balmung Red Lantern Society - RedRP

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

 

Accepting applications as of January 15th, 2022. Applications will close on March 31st, 2022.

 

Red Lantern Society is opening it’s doors to players looking to explore content built by adults for adults. A delicate name inspired by the hanging crimson lanterns of Kugane’s own pleasure houses and districts, the Red Lantern Bordello serves as the focal point for the Society’s business – a brothel nestled in the quiet Lavender Beds, featuring breathtaking views both within and without.

 

Founded and managed by Tsukiko Tanshi, an exile from the Far East who entered into the profession as a means of making sure both she and her father would never need to risk themselves in their refugee status, the business is built two-fold; to allow prostitutes, companions, and other variations of erotic workers or those who dabble in the business a place where they can work safely and without threat to their person, and giving those who have no place to go but offer skills that can support the brothel under the Silver Lotus Rehabilitation Clinic.

 

Our desire as a free company is to add to the community in a positive manner; we’re adult-focused and aware of the stigma that comes with that, but we wish to bring together creative players and characters who are interested in not just participating in a brothel and rehabilitation atmosphere, but also engage with the community as a whole. We want to network, entertain, adventure, and just generally enjoy ourselves while maintaining high-quality interactions that leave those who choose to interact with us feeling comfortable about returning, and bringing friends.

 

We are not an entertainment company in the grandest sense of the term. While we might hire a performer to entertain for a private party, we do not encourage the application of those who absolutely need a stage to stand on. We’re not a theater troop, we’re not a cabaret, we’re not a discotheque. Our entertainment comes in the form of quiet and intimate lounge nights where patrons can enjoy the company of those who work in the brothel, loaning out staff and services to other free companies who might need some extra hands for an event they’re running, exclusive and playful events where all business members can enjoy a night off while getting to know one another, and more – on top of the obvious.

 

We’re small, and wish to remain such. We do not encourage the application of those who are looking for constant activity online – while we’re still figuring out just how many we want our ‘small’ to be, chances are that we will experience content and activity lulls harder than other free companies because we’re aiming for high quality over high quantity. We’re not looking for dramatics, and we are firm that our members are expected to maintain a positive face in the community, both in-game and on any media related to it. We’re adults entertaining adults, and expect all involved to behave as such.

 

We’re currently looking for:

 

     ✓ Employees of all types - the dual aspect of the free company is intentional, as the business is built to be able to support itself while offering characters the opportunity to develop their own skills. Is your character someone who lost their job and needs a place to get some funds between work? A trader who knows how to find a good deal? A craftsman who needs a purpose? A mercenary who wouldn’t mind a stable bed and a good meal in exchange for keeping a few workers safe while they go about their duties? Get in touch! You do not have to play a sexual character to be in the free company, you just need to be okay with knowing it happens.

 

     ✓ Alliances and Associates – we’re out here to network and ally businesses together. We want to add flavor to other free companies with the same heart as us. Do your broody sea swabbies need a night of decompression at a comfortable place? Does your bar need a few pretty faces to sling drinks and get those meals out? Do you have a job that might need a bit more muscle than what you’ve got on hand? Look us up! We want to help build your stories and add to our own, and keep the world feeling a little more alive.

 

     ✓ Community – we’re not interested in unfriendly competition. We know the market has plenty of adult-centered venues and free companies, and we want to work with them however we can to enrich everyone’s play. If we end up not being the right brothel for a prostitute or companion character, we want to be able to suggest another that might be more up their alley. When we have characters who have reached the point that it’s time to move on, we want to be able to help them connect with people who will keep that angle going, and we want to be on the list for people to feel good about doing the same with us.

 

     ✓ Roomies – if you’ve got yourself a character that is capable of making a room and you want to lend a hand, we’d love to take them in! Room assistants are OOC members (usually) who have kindly donated characters to help us build up private rooms that expand on the brothel and rehabilitation clinic, as we have a small plot and space is limited. We’re happy to help finance decorating, and have several crafters and gatherers on hand. Can’t think of an idea for a room but want to help? We’re constantly considering ideas, so if this interests you, just let us know!

 

We’re not interested in:

 

     ✗ Drama & Gossips – we support in-character drama, we don’t endorse out-of-character dramatics. If you can’t play well with others, can’t share the limelight or take the time to help others who are struggling, you aren’t going to find a fit in the community we’re building. We are also very strict about our confidentiality and hold a ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’ mentality for a lot of what we do. What people come to us for is their business, and we expect our members to respect that.

 

     ✗ Underage Players/Characters – while we may sometimes run an event made for all ages (a good example is our Wolf & Rabbit hunt, which is a playful hide-and-seek in the open world), the business itself is by adults, for adults. We require anyone who enters into the building with the intention of interacting to be over the age of eighteen, both in-character and out, and this extends to prospective members as well. This extends to your guests, as well. Please, don’t put anyone in an uncomfortable situation, it’s not okay.

 

     ✗ Expecting Handouts – this is a big no-go. While we allow alternate characters as well as main characters, and characters of all levels, we’re not a parking space. Our small size comes with the expectation that those who want to be a part of the free company are willing to help build it up, and this goes even into Discord. We get that the head space for a character can leave as fast as it came around, but if the only time that you’re around is when there’s gil to be made or you show no participation in collaborative discussions, we’ll consider ourselves an ill fit and you’ll be dismissed.

 

This did get long, so if you got through all of that, you’re wonderful. Have questions or are interested? Feel free to send me a PM here, or contact me on Discord @ Tsukiko Tanshi#7848. I’m happy to answer anything, or even begin networking! Want to jump straight into joining? Our information and application is here!

