Wayward Acquisitions
A Mercantilism Free Company
Crystal • Mateus • Mists • W25 P32
About our Free Company
The Overview
Since the end of the Final Days, our free company has all but transitioned to the Near East with the goal of assisting with reconstruction efforts in Thavnair.
What we found upon our arrival is that our diverse crew can offer so much more than cheap labor. Thavnair is a prosperous country and recognized as a hub for imports and exports, which we intend to capitalize upon.Establishing ourselves as a mercantile company, we make efforts not just in Thavnair, but all across Etheirys to ensure the economy thrives. Whether it be a simple courier's task, obtaining rare artifacts, researching, trading, manufacturing, and more - we are always happy to help! Some below the board deals do border on criminal activity...that is if we get caught. Our clients aren't limited to honest work. If you need it, we'll procure it.If a job needs done, for a bit of coin we'll see it through.Wayward Acquisitions is a multifaceted crew brought together by likeminded ideals to improve the world around us while not aligning ourselves to any true sense of morality.What say you, wayward traveler?
Thavnairian Based
Mercantilism
Multifaceted Talents
Adventurous
Mercenaries
Research
Import & Export
Manufacturing
Diverse Culture
Chaotic Neutral
Lorebending, not breaking
Casual / Medium RP
Our Focus
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Community Driven
Active Discord
Relaxed Social Environment
Creative Writing
Collaborative Storytelling
Events IC & OOC
PVE & PVP Content
Our focus as a free company is to establish ourselves as a fulfilling community to be a part of. We have a lot of folks who just simply love hanging out with one another, and we want to promote that.Our ideals are to facilitate an environment that promotes creative writing and collaborative storytelling. We want to explore the open world, and intend to run events as well to dive into the world of Final Fantasy.
Additionally, to strive for community building we offer our Discord as a social hub to promote nights of togetherness be it playing Jackbox, watching Movies, or gaming together.Opportunities of what we can do are simply in the eye of the beholder. You put into it what you get out of it.
Inner Workings
We are primarily active on Discord, so make sure you click the button below.
Choose today to introduce yourself into our community!
Below you can find all the ranks paralleling what has already been set up in game for the free company and the community.
Fresh Faces
Friends & Family
Travelers
Our Fresh Faces are those brand new to the discord specifically. This role is to recognize recent visitors who decide to join and see what we're all about!Friends & Family is self explanatory. Those vetted by members of the free company but aren't directly in the free company will likely receive this rank.Travelers describes those who have recently been welcomed into our free company. New members will usually be within this rank for a trial period of 2 weeks. After the two week probation period has passed, the activity of the individual is considered before progressing to our base rank, Merchants.
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Merchants
Traders
Alts
Hiatus
Merchants have graduated from Travelers status. By now, we've got a bit of familiarity. You are considered a full member of the free company, meaning you are allowed to create, host, and participate in events.Traders are like the Old Guard. They've been around here for a good minute. Our veteran members are distinguished, and positively impact the free company. This rank is the highest one can be presently within the free company without being an authority figure.Alts are allowed in the free company. There are no limits to how many alts you can have. We have a specific rank in game to label them. However, make sure you go the extra mile to label your alt or it may be at risk for being removed due to pure inactivity.Hiatus is a special privilege on a per review basis. We understand that real life can get very demanding, and one may need to take a step away from the game. This is a discord only rank that allows us to be aware you have stepped away from all activity up to a period of 90 days.
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Ambassadors
Advisors
Officers
Proprietress
Ambassadors are an in character role awarded organically to those who become the voice of the Proprietress across various regions of the world.Advisors are trusted confidants to the Guild Master. This is an officer rank and carries similar functions to the official officer role. This rank is in discord only. Advisors provide valuable input to things behind the scenes and aid in decision making, conflict resolution, diplomacy, and fellow changes to the free company as we grow.Officers are your moderators - your authority figures. Officers help maintain the integrity and standards of the free company alongside the Guild Master. They oversee activity in the discord and help lead and facilitate events within the free company, mediate conflict, and perform basic administrative tasks within the company. Their voice is equal to the Guild Master, and effects the guilds growth and progression.Proprietress is a rank reserved for the head of operations. They take care of the primary administrative duties of the free company in addition to officer duties.
Our Wayward Souls
This is not a hyper-accurate representation of our current roster. Featured below is our most active members you might see around! It goes without saying we love our happy huddle and appreciate all of them, main and alts alike, when we have a chance to see them!
