Briar & Thorn Apothecary
Owner: Rhea Thornbrook
Briar & Thorn Apothecary is a small but well-stocked apothecary nestled in a quiet corner of University City. The exterior is draped in creeping ivy and vibrant wildflowers, with a warm amber glow spilling out from the windows, giving the impression of a place that holds both danger and healing in equal measure. Inside, the air is thick with the earthy smell of herbs, incense, and concoctions brewing in cauldrons. The shelves are lined with jars, bottles, and vials containing everything from rare medicinal plants to potent poisons.
Rhea Thornbrook, a quiet yet sharp-witted woman with a deep knowledge of both the healing and harmful properties of herbs, is the heart of the store. While she keeps a calm and collected demeanor, her sharp eyes can see through even the most hardened adventurer. She has a reputation for providing both the rarest of healing ingredients and the most dangerous of poisons—depending on what her customers seek.
Briar & Thorn Apothecary attracts a wide range of clientele, from the ill and injured seeking rare healing potions to those needing poisons for their darker deeds. Rhea doesn’t ask questions, but she’s not one to be trifled with, as she knows the value of both life-saving remedies and dangerous toxins.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Herbal Poultice | Heals minor wounds; restores 1d4 HP over an hour when applied. | 5 sp |
| Soothing Tea Blend | Calming herbs; grants advantage on next save vs. fear or stress. | 1 gp |
| Sleep Petals (vial) | Ground flowers; add to drink or burn as incense for light natural sleep aid. | 2 gp |
| Tonic of Wakefulness | Keeps user awake for 8 hours; immune to magical or mundane sleep. | 3 gp |
| Antiplague Tincture | Grants advantage on saves vs. disease for 24 hours. | 5 gp |
| Venom Extract (mild) | Basic poison; applied to weapon, target makes DC 11 CON save or take 1d4 dmg. | 8 gp |
| Lungbloom Draught | Heals 1d6 HP and cures coughing, gasping, or mild lung issues. | 10 gp |
| Spellbark Ink | Used for inscribing druidic or arcane scrolls; enough for 1 spell level. | 15 gp |
| Potion of Lesser Healing | Restores 2d4+2 HP instantly. | 25 gp |
| Shadowroot Elixir | Grants darkvision (60 ft) for 1 hour. | 30 gp |
| Briarguard Salve | Resistance to slashing damage for 10 minutes. | 40 gp |
| Heartthorn Vial | Rare extract; grants +1 to CON saving throws for 1 hour. | 60 gp |
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Herbal Consultation | Personalized blend recommendations; includes a sample pack. | 1 gp |
| Minor Curse Removal | Removes minor hexes, jinxes, or negative energy. | 10 gp |
| Potion Identification | Identify magical or alchemical potion properties. | 15 gp |
| Custom Tonic Brewing | A unique tonic made to your specifications (nonmagical effects). | 20 gp |
| Aura Reading | Brief reading of magical aura and emotional state (RP flavor). | 25 gp |
| Alchemical Infusion | Infuses one item with a minor alchemical effect (DM-defined). | 50 gp |
| Ritual Cleansing | Cleansing of body, soul, or item; may remove minor spiritual afflictions. | 75 gp |
| Embalming | Preserves a body with herbs, oils, and alchemical techniques; lasts 10 days. | 100 gp |
| Cremation (with urn) | Ritual burning of remains with optional enchanted urn. | 120 gp |
| Custom Potion Creation | Commission a unique potion (with DM-approved effects). | 100 gp+ |
| Burial Service | Includes a nature blessing, shallow grove grave, and simple wooden marker. | 150 gp |