The Golden Arcana- nestled along the elevated ridge of the mists- is a large bar and longue offering a wide array of custom house cocktails and eccentric guests. Or so the public is aware. Whispers abound that the establishment is a front for the more unsavory travelers into the mists. A place where information is bought and sold, jobs of moral ambiguity can be picked up, and forbidden magics can be acquired.... Whether you are seeking knowledge or looking to sell it, come and share a drink or two with us.


Jenova ◆ Ward 7 ◆ Plot 32The Golden Arcana is a free-company estate, a large mansion in the mists. It is a public role-play space where anyone is welcome to come role-play at anytime, and can be used as a venue for events with a discussion with us! If you wish you stop by when there is an active presence, please look for notifications in our discord or in the Aether RP Hub. If you wish to role-play outside our event hours then you can assume npc staff take care of your characters, or you can contact us and we'll see if someone can come and run the bar for a spell.

For any questions or comments please see;
In Game: Orianna Chant
Discord: 𝐹𝑒𝓎𝒴𝑜𝓈𝑒𝒾#6666

Out Of Character Rules


1. The Golden Rule: Be kind, be patient, be considerate. Remember that behind the characters are real people. Not everyone will get along, but arguments must be handled like adults. No harassment or racial slurs will be tolerated in this discord or within the company.2. Drop it. We allow discussion of various topics in the company and discord. However if you are asked to drop a subject we expect you to be able to drop it. The person does not need to explain why, just take it as time to move the conversation along.3. Do not share other member's personal information. You might become close friends with someone, you might want to know more of another however it is not your right to share that member's personal information. It is not your right to know it either. Do not harass members for personal details.4. Do not post pornographic or illicit links/images/video in our company chat or discord. We have a NSFW channel in the discord for that, the public area of the discord and FC chat are not for that content.5. Remember to have fun and it is alright to say no if you are no longer having fun. This is a community and our goal is to enjoy what we do!6. Represent us well in the community! FC rules loosely extend to the rest of your interactions with the FFXIV community. Remember you are representing us when you are interacting with other members of the community and to handle things maturely. Be respectful to all players.7. Communicate with us! We cannot read your mind, if you have problems, concerns, questions please let us know. We cannot see everything that goes on and if you need to, contact us privately. Remember to take screenshots or save chat logs!8. Initiative. We are a firm believer of what you put into the FC and RP community at large is what you will get back in return. Attend events and support members. If you want to see something done, do not be afraid to make it happen. Let leadership know if there is anything we can do to assist you!


Roleplay Rules


1. IC and OOC are separate. Do your best to not blend the two. It can be difficult at times but please do your best for the good of everyone in the roleplay community.2. IC actions have Consequences. We will not limit the things you can do but you must be prepared to deal with the IC consequences of your actions. Pull a weapon and threaten someone? Expect retaliation via guards or people to protect them.3. Never force a player to do something they are uncomfortable with. Everyone has the right to leave a roleplay they are uncomfortable with, no questions needed to be asked.4. Do not ERP in public. Self explanatory. Keep it to your own private chambers and off public FC areas. No one needs to see it. Also do not make a character solely for ERP reasons. We are a professional business and not a brothel.5. Lore Bending Accepted, Lore Breaking Forbidden. Do not go against the lore and do not bend the lore and established laws of the XIV universe beyond belief or rational explanation.6. No Metagaming, Powerplaying, or God-Modding. What you know OOC does not mean your character knows unless it was learned IC. Your character cannot be flawless, cannot be perfect, cannot be better than everyone around them at everything. Roleplay is about story it is not about winning or losing or being better than others. Characters should be well-rounded and believable and generally on the same level as those around them. Your character cannot make hits, kisses, whatever without another player's permission or giving them a chance to dodge/resist ect.7. Ignore the Trolls If you encounter anyone being disruptive to your RP, you may politely ask them to stop. If they refuse we ask that you do not become rude to them or continue to respond to them. Ignore them, report them if needed, and blacklist them if you would like. If you get screenshots of the behavior, FC leaders may be able to speak with the leadership of their FC to address the problem.8. Do not disrupt RP Events. If there is a planned RP event happening, whether it is an FC event or a server wide RP event hosted by us or anyone else please do not disrupt it. This is not limited just to OOC but also IC disruptions such as your character attacking someone, becoming ill, stealing (Unless you have the hosts permission), and please have consideration when wanting to find time for your own events and the events others are hosting.9. Retcon when necessary, avoid it otherwise. We don't mind if you find you need to retcon or change your character just keep everyone updated with what is now canon or noncanon.


