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Avros Apothecary Inc.

Avros Apothecary Inc.

Avros Apothecary Inc. was established in 1361 as the lovechild of national pride and cosmopolitan whimsy. It was developed out of the hearts of two estranged lovers, separated by economic demands. In a series of heartfelt letters, for each other and for the cities they left behind, the dream was born. Marcus Andromedi and Yuli Capashi enlisted friends, family, and local experts such as oenologists, botanists, poets, politicians, and aestheticians in the mission to develop perfumes that perfectly embodied the cities to which they felt called so desperately to return.
Years of trial and error, a labyrinth of fleeting connotations and memories, and a passion only found in a young romance like theirs finally led Andromedi and Capashi to the recipes they sought. The Capital, Mekh'uden, and Bonghalul were the first to be immortalized in vials. Generations passed and the family business was handed down to the starcrossed lovers' children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Along came Ciceri, Markhevi Yard, and Hycenia, which unfortunately faltered under the shadow of war. The company temporarily vanished into obscurity, but has recently emerged by the will and finance of the sole heir to the Andromedi fortune - Kasio Andromedi II.
In merely the last 15 years, the perfume line has experienced the greatest surge of production in hundreds of years, featuring new blends embodying cities such as Rocai, Durqi, and Madrasa. Experimental blends such as Colemyå Basin, Takh Zelkai, and even a strikingly gallant cocktail named after the neighboring region of Ochre Hills (despite the political tension with Takh Av'ros) have appeared over the years as limited edition.

The expansion of the perfume line is not the only endeavor that has earned the apothecary international attention. The proprietors of Avros Apothecary have introduced a line of tinctures and tonics designed to combat psychosomatic illnesses. While many have called the homeopathic elixirs "primitive" and "codswallop", the effects are undeniable. The aromas and flavors of the potions rejuvenate consumers, especially those struggling with depression, gastrointestinal distress, and fibromyalgia. Originally designed to be dashed into a glass of seltzer or quinine tonic, companies worldwide have taken to using Avros Apothecary products in spirits, cocktails, and lipsticks. All original products are currently available in shelf-stable, alcohol-free formats.

Avros Apothecary Inc. has recently begun a novel venture in their program to share the talents of their scientists with the world. The company is now accepting applications for custom products that will immortalize the spirit of other nations around the planet. Through careful analysis of national trends, histories, cultures, and (of course) cuisines, Avros Apothecary can craft a perfume or tincture to epitomize the spirit of the nation's people and environment. The process takes an exceptional amount of information (and a hefty sum of money from the customer), but it is guaranteed to satisfy the curiosity of the buyer. The scents are often astounding, and even offensive to some - how else to exemplify the experience of living in a Psychotic Dictatorship? Some are classic and timeless, while others will develop drastically come the release of the following vintage. The possibilities are nearly endless, especially since Avros Apothecary announced an irresistible limited-time offer, allowing other nations to pay for 3-year perfume and tincture packages by bartering relics and cultural delicacies such as exotic wines, candles, preserved foods, art, technology, literature, and spices. These fragments of culture will help Avros Apothecary refine their current blends, and expand the horizons on future products. The company has elected to cut prices even further by offering upgraded packages in exchange for marketing real estate. Current packages are described in further detail below.


Available Products ($=NSD)

The Capital is infamous for the largest wealth disparity in the country, but no one would dare name a perfume after the slums of Bakhņavik. However, the ripe tobacco, cardamom, and heady currant notes of Bakhņavik humidors tag along in the nation's most popular perfume line - Vikaså. Named after the wealthiest and most sophisticated district in the nation, Vikaså carries an air of importance. Lilac, rosehips, coriander, and wintergreen are balanced by sweet sugar and spice. Bursts of wine grapes and lanolin round out the floral punch and memorialize the city's particular tastes in cuisine and fashion. The tinge of shisha smoke makes this popular perfume exceptionally versatile; it's perfect for a black-tie ball or a masquerade in the Red Light District.
Vikaså is famous for their hip pedestrians who comfortably "shed their skins" each year to dress themselves in the hottest fashion. Accordingly, each yearly vintage of the Vikaså line is unique, and age can have mysterious effects on the character of the product.

