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The startling, dazzling centre of VICE & VIRTUE—loved like how the underworld so loves its wardens, the organization brings its best together here. This is where you'll find your wishes granted, no matter how deep they go; only say the word to the genies that roam the halls.Located in an isolated part of the Shroud’s vaunted Lavender Beds district, THE AUCTION HOUSE moonlights as the official headquarters for the organization, as well as operating as a high-class establishment catering to those whose interests lie in the trade and acquisition of varied items of interest. The house asks its guests to adhere to a BLACK-TIE STANDARD OF DRESS. Masks are optional, but preferred.Patrons are encouraged to mingle and talk while the auction is ongoing; auctions will be conducted on the side EVERY THIRD OPENING, with three bidding rounds per item. Bidders remain anonymous, unless otherwise desired, and ALL AUCTION TRANSACTIONS are conducted through the trading of TOKENS.If guests are in need of aid, special services, or merely have questions, they need only look to the staff—whilst working at the AUCTION HOUSE, staff members answer to the name of GENIES.
We host an IMMERSIVE ROLEPLAY VENUE that seeks to promote an exciting experience for our patrons; all transactions are therefore IN CHARACTER. We do not require any OOC gil other than for RESERVING THE TIME of our staff; all gil goes to the staff member who has been reserved. All we ask in return is that you remain respectful of the venue's atmosphere, the staff, and your fellow roleplayers.THE HOUSE IS HOME TO MATURE THEMES such as crime and shades of grey morality, so please bear that in mind when entering. For this reason we trust that all patrons and their writers are 18+—upon proceeding into the venue, you acknowledge that discretion is advised.If you're on mobile, please make sure to use LANDSCAPE MODE as only then will you be able to see the rest of the links on the header.IF YOU ARE ACTIVELY INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE CRIMINAL ASPECT OF THE AUCTION HOUSE, check out the RUMORS section !
OUT OF CHARACTER
O1. Due to mature themes present in the establishment, you must be 18+ OOC & IC.O2. Please limit your OOC in /SAY chat as much as possible, and avoid spamming standard emotes so the chat remains readable. Otherwise, the /YELL and /SHOUT chats are limited to staff members for announcements and auctions.O3. Repeated violation of the rules and-or repeated disruption of the venue's business will not be tolerated.O4. Your in-character actions may have in-character consequences, if it is deemed appropriate—and security is more than prepared to deal with threats to the establishment as necessary.O5. No fighting within the main areas of the HOUSE. Take all fights into specified private rooms upon signing a waiver at the front desk, or off grounds.O6. Do not harass the staff. You will be blacklisted if there are repeated offenses.
IN CHARACTER
O1. The AUCTION HOUSE as operated by VICE & VIRTUE is a sanctuary—a place of neutrality, as designated by its Council. Leave your grudges behind at the front door.O2. The patron is king but the staff is above all; your requests will be granted, provided you do not threaten the genies or commit crimes within the establishment.O3. The HOUSE would appreciate it if you came dressed according to the dress code: black-tie formal. Masks are preferred.O4. Please remember to sign your liability waivers when asked. The genies are not responsible for any cases that may occur within the establishment thereafter.O5. Once an object has been transferred to its winning bidder, it is out of the House's jurisdiction upon leaving the bounds of sanctuary.
RUMORS & HOOKS
RUMOUR HAS IT that the blooming walls of the House hold darker secrets within their hallowed grasp. Welcome to Wonderland—there's only one way left to go, and it's down under.Feel free to use the following hooks and rumors as points of interest, especially if your character is already inclined towards the dark underbelly of the Source.
THE AUCTION HOUSE
O1. If you're the type of person who likes following white rabbits down, well. Come a little closer, then—and tell a genie that you would like to see the SECRET MENU. Make sure to sign your waiver and, above all, remember that appearances matter within these halls.O2. Speak the phrase HELL IS EMPTY to the front desk and you will be rewarded with any certain number of tokens—this, they say, serves as a bonus.O3. The GENIES within the halls of the auction house offer certain criminal services; speak to a host and they may direct you to a person you'd like to meet.O4. It's said that the worst sin is to be caught: as a known criminal sanctuary, the only rule is that there are no rules—so long as you are not the one seen committing crimes.
GENIES & MASKS
O1. There's a reason for the masks the genies wear—a reason for their secretive smiles and their darling little whispers. Many of them trade in secrets; what secrets, then, will you bring to the table?O2. Rumor has it that genies must be willing to show their faces: if a mask falls off or is knocked off, they say that a genie's actual face can't be seen—rather, it seems like like a blank slate with no features.O3. The genies that work this auction house may be convinced to talk more about the ORGANIZATION THAT LOOMS BEHIND the venue—for the right price.O4. The House is always on the lookout for MORE COLLABORATORS AND SPONSORS—those who would like to donate artefacts or services to the cause. Likewise, the House can be convinced to share its own prizes—for a price. Patrons are more than welcome to talk to the genies.
VIP PROGRAMME
We are currently still working on our VIP packages and benefits, so please keep an eye out. If you have any suggestions or questions, please join the Discord.
AUCTIONS & TOKENS
In order to participate in the auctions, please make your way to the FRONT DESK, where you will be given a permanent bidder number and 30 TOKENS. Again, auctions only happen every third opening, so until then, keep your tokens safe and bide your time.After you receive your permanent bidder number, you will be able to obtain 20 TOKENS every time you visit the HOUSE if you check in with the front desk.AUCTIONS will start 30 MINUTES after the auction house opens its doors: at 10:30 PM EST.The AUCTION will be run in ==THREE ROUNDS： == the auctioneer will present the item before announcing the start of the bidding session. The highest bid for the first round will then be the starting price for the second round, and so on and so forth until the end of the third round—unless a bidder states their intention to purchase the item for buyout price.Please send the auctioneer a /tell with your bid amount.Each bidding round for a single artefact will last for TWO MINUTES. After three items are announced, there will be a ten to fifteen minute break. Items will be auctioned off in the order that they are posted in the artefact page.Artefacts will vary from week to week. Check in every other Tuesday for an update to the list.Some of the artefacts may have hooks or plot lines that come with them; these will be marked with a spade symbol. (♠) Furthermore, plot artifacts must be restored—lest they remain at half power.
