My wife is being induced TOMORROW (Wednesday June 16th), so obviously the previous date time no longer works, especially wrangling a toddler AND a newborn ;)
The original post was as follows, but we will be revising the event premise and planning in greater detail for showtime!
Following our “comeback tour” with the Battle of Paglth’an [1] [2], we are happy to announce our next big event for FFXIV’s Death Unto Dawn Part 2! Taking what we learned with our previous foray (which was our first large-scale event in over 2 years), we will be refining our system to offer an even smoother experience that brings your OCs close to the main story action!
Thismilitary-themedMSQ event will take place in a “stand-in set” for the Carteneau Flats. 5.5 Part 2 spoilers goes without saying. All Crystal RPers are welcome to this event on the Balmung server. Read on to learn more!
Following our “comeback tour” with the Battle of Paglth’an [1] [2], we are happy to announce our next big event for FFXIV’s Death Unto Dawn Part 2! Taking what we learned with our previous foray (which was our first large-scale event in over 2 years), we will be refining our system to offer an even smoother experience that brings your OCs close to the main story action!
Thismilitary-themedMSQ event will take place in a “stand-in set” for the Carteneau Flats. Due to developments in the main story of FFXIV, tempering of your characters may be possible (albeit temporary), as is RPvP as a consequence…
5.5 Part 2 spoilers goes without saying. All Crystal RPers are welcome to this event on the Balmung server. Read on to learn more!
This event will have a fixed structure to accommodate the potentially large number of players in attendance (over 30 last time!). In addition, an event guide will be written for participants to have access to on the day.
Prelude: Up to an hour before the official start time is some unofficial RP for our characters to get to know each other, set at the Immortal Flames outpost in Carteneau.
Act 1 (“Trash mobs”): After an initial clash of our RP army with a large enemy force, our characters split up into pre-determined squadrons to fight the enemy in easier-to-GM “mini-events”.
Act 2 (“Boss fight”): A lunar primal will descend upon the battlefield, potentially tempering your character and resulting in an RPvP sequence following modified Grindstone rules (including the ability to gang up). Don’t worry! If the heroes are defeated, a “deus ex machina” is planned to save the day ;)
Act 3: Rather than have an unofficial denouement, an epilogue will be rolled into the official event time to allow our characters to properly process the battle. This would involve tending to the injured and tempered with porxies etc!
As can be found on our Carrd, please keep in mind our 3 guiding principles:
We do NOT do DND-style tabletop events: Your characters are not arranged on a board with a defined number of enemies who have a set amount of hitpoints you have to whittle down. In most cases, there is a vaguely defined enemy force. This allows for a large-scale military conflict to be properly simulated.
Roll first, THEN emote: Outside of RPvP, your characters will roll to meet a success/fail threshold, then emote accordingly. This is contextual, and depends on the specific GM post.
It’s on You, the Writer: In order to alleviate as much stress as possible from the GMs, it is expected that event participants take the initiative in writing their character out in whatever happenings are taking place. We are here to provide a creative platform for your characters to be a part of something greater than themselves, rather than have RP spoon-fed directly to you. When something happens, take the initiative! Be bold and confident in writing your character in a structured but freeform story. That isn’t to say your characters will be ignored by the GMs, however, quite the contrary…
In addition, patienceandgracearerequiredfor these events. All 4 of the GMs are older adults with significant RL commitments, including a parent of a toddler and incoming newborn. It can feel stressful, especially RPvP, to be part of these large-scale events; but don’t worry! If you keep the above in mind, you WILL have fun being a Big Damn Hero of FFXIV’s Main Story Quest!
If you have any more questions, join our Discord server up above!
There are too many damn good screenshots to include from yesterday’s Battle of Paglth’an! Here is a personal favourite, which shows Lunar Bahamut dropping into Zolm’ak Citadel as a cameo to incinerate a force of Alliance troops before moving on elsewhere.
Huge shout-out to the 30+ players who attended and made the event a great comeback for the 4th! It’s the first time hosting these MSQ events in over 2 years.
