The Alizarin Order

Cultural Archivists of Eorzea ❝ People without knowledge of their history, origin, and culture are like a tree without roots. ❞ About FC Name: The Alizarin Order FC Tag: «OATH» Rank: 8 FC Leader: Queen Frejyalen 2nd in Command: Ayra Sagramore Housing: Lavender Beds, Ward 9, Plot 11 (M) RP Themes: Slice of Life; Research; Adventure RP Level: Light to Medium RP Recruitment: Open; Interview required Free CompanyThe ChaletMember RosterOOCCredit Rubia Tinctorum; the symbol of The Order FC RP: The Alizarin Order «OATH» is a group of scholars and researchers chronicling the cultural history of Eorzea. They show a particular interest in Eorzea's lesser-known tribes, forgotten kingdoms, zealous beastmen, and cultural uses of aether and folkmagick. The Alizarin Order was founded by Lady Frejyalen of Ruyalen, along with her betrothed Rahdias and brother-in-law Keyu. As the last Witch Queen at the fall of the Ruyalen Kingdom, Lady Frejyalen was determined to keep the culture and history of her people alive. Taking what they could of their religious tomes & cultural artifacts, they left their homeland to travel the realm and find a new home. As the three wandered the realm, experiencing the new lands for the first time, they realized that there were many diverse cultures and tribes around Eorzea and beyond that had little to no recorded history available to the common man. They wanted to study these peoples and made it their priority to chronicle all they could, so that none would be forgotten in the eras to come. After gathering more scholars and students to their cause, The Order was founded. They set up shop on the outskirts of Eastern Thanalan, calling their establishment "The Chalet of Epiphanies". The Chalet is the home of the Order's archive, as well as boarding house to its Savants and Guardians. There patrons can find research on many subjects, from beastkin studies to religiously-sanctioned substance use. At the basement level, they host The Smoking Sphinx - a Tóbakk (hookah) lounge that serves tea, smoke & spirits to the locals of Eastern Thanalan and travelers passing through. File:CharacterCollage.jpg "Through the cobwebs and dust, the foundation seemed to have stood strong. Perhaps it could yet be restored to its former glory, and then some. Deep down, Frejyalen felt a strange kinship to this place." In the outskirts of Eastern Thanalan, on a hilltop overlooking the entrance to Thal's Respite, is a large yet homely dwelling- a chalet hidden away from prying eyes. You climb slowly toward the comforting scene, spying a puff of white smoke rising from the chimney, reminding you of how famished you've been for hours. You follow the procession of stepping stones through the front gate; the emblem of a half-lion, half-woman with wings resides overhead. Atop a short climb of steps is a set of double doors, painted a deep purple with wrought iron pulls. Beside them in the grass stands a sign, with Eorzean script reading: "The Chalet of Epiphanies - Cultural Library of Eorzea" Please Note: - At any given time, players within our set "roleplay zones" could be OOC or AFK. If you are unsure if a player is available for RP, please send them a /tell! - For an IC attendant in the library or the lounge, please /tell Queen Frejyalen or Ayra Sagramore - Players are more than welcome to casually RP at The Chalet without an FC member present. However, any RP involving damages to the property, criminal activity, or RP of a sexual nature should be discussed first with the FC to ensure the continuity of The Chalet's overall scope & story. - In short, if you're visiting to look at books, great! If you're interested in burning the house down, definitely ask first (and the answer will, undoubtedly, be no). Cultural Archive | Main & Upper Floor The records and relics that wait on these shelves span topics including but not limited to: - Cultural history of common Eorzea through-out the ages - First-hand accounts of interaction with Beastkin - Documentation of Beastkin beliefs, lore, and hierarchy - Lesser known kingdoms & cultures of the main races - Cultural uses of aether, alchemy, and magick - Maps of aether currents and their affect on local communities - Medicinal horticulture & the use of mind-altering substances for religious practices - Archaeological evidence of historical culture & lifestyle - Anthropological studies Those of the scholarly variety who desire peace whilst they study will find themselves at home here. The Smoking Sphinx | Basement Level Whilst traversing the expansive lands of Eorzea, one must set aside time for rest and relaxation; our unique Tóbakk lounge aims to make that possible. Whether you are in the mood for a cup of flavorful tea, a draw of fragrant smoke, or a vibrant flute of spirits, our lounge attendants will be sure to put you at ease! The lounge offers exclusive house blends of