#apothecary system

[en8y]

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transneuvoyant: a gender connected to being a transneu(tral) clairvoyant; this gender is connected to being transneu, transneu pride, transneu aesthetics, prophecy aesthetics, and being part of, or made by, the oracle coven. can be Kenochoric-in-Nature (KEiN), Ocularic-in-Nature (OCULiN), and/or Magical-in-Nature (MAGiN), but doesn't have to be!

transneuscaper: a gender connected to being a transneu(tral) landscaper; this gender is connected to being transneu, transneu pride, transneu aesthetics, greenery/plantlife aesthetics, and being part of, or made by, the plant coven. can be Kasvionan-in-Nature (KASiN), Wilderic-in-Nature (WILDiN), and/or Magical-in-Nature (MAGiN), but doesn't have to be!

apothetransneuc: a gender connected to being a transneu(tral) apothecary; this gender is connected to being transneu, transneu pride, transneu aesthetics, potion/brewing aesthetics, and being part of, or made by, the potion coven. can be Liquid-in-Nature (LIQUiN), Potion-in-Nature (POTiN), and/or Magical-in-Nature (MAGiN), but doesn't have to be!

@radiomogai @liom-archive @obscurian

[en69y]

hypersexulivoyant + hypersexuliscaper + apothypersexulic

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hypersexulivoyant: a gender connected to being a hypersexual clairvoyant; this gender is connected to being hypersexual, hypersexual pride, hypersexual aesthetics, prophecy aesthetics, and being part of, or made by, the oracle coven. can be Kenochoric-in-Nature (KEiN), Ocularic-in-Nature (OCULiN), and/or Magical-in-Nature (MAGiN), but doesn't have to be!

hypersexuliscaper: a gender connected to being a hypersexual landscaper; this gender is connected to being hypersexual, hypersexual pride, hypersexual aesthetics, greenery/plantlife aesthetics, and being part of, or made by, the plant coven. can be Kasvionan-in-Nature (KASiN), Wilderic-in-Nature (WILDiN), and/or Magical-in-Nature (MAGiN), but doesn't have to be!

apothypersexulic: a gender connected to being a hypersexual apothecary; this gender is connected to being hypersexual, hypersexual pride, hypersexual aesthetics, potion/brewing aesthetics, and being part of, or made by, the potion coven. can be Liquid-in-Nature (LIQUiN), Potion-in-Nature (POTiN), and/or Magical-in-Nature (MAGiN), but doesn't have to be!

colors referenced from/inspired by @epikulupu’s hypersexual flag!

op is hypersexual, and is allowed to cope in silly gender ways. don't clown on this post.

[neatnete]

multi-fandom dog boys

[aubdrewanchel]

Share your anime/manga/novel aesthetic:

[weirdocat83]

Random thought but I feel like the Venn diagram of people who like the entirety of apothecary diaries and people who like the entirety of SVSSS is just a circle.

[walmart-miku]

damn not anime making me cry again

This scene

IS SO FUCKING INTAMATE IM!!!!

LOOK AT HOW SOFT THEY ARE IM CRYING FULL ON SOBBING OVER THEM THEY BEAT THE FUCKING STSTEM GOOD FOR THEM

[saxhen]

"Hana ni Natte" 🌺🌿💉

[unearthed-27]

some drawings I'm really proud of!

[thevoidoceansystem]

💗 Lishu x Basen shipboard (the apothecary diaries) requested by anon! Thanks for the request!

🖤 shipboard with themes of tsundere/grumpy boyfriend, sweet yet bratty princess, and slight age difference!

💙 hope you enjoy and I got the vibes right! I kinda struggled to find age gap pics so I hope this suffices!

[ready-player-v]

current interests

(please disregard any prior posts - this is as of currently the fandoms i'm willing to rp from)

JJK (anime only - i have not fully caught up with the manga)

MDZS (book only - i have not watched the drama nor the donghua)

SVSSS (book only - i haven't watched the donghua)

TGCF (donghua only - i haven't read the book)

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto / The Apothecary Diaries (anime only - i haven't read the manga)

The Magnus Archives (TMA only - i haven't started TMAGP yet)

Yuuri!!! On Ice

if you wish to discuss any further for rp compatibility, dm me or respond to this post :)

[radoatshakedefendor]

Herbs for the lymphatic system

Did you know the lymphatic system is larger than the circulatory system?

