Death & Co, Diagon Alley

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Death & Co, Diagon Alley

on July 12, 2015, 01:07:58 PM


DEATH & CO.




Settled on the north end of Diagon Alley, Death & Co was once a residential home.  The buildings around it were residential too.  But, the residents died, the buildings remained untouched and on their far corner in the alley, have stayed dormant for years.  Fortunately, someone saw some potential and renovated the building that existed on a kitty corner from Gambol & Japes.  The original attempt was to turn it into a restaurant, but the owner went under and it remained with its dilapidated exterior – no one would even really look at it.   

But, Raul Amherst found its charm in the desperate search to find something to help his sister not become a soap opera on the wireless addict.  After the Guy Fawkes explosions,  Margo suffered a deep crisis of identity and existence: contemplating the overwhelming possibility of a future she had not planned on ever having.  As part of this slightly late quarter life crisis, Raul decided to buy the property with family money and gift it to his very lost sister.  The surly exterior of the building provided a lot of opportunities for work and occupation.  Now it is home to Death & Co.  Part dive bar, part quidditch bar, all level 4 (and other friendly faces) hangout; the name is an homage to the death wishes of all of her ex-coworkers (and herself).   

The interior is a reminiscent of Margo’s own personality.  Sort of dark, but with a fun twist.  The bar is stocked with every kind of liquor one could imagine.  There is also an impressive array of beers and ales on tap.  Though they currently aren’t serving food, there is a kitchen that may make itself useful in the future. 

On one side of the bar are billiards tables.   The billiards are, of course, magical.  Eight balls explode if you hit them into a pocket before the end of the game.  The cue ball heckles you if you scratch.  Each ball has a “special” feature and they change from time to time.  Some include magical jumping, splitting into more than one ball, and levitating.  Each game played is totally different. 

Notably, darts are not allowed at her bar.  Margo was banned from playing in Australia and feels that the slight must carry over to England. 

The outdoor area is open for drinking, dancing, and parties.  Margo invites live music (though is usually playing the wireless or records).  There are tables and chairs that can be removed for more space, if the event calls for it.  Since it’s winter and she’s bought it, she’s relying on some friends and their spell work to make the space comfortable for winter: who doesn’t want to party outside no matter the time of the year?  The summer will be significantly less complicated as far as spellwork goes. 

Re: Death & Co, Diagon Alley

Reply #1 on July 12, 2015, 01:12:21 PM


THE STAFF

Owners
Raul Amherst
Camilla Amherst
Bartenders
OPEN
Servers
OPEN
Nico Piselli
Hosts/Hostesses
OPEN
OPEN
Cooks
OPEN
OPEN

All NPCs created by me (exceptions: Jesse and Nico) are adoptable!  PM me if you are interested.
Last Edit: June 19, 2016, 10:01:48 AM by Margo Amherst

Re: Death & Co, Diagon Alley

Reply #2 on August 06, 2015, 04:53:31 PM

DEATH & CO.DRINK  MENU


The Unforgivables
A trio of shots served on a metallic tray.  These cannot be ordered separately.[1]
The ImperiusCreates a momentary “blank” sensation with widened pupils and blank stare.
The CruciatusCreates a chilling sensation all over the body.  It is not painful, but definitely illicits a strong, physical response from the drinker.
The Avada KedavraLongest effect of the three.  Starts with a drowsy feeling and then with a strong, impending doom senseation (falling or a wave coming) which intensifies rapidly before the drinker is snapped back into reality.  Most people don’t even remember taking the shot.

The TriWhiskey Tournament
A trio of shots served on a wooden slat.  These cannot be ordered separately.  You must order them in sets of two (it's a competition, after all).  The winner receives a paper crown from the bar.
Firewhiskey shot comes first.  Hot! Just like dragons. 
Murky Lake follows close behind.  Make sure you're sitting down for this, you'll feel like you're seeing through water until you take the last shot. 
Last Chance finishes the trio! It reverses the effects of the Murky Lake and the person who gets through the last shot first wins a paper crown.

Specialty Shots & Drinks
More to be added as they are created by the amazing bartenders.
Flaming Firewhiskeys Enchanted flames you can drink.  When you open your mouth and exhale, you breathe out smoke.
The FoundersFour different shots.  They can be ordered together, or separately.  After you drink one, your tongue turns the color of the house. 
Granny Ripper -- This shot will really tear up your throat.  And turn your hair completely white for three minutes.[2]
Amormentia -- Similar to the potion it is named for, the amormentia creates a single scent that is arousing to the drinker before they take it.  For five minutes after the shot is taken, the drinker is also more inclined to make romantic-impulsive decisions.[3]
Expecto Patronum -- The drinker of this shot will immediately feel a comforting warmth all over and breathe out a wispy, white-blue stream.
Felix Felicis -- A golden, glittering shot it is the essence of liquid courage! (Death & Co. would like to note courage does not mean success, in this case).[4]
Pumpkin Spice Eff'you'upa Latte -- A warm, autumn drink made with a pumpkin spice clear liquor and a mix of two coffee cream liqueurs.  Guaranteed to give you a jittery buzz![5]

The Reserve
These drinks are all based on the Ministry’s Classification for Magical Creatures.  The higher the ranking, the stronger the drink.

X
XX
XXX
Pygmy Puff
The Fruit Bat
Flitterby
Billywig Sting
A Garden Gnome
Jobberknoll
The Fire Crab
Hippogriff
The Jarvey
XXXX
XXXXX
Demiguise
Erkling
Golden Snidget
Runespoor

Acromantula
The Basilisk
Chimera
Dragons:
  • Antipodean Opaleye
  • Chinese Fireball
  • Hebridian Black
  • Hungarian Horntail
  • Romanian Longhorn
  • Ukranian Ironbelly


Other Offerings
15 Beers on tap.  Multiple bottle varieties also stocked behind the bar. 
A list of red and white wines are available upon request. 
Fully stocked with hard liquors of all varieties as well.  Requests available.
 1. Credit to Quinalah for creating the effects for Cruciatus and Avada Kedavra
 2. Suggested by Tor
 3. Inspired by a conversation with Nuri
 4. Suggested by Niklas.
 5. Inspired by a facebook post and Melissa's comment about it.
Last Edit: September 16, 2015, 07:25:18 PM by Margo Amherst
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