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“And lo, vile beasts did rise... Leaving naught in their wake but blood and ash. Sun scorches earth and boils seas... And our sins ascend unto the heavens— Three dooms to unmake all we were.” The world begins an era of peace, the Final Days have passed, and our world remains. Yet we must always stand vigilant. Through the myriad conflicts, the war against Garlemald, and the defense against our own neighbors… With the Terminus threat ended, we cannot simply return to the notion that our energy, our aether, or our ambitions are not still a danger to us all. There lurks another threat to the world, one more insidious and cruel than any other. The lords of the Void, the minions of Darkness. No nation has been spared the pull and temptation of their nature; still they hide in the shadows. From ruins, tombs, and the ancient places forgotten to time, we cannot let the cancer take hold. You need not face the night alone, brave hunter. Through the fell creatures and fetid darkness, the Bombardiers stand strong. Their arms cut against the Terminus, powers honed to strike down the Archfiends. Stand with us, Stand as a bulwark against the Void, Stand amongst the Bombardiers! OOC The Bombardiers are a heavy roleplay free company with a focus on hunting voidsent. We are a small free company started by a group of friends. As our stories have taken on larger and larger events, we have decided it is necessary to open our doors to others. We are looking to recruit a small number of people, no more than eight at this time, to begin a new adventure with our group. Our group offers a custom rolling system focused more toward rping your character, rather than number crunching. We offer flexible events such as bounties, social events, player made events, and more. Attached at the end of this is our carrd so if we have captured your interest, feel free to take a look and reach out to any of our leadership should you be interested in joining. https://bombardiers.carrd.co/ Everyone have a great day!

The Licentia Eterna The Licentia Company is a trade organization founded by R'zulya Naryixa. The company has been serving the people of Eorzea and abroad for decades. It's known to most for it's nigh immaculate record of service, offering a wide variety of services such as networking and trade, but may also offer services such as courier service, and caravan protection, but the company is not limited to these services. Loan services are also offered to smaller businesses and individual traders, and merchants doing their dealings under the partnership of the company will receive protection and funding for their endeavors. As of now, recruitment missives branded with the Naryixa family crest have spread across Eorzea and abroad, tipping the scales towards their well established organization. The intricately printed letters inviting like-minded people individuals for employment and companionship, for both the company’s own benefit and theirs. The company functions primarily as a strong foundation for it's various tradespeople to expand their reach and grow their businesses, but remains it's own entity as a trade association under Eorzea’s law(s). Given the nature of the guild, many facets of it's structure are flexible as to allow merchants, tradespeople and all others under the company to work as they see fit, so long as their methods are profitable, and the company’s investments are not wasted on fruitless endeavours. While it may serve true that the company houses mostly artisans and tradespeople, there is more than meets the eye. Operating within the confines of the Licentia Lodge, the inter workings of the company’s hierarchy are a bit more fleshed out, unseeable by the untrained eye. There is more to them than the word on the street, thus allowing for the company to maintain their wealth, status, and to bring forth a wide variety of business avenues for both its members, and its patrons. The company has always maintained a culture of camaraderie and pride, be it among the traders working under the company name or those among the company’s prestigious rankings. Despite each walk of life differing from one another, the bond between unkept misfits and well mannered merchants may prove to be untouchable. Actively Seeking / Hiring ◈ Merchants Craftsmen Culinarians Ironsmiths Leatherworkers Tailors Sailors Couriers Security Detail Informants Information Brokers Apothecaries Mercenaries Book Keepers Licentia Eterna's Charter I. While not all of our endeavors may fall in line with the law, you must maintain a strong sense of morality. A distinction between right and wrong, and when action is called for. II. Any funding or employment opportunities provided by the company will not be abused. These are to be used the way they were intended. While accepting funding or work from the company, you must maintain professionalism and respect. III. All contacts met within the company should be respected and not be abused. There is a level of professionalism that must be enacted when doing business under the company's name. IV. Your loyalty is to your brothers and sisters, those under the company's crest. Never reveal sensitive information that could hurt them, and do tarnish the reputation of them or the company. V. Never perform any thievery of the company's assets, or any of the contacts that served either under or in accordance with the company. VI. All contacts in alliance with the company are to be safeguarded, protected, and assisted if needed. VII. All department heads must make monthly reports regarding each of their disciples, including their progress, achievements, and accomplishments for the company. Promotions are to be gained from strength and progress. Out Of Character Rules and Regulations • About • While our free company is more heavily oriented towards roleplaying, we also participate in every other aspect of the game. If you'd like to organize other events either among yourselves or as a guild, feel free to do so. We will not turn anyone away if they aren't heavily experienced with roleplay. We aim to teach and we also enjoy learning from others. • Age Requirement • We tend to foster a more mature outlook in things, and aren't always going to be able to control and filter most comments and conversations within in the guild. That being said, we also may roleplay mature topics like violence and poverty, which may not be for everyone. So we do ask that you are at least nineteen and older to join. • Virtues • While we are understanding to the fact that we are all human, and may have disagreements from time to time, the council of the free company won't hesitate to step in if need be. There are ways to handle a disagreement properly, and we are certain everyone will make the right choices. While joking around is inevitable, please ensure that you know that some things are not, and will never be funny. Please be mindful to people's sensitivities to certain topics that may disrupt peaceful order. • Communication • Remaining true to your heart and expressing complete honesty when dealing with situations such as disputes or absences will allow for us to gain trust and build a relationship with you. Everyone, including our council members, should be respectful, truthful and like-minded. That being said, we do need communication when it comes to absences within the guild. Acting closed off and reserved will not help you become integrated with the company. The more you give to us in terms of interest, energy and activity, the more we can return to you. • Roleplay • While we understand that misunderstandings and misinterpreted roleplay responses can happen, we do not tolerate god-modding, metagaming, or any form of powerplay within Dragalia. These types of abusive roleplay response can deal detrimental blows to good immersive roleplay, and can ruin the fun. If you have any concerns regarding this, please privately reach out to our high ranking team. Do not deal with the situation yourself. Official Contacts If you have any inquiries, feel free to contact any of the accounts given below! Hazelina#8220 Company Grandeur Founder / Guild Master ◈

