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An Ul'dah RP Discord Server

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GOLDEN RULE: RESPECT ONE ANOTHER
Hate speech of any kind—including racism, homophobia, transphobia, bigotry, or any form of discrimination—is strictly prohibited. Harassment based on sexuality, religion, ethnicity, or any other personal characteristic will not be tolerated.Bullying and harassment are not permitted under any circumstances.Engaging in such behavior, whether in this community or elsewhere, will result in immediate removal without exception.While Square Enix may use orientalist tropes, we don't. If you'd like guidance on how to avoid them, don't hesitate to ask.

SERVER NICKNAME POLICY
Your server nickname must include:
Your preferred out-of-character (OOC) name
The name of the character you’re roleplaying as in this community.World names are not required in your nickname.

CONTENT WARNINGS & AGE REQUIREMENTS
This is a 21+ server—all members must be 21 or older OOC.
All characters must be 18+ in-character.Sensitive or triggering content must be:
Hidden behind spoiler tags
Clearly labeled (e.g., TW: Arachnophobia) before sharing media or textImmediate, permanent bans will apply for "jokes" about: rape, suicide, slavery, underage NSFW (including lalafell/childlike races), zoophilia, bestiality, incest, etc.

NO EXPLICIT NSFW CONTENT
No pornography or explicit material, including screenshots, writing, or RP profiles with adult content.Suggestive NSFW discussion is allowed only if it’s relevant to the character/story being told and is stopped if anyone expresses discomfort.Suggestive images must be properly tagged/hidden behind spoilers.

SPOILER POLICYCurrent patch content → Discuss in spoilers
Live Letters, datamining, upcoming expansions → spoilers
Other media spoilers (TV, other games, etc.) → other-spoilers

ADDITIONAL NOTES
All server rules apply to character profiles (e.g., Carrd). This means that a profile can't include AI or NSFW content any more than server content can.We ask that you have no more than one admin blocked, and no more than one moderator blocked. This is because it makes it more difficult for us to do our jobs.

Rules are Fluid
Rules will be added as needed. We reserve the right to update them as necessary. Don't be the reason that a new rule has to be implemented.

RP Ettiquette
AKA the RP guidelines

In order to help facilitate stories of Thanalan, it's necessary to ensure we are all playing in the same sandbox.Jewel of the Desert is a Sociopolitical RP space where the focus is on the background characters that live and breathe within Thanalan. We ask that player characters that are extraordinary (such as canon WOLs) or supernatural (including shard-travel) avoid having that fact alter the setting or have scenes entirely about your character being supernatural or extraordinary.Slave Traders/Player characters that participate in human trafficking are not welcome in our space.Roleplay is a collaborative hobby, and thus we ask writers in this space must treat others with respect. Try to keep IC and OOC separate. We are not our characters, nor should anything said OOC be taken as IC.IC actions can and will likely lead to IC consequences. In writing in JoTD you understand that other characters and DMs may deal out said consequences proportional to your character's actions.Consent is also important part of our space. If you would put a content warning on something before you post it in the server, you need to ask others if it's ok to include in a scene. You also should aways ask for permission before doing drastic extreme consequences such as injury or death. Communication between players, or players and DM, goes a long way. It's one of your greatest tools!

Do not Godmod or Metagame. They can be defined as:Godmodding: The taking control of another person's character(s) with the intent to dictate how the other player's character is to respond and act; being too impervious to damage and attacks made during the course of agreed upon combat or scene; or being powered in a way that is no longer fun and realistic - because "it's just what my character would do" is not acceptable.Metagaming: A player's use of out-of-character knowledge concerning the state of the game / story to determine their character's actions, when said character has no relevant knowledge or awareness under the circumstances.Please note that we at JoTD view the setting as a living breathing world. Stuff that is written/said in public channels such as /say or an event should be considered fair game for other writers to respond to and engage, even if they aren't talking to your character. If you want a conversation to