Our Council
Vesper Reshef
Proprietress
Interior Designer
Amnesiac
Mavi Reshef
Abanian-Born
Freelancer
Technologist
Sunny Varnes
Giantess
Dark Knight
Blacksmith
Mirabelle Verus
Ambassador
Mortician
Ex-soldier
Graves Adarkim
Engineer
Rogue
Info' Broker
Our Traders
Getty Leigh
Mana-for-Hire
Impulsive
Chaotic Bun
Zyrrkinoth de Deresnels
Noble Lord
Voidsent Host
Resilient
Y'rael Nunh
Protective
Flirty
Magic Mastery
Edmonde Dantalion
Smug
Swashbuckler
Captain
Luxonna Blacktalon
Talented
Optimistic
Enchanting
Ameline Coeurlheart
Mercenary
Martial Artist
Kunoichi
Shiramun Adarkim
Chef
Farmer
Fighter
F'rayena Targen
Hero
Rancher
Cutie
Seda Nbolo
Fast
Thorough
Sharp-witted
Gohin Elwood
Captain
Suave
Strong
Kalina Avagnar
Helpful
Chimera
Firestorm
Nora Varnes
Caring
Strong
Iceborn
Squishy Frog
Patient
Thoughtful
Resourceful
House Rules
LGBTQIA+ friendly. You matter, and you are loved. Hatred has zero tolerance here.
18+ Free Company. Anyone underage will be removed. If you're a minor, this isn't the home for you. This goes for in-character and out-of-character age. This is because we allow seedy and borderline criminal themes in our FC and some elements may appear suggestive or mature. We also wish to establish a mature community.
No OOC Drama/Harassment. Zero tolerance for drama. No racism, sexism, flaming, gaslighting, trolling. Displays of such acts can and will result in immediate removal.
Respect is important. Treat people as you wish to be treated.
Consent. Do not do anything the other person does not consent to, be it running content, roleplaying, or simply doing things together. Consent is key.
IC Conflict permitted. OOC is not. Any conflict IC is encouraged, especially for means of development. IC actions have IC consequences. If IC carries into OOC and cannot be resolved, you will be banned and removed from the server and free company
Rumors and Doxing. Don't spread gossip or people's private information. This includes sharing screenshots of conversations [unless necessary for moderation or if written consent is given].
OOC conflict must be attempted to be resolved peacefully. Our officers and guild master will offer an attempt at mediation if a conflict cannot be resolved privately. If a personal conflict starts to effect the free company openly, it will be addressed with likely penalties.
Have Fun. This is a game. Have fun, and just don't ruin anyone else's. We're all here to have a good time!
Roleplay Guidelines
See something, Say something. If you are a witness to a member actively breaking a rule, please address this as soon as possible with an Officer or the Guild Master so we can investigate. While we want to prevent unnecessary sharing of private screenshots, having some proof or examples of the alleged incident will be helpful for confrontation, mediation, and resolution.
We allow Lore Bending here, but not breaking. We have characters from dragons, voidsent, padjali, faefolk and more. Please keep an open mind we do stick to the primary means of lore while exploring the unique opportunities creative writing brings us. If you are unsure what falls under lore or not, ask an Officer or the Guild Master.
Powerplaying and Godmodding is not allowed. Metagaming should be avoided as much as possible.
Keep your character's power level in check. No one wants to roleplay with someone all powerful. This being said, there is the OG Warrior of Light. You are not the Warrior of Light. Headcanon for WoL is allowed, but it cannot be portrayed ICly in our setting.
We are chaotic neutral. Not all of our stories may be in accordance to the law. Some of our trades are shady and seedy, and may have themes such as drugs, poisons, firearms and more. We also may host mature themes. Please be advised.
Actions have consequences. No one gets off scot-free. If you get caught in criminal activity, you will likely be arrested.
IC is IC. OOC is OOC. Do not blend the two. Character emotions and opinions should remain in character.
Newer roleplayers are welcome here. We have a lot of veteran writers that can help get you acquainted.
If a scene has suggestive or sensitive themes, please make sure all participating parties are aware, and give them the chance to opt out of a scene before it gets too heavy. Respect boundaries, get consent, and take care of one another.
Themes regarding sexual assault are off limits.
Player versus Player combat is agreed by each participant. Officers will not step in unless there are OOC issues as a result.