Patrons can earn tokens through various ways: every visit to the AUCTION HOUSE will net you 20 tokens. Keep in mind that the House does keep track of how many tokens a patron has left at the end of the day, so forgeries will have IC consequences.CHECKING IN at the front desk, through saying HELL IS EMPTY to reception, will grant you a random amount of tokens, with a limit of 12.We are also working on a bounty/quest system for patrons to be able to earn (or lose) even greater amounts of tokens. At the moment, we only have RED TOKENS, worth around 50,000 gil per piece.You are more than welcome to pool your tokens together with your associates—all we ask is that you let us know at the front desk who gave how many tokens.TRADE TOKENS IN to the front desk if you have won an item; every artefact has an in-game, tradable counterpart—ranging from minions to raid weapons—so please make sure to pick up the items that you have won at the end of the day. Any leftover tokens are yours to keep, for the next time you visit the venue.If you have any questions about the auctions, please ask the front desk or an auctioneer.
ARTEFACTS
O1. MASK OF CRIMSON SIGHT
BUYOUT PRICE [50 TOKENS]
Doman designed, molded after what appears to be a Oni, this red wooden mask is adorned with a notable black crystal sat neatly within the forehead. The mask acts as a normal mask, seemingly having no unique properties or warning signs of any ominous attributes.It is when blood is introduced to the black gem that the true effects of this mask reveal themselves, allowing the user to peer into the thin veil of the spirit world. Day or night, field or cave, the user’s sight is enhanced with true sight which allows them to see the spirits of the dead. Perfect for ghost hunters.O2. THE HEART OF TRUTHS
BUYOUT PRICE [70 TOKENS]
A rather disgusting artefact, created from the heart of a once powerful mage and kept from decomposition via some vile manner of sorcery. It acts as a sort of compass, beating with increased frequency when pointed in the direction of magical artefacts.For treasure hunters this may be a boon alone but take heed: holders of this heart have spoken about foul whispers of hidden and harrowing truths about the world around them and anyone in vicinity with no control on who, or what, it reveals.O3. WARDEN'S STILETTOS
BUYOUT PRICE [150 TOKENS]
A pair of finely crafted daggers forged from what appears to be silver. The engravings, more akin to runes along the slender blade, appear to light up when in the presence of voidsent or other corrupted beings.Whilst these may be used as regular daggers to stab to the heart’s desire, these blades work best against the creatures of the void, causing the burning of corrupted flesh and even causing the final death against such creatures should these weapons cause the killing blow.These weapons will be downright harmful to any soulless creature or person whose aether sits upon the darker side of the spectrum, and the song-like chime that radiates from the runes upon proximity completely negates any prospect of stealth.
O4. BLACKBURNED BLADE OF COMORAN
BUYOUT PRICE [175 TOKENS]
A massive darksteel greatsword with a ruby embedded within the hilt.Upon the first successful strike, the sword is ignited by fire—with each successful strike afterwards, the fire grows in intensity. Upon the third strike, it deals continuous minor burn damage to all creatures within a three foot radius, and is enough to halve the effectiveness of ice-based and shadow-based abilities.Upon the fifth strike, the blade itself becomes an inextinguishable flame and ignores all resistances and immunities to fire damage—including the user's.O5. REQUIEM
BUYOUT PRICE [150 TOKENS]
Upon attuning with this blade, it will embed itself into the user's arm of choice and merge with their physiology, gaining the inherent durability of the user and adapting to their physiology. For example, if the user is naturally dense, Requiem will match the average density of the user. If the user has some form of regenerative capabilities, the blade will be able to regenerate upon being broken.The user can freely extend and retract the blade as they please—should an opponent search for any weapons on the user's person, Requiem will not appear, as it has merged with them.O6. FIRST BROOD'S SORROW
BUYOUT PRICE [75 TOKENS]
Bindings made from the scales of the colossal queen of the depths, nearly indestructible but laden with unimaginable grief. Whatever soul manages to wield this relic bears invulnerability to fire of any kind and is greatly suffused with vitality upon contact with water of any type. However, lightning is able to ignore any resistances they have.O7. INFINITY QUIVER
BUYOUT PRICE [150 TOKENS]
An elegant violet quiver with a silver ouroboros engraved upon it, bordered by a strange black metal. Only one arrow is seen within the quiver, a sleek dark the same shade as the metal that surrounds it. The tail of the arrow appears to be purple, with the same strange symbol.Dropping another arrow or a smaller object into the quiver causes this arrow to seemingly disappear. You must attune to this artefact.
DISCLAIMER: The services here will require you to ICLY sign a liability form and to have discussed the service with your genie. ALL BOOKING SERVICE TRANSACTIONS COST OOC GIL.IN-HOUSE service transactions, on the other hand, are not roleplayed out and therefore do not cost OOC gil.All service availabilities are subject to the discretion of the genie providing the service. You must go to the FRONT DESK in order to request one of these services.Sessions will be cut off when time's up—unless there's a request for more time.
SERVICES
PRIVATE BOOKING
The HOUSE'S rooms are available for rent; if you are in need of private services not found in this list, or if you just want the attention of one of our genies, please make your way to the front desk and let them know who you want to book, for how long, and pay (OOC GIL) upfront. The HOUSE will transfer the payment to the genie in question at the end of their shift; the House does not take a cut.
30 MINUTES：50k gil
1 HOUR：100k gilINFORMATION BROKERING
Information is power—and power is both our currency and our god. If you need information on certain individuals or situations, ask and you shall receive. (We do not deal in truths—we deal in intelligence and narrow down the paths. Don't hold us liable for decisions you make.)
1 HR SESSION：100k gilARTIFACT RETRIEVAL & IDENTIFICATION
Everyone's got an eye on a pretty trinket—or four. Not quite sure what that cursed book is? Bring it to us. Want something that you (legally) aren't allowed to have? Leave it to us.
IDENTIFICATION SESSION：1HR; 100k gil
RETRIEVAL SESSION：OFF HOURSTATTOOS & AUGMENTS
Oh, but you could be more than just this body of yours—your body is a weapon all on its own, and we've got the right tools to make it even better. Tell the front desk if you've got something specific in mind—otherwise, we've got our own LIST to offer.
