The Warm Embrace


Do you find yourself at a loss for the evening? Have you read through all your books, done all your chores, said goodbye to all your company? Fear not, for the doors of the Warm Embrace have only just opened!Between drinks, games, and a pleasant, inviting atmosphere, you will surely find what it is your night was missing, you need only step inside.Closed for rebranding!


mateus
lavender beds ; ward 19, plot 35
open every other wednesday
8 pm pacific to 12 am pacific

Primal Focus


For the price of 5,000 gil, a customer may approach the bar to try our very special drink challenge. Three drinks inspired by the three Primals that have threatened Eorzea on some few occasions, each of which is just as disgusting and difficult to digest as their namesakes -- if you can manage to drink them down, you'll win a whopping 50,000 gil!Each of these three drinks would be consumed in order, allowing you opportunity to roleplay out your reactions between the each. However, to progress to the next drink, you must get a /random roll higher than the required number to beat it.The first roll must be higher than 250.
The second roll must be higher than 500.
The third and final roll must be higher than 750.
If you successfully complete all three rolls, you win 50,000 gil! However, if you fail, you end up leaving empty-handed. We wish you luck!

Ifrit's Eruption

A terrifying drink that's as spicy and hot as its name implies - to sip of it is like standing in the waves of Ifrit's very breath. It takes a brave soul to withstand the heat packed into this glass, can you manage it?

Garuda's Reckoning

This drink in particular, you might struggle to swallow - its awfully... green taste and gritty texture the kind that, if you're not careful, just might send you flying like the great winds boasted by Garuda's mighty wings.

Titan's Tumult

Drinking this particular concoction is a bit like getting stomped on the head a rock Primal. Hard to drink, and harder on your head the morning after, it's a particularly rough, and nearly sludgy thing - good luck, you'll need it.


Games


For those interested in a bout of gambling, the Warm Embrace offers several games from which to choose, each of which may tantalize for the reward of double, triple, or even ten times the minimum bet! If this piques, please allow your feet to carry you to either the bar for our drinking game, or our dealer in gold pants for our other games on hand this week.If you're lost and don't know where to go, the front desk has answers for you!

Jackpot Spins!

If you liked those other games, how about this one? For 5,000 gil a roll, one can give this a go! Starting at 1,000,000 gil and increasing per bet, you can really test your luck! You may purchase up to ten rolls at a time, and all rolls will be done in /party chat using the /dice command, to avoid flooding channels.The only winning number for this game is 999.

Primal Focus!

Ever thought your stomach was made of iron and able to handle anything? Willing to put our drinks where your mouth is? Of course, we don't mean any old drink that we have on hand in the bar. We mean something concocted to be a little more... grueling.


Casino Games


For those interested in a bout of gambling, the Warm Embrace sometimes offers several games from which to choose, each of which may tantalize for the reward of double, triple, or even ten times the minimum bet! If this piques, please allow your feet to carry you to the ever amazing J'mhiri Mhasi or J'elhd Tia when they are available for your betting pleasures!Minimum bets of 1,000 gil, Maximum of 10,000k, in thousand increments only!

It's all in the Cards

Fancy testing the fates? In this game, our dealers will draw a card from the decks used by the ever intriguing Astrologians - upon which you can bet for rewards! Do you suspect the card will be a seal of the sun? Or perhaps a seal of the moon? The stars, maybe? The lord or lady, perhaps? Or do you think you can guess exactly what will be drawn...? Give it a try. You might just be a winner.Payouts for guessing correctly are as follows:
Lord/Lady = x2 || Solar/Lunar/Celestial = x3 || Solo Cards = x6

Slots! Slots! Slots!

