An apothecary with deadly secrets
Guidelines (Out of Character)
rule 001. : β Members are 21+ OOC and IC rule 002. : β There is zero tolerance for OOC prejudice of any kind, be it race, gender, sexuality, or identity. rule 003. : β No politics. No religion. Keep personal affiliations and beliefs personal. rule 004. : β No god-modding / metagaming rule 005. : βIC β OOC and OOC β IC.
Separation between character and writer is essential to healthy role-play relationships rule 006. : β Due to our dark themes, there will be no underage characters allowed/permitted on the grounds rule 007. : βWe are lore-compliant, but not strict
rule 008. : βBe mindful and respectful. Donβt be a dick
πΈ Do not cause a nuisance in the community. Repeated complaints from several members will lead to administrative action. We ask that our members do their personal best to refrain from any toxic or problematic behaviours. We understand that we all have good and bad days, but please, no flaming. Toxic chat, in jest or otherwise, should be kept to the absolute minimum. Anyone who does not abide by this will be warned, and if it becomes a recurring issue, removed. rule 009. : β We prefer our cast (this does not apply to patrons) to remain more on a 'low-mid' power setting, this means; no voidsent, sin eaters, NPCs, or WoLs.
πΈI suggest reading upon The Crystal Rule for what we are looking for in terms of 'low power'. rule 010. : βThere is more information on our Discord β₯
About
Yumemiru Mori ("Dreaming Forest") is a mafia-inspired crime role-playing community (currently) based in Ishgard. We are located on Crystal-Malboro for our events.The overarching themes of Yumemiru Mori may contain dark topics and themes; however, we will strive to ensure that any possible content warnings are posted so that members can make informed decisions. Possible themes can contain: violence, gore, the occult, horror, and more.Yumemiru Mori may have an Eastern inspired name but, we accept characters from any background, culture, etc. We just ask folk to follow the Crystal Rule when creating a character to ensure we have folk are at a similar character dynamic/power.We strive for a member-led community, meaning we encourage the growth, development, and exploration of our members' characters and plot-lines. If this is something that interests you, join our Discord and, team!
History
No one knows when the apothecary opened, citizens seemed confused when questioned about the shop or unsure if it had always been there. One thing was certain: the same chalkboard signage was always placed outside, beckoning people in with drawings of various plants and flowers despite the absence of letters. A well dressed Veena owner is always welcoming and suggests to people what herbs or plants would be their cure-all or what flowers to give to friends and family.
Once the lunar lighting hit the streets, the sign was long gone, but the light remained on inside. Those who ordered βNeriumβ always came back for after hours, the same Veena welcoming but without the smile behind his eyes as he did in the sunlight. If one were looking for poisons, alchemical devices, or something below the table, the owner was very well versed in the underworld.
Now, are you here to look at the flowers, or would you rather stop and stay a while?New! | Due to recent events of our story, the old apothecary has burned down to ash. If your character was around or, has ties to Ishgard. They were sure to hear about a sudden attack on such a small and homey shop. Fortunately, with the collected efforts of our members and patrons, the apothecary is reborn back into a new location and name.Donning a new name that not only honors our former frontβs name- Kin Ginkgo but the resurrection of our new ideals, look and new operations.
| Apothecary Hooks (Non-crime) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rare Botanicals γ € Looking to add to your nursery? Looking for components for medical or alchemical-related? Odds are there is something in a box somewhere | Medicinal Searching γ € Looking for medicinal herbs? A pharmacist? | Fresh Flowers γ € Need a bouquet for that special someone? A funeral? Special occasion? There is always fresh cut flowers of various locations across the star available! |
| Crime based Hooks | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assassination Bureau γ € Whispers dig down deep at the roots of the apothecary; the location underneath is full of those who are willing to take care of a rival or a pest. | In need of a family γ € Looking for protection, a job or something else within the community? Come by and allow the garden to take care of you. | Illegal Goods/Services γ € Looking for fencing opportunities? 'Fragile' goods to be moved or to purchase said goods? Come to the shop to learn more. |
The Kintsugi Apothecary
This apothecary is the front of Yumemuri Mori, all services and goods listed below are welcomed to all patrons, members and business partners. Anything that is not listed might be considered a special request or, something we have on hand depending on the rarity of the item that is being sought after.