Real life comes first. If you need to exit a scene or step out no matter the reason, it's okay. Just give your roleplay colleagues a heads up.
Billiards
How to Play
Pre-Game Checklist
Make sure each player has a pool stick.
Use the triangular mold to place all the balls neatly on one side of the table, centered and a bit up from the bank.
When 'racking', alternate solid and stripes around the edges and place the 8 ball in one of the three middle spots.
Billiards - A Guide for Beginners
This is a roleplay immersive event.
This is just the mechanics in between.
Both players roll to decide who goes first. Highest roller breaks.
Player 1 breaks the pool set by rolling /random 15 to see if the cue ball hits one of the balls on the table.
Player 1 rolls /random 2 to determine if they make that ball in or not. 1 for hit, 2 for miss.
If Player 1 makes it in, they look at the number they shot [i.e number 9.] and see if they play as solid or stripes. Evens are solid, stripes are odd. [If they hit #9 in, they are stripes.]
Solids : 71, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, (8)The '8' is listed to keep the numbers even in competition. So for Solids you have a lead. Whenever you get down to /random 2, you can technically roll on the eight ball since its your last 'solid'Stripes : 7
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
The board is now divided. Keep track of your score. Each player now has 7 balls to make in the pocket. Of course if you break and make a ball in, just subtract a number from the /random roll you have for your next turn. You will not be rolling for the 8 ball until all of your kind [ even, or odd] has made it into a pocket.
You will use /random 7 to roll on your turn for both Player 1 and 2. Then you will /random 2 to determine if the ball hits or misses the pocket.
If you miss, your turn is forfeit. If you hit, you subtract 1 from your /random total. [Instead of /random 7, it becomes /random 6 and so on until you pocket your last ball.]
What happens when you make all of your solids or stripes? Now its all or nothing.
The Eight Ball
This ball will not be rolled for hit or miss until the end of the game.
When its time to aim for the 8 ball, you'll roll /random 2. 1 is hit, 2 is miss. If it hits, you win the game. Just be sure to call your pocket!
If you miss your shot, your turn is forfeit and you may try again next turn to 'hit' it in, giving your opponent another turn to 'catch up'.
NOTE: This is not 100% true to actual pool. Because this is a virtual setting using RNG, draft 1.0 of this ruleset is liable to change after feedback is presented.
We have not calculated a proper way against RNG to include the 8 ball for 'early ends' to the game.
We chose for the eight ball to be 'all or nothing' so its a race with RNG to see who gets to shoot the 8 ball first and wins.ALSO "Scratching" can be part of your 'missed' turn. It is not factored into RNG.
Drinks
Ale of the Lost
Straight from the taps, this dark imperial stout comes from a bourbon barrel aged with vanilla beans and hints of salty caramel.
Astral & Umbral
A round glass lined with a spiral of chocolate syrup, this delight is akin to an alcoholic chocolate milkshake. Chocolat eliquer, rum based coffee liquer, cocoa and whiskey infused creme, a dash of heavy creme, and served right on the rocks. If you have a boozy sweet tooth, you can't go wrong!
"Captain"
Feeling adventurous? Dabble with the workings of our Allagan Mixologist Node! With the latest in Allagan Mixologist technology, a drink is brewed before you using its special algorithm. Its "said" to pour the perfect drink, but if even a single step is not tuned to perfection it can have some strange side effects on the patron.
Dalamud Delight
An alcohol-free drink mixed with lemon fizzy water and grenadine on the rocks. Garnished with cherries. Mix the grenadine with your straw to turn it into something special!
Dynamis
Take an emotional journey with this colorful drink to show us how you really feel! Colorful syrups, New World pineapple juice, coconut-flavored Thavnairian rum, and water concoct this rainbow spirit. Garnished with a blood orange wheel or mixed fruit kebab over the top of the glass.
/random 7 to discover which emotion resonates with them as they get to the bottom of this cocktail. - 1. Anger, 2. Optimism, 3. Joy, 4. Fear, 5. Amazement, 6. Confusion, 7. Passion
Eikon's Bane
The "Ultima" cocktail! 3 layers of booze: rum, strawberry daquiri mix, sweet n sour mix with blue curacao and chopped mangoes - all served on the rocks. Totally not infused with Primal energy.