There will be more to come in the run-up to Endwalker, using what we learned in managing a large group of RPers to formalize our GM systems. I’m honestly surprised it went as well as it did as a first foray for a new group!
If you’re interested in joining our CWLS/Discord-based community to catch further Death Unto Dawn and Endwalker military-themed events, do hop in here: https://discord.gg/rqnE2bjKRj
Since the Telophoroi’s emergence, mysterious towers have appeared all across the Three Great Continents, with no doubt nefarious intent. As one of many measures taken in response, the Eorzean Alliance has commissioned a reserve regiment led by Flame Commander Khaleed Quartzwall, a veteran leader of both adventurers and soldiers alike, most famously during Operation Rhalgr’s Beacon.
Intermittent skirmishes against the Telophoroi at the frontier has seen little reason for the regiment’s activation and deployment…however, with a dark moon rising, the fates may have aught else in mind…
Thismilitary-themedMSQ event will take place in southern Thanalan as a “stand-in set” for Paglth’an’s Valley of No One and Zolm’ak Citadel. Uniformed soldiers and adventurers are heeded to answer the Alliance’s clarion call!
5.5 Part 1 spoilers goes without saying. All Crystal RPers are welcome to this event on the Balmung server. Read on to learn more!
The meeting point is the Immortal Flames encampment at X: 18.0 Y: 18.0 in southern Thanalan, just down from Little Ala Mhigo on Balmung. In-character, this locale is also an Immortal Flames encampment, located in Paglth’an and serving as a staging area for the event regiment.
I need…
Co-GMs - Experience necessary, particularly with events that focus on teamwork,inclusivity, and action set pieces!
Soldiers and sworn adventurers from the Alliance armies - As a military operation, uniforms will be required, though the uniform requirements will pull from the wardrobes of multiple expansions.
Possible antagonists - This can be in the form of “NPCs” riding dragon or magitek mounts; due to the MSQ story situation, it is unlikely to be “RPvP”, but bad guy stand-ins to take down are welcome!
Photographer(s) - A photographer does not necessarily have to be a participant!
How can a large-scale combat event even work? I have led and co-led similar events before in the 2017-18 timeframe, alongside some fantastic GMs. The key is to have multiple GMs in constant communication with one another, prioritizing funandheroics over anything else. Because an MSQ event already has a pre-determined outcome, the focus is on what is easiest for maximum enjoyment.
Examples of previous large-scale combat events I have led or co-led:
Liberation of Ala Mhigo #1,#2,#3, and #4 (RPvE, RPvP)
What will the combat system be? This is TBD, but will be a system that focuses on the above philosophy of “the most fun for the most amount of people”. For example, it may be a traditional roll vs roll when the event is split into smaller squadrons, but for the finale, all participants will be instructed to simply roll over a certain number then react accordingly. The latter system allows for grand scenes to take place, such as the heroes clashing with an indeterminately large number of enemies in a massive melee.
My character is super tough, a Warrior of Light, and has special permission from their Grand Company to wear what they want! That’s great! But that’s not really how militaries work, where everyone must be uniform (geddit?). The focus of this event will very much be teamwork because it is a military operation, and not a series of lone wolves trying to pull off their ultimate attacks without regard to their compatriots. This allows for inclusivity,where everyone is given a role and purpose, and nobody is sidelined. Combat being directed by an IC leader enables this. Do not be put off by by the military theme or IC strictness; everyone is included and can be a hero with this style of event!
If you have any more questions, join the temporary event Discord server up above!
In an effort to showcase that I do not only play Gal, and that I can help people with their plots by using said alts(I see them more as NPCs anyway), here is the next entry! Meet Cerulean Sky!
Name: Cerulean Sky
Age:33
Class: Samurai
Job: Bounty Hunter, mercenary, blade for hire.