Services & Goods
| Service/Goods | Description |
|---|---|
| Medicine γ € | Traditional Eastern medicine. Herbs, salves, research, teas, pressed pills and more. Consultants for remedies are around for those who need a second or, first opinion. |
| Flower Arrangements γ € | Bouquets for any occasion, sit-down appointments to build a perfect flower arrangement based on flower language. |
| Teas γ € | Green, black, herbal, white, seasonal teas and matcha. We offer custom gift boxes of assorted teas. We offer tea tastings! |
| Smoking Essentials γ € | Pipes, tobacco and, storage tins |
| Incense & Aromatics γ € | Incense sticks (meditation or ceremonial), aromatic oils, dried floral potpourri and, custom perfumes |
| Alchemy Supplies γ € | Aether shards/crystals (Aspected and non-aspected), vials, raw materials and, beakers. |
| Name of Product | Description | Symptoms | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeydrop γ € | Small herbal lozenges coated in honey and powdered sugar. These aim to give physical comfort. Muscles loosening, tension melting away, and a strong urge to rest. | Deep muscular relaxation, gentle body warmth, reduced anxiety, increased laziness, reduced physical tension, sleepiness, reduced reaction time. | Honey, lavender, chamomile, pearl ginger, fogweed extract (diluted), mirror apple syrup. |
| Lavender Wands γ € | Long thin lavender stems are coated in a delicate sugar shell and allowed to crystalize. A gentle floral sweetness that are mildly calming and great for snacking or to add to tea. | Relaxation, reduced anxiety, sleep aid. | Lavender and sugar. |
| Lemondrop γ € | Thin strips of lemon peels simmered in honeyed sugar until translucent then rolled in a fine sugar. These are sharp, sweet, sour, and revitalizing. Excellent for waking someone up, settling an upset stomach, or just to snack on. | Stomach aches, nausea, headaches, sore throats and, promotes alertness. | Lemon peels and sugar. |
| Melondrops γ € | Thin strips of melon rind prepared until tender and translucent with a soft honeyed flavor and rolled in a fine sugar. These are refreshing, sweet, and slightly grassy in flavor, good for snacking. | Sore throat relief | Melon rind and sugar. |
| Orangedrops γ € | Thin strips of orange peels simmered in honeyed sugar until translucent and then rolled in a fine sugar. These are bright, sweet, and pleasantly energizing, good for snacking or as a little pick me up. | Promotes alertness and, sore throat relief. | Orange peels and sugar. |
Looking for something particular? Come by the shop. We are always interested in cultivating new connections!
Please keep in mind these services/goods are open to everyone who is a patron, employee or business partner. If you are looking for the list of criminal hooks/goods/services we offer. Click on 'Crime' below!
The criminal and true dealings of the apothecary down below. Those who have given a password will be allowed access to the underground crime scene and, any of our products below. Anything not listed may be entertained as a special request if it is not listed below.
Rules of Conduct
β Does not poison children.
β Does not sell medicine knowing it will deliberately harm the innocent.
β The Garden protects its own.
β What takes root in the Garden stays in the Garden.
β Every debt must be settled, one way or another.
β A flower does not betray the soil that nurtures it, lest you be uprooted.
β The Garden's hand must not be seen.
Code of Ethics
-Give medicine to poor families for free.
-Provide emergency treatment after criminal disputes.
-Treat injured syndicate members (ally, neutral)
-Provide discreet treatments for people who can't visit a legitimate physician.
-Offer fertility medicines, sleep draughts, painkillers, stimulants, etc.
-Buy ingredients from smugglers.
-Steal rare herbs from dangerous regions.