Emerald WEAPON
Three bright green shots are taken back to back, each prepared the exact same way. Imported Dalmascan vodka, Allagan melon liquer, and Prickly Pineapple juice infuse to make this emerald delight ready for tasting.
/random before consumption with EACH shot. 400+ is safe. <400 and and you begin to hear musical noises with no specified origin as well as see a green hue for the remainder of the evening. It gets worse with each fail.
Palaka Punch
This non-alcoholic beverage is a favorite of Vesper's. Mixed with a plethora of juices: cranberry, orange, pineapple, and apple juice as well as virgin red wine and club soda, it provides a fizzy and citrus drink that leaves you wanting more. Garnished with an orange wedge and a pair of black cherries on the rim. Served on the rocks.
Royal Spirit
This deceptive tonic has tested many within our walls. It is a tiny phial of bronze liquid straight from Thavnair - no doubt the work of an alchemist. Its naturally used as a form of anesthetic, but in small portions daredevils test their fortitude. Should one be able to withstand its powerful effects, no longer will pain be chased away but its said to harness an unbelievable buzz!
/random upon consumption. 750+ is safe. Failure causes the individual to become extremely drunk, or pass out for a small time.
Teleporter
As the name suggests, teleport to paradise with this blissful cocktail. Berry Blast flavored powder, white craberry juice, black cherry puree, raspberry vodka & chambord, and cherry pop rocks scattered within make up this drink. Taste this crackling drink on the rocks as it awaits to take you back in time.
Rryz's Kiss
A taste of the void - without all the danger attached to it. Lominsan peach liquer, amaretto liquer, cranberry juice chilled and strained into a shot glass coated in purple sugar infused with levinlight. The individual risks having a harmless shocking experience upon first taste of the sugar rim.
/random before consumption. 450+ is safe. <450 and you're shocked initially by the levinlight before being able to consume the drink.
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"Secret Menu"
New to our menu, a few creative cocktails from our veteran members Getty Leigh and Zyrrkinoth Deresnels.
Follow the link to the secret menu:
The "Secret Menu"
Good King MoggleMOG
Marshmallow vodka, moodle aether-infused crystla cola, a dash of fresh nutmeg, and topped with a decorative 'pom' on the rim of the glass that tastes quite like bubble-gum on a pink sugar rim. This makes up the whimsical spirit before you. Just don't let a moogle get their hands on it!
Players /random before consumption. <750 and you will involuntarily sprinkle the word "kupo" throughout your dialogue for ten minutes.
No moogles were harmed in the creation of this concoction.
Ruby WEAPON
The taste of Ala Mhigo right on your lips. Werlytian red pepper vodka, sea salt, lemon juice, worcestershite, Ala Mhigan tobasco sauce all garnished with a bacon strip tucked into the glass and served on the rocks. If you wanted a bit of heat with your booze, this will liven things up!
Players /random before consumption. <750 and you will see jagged lines of a reddish hue at the edges of your vision for 10 minutes. Consumers may also experience extra thirst due to the spiciness of the drink itself.
Sapphire WEAPON
Is it cold, or just the roof of your mouth? This drink has a slushie-like texture and is very cold. Mixed with vodka, chapaigne, blue curacao and lemonade it makes for a refreshing spirit on a hot summer's day. A lemon wedge is ran along the rim of the glass before an icelight sugar concoction coats it. Pucker up!
Players /random before consumption. 450+ is safe. Anything <450 and the consumer will feel colder and cannot warm back up for 10 minutes. They will see blue for the remainder of the evening, and others will see their eyes twinkling as if filled with stars.
Drink Challenge Details
/random roll and see what mysterious drink you end up with!
0-99 - System Error - The machine hummed before a clear sound of powering down is heard and a rather plain looking brew comes out of the nozzle. The drink tastes almost like water despite its supposed high alcohol content
100-199- Heated too Much- The drink passed by the heating element one to many times during the brewing process causing it to come out extremely hot to the touch. Drinking it causes you to feel extremely dehydrated with an unquenchable thirst for 10 minutes.
200-299- Over Mixed - The drink was shaken a /little/ ok alot more then it should have been causing it to come out extremely frothy. Drinking it causes the bubbles to fill your system causing you to feel lighter than air for 10 minutes. (Counter weight provided upon request)
300-399- Bad Measurements- To much of this, too little of that the machine seemed to mix the drink seemingly randomly causing the concoction to come out with a slightly off color. Upon drinking you feel as if time has slowed down around you for 10 minutes.