AVAILABLE AS AN IN-HOUSE SERVICE
NORMAL SESSION：1HR; 100k gil
EXTENSIVE SESSION：2HRS; 200k gil
POISON TRAINING
Sometimes, it takes a more subtle touch—poisons are useful in any capacity, and our experts are more than willing to teach you their trade. Or, even, to train you in resisting their own poisons.
TRAINING SESSION：1HR; 100k gil
RESISTANCE SESSION：1HR; 100k gilINFORMATION EXTRACTION
If you need information from a certain target, bring them to us—keep your hands clean. Whether or not you bring your target to us (sedated or otherwise) during work hours, or want us to hunt down your target, we'll get the job done.
EXTRACTION SESSION：IN-HOUSE SERVICE
HUNTING SESSION：OFF HOURSCLEANSING / INTENSE HEALING
No questions asked—everything in this room is kept secret. See, sometimes things just have to be done. Sometimes, you just need someone to bring you back from the brink of death without batting an eye.
AVAILABLE AS AN IN-HOUSE SERVICE
NORMAL SESSION：1HR; 100k gilCOUNTERFEIT DOCUMENTS
Hey, you just need a whole 'nother identity? These are guaranteed to work 100% of the time, or we kill all witnesses. (Joking.) Money back not guaranteed.
AVAILABLE AS AN IN-HOUSE SERVICEDISGUISE
There will be times when you wanna' look, talk, and feel like someone else. Temporary or permanent, we've got all you need to become a whole new person.
AVAILABLE AS AN IN-HOUSE SERVICE
NORMAL SESSION：1HR; 100k gil
EXTENSIVE SESSION：2HRS; 100k gil
AUGMENTS
SUBDERMAL ARMOR
Makes you just that bit more durable—enough to take a really good hit and still stay standing.PAIN EDITOR
Pain's all well and good—but have you ever thought about not having pain? Well, this bad boy isn't gonna' take away all your pain, but it sure as hell is gonna' take away most of it.LIGHT TATTOO
Cosmetic—aetherical tattoos that give off a soft glow in a color of your choice.IMPLANTED LINKPEARL
Linkpearl that uses bone conduction—barely visible. Can be unscrewed if you want peace and quiet.ROSE TATTOO
Aetherical tattoo in the shape of a rose (temporary or permanent) that marks you as a repeat client of VICE & VIRTUE—grants you access to all backrooms during off hours.IMMUNITY BOOSTER
A physiopharmaceutical augment that breaks down most physical and aetherical toxins.INFARED SIGHT
Replaces one of your eyes with a magitek sensor linked to your systems—you can see in total darkness using heat emissions.
SMUGGLING COMPARTMENT
Implements several compartments for hiding small objects in your body. The compartments themselves are virtually undetectable.WEAPON IMPLANTS
Magitek weapons embedded in your body. Virtually undetectable.
SCRATCHERS： implanted fingernails—possess a sharpness that make these as deadly as razor blades and compartments that can hold poisons and venoms.
RIPPERS： longer, heavier versions of scratchers. the top two joints of each finger are replaced with a plastic and metal sheath, in which the claws are housed. they're extended by clawing the hand in a catlike fashion.
WOLVERS： implanted along the back of the hand. when the hand is clenched in a fist, the thin triangular blades emerge and lock into place, remaining extended for a full foot until the hand is relaxed.
FANGS： can either be purchased as a full set, or canines only. they can be augmented with poison injectors for double the price.
CASINOS
TO BE ANNOUNCED.
BAR MENU
CHERRY BLOSSOM HAZE
hingashi sake • hibiscus tea syrup • sakura liqueur • lemon juiceERESHKIGAL
fresh lime juice • dravanian black vodka • simple syrup • served with lustrous pearl dustGALVANADE SHOTS
lychee liqueur • citrus vodka • triple sec sour • fresh squeezed orange juice • raspberry syrupBLACKGUARD ROYALE
blackberry liqueur • dark spiced rum • tequila • black spiced teaSUMMERTIME RELOAD
limsan rum • fresh squeezed lime juice • fassionola syrup • grenadine • herbsaint liqueur • lime wheel garnishRAPTURE IN BLUE
central highland vodka • blue curaçao • lemonade • maraschino cherry garnishESPRESSO MARTINI
vanilla rum • coffee liqueur • chilled coffee • gridania cream liqueur
BIJOU 68
absinthe • anise liqueur • simple syrup • crushed ice • mint leaves • edible gold garnishLADY IN PINK
strawberry lemonade • crushed fresh strawberries • grape juice • hinterlands whiskey • vodka • sugar rim • cinnamon stick garnishDARLING DREAM
imported scotch • crushed blueberries • sour lemonade • vodka • rimmed with sugar • cinnamon dusting • peppermint garnishLA PETITE MORT
dark cherry liqueur • crushed black raspberries • vintage merlot • black currant and apple juice • served with lustrous pearl dust
We also offer drinks that aren't on the menu, such as local brews and other classic cocktails. Just ask your bartender if you don't see what you want here ♡
CAFE MENU
GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE
double cream brie • sweet faerie apples • chopped sage • sourdough breadALDGOAT PARMIGIANA
breaded aldgoat • melted mozzarella • marinara sauce • fresh penneSHRIMP & PROSCIUTTO SALAD
baked shrimp • prosciutto • fresh mozzarella • sun-dried tomatoes • baby arugula • balsamic vinaigretteLOWLAND GLAZED MUSHROOMS
hand-picked dry-sautéed mushrooms • lowland wine sauce • seasonal vegetablesWHITE TRUFFLE ALFREDO
fettuccine • creamy white truffle butter sauce • lobster tails • garlic breadISHGARDIAN TEA CROISSANT
ishgardian tea • orange crème filling • candied orange • dark chocolate garnishCARAMEL APPLE CINNAMON ROLL
caramel frosting • fresh pixie apple • pecans • pie crumbles • caramel sauce
ESPRESSO CON PANNA
two signature-blend espresso shots • whipped cream • cinnamon dustingUL'DAHN COLD BREW
coarsely ground coffee steeped in cold water • mini heart-shaped ice cubes • optional flavor of choice, such as rose or vanillaKUGANE MATCHA
whisked matcha powder • hot water • sakura petal garnishPASSION FRUIT ICED BLACK TEA
fresh brewed black tea • passionfruit puree • lemon juiceMILK TEA & BUBBLES
cold brew tea • homemade boba pearls • dark brown sugar syrup • fresh milkSPARKLING WATER
natural mineral water • optional flavor of choice, such as lime or cucumberVARIOUS JUICEBOXES
apple • orange • grape • watermelon • lemonade
SHROUDED ROULETTE
served in a completely opaque glass with a curly straw shaped like a heart. tastes like your favorite drink.001-250： caffeine-like effects! tastes like a good memory, makes you feel alert and aware
251-500： a hallucinogenic that induces you to relive your happiest memory in perfect detail
501-750： a minor truth serum—you lose control over what you say, but feel the urge to talk more
751-999： tastes like pure luck! you are incredibly lucky for the duration of 1 bell.