M a t e u s • F i n a l F a n t a s y X I V Chimera is a free company on the Mateus server of the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. It is a roleplay / PvE oriented group that just likes to relax and have a good time. Operating since 2017, our goal is to facilitate a fun, light-hearteded atmosphere for roleplayers and non-roleplayers alike. We are an adult community that accepts folks from all walks of life, paths, and backgrounds. We're LGBTQIA+ friendly and do our best to provide a fun experience. (We're all adults here [18+], though the humor may well indicate otherwise from time to time.) From treasure maps to various dungeon runs, roulettes, assistance with main scenario-related quests and queries, we enjoy doing things together and generally having a good time. Game nights with non-FFXIV applications also abound. In addition to our 4 year old public establishment open biweekly ( The Jeweled Cypress ) we host a myriad of events consisting of slice of life, adventure / combat, and generally morally grey themes. Attendance to all is optional; life comes first, always. Interested? Wanna know more? Check us out and apply here! https://chmra.co For more info, feel free to message our FC leader! Discord: trashi3st#1313 In-Game: Priae Negotium

FC Name: Amber Alyssum Tag: <A-RP> Leader Name: Kakama Kama - Faelyke#8597 FC House Address: Plot 36, 14th Ward, Lavender Beds. (South subdivision teleport) Type: Adventure Active Times: 3+ hours typically ranging from 10pm EST to 2AM 3 events every week. Seeking: Roleplayers from any cut of the cloth. ~ "May the sun be behind you, and the winds favorable as you travel to a new dawn." Public knowledge: A-RP is a company that gives anyone and everyone a home, on the condition they be prepared to do anything and everything. They are a 'for hire' group that will do any job, be it gardening or monster slaying' Contact: You are welcome to come by the home, or enter our discord Discord: discord.gg/TWUEWem

Link to Free Company: https://www.guilded.gg/Feng-Huang-Ying-syndicate Forum Club Link: Style: PVE/Roleplay Theme: Crime Syndicate, morally gray RP Intensity: Medium Alignment: Lawful Neutral Allegiance: None Age Material: 18/21+ dark/mature content Seeking: Roleplayers and PVErs Who to contact: Katsuro Wakahisa [Kuro#6868] Timezone: EST [ Between 6pm and 10pm is when events will happen] Headquarters: The Black Pearl Spa (The Goblet Ward 16, Plot 27) open to the public as a RP venue Backgrounds/Description: IC Background - A simple whisper to the right ear can change the course of history, though sometimes a dagger to the back might be needed. Obviously, everything has a price, even us, and we’ll sell information to the highest bidder, or extinguish a life in the same manner. We are not children of the Light, shining flames of righteousness, nor of the Dark, plotting against humanity. We keep to that thin line between right and wrong - even if those serving the Law would label us as criminals - because we believe in balance above anything else. OOC – We are a Dark and Mature, crime syndicate roleplaying FC and require members to be 18/21+ years old before joining. The syndicate is Yakuza-inspired and not evil per say, as they lean more towards the morally gray. [No slavery allowed within the syndicate] They mostly deal in semi-legitimate businesses.

FC: The Devil's Den Tag: <DEVIL> Server: Mateus Leader: Kai Urud House: Plot 52, 19 Ward, Shirogane Active Time: EST Day/Night Links: https://discord.gg/ufEwgpMQ2A Carrd: https://thedevilsden.carrd.co IC: The Den is a place for wayward travelers to call home whilst in Kugane. Located within the foreigner's district of Shirogane, the Den offers the finest in Hingan & Doman cuisine and world-class sake. Private rooms stocked with liqour, both foreign & domestic, can be made available to guests seeking a bit of privacy. Bathe in a luxurious private bath house drawn directly from Kugane's famous hotsprings. For those seeking more long-term accomodations, a private room can be made available for a paltry sum of only 300,000 gil. Food & unlimited access to The Den's features are also included in the price. Now Hiring: Bartender, Sushi Chef, various support staff, including security. OOC: The Devil's Den is simply a small, upstart of an FC with a laid back, casual atmosphere with an RP focus. From the onset, I am approaching the creation of this FC with a small, tight-knit group in mind, with maybe a max cap of 20, if not less. The theme of the FC allows for a wide assortment of characters of varying alignments and affiliations. As most would simply be tenants, residents, staff, or customers, free to associate with - and do whatever the character does. We're new player friendly, and would love to help get you settled into FFXIV. Right now, our event schedule is mainly around nights (EST), but if demand is high enough, events can also be made available during the day or even earlier.

Free Company Name: Byregot's Ward Free Company Tag: BWRP In-Game Contact: Garrett Sadova Discord Contact: The-Penman#8782 FC Workshop: Located in The Goblets 18th Ward, #17 Alignment: True Neutral Carrd(s): https://ambervault.carrd.co/# Mission Statement Nil Nisi Malis Terrori No Terror, Except to the Evil We are the Hand and the Hammer. We are the Line. About Us To the Eorzean Alliance and the public at large, Byregot's Ward is known primarily as a free company of artisans, traders, and contractors whom serve a wide array of clientele. To most, the Ward is a for-profit that seeks to improve Eorzean lives through their goods and services. Behind its mercantile front, however, lies a group of informants, scholars, and hunters dedicated to safeguarding their countrymen, and combating the malefic. They would secure the annals of history from the abuse of magic, science, and power; and eliminate those who would threaten the sovereignty of nations.

