8. The Verdant Greenhouse Apothecary
For the village cleric or potion brewer, the Verdant Greenhouse Apothecary is a stunning blend of natural flora and elegant glasswork. This building is essentially a massive conservatory attached to a small, sturdy stone cottage. The cottage provides a dark, cool place for sleeping and storing volatile ingredients, while the greenhouse is an explosion of light and color.
The greenhouse is constructed using a framework of dark oak fences and stairs, holding together massive panes of clear or light green stained glass. The roof is entirely glass, sloping gracefully down to allow maximum sunlight to nourish the magical plants within.
Landscaping and Interior: The exterior of the apothecary should be slightly overgrown, with vines creeping up the stone walls of the cottage and spore blossoms hanging from the eaves. Inside the greenhouse, the space is packed with raised planter beds made of trapdoors, filled with nether wart, sweet berries, glow berries, and tall flowers. Brewing stands bubble constantly on polished andesite counters, and cauldrons filled with various dyed waters simulate magical concoctions in progress.