General Overview: The first thing Cerulean remembers is waking up on a ship, destination unknown. Where it did stop was in Kugane. Though they were told to stay within the belly of the ship, the small thing was able to slip away, realizing that she was sold to be a slave, she simply stumbled into the streets, a beggar with barely any clothes on her back. She was found by a samurai who took her in and trained her in the ways of the katana. Her master was old, and he soon passed away. Finding there was little use for someone well versed with the katana outside of joining the Sekiseigumi (which would have been too restrictive for her), she’s been working as a bounty hunter, traveling between Eorzea and Othard hunting for those who have the most gil over their heads.
What she has been up to: Mostly in Eorzea for now, she has had multiple jobs taking her in multiple corners of the continent, the latest one to abduct some Ishgardian noble girl to lead other individuals into some sort of trap.
NPC Capabilities: Need an antagonist? Someone to hunt your criminal or non-criminal character? Cerulean is for that! Perhaps you yourself are a bounty hunter or mercenary in need of help?
The greatest gladiatorial tournament Ul’dah has ever seen is back. A chance for men and women to rise from the lowest ranks of society to perhaps become champions. Patrons sponsor their gladiators in hopes to get fame, fortune, glory and influence. The Game Mistress, the generous lady Owuwu of clan Owu presides over the events, introducing the warriors and rewarding an ivory dagger to the tournament’s winner. Win three, and one can become champion and ask a boon of the generous, kind and gracious lady Owuwu.
When is it?
January 27th at 8 PM EST.
Where is it?
Found within the Goblet Ward 1(red circle):
The closest aetheryes are Sultana’s breath and Goblet southeast.
How does it work?
Fighters are chosen from the beginning, and the outcome is even figured out over a week in advance! Why? To give you the best spectator experience ever! Fighters will take to the sands, armed with nothing but weapons and courage. They will fight for the glory of Ul’dah, and of their patron, the roars of the crowd will be deafening!
We finally got our hands on one of them, we did it, had to go within the heart of a volcano, but we got one of the pieces of the puzzle, what the madman was begging for, what he needed, we have it and we can keep it out of his hands… It would have been a great time to celebrate…
Had the airship not fallen from the skies, crashing into the frozen Coerthas winter land.
We barely survived, had it not been for John’s excellent piloting and some magic from Garinn, Arismont and myself. Again I used the technique, the experimental thing that I need to stop doing. A man and a woman forced themselves within the crashed airship, wanting to get their hands on what we had gotten… This was sabotage. It just so happened that the man was my ex, the reason why I do not believe in relationships anymore, he stood before me, his old reaver self. We managed to calm things down and were able to signal for help but this…this is just too much.
We did fight some sort of golem in the volcano…that was entertaining…
In an effort to showcase that I do not only play Gal, and that I can help people with their plots by using said alts(I see them more as NPCs anyway), here is the next entry! Considering the events of this weekend, it had to be Owuwu.
Name: The Generous Lady Owuwu of clan Owu.
Age:29
Class: Thaumaturge
Job: Noblewoman, businesswoman, diplomat, game mistress of the Proving Grounds, over all white collar scumbag.
General Overview: Born to a powerful, influential and stupidly wealthy family of Ul’dah that can trace its lineage to the Ul dynasty, Owuwu has always wanted to be remembered among the upper crust of Ul’dah. She has risen to prominence recently, making a name for herself as the head of the house, her father suffering from the gout, she’s taken over most duties that usually fall in the hands of the lady. Politically gifted, astute, shrewd, logical and ruthless, this little Lalafell will rise as high as it is possible unless she dies before.
What she has been up to: In an effort to enhance her political clout, and to bring her name to every lips of Ul’dah, Owuwu has resurrected the Proving Grounds, a gladiatorial combat tournament that her ancestors once held where the lowly of commoners could fight and become champions. Every man is equal on the sands, and Owuwu is eager to reap the benefits.