 

We look forward to meeting you!

Edited January 15, 2022 by Tsukiko Tanshi
Updated information - Again!

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ It has been a few months, and I had a few contacting me asking if we were still open. We are! ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Our first event is in June! We're still recruiting, but are particularly picky about our female companions and in-house security. You can still apply for both of these, but you may be set as a Freelancer at first! You can apply any time at https://rls-ffxiv.enjin.com/recruitment ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ The Red Lantern Society will be closed to new applicants from June 28th - August 1st. As we close up the end of the first arc of one of our members and it heralds the start of new trials and tribulations for the business, we want to give our newest members and prospects the opportunity to integrate into the community and familiarize themselves with how we work while everyone enjoys the expansion content at their leisure and without stress. If you wish to apply, it is best that you do so now so we can get you in during this final period!

 

Recruitment will begin again during the first week of August, while our community events will follow sometime in the month. While we will not be hosting public events during July, we are still welcoming of drop-ins and those who just wish to chill out with our community, and it's a great way to get to know us before applying! Happy hunting during the expansion! ]]

Edited September 6, 2020 by Tsukiko Tanshi

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ We are once again open for applications! We look forward to seeing you! You can find our information on our Carrd. ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Our applications will be closing again at the end of November and will not be opening again until after the new year. If you're interested, now is a good time to see if we're a good fit for you and your character(s)! ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Our applications are now closed. We will be hosting one more open application session in the future, and from then on the only way to join the FC will be to have been an active enough presence that a current member is willing to sponsor you. Our focus right now is getting our events out on a regular schedule, and we look forward to seeing those of you interested! ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Gently bumping this to announce that we are open for new applicants once more! You can find out more and find the application on our special Carrd just for this. We look forward to meeting you! ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Very gentle bump to note that we're filling quickly on house staff, but we're still looking for security and companions of both sexual and non-sexual type. Please don't be afraid to speak to me if you have any questions! I'm happy to answer them. Also, how'd this thread get so many views? Color me surprised! ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ We're down to looking for those last couple of excellent companions to fill out our roster and bring the business to life! This is our last open recruitment period for the year - and possibly for the future! ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Look at that, 2020 making me eat my words. We are currently accepting applicants again - you can read our updated rules on our Carrd, which details the process and makes more transparent our expectations for those who are interested in joining us.

 

If you've applied previously during hell-year and didn't hear back from us and are still interested, please do send me a message on Discord @ Tsukiko Tanshi#9604, and I'll let you know if you were declined or accepted. We had several applicants we could not contact because of Discord and names changing, and we would like to resolve that communication instead of having you redo the application. Please note that this is a courtesy extended to those that may have slipped through the cracks during 2020 - we have too much to do over the next several months to extend that to future applicants, so please be sure to either add me on Discord when you complete your application, or make absolutely certain that your Discord name is one you will be reachable at.

 

We are primarily looking for companions who specialize in intimacy or those who classify as non-intimate. We are looking for male/male-presenting and female/female-presenting characters. We are looking for a few House Staff, but we are not looking for medical staff - please, we do not have so many injuries! In addition, we are taking one or two excellent security members.

 

Please note that we are accepting of all races - yes, even Lalafell -, genders, and sexualities. Please also keep in mind that while we are a brothel, the brothel is a business and runs like one; we expect members to participate within their means and support the efforts of the other members, and to uphold the level of quality that we expect of our members both in interactions among one another, and in the greater community. 

 

If you have any questions, my Discord is available - do not mind the DND tag, I am always set to that. I look forward to meeting you! ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Gentle nudging! Please, when you fill out the application, be sure you are reading and answering properly. I will be absolutely clear that while the application largely has no right or wrong answers, the biggest auto-decline is showing us that you didn't pay attention. If your first impression to us is that you aren't following simple instructions, that's not an impression that you want to make. ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Oh, goodness. We're closing recruitment until September 1st, so all of our current applicants can comfortably make their way through the process and decide if we are their home or not. We thank everyone for your interest, and look forward to seeing you in-game at our events! ]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Once more, our applications are open! We are primarily looking for companions while our Security and House Staff positions are on a very limited hire. We have a very busy year planned, and we'd love to share the journey with more folks! We look forward to meeting you! You can find all of the updated information at our newly redone Carrd!]]

Edited January 16, 2022 by Tsukiko Tanshi

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Midway through our Spring recruitment, and this is our update; we are closing Security positions and I'm halting recruitment of female applicants for companions. If you're male or male-presenting, the application is still open! We're just a little lopsided right now and I'd like to even that out. I know this is a common problem, but I want to make it clear - we adore our male companions and are well aware of the issues that many men experience in this particular theme. You will not find those issues with us, so if you have been burned in the past but still yearn, please do reach out to me with any specific questions. It's my pleasure to sit down with you and talk through your concerns. Really, that goes for anyone. Questions? Concerns? Please reach out to me privately, I'm happy to help. Tsukiko Tanshi#7848.]]

[Tsukiko Tanshi]

[[ Hello dears and darlings, this is the monthly reminder that the Lantern's applications for spring are closing on the 31st of March! If you are male or male-presenting, we are actively looking for you. Female and female-presenting applications are on hold as we're quite female-heavy at the moment and would like to even the scales. We have perhaps one spot for an excellent security applicant, for those interested! The information is in the main post, we look forward to hearing from you! ]]