Main control of Eastern /Ishgardian medication exchange
Codewords for Illicit Substances
Looking to gain access to the underground den? Elude to one of these code-names to the front desk and gain entry
Nerium β Criminal services / close business relations
Top Shelf β Poisons/alchemy
Night Bloom β Outside Information
Black Root β Smuggling (routes, tips...etc)
Thorn β Protection/Enforcement work
Weed Removal β Assassination/Wetwork
Landscaping Services β Business / matters to concern about Yumemiru Mori
Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Contraband Storage γ € | Secure storage for goods (weapons, substance, documents, merchandise and rare artifacts) that require more security. |
| Drug research and development γ € | Produce a drug with to fill your specific needs with the garden's spoils. |
| Black-Market Medicine γ € | Painkillers, sleeping medication, aphrodisiacs. Handled and tested with care. |
| Poison Laboratory γ € | Research, development and distribution of poisons (natural and synthetic). |
| Weapons γ € | The acquisition, sale, and exchange of weaponry. Weapons can be forged as 'fakes' or replicas of other blades. |
| Interrogation γ € | Gathering information under means perhaps unsavory, but most effective. |
| Assassination γ € | Our garden works discreetly, quickly, and cleanly. |
| Debt Collection γ € | Did someone run away with your payment? Send us their way. You will be paid what you've been owed. |
| Information / Intelligence γ € | The garden is well versed in collecting information, rumors, whereabouts and documentation, at your request- for a price. |
Goods and Drugs
A list of goods / services. There may be things that are not listed below but, some special 'in house' ideas of what we have. Anything labelled (Synthetic) might take longer to create in character and is not available for bulk purchase.
| Name of Product | Description | Effect | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lover's Bite γ € | These hand-crafted chocolates are infused with warming herbs and delicate alchemical extracts that enhance the physical sensation, encourage relaxation, and heighten affectionate feelings. These sweet treats preserve clarity while making touch, warmth, and closeness feel especially euphoric. Each chocolate comes in the shape of a heart and dusted with edible gold. | Pleasant body warmth, heightened tactile sensitivity, relaxed muscles, reduced social tension, euphoria, increased affection and romantic desire both receiving and giving. | High quality Coerthan cacao, honey, vanilla bean, mirror apple reduction, pearl ginger, rose petals, and a splash of diluted fogweed nectar. |
| Candied Fogweed γ € | Fogweed infused candies that cause hallucinations and euphoria. Comes in: Rolanberry, Lemon, Blue Raspberry, Cherry and Pixie Apple | Relaxation, reduced anxiety, sleep aid. | Sugar, Fogweed (extracted pulp), natural flavouring. |
| Moko grass γ € | Bulbs of moko grass. Much else to say about it. | Sleep aid, relaxation and, some kinds help with alertness | just moko grass. |
| Morphine γ € | Extracted from poppy seed. It is a very strong pain relief. | Pain relief and, sedation. | Yanxian poppy seed. |
| Mother's Milk γ € | Horrible visions will be placed on the user. Senses are dulled but the mind's imagination is increased. | Sedation. | Milkroot. |
| Night's Hag γ € | SomnusβCarefully distilled from the Dream Flower, causes the victim to fall to a slumber. Warning: Higher the dosage, the deadlier the results | Sedation and, Sleep aid. Can be used as a slow acting poison. | Dream flower. |
| Happy Pills (Edible) γ € | At first glance these look no different than a sugar cluster candy, however these encourage natural production of serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, and work to regulate other neurotransmitters to provide the perfect boost in mood. They also enhance energy and ward off mental fatigue, encouraging motivation and emotional stability. | elevated mood, increased motivation, easier social interaction, mild energy boost, improved focus, emotion resilience, reduced negative feelings. | Finely refined cane sugar, honey, mirror apple syrup, honey lemon zest, chamomile blossoms, lavender petals, pearl ginger extract, a minute amount of dream flower pollen, a small amount of astral aspected crystal dust. |
| Night Recovery γ € | Commonly used for hospice patients, this mixture relaxes the muscles to near totality, slowing the effected user's breathing, reducing any and all pain, and promoting a happy travel to the after life... Or a few hours without pain. | Sedation, muscle relaxant, reduced anxiety, pain relief. | Duskbloom extract, Moss Fungus and Redacted. |
| Survivor's Guilt (Synthetic) γ € | Truth Serum. User feels immerse pain when not speaking the truth (as they understand it) about a topic. | Phantom Pain, escalating discomfort, lingering unease. | whisperroot(extract), unaspected grounded crystal shards, and various chemical compounds. |
Poisons
A list of poisons available for purchase in game. There may be things that are not listed below but, some special 'in house' ideas of what we have. Anything labelled (Synthetic) might take longer to create in character and is not available for bulk purchase.