NPC Capabilities: Owuwu was designed completely to be the Game Mistress of the Proving Grounds. Of course, like most characters, she’s grown on me. Lady Owuwu can be used in any story that requires a noble, someone with power and influence, perhaps a business deal, etc…
Gal Kamille attended a ball, and before that the date auction, events that were PACKED, and orchestrated by her FC, the Aureate Ward! It was pretty fun! Gal, as a sky pirate more used to an airship or ancient ruins was not necessarily in her element. The fact that she was more or less followed by a drunk popoto the whole evening did not help, mind you. She did meet a new possible friend, a mercenary highlander, she tends to attract those often it seems. Highlander mercenaries and drunk Lalafells, yay /s
I got pretty fed up with looking for words to replace said because they weren’t sorted in a way I could easily use/find them for the right time. So I did some myself.
Searching for my face claim I realized that DAMN, most black actresses/models/singers are pretty light skin, thank the gods for Lupita. Anyway, Galtara’s faceclaim is totally Teyonah Parris from Mad Men and Dear White People(the movie).
Back at it again, and doing it for real this time! Please reblog!
In the coming weeks. Professor Galtara Basch will be leading an expedition of researchers and their protectors to the Far East. On the Blue Sun, retrofitted Garlean airship captained by Castor Wilde, the expedition will set to the skies towards Kugane from Limsa Lominsa. From Kugane, the expedition will be able to work its way to Othard, to locations like Yanxia, The Azim Steppe and the Ruby Sea. The Violet Mage wishes to offer the opportunity for other scholars to join her. Any field of study can benefit from this expedition, and there is gil to be made for anyone who wishes to protect the researchers. Galtara has secured transport, is hoping to secure a Doman contact, now she needs other scholars, protectors and funding.
THE BRAINS
Are you a researcher in any field that could benefit from an expedition to the Far East? Perhaps you are an Allagan researcher who wishes to study the relics left behind in the Burn, or the odd vestiges left behind in the Azim Steppe? Perhaps you study geography or history? Perhaps you research monsters, and wish to find species that can only be found on the Othardian continent! Are you an aetherologist or calamatologist who could perhaps gain from studying in the Far East? Truly, the possibilities are endless. Contact Professor Galtara for an interview and if your field of interest can be attached to our expedition, so be it.
THE BRAWN
Though most of the research team may very well be battle capable, having additional protection is needed. The dangers found on the continent may need permanent solutions, and so the expedition will find itself in need of individuals who can fight to protect the researchers and themselves.Contact Galtara Basch for an interview. It is to be noted that we are looking for a variety of talents and combat styles. We will not be accepting twenty gunblade wielding mercenaries. A magic specialist, a healing specialist, a bruiser or two are all needed as well. So do not let that stop you. If you can fight, or have skills that will help in protecting the expedition, please come for an interview!
THE GIL
The expedition will need funding, and Galtara is looking to petition wealthy individuals and institutions for just that. This would be the reverse of the other interviews. Instead of people coming to Galtara, my character can come to yours to ask for funding. Perhaps becoming a patron of academia is enough for you, the publicity from the journals published from this expedition is likely to shower you in fame. Perhaps you will have your own price. There can be all manners of politics and storyline coming simply from funding.
To not get too chaotic, the actual expedition should not have twenty people. That is why there will be an interview process. The goal is to build a team for a long term storyline. Our characters will go on a few adventures while in Othard, so it’s paramount that we all fit together. You’ll be free to use a “flexible” timeline, so that you can be part of the expedition, all the while continuing your RPs back in Eorzea or wherever else. The first two RP events will be about the flight to Kugane, because things can never go smoothly when Galtara flies somewhere. From there, there will be smaller RPs among all those who’ve crossed over. Galtara will expect some to join her in her own researcher, and will gladly help out the other researchers in their endeavours, while their protectors come along.
Feel free to have your own reasons for joining the expedition. Perhaps you’re upfront about them, or perhaps you’re keeping them to yourself. BRING ME ADVENTURE, BRING ME ACTION, BRING ME DRAMA MAMA!
