appetitive: (and here's the frozen proof)
ᴍᴀɢɴᴜs ʙᴀɴᴇ ([personal profile] appetitive) wrote in [community profile] riverviewlogs2017-10-19 01:14 pm

[OPEN] Halloween Haunt at The Apothecary

who: Magnus Bane ([personal profile] appetitive) & anyone who'd like to come!
what: Halloween & Samhain party featuring transformative potions
when: October 31st at dusk through November 2nd at dawn
where: The Apothecary (formerly known as The Quarantine Bar)
warnings: please tag threads individually as needed!


The Apothecary's Halloween Haunt
For the entirety of October, The Apothecary bar has been and will continue to be decorated in deep shades of purple and orange, not to mention a whole lot of black and an array of convincingly grim yet decidedly elegant decorations. The real party doesn't start until the sun sets on Halloween night, stretching past the witching hours and through the following day in celebration of the lesser-known Samhain. From dusk of October 31st to dawn on November 2nd, the bar is alive with magic largely thanks to the menu of six alcoholic potions whose effects are posted on menus around the bar. These menus will be placed in clear sight with moving images of each drink so that guests are fully aware of their magical properties—if someone hands you a mystery drink, you're encouraged (but not obliged) to find out what it'll do to you before partaking. Each potion lasts an average of three hours, or until an antidote is drunk. And though multiple potions can be "stacked" by drinking them without an antidote in-between, party-goers will be cautioned that some potions may mix to create strange results. Luckily, the host will be attending from dusk to dawn in order to sort out any dangerous effects.

While the drink menu is the main event, there will be plenty of other ways to find some ghoulish entertainment. Tables are laden with a variety of both sweet and savory appetizers which all paying customers are welcome to enjoy. Because of the length of the party, the kitchen will be serving a limited menu of main-course items during typical mealtimes throughout the days. And because no party would be complete without music, there will be a "live" skeleton band performing jazz, rock, and the occasional but obligatory Halloween song upon request—please use this power wisely and save your fellow party-goers from two hours of continuous Witchy Woman.

Given that this is a Halloween party, costumes are highly recommended and will be rewarded with a free drink upon arrival. If you come without a costume, bartenders will recommend trying the Monster Mash or Werewolves of London potions in order to get you more into the spirit of Halloween. Though the bar will be dotted with large couches, plush armchairs, and piles of floor pillows, dozing guests will be encouraged to go home and sleep between festivities. If you're unable to handle over thirty-six hours of continuous partying, go enjoy a nap and then return to the bar for another round later on!

◇MONSTER MASH
FLAVOR
flat, warm; spiced rum, cranberry juice, grenadine
EFFECTS
Forget your costume at home? Don't worry, because drinking this potion while result in a full-body change into a classic Halloween creature, with a twist: it's either the sexy version, or the scary one. Though the drinker will be partially recognizable beneath it, the change can be a costume of its own. Some common transformations include but are not limited to: vampires, werewolves, zombies, witches, demons, and Frankenstein's monster
◇THRILLER
FLAVOR
flat, chilled; whiskey, bitters, sugar, orange zest
EFFECTS
If you're craving a change, this is the drink for you. The potion will bring about a random shift in the color of the drinker's hair, eyes, or both. Differences can range anywhere from natural shades to neon hues, as well as a variety of patterns and multi-colored or mismatched options. And don't worry, any facial hair you may have won't be left out of the fun!
◇TIME WARP
FLAVOR
flat, chilled; light rum, creme de menthe, lemon juice
EFFECTS
For those party-goers looking for a whole new perspective on Halloween, this drink offers two unique experiences. When sharing with another guest, knock the glasses together and drink simultaneously for a body swap. Feeling really adventerous? Get multiple people to join in on the fun! If you're drinking alone, you'll find that your biological sex will change from male to female, or vice versa.
◇WEREWOLVES OF LONDON
FLAVOR
sparkling, chilled; vodka, chambord, sparkling limeade
EFFECTS
Get ready to howl at the moon, or maybe fly off towards it, after trying this drink. Shortly after imbibing, partakers will manifest any number of animal traits, though all from the same animal. Perhaps it's as simple as a pair of bird's wings, or a full set of cat ears, tail, and eyes. The potion will pick up on any animal-like traits you may have, so snakes and rats beware.
◇I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
FLAVOR
flat, chilled; gin, vermouth, creme de cassis
EFFECTS
This potion is for anyone who's ever wanted to live out their dreams of being a teenaged wizard at boarding school. Though it may take a few tries to get perfect certain tricks, drinkers will be able to perform low-level spells with their hands such as: levitation, creating colored sparks, turning items invisible, elemental manipulation, summoning or conjouring items, short-distance teleporation, and a number of other simple tricks. (Any violent abuse of these abilities will result in immediate and forceful administration of an antidote and expulsion from the bar.)
◇HIGHWAY TO HELL
FLAVOR
flat, warm; absinthe, sugar, heatless fire
EFFECTS
Though this drink doesn't contain a potion, does it really need to when you're drinking something that's still on fire? This shot of absinthe, though adorned with a multicolored and edible flame, will warm you through and have you breathing the same cool fire for as long as it takes the sugar cube to dissolve on your tongue.
◇DON'T FEAR THE REAPER
FLAVOR
sparkling, chilled; blackberry syrup, cola
EFFECTS
These shots are free of alcohol and provide an antidote to every other drink on the menu. One splash of this delightfully chilled and refreshing drink will reserve all transformative effects as well as void all magical abilities. And though it is non-alcoholic, it does not provide any sobering qualities.






































































































































































































































































































