onward past velour walls and lacquered floors sits a lounge owned by lord vance hawke, a place financed by investors as a neutral ground to conduct business away from prying eyes.

mateus   ☩   empyreum   ☩   ward 26   ☩   plot 32

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l'appel du vide is a high class lounge that serves as a criminal neutral ground. our lounge features a job board for tasks to undertake and opportunities for business and social antics alike. we are a gil free to provide a place to make connections and delve into a world of criminality. open 8pm to 12am est, every other friday.
 
we are also NOW HIRING! apply here!

SYNCSHELL ID   ☩   MSS-72SC9D34RAN0
ID   PASSWORD   ☩   lavieenvide

O1.     l'appel du vide is a mature community in both venue spaces and discord spaces. this includes but is not limited to mentions of mature language, suggestive themes, alcohol, crime, violence, substances, etc.
 
O3.     we enforce that this is an in character venue and we request to keep any out of character chatter to a minimum. please try to stay in chatter and utilize emote / say chat for character interactions. yell and shout are to be used by staff.
 
O5.     be kind and courteous. there is a basic understanding that in character activity does not reflect out of character activity, but any extreme or excessive shows of abrasiveness will result in removal from the venue after enough warnings are given.
 
O7.     a black tie dress code, while not mandatory, is strongly encouraged.
 
O9.     inappropriate emotes, animations, minions, or outfits will result in a kick from the syncshell, a second offense will result in a permanent ban.

O2.     we are a discrimination free zone and host a zero tolerance policy for harmful interactions such as slurs, harassment, homophobia, etc. keep your bigotry out the door.
 
O4.     this is a gil-less venue and will never have a requirement to spend gil for services or drinks- however, if you enjoy a member of staff, feel free to tip them as you see fit!
 
O6.     there is no condoning of bard performances unless previously hired by owners. we also request minions be unsummoned to prevent bloat to the venue.
 
O8.     vip status is awarded to those who make important character contributions to the venue by being present, in character, and by facilitating roleplay between venue spaces and job board tasks. vip holders gain a special role on discord, access to the vip lounge space, and as well as special roleplaying events. vip are subject to the same rules and can be revoked at any time if deemed necessary.
 
10.     a permanent syncshell is in use and is subject to being reset every 30 days. we ask to be respectful with your character sizes in terms of mods and vfx.

VANCE

OWNER   ＊ one of the four owners of the venue- this prickly ishgadian lord's past and present are shrouded in mystery and shadow.

ARTHUR

OWNER   ＊ a kind hearted and gentle hero with warm eyes and a warmer smile. he's known for his care and determination, always willing to help others even if they are strangers to him. his kind heart does not belie his strength, however. his scars and muscles tell a story of one not to be trifled with.

VELIONA

OWNER   ＊ a social butterfly by nature, this lead host is a friendly force to be reckoned with. she is a mother, a teacher, and here to make sure everyone is having a good time. veliona has a curious air about her, an ethereal softness mixed with a spark of mischief. Be careful, you come into contact with her and you're probably going to make a new friend!

SOVJA

OWNER + HEAD OF SECURITY   ＊ sov is oftentimes kind and friendly to everyone he meets, enjoying conversation and sharing stories to pass the time, but if the situation calls for it he’s often the first one stepping into a fight, either to break it up or back up his friends. He is very loyal and while not always the brightest, he more than makes up for it with his heart.

ALIZE

HEAD BARTENDER   ＊ a sparkling tempest of energy and positivity often leaving those in her wake wondering what exactly just occurred. there is very rarely not a smile on this bartender's expression -- easy to talk to but difficult to get to know.

MAELIE

FLEX   ＊ a bouncing viera who skirts from place to place- darting about the venue. the veena takes it upon herself to pick up the slack where slack is, but perhaps there is more to this little rabbit than the eye can see.