ROULETTES
FORGIVEN WRATH
a dark-red drink that glitters in the light. if you squint, it looks like blood.
001-250： general restlessness
251-500： growing irritability
501-750： faint bloodlust
751-999： super strength & seeing red
FORGIVEN APATHY
transparent—smells like nothing, tastes like ice.
001-250： dazed | faint lack of awareness
251-500： numbed senses + decreased libido
501-750： numbed emotions
751-999： temporary amnesia of the past 24hrs
FORGIVEN PRIDE
a black liquid that glitters with gold. tastes like a full-bodied wine with notes of cedar and blackcurrant.
001-250： reduced filter
251-500： growing confidence
501-750： heightened arrogance
751-999： megalomania | feelings of invincibility
FORGIVEN LUST
a neon-pink drink that swirls with pearl dust. tastes like cherry pop.
001-250： general attraction to people
251-500： growing flirtatiousness
501-750： lack of inhibition | active seduction
751-999： induced heat | hypersensitivity
FORGIVEN LETHARGY
opalescent; tastes like warm milk, even when cold.
001-250： general drowsiness
251-500： lost and/or reduced physicality
501-750： vivid hallucinations | periodic blindness
751-999： knocked out cold
FORGIVEN WHIMSY
a translucent mint-green; tastes like fresh spring water & bubbles that pop on your tongue.
001-250： loss of physical composure
251-500： loss of filter between mind and mouth | babbling
501-750： inability to tell the truth
751-999： uncontrollable laughter
FORGIVEN GLUTTONY
a cheerful orange colour; for some reason, you can't remember the taste of it. the only thing you notice is that it makes you terribly hungry.
001-250： a faint sense of hunger
251-500： hunger pangs | thirst
501-750： unquenchable & possessive desire for something important in your life, be it a person or an object—or even a goal
751-999： feeling as if you are starved of aether
RELAPSE
APPEARANCE Comes as a two centimeter wide ivory capsule so that it makes it impossible to discern what lays inside of it.DESCRIPTION For the risk-taker and the gambler; it's a carrier for any other possible drug you can think of, ranging from boosters to aphrodisiacs. Generally speaking, the larger the dose, the quicker the effects of all the drugs start to kick in, but you’ll never know when.OOC You choose what your character ingests.
PSYCHOACTIVES
CREDILINE
APPEARANCE Comes in a glass syringe; the liquid itself has no colour, but it glitters in the light.DESCRIPTION Makes the user more likely to believe everything and anything they're told to believe—while it is in effect, everything makes sense and everyone's a trusted friend. After it wears off, the user becomes extremely paranoid.
L'EAU DE RESISTANCE
APPEARANCE Taken in powder form; gleaming blue in the light, akin to shattered glass.DESCRIPTION A blue, crystalline powder—makes users fast, strong, and unafraid. When the drug wears off, the user's nervous system is left in shambles, unable to distinguish between pain and pleasure.
BANE
APPEARANCE A mixture of dried and ground wild herbs. Consumed by smoking.DESCRIPTION Highly addictive; it calms down the body to a point where the user becomes so apathetic that not even their worst fear will be able to elicit a response from them. Often used as medicine by insomniacs.
RPM
APPEARANCE This drug usually comes in a small, square derm patch, to be applied anywhere on the skin.DESCRIPTION I. ribopropylmethionine shatters the user's central nervous system, creating horrifying hallucinations that steadily get worse the longer they go on.
NEUROVINE
APPEARANCE Found as either bright blue pills with a yellow stripe or in its light-blue liquid form within syringe bottles.DESCRIPTION An antidote for nerve poisoning; if taken within approximately one to five minutes of being poisoned, Neurovine will stabilize the poison until professional treatment can be sought.
SUNDROP
APPEARANCE A bright yellow-orange liquid, almost incandescent, like a liquified ray of sunshine. Served in a hollowed candy.DESCRIPTION Sundrop, when consumed, forces serotonin levels to an unnatural high: it tricks the user into believing that they are happy, giving them warm feelings—in the literal sense. Overdose causes feverish conditions; severity can range from mild burns to an ultimate blaze that consumes the user alive from the inside out.
APHRODISIACS
LP9
APPEARANCE Love Potion #9 comes in two varieties: one, a clear and odorless liquid that can't be detected when poured into a drink, and the other as pink cherry-pop.DESCRIPTION Gives the user a sudden burst of arousal; users often report having to take off layers, as their body heat skyrockets. Resistance to seduction is lowered and there is an increase to sexual desire and potency. After the drug wears off, the user will feel warm and sleepy.
VENUS-H
APPEARANCE Comes in a little pink capsule in the shape of a heart. The letter H is stamped into it.DESCRIPTION Drives the user into artificial heat; operates as both a contraceptive and as an aphrodisiac. Brings the user into a euphoric state whilst increasing sensitivity and arousal tenfold.
VENUS-R
APPEARANCE Comes in a little pink capsule in the shape of a heart. The letter R is stamped into it.DESCRIPTION Drives the user into artificial rut; operates as both a contraceptive and as an aphrodisiac. Brings the user into a euphoric state whilst increasing sensitivity and arousal tenfold.