For all other questions, let me know. You can reach out to me at Hautregard#1193 on Discord, or here on Tumblr. There is no set date for the first RP of the expedition, once I’ve recruited a team I’m happy with, then more serious planning can be had.
“Sup bro?” While maybe not exactly the easiest guy to get to know, Branson is capable of having male friends. He makes an excellent sparing and drinking partner, and if you’re going to hit on the wrong girl and start an all-out tavern brawl, he’s a good one to have on your team!
“It’s not as bad as it looks” He’s recently been called an injury magnet, and the name suits him perfectly, if you play a medic or healer of any type, you are either about to be, or soon will be, quite familiar with this man. Looking for character’s willingly to take on the responsibility of looking after him to the point he can randomly show up at your house, wake your husband and kids up just so you can patch him up.
“What’s the job, boss?” He may not look the part, but when it comes to him agreeing to a job that’s been sealed with a firm handshake, he’ll see it done no matter what the cost. Have a fence needs mending, or need him to unclog your plumbing *cough* he’s up for the job. Able and willingly to take on more dangerous and lucrative work as well. Mercenary groups, sellswords, adventures and explorers looking to add a bit of grumpy but sexy muscle to your group, you could far worse than him for hire.
“Back for more?” Branson is no stranger to courtesans, escorts, and random flings. Whether interested in past or present/future connections, feel free to poke me and we’ll set something up. Keep in mind the mun DOES NOT partake in random ERP, and any foray or romp with him will be 100% canon and IC for his story. If it’s an AU for you, it’s still canon for him.
“What else you got in mind?” Do not let any of the above ^^ put you off if you happen to play a character who may not be up for a random romp, or into combat, or are not a healer. I’m open to most possible ideas and all you have to do is ask! If you are to shy or struggle coming up with your own idea but are to shy to ask, then just randomly send me an anon with your character concept and I’ll toss out a few ideas off the top of my head. If you like any of them, then it’s on you to reach out!
Contact Information ––– –
Tumblr DM, though Discord is preferred. Just would rather not post my Discord ID publicly.
Active Playtime Hours: 10:00pm EST - 2:00am EST but feel free to reach out if you are still interested in somehow trying to set something up.
001.When is their birthday? 002. Do they do anything to celebrate their birthday? 003.Does your character like coffee better, or tea? 004.Do they prefer being alone or with others? 005.Are they in good health? 006.What sense do they most rely on? 007. Is your character an optimist or a pessimist? 008.What is their favorite fairy tale? 009.Do they believe in happy endings? 010.Do they believe in love at first sight? 011. How would your character court the person of their dreams? 012. What makes your character embarrassed? 013. Have they ever been bullied or teased? 014.Detail one secret shame your character feels. 015. Are they most likely to fight with their fists or their tongue? 016.What is their choice of weapon? 017. When does your character think that violence is justified or deserved? 018.Your character wakes up to find that war has been declared. What do they do? 019. If they could have a superpower, what would they choose? 020.What are their hobbies? 021. How do they display affection? 022. What is the most beautiful thing they’ve ever seen? 023.What do they consider beautiful in others physically? 024.What do they consider ugly in others physically? 025.What do they consider beautiful in others personality-wise? 026. What do they consider ugly in others personality-wise? 027. What is their idea of perfect happiness? 028.What makes them laugh out loud? 029.What sort of sense of humor does your character have? 030. Do they believe in the afterlife? 031. Are they superstitious about anything? 032. Does your character believe in ghosts? 033. Do they keep their promises? 034.What’s their view of lying? 035.What is the most important rule your character lives by? 036.How honorable is your character? 037.If your character saw someone drop a large sum of money and knew that they could probably take it without anyone noticing, what would they do? 038.What bad habits do they have? 039.What do they think is the worst thing that can be done to a person? 040. What is their obsession? 041.Are they comfortable with technology? 042.What is their greatest achievement? 043.What will they stand up for? 044.What disgusts them? 045. Does your character have any chronic medical conditions? 046. How do they handle getting sick? 047.What was the last medical problem your character had? 048.Do they have any allergies? 049.How does your character feel about growing old? 050.How does your character feel about their own mortality? 