NULIN

SECURITY + JOB LIASON LEAD   ＊ a battle-hardened veteran bounty hunter, he carries around an air of experience. while cold-shouldered at first, he's always happy to help when asked; given the right price.

MASYA

FLEX   ＊ meet the reddest of roses, masya vashai; a wild and curious miqo’te woman who calls anyone, no matter her relationship with them, darling. considering herself great entertainment, any wallflower who dares to wander in better prepare to be whisked away by her for a memorable night of chaos

SASKIA

FLEX   ＊ catch her calm amber gaze and you'll see there isn't much that would surprise this stoic viera. from dragoon, to brothel manager to information broker she's traveled the star. now she stays closer to home with her partner, honing her chemist and apothecary skills.

ZAVA

SECURITY   ＊ a laid back and go with the flow woman. she's known for her easygoing attitude, often cracking jokes and having a positive outlook on life. she chooses to see the best in people, believing in the humanity others have. with over forty years of martial arts experience under her belt, she sometimes exudes a calm confidence in her abilities.

AVITIA

SECURITY   ＊ avitia, or avi as people who are close to her call her by is a very laid back and kind individual to most. though quiet at times she can be quite talkative when one gets to know her. a proficient and skilled engineer in magitek, she often carries a wide variety of tools with her that is used for just about anything.

VEROS

JOB BOARD   ＊ a quiet, serious xaela with a rare but wry sense of humor. she can be prickly to the point of rude, and has the tendency to leave people with more questions than answers despite their best efforts. of course, all this means there has to be a hidden heart of gold in this dark knight.. right?

ALEX

HOST   ＊ a simple viera, with a slightly less simple background, who enjoys tea, drinking and (spreading) sharing it. compassion is what fuels his steps, the simple joys is what keeps him running.

MELE

HOST   ＊ a small, ball of sunshine that is usually smiling or bouncing around the room somewhere doing something that she prolly shouldn't be. normally brawling somewhere or lounging about cracking jokes, mele is the free spirit that is hard to pin down.

CHO

JOB BOARD   ＊ an eorzean representative emissary for the shishigumi yakuza. cho travels from venue to venue. employing his services to the staff in exchange for sleuthing and eavesdropping on a constant basis. there is nothing that cho does not know. and he knows that he aways has a job for you.

HEMLOCKE

BARTENDER   ＊ a mysterious former ishgardian noble who’s come to eorzea searching for a specific black mage cult. confident and reckless, you’ll rarely find him without a smirk on his face no matter what situation he's facing. unfortunately, his supernatural constitution affects his ability to wield magic.. please don't ever let him get near a stove.

SERRIS

GREETER   ＊ Serris is an unusually tall keeper of the moon, but don't let that unnerve you; though she has a severe cast to her mien, there are few out there as warm nor as goofy, this miqo'te has wandered the star as an oracle adorned in alabaster armour to treat with all manners of people. Attendant to singing which only she is privy to, this oracle is ever pleased to attend to all whom enter the establishment.

KAIEN

HOST   ＊ Kaien is a tall Raen whos battle-hardened appearance tells a tale of numerous scars and an eye patch. Incredibly friendly, irresistibly flirty, and passionately vocal about his likes and dislikes. A true bard if there was any other descriptor for it.

KIERAN

BARTENDER   ＊ an odd sight behind a bar, kieran seems ever adorned in military regalia and moves like molasses. however, her tea is immaculate and her drinks are mixed with effortless perfection. have a seat, stay a while. rare is it to find one that listens with such intent. however don’t ask about her work. some things are better left quiet.

KAE'LEE

POSITION   ＊ an impatient, sometimes skittish miqo'te, she exudes a bubbly aura and a curious personality. she is fond of stories and folklore, and is eager to assist with the esoteric, mystical, and spiritual needs of her friends.