Everyone loves a good game of chance. More-so when they spin and land on symbols and icons to show you what you've won! Give the slot machines a spin and watch the gil pour in.Rolling for slots gives payouts of the following:
590+ x2 || 800+ x3 || 950+ x5 || 999 x10


Active Staff


"MEET THE STAFF... HERE WE ARE.... AMAZING"
— J'mhiri Mhasi

Ifrelle Viras

Owner

J'elhd Tia

Games Manager


Jinh'a Wolndara

Bar Manager

J'mhiri Mhasi

Cards Dealer


Feyrine Dumont

Dancer

Cohzi'to Thatu

Dancer


K'ael Nunh

Bartender

Gregarious Rex

Bartender


Kihsa Wolndara

Lounge Host

Martel Isolde

Lounge Host


Kaze

Jackpots

L'filia Mor

Jackpots


Khoma Woldnara

Front Desk


Slard

Do Not Pet

Lounge Hosts


The Lounge has it's array of staff that keep it running as smoothly as it does, from bartenders to dancers, but perhaps most importantly, it has its hosts wandering about to keep our customers happy.They will come by to make sure that you're enjoying your night, keeping you company and listening to your tales and conversation. They might even offer to bring you a drink if you ask nicely enough, but that probably depends on who it is.If you have eyes for a particular host, you can also reserve some time with them specifically to make sure their attention is on you and only you for up to an hour at a time. It's a free service, so be sure to take advantage of what we offer so long as they're available! And since it's free, they might appreciate a tip or a drink~Here's our amazing hosts!


Kihsa Wolndara

"There was this one time my big brother Jiji caught a boar THIS big! With his BARE HANDS! Hold on! Let me get him-he tells it waaayy better than I can."

Kihsa is one of many in the Wolndara clan, though that doesn't stop her from doing her best to stand out from the rest! Very kind and outgoing, she's always eager to hear your stories and make new friends. You best be careful or she'll talk your ear off about how amazing her family is!


Martel Isolde

"Want to see a funny cat picture?"

Martel Isolde shows you a funny cat picture.


Disclaimer: We reserve the right to deny service or end an arrangement early if the host if made uncomfortable or the patron is disruptive in the venue. A free service is still a service.

Applications


We have finally decided to open our doors to potential staff members to join us in inviting the world into our warmth and providing the best possible service we can muster. This page will be updated with which positions we are currently looking to be filled. If a position that you are interested in isn't really looking to be filled, you can still submit an application and we'll keep it in mind for when we do open that position up!Here is what we're currently looking for:

Lounge Host
Bartender
Dancer
Game Host
Floor Staff

If you're interested in applying, please click the button below!

Job Descriptions

Lounge Host:
Interact with guests and make them feel welcome. Be open to one-on-one conversation with a guest if time is requested. No uniform required.
Bartender:
Interact with guests and provide drinks and food to them when asked. Be open to running Primal Focus if a guest wants to poison themselves for a chance at gil. Typical bartender roleplay.
Dancer:
Interact with guests and make them feel welcome. Provide entertaining roleplay through dance and conversation. No uniform required.
Game Host:
Run one of the three games that we offer (Cards, Slots, Jackpot). Rules for the games will be provided at the interview stage. Have a solid math foundation and able to keep track of bets and how much gil is going in and out from the games.
Floor Staff:
Flexibility. Be able to communicate with the rest of staff to see where help is needed or to book sessions for the Lounge Hosts. Greet people inside and direct them where they need to go, answer questions, or advertise in /shout and/or Party Finder.

All Saints Wake


On October 28th, the staff of the Warm Embrace are still celebrating the coming of All Saints Wake in Eorzea, despite the criminal lack of festivities in the city-states!The spirit of tricking and treating will be brought to our very own doors. Our staff will be dressed in a myriad of costumes and autumn-wear, and we heavily encourage you to do the same. We'll be hosting a costume contest for those interested, with prizes for the top three to receive votes and a special prize for the very our staff's favorite costume above the rest!Come visit and see the festivities at our Casino & Lounge, still located on Mateus in the Lavender Beds.
Plot 35 / Ward 19

Costume Contest

Starting at 10 PM Pacific, the staff will ask those who wish entry into the contest to line up along the leftmost stage, with the rightmost stage being the one that you will use to show off your incredible costuming skills!The contest proper will begin by 10:30 PM Pacific.The voting will be done off-game, through strawpoll or something similar, and the votes will be tallied and victors announced by 11:30 PM Pacific. At the same time, the staff will deliberate and choose their own favorite costume and we'll announce the winner of that as well!Top 3 of the voting will receive:
1st — 500,000 Gil
2nd — 350,000 Gil
3rd — 150,000 Gil
The staff's favorite costume will receive:
One item worth $10 or less from the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store
We hope to see you there!