051. If they knew they would die tomorrow, what would they do today? 052.What is your character’s worst flaw? 053.What is your character’s greatest strength? 054.Does your character want power or authority of any kind? 055.Is your character an introvert or an extrovert? 056. Has your character ever struck someone in anger? 057.Has your character ever killed anyone? 058. What is your character’s idea of a perfect day? 059. List several phrases your character is fond of uttering. Where did they pick them up? 060. What is your character’s attitude toward education and learning? 061. Does your character prefer adventure or safety and security? 062.What sort of legacy does your character wish to leave behind? 063.How well does your character handle difficult people? 064.In what ways does your character annoy others? 065.Is your character better at leading or following? Which do they prefer? 066.Does your character prefer city life or being out in nature? 067. Does your character believe in fate or destiny? 068.How strong is your character’s sense of responsibility? What kinds of things trigger it? 069.What about your character is heroic? 070.What about your character is cowardly? 071. How kind is your character? 072.In a Dungeons & Dragons game, which class would your character be? (wizard, fighter, bard, priest, ranger, etc.) 073.In a novel, what plot role would your character fill? (hero, anti-hero, sidekick, villain, etc.) 074.What is your character’s favorite game? 075. Is your character ticklish? 076.How do they express anger? 077.How often do they cry? Over what? 078. How emotionally stable is your character? 079.How easy is it for them to read the emotions of others? 080.How easy is it for others to read your character’s emotions? 081.Is your character religious? 082.What are your character’s sleeping preferences? 083.What is the first thing they say and/or do when they wake up? 084.Describe your character in one word. 085. Describe your character in three words. 086. How would your character describe themself in one word? 087. How would your character describe themself in three words? 088. Is your character quiet or loud? 089.How vocally expressive is your character? 090.How bodily expressive is your character? 091.What type of music does your character like? 092.What emotion does your character evoke in others? 093.What is your character’s goal in life? 094.Name three things most would not expect your character to be able to know. 095. Name three things most would not expect your character to be able to do. 096.How do they move and carry themselves? What energy do they project? 097. How well do they adapt to change? 098. Does your character like animals? 099. Do they talk to inanimate objects? 100.Does your character dream? If so, what do they dream about?
Back at it again, and doing it for real this time! Please reblog!
In the coming weeks. Professor Galtara Basch will be leading an expedition of researchers and their protectors to the Far East. On the Blue Sun, retrofitted Garlean airship captained by Castor Wilde, the expedition will set to the skies towards Kugane from Limsa Lominsa. From Kugane, the expedition will be able to work its way to Othard, to locations like Yanxia, The Azim Steppe and the Ruby Sea. The Violet Mage wishes to offer the opportunity for other scholars to join her. Any field of study can benefit from this expedition, and there is gil to be made for anyone who wishes to protect the researchers. Galtara has secured transport, is hoping to secure a Doman contact, now she needs other scholars, protectors and funding.
THE BRAINS
Are you a researcher in any field that could benefit from an expedition to the Far East? Perhaps you are an Allagan researcher who wishes to study the relics left behind in the Burn, or the odd vestiges left behind in the Azim Steppe? Perhaps you study geography or history? Perhaps you research monsters, and wish to find species that can only be found on the Othardian continent! Are you an aetherologist or calamatologist who could perhaps gain from studying in the Far East? Truly, the possibilities are endless. Contact Professor Galtara for an interview and if your field of interest can be attached to our expedition, so be it.
THE BRAWN
Though most of the research team may very well be battle capable, having additional protection is needed. The dangers found on the continent may need permanent solutions, and so the expedition will find itself in need of individuals who can fight to protect the researchers and themselves.Contact Galtara Basch for an interview. It is to be noted that we are looking for a variety of talents and combat styles. We will not be accepting twenty gunblade wielding mercenaries. A magic specialist, a healing specialist, a bruiser or two are all needed as well. So do not let that stop you. If you can fight, or have skills that will help in protecting the expedition, please come for an interview!