ALIAS

POSITION   ＊ TEXT

THE RED ROSE   fragrant like roses- the red rose is a red sangria made of 4 onze of pinot noir, 1oz of grand mariner, .5oz of triple sec and rose syrup, topped with club soda and garnished in a cocktail glass with orange slices, a cherry, and rose petals!
                                  ▬▬   ☉   079 GIL
 
THE LAWMAN   long nights of stake outs and investigations calls for a strong drink like the lawman. in a rocks glass, 1.5oz of dark rum, .5oz of our strongest coffee liquor, .5oz of simple syrup, and two dashes of chocolate bitters- these vigorously shaken ingredients are poured atop a large ice cube.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   120 GIL
 
SNOW LEOPARD   the snow leopard is a brandy cocktail made with milk, sugar, vanilla, and garnished with nutmeg! milk, burbon, brandy, simple syrup, and vanilla are shaken with ice and poured into a low-ball glass- garnished with nutmeg or star anise for that extra kick!
                                  ▬▬   ☉   089 GIL
 
NOMA'S COCO CALIENTE   perfect for these cold ishgardian nights, the noma's coco caliente is a large mug filled with 6oz of hot chocolate with 2oz of tural's finest tequila stirred in alongside a pinch of ground cinnamon. a cinnamon stick and whipped cream is added for garnish, with just a sprinkle of more cinnamon atop. a nonalcoholic variant is available.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   050 GIL
 

MIXED DRINKS

DAWNTIDE FIZZ   a take on an ishgardian sunrise- our dawntide fizz is a mixed drink of tequila, orange juice, a splash of lime and some club soda to make a refreshing twist on aged tequila! garnishes include an orange slice and a cherry to top it all off.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   055 GIL
 
METROPOLITAN PUNCH   a fruity kicker, the metropolitan punch is a shot of vodka mixed with half cranberry juice, a fourth of orange juice, and a fourth of ginger ale- stirred, and poured into a champagne tulip filled with ice.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   079 GIL
 
THE VAULT   with 1.5oz of rye whiskey, .75oz of sweet vermouth, .25oz of liquor made from the honey of the finest gridanian bees- a dash of bitters is added to this stirred drink in an old fashion glass. don't forget your lemon twist garnish!
                                  ▬▬   ☉   069 GIL
 
HIGH HOUSE LEMONADE   preferred by some nobles and often served at luxurious parties, the high house lemonade is 3oz of champagne and 1oz of gin mixed with a .5oz of lemon juice in a champagne flute. a lemon twist garnished on top will certainly put your nobility up a notch.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   069 GIL
 

BLUEBERRY NOJITO   the blueberry nojito is a nonalcoholic mocktail made with a handful of fresh blueberries, 2oz of lime juice and simple syrup, muddled with 6-8 mint leaves and poured into a tall glass with a splash of club soda.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   043 GIL
 
CUCUMBER GHIMLYT   another one of our nonalcoholic mocktails, the cucumber ghimlyt is a tall chilled glass filled with 1.5oz of club soda, 1oz of fresh lime juice and 1oz of simple syrup, stirred with 4-5 slices of muddled cucumber fresh from partnered la noscean farms!
                                  ▬▬   ☉   089 GIL
 

MOCKTAILS

DULLAHAN COUGH SYRUP   a warm drink to soothe the throat, the dullahan cough syrup is a clear mug filled with 7oz of hot tea, a tablespoon of honey, a teaspoon of lemon juice, mixed with half teaspoon fulls of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   060 GIL
 
SUNDRIED ALOALO TEA   made at home and in batch, our premixed sundried aloalo tea is 8 cups of hot water with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers- served in a hi-ball tiki bamboo glass.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   032 GIL
 

LIQUID CHOCAINE   in a shot glass, liquid chocaine is .5oz of jagermeister, .5oz of 151-proof rum, and .5oz goldschlager, mixed together to add that pep in your step.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   020 GIL
 
KAMIKAZE   with an explosion of flavor- the kamikaze is a shot made of 1oz vodka, 1oz orange liqueur, and 1oz of lime juice!
                                  ▬▬   ☉   020 GIL
 

