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Quayside Academy <Quay> is a FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn role-playing free company/linkshell located on the Balmung world. We hope to experience Eorzea and all its rich culture as it evolves with expansions and new releases!
Perhaps our most notable trait is Quayside's academic theme. Our free company has inherited an academy/university motif which flavors everything from our ranking hierarchy to our uniforms and beyond! Members are essentially students who train in various forms of combat, magic, and academics. We hope this provides a fun social structure for our players as well as celebrate education, be it in any form. After all, knowledge is power!
We are proud to offer the largest plethora of courses available in Eorzea! Beyond the required core academics, students may also choose a major field of study to pursue their desired degree and trade:
- Apothecary, the study of tonics and tinctures.
- Arcana, the study and practice of magic and aetherial arts.
- Beast Tribe Sociology, the study of the beast tribes' language and culture.
- Culinary, the study of cuisine and delicatessen.
- Eorzean History, the study of Eorzea's historical events and philosophy.
- Eorzean Theology, the study of Eorzea's religions and deities.
- Fine Arts, the study and practice of visual art and music.
- Industrial Arts, the study and practice of crafting and selling goods.
- Martial Arts, the study and practice of combat and physical fitness.
Aside from our major fields of study, students also select to join one of four primary Houses, each named after the four alchemic elements. These Houses are more than just dormitories for attending students—they are esteemed fellowships that often compete (albeit passively) with each other in almost every aspect, from test scores to sports—even galas! ("There ain't no party like an Undin party!")
House Salamand boasts the longest winning streak in the history of Academy competitive sports. Its students are active, confident, and fast at decision-making. They are enthusiastic about everything they do and make great leaders. Lively and courageous, they burn with a zest and appreciation for all forms of martial arts and melee combat. Typical Salamand disciplines include (but are not limited to): gladiators, pugilists, marauders and lancers.
Practical. Reliable. Humble. Stoic. Such things are said ofthose who reside in House Gnoma. Providers and perfectionists, they are quick to share their bread and even quicker to offer advice. Many Gnoman students pride themselves in their work, and rightly so—the Academy's best creations are crafted here, and their deft skill is nothing to be laughed at. Typical Gnoma disciplines include (but are not limited to): carpenters, blacksmiths,
armorers, goldsmiths, leatherworkers, miners, and botanists.
There are few who can come close to the academic aptitude of House Sylphi. Their erudite and studious habits reward them with unrivaledintellect. It comes as no surprise their extraordinary test scores raise the standard for the other Houses. Many of these students have an innate affinity for magic and the aetherial arts. Typical Sylphi disciplines include (but are not limited to): conjurers, thaumaturges, arcanists, and alchemists.
They may have developed a reputation for being odd and uncouth—even mischievous—but if you were to ask a student of House Undin, they would say they have the most fun. Often considered the black sheep of the Houses, Undin tends to attract students who are creative, artistic, free-spirited, and musically adept. They appreciate the fine arts and have a fondness for cuisine and celebration. Typical Undin disciplines include (but are not limited to): archers, rogues, weavers, culinarians, and fishers.
So what are you waiting for?! Go to our website and "enroll" now! (Click the Apply link on the upper-right.)
I look forward to meeting each and every one of you!
—Palum Polum, Headmaster