deathkid: (pic#11809903)

nico di angelo ▪ open

[personal profile] deathkid 2017-10-22 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣❜𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚❓ ➨

[ at first, nico had been wary about attending the party. seeing the invitation on the network, he'd wondered how safe it would be for him after his stint in the kissing fields with alec. even if it had ended rather innocently, nico isn't really into meeting alec's other half if it might end up a battle of magic. eventually, however, he gives into the urge because how could he be the son of hades without attending a halloween party?

when nico arrives, it's without the zombie cadre he'd brought with him to the feast at the beginning of the month, though he's wearing the toga and stygian iron coronet he'd picked as a costume. at his hip, as always, is his stygian iron sword, which seems to give off waves of cold and fear. it all seems appropriate still, given his status and the nature of the holiday. and really, nico is buzzing with excitement over everything because this is his time of year. even before learning he's a demigod, nico's always loved halloween, and once he'd discovered who his father is, the lord of the underworld and the dead himself, nico has always felt a kinship with the holiday. the night of spooky monsters and the undead. it's the night when his powers seem to be strongest, when he doesn't have to try hard to reach out and grasp the spirits of the night. it's why he's got his sword at his hip and a skeleton dressed in a greek chiton following him around. ]

𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚❜𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 ➨
[ at some point in the night, once nico's made the rounds of the food tables and peeked at the drinks, he can be found on the dance floor. he's not one for dancing, usually, but here he's dancing with his skeletal buddy, snapping his fingers in time with the music. as the music changes to something upbeat, nico cheers and gives a wave of his hand, instructing his skeletal friend to start in on an elaborate tap dance. it's not the thriller scene he'd shown at the harvest feast, but it's still clear nico's got a good grip on controlling the corpse.

then, as if out of nowhere, spirits begin to swirl around nico. he moves his hands much like a conductor might while directing an orchestra. except nico isn't directing violins and trumpets. he's directing ghosts to join the dance as they flitter and float around the crowd in intricate motions. he smirks, feeling his power flow through him, and once the music comes to an end, he gives another wave of his hand, dismissing the ghosts and his skeletal companion, which practically melts back into the floor. then, he turns to the crowd and bows. ]
𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙚 ➨

[ it's only natural that nico can, for the most part, be found around the food and drinks. he's tempted to try some of the stranger concoctions, but being wary of the magic he feels coming off them, he sticks to the one called ❝don't fear the reaper❞. however, figuring it would be interesting to try some of the other drinks, he peers at them before selecting the ❝highway to hell❞. he's been to hell, or at least the greek version of it and recalls the flames of the phlegethon river in tartarus. drinking those flames hadn't killed him, so he assumes these won't either. before sipping it though, he looks towards the closes person and holds it up. ]

Bottoms up?

𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚❜𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚 ➨
[ want something else? hit me up at [plurk.com profile] alkahestic ]
Edited 2017-10-22 02:34 (UTC)
angelic_archer: (Uh oh)

𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣❜𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚

[personal profile] angelic_archer 2017-10-22 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Alec hadn't been sure if Nico would show up. He'd hoped so since the number of people he'd had conversations with that weren't related to the guard is limited... and he knew that Nico had been nervous about the kiss. Of course, Alec had told his husband about it as soon as he'd gotten home and Magnus hadn't been fazed by what had happened. The worst he expects his husband to do is tease Nico, not turn him into something unpleasant.

