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[align=center]{ New ★Things! }[/align] Updates! [align=justify]Since our reopening, the Midnight Pearl has begun and continues it's new chapter arc! Beside that, we've been working hard on helping provide to the community and its events with the use of Pearl Appeal. Recently, we co-hosted the Little Ladies' Day Charity Ball & Banquet. Some of you signed up for Sponsor An Orphan there! We'd like to introduce you to a new tumblr designed just for the efforts of the Midnight Pearl's orphanage, the Moonlight Reverie, Home for Children. Here you'll find personalized letters from the very orphans that were sponsored at that event! It'll also host any of our orphanage-specific information. While it's still in construction, we're happy enough to show it off to the community as a whole! Meanwhile, we've decided that we're going to very briefly open the doors to recruitment once again! Apply before it's too late! ♥[/align]

I'm just going to echo what a few others have said: I'd be able to do this, but only as a linkshell. The idea is interesting, and one that my FC is already heavily centered around, but as I am in an FC I couldn't join another to do things with. None the less, the idea is interesting, and I wish you luck with whatever route you decide to go with!

[align=center]♥ Tonight! ♥[/align] Event Layout: 1. Hug-O-Bear (Test Your Strength): Strength can be used for felling great foes. More importantly, however, it can give the best hugs! It just so happens that Alexius’ plush bear needs a hug this holiday. Show your strength by giving this automated bear the best hug it has ever had! 100 gil per try Room 2 2. The Stages: Will host multiple things including performances, Raffle prize winner announcements, and the main stage for the date auction. Date Auction & Announcements Downstairs. Performances Upstairs. Date & Dessert auction rules here! 3. Dance, Dance for Refuge: Do you fancy yourself a good dancer? Are you good at following instruction? Show off your moves or attention to detail by participating in this mix of dance moves and S’imon says! Join our instructor on the lawn to be crowned King or Queen of the moves! 100g per entry. Far West side of the Garden. 4. Picture Perfect: Need we say more? Photo booth. Donate what you want! The Garden. 5. Sponsor an Orphan: As this is Little Ladies Day, it brings attention to the many children orphaned by the turmoils of living on Eorzea. Does your gil pouch feel a little heavy? Well now would be a time to sponsor an orphan! Receive a gift and a letter from your orphan every moon! Join our advocates on the lawn to get your sponsorship this sun! 12,000g for a 12 moon sponsorship. The Garden. 6. Raffle Sign Ups: Get the chance to win prizes such as a primal minion of choice, a Mog station credit, and more 10,000 (up to three entries allowed). Room 1. Raffle rules here! 7. Bar & Lounge: To help people run from the scroll Bar: Room 3. Lounge: Room 4.

Aim for light formal - formal. ♥

[align=center] [/align] [align=center]Update![/align] It’s official, ladies, gentlemen, and all those in between! Our auction roster has been set and now we’re here to let you know who all will be up for bid. Please remember that you can find all the rules on our date & dessert auction by clicking >> here. << And without further ado, we present our auctionees! [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Khit Binbotaj ♥ Royal Rolanberry Cupcakes [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Aiobhelle Yvven ♥ Blueberry Gelatin Shots [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]M’aiku Yokho ♥ Pixie Plum Macaroons [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Mishi Mizuchi ♥ Namagashi [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]V’lyria Azriel ♥ Ishgardian Chocolate Silk Pie [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Rodrick Hayes ♥ Rolanberry Sunday [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Tenebris Phantasm ♥ Sachertote [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Yohla Wolndara ♥ White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Lomi Blithe ♥ Molten Lava Cake [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]U’sara Bryn ♥ Tiramisu [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Amna Yorwa ♥ The Eight-Colored Rainbow Kugane Crepe [/align] Of course for all other information you can refer to our >> main post << !