400-499- A Little Static- As the drink was dispensing a slight bolt of electricity shot into the pour causing small sparks to form on top of the drink. Upon drinking your fingertips begin to shoot out low voltage static every few seconds for 10 minutes.
500-599- Under Churned- The drink seemed to not be mixed at all the alcohol clearly seem in seperate layers as the drink gets poured out. Upon drinking you first are hit with sour flavor potent enough to cause your lips to pucker, soon after this is soothed out with a sweetness light enough to make you feel relaxed. Each part of the effect lasts 5 minutes.
600-699- Not Heated Through- The drink seemed to not pass by the heating element at all, basically coming out a few degrees shy of freezing. The glass slightly chills as the drink is poured into it. Upon drinking your tongue feels frozen and your mouth slightly numb causing your words to slur slightly any time you attempt to speak for 10 minutes.
700-799- Over Concentrated- The machine seems to have forgotten the mixers on this pour as the drink comes out tasting almost of pure alcohol. Upon Drinking you feel the room begin to spin and every looks to be upside down as you struggle to stay in your seat, effect lasts for 10 minutes.
800-899- Passed too Close to Exhaust- During the brewing process it seems the drink somehow managed to get brought a little bit too close to where the machine exhausts from causing it to have a slightly off putting odor. Upon drinking your breath becomes almost unbearably foul and it seems like nothing will make it any better besides perhaps waiting 10 minutes for it to pass.
900-1000- Passed Over Motherboard- The drink went a little bit closer to the machines processing board then it should and a few gold flakes fell into the liquor as it was being circulated upon receiving the drink you notice enough gold flakes that to the right buyer would be worth 100k after picking them out the drink tastes perfect and as advertised is one of the best things you have ever tasted. [If you reach this, you win a reward of 100k gil to your pocket!]
The Eats
Archon Burger
Dress it up or dress it down - have it your way! Sesame seed buns are lightly toasted and paired with a quarter pound of beef seasoned by Sharlayan recommendation and flavored with condiments and fresh-cut vegetables. Pair it with a side of crispy popotoes, or breaded onion rings.
Bacon Cheese Fries
Can't get enough of those crispy popotoes? Head to flavortown with popotoes fried to golden perfection and seasoned with salt, drizzled in melted cheddar across the top and sprinkled with fresh chives and bits of crispy bacon.
One may request plain fries or to have any toppings removed.
Crab Cakes
A fresh crab meat and home-made sauce mixture folded over and cooked in oil until golden brown. Topped with parsley, and served with tartar sauce and a few lemon wedges.6 Crab Cakes to a plate.
Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
Chicken wings fried and glazed in a home-made honey BBQ sauce. Served with crisped sweet popotoes and a dipping sauce of your choice.
Meat Skewers
Craving protein? Order a plate of meat kabobs - 3 skewers each.Each kabob has cubed steak, prickly pineapples, red popotoes, cherry tomatoes, and orange peppers.
Pan-Fried Garlic Shrimp
One pound of pan-friend shrimp is meant to be shared. Each shrimp is seasoned with garlic butter, salt and peppet. This oceanic surprise is packed full of light, sensational flavor. Garnished under fresh spinach leaves and served with a blended mix of lemon and lime. Comes with a small side dish of fresh cole slaw and options of tartar or cocktail sauce.
Personal Pizza
Can't go wrong with everyone's favorite comfort food. Starting with fresh dough, seasoned tomato sauce, and a cheese blend... pick and choose your toppings from a standard list for a personalized pizza.
Sautéed Button Mushrooms
For those who like a more earthy snack, button mushrooms are sautéed in a pan with butter until browned. Then they are seasoned with smoked paprika, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Garlic and lemon juice is added at the end to enhance flavor.
Our Allies
Our allies, or affiliates, are those who wish to align with our endeavors to further our ideals and collaborative storytelling. We wish to show our support in kind by highlighting their venue/guild.
Thank you, our allies, for being you!
The Apothecafe
Apothecary & Cafe
The apothecafe is a spooky yet relaxing venue that opens its doors to any and all. Owned by Glitchy Aster, this gremlin gentleman knows his way around alchemy and is likely to brew things that can aid or harm if you ask nicely. To the cafe itself, its a safe space for those who wish to curl up with a book or just have tea among friends. Either way, you're like to find something here, even if you didn't know it's what you needed.
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