Windward Horizon Proprietors of The Rose & Thorn tavern. Salvagers of land and sea. Who we are: Windward Horizon is a salvage and trade based company, operating out of The Rose & Thorn tavern. The two businesses work in tandem to bring in plentiful coin and bounty for those that call these walls home. What we're looking for: Interested in joining our ranks? We welcome characters from all walks of life and alignments. Any who are looking for some adventure, coin and a family to join are welcome to apply. We are a brand new FC seeking members to fill our ranks and make a start to our crew! Looking for both social and heavier roleplayers, so if you're interested, fill out our short application below, or get in contact with us for more information on what we hope to achieve in our guild! Examples of IC positions we're looking to fill: Entertainers **Tavern staff** (In greatest need of.) Salvaging crew Pilots Engineers Medical staff Security We have made the recent decision to open recruitment only to those interested in getting their active, main characters involved as part of the FC. For the moment, we will not be accepting alts. Our focus right now: Our focus right now is seeking more players who are both active, and proactive when it comes to getting involved in, and starting RP. We've had to cut back on our event schedule recently, simply due to the strain planning so much was putting on our admins. For now, and the foresable future, our event schedule is as follows per month: Week 1 - Scheduled Open RP day. (A day for people to just come and hang out ICly. We suggest a set of scenarios/locations at the start of the week in a poll, highest rated is what we get up to.) Week 2 - A combat oriented RP event. Week 3 - Scheduled Open RP day. Week 4 - A salvaging oriented RP event. Currently, we are not opening our bar to the public due to a lack of available tavern staff. This schedule is repeated each month, with the occasional special event added in. Check our calendar here for seeing what we have planned for the month ahead! Along with that, you can expect us to have a light to medium focus on PvE and content. (Raids, maps, crafting etc). Get in contact! Please feel free to use any of the below methods to get in contact with us for more information, or to apply! Discord - Mirshandri#7315 (FC admin) Discord - Caparzo#9713 (FC admin) Carrd website - https://windward.carrd.co/ Our IG location - MATEUS, Goblet, Ward-6, plot-6 (Feel free to come have a look around the premises!) Member application - https://forms.gle/FAzVv9TZGHmUdYFd7 (Accepting main characters only for now)

Name: Journey's End Tag: EndRP In-Game Contacts: Lorisandre Deleone, K'niisha Deleone, Ivy Schone, Saoirse Rose. Discord Contacts: Vincyre#9233, The_Creeping_Darkness #9022 RP Types: Med-Heavy RP, Story-Driven, Light to heavy themes, Slice of Life, Character Development Alignment: Good, both chaotic and lawful. We have some flexibility here, but at the end of the day, we're a bunch of adventurers doing good, sometimes within the law, sometimes outside of it. Lore Adherence: Flexible; we adhere to lore whenever possible, but we are willing to bend for the sake of fun. We want our members to have creative freedom when it comes to characters and such, but we do have to draw a line; no warriors of light, ascians, etc. Active Times: EST, usually afternoon to late nights In-Character Background: Finding a job is difficult enough, but finding one when you have a less than favorable background is even tougher! Wouldn't it be great if there was a place that is willing to look past your background, no matter the circumstances, where you could earn coin without being forced into criminal work? Or perhaps you're just an average adventurer, but you've had no luck with the guilds in Ul'Dah, Gridania, or Limsa Lominsa? Whatever the case may be, if you're looking for work and want to do the right thing - even if it requires stepping outside the bounds of law - then look no further! Journey's End is such a place! Out-of-Character: An adventurer's guild, operating out of the tavern The Second Round in Mist, ward 16 plot 31. We're just starting out, but we are looking to grow into a group of 10-15 people, as to foster a more close-knit sort of community. We focus on small groups doing things like standard adventurer's guild job fare (monster/bounty hunts, etc.), character and company development arcs, etcetera. 18+ and LGBTQ+ friendly! While we may sometimes delve into adult and dark themes, we do try to keep things lighthearted! Our events are done using a D&D style tabletop system called mutants and masterminds (Don't worry, we have all the resources already for you!). We have a carrd page!

The Emerald Enclave is a role-playing Free Company and cross world linkshell in ffxiv based on the world of Mateus on the crystal datacentre. We are a medium rp community with an emphasis on the spiritual, occult, and environmental themes surrounding the Twelveswood while also taking inspiration from Druidry and other nature-themed rp seen in fantasy settings. At the moment, the community is roughly ten months old and looking for dedicated members to help it grow. In- character, The Emerald Enclave is a vigilante environmental organisation that works outside of the jurisdiction of the Stillglade Fane and the Twin Adders whose goal is to protect and maintain the natural balance of the Black Shroud. The organisation consists of two sides- the druids, priests, and priestesses of nature who are worshippers of the twelve, putting a special focus on Nophica, the elementals, and other spirits of nature, and the Guardians, the martial force of the Emerald Enclave who help protect the Black Shroud and members of the Enclave with their martial finesse. The Emerald Enclave operates out of Emerald Grove, a grove buried deep in the East Shroud. Anyone who wishes to protect the forests of the Black Shroud and who is comfortable working outside the jurisdiction of the Stillglade Fane and the Twin adders to protect the Black Shroud is welcome to join the enclave. Likewise, the enclave offers healing and sanctuary to anyone in need as long as they obey the laws of the circle. The fc is mostly active during EST prime time up until the late hours of the morning. We have a large house in the lavender beds that icly located in the Emerald Enclaves grove deep in the East Shroud and the house serves as a temple to Nophica. RP nights will take place once a week to help members keep in contact and work on creating long-term bonds together. Interested in learning more or joining us? Read on at our carrd here or contact Aife on discord at Aife#6195.

SPIRAL: FINAL FANTASY XIV RP FREE COMPANY | CRYSTAL DATA CENTER | MATEUS Recruitment: OPEN S p i r a l ' s C a r r d Spiral is an Roleplay Heavy Free Company with a gritty central narrative that focuses on consequential decision-making and character development. Grounded in a realistic presentation of FFXIV, friends and foes will be complex creatures with their own interests and motives. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Outwardly, Spiral poses as the “Owl House”, an adventurer sanctuary focused on recuperation, food service, entertainment, and relaxation. Patrons of cabarets and dinner parties, along with the regular business of intensive care and physical therapy, fund the secretive operations of Spiral. Out of Character, Spiral is in search of serious role-players who are motivated by character development, with an emphasis on intricate storytelling. Potential applicants should enjoy navigating ethical dilemmas, and play characters suited to the morally complex and gray world Spiral faces. Free Company story events are typically oriented toward combat, investigation, and careful dialogue. Members are required to make a skillsheet for Spiral’s custom combat system, developed to be straightforward and approachable for players unfamiliar with RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. ______________________________________________________________________________________ J O I N S P I R A L T O D A Y Click here to apply. To join, you must complete an application and detail the core aspects of your character, as well as answer questions that will give Spiral a feel for prospects’ preferences, goals, and expectations. Upon an application’s acceptance, a Spiral Officer will contact prospects via Discord to discuss and plan the IC process of recruitment. In-game, prospects will receive a mysterious letter from Spiral’s unknown benefactor. The information on the application is especially important for this purpose, as the letter will be detailed with what is provided. In addition to each letter being personalized to each prospect, the letter will set the tone for a character’s joining. After the letter is received in-character, a date, time, and setting will be set for an interview. Example of an in-character letter received: Other recruitment methods may be negotiated: character’s need not receive a letter if another rationale suits them. Spiral is happy to collaborate with prospects to determine suitable IC arrangements. Apply to join Spiral today!