SHOTS

BLACK ROSE   a simple shot to add something smooth to your palette- a black rose is a shot filled with 1.5oz of vodka and 1.5oz of strawberry cream liqueur.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   020 GIL
 
DRAGONSINGER   if you need some spice in your life, the dragonsinger is the perfect shot for you! with 1.5oz of fireball, a chili pepper rim, and a cinnamon stick in the glass- you're 60% likely to breathe fire 100% of the time!
                                  ▬▬   ☉   020 GIL
 

THE WINE LIST   partnered with some of the highest class of vineyards and wineries across the star- our wine list is expansive and frankly, almost never ending. from reds to whites, sparkling to sangiovese! the possibilities are as endless as the void- oh, don't go staring into that- wait!
                                  ▬▬   ☉   VARIES.
 
REDS   merlot, pinot noir, cabernet, red blend, and cab franc.
 
WHITES   chardonnay, pinot grigio, prosecco, sauvignon blanc, and riesling.
 
SPARKLING/ROSE   champagne, pink moscato, and brut.
 

IMPORTS

THE SAKE LIST   with a partnership held close to our hearts, our variations of sake come from a world renowned distillery in the hingashi area. we remain closely loyal to the premium varieties of futsuu-shuu, (or table sake,) but have a touch of rarer sake.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   VARIES.
 
PREMIUM VARIETY   including honjozo, junmai, ginjo, junmai ginjo, daiginjo, and junmai daiginjo.
 
RARE VARIETY   nigori, genshu, namazake, koshu, kijoshu, and tokubetsu.
 

WATER   including spring, sparkling, lemon, and tap for those low maintenance individuals.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   FREE.
 
JUICES   fruit juices of any kind including and not limited to orange, rolanberry, pixieberry, blueberry, etc.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   005 GIL
 
SODA   various sodas for our nondrinking, more simple, patrons.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   005 GIL
 

OTHERS

TEAS   in partnership with the orchard cup, we have various teas available for purchase! these teas include;
▬   oolong
▬   green
▬   earl grey
▬   mint
▬   chamomile
▬   jasmine
▬   lavender
▬   apple cinnamon
▬   ishgardian
                                  ▬▬   ☉   VARIES.
 

THE OBLIGATORY   its a bowl of almonds. we legally have to have this.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   025 GIL
 
CHEESE DELIGHTS   small platter of sliced cheeses paired with a variety of meats to go with those cheeses.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   040 GIL
 
PETITE TARTELETTES   a home made delicacy by the lady of the estate- our petite tartelettes come in a rolanberry mix or lime variants. these tarts are made of small pie rounds with a buttery crust, rich pastry cream filling, fresh fruits, with a glazing of warm jelly atop.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   050 GIL
 

FOOD

POPOTOS DONE FRIED   the menu has expanded, a bowl of chips have entered the fray! lightly salted, locally sourced popotos- a simple snack to go with that alcohol you're using to drown your sorrows with.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   040 GIL
 
OLIVES SANS BRANCH   its a bowl of olives. but, hey- we give you a little wooden sword to skewer them with!
                                  ▬▬   ☉   025 GIL
 
LIMITED BREADSTICKS   a small basket of garlic parmesan or plain breadsticks to munch alongside your drinks. they are not unlimited due to the finite nature of life.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   010 GIL
 

PECULIAR HERB   is an herb that when dried and smoked, can produce relaxing qualities. moko / mokograss and other variants are available upon request. if none are requested, the generic variant is given.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   500 GIL / OZ
 
MOKO GRASS   our specialty strains of moko grass are cultivated in small batches to ensure maximum care and potency. while all strains bestow relaxation and a general sense of well being and enjoyment, the following blends offer additional flavors as well as extra delights: lemon: increased energy, orange: mental clarity, blackberry: pleasure enhancement.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   700 GIL / OZ
 