Making sure that his wings are under control, he moves toward Nico, noting the costume and the sword. Okay, he might actually be paying more attention to the sword than the costume. He's been training with blades most of his life. As he draws closer, he notices that the sword isn't quite normal. A chill runs along his spine, causing his wings to flare out slightly before Alec tucks them against his back.]


Interesting accessory.
deathkid: (pic#11809726)

[personal profile] deathkid 2017-10-24 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ alec's voice nearly takes him by surprise, but not so much as the wings on the other man's back. they make nico stare for a few seconds because they don't seem to be a costume and he's pretty sure the last time he'd spoken to alec, he hadn't had any wings. but there they are and nico has to shake himself to draw away his eyes. it's only then that he registers what alec says and he glances between his skeletal companion and his outfit, unsure which alec might be referring to. ]

The sword or my friend?
Edited 2017-10-24 01:29 (UTC)
angelic_archer: (Everything is weird)

[personal profile] angelic_archer 2017-10-24 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Noticing Nico's reaction to the wings, Alec lets them flare outward, making sure not to hit anyone nearby. They look like an owl's with golden markings instead of brown. Not exactly what most would think of for angels, but that could be helpful at keeping their secrets since most people assume it's from the 'Werewolves of London' potion.

He looks amused by the skeleton, but the sword is still slightly unnerving until he starts forcing himself to ignore it.]


The skeleton isn't something I've seen in my world, but sword is unique. [He uses that word so that Nico can choose how to answer, pretending it's a parlor trick or admitting there's more to it than that. The skeleton if probably a safer topic.] Is it magic or a spirit that makes it follow you? I can't sense a ghost with the sword nearby.
deathkid: (Default)

[personal profile] deathkid 2017-10-27 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ weird wings, and from what he knows about alec, he isn't sure whether to attribute them to alec or one of the many potions being imbibed around the party. he'll have to figure that out later, for now focusing on alec's inquiry. ]

The sword is Stygian Iron, forged in the Underworld. As for the skeleton, think of it like a puppet. There's no spirit attached. I'm just animating it.
angelic_archer: (Uh oh)

[personal profile] angelic_archer 2017-11-01 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
Can anyone wield it or is it something related to your family? [It seems a more polite way to refer to what Nico had told him. At times he might lack tact, but after meeting Magnus' father, he's more careful of what he says, especially with beings with connections to the Underworld.] Then it's like the band. I didn't think it was a ghost since I can't see a spirit accompanying it.
deathkid: (pic#11809724)

[personal profile] deathkid 2017-10-24 01:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ah, yes. alec's other half. nico tenses a little upon the approach of someone he feels cloaked in magic and isn't sure what to say or do. if the guy decides to turn him into something, nico won't go without a fight. but to his surprise, magnus doesn't do much of anything but grin at him, offering a tease. to which nico purses his lips together and rolls his eyes. ]

I'm pretty much an octogenarian. Eighty-seven to be precise. I was born in the thirties.
deathkid: (pic#11809721)

[personal profile] deathkid 2017-10-27 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ flushing red at the mention of alec and his "type", nico licks his lips and looks away. ]

I'm not immortal, but I am a demigod. I was held by Lotus Eaters for about seventy years. During that time, I didn't age. That's why I look like... this.

[ gestures to himself before taking the summoned drink. he gazes into it, feeling the magic radiating off it before taking a small sip. ]
wayfaring_stranger: (pic#10978559)

take a chance | Jace Wayland

[personal profile] wayfaring_stranger 2017-10-25 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Jace raises an eyebrow and then smirks a little, holding up his own glass. Ice water with fresh fruit for flavor. He made a promise and he's including the potion drinks in that. For now.

He joins in drinking, gulping most of his water and eating a raspberry.]


deathkid: (pic#11809905)

[personal profile] deathkid 2017-10-27 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ nodding to his silent drinking partner, nico sips his own drink. as the fire goes down, he shivers, but shows no other signs of change or burning. not only because of the ice cold sugar cube, but because of nico's own resistance to magical flames. they're not like leo's, so they don't burn, and when nico speaks, he doesn't spew fire. ]

You're the guy that made the announcement.
wayfaring_stranger: (pic#10978559)

[personal profile] wayfaring_stranger 2017-10-29 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Jace gulps down most of his glass and eats one of the berries. It's nice, but not at all what he's craving.]

I am. I see you're still you. Magnus hasn't turned you into anything furry.