages can safely use it. Takes about half an hour to reach peak effectiveness.
FINAL STINGA poison which saps strength and induces paralysis. If ingested, effect is immediate and lasts 30 minutes. If poisoned via blood (e.g. a scratch), effect is weaker and takes time to circulate but will last 1 hour. Don't use more than the recommended dose for paralysis, as it can be lethal.
[RESTRICTED] Intended for use against monsters, NOT murder.
LIVING DEADOnce ingested, it induces a state akin to one newly dead. Biological life signs are suspended (i.e. no detectable heartbeat or breath) for one hour, but one's connection to Avalon's magic persists. Brain activity also persists. This means a 'detect life' spell could unearth the ruse, and the dowsing pendulum would not be able to find the 'corpse'. When obtained from its creator, it comes with a warning label that says, "Do not use if you fear being buried alive."
[RESTRICTED] Consequence of Celliwig's trials (May 2021)
MINIShrinks something down to a fraction of its original size. Comes with an 'antidote' that can reverse the effect before the time limit expires. Lasts about 3 hours.
[LIMITED] Only available in limited, sporadic quantities entirely dependent on the availability of pixie dust.
ONE THOUSAND NEEDLESCauses intense prickling all over the body, as though being pricked by...a thousand needles. If prickling persists beyond 5 minutes, seek medical attention.
OSTEOA potion that can soften and partially dissolve Au Ra scales (keratin).
Time limit: 15 min
[RESTRICTED] Custom potion available by special request.
PROTEANTemporarily changes someone's physical body to that of the opposite sex. (This includes internal organs.) Side effects include: any typical problems associated with the bodies of that particular sex. The change may also not be comprehensive (e.g. some parts missing, others not going away).
Time limit: ~6 hours
SKIP POTIONCauses someone to skip about nonstop for 5 minutes.
SLIMESKINTurns one's skin extremely springy so that weapons bounce right off. May also make it difficult to hold things. CAUTION: Does not make one invulnerable. It lasts for about 15 minutes.
SPEAKER OF NONSENSECauses someone to monologue on a subject non-stop for 15 minutes straight. (Colloquially known as 'Praetorium'.)
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Position sought: potion-maker, ingredient/flower supplier
Rough idea of hours: casual, she'll be around whenever needed.
Description of skill: Dedicated worker and always on time, but no trying to rush her unless it's absolutely urgent, she'll hiss. She gets everything done when required (or before it) and she'll be restocking any potion supplies- for a fee, or for a trade of some nicely designed vials for her own medicine making business.
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He grudgingly approves her help. She'll get her pretty glass vials for regular supplies.
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[ And so they're in business. She'll sneak in some tea leaves for him from time to time, too! ]
hello i would like to apply for a job
Position sought: in-store gremlin
Rough idea of hours: 24/7 and beyond
Description of skill: Good at 1) snuggles, 2) talking people to death.
you know Full-Time Gremlin is an unpaid job right
NOT FOR SALE
If you are interested in your character acquiring these, please contact me so we can work something out!