A new FC looking for casual RPer's that would be willing to do events with us. We plan on making an expansive gang. Our main goal is to make Gil and get famous doing it. Story wise well start broad by getting a gang together then making connections with other FC's to help expand our network. we will work morally jobs but that will be on the downlow as to not upset our members trying to stay with the law. We are willing to accept most members and anyone involved in the more morally grey jobs will be required to have some sort of mask and be willing to put on a FC outfit. ( That will be provided ) ( as for the casual aspect I'd like to be a mix of IC and OOC but it would be up to the individual )

Name: Council of Coerthas Tag: <CC-RP> Officers: Valeaux Rillemont, Ernholdt Delcroix, Evreux Morumiere FC House: Goblet, Ward 6, Plot 11 [Heavy RP] Active Times: 3 PM to 3 AM EST Alignment: Neutral Good Server: Mateus IC Background: Found on flyers posted around the Eorzean Alliance and throughout the territories of Coerthas, the following message could be found. For those unable to read, the occasional crier could be heard shouting the same at taverns and squares. The Council of Coerthas, an organization newly formed and dedicated to the protection, preservation, and rebuilding of Ishgard, seeks your aid. Whether you are of common birth, of knightly valor or highborn, the Holy See requires your pledge to rebuild from our thousand years of strife. Formed by the signing of the Accords of St. Reinette between Houses Rillemont and Delcroix and created to bring a new life to our people, the Council's singular goal is to create a safe, secure, and prosperous future for all Ishgardians. Merchants, tradesmen, and artisans can seek out the Ishgard Free-Trade Consortium. We will negotiate cheaper supply and better trade deals on your behalf. Soldiers, guardsmen, and knights: the Knightly Order of St. Reinette serve a brighter future than any petty infighting, or squabble. Come serve the future of your people and pledge your blade to all Ishgardians. Do you seek adventure, even if you are not one of us? Fight for the Distant Skies Company, the council organization that hires those who are not of Ishgardian birth. We'll pay you what you're worth, and see that you've always got mead, meat, and a warm hearth. If you're of noble birth and wish to sign the Accords to join the Council, send a letter to the Goblet, Ward 6 Plot 11 and our seneschal will be in touch to set up a meeting with Lord-Speaker Valeaux de Rillemont. For all others who wish to join, send a letter and our seneschal will ask you some questions. If you cannot write, never fear, ask the person reading this letter for assistance. Tl;dr: We're a Heavy RP guild with heavy emphasis on Ishgard, but we welcome non-Ishgardian RPers who are interested in the future of Ishgard! Currently have IC offices in Ul'dah as main HQ, but will be moving to Ishgard if/when housing opens in 5.0-5.2! Please apply at our website, www.cc-rp.enjin.com.

Liberty Industries: Freelance Research Organization Public IC Knowledge: Liberty Industries is a freelance research organization known for their attraction to odd relics and accepting jobs with equal oddities. FC Name: Liberty Industries (Mateus) FC Tag: <RAIN> (Research and Intelligence Network) Leader :Huho Sopoho Type of FC - Roleplaying (Heavy RP) Active Time – 5pm EST – 2am EST (Some Earlier or Later—Someone is usually on at any point.) Alignment - Neutral Good A research and acquisition group based out of their research facility in Gridania’s Lavender Beds. Liberty Industries is made up of several different departments.Anything you have an interest in studying, our Industry has it for you. We also provide the services of our experts to individuals or other companies who might make use of us. If you do not understand something you found, need help finding something, or unleased you-don’t-know-what, we are the group to help you! Essentially, Liberty Industries is a group of researchers who come together to tackle the large problems the world has that their sharp minds are uniquely suited to understanding and ultimately solving. They are particularly focused on aetherial phenomena in the world and understanding it for the good of the public. To this end, they are conducting a large-scale aetherialogical and biological survey of Eorzea from La Noscea to Gyr Abanaia. All researchers pursue their own work, help each other as peers and colleagues, and push forward Liberty's agenda. OOC Background – We are a Heavy RP FC looking for dedicated members to help us build up our FC. Also, we are planning story arcs for our own FC as well as cross-FC stories. We would also love to be involved in individual storylines, members or otherwise. For more information please contact the FC Leader or officers listed above. (Also feel free to message me on Discord.) Free Company House Mateus Lavender Beds, Ward 14, Plot 3 Liberty Website: https://saler14523.wixsite.com/libertyindustries