THE GIL
The expedition will need funding, and Galtara is looking to petition wealthy individuals and institutions for just that. This would be the reverse of the other interviews. Instead of people coming to Galtara, my character can come to yours to ask for funding. Perhaps becoming a patron of academia is enough for you, the publicity from the journals published from this expedition is likely to shower you in fame. Perhaps you will have your own price. There can be all manners of politics and storyline coming simply from funding.
To not get too chaotic, the actual expedition should not have twenty people. That is why there will be an interview process. The goal is to build a team for a long term storyline. Our characters will go on a few adventures while in Othard, so it’s paramount that we all fit together. You’ll be free to use a “flexible” timeline, so that you can be part of the expedition, all the while continuing your RPs back in Eorzea or wherever else. The first two RP events will be about the flight to Kugane, because things can never go smoothly when Galtara flies somewhere. From there, there will be smaller RPs among all those who’ve crossed over. Galtara will expect some to join her in her own researcher, and will gladly help out the other researchers in their endeavours, while their protectors come along.
Feel free to have your own reasons for joining the expedition. Perhaps you’re upfront about them, or perhaps you’re keeping them to yourself. BRING ME ADVENTURE, BRING ME ACTION, BRING ME DRAMA MAMA!
For all other questions, let me know. You can reach out to me at Hautregard#1193 on Discord, or here on Tumblr. There is no set date for the first RP of the expedition, once I’ve recruited a team I’m happy with, then more serious planning can be had.
Back at it again, and doing it for real this time! Please reblog!
In the coming weeks. Professor Galtara Basch will be leading an expedition of researchers and their protectors to the Far East. On the Blue Sun, retrofitted Garlean airship captained by Castor Wilde, the expedition will set to the skies towards Kugane from Limsa Lominsa. From Kugane, the expedition will be able to work its way to Othard, to locations like Yanxia, The Azim Steppe and the Ruby Sea. The Violet Mage wishes to offer the opportunity for other scholars to join her. Any field of study can benefit from this expedition, and there is gil to be made for anyone who wishes to protect the researchers. Galtara has secured transport, is hoping to secure a Doman contact, now she needs other scholars, protectors and funding.
THE BRAINS
Are you a researcher in any field that could benefit from an expedition to the Far East? Perhaps you are an Allagan researcher who wishes to study the relics left behind in the Burn, or the odd vestiges left behind in the Azim Steppe? Perhaps you study geography or history? Perhaps you research monsters, and wish to find species that can only be found on the Othardian continent! Are you an aetherologist or calamatologist who could perhaps gain from studying in the Far East? Truly, the possibilities are endless. Contact Professor Galtara for an interview and if your field of interest can be attached to our expedition, so be it.
THE BRAWN
Though most of the research team may very well be battle capable, having additional protection is needed. The dangers found on the continent may need permanent solutions, and so the expedition will find itself in need of individuals who can fight to protect the researchers and themselves.Contact Galtara Basch for an interview. It is to be noted that we are looking for a variety of talents and combat styles. We will not be accepting twenty gunblade wielding mercenaries. A magic specialist, a healing specialist, a bruiser or two are all needed as well. So do not let that stop you. If you can fight, or have skills that will help in protecting the expedition, please come for an interview!
THE GIL
The expedition will need funding, and Galtara is looking to petition wealthy individuals and institutions for just that. This would be the reverse of the other interviews. Instead of people coming to Galtara, my character can come to yours to ask for funding. Perhaps becoming a patron of academia is enough for you, the publicity from the journals published from this expedition is likely to shower you in fame. Perhaps you will have your own price. There can be all manners of politics and storyline coming simply from funding.