Hi there! Apologies, I just saw this now, I've been quite busy. You're welcome to show up and have fun with your flower pins! Admittedly, there's quite a bit of gil exchange happening that whether or not you'd like to collect donations is completely up to you. ♥

[align=center][/align] [align=center][/align] You’re Invited! To the second, annual “Little Ladies’ Day Charity Ball & Banquet!” All members of society are invited to an evening of mingling, entertainment, dinner, and auction. All proceeds are going to the Moonlight Reverie, Home for Children. This year we bring new and exciting ways to participate. Join us for the banquet, performances, games, and an exciting raffle with even more exciting prizes! Our auction this year will feature desserts, but these desserts do not come alone! Instead, they come with the sweet bakers who made them. Our raffle features exquisite attire, cute companions, and even a once in a lifetime Pearl Appeal, diamond and freshwater Doman pearl broach! Enclosed you’ll find more details on our auction, performances, games, and raffle. We look forward to seeing you at the Thaliak’s Embrace restaurant! Yours Truly, The Midnight Pearl & Thaliak’s Embrace. Details! Hello everyone! The Midnight Pearl and Thaliak’s Embrace are teaming up to host the second annual Charity Ball & Banquet for Little Ladies’ Day! It will be taking place Friday, March 10th, at 8:00PM EST. We’re going to have games, a raffle, the banquet, and planned performances! You can find out about all those below. We look forward to seeing you there! When: Friday, March 10th, 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST. Where: The Thaliak’s Embrace Restaurant (Lavender Beds, Ward 8, Plot 5). Why: An enjoyable charity get together to showcase community talent and host roleplay. Who: Hosted by the Midnight Pearl & Thaliak’s Embrace. What: A charity banquet! Dance, Dance for Refuge! Do you fancy yourself a good dancer? Are you good at following instruction? Show off your moves or attention to detail by participating in this mix of dance moves and S’imon says! Join our instructor on the lawn to be crowned King or Queen of the moves! (100g per entry). Sponsor an Orphan! As this is Little Ladies Day, it brings attention to the many children orphaned by the turmoils of living on Eorzea. Does your gil pouch feel a little heavy? Well now would be a time to sponsor an orphan! Receive a gift and a letter from your orphan every moon! Join our advocates on the lawn to get your sponsorship this sun! (12,000g for a 12 moon sponsorship). Picture Perfect! Surely you’ve worn your best formal outfit to the charity ball and banquet? Perhaps you’ve quite proud of your dessert attire? Get your photo taken by our professional photographer! (Donated what you want). Hug’a’Bear! Strength can be used for felling great foes. More importantly, however, it can give the best hugs! It just so happens that Alexius’ plush bear needs a hug this holiday. Show your strength by giving this automated bear the best hug it has ever had! (100g per entry). For this event’s raffle details, please click >> here. << For more information on our date & dessert auction, click >> here. << [align=left]For more information on the menu, click >> here. << For more information on the activities, click >> here. << [/align] [align=left]A big thank you to all the wonderful performers who signed up for this event! [/align] L'yon Mishi Alexei Chou Viola Zeraia Khenbish

I think it's just a matter of preference. Application methods work for some. They don't work for others. Prior to making an FC myself, I wouldn't join an FC without them having an application process. I don't think either are bad. Just have to find what suits you. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

You're welcome to check out the Midnight Pearl and see if it's what you're looking for! We do have a Doman cell and resistance themes. ♥

Very temporarily open! Get your application in ASAP. ♥

I, too, tend to follow a 1:1 ratio of in game and RL time. Just easier for me and my FC that way.

I think, "OP," has always -- and will always -- be a personal level of preference. Some people think the Black is too OP to play. Others disagree. At the end of the day it all comes down to how you play it and if you strive to play it fairly. That being said, I wouldn't say a "large array," of opponents. I think playing or using an Ascian in RP is up for an entirely different debate but the Echo is only really beneficial as a preventative measure in specific cases (like Primals).

"The Power To Transcend Time." I'm not sure if these will be able to be read, if they're not, I can upload them somewhere more public but yeah. Take that as you will! *Edit: Give me a moment Fixed

Lorewise there's no real reason you couldn't have the echo. Roleplay wise, you need to have permission to know a character's history in order to see clips of it, anyway? So it's not really difficult to play. Some people even include special parts in their wiki for those with the echo to see.