(G)host Club

A number of our staff will be more involved through the night of devilry and trickery, coming to you with stories to regale or just to lend an ear to your own tales! The Lounge has been turned into a Host Club for the night, so you're free to expect more roleplay and opportunities to get to know our staff than the usual hustle and bustle of the bar and casino!Of course, the bar and casino are still open for business as usual, though the casino hours may be a bit different than the usual, but who wouldn't want to sit nice and cozy with a vampire to get to really know them?You're wearing a turtleneck, right?

All Saints Wake(G)host Club

The Lounge has been turned into a (G)host Club for the duration of All Saints Wake, but that doesn't mean it's anymore dangerous than it usually is! Which is to say, it isn't! Unless you've tried the Primal Focus and seen the sweet embrace of death come for you, but that's a different issue entirely.If you're expressly interested in reserving a host for some drinks and conversation, speak to the receptionist at the front desk to arrange your time together, so long as they're actually free. For the night, all reservations are free for an hour before our host must leave to recharge and spend time with another guest, but feel absolutely free to leave a tip with them if you've enjoyed their ghoulish company!Listed below are our ghastly hosts available for the night.


Cohzi'to Thatu

"Do you like sweet rolls..? I have plenty!"

Your ever faithful and loyal vampire hunter is here! A playful miqo'te if there ever was one! Head-strong and always with a positive attitude. His social skills are a bit awkward, if not average at best; thus he tends to be a bit shy. Always willing to please, to support, and to entertain those he's come to grow fond of though.


Mova'to Vibre

"The monocle doesn't technically do anything, no. I can't see regardless."

Your lovely mysterious tsundere vampiric cat boy is here to discuss your trivial desires. He doesn't bite, he's only a little bit blind - okay, a lot blind. He's friendly enough and open to making new friends despite his lack of smile and those glinting fangs. If you ask nicely, he may even read your fortune.


Reinette Beringer

"Not many have the nerve for my company for long, but... if you insist."

Seemingly cold and distant, Reinette is not one most would think come to for comfort. However, beneath her harsh gaze and rough exterior, she is quite the understanding sort. Not one for making conversation herself, she is always willing to lend an ear to those with troubled minds, or offer combat techniques.


Kaze

"Wait, it's not- I'm not wearing-- it's not a- hm.."

A kind (if not awkward) fellow with military-straight posture and an accent just too faint to place. On first sight, he looks to be wearing a very convincing costume. To a keen eye, he isn't.Those familiar with the folks of Othard may recognize some of his less Miqo'te traits, but he insists that it's not a big deal. He may not be the best with words, but he's always happy to listen to your tales.

He requests that you do not touch his toe beans and sit on his left side for best results; his right ear is a little deaf.


Disclaimer: We reserve the right to deny service or end an arrangement early if the host if made uncomfortable or the patron is disruptive in the venue. A free service is still a service.

Moonfire Faire


On August 19th, the staff of the Warm Embrace are celebrating the coming of the Moonfire Faire in Eorzea!While we aren't exactly capable of holding our usual services outdoors or on the beach, we can bring the spirit of the event to our very own doors. Our staff will be dressed for the occasion, where casual attire and swimwear are encouraged. We'll also be hosting some giveaways and a raffle for our patrons to partake in!Come visit and see the festivities at our Casino & Lounge, still located on Mateus in the Lavender Beds.
Plot 35 / Ward 19

Giveaways

We will be giving away FOUR items throughout the course of the night! An announcement will be made five minutes prior to each giveaway, and then once started, all you need to do is type /random into the chat and hope you get the highest number! If you do, you win the item!Our giveaway offerings include:
1x Dalmascan Draped Top
1x Bust Commission of your Character from taytodraws
1x FFXIV Store Item Worth $10 or Less
1x Allagan Melon Minion

Raffle

We'll be holding one raffle drawing near the end of the night! Throughout the night, you can purchase up to TEN raffle tickets for 10,000 gil each. Each ticket will help your chances at winning one of our grand prizes of the night, which will be drawn around 11:30 PM PST.Our raffle items are the Southern Seas Shirt and Magicked Bed mount!

Kiht'a Lamb

Floor Staff

Mova'to Vibre

Casino Dealer

Asher Wolfseye

Floor Staff

Me'zhiv Tia

Floor Staff