FC Name: House Z Recruitment Closed

Our Website: [ Click Here ] Our Story: [ Click Here ] Our RP System: [ Click Here ] Contact Ryslo Suramlo#0001 if you have any Questions via Discord. Currently Recruiting Currently Open! CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION Our Community is being created to bring to life a living, breathing and interactive story telling experience where each player will have moments where they are highlighted and moments where everyone is at center stage. Where you feel engaged immediately with the community and where you can learn, develop and grow within the lore that Square Enix has provided us. Not new to the lore? Wonderful as you grow in our community through progression, meaningful rp encounters and involvement you will be able to help shape the future of our community by hosting varying events of both Adventure and Training. Where did Oracles of Empyrean get their Concept? So we intend to run this very akin to how a Jedi or Sith Guild would in a Starwars game except we will be utilizing the Mythos of Final Fantasy, Eorzea and Othard. New members will be assigned to 'Core Groups' which will help them grow, develope and learn the methods of the Oracles and when they achieve the rank of Acolyte they'll be assigned to a specific Oracle. They will host individual training sessions / missions for their Acolyte and record the encounters on our site. Each Sunday we will calculate your attendance and give out Skill Points on which you can spend to grow your character - Eventually your character will achieve one final rank before making it to Oracle on which they'll be faced with Five Trials. These Trials will determine whether or not your character (RP Method) is ready to become a full fledged Oracle on which they can then help foster the future as the Oracle that had been responsible for their care had. Why all these steps? Ranks are important but story is far more important to us. This method allows us to help keep people on the same footing, ensure standards are met along the way and that everyone is treated the same. We want people to feel connected to others and we want this legacy to be built. As you rank up you'll be highlighted by attending beautiful ceremonies and as you grow through all these methods your character too becomes an ambassador to our home. In the end we want to make sure we can tell a story and one that we all can be proud to retell. Memories are far more important to us and the trip we take then whos on top and whos on bottom. Initiate 2 week Trial Period - Assigned a Squad This rank is our starter position within our organization. Those coming on board will be given a in character meet up prior to being invited to get that in character connection started. Next once invited they’ll assigned a Squad. Squads are led by an Oracle. In these squads they’ll be able to go on small missions (small events) doing anything from escorting to hunting. General good work which will build the immersion of the world up while building connections with your fellow squad mates. After two weeks of activity you will be promoted to Acolyte. A sign you are a full member with our company at that point. Acolyte Full member rank - Continue progression As an Acolyte you will be still attending squad events but also allowed to attend the free companies main story events as well. You will continue to work on building a connection with your fellow squad mates. This rank is all about charting your path, building further bonds with your free company mates and finding your niche among the collective. Once you acquire a cumulative of 60 skill points you will be eligible for promotion. Adept Veteran Member- Undergo Trials - Path to Oracle As an Adept you will be experienced enough to finally undergo a set of five trials. These trials will make sure (in character) your ready to lead your own squad or at least make sure your ready to bare the title of Oracle. You’ll still attend squad events, free company events and as said the special trial events. Trial of Knowledge - an event will be organized to introduce some final fantasy lore into your characters journey. These events will reflect the past but they don’t necessarily have to recite lore simply reflect it. Perhaps journeying through some old ruins, walking a path well traveled or even visiting a place where the Oracles had treaded before. Trial of Self - by this point enough should be known about your character that a small event can be held where your character squares off against something that haunts them, some unfinished business or perhaps just dealing with an issue that had come up prior. This trial is very focused on you the player, a small event with you as the star. Trial of leadership - you’ll take point during a mission. You will be assigned the leader a night, making decisions and orchestrating others. Success or failure this trial is meant to give you as a character and player insight on the day to day of an Oracle. Trial of communication - more of an ooc event. You’ll get together with your Oracle and they’ll go over the procedures that they need to do weekly to best arm and prepare you for the next stage. Showing you the forums from their perspective, going over mission requests and logging attendance. Very important trial to arm you with needed knowledge. Trial of the Empyrean - the last trial. This is an event that will be organized anytime there is someone ready to take this trial by an Empyrean. Your Oracle and Yourself will wear for this event special robes created by the organization to undergo a ceremony that is special to you and your Oracle. A final farewell for the Oracle and their squad member as you will be granted at the end of this trial the rites to be promoted to Oracle. A separate promotion ceremony will be held in front of everyone to honor the moment. Oracle Squadleader - Mentor Rank Oracles are the free companies mentors. They lead squads, run small squad missions and record attendance. They are in charge of small groups but also a part of the governing body of the organization as they will be invited to meet with the Empyreans twice a month to go over progress, present ideas and influence in character direction for the oracles labor. They are also responsible for providing information about members (how they are progressing and so forth). This is a vital role as we will only open recruitment based on how many Active Oracles we have and how active their members are. They are also important as they work with other squads to ensure they have cooperation being bred and making sure if one of their members can attend an event they are hosting that week that they convey to another Oracle if they can take said individual for their day of training that week as to ensure everyone has ample opportunity. It’s part of the reason a squad will only ever comprise of 4 slots (that includes the Oracle). Oracles are invited to tough events every other week that’ll be hosted by the Empyreans as this is meant to tether the Oracles with the Empyreans. Plus important too as the Oracles are tethered to their squads. Very important this cycle as it keeps everyone connected. Empyrean Member of the conclave - Administrators Empyreans work for the collective not the other way around. What do we mean by this? They strive to crest custom content for the free company - they work on recruitments, interviews, trials, Oracle missions, and the Main story event. They also run website administration and discord. Also responsible for running a squad and following the same guidelines as previous ranks. While each Empyrean is responsible for all that has been noted including administration of peer to peer issues the following are what each Empyrean will be focused in.