We might be able to strike up some sort of arrangement as a supplier of pearl jewelry through Pearl Appeal!

[align=center][/align] Pearl Appeal Provides… A special Lover’s Sack is able to be selectively won by those participating at the Sweetheart Festival! First, all the raffle winners will receive one of these pink satin bags (tied with a white ribbon, Pearl Appeal is written on the ribbon’s end). Likewise, the person with the greatest strength and the best shot of the evening will also win a Lover’s Sack. Lastly, the largest donation at the kissing booth will earn you a bag! So what’s in the bag!? One (1) Pink Cherry Blossom Hairpiece One (1) Pink Rose and Rhotano Pearl Bracelet Two (2) Pearl Appeal Rhotano Pearl Necklaces Two (2) Bouquets of Lifeblooming Red Roses* * Lifeblooming Roses are magickally blessed roses that can survive up to one turn! All flora provided by Bunny Service @ the Midnight Pearl. These bags are priced at 280k (280,000!) gil, each! Don’t miss out on this very sweet offer. Only at the Sweetheart Festival!

And final post, I'm all caught up. If your blog wasn't added, please submit it again, and make sure you follow the instructions!

Could you both let me know where these blogs belong in the categories? Thank you! ♥

I went in and cleaned up deleted blogs. Next I'll be adding those who followed the instructions!

[align=center][/align] We're going to remain open for about another week or two before we close our doors! Our next recruitment period won't be until around Stormblood! Get in now and join our upcoming company arc event. ♥

You're welcome to see if the Midnight Pearl is something that would fit your characters. ♥

:: UPDATE :: In Game Theme(s): Sanctuary, Plot Driven, Adventure, Employment, Good Guys, Merchant, Plot Driven FC/LS Name : The Midnight Pearl Website: Website Contacts: Khenbish Monsaran, Maneshi Mockingcall, Cotota Monsaran Housing: (For Contact: Mists, Ward 10, plot 12.)

[align=center][/align] [align=center]presenting…[/align] Pearl Appeal History: The Midnight Pearl’s, “Pearl Appeal,” was founded by the late Absolonloix Beaureux after he established his shipping business. With a keen eye and appreciation for pearls, Absolonloix had been inspired to create the business after a noticeable void in supply of the exotic gemstone. “Pearl Appeal,” was founded with the same standards and quality as the shipping business and only sold pearls of the best quality. Often those who could afford the stones were nobles, well off merchants, and guilds. Like the shipping company, “Pearl Appeal,” maintained a renowned reputation for their quality and care. Unfortunately, pearl beds were destroyed around the time of Absolonloix’s death. Yet, with much persistence, and a few surviving oysters, the Midnight Pearl has finally revived, “Pearl Appeal.” Introduction: Hello everyone! This is the next chapter in the business assets that the Midnight Pearl offers to the community. We will be selling various pearl types and sizes. This service is offered to all members of the community from collectors to crafters. We will occasionally have, “Specialty Pearls,” which will go on auction. All prices are in character and there will be no out of character coin exchanged (unless people would like to donate towards the Midnight Pearl). The point of this is to create further inter-community roleplay between us and other players. We hope that crafters and collectors may take advantage of the opportunity to purchase from community suppliers instead of NPCs. We also offer jewelry for a slight price increase! Process: Pearl Appeal has beds at the Mists estate. Though currently under renovation, the estate’s beds were one of the things that took a lot of time and effort to restore. The location of the beds is not privvy to the public (due to past property violations) and the process of which the pearls are made is kept a sanctuary secret. After all, no good thing comes without a special, personal touch! Price: You can find our newly renovated prices here! Please click on the pearl type you are interested in having your character purchase. You can contact us here or in game on Khenbish Monsaran. [align=center]*Please note that this is not a guild recruitment! You can see more about that on our Free Company page. This is simply a means to connect us with the community and hopefully build connections![/align]