It takes out all the waste.

Cleavers

Red clover

Red Root with Poke root *paste for the breast*

Violet leaves

Figwort

Burdock root with Dandelion root

Echinacea

[en8y]

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webivoyant: a gender connected to being a old web clairvoyant; this gender is connected to old web aesthetics, prophecy aesthetics, and being part of, or made by, the oracle coven. can be Kenochoric-in-Nature (KEiN), Ocularic-in-Nature (OCULiN), and/or Magical-in-Nature (MAGiN), but doesn't have to be!

webiscaper: a gender connected to being a old web landscaper; this gender is connected to old web aesthetics, greenery/plantlife aesthetics, and being part of, or made by, the plant coven. can be Kasvionan-in-Nature (KASiN), Wilderic-in-Nature (WILDiN), and/or Magical-in-Nature (MAGiN), but doesn't have to be!

apothewebic: a gender connected to being a old web apothecary; this gender is connected to old web aesthetics, potion/brewing aesthetics, and being part of, or made by, the potion coven. can be Liquid-in-Nature (LIQUiN), Potion-in-Nature (POTiN), and/or Magical-in-Nature (MAGiN), but doesn't have to be!

@radiomogai @liom-archive @obscurian

[shikiswife]

Tried magnesium. Specifically malaat for the muscles. Haven't slept all week. Have had muscle weakness/soreness that I never have.

I have some issues with my body reacting the opposite way I thought it would to Mg.

[ekingston]

Plant mom!? Is there any con just to leave Ivy in water to “propagate” they keep dying in soil so I chopped it all up and put in water 😂 it almost died like 6 months ago before I propagate the first one. Now this one is thriving so can I just leave them in water for live? 😂😅 #iamkarainthatstory

ooh, maybe i’ll give ivy cuttings on water a try too next summer! and yeah, i’d say absolutely, as long as your plant is thriving don’t change a thing! i have a couple of hydroponic plants that haven’t seen soil in well over two years now — just be sure to fertilize them and keep an eye out for root rot. if the leaves begin to look pale you can always move them into soil then. until that happens enjoy the pretty view! and kudos to your creative intervention!

[ofstarsandvibranium]

The Stranger in My Doorway

Fandom: Star Wars - The Acolyte

Pairing: Qimir x GN!Reader

Summary: You run an apothecary and, for the most part, your usual clients come in looking for pain relievers, salves, bacta sprays, etc. But in walks in a new client looking for something that does quite the opposite.

A/N: something short as i try out writing for qimir. lmk what yall think!

You hear the door open at the front while you're rearranging some products in the back room.

"I'll be with you in a moment!" you hear no reply and quickly move around a few bottles and salves before rushing to the front.

In the doorway of your shop stands a man looking rather disheveled. His hair covers part of his face as he looks around your shop. His clothing sags around his body from the rain.

You clear your throat, "Can I help you?"

"I heard you're the person we go to if someone needs a remedy made," the man states as he continues to take in your shop.

You nod, "Yes, sir. I own and run the best on Batuu. I can make anything you need."

The man looks back at you and with a tilt of his head he asks, "Anything?"

You feel a little uneasy as he stares at you, but you try to cover it with a cough, "Um, I use the term lightly. But I can try my best."

The man slowly walks up to your counter, eyes staring directly at you as he approaches, "Even if it is something that could harm someone rather than heal?"

Your eyes dart to the windows of your shop and the door, to ensure no one is watching or listening. You lean in, "For the right price, maybe."

The man smirks, "A thousand spira for an undetectable poison."

Your brows shoot up to your forehead in excitement, "Done. When do you need it?"

"Tonight. I will come by and retrieve it," the man pulls out a small sack and opens it. You hear the clinking of the spira as he grabs them. He sets five pieces onto your counter, "Five hundred spira now. You get the rest after I have ensured your poison works."

You quickly grab the money, "It will. I can assure you, this isn't my first time doing this, sir."