RED MOKO GRASS   once a rarity enjoyed only by those high in the mountains of northern aldenard, this delightful strain has an invigorating pine floral topnote and a sense of euphoria reminiscent of airship travel or floating on a bed of clouds. caution this strain is not for the novice user.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   800 GIL / OZ
 
CLOUDCRAWLER   harvest from the sea of clouds, this stimulant can cause rather strong reactions in gaeilcats and miqo'te both. the cloudcrawler is dried and either smoked, or consumed directly. it can cause a euphoric state of mind to miqo'te who have purchased, and possible stomach upset to any others who ingest it in high quantities.
                                  ▬▬   ☉   500 GIL / OZ
 

DRUGS

EDIBLE JELLIES   created in house by our resident chemist these edibles are for those who desire a longer lasting experience that does not require smoking. jellies are no larger than the size of grapes and their solid, square form makes them discreetly carried and used. each box contains 4 pieces. flavors and effects listed below:
                                  ▬▬
 
ROLANBERRY PLEASURE   by far the most popular edible, the rolanberry jelly enhances physical sensation. often used by lovers, this jelly can turn an evening of love into a night of pleasure you will both be talking about for weeks. effect duration - 4 hours.
                                  ▬  ☉   800 GIL / BOX
 
PINEAPPLE POTENCY   often paired with the rolanberry edible, this pineapple jelly enhances your sexual stamina. if your desire is to spend hours in the throes of passion without needing recuperation this is your jelly. ideal for multiple or group encounters. effect duration - 5 hours.
                                  ▬  ☉   900 GIL / BOX
 
CITRUS CLARITY   a tangy blend of orange, lemon and lime, this bright jelly will keep you invigorated and your wits sharp for up to 12 hours. rumored to have been used by ishgardian soldiers to keep alert on cold winter’s nights, your crew can benefit as well, without the agitation or paranoia that can come from most stimulants.
                                  ▬  ☉   500 GIL / BOX
 
CINNAMON CELERITY   let this warm jelly infusion of cinnamon fill your mouth and your limbs. a potent jelly to enhance your body’s own strength and reflexes by increasing blood flow. you’ll find yourself warmed up and ready to do battle no matter how long you’ve sat idle in wait. though this does not confer any strength or agility you do not normally possess, it will enable you to use it at full strength at will. effect timing & duration - immediate effect lasting up to 6 hours caution: physical damage may result if not cautious.
                                  ▬  ☉   600 GIL / BOX
 

HUNT   gigantoads. In need of two gigantoad tongues. regular gigantoad tongues will not work for the work that is necessary. tongues required from frozen gigantoads in the coerthas western highlands. can be primarily found within the rivers. will need to bring ice breakers.
                ▬▬   ☩   OPEN
 
HUNT   lindwurm. lindwurms have destroyed property and proof of their demise is request; by means of obtaining their legs and meat. more on the point, deian just wants to eat them.
                ▬▬   ☩   OPEN
 
GATHERING   aetheric copper. a bag of ore is needed, particularly a bag of aetheric copper. the question is what that is, and the answer is that it's a copper ore that's been aetherically charged down in the copperbell mines. in the furthest recesses is where you can find this, assuming some nasty monster or brass blades haven't blocked it off.
                ▬▬   ☩   OPEN
 

INFORMATION   k-tribe. a reward is offered for information on a k-tribe offshoot. this tribe of seekers is at least once removed from the k-tribe, possibly twice. they are known to be primitive, nomadic, and likely hostile. huntress' from this tribe are observed to exhibit the following traits; tanned skin, brown or blond hair, and tiger-like stripes to their ears and tails.
                ▬▬   ☩   OPEN
 
HUNT   dahak. there are reports of a dahak on the edges of the western twelveswood. while there have been no cases of anyone being consumed by this creature, it is better to dispatch it sooner than later. no need to bring proof, if the reports show it has not been spotted, payment will be awarded accordingly.
                ▬▬   ☩   OPEN