<ASHES> | Medium RP FC Located on Mateus | Mist, Ward 20, Plot 26 Active Times: Noon to late evening (NA Timezones) Event Frequency: Held once a week (though subject to change) Leader: C'ehres Tia Officers: R'abodji Jhida & Loose Pockets RP Themes: Adventure & Mercenary Source Links: https://ashes-fc.carrd.co/# Who are we? IC: Coming from as humble roots as a sellsword's life allows, the Ashes' story is an opportunistic one. Not exactly a philanthropic cause, nor a syndicate, the group operates below the surface and autonomously from Eorzea's Grand Companies. Most of the company's work is received from independent employers and clients; people who have been overlooked and ignored by other outfits. Acting upon the goal of gil alone, they will do whatever it takes even if it means setting ethics aside. After all, no job is beneath them, and no pay is too small. OOC: The Company of Ashes is a mercenary based roleplaying free company situated on Mateus. Although the company itself is a fresh face to the server, it was founded by experienced roleplayers and when it comes to writing, we value quality over quantity. To capitalize on this, we focus heavily on ensuring each of our members are given a tailored and inclusive experience. Our in-character framework thrives off of a character-driven and lore-abiding narrative; players proactively pushing a story forward will always be encouraged, so long as any use of creativity is within the realm of believability in canonical lore. As our roleplay intensity is best summed up as medium frequency, our events are usually scheduled on a once a week basis (two events per week at most). The days on which events are held varies—our scheduling is meant to be flexible and will be adjusted based on when the roster calls for it. Barring the typical gritty themes that naturally come with mercenary roleplay, we also have a balanced mix of lighthearted, comedic, and serious undertones alike. If you prefer a completely no-nonsense Dark Souls-style RP environment, this FC is likely not a good fit for you. On an OOC level, we are a small and close-knit group of like-minded and laidback players. Other than RP, we also heavily enjoy partaking in the vast array of content FFXIV has to offer. Ranks Captain - GM rank; self-explanatory. Lieutenant - Officer rank. Battalion - The combat-capable—they are first responders when a threat is identified and are also the ones who help to keep the less combative members safe on the field. Chirurgeon - The medically inclined—either through traditional medicine or conjury, they skillfully tend to any and all sorts of ailments to keep the Ashes employees in tip-top shape for their next job. Specialist - The backbone of the company—whether craftsmen or merchants, these are the employees who help to make sure the Ashes keeps running, and that our various needs are met. New Hire - New member trial rank. The trial period lasts one month. If the member has shown persistent activity and has not otherwise caused a breach of guidelines post-trial period, they will be considered a full-fledged member and allowed to pledge themselves to one of the three in-company divisions. Alt / OOC - Self-explanatory. Members are allowed two alts in the FC. Trials are not allowed any alts in the FC. What are we looking for? We're looking for laid-back members and well-rounded roleplayers! As we also have members who are either busy or partake in other in-game content, we need people that are capable of finding their own RP at times, or even take initiative within the FC, whether it be content and roleplay storylines alike. We also appreciate patience during the process of building an entirely new FC from the ground up, so please understand that things might oftentimes be slow. We're also happy to take in new roleplayers with the willingness to learn, alongside those with the ability to take constructive criticism. However, we're not just exclusively looking for roleplay within our official roster. Given that at the end of the day, the Ashes is a business, we're willing to take up partnerships with outside contacts. If you're interested in setting up a joint event between FCs or becoming a potential collaborator, contact one of the officers! Recruitment Requirements to Join: 1) Be a well-rounded roleplayer. We also highly prefer lore-abiding characters. 2) Have a good grasp on spelling, grammar, etc. Exceptions are made for those whose first language isn't English. 3) If you're applying on a character that isn't max-level, ensure that you will continue leveling while joining—our events might take place in higher level zones and we wouldn't want anyone feeling left out. Contacts: C'ehres Tia (snowball#4613) Loose Pockets (Dan#3739) R'abodji Jhida (ryzen#6115) or anyone else with the <ASHES> FC tag! If you are interested in joining and fulfill our recruitment requirements, please reach out to any of the officers. The recruitment process involves a brief OOC conversation to address any questions you may have for the FC, or likewise, address any questions we may have for you. Following this, we will set up an IC interview with you to determine the fit of both you and your character. We hope to see you around, and happy RPing!

“Cultivating Passion, Desire, and Decadence.” The Verdant Meadows <<VM:RP>> was created for those that find that character development and character interaction take utmost precedence when it comes to role-play of any kind. While our adult-theming of a "Pleasure House" comes with it's stigmas, it is our goal at The Verdant Meadows to contribute positively and create an experience focused upon the writing and relationships with both our members and the wider community. At VM:RP, our mission is to: Create an authentic, grounded experience that focuses upon the Pleasure House theme; where worker/client relationship focus upon the experience and character growth rather than a quick interaction. We, also, do not plan on expanding the theme beyond the business. This means no secret death cults or crime family using a pleasure-house as a front. Cultivate a community for both the Free Company and for the wider community. A place where The Verdant Meadows Lounge is seen as a home for our members and an entertainment and role-play venue for all players across the Crystal Data Center. For now, we're in a recruitment phase, so no public events are scheduled, but we'll be opening doors to the wider community soon! Become a venue to host private parties that collaborate between Free Companies or RP groups. The Verdant Meadows would play it's part in these events as hired Companions/Entertainers/Staff/Venue, but, ideally, would create a larger group RP event for all involved to enjoy. A good example of a cross-collaboration event would be a Bachelorette Party. What we're looking for: Companions of All Kinds: This isn't a simple courtesan role where you're character is to be treated like a product to be bought, but treated with dignity and respect. Events are lined up to give characters in this role the ability to further develop skills and talents: music, art, social etiquette, and, most importantly, how to defend one's self. In an IC capacity, our Companions have the freedom to select their own clientele: we hope this will encourage our Companions to feel comfortable including personal RP as apart of the larger "Verdant Meadows" story. Security (Limited Recruitment): Known as Custodians in our walls, the "security" role are individuals paid to see that our Companions are well protected within The Verdant Meadows and provide security should it be requested for matters outside of the pleasure-house. General Staff (Limited Recruitment): Not all who might wish to apply are interested in the "adult-theme" of The Verdant Meadows and, thus, we created the General Staff rank. We don't have specific positions to fill, but encourage players seeking this role to be creative! Chef, housekeeper, etc. It's a role to make your own. The Verdant Meadows is not interested in: Drama, Gossip, and/or Rumor Mongering: It should go without saying that these are undesirable traits. If you cannot share the spotlight, help foster inclusion with the members of this Free Company, or treat players as simply side-characters serving your OC’s story, then there will not be a place for you in The Verdant Meadows. We’re more than happy to bring the development you desire to your character, but not if it’s in a destructive manner. Being a Quicksands Alternative: The Verdant Meadows has an adult-theming, but this isn’t permission to treat it as anything less than any other Free Company. While we want mains, alts, and characters of any level, we’re not a place to park an inactive character. Furthermore, with a focus on character interactions and development, we’re not a place to get a quick ERP fix. Weekly "Life or Death" scenarios: High-stakes drama has it's appeal, but with The Verdant Meadows operating as a legitimate place of business, we are not looking to be besieged by voidsent weekly, participate in assassination plots, or constantly having members whom flirt with death while making it The Verdant Meadows' problem.