| Name of Product | Description | Effect | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Heart (Liquid) γ € | Microscopic alchemically grown crystal shards dissolve after ingestion before reforming in the bloodstream where they will erode/damage the blood vessels and cardiac tissue. | chest tightness, irregular heartbeat, internal bleeding, stroke like symptoms, eventual heart failure. | ground fire crystals, ruby dust, coagulated morbol blood, refined pearl ginger, iron-rich hematite powder. |
| White Lily (Liquid) γ € | A clean poison that leaves little immediate evidence. After entering the bloodstream it slowly attacks the body's ability to produce healthy blood cells and repair damaged tissue. The victim appears only mildly fatigued at first, allowing the poison to work unnoticed. | Pale complexion, weakness, cold extremities, increasing exhaustion, internal organ failure, death after several days of exposure. | Coerthan nightshade, Water Hemlock, Morbol enzyme extract, pearl ginger, white truffle alcohol. |
| Hollow Breath (Gas bomb) | Nearly colorless and odorless, it was made in the mind of subduing rogue thaumaturges without killing them. Instead of poisoning the body directly, this creation interferes with a person's ability to gather ambient aether. Spellcasting becomes sluggish, conjured magicks fizzle unexpectedly, and maintaining complex enchantments becomes exhausting. | Reduced spell potency, slower casting, dizziness, trembling hands, mental fatigue, difficulty making use of aether. | Refined aethersand, water crystal vapor catalyst, spruce resin, electrum powder, ground wind crystals. |
| Morphine γ € | Extracted from poppy seed. It is a very strong pain relief. | Pain relief and, sedation. | Yanxian poppy seed. |
| Ashen Choir (Gas Bomb) | A gray fog suspended inside an alchemical glass ampoule. Ashen Choir subtly distorts auditory perception. Victims hear distant footsteps, voices speaking just beyond comprehension, breathing over their shoulder, or other unexplainable phenomenon creating great anxiety and paranoia. | Auditory hallucinations, heightened paranoia, difficulty concentrating, confuses senses, anxiety, and sleep deprivation if untreated. | Dream flower resin, morbol spore dust, black pepper liquified, umbral crystal dust, charred spruce ash. |
| Widow's Veil (Gas Bomb) γ € | Contained inside a fragile ceramic sphere that bursts on impact. A dense white vapor rapidly spreads across enclosed spaces before slowly settling toward the ground. Victims initially mistake it for ordinary smoke until the burning begins. | severe eye irritation, temporary blindness, violent coughing, burning lungs, shortness of breath, disorientation. Prolonged exposure may permanently damage the lungs. | Morbol sapling organs, fine salt, cloud mica, water crystal catalyst, powdered white pepper liquified. |
| House Blend γ € | The Oleander's special blend of poisons. Fully paralyzing effect, necrotic damage from the inside out. | Necrotizing of limbs, loss of motor control, lung failure and, delusion. | Classified |
| Kitsune's Kiss γ € | Victim sees a pleasant dream before their heart hemorrhages. | dream like euphoria, drowsiness, distorted perception, delirium and, fever. | Dream flower, snake venom, crushed lighting shards and a chemical compound. |
| Vermillion Bird's Flight γ € | Consumer feels like their body is on fire, hives soon follow before asphyxiation. | phantom scorching, fever, lung failure. | Crushed fire shards, Ziz venom and toxic battrap poison extract. |
| Femme Fatal | Puts user into a state of delirium, confusion, and then a catatonic state. A slow death with a small amount of poison. Increase dose for quicker death. | light-headedness, delayed reactions, confusion, difficulty recognizing people/surroundings. Later stages of the poison puts them into a Severe disorientation, catatonic state, emotional volatility, and diminishing awareness. | Dream flower, Belladonna and, redacted tears. |
| Serpent's Waltz γ € | Made using the extract of various snake venom. Rapidly activates blood clotting system- induce a stroke or heart attack in the matter of minutes | heavy limbs, dizziness, nausea, uncomfortable pressure behind the eyes, cold/numb limbs, confusion, impared coordination. | Ziz venom, Toxic Battrap poison and, morbol saliva. |
| Shinobi's Refrain γ € | Cyanide. Either in pill form or a needle. | sudden off sense of anxiety, dizziness, headache, profound weakness, trouble breathing, and seizures. | concentrated cyanide extracted via apples, morbol saliva and, crushed fang from a Sable back. |
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