Poisoned Pestle

Welcome to Poisoned Pestle apothecary, where we strive to meet all your potion and alchemical needs!

Primal DC • Excalibur
Lavender Beds • W13 • P7
Tuesdays: 7 - 10pm PST

Welcome to the Poisoned Pestle apothecary, where we strive to meet all your potion needs. If what you're looking for is not in stock, there is a possibility it can be created and/or procured for you (via RP). Feel free to browse our wares and tomes, or sit down and rest your weary feet. If you're feeling adventurous, perhaps you would be interested in trying out our experimental potions?Poisoned Pestle is a part of Poison Venues, a string of establishments run by Doku. If you like night life or shopping, feel free to check out The Poison Grotto bar & lounge, or Poison & Flame relics and curios shop!

Doku

Brain Cell #1

Luciel

Brain Cell #2

Naja

Best Tester

Mina

Cute Medic

Solana

Apprentice

Doku

Brain Cell #1

Age: 26
Pronoun(s): She/Her/Hers
Race: Wildwood Elezen (Ishgardian)
Likes: tomes, potions, the Arts, spicy food, cooking and baking, Chimera Doll, personal space
Dislikes: love potions, spiders, empty promises, unsolicited touching (especially the horns)

Doku is the proprietor of Poisoned Pestle and The Poison Grotto. She studied in Ishgard for several years, culminating in apprenticeships specializing in lutherie, archeterie, and alchemy. Initially, her apprentice years were spent abroad for the former two. However, a developed interest in local flora led to self-taught alchemy, soon leading her to seek formal training from a Sharlayan master. On top of her luthier work, Doku now specializes in rare and experimental potions as well as runic inscriptions and enchantments, her expertise sought by many around the world. The quest for knowledge is never ending, so Doku spends a lot of time researching the world's newest alchemy discoveries. Things are certainly looking up these days...This elezen often forgoes sleeping and eating in favor of completing tasks, such as research or brewing. Doku strives to provide high quality potions and remedies to those unable to seek a healer for whatever reason, and will often go out on a limb for her clientele. However, thanks to her wife any bad habits aren't so terrible as of late. But why does Doku speak in plural...?

Luciel

Brain Cell #2

Age: 24
Pronoun(s): He/Him/His
Race: Sun Seeker Miqo'te
Likes: giving compliments, 'out of the ordinary’ food (i.e. Xaela tail), fighting, provoking certain people, sleeping on the floor
Dislikes: splashes of water, wearing too many clothes, nobles/upper class, close combat, math

Escort. Dancer. Bartender. Barista. Now he claims the title of Doku's Chihuahua 'Healer-in-Training' as he is now learning the wisdom of medicine. Due to his past, he struggles to talk with others as some would comment he can be very crass, shameless, and even cringe. After an intense spat with his Xaela husband, he is determined to change his ways from his usual playboy self to a more loyal sophisticated man. This opportunity presented itself when Doku requested her part-time bartender at The Poison Grotto, to assist with her apothecary, Poisoned Pestle.He is a cheerful, naive individual of which his smile melts people's worries away. Currently, he is struggling to lessen his aggressive, impulsive attitude for more of an acceptable personality to society.Note: He is a bartender at Doku’s other establishment, The Poison Grotto.

Naja

Best Tester

Age: ???
Pronoun(s): She/They/Her/Them/Hers/Theirs
Race: Sun Seeker Miqo'te
Likes: Doku, the color red, fire, apples, painting, helping others, carpentry, learning new things, bubble baths
Dislikes: isolation, being misunderstood, complicated problems, wasting time, gaelicatnip

Naja has no real business being behind the counter other than her insistence on helping her wife, Doku. The miqo’te has little to no knowledge of alchemy or medicine other than what she has picked up spending hours in the shop, absorbing information passively. She does have a keen sense for the bath products and candles sold in the shop though, having been a tester for many of the newer scents. Naja loves helping customers finding the right scent or assisting them in her own capacity, even if she has to ask Doku for help from time to time.Naja has no formal education, having awoken immediately after the Seventh Umbral Calamity with no memory of who she was or even how to speak Eorzean. The years after awakening weren’t exactly pleasant or easy but Naja survived. She survived long enough to wander into the Pestle one night and have an experience that she couldn’t forget. Didn’t hurt that Doku was charming and kind in ways Naja hadn’t really experienced. One visit turned into regular visits which ended with the strange, semi-literate miqo’te wed to Doku. After a while, Naja asked her wife if she could help around the shop and Doku said yes and here we are.