Vikaså 2020 Perfume (50ml) - $21
Vikaså 2020 Perfume (100ml) - $38
Vikaså 2020 Perfume (200ml) - $72

Vikaså 2020 Tincture (50ml) - $14
Vikaså 2020 Tincture (100ml) - $24
Vikaså 2020 Tincture (500ml) - $89

Vikaså 2001 Perfume (50ml) - $44
Vikaså 1996 Perfume (50ml) - $51
Vikaså 1943 Perfume (50ml) - $103
Vikaså 1920 Perfume (50ml) - $227
Vikasa 1887 Perfume (50ml) - Market Price


Next up, we have the intoxicating scent of Bonghalul, famous for its home-brewed smoked mead. The mead is notorious for its exceptionally short shelf-life, but this spirit will circumnavigate the Pacifics and never grow stale. Accordingly, our Bonghalul blend features bursts of blue bee honey, poppy, lavender, beeswax, maple syrup, and oat. Deep pine smoke, pomegranate, and spicy black peppercorn sneak their way into the nigh hallucinogenic potion. Our scientists worked tirelessly to recreate the ubiquitous brine evident in all Bonghalul cuisine, due to the salt deposits upriver. Much like the noise in Bonghalul during a full moon parade, our most popular blend delivers a dizzying explosion that will immolate your senses.

Bonghalul Perfume (50ml) - $15
Bonghalul Perfume (100ml) - $27
Bonghalul Perfume (200ml) - $50

Bonghalul Tincture (50ml) - $9
Bonghalul Tincture (100ml) - $16
Bonghalul Tincture (500ml) -$72


Avros Apothecary Founders Andromedi and Capashi met as children in the cozy village of Mekh'uden. Our Mekh'uden blend has undergone more tumultuous alterations than any other product, reflecting the city to which it's dedicated. It retains the stony tingles of brooks and the vegetal wisps of the swamps that cling to the city's western border. However, it now carries powerful movements of peach, apricot, persimmon, dandelion, coconut, and rye whiskey. Centuries of war and displacement disturbed the spirit of Mekh'uden to its core. However, it rose up, far stronger than before - not in spite of, but through the compassion and humility of its citizens. This is an ode to those who fight for what they believe in, no matter the cost. To the philosophers, the philanthropists, the misunderstood, and the lost, this blend honors you. For this reason, 10% of profits from this blend go to our national veteran support foundation (IRFA).

Mekh'uden Perfume (50ml) - $19
Mekh'uden Perfume (100ml) - $35

Mekh'uden Tincture (50ml) - $13
Mekh'uden Tincture (100ml) - $22




You may also like:

Ciceri: Clean, concise, and healthy notes of vanilla, sushi rice, and toasted almonds.

Ciceri Perfume (50ml) - $18
Ciceri Tincture (50ml) - $12

Markhevi Yard: Boisterous and bold, carrying a head-shaking whiff of vermouth rouge, bay laurel, iron, cedar, and fresh snow. This cologne combines an impossible number of odors found in the pirate hideout.

Markhevi Yard Cologne (50ml) - $22
Markhevi Yard Tincture (50m) - $18

Hycenia: Gorgeous and tranquil. Smoked rosemary, green coffee, and pineapple combine for a unique garden of invigorating and comforting scents. Every waft of this emerald elixir presents new indulgences, from basil to chamomile to yuzu.

Hycenia Perfume (50ml) - $20
Hycenia Tincture (50ml) - $14




Coming soon to our international catalog:

Rocai - Earthy sugarbeet and exquisite ruby port frame this burst of grassy vegetables. Shiso, fennel, and sandalwood make this a popular tincture, and an enigmatic perfume.
Madrasa - Violets, molasses, black cherry, and plum weave a blanket of tender aromatic velvet. Much like the famous universities in this city, this blend offers many secrets to those perceptive enough to dive in. Young leather, cumin, and chocolate persist.
Durqi - Famous for its exceptional lumber industry, it's no wonder Durqi's clouds are rife with oak, cedar, sap, and pine. But this rush of forest is balanced out by clove, nutmeg, bitter orange peel, and Ecuadoran chocolate.