Applying


Golden Arcana is a casual RP FC. Please be aware that things like daily events and long, involved FC story lines may not be frequent. We are selective in our membership as we know our free company is not the perfect fit for everyone and vice-versa. We are trying to keep a group of people with a similar focus, who we feel will complement each other and be comfortable in our free company.When it comes to storytelling, we are set up so anyone can create their own story-line or one-shot RP event for others to attend and/or help create. Our leadership is accessible and willing to help formulate ideas and frame them in an easily digestible manner. Everyone is encouraged to take part and, as with any sort of investment, what you put into involvement with our community is proportional to what you get back.We are looking for members who are mature and independent, who can take initiative and hold accountability for themselves. We are looking for people who are fun and relaxed OOC, who fall into the pleasant middle-ground of both having a sense of humor but remaining considerate of others. **We are open to alts and people with limited playtime. **
Non-RPers are welcome, as are RPers who do not wish to be affiliated with us IC, please just keep in mind you will still be expected to follow all our rules, including our RP rules if and when you ever do decide to RP.
How do I join?
Joining our FC is as simple as role-playing with us or for non-rpers just getting to know us!


Leadership


For any questions or comments please see;
In Game: Orianna Chant
Discord: 𝐹𝑒𝓎𝒴𝑜𝓈𝑒𝒾#6666

WIP


UNDER CONSTRICTIONThe Arcana is currently undergoing renovation.



Potions

Arcana produces a number of alchemical potions for purchase. If you cannot find what you are looking for.... they can always make it for you.Members who would like to develop a potion for our sales, may contact Orianna Chant to have it added.

Siren's Call

An entire bottle must be consumed for this to work. Potion causes the drinker to form an obsession with the first person they see after consumption. They are unable to get them off their mind and it may be mistaken for love. The potion lasts for five days before the subject will return to normal. There is no antidote, one must simply wait it out.

Spider's Web

The entire bottle must be consumed. Spider's Web makes the target susceptible to suggestion, commands, and more forthright with their answers. It lasts two hours and those under its influence are often easily spotted due to their pliable nature. Creates withdrawal like symptoms once worn off.
Lesser doses do not have an effect on an individual and appears to just make them sick instead. A full dose must be administered and while it can be mixed within drinks the full drink has to be consumed.

Dream Catcher

Consuming an entire bottle will erase all memories of the individual permanently. Smaller doses of the bottle can erase memories of more recent events only. Is it possible to regain memories? Yes but the conditions of triggering them to return are unknown and there is no antidote currently made to this potion.

Snake's Kiss

Upon consumption the target will feel disoriented, nauseated, and confused on where they are. Some reports of minor hallucinations like seeing dancing lights or moving shadows. Some report spinning rooms and a feeling of falling. Lasts for one hour.

Ghost Touch

This potion can be consumed to turn the target invisible for one hour. It can also be gotten in a salve application to render objects temporarily invisible. The salve upon objects can last two days if requested before a reapplication is needed.

Mermaid's Tears

Consuming this potion will allow the user to breathe underwater in salt or river water. It also gives the user an increased movement in the water to swim within the currents.

Mage's Bane

Potion that when consumed will stunt the targets ability to cast and use magic of all forms. It lasts for one hour and repeated use will slowly cause the subject to be permenantly unable to cast magic.

Aether Tincture

Despite its name, the Aether Tincture is not actually aether. A more potent elixer made to temporarily boost a mage's abilities in combat. It is single use and for a single spell will it increase its potency for. Afterwards the mage will feel drained and repeated use of this tincture will cause a prolonged period of being unable to cast magic.

Dragon's Blood

Whether this concoction is actually dragon's blood is unknown. This liquid is meant to be used in ritual spell casting to help provide a focus and means to write out arcanima into permanent enchantments. Recommended only for experienced enchanters as miscalculations can end with disastrous results.

Amberlight

A mixture that when applied to a person or object will cause them to become illuminated for 24 hours. Use varies though often used in making small lights in rooms or for adventurers needing a free hand or distraction.

Silver Light

Drinking this potion will allow the user to see in the dark. They cannot make out colors but can see in black and white. This concoction lasts two hours and is known to give light sensitivity should the user be exposed to intense light.

Phoenix Fire

Aptly named due to its explosive nature. This potion when shattered will explode into a fireball of flames and has the potential to ignite anything flamable it comes into contact with. Extreme caution is recommend when handling.

Peace Bind

This potion provides personal comfort to the user. It can calm anxiety and agitation and prevent the subject's emotions from growing unstable. Lasts about an hour but stronger mixtures can be requested.

Grave Lily

Drinking this potion puts the user into a state of deep sleep that they appear to be dead. It is a permanent mixture that requires an antidote to be administered to wake the user up.

Violet Dream

Antidote to the Grave Lilly. A few drops in the targets mouth and this will draw them to consciousness and provide a dose of vitality to the body so that they can recover easier.

Liquid Luck

A potion said to do many things. Give unnatural luck or inspiration to the individual. Results vary but none can deny that their day seems to go their way after consumption.