Mina

Cute Medic

Age: 23
Pronoun(s): They/Them/Theirs
Race: Raen Au Ra
Likes: tea, complex astrological theory, unsolvable problems, nightlife, Centurio hunts
Dislikes: ceruleum, pointless fights, inclement weather, large crowds

Mina is a battlefield medic working alongside the Tenebrus Mercenary Company, though a lack of things to fight has led to them seeking new employment. Having studied medicine and astrology dutifully since they were 18, they took to it with single-minded devotion, growing far past the expectations of their tutors. Presently, they're at the forefront of new techniques to mend, blending Hingashi techniques with proper Sharlayan forms. They also have training as a culinarian under a nameless chef at the Bokairo Inn, with specialization in teas and the proper ceremony thereof.They're well-travelled and seemingly stoic, but Mina has many soft sides and is easy to fluster if the right buttons are pushed. Mina is dutiful and driven when given tasks, and is fiercely devoted to those in their sphere.

Solana

The Apprentice

Status: Vacation
Age: 22
Pronoun(s): She/Her/Hers
Race: Sun Seeker Miqo'te
Likes: Doku, Mr. Bubbles, escaping, anything she wasn't allowed to have while growing up
Dislikes: her parents, betrothals

A happy-go-lucky miqo'te with a streak of vengeance. Solana comes from a long line of alchemists, the Ceae family operating a chain of successful apothecaries; even though the young heiress has a strained relationship with her parents, she aspires to become an alchemist on her own terms.Currently, Solana studies under Doku as her apprentice. She has recently passed the beginner's alchemy exams and is hard at work for intermediate studies. Her duties are divided between the shop and the Botanists' Guild--even if she is often out on the field for other reasons as well. While she may not be a master alchemist (yet), she does possess an uncanny grasp of knowledge on poisons.Due to a sheltered upbringing, Solana is oblivious to many things and does not understand how the world works. She lacks a filter and often delivers casual comments that quickly turns heads. However, despite having her own troubles she retains a sunny disposition.Her biggest inspirations are Mr. Bubbles, Doku, and Luciel.

Pestle Potions

A sampling of our potion stock, meticulously brewed from high quality ingredients. If you cannot find what you are looking for, our staff will be happy to help! Custom orders accepted.

• Potions

Pestle Products

A selection of our lovingly handmade products. From bath products and candles, to tea and candy, there is something for everyone!

• Products

Herbs & Ingredients

Looking to stock up for your alchemical needs? Here is a sampling of our inventory, with only the highest quality of ingredients. If we do not have what you need, it may be possible to order for pickup or delivery.

• Ingredients

Thaliak's Heaven

Introducing the scent for the Second Astral Moon, to stimulate the mind, body, and soul. A little slice of heaven. Featuring notes of young water lily, rose, lemon, holy basil, and sandalwood. Available for all bath products and candles.

Herbs & Roots

10 - 1,000 gil/bundle

Materials

10 - 1,000 gil/jar

Minerals

50 - 100,000 gil

Tools & Supplies

10 - 5,000 gil

Feeling adventurous? Why not try one of our experimental potions? All effects are temporary and last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours; perhaps even a few days (the duration up to you).Any observations within the shop may be recorded. This isn't just for fun after all!How it works:
For this roleplay experience, select one of the experimentals and a staff member will give you a potion. You will then /random. The number rolled will determine the effect of the potion. Some potion effects may require more than one roll.This experience requires a little more interaction and may take some time, especially when there is a queue for experimentals. Please be patient.

Price: 2,000 gil (Price is IC, but item may be given)

Note: If you like a particular effect and would like to wreak havoc on your friends, ask if it is available in a standalone potion!

Clinic

Has it been a while since your last checkup? Do you need a wound healed? Are potions not enough? Poisoned Pestle has you covered! We will work with you to the best of our abilities. While most staff members have at least some healing knowledge and experience, we now have a designated healer. No gil required, this is a free service when available.Head medic: Mina

Tattoos

Have you had our Draconic Tonic and experienced our temporary tattoo effect? Now is your chance to make it permanent! We will work with you (via RP) to create the tattoo of your dreams, using specially created alchemical ink--and no needles.Inquire further for more information.

Note: Due to busy shop hours, this service is only available during off hours/days via private appointment. Keep in mind that sessions may take anywhere between 2 - 5 hours.

Tattoo artist: Doku

Price: Starting at 5,000 gil (RP only)

Types of tattoos on offer:

Note: Keep in mind that this is an RP service and does not come with a real design.