The man smirks, "We'll see." Without another word, he turns on his heal and heads for the door. Over his shoulder he says, "See you tonight," and then exits.

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You closed your shop early to work on the poison. You wanted to make sure you weren't bothered and no one could catch you making something deadly.

Once it was finished, you waited for the stranger to appear in your doorway again.

When night fell, he returned. The rain had stopped but the ground was still damp. The man stood in your doorway again, clothes and hair no longer clinging to him. You get a better look at him now and you register that he's quite handsome.

As if hearing your thoughts, he cocks a brow at you and you shake your head, letting him into your store.

You lock the door behind you and watch as he picks up the vial from your counter. He holds it up, looking at its color, "What kind of poison did you use?"

You point to the vial in his hand, "That one contains chronamite. Used for a quick death." You dig out a second vial from your pocket, "This one is made from charon venom. Causes a slow and painful death as the venom infiltrates the person's nervous system."

The man fully faces you, leaning back against your counter, arms crossing over his chest, "Why did you make two?"

You shrug, "You never specified how you wanted to use the poison. So I made two. Take your pick."

The man smirks again, looking down at the vial in his hand and the one in yours, "I'll take both."

He takes out his pouch again, pulling out more spiras and setting them on your counter. You look at him with wide eyes, "You don't even know if they'll work!"

"I have a feeling they will," he slowly walks up to you, looking into your eyes and then at the vial. He leans in, lips close to your ear as he whispers, "I think this partnership will be very beneficial to the both of us." He then plucks the second vial out of your hands and heads for the door.

You take a glance at the spiras on your counter and then call out, "Wait." You and he turn to each other, "You gave me an extra thousand?"

He waves the vials, "For the extra vial." You nod in understanding and he says, "See you next time." He gives you a mischievous look and leaves.

You let out a deep breath that you didn't know you were holding. There's something about this man that makes you curious. And now you're hoping you will see him again soon.

[writers-potion]

Let's Talk About Magic Systems.

There are two broad ways you can establish magic in your story world - work with existing concepts, or adapting it for something new.

Pick a System

High Magic vs. Low Magic

This distinction existes mostly in the western wrld from the Middle Ages onwards. In non-western cultures, this distinct often doesn't exist.

High magic requires magicians to study from books, ingredients are expensive and instruments elaborate and hard to get. The typical practioner of High Magic is of the upper class, highly educated, and rich. They serve in King's courts and have high social standing thanks to their knowledge.

Among the lower classes and women, Low Magic is ore common. It is taught orally and doesn't require reading skills and uses everyday objects and ingredients.

Black vs. White Magic

"White" magic is often associated with good, and "Black" with the evil. However, what really matters is the magicians intension, not the magic system that they work with.

The term "black magic" is often associated with working with the dead. It can also be used by an individual/group who just wants to appear more menacing.

Ceremonial Magic

This kind of magic involves lots of ritual, recitation and prayer, often in ancient langauges such as Latin, Aramaic and Sanskrit.

Most of the time, it's High Magic and practiced by religious figures.

The typical practioner is educated, has great confidence and a good memory.

Natural Magic

It involves ingredients from nature, such as herbs and water.

It may be practiced outdoor, in a kitchen, or in a laboratory.

The rituals are simple and short, and the practioner will watch out for the turning of seasons, phases of the moon, etc.

Religious Magic

This is a diety working through a magician. The magician prays and asks her god to work the miracle.

Most religions have their own form of magic, and the kind of miracles that the magicians can bring can be limited.

Wiccan Witchcraft and Voodoo are largely religious magic.

The typical practioner would be spiritual and devout, often suspicious of other religions.

Alchemy

Alchemy is both High and Low Magic, and it can incorporate religious, spiritual, philosophical and mythological elements.

In a modern setting, alchemy can also be portrayed as "science gone too far".

The typical practioner would be patient, methodious, educated and driven. The tools includes laboratory equipment, astronomical charts, writing materials, and an unsuspecting roommate(?) for testing.

Traditional Witchcraft

Traditional Witchcraft is a form of Low Magic. In early historic periods, the witch played an important role in village life, often old women who owned apothecaries and helped out other villagers.

The typical practioner would be female, uneducated, illiterate, practical, resourceful and poor. She will have a good memory and well-developed senses.