IC It was with these words that the idea for Gratia was formed, a charity organization determined to better the world in the ways it can, to be an exception in a world overtaken by grand conflicts, endless wars, and violence. We are a diverse company that does charity work of all kinds, flexible based on what sort of work is needed. In other words, if you’re willing to help, there’s surely something that you can help with, and if you’re in need of help, there’s probably something we can do. Gratia doesn’t expect to change the world overnight, if at all, but rather to help as humble individuals helping others in the ways they can. We’re always welcoming new members to join us, as well as volunteers who wants to help out when they can! Gratia welcomes tradespeople, scholars, merchants, and adventurers looking for a different way of being, as well as many others. People of all skills and means are welcome to apply, to offer their hand for whoever may reach out for it, and find the power in kindness. We’re also more than happy to speak with interested donors to help support the work we do. OOC Medium-intensity Roleplay Non-combat 18+ LGBT+ Friendly Mateus (but open to others on Crystal DC) FC House: The Goblet, Ward 20, Plot 32 What to expect from the RP The type of work Gratia does varies widely, from running a soup kitchen to building homes, or from healing the sick to finding lost children. We’re a very all-around sort of charity. However, this is RP that will rarely (if ever) involve combat. We’ll often have an ongoing story arc with an event every week or two, but members are more than welcome to add to our list of events with one-off ideas of their own! We want the setting to feel full of life, like things are always going on; that’s certainly easier said than done, but it’s a goal we’re working towards. We play with an extremely simple roleplay system that uses dice rolls to determine success. It’s flexible, with no character sheets, and no need to reference any long list of rules as you play. What to expect from everything else We enjoy playing content in the game too! We do roulettes together, deep dungeons, and we also play other games occasionally! Our goal for Gratia is to foster friendships that can extend past FFXIV. We will not tolerate any sort of racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, etc. If you’re interested in roleplaying with us, go to our website for more info! (You don’t necessarily need to leave a current FC to roleplay with us, and you don’t necessarily have to be on Mateus!)

Company: Phoenix Industries Server: Mateus Housing: Ward 11, Plot 55 Goblet RP: Heavy RP, Merchant/Trade Post FC Leader: Ryoshi Praelia Officers: Alleara Praelia, Lenana Milna What Drives you? What sparks your inner fire? What is it that makes you wake up and keep pushing? Progress. No matter how small, no matter how large, each day you’re pushing to make strides to a better tomorrow, and that is what we focus on in our Company. If you wish to contribute to this, come see us at Phoenix Industries. Who are We? Phoenix Industries is a Company that specializes in Tradepost/Merchant and Bounty Hunting RP. We try to keep a variety of RP open, be that tavern, trade, combat or city RP allowing people from all backgrounds to partake in our events and find which aspect of the Company suits them the most. Phoenix industries tries to focus on Company and individual members alike. We have at the least, three company events a week. This leaves us room to focus on not just our story, but your story as well! Events will range from AT LEAST one combat event, one IC social night, and one OOC social night where the company or community can gather together to do whatever they want to do, be that themed content runs or other games such as Dead by Daylight or Cards Against Humanity. IC events will range between escort, reclamation and bounty missions to open house social nights. These events will allow people’s characters to work together and build community. Some, such as city market RP’s, will also allow people outside the company to come and meet us, giving them a chance to know us. PI will also be working with similar Companies, such as the Cross Collaborative run by Joan Cross@Mateus to create an RP community specifically catered to merchant and research RP. We will also work with any other companies that are interested in working with us to build a larger network.

FC Tag: <GATES> Leader: Lucretia Drage (Lucretia, Mhyhr#0042) Officers: Cara Drage (Reline2244#9764), Sorkhaqtani Oronir (bunny.bubblegum#2220), Rassix (Ix#5256) FC House Address: Plot 43, 7th Ward, Shirogane Type of FC: Heavy Roleplay Active Time: We have membership from around the globe, with about a six hour variance in TZ, but most RP seems to happen between the hours of 9:00pm EST and 2:00am EST. Alignment: Lawful Neutral Homepage: Will Of the Gates Homepage IC Background: A need has always existed among the vastly wealthy, the deeply rooted, landed aristocracy. Among those who were born into a class far above the vast majority, breathing the rarefied air of control from the cradle. Long after slavery was no longer openly practiced in Eorzea, service, both the need for service and the culture which supported it, continued to flourish. However, the methods by which such service was obtained necessarily evolved. No longer could you easily count upon a steady supply of servants, among whom the occasional gem could be discovered, plucked and polished. Bringing together those whose deep need to serve complimented those with a profound need to control and improve became paramount. Thus, a new, more specialized, school of thought evolved to identify those rare individuals with the best raw potential: to serve, to shape such service and to properly appreciate that which is offered. Countess Lucretia Drage formed the House of Gates, with the contributions of like-minded individuals, to develop a society devoted to this ideal of perfect Service, whether personal, domestic or martial. OOC Background: We are an LGBTQ+ friendly, heavy RP FC (loosely derived from such works of fiction as Kushiel’s Dart and the Marketplace) devoted to the development of three dimensional characters against the backdrop of a rich narrative framework, designed to inspire excellent RP among our members. As many of the themes involved revolve around power exchange, profound service and the like, we can only accept applications from those 18+, and such applicants must be prepared for the mature themes entertained. We strenuously adhere to strict principles surrounding such things as OOC consent, god-modding and metagaming, and expect our members to respect each other and adhere to our standards. Should story arcs involve violence, as they occasionally may, we have a custom dice system designed to fairly resolve such encounters, which will be familiar in form to any tabletop gamer. If this appeals to you, then we would love to consider your application. If you prefer to visit, our society is open to patronage and we hold public events, allowing you to get to know our members. Application Form: Application Form

Fc Name: White Maiden Wolves Fc Tag: <<Wsect>> Fc House Address: Plot 30, 14th ward The Lavender beds Type of FC: PvE, RP, Mature 18+ Fc Theme: Hunting/Military/Slice of Life/Religious/Seeker of the Sun Active time: weekday/weekends evenings (est) Recruitment: Open Contact: @66chambers#4515 (W'Hkan) Links https://wmwolves.carrd.co/ IC Once having claimed a territory along the White Maiden River, the natives Wolves of the Northern Shroud have fallen from grace; penance for their past actions under the guidance of an entranced mind. However, with the veil removed and clarity returned to their keep, under the watchful eye of the Twin Adders, they seek to rebuild and return the name of The Great Hunter to glory and them along with it. OOC White Maiden Wolves is a Seeker Tribe under the acronym of The Wolf (W’), dominated by a strict Tribal and Earthbound aesthetic. Militant aspects are inspired by their ongoing cooperation with the Twin Adders (IC), while keeping to the communal atmosphere of the pack’s founding principles. On the whole, we seek individuals willing to grow and cultivate their stories under the way of The Wolf, maintaining their character ‘selves’ and furthering the rejuvenation of the pack. With weekly activities (both FC and Player inspired), we want to bring a joined take on the growth of the pack as well as provide an environment for those within (and allies too!) to create and share their stories.