MDA-CUBED
APPEARANCE Served in a shotgun shell filled with a special mix of drugs; taken normally through inhalation or by firing it up your throat through a crusher.DESCRIPTION Acts as an anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, and uninhibitor without causing a hangover; occasionally gives users extreme cannibalistic cravings or psychotic episodes. Users report feeling an incredibly potent desire for release.
BOOSTERS
PRIME
APPEARANCE Comes in a cyan capsule, neon lines running up and down the sides of it—the powder itself is a glowing, cyber-glitter green.DESCRIPTION Prime narrows a user's concentration down to a finely-honed point, making them extremely cold and rational; valued for being able to put numerical values onto things that shouldn't be considered numerical: relationships, hobbies, emotions, etc.
NÉOVER UPPER
APPEARANCE As an iridescent powder, the Néover upper is packaged in black shotgun shells to differentiate them from regular shotgun shells. Rarely, it is found in liquid form—and only in specially-made vials to prevent it from reacting with the environment.DESCRIPTION Originally developed to negate pain and act as a euphoriant, the underworld has gotten its hands on this drug and made it the breakfast of kings. The upper Néover drastically reduces the user's pain receptors and decreases the body's awareness of itself, permitting the higher functions of both mind and body to work at unparalleled efficiency—at the cost of a tremendously reduced lifespan. The most effective way to take it is by firing it down the throat using a crusher—thus the shotgun shells—but the safer way is via syringe, though the effects take longer to kick in.
NÉOVER DOWNER
APPEARANCE As an ashen powder, the Néover downer is packaged in silver shotgun shells to differentiate them from regular shotgun shells. Rarely, it is found in liquid form—and only in specially-made vials to prevent it from reacting with the environment.DESCRIPTION The second half, which is used as a depressant or tranquilizer. It immensely heightens the user's sensitivity, while slowing down senses and movement—without taking the UPPER, it sends the user into a fever-dream state where the world moves on without them. When taken after the UPPER, it helps maintain the body's stability, and prevents the risk of a berserk state. Overdose causes loss of consciousness, severe organ damage, and extreme fatigue if the user lives past it.
OXALIDE
APPEARANCE A sludge so dark that not even light can escape it. It can be ingested raw, as a spice, or smoked through whichever device the user prefers.DESCRIPTION Forcibly reattunes the user's body—and their aether—to a point to where they are able to perceive the world from a higher plane. For a time, OXALIDE grants users supernatural acuity in calculating space-time and aetherical phenomena. Overdosage causes complete sensory shutdown.
Incense drugs; guaranteed to give you fantastic effects at the cost of just a bit of your sanity. These particular mixes only react to aetherical signatures; you must allow staff to take a sample of your aether. Affects the aetherical system of a user.
INCENSE DRUGS
DEATH
APPEARANCE Industrially produced Zanz comes in small, yellow capsules. Street production stores the drugs in syringes that hold the same color.DESCRIPTION astral-projection and reliving memories, physical body growing numb and heavy, time dilation.
WAR
APPEARANCE A gleaming, black glitter that often gets repackaged in pills and capsules when making its rounds through the street. Pure slow-mo is phosphorescent.DESCRIPTION tunnel-vision, hyper-awareness, a temporary strength stimulant.
FAMINE
APPEARANCE unknown.DESCRIPTION drains aether, hallucinations of gaining the objective—goal, object, or person—most wanted in life, gradual unconsciousness until forced awake.
CONQUEST
APPEARANCE unknown.DESCRIPTION whether it’s a placebo effect or something in this particular mix of drugs, the user will feel as if they can conquer anything they put their mind to; induces a waking dream-state—vivid experiences and increases the success of anything you do. the crash is the opposite of that—for as long as you have had the high, you will have just as much bad luck. anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
TRANQUILIZERS
LULLABYE
APPEARANCE unknown.DESCRIPTION Lullabye is the perfect drug for feigning death. Available as a liquid as well as in pill form, it drops body temperature, slows the heartbeat, and makes breaths shallow to the point where they are indiscernible.
SANDMAN
APPEARANCE unknown.DESCRIPTION A chemically engineered knockout drug; available in liquid and aerosol form—clear, odorless, and nearly tasteless.
ANGEL'S TRUMPET
APPEARANCE A delicate plant grown by Project Nox; to be burned and inhaled while fresh.DESCRIPTION The user will fall into a deep sleep; visions of dead relatives, friends, or other loved ones will manifest and the user will be able to converse with them casually as if they were alive. Users usually inhale this drug to ask for their loved ones' dying wishes or to look for peace.
DREAMER'S FANCY
APPEARANCE Takes the form of a dark, shimmering liquid that is extracted from a rare root.DESCRIPTION When imbibed, renders the drinker unconscious as it plunges their mind into a waking dream: users have full control over their dreams, to shape and to create whatever they wish. Those who drink from the same root can participate in this lucid dream together.
STIMULANTS
PROVIDENCE
APPEARANCE A very fine, iridescent powder that is kept in a sealed vial. Consumed by unsealing the vial and very gently wafting the contents towards the nose; even a breath of too much pure Providence may result in overdose.DESCRIPTION Pure Providence is an extremely effective mnemonic enhancer, which allows the user nigh-total awareness and greatly enhanced thinking； addicts develop god complexes in short periods of time, due to the near-omniscience that the drug provides. Unfortunately, pure Providence can only be manufactured from very specific components of living beings—the most readily available are street-urchins and criminals.Synthetic Providence is only half as powerful, but does not carry any risks of addiction.
SLOW MO
APPEARANCE A gleaming, black glitter that often gets repackaged in pills and capsules when making its rounds through the street. Pure slow-mo is phosphorescent.DESCRIPTION Causes the neural pathways of the brain to fire more rapidly, increasing reflexes and making the outside world appear to slow down. It's primarily used for the lifeblood of the criminal world: sex and death, but the brave and the foolish use it to lethal effect in combat.
