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Welcome back! If a Mist-based location is fine with you, Ardent Lotus is open for applications as far as an FC goes. We have plotty things that can take place all over the realm, and plenty of potential friendos. If my FC doesn't tickle your fancy, that's fine too! I'd be happy to RP with another sward-lovin' lizard. My main is Tansui Sasanami--poke me any time!

Hello! I am looking to expand my RP scene a bit with some fellow Balmung roleplayers. I took a few months off from the game, but now that I am all caught up PvE-wise (mostly) I am ready to dive into some RP. I'd love to be able to involve my characters--primarily Tansui Sasanami--into some other plots as a supportive character and to meet some new faces outside of my FC. Let me list some of the things I'd be willing to RP! Mature & Dark Plot Themes Adventure/Investigation/Leves Romance (if it makes sense with interactions/plot) Rivalry/Enemies Friends & Allies At this time, I am not really interested in "slice of life" RP, tavern RP, or daily happenings type of RP. My FC has a biweekly social/tavern night for that kind of chat and interaction. (Which anyone is welcome to come to, btw!) I am looking to get my chars' hands dirty with some real plotty goodness. I have years of experience running FC-wide and personal plots, myself, but I am also totally willing to take the back seat and enjoy the ride as well. I'm the type of RPer who will try to "give back" to the plot in ways that make sense for my character. I don't enjoy being lead around by the nose all the time, but I also understand sometimes that there are "cutscene" elements to stories that have to take place. I'm easy-going. My ground rules as a RPer are likely not different from many other peoples', but I will lay them out here so they aren't nebulous: Real life comes first. Sorry, that's just how it be. I try my best, but I can't always be in game or Discord. My work has a strict No Phones policy, so most of the weekday mornings and afternoons I am unreachable, except during lunch. (However, I always respond once I am allowed to have my phone.) I also own a farmette, have a husband and pets, and generally have a life outside of game. I don't demand anyone's time because I know how precious it is, so I expect the same courtesy. OOC knowledge is OOC and IC knowledge is IC. I do not engage with extreme literally-know-it-all characters or players who don't know how to separate their character from themselves. This goes for all things, not just romance. I am a lore-abiding RPer who is usually fine with some head-canon-ing. Again, I'm easygoing, but things just have to make sense to me! I am fine with and enjoy mature/sexual/dark themes as stated above, but I will step away from any scene that feels wrong or gratuitous to me. Now, with the boring stuff out of the way, here is a link to my 4 currently active characters. I promise it isn't a whole lot to read! My Discord handle is Amy#6989, and you can PM anytime you'd like! I am willing to RP both in game and Discord. I look forward to creating stories with you! ♥

We've had several new members, but our most recents are Lyra and Aura! Welcome!

Welcome to our next newest member, Domog Hotgo! <3~

Big welcome and hellos to another newbie, Rhuaza Kasa! Hope you enjoy your time with us~ <3

On the old RPC, I always tried to welcome our newest members here. So this is the "welcome" thread! Feel free to post an introduction if you'd like, but otherwise just bask in the newb-ness~ To start us off, I'd like to give a warm welcome to our newest members, Striking Lily and Haruka Uesugi!

You’ve found the right place... Welcome to the House of the Hidden Pearl! This tavern—nestled along the shore of the Mists—serves as a reprieve from the ails of the realm. It’s frequented by all manner of adventurers, mercenaries, scholars, and even a few rare Grand Company members. Seated at the bar, they’re united by a search for fruitful work and unique opportunities. Camaraderie through arms, or at least a desire for a plump coinpurse. Beneath the din and clamor of the tavern and inn, however, is a sturdier foundation. Though few in numbers, the Ardent Lotus Clan has mettle and spirit—the sort forged from a combined desire of its hunters to make this Star an onze safer. They do not operate in the open. Yet far too small to stand among the titans of the realm’s other clans and free companies, they nevertheless toil away where they’re able. Come in, put up your weapon, and have a seat. Enjoy the fruits and libations of lands east and west. Stick around long enough, and you might just put down roots… Visit our website for more information! News & Events * 10/30/13 - FC created! Yay! * 7/13/14 - Medium House Obtained! (Mist, Ward 6, Plot 30) * 10/30/17 - 4 years old and going strong! -confetti!- * 8/2/17 - Converted to «Pearl»! * 2/11/17 - Applications are open! Who are these people? What is this place? Who might you see in the tavern? Frequent visitors, fresh patrons, or veteran hunters...all in this place have come from different places. Grand company members who tire of the rigour and formality of their rank occasionally seek drinks and...variable company. Clan hunters who call this place home...or near-to home as they might have. Rangers of the realm who make their profit as trackers, monster slayers, and mercenaries for hire! Merchants, and other folk whose lives revolve around the coin, come to this place in search of fresh deals and new connections. Of late, an odd number of machinists and magitek scholars have passed through the doors. An uptick in business? Newly profitable ventures? Curious… Historians and researchers from across the realm--those who have no wish to spend their coin beneath the thumbs of a grand company--often enjoy the freedom of a freelancer’s tavern. Tradesmen, looking for fresh buyers to whom they might peddle their wares. Skilled entrepreneurs have struck many deals under this roof. Patrons of no particular affiliation are found in plenty--those myriad souls who find themselves in the right place, at the right time (or the right place, at the worst time.) Motivation need not serve profession or greater purpose, after all, and the tavern’s doors are open to any that aren’t looking to make trouble… OOC Information While roleplay is our priority, we’re a tight-knit community that enjoys all aspects of FFXIV, from PvE to PvP! However, we’re more than the sum of our parts and shared enjoyments—we’re a diverse bunch that’s similarly invested in telling good stories, and being excellent to one another on a daily basis! More specific details can be found on our website, which we encourage you to explore! There, you’ll find information about the specific weekly and monthly events that we hold, and also the types of characters that tend to populate the Ardent Lotus Clan. Our regular events include… - Biweekly social nights at the House of the Hidden Pearl - Weekly raid nights, led by our semi-static group - Regular player-hosted leves, missions, and other RP adventures and activities Most our players are located in the U.S., but we’re active across all hours of the day, and have hosted people from many different time-zones across the world! Formerly AW-RP (Aetherial Warriors) Not long ago, we operated under the banner of AW-RP (Aetherial Warriors). A broader explanation of this shift in structure, direction, and characters can be found on our website, but it suffices to say that it was a unanimous decision on part of our many members! The change was in no way influenced by any sort of frustration or fracturing; instead, it was carried out to give our members (and our officers) more freedom and a fresh start—an in-character template with more flexibility for roleplay! The IC organization that was the Maelstrom Foreign Levy 81st Company remains a testament to our stability and care for one another. What began shortly after the launch of A Realm Reborn has carried us through to the game’s second expansion, providing us with bountiful stories and characters over the years. The Ardent Lotus Clan, and the House of the Hidden Pearl, is a continuation of that commitment—a group of players willing to connect on an OOC level, and a group of characters that provide fantastic stories to invest in.

