[OPEN] Halloween Haunt at The Apothecary

[appetitive]

who: Magnus Bane (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.

Comments

[spellslots]

[Getting flipped off is becoming a pattern for him at this party.]

Lucretia knew I wasn't Lup, but got distracted by the tits anyway. [Lucretia being hella gay isn't a secret, just her crush on Lup, but Taako figures he's keeping it general enough that it doesn't give anything away.] Poor Mags totally fucking fell for it, but that's Magnus for ya.

[inlaid]

And Lup? What does Lup have to say about all of this?

[Bryn feels confident that his twin sister finds the whole thing amusing. The twins have probably done something like this before. But it doesn't mean that she doesn't want to hear the whole thing. Taako knows how to liven up a party if nothing else and clearly she could stand to study his mannerisms a little before taking herself off as his tiny doppelganger.]

[spellslots]

Lup thinks it's funny as shit cause she's got the exact same sense of humour I do.

[Well, not entirely true; Taako has more of a mean streak and Lup is way more fond of dad jokes than Taako, but close enough.]

[inlaid]

[Bryn isn't surprised, of course. But as she considers Taako looking convincing as his sister, she also thinks about her own costume. Narrows her eyes.]

I have a favor to ask.

[spellslots]

Yes, darling?

[He's not really suspicious, because Bryn is chill and he figures this is a low key request, but he's going to look suspicious anyway, because he likes being dramatic.]

[inlaid]

You know what would make my costume really convincing?

[She wiggles her eyebrows.]

A phantom steed.

[spellslots]

You wanna summon Garyl in a bar?

[Listen, he's as up for this nonsense as the next person but that's a bit much.]

[inlaid]

[Doubt from Taako is the only thing that makes her second guess this favor. Her lips purse together as she looks around them.]

Well I did...

[But it is a bit crowded. Hff.]

[spellslots]

[Taako shakes his head at Bryn, because really, but he takes a step back and casts something anyway, drawing his hand through the air as he does.

And there's Garyl! Except not quite, because people can move through him easily; he's a fake, illusory horse, but he'll act like Garyl.]

You got him for five minutes.

[inlaid]

[Bryn is so pleased she actually claps her hands together. Staring in delight at Garyl, then back to Taako she lets out a little laugh.]

I know you already know this, but you're the best, Taako.

[Enjoy the kiss on the cheek, friend, she's going to take the illusory binacorn through the bar like the smug asshole she is. As if she was the one responsible for this piece of magic.]

[spellslots]

[Between the kiss on the cheek and Bryn's obvious delight, Taako looks so damn fond as he shoos her away.]

Don't have too much fun, sweetheart.