Felroses Tag: (FelRP) Felroses is a company that prides itself on the diverse skills of their members. A smaller contracting company, Felroses, holds their own against larger competitors all while building a close-knit environment for their members. The nature of their work sees them acting as a shield for those that contract them, usually standing up for those that cannot stand up for themselves. The Jagged Stag tavern is a source of pride and respite after missions and a chance for members to interact with the public in a more relaxed setting. Who are we looking for? *We are currently seeking to fill roughly 8 slots and expand once we feel the group is comfortable with our planned schedule* -Security -Engineers -Jack (or Jill) of all trades -Medical Staff -Tavern Staff Officers: Odval Qestir Rhothyrt Qestir - Sheepshifter#0602 Helaine Qestir - Sanghela#5818 Our Current Schedule: Our current schedule is built around each month. The tavern opens twice a month and sometimes operates special events for companies wanting to rent space in our private bar. We have one large FC event planned every month, usually towards the last week. The final event is a random event depending on the needs of the members, either an individuals story development or just a relax at the FC day. We currently operate on an EST schedule from late afternoon to night. If you feel this company would be a good fit or you would like to know more about our tavern the following links may be useful. Carrd: Felroses website Our Application: Felroses Application Our Menu: Jagged Stag Menu

FC Name: Torchlight Ventures FC Tag: <Torch> Leaders: Azrul Valker, Elizabeth Ravencroft Officers: Xara Jaqah, Rikha Minhai, Jena Fairgraves, Mister Gray FC House Address - The Goblet: Ward 5, Plot 60 "The Brazier" Type of FC - Roleplaying (Medium-to-Heavy RP) Active Time - 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST - 9 PM PST / 12 AM EST Alignment - Lawful Neutral Source Link - http://www.torchlightventures.net/ FC Tags/Keywords - Adventurer, Mercenaries, Medium RP, Heavy RP, Contracting, Trade, NA Players IC Background - Elizabeth Ravencroft, daughter of the noble heads of the Ishgardian House Ravencroft, had grown tired of her life, limited within her house, and concealed under the foreboding shadows of her family. As such, she set out to make her mark on the world, independent from her family. With the idea of a contracting company in her mind, she sought out those who would know the line of work well, due to experience: a mercenary for hire by the name of Azrul Valker, and his work partner at the time. The three met at a small cafe in the Goblet and discussed the possibility of this company. After a lengthy conversation, they were both convinced to come on board the founding of this company, whose name was decided then and there as Torchlight Ventures. Enlisting the presence of a few more of Elizabeth’s former associates, including a discrete information broker by the name of Rikha Minhai, the group established themselves as an official, licensed contracting company, and rented out a small home in the Goblet to begin work out of. As their work increased, so too did the number of contractors, mercenaries, and tradesmen signing on for work. As such, it wasn’t long before Torchlight found itself in need of more space. As luck would have it, an expansion to the public housing divisions was imminent, and the group was able to secure a larger estate in La Noscea, which came to be known as the Sconce. Torchlight Ventures only continued to grow from there, hiring more employees, including a gifted mage by the name of Jena Fairgraves, and an excitable chef in the form of Xara Jaqah. Torchlight also continued making a name for itself for its persistent and dedicated work performance. In light of their daughters’ success, however, Lord and Lady Ravencroft wished to conduct business with the group, and invest in their fair share of the profits. As part of a business arrangement between the two groups, a company accountant was sent from the Ravencrofts to Torchlight, a large, professional businessman by the name of Mister Gray. Mister Gray proved a key component to the continued success of Torchlight Ventures, later going on to work out a deal alongside Azrul to acquire a large manor back in the Goblet, which was given the name of the Brazier. Acquiring permission from the Adventurer’s Guild to draft its own leve board, Torchlight Ventures continues to offer its goods and services to those with the gil to pay for it. The group also finds itself looking for new talent willing to sign on for employment with the company. OOC Background/Description - Torchlight Ventures is a Medium-to-Heavy RP Free Company looking for more of everything a contracting company would typically employ. We are a lore following, lawful contracting company looking to bolster our ranks and offer weekly events, primarily focused on contract work with occasional slice of life, and a weekly dedicated casual PvE night to run content together as a group. If this all sounds compelling, take a look at our recruitment site seen up in the links section for more information about who we are!

Realm: Mateus FC Name: The Drake Tribe FC Tag: <DT-RP> FC Rank: 8 Leader: U'kesh Nunh FC Estate: Ward 19 Plot 13, Goblet FC Type: Tribal Roleplay, Seekers of the Sun Most Active Times: 6pm to 12am EST (Monday-Thursday), 6pm to 3am EST (Friday), 12pm to 3am EST (Saturday), 12pm-12am EST (Sunday) Time Note: Members start to get on around 12pm daily but events are usually held later in the evening. Alignment: True Neutral Source Links: https://the-drake-tribe.tumblr.com/about About: The Drake Tribe is heavily focused Seeker of the Sun Roleplay FC that is currently at FC Rank 8. The FC has been attending cross world tribal events and has recently obtained its FC Mansion. IC Story: After concluding that the influx of outsiders to Forgotten Springs threaten their way of life, U'kesh and those that agree with him have decided to leave Forgotten Springs and form their own Sept of the Drake Tribe. Currently they have established themselves in the South Eastern Sagolii and are currently in the process of growing the tribe. DISCLAIMER: Must be +18 IRL to join Currently Recruiting: Seekers of The Sun Contacts: U'kesh (Here), U'kesh Nunh (In-game)