The Hidden Pearl's Half Price Pints begins in less than 10 minutes! Here is our updated menu! Mist, Ward 6, Plot 30

Big welcome to our newest member, Bird!

Happy birthday, Matt! <3 Also happy Thanksgiving to our American Pearls~ Hope you have a great weekend!

Hello, RPC and Balmung roleplayers! o/ My name is Amy, and I've been the FC leader of AW-RP, now Pearl, since 2013. Times are a little tough for Balmung recently, and I know there is not much any one person can do to allay the tension that's been building over the several months of our closure. From a personal angle, my FC is still doing well, and RP happens on a frequent basis with and without nudges from my officers or me. But it is a little quieter than it used to be, I will not deny. That being said, I am still incredibly thankful and proud of what we've all built together, and I want to offer it as a place for others to come for roleplay! Please note: this is not an FC advertisement--you may be part of any FC you wish, RP or non-RP. Or you can be FCless forever! You are all welcome to come RP with us at Pearl. To learn more about the Hidden Pearl Inn & Tavern itself, I do implore you to either take a peek at our RPC ad, or, even better, our website. There is the menu as well as the NPCs that sort of run the place while us nerds chat and have adventures. IC Features of the Hidden Pearl: Five fully furnished Inn rooms. Three are upstairs in the main FC house and 2 are in a private chambers. Your character may rent this space for any amount of time. (Oriel Durand's Room) Private Honeymoon Suite. For those who want a more lavish stay or with something to celebrate with someone special~ (Ander Brookstone's Room) Tavern and Bar. No adventurer hub is complete without copious amounts of booze and food! Far Eastern Flair. The owners of the Hidden Pearl are natives of the Ruby Sea, so they are just going with what they know best! However, there are plenty of Eorzean food and drink options. Onsen and shower. All inn dwellers have access to the public bathhouse. Leve Counter and Notice Board. Need a job to pay for your room or is your purse feeling a bit light? Check out downstairs for your adventurer/mercenary needs! Chocobo Stable. Worry not! Your horsebird will be well-tended during your stay, be it long or short. Outdoor gardens and sitting areas, semi-private and open. Have you always wanted a picnic under a sakura tree? Me too. Mist Beach. Just down the steps from the Inn is the entire beach at your disposal! Get those episodes in! Due to my busy schedule, I haven't met many Balmung RPers outside of Pearl, but I'd like to change that and so would many of my members and officers! We still have a very thriving and active community, and I would love to be able to meet you. Activities and Location: Pearl's most active times of day are around 7:00pm until 1:00am Eastern during the Week and all day (hit or miss) on the Weekends! Our Location: Mist, Ward 6, Plot 30 Half Price Pints - Every other Sunday starting at 8:00pm Eastern is our major FC social event! The name speaks the point--half price drinks to draw in new and familiar faces. I will bump this thread when it's happening, so people can come if they want. There is a chance for all attendees to win a little OOC prize too~ Here is a link to our menu and staff members! NPCs and PCs, alike. Please note: I cannot guarantee anyone from Pearl will be available to RP at any given time, but anyone is free to use the Inn whether or not anyone from the FC is there. Just please be respectful! That is all I ask. I think that's all I needed to say! The Hidden Pearl Inn & Tavern is open to you and yours, Balmung. We look forward to meeting your characters! o//

A big thanks to our two newest members, Blogert and Lavenders! Welcome! <3 <3

Friendly bump to show activity! <3

HAPPY 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, FC!!! Still Rping, still gamin', still going strong. <3 Apps are open!