Packages (1 case=16 bottles):

Your Choice of 12 Cases of 100ml Original Perfumes (mix and match Vikaså 2020, Bonghalul, Mekh'uden)
$6200

Your Choice of 12 Cases of 100ml Original Tinctures (mix and match Vikaså 2020, Bonghalul, Mekh'uden)
$4000

Your Choice of 12 cases of 50 ml Avros Collection Perfumes (mix and match any available Avros blends)
$3300

Your Choice of 12 cases of 50ml Avros Collection Tinctures (mix and match any available Avros blends)
$2200

Custom Orders:

12 Cases of 50ml Custom Perfume!*
$6000 + One token of your nation and 2-200 sentences describing its value

12 Cases of 50ml Custom Tincture (alcohol-based)!*
$5000 + One token of your nation and 2-200 sentences describing its value

12 Cases of 50ml Custom Tincture (nonalcoholic)!*
$5500 + One token of your nation and 2-200 sentences describing its value

12 Cases of 100ml Custom Perfume!*
$9000 + One token of your nation and 2-200 sentences describing its value

12 Cases of 100ml Custom Tincture (alcohol-based)!*
$7000 + One token of your nation and 2-200 sentences describing its value

12 Cases of 100ml Custom Tincture (nonalcoholic)!*
$8000 + One token of your nation and 2-200 sentences describing its value

Our 3-Year packages include:

  • Three vintages (2020,2021,2020) to commemorate the climate of your nation as it develops. Experience the refreshing aromas of peace, the furious astringency of war, and the bursting vigor of reformation. Vintage delivery dates can't be specified, but completion can be expected in the same month of your original order.

  • Three shipments of 12 cases of 50ml and 12 cases of 100ml bottles for a grand total of 1,152 bottles of custom fragrance.

  • Complimentary graphic of bottle design. Each year, with the final delivery of your product, you will also receive a nuanced fragrance bottle design of your own. Share this graphic on your nation's Factbook, in the forums, or anywhere you like, because it belongs to you.

  • In return for this service, we do ask for a bit of appreciation after you have received your delivery. Share our name and/or your new bottle design on your factbook, in a forum, or with some friendly nations to help us reach more nations! There's nothing holding you to this, but it seems only fair in exchange for this commitment!

3-Year Custom Perfume Package!
$40,000 + One token of your nation and 2-200 sentences describing its value + the favor of publicly sharing our business with others

3-Year Custom Tincture Package!
$35,000 + One token of your nation and 2-200 sentences describing its value + the favor of publicly sharing our business with others

3-Year Custom Non-Alcoholic Tincture Package!
$38,000 + One token of your nation and 2-200 sentences describing its value + the favor of publicly sharing our business with others




3 Year Custom Perfume & Tincture Package!

  • Three shipments of: 12 cases 50ml perfume, 12 cases 100ml, 6 cases 200ml perfume + 12 cases 50ml Tincture, 12 cases 100ml Tincture, and 6 cases 500ml Tincture

  • A total of 2496 bottles and 124.8 liters of Avros Apothecary Inc. Custom Fragrance

  • 25% off your next purchase coupon

  • Our eternal respect and perhaps an alliance

  • The hand of our most beautiful and intelligent citizen in marriage

  • Alcohol-free tincture is safe for children


$80,000 + At least one token of your nation and 2-200 sentences describing its value + the favor of publicly sharing our business with others


Link Get your custom fragrance started today!


*Package details subject to Conditions. If your nation disappears, we simply can't complete our end of the bargain. Other conditions will be mailed to you upon order, but before confirmation of purchase.
All purchases subject to 1% shipping and handling fee. Fee will be waived for resident nations of Karma upon request. Bulk and wholesale discounts negotiable upon request. Complete product details happily provided upon request

(Before you ask: there's no point in marketing a perfume for the battlefields of y'Sila, as there's not a soul in Karma that would want to smell like soldiers stained with three days of rainforest sweat, feral dogs in heat, gunpowder, and rancid meat drying in the sun.)


Pronunciation Key:
Avros/Av'ros (Ahv-RROS) (rhymes with close)
Kasio (KAH-see-o)
Vikaså (Vee-KAHS-sya)
Bakhņavik (Bock-NYA-vick)
Bonghalul (Bowng-huh-LUHLL)
Mekh'uden (Mek-OO-din)
Ciceri (SIS-ur-ree)
Markhevi Yard (Mark-KEV-ee Yard)
Hycenia (High-SEEN-ee-a)
Rocai (rro-SAIee)
Madrasa (Mah-DRRAH-sah)
Durqi (Dewrr-kee)
y'Sila (yi-SEEL-luh)

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