ZANXOTINE ZANZ
APPEARANCE Industrially produced Zanz comes in small, yellow capsules. Street production stores the drugs in syringes that hold the same color.DESCRIPTION An extremely effective painkiller and stimulant—a small dose has the capability to completely numb pain receptors for over six hours. Larger doses make you hyposensitive and hyperactive, and anyone who makes an enemy out of you will have to kill you twice to get you to stop moving.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SCHEDULE
10:00 PM EST：The AUCTION HOUSE opens.10:30 PM EST：Announcing the beginning of the auction.10:40 PM EST：Items ONE THROUGH THREE are presented.11:10 PM EST：Break.11:25 PM EST：Special item FOUR is presented.11:55 PM EST：Break.12:10 AM EST：Items FIVE THROUGH SEVEN are presented.12:40 AM EST：The auction ends.01:00 AM EST：The AUCTION HOUSE closes its doors.
REU E'LIAS
i can be your little lie, just for tonight.POSITION master of ceremonies
I HEARD A RUMOR he's got a particular interest in the buying and selling of favours and information—chances are, if you're in need of a wish, he'll grant it.AGE mid-twenties
RACE veena | viera
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY pansexualSPECIALTIES information collection; interrogation; networking
AVAILABILITY open for bookings; open hours only
ARSENE SAEI
you can fix him? i can make him worse.POSITION bartender | internal affairs
I HEARD A RUMOR if she wants you to live, you'll have no say in the matter； there's a reason why people think immortality's a curse and it's right in the palm of her hand.AGE early twenties
RACE rava | viera
PRONOUNS she&they
SEXUALITY bisexualSPECIALTIES field medicine ⅋ emergency conjury • hemotoxins • piracy ⅋ minor arson • sharlayan studies
AVAILABILITY selective availability on hours ⅋ open for off-hour reservations
ARTEMIS QALLI
listen to the chorus of the land as it sings.POSITION event manager | front desk
I HEARD A RUMOR she has a talent for manipulating emotion through her voice. also, don't make her angry.AGE 27
RACE xaela | au ra
PRONOUNS she&her
SEXUALITY heterosexualSPECIALTIES networking; entertainment; distraction
AVAILABILITY open for bookings: on and off hours
RHEL ZERIVANI
and all the world shall be your enemy, prince with a thousand enemies.POSITION floor manager | host
I HEARD A RUMOR he has an odd feeling about him; an icy chill, like death. he sings on stages - but do you listen closely enough to hear his message?AGE 133
RACE veena | viera
PRONOUNS he&they
SEXUALITY pansexualSPECIALTIES entertainment; skysteel; information; voidsent
AVAILABILITY available for booking on&off-hours
SYLVIEUX NEIGEMONT
care for a chocolate? i've got just your flavour.POSITION floor manager
I HEARD A RUMOR there's a fire in her eyes and an edge to her teeth. be wary of what hide behinds sweet exteriors, they'll say, but there's nothing to fear, i assure you.AGE over 300
RACE veena | viera
PRONOUNS she&her
SEXUALITY pansexualSPECIALTIES confections, dear. oh, the other things? aether transmutation, alchemical foolery, not entirely legal substances... chocolate milk?
AVAILABILITY available on hours; off-hours maybe
REU E'LIAS
i can be your little lie, just for tonight.POSITION master of ceremonies
I HEARD A RUMOR he's got a particular interest in the buying and selling of favours and information—chances are, if you're in need of a wish, he'll grant it.AGE mid-twenties
RACE veena | viera
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY pansexualSPECIALTIES information collection; interrogation; networking
AVAILABILITY open for bookings; open hours only
HVAL NORDLYS
all good secrets must be told to someone - why not me?POSITION auctioneer
I HEARD A RUMOR he's never turned away a request, no matter how impossible it seems. beware though, rumor says his happiness might become your next addiction.AGE late twenties
RACE rava | viera
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY pansexualSPECIALTIES arcane weaponry - creation & modification; rare artifact identification; obscure aetherology; lending a listening ear
AVAILABILITY available on & off hours
ARTEMIS QALLI
listen to the chorus of the land as it sings.POSITION event manager | front desk
I HEARD A RUMOR she has a talent for manipulating emotion through her voice. also, don't make her angry.AGE 27
RACE xaela | au ra
PRONOUNS she&her
SEXUALITY heterosexualSPECIALTIES networking; entertainment; distraction
AVAILABILITY open for bookings: on and off hours
KIRINE NIMAIRE
we are all finding our way—misled or lost, nowhere we go will be short of pain, so the least i can do is be kind.POSITION front desk
I HEARD A RUMOR a ruined noble brought back honor to her family with her own two hands—but instead of being welcomed home, the intended sacrifice looks for other ways to offer up her life.AGE early twenties
RACE ishgardian elezen
PRONOUNS she&her
SEXUALITY demisexualSPECIALTIES keen aethersight and skilled aether manipulation; unorthodox black magic; diplomacy and the boon of having a gentle heart
AVAILABILITY available on & off hours
AMARIS SULLIVAN
imagination is the only weapon in the war with reality.POSITION front desk
I HEARD A RUMOR he has a nickname that rolls off sharlayan tongues on hushed breaths: "the mad doctor". he's taken up a new field of research no unlike his current, but perhaps a bit more dangerous.AGE 124
RACE veena | viera
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY homosexualSPECIALTIES healing, aetherical readings, research within aetherology
AVAILABILITY e/rp; on and off hours
TENNO NIHILIS
a deity is both the table, and the hunger.POSITION front desk
I HEARD A RUMOR adventurers who grow dangerously intimate with the area around urth's fount are inevitably found with their blood on his handsAGE 45+
RACE raen | au ra
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY demisexualSPECIALTIES determinant guardian; high pain tolerance & raw stamina; man of few words & great depths
AVAILABILITY on-hours & selective off-hours | sfw always, nsfw limited!