To not get too chaotic, the actual expedition should not have twenty people. That is why there will be an interview process. The goal is to build a team for a long term storyline. Our characters will go on a few adventures while in Othard, so it’s paramount that we all fit together. You’ll be free to use a “flexible” timeline, so that you can be part of the expedition, all the while continuing your RPs back in Eorzea or wherever else. The first two RP events will be about the flight to Kugane, because things can never go smoothly when Galtara flies somewhere. From there, there will be smaller RPs among all those who’ve crossed over. Galtara will expect some to join her in her own researcher, and will gladly help out the other researchers in their endeavours, while their protectors come along.
Feel free to have your own reasons for joining the expedition. Perhaps you’re upfront about them, or perhaps you’re keeping them to yourself. BRING ME ADVENTURE, BRING ME ACTION, BRING ME DRAMA MAMA!
For all other questions, let me know. You can reach out to me at Hautregard#1193 on Discord, or here on Tumblr. There is no set date for the first RP of the expedition, once I’ve recruited a team I’m happy with, then more serious planning can be had.
Shaina West aka. The Samurider is an Actor, Stunt Person, Martial Artist, Personal Trainer, Influencer and Brand Ambassador. She draws inspiration from her love of Japanese culture, martial arts, samurai, anime and motorbikes.
Updates Crystal 05/18/2022 - The Fortune’s Bloom Cafe (Updated end time to 11PM US Eastern, was 12AM) 05/18/2022 - [M] Dueling Drakes Leve Night and Fight Night (Was Dueling Drakes Leve Night, new location: Empyreum Ward 8, Plot 8) 05/21/2022 - Anachronism (Updated Location: Shirogane Ward 15, Plot 31)
Light 05/19/2022 - Fight Club at Elysium (Now monthly dates TBD, was Every other Thursday)
Removals Crystal 05/21/2022 - Koi Pond Cafe
One Time Events for the Week of 2022.05.16 (Full Calendar can be found at https://ffxiv-rp.org)
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Fight Club at Elysium 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM US Eastern Lich:https://xiv.page.link/SUwJ Mists Ward 17, Plot 32 Rating: Teen
Fights will start at 6:35 to give viewers time to get drinks/seats and the fighters time to get ready.
Saturday, May 21, 2022
[M] Sleepy Days Cafe/Restaurant 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM US Eastern Mateus:https://xiv.page.link/hBsM Goblet Ward 13, Plot 5 Rating: Mature
Sleepy Days Cafe is just for you to eat, relax and talk with your fellow friends!
Tattoos/Scars: Tattoos throughout body, crescent moon marking on forehead.
Likeness:Rachel Weisz (subject to change)
Personal
Profession:Medic, former entertainer, dream weaver
Hobbies: Tea drinking, creating potions, healing those in need, traveling.
Residence:Nomadic.
Birthplace: Skatay Range
Qualities: Hardworking, Passionate, Loyal.
Relationships
Spouse: Married to Akuma Otsuki
Children:None
Parents:Mother:FevaFather:Sans
Siblings: None
Other Relatives: Unknown (open to discussion)
Pets: A small white baby bunny.
Traits
extroverted / introverted / in between
disorganized / organized / in between
close minded / open-minded / in between
calm / anxious / in between
disagreeable /agreeable / in between
cautious / reckless / in between
patient / impatient / in between
outspoken / reserved / in between
leader / follower / in between
empathetic / callous / in between
optimistic / pessimistic / in between
traditional / modern / in between
hard-working / lazy / in between
cultured / un-cultured / in between
loyal / disloyal / in between
faithful/ unfaithful / in between
Additional Information
Smoking: never / rarely/ sometimes / frequently / to excess.
Drugs: never / rarely / sometimes / frequently / to excess.
Alcohol: never / rarely / sometimes /frequently / to excess.
Looking for: Long term story progression. Communication is also a huge importance to me especially when it comes to writing stories. I do enjoy someone who can bounce ideas for stories. I also love natural organic rp, I hardly ever plan things and just let things go naturally. I feel this gives more possibilities to the story. I am okay with doing some pre-established ships but not for lovers. I am okay with everything else though so if you want to set something up let me know.