Tóbakk, an herbal inhalant that has been cultivated for recreational use in many of the naturalistic cultures of the Realm. Patrons are assured that all blends are safe, natural, and legal for consumption. A menu for the Tóbakk & spirits featured at The Smoking Sphinx will be coming soon! File:CharacterCollage3.jpg Lorekeeper ♚ Frejyalen Ruyalen : The Lorekeeper of The Alizarin Order. When she is not sorting tomes in the library, she can be seen reading and drinking a cup of hot tea on her private balcony overlooking the grounds. It is Lady Frejyalen's responsibility to manage the affairs of The Order & their Chalet, keeping things running efficiently and providing assistance to their researchers. She is the strangely-wise-for-her-age mother of The Order. Conservator ✪ Ayra Sagramore : A foreign woman who came recently to live in Eorzea; The multi-disciplined craftsman is the Conservator of The Order. As such, Ayra is in charge of the preservation and maintenance of artistic and cultural artifacts brought to the archive. Savant ✪ Rahdias Zephyr : Rahdias is the fiance of Lady Frejyalen, and a Savant of The Order. His focused area of study is the Amaj'aal beastkin and their tribal culture, so he is often away for long stretches as he follows these tribes through the deserts of Thanalan. ✪ Giganziel Talres : A Savant of The Order who boards at The Chalet. A bard from the same homeland as Ayra, he labors to discover the secrets that Eorzea has to offer. With many a story to tell and proficient with the violin, he seems to have much knowledge and wisdom to offset his foul mouth. Guardian ✪ Keyu Zephyr : As the brother-in-law and personal attendant of Lady Frejyalen, Keyu is in charge of managing the Guardians who protect the Savants and Students of The Order, as well as The Chalet itself. Though he is trained in the use of the great sword, Keyu prefers to settle an issue with as little violence as is necessary. ✪ Miounne Rondelet : An axe-wielding Guardian who was just after a bit of coin to keep her fed and drunk- Until she started to feel at home with the rag-tag bunch! She can most often be found drinking in the lounge or reading her coveted, racy novels in the yard. Chalet Staff ✪ Euphoria Myrmelea : The hyperactive young barmaid of The Smoking Sphinx; while she does not have permanent lodgings at The Chalet, she can be found sleeping in the parlour or in the lounge. Quick with a bad joke or pun, her happy demeanor makes her a favorite among regulars. ✪ Raven Mimivachi : A lalafell boarder of few words, Raven is a young man who seeks his version of the meaning of strength. He is new to the Chalet and has yet to feel "at home", but beneath his seemingly tough and stoic appearance lies the heart of an awkward yet genuine person. ✪ Sylsey Allond : This young, mute miqo'te woman has been a tinkerer since she was a child, designing and building her own mammet companions to help her with speech and courier work. After being sent to deliver goods to The Order, she has become one of their most trusted couriers in the northern regions of Eorzea. Chalet NPCs Recruitment Information The Alizarin Order «OATH» is a small, tight-knit group of friends that is looking for casual roleplayers to join our ranks! We are adults that play and RP casually, as our IRL schedules allow. We are light to medium RPers who also just enjoy dicking around at our FC house and running dungeons with friends. We are LGBTQ+ friendly and do not tolerate any sort of discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, religious affiliation, etc. Members must be 21 or older. Negotiable on a case-by-case basis. OATH is open to characters who are: ■ scholars & knowledge-seekers interested in the lore and cultures found across the Realm. ■ skilled guardians to serve & protect The Order's savants during field work, and The Chalet itself. ■ those who would like to do courier or errand work for The Order or Chalet. ■ casual visitors who travel between Thanalan and The Black Shroud. You are more than welcome to join The Alizarin Order ICly, without leaving your current FC or joining the OATH FC. We have an LS for members in other FCs and IC patrons of The Chalet as well! Contact us for an invite to the LS, which is currently OOC but will become an IC space with time. Time Zone/Server ■ Timezone: Varied; CST & EST Primary ■ Server: Balmung ■ When Available: Weekends & by appointment Additional Information Some additional places where you can find information, photos, etc pertaining to the character. ■ Lodestone Profile ■ LS Profile ■ FC Leader Wiki Credit ■ Template was created by Bancroft Gairn. ■ Adapted by Xheja Rajhera. ■ Background and headers Atreus del Alumet. ■ Tabs by Suen Shyu. ■ Music and OOC notes by Glioca Sargonnai. ■ Mashing everything together like a mad scientist D'lyhhia Lhuil. ■ Further tweaks and random changes by Frejyalen Ruyalen.