ENKH BUDUGA
what are we made of but hunger?POSITION security
I HEARD A RUMOR he is the host of something greater than his body can hold—so he's a dead man walking, but the monster inside of him will awaken whenever it wants.AGE appears mid-thirties
RACE xaela | au ra
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY pansexualSPECIALTIES hired killer; mercenary; tattoo artist & body modification connoisseur; voidsent
AVAILABILITY open for bookings; open hours only
SARNAI OF THE DHORO
please refrain from endangering yourself.POSITION security
I HEARD A RUMOR her eyes never really meet yours, rather, it's as if she sees something else. right behind you.AGE ~18-20; she lost count
RACE xaela | au ra
PRONOUNS she&her
SEXUALITY noneSPECIALTIES healing; stealth; wilderness survival; spiritual
AVAILABILITY sfw only; on and off hours
SAINT ASTRALEILLES
nothing left unsaid, nothing left undone—as all things should be.POSITION security
I HEARD A RUMOR bright and bountiful—the sheer amount of aether he stores should have long since burnt him from the inside out, and yet...?AGE twenty-six
RACE veena | viera
PRONOUNS he&they
SEXUALITY homosexualSPECIALTIES information collection; about anything to do with fire
AVAILABILITY open for bookings; open hours only.
ABADDON
say you'd kill for me or say you'd kill me, love—it'll be you or me thrashing on the slaughterhouse floor.POSITION security
I HEARD A RUMOR there is a beast with strange tastes who will feast on any open wound—even a sineater's—and although not completely remade, this beast scents blood like a shark would in open water.AGE early thirties
RACE xaela | au ra
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY homosexualSPECIALTIES incredibly sturdy with a high pain tolerance; heightened and trained senses, smell especially; any acts of violence
AVAILABILITY available on & off hours, but very selective
MYDIA RYUT
have you ever wondered how your heart tastes? tear it out for me, dear, and maybe i'll be your god.POSITION security
I HEARD A RUMOR creep in too deep, and there's some webs even you can't unravel from—although mydia spins a pretty tale of a summer-girl on the surface, there is a terrible thing crawling like spiders over your skin beneath.AGE appears late twenties
RACE rava | viera
PRONOUNS she&they
SEXUALITY an indiscriminate flirtSPECIALTIES multilingual, with the ability to adapt and integrate into any environment and/or culture; information brokering & collection; extortion & blackmail; healing to a god-like extent
AVAILABILITY yes to both on & off-hours, but very selective
ARSENE SAEI
you can fix him? i can make him worse.POSITION bartender | internal affairs
I HEARD A RUMOR if she wants you to live, you'll have no say in the matter； there's a reason why people think immortality's a curse and it's right in the palm of her hand.AGE early twenties
RACE rava | viera
PRONOUNS she&they
SEXUALITY bisexualSPECIALTIES field medicine ⅋ emergency conjury • hemotoxins • piracy ⅋ minor arson • sharlayan studies
AVAILABILITY selective availability on hours ⅋ open for off-hour reservations
ESRA AEGIR
nothing ends.POSITION bartender
I HEARD A RUMOR he lives for that which lies beyond the rift; caught in the never-ending pursuit of past and future.AGE appears mid-thirties
RACE rava | viera
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY bisexualSPECIALTIES aetherial manipulation; rift-adjacent research; all manners of magitek
AVAILABILITY sfw, on hours only.
A'ZHEL TIA
destiny's not forgotten us yet.POSITION bartender
I HEARD A RUMOR he seems like a wandering bard, well-meaning and a little naive, but some claim he wears the face of a dead garlean dog.AGE mid-twenties
RACE seeker | miqo'te
PRONOUNS he&they
SEXUALITY demisexualSPECIALTIES artefact retrieval; entertainment and performance; various forms of artistry
AVAILABILITY sfw, open hours only.
ADRASTEIUS SOLUMIEUX
every life, a universe.POSITION bartender
I HEARD A RUMOR "oh, that's one of gridania's conjurers. polite fellow. odd to see him outside of stillglade fane so often lately, though."AGE 25
RACE seeker | miqo'te
PRONOUNS he&they
SEXUALITY pansexualSPECIALTIES peerless healer; exorcist; botanist; communicates with both the elementals and spirits generally; sharp aethersight. always has delicious homemade baked treats on hand; sings & dances - especially if you're already dead.
AVAILABILITY available on & off-hours
ORIAS
my rot is as hungry as me & when god asks me about love, i always respond with cruelty.POSITION bartender
I HEARD A RUMOR there's no one who knows how to kill quite the way she does; healers know best how to take the body apart.AGE appears mid-twenties
RACE raen | au ra
PRONOUNS she&her
SEXUALITY pansexualSPECIALTIES interrogation; the art of war; espionage & propaganda; grafting & augments; poisons & healing
AVAILABILITY available during open hours
ADRIUS VHARSEI
...whiskey, straight, no ice. it's been one hell of a day.POSITION bartender
I HEARD A RUMOR he's a half decent bartender but that's not where his true talents lie, there's something dangerous behind those eyes.AGE twenty-seven
RACE seeker | miqo'te
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY bisexual | male-leaningSPECIALTIES marksmanship | assassination | sabotage | reconnaissance | demolitions | weapon maintenance | bartending
AVAILABILITY yes; on and off hours. SFW 100%, ERP after sufficient character interaction
ORSON MAIORANA
mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or by the handle.POSITION bartender
I HEARD A RUMOR even the moon has a dark side.AGE 29
RACE seeker | miqo'te
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY bisexualSPECIALTIES bounty hunter | can do anything, everything, with a heavy price
AVAILABILITY available on hours and/or off-hours depending on availability for the week. has to at least converse before said booking.
RUZAN VELANEUX
it's a lot easier to stay sinful than pure.POSITION bartender
I HEARD A RUMOR "and for those who stare too long, they may notice not one, but two creatures staring back."
AGE early thirties
RACE xaela | au ra
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY demisexual/borderline asexual | male-leaningSPECIALTIES tattoo artist by day, hitman by night | greatsword handling | making people uncomfortable™️
AVAILABILITY available for on-hours, off-hours only m, sat, sun. SFW always, heavy character development needed with person before ERP booking
SYLVIEUX NEIGEMONT
care for a chocolate? i've got just your flavour.POSITION floor manager
I HEARD A RUMOR there's a fire in her eyes and an edge to her teeth. be wary of what hide behinds sweet exteriors, they'll say, but there's nothing to fear, i assure you.AGE over 300
RACE veena | viera
PRONOUNS she&her
SEXUALITY pansexualSPECIALTIES confections, dear. oh, the other things? aether transmutation, alchemical foolery, not entirely legal substances... chocolate milk?