Tools used would be simple household implements - a cauldron, a broom, knife, etc. that can evade the Inquisitor's suspicions.

Wiccan Witchcraft

If you write contemporary fiction, this is the system your character is most likely to use. It's modern witchcraft, based on the religion of Wicca.

Wiccan witchcraft mostly developed in the second half of the twentieth centruy. It is a form of bothe Natural Magic and Religious Magic.

Based on nature worship and the polarity between male and female, the magician often begins a Wiccan ritual with an invocation to a God/Godess. The Lady (Godess) is depicted as having three aspects: Maiden, Mother and Brone. The Lord (God) may be depicted with horns.

The focus of Wiccan magic is often on healing, with an emphasis of ethical consequences of what is being performed.

It is often practiced outdoors, sometimes naked (which they call 'skyclad'). Wiccan witchcraft uses the phases of the moon to amplify its effects.

Wiccan like to gather in groups called 'covens' or to meet once a month or for major festivals. The coven leader may be called 'high piestess/priest'.

Typical tools include a chalice, a knife (called 'athame'), a wand, candles, herbs, crystals, and essential oils.

Necromancy

The magician summons a dead person, either ghost or spirit, sometimes bodily. The dead are enlisted to grant the magicians with favors or are questioned for information.

It may be related to Shamanism, as well as to some forms of psychic work such as channelling and Spiritualist seances.

The typical practitioner is psychally gisted, strong-willed and courageous.

Shamnism

Shamnism is a Low Magic system. The shaman intercedes between the human and spirit world by communicating with spirits, often to obtain information or provide healing.

Shamans may travel to the spirit world to seek answered, with some level of danger. They use drums, chanting, dancing and drugs to alter their consciousness and communicate with spirits.

Practicing shamans often work alone, but they choose a successor to train. The apprentice is supposed to accept the calling.

The typical shaman is musical, sensitive with a strong sense of rhythm and the psychic.

Tools include drums, bells, a costume, herbs, bones, smoke and mind-altering drugs.

Ancient Egyptian Magic

Ancient Eyptian Magic ovelaps with Religious magic, medicine and with psychic work. The deities most frequently evoked are Selket, Aset for raising the dead, and the gof Thoth for anything to do with sickness and healing.

The emphasis of Ancient Egyptian Magic is protection, often done throgugh an amulet or talisman. The circle or oval is the most important shape that has protective qualities.

The precise wording of a spell is important, as well as the colors that are involved. For magic to affect someone the magicians must know that person's true name.

The typical practitioner is male, literate, often a priest attached to a emple.

Folk Magic

This is a form of Low Magic practiced by amateurs.

This includes housekeepers who can keep the rats out, farmers who can ripen fruit before the height of the season, and scullions who can make water boil faster.

This people would only know a handful of spells, ans pass them in to memebers of their family.

Voodoo

Voodoo is religious magic and low magic.

The rituals are held in private, and may involve communication with spirits, especially the spirits of ancestors and saints.

Commonly used to cure aliments, confound enemies, and obtain desires.

Invent a System

Choosing the Right Words

If your character is clearly a witch, shaman, a necromancer, etc. with a specialty, use that term. Otherwise, the word "magician", or "mage" would be most appropriate.

The term "magus" (plural magi) refers to practitioners of the ancient Zoroastrian faith.

Strictly speaking, witches and wizards are practitioners of two very different magic systems, so your female character can be a wizard, and vice versa.

'Warlock' really means 'oath-breaker' or 'traitor' and doesn't describe a magician.

'Conjurer' is someone who can creae effects to impress an audience, not really magical in itself. The more modern temr would be 'illusionist'

A group of magicians may be called a 'coven' (though it applies mostly to Wiccan magic). A magician working alone would be a 'solitary'.

Magic vs. Magick

Normally, "magic" is the correct spelling.

However, "magick" may be used, especially by insiders, to emphasize that they refer to the real thing, not conjuring or other trick of the eye.

The magic systems are sometimes capitalized, sometimes not. When it involves a religion, nationaliy, or a particular family line, it is capitalized. Just make sure to keep it consistent throughout your book.

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