AVAILABILITY available on hours; off-hours maybe
RHEL ZERIVANI
and all the world shall be your enemy, prince with a thousand enemies.POSITION floor manager | host
I HEARD A RUMOR he has an odd feeling about him; an icy chill, like death. he sings on stages - but do you listen closely enough to hear his message?AGE 133
RACE veena | viera
PRONOUNS he&they
SEXUALITY pansexualSPECIALTIES entertainment; skysteel; information; voidsent
AVAILABILITY available for booking on&off-hours
LILHA NARAMHI
beware; for i am fearless and therefore powerful.POSITION host
I HEARD A RUMOR a wayard sharlayan hiding out in hingashi, she runs a business selling specialized potions, herbs, and information. and maybe a little something extra... and illegal.AGE 28
RACE sharlayan miqo'te
PRONOUNS she&her
SEXUALITY pansexual (male-preferred)SPECIALTIES alchemy, botany, healing, aetherology, research, business
AVAILABILITY e/rp, on and off hours
KISARAGI JUN
lemme' hit you with that click click boomPOSITION host
I HEARD A RUMOR she's a dead girl walking, corpse of habit； death has gone through her on one end and come out clean the other side.AGE late twenties
RACE raen | au ra
PRONOUNS she&her
SEXUALITY bisexual
SPECIALTIES item smuggling • assassinations ⅋ exterminations • dealing with eastern organized crime • illicit weapon modification
AVAILABILITY open for on-hour ⅋ off-hour reservations
MJARA MONNAWESFV
i am far too old for this.POSITION host
I HEARD A RUMOR he predicts who's going to win fights, and he's right every time! 50/50 are good odds, maybe he's full of shit. even if it's good luck that's still cheating.AGE 150+
RACE veena | viera
PRONOUNS he&they
SEXUALITY bisexualSPECIALTIES scrying, cursing & hexing, seeing 'beyond'.
AVAILABILITY available on&off hours for cursing/hexing/fortune readings. erp is unlikely because he's old as dust.
EVAN FOXGLOVE
no matter what you might hunger for, i'll strive to satiate you.POSITION host
I HEARD A RUMOR he has a secret kitchen and can feed even those who are supernaturally hungry. there’s also rumors that he’s some rich kid or an ul’dahn royalist or something.AGE 24
RACE midlander | hyur
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY homosexualSPECIALTIES he is a chef who specializes in feeding monsters soulbound food using a secret technique; he uses thaumaturgy to cook, balancing between hot and cold to make perfect pastries.
AVAILABILITY e/rp; on and off hours
LINORRA CRIBARI
forgiveness is given, not earned.POSITION host
I HEARD A RUMOR been a bit of everywhere, met a bit of everyone. covered in scars for it. one time, she almost got turned into a dragon—but they all got better, right...?AGE ~35+
RACE highlander | hyur
PRONOUNS she&they
SEXUALITY bi; likes 'em toothsome, tall, and male, in order of importanceSPECIALTIES precision part machining & jewelcraft, materials engineering (esp. creature materials), eagerness and joie de vivre (subject to availability), and 100-fulm vertical leap. not a top, but can read and do math
AVAILABILITY on and off hours both
MHARA VARE
if you have a natural talent for helping people... you should.POSITION host
I HEARD A RUMOR an angel— or at least that's what some people call them. if that's the case, though, why are they here...?AGE 25
RACE keeper | miqo'te
PRONOUNS they&them
SEXUALITY attracted to menSPECIALTIES conjurer, craftsperson, and café owner
AVAILABILITY yes, both on & off hours
NEEMA MOSHROCA
say less, or whatever the ishgardians say.POSITION host
I HEARD A RUMOR a coiled snake in the grass; honied words coating potent venom. every word from her lips is a lie.AGE 26
RACE keeper | miqo'te
PRONOUNS she&they
SEXUALITY yesSPECIALTIES pilfering, espionage, information gathering, sick backflips.
AVAILABILITY e/rp, on & off hours
FAWN ILLU
under the light of the moon, everything is a secret.POSITION host
I HEARD A RUMOR her mother could have been a high ranking garlean official; she can make you feel or experience your wildest (or most depraved... whichever) fantasies with her illusions and aetherial manipulation; for the right price, she would be willing to at least hear out a request... and keep it a secret.AGE ~18
RACE keeper | miqo'te
PRONOUNS she&her
SEXUALITY unaware biSPECIALTIES illusions; aetherial manipulation/draining; theft & other roguish deeds
AVAILABILITY available both on & off hours
IGNIS SCIENTIA
there are three sides to every story: your view, their view, and the truth somewhere in between.POSITION host
I HEARD A RUMOR "i've heard he can't use aether at all!" "i've heard he used to live on the streets in ul'dah... but something changed."AGE 36
RACE keeper | miqo'te
PRONOUNS he&him
SEXUALITY gaySPECIALTIES jack of all (non-magical) trades. information gathering. assassination. cooking.
AVAILABILITY on hours; yes. off-hours; ask.
NAME HERE
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I HEARD A RUMOR Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut ut aliquet massa. Vestibulum cursus libero id arcu vestibulum ultrices. Aenean nec posuere felis.AGE lorem ipsum
RACE lorem ipsum
PRONOUNS lorem ipsum
SEXUALITY lorem ipsumSPECIALTIES hasellus nisl leo, blandit vel commodo a, rhoncus id nulla. Praesent eu molestie nisl, eu faucibus enim. Sed at justo et metus finibus auctor. Donec est augue, facilisis ut lobortis at, scelerisque et dui. Fusce et nisi et orci elementum laoreet.
AVAILABILITY lorem ipsum
NAME HERE
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I HEARD A RUMOR Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut ut aliquet massa. Vestibulum cursus libero id arcu vestibulum ultrices. Aenean nec posuere felis.AGE lorem ipsum
RACE lorem ipsum
PRONOUNS lorem ipsum
SEXUALITY lorem ipsumSPECIALTIES hasellus nisl leo, blandit vel commodo a, rhoncus id nulla. Praesent eu molestie nisl, eu faucibus enim. Sed at justo et metus finibus auctor. Donec est augue, facilisis ut lobortis at, scelerisque et dui. Fusce et nisi et orci elementum laoreet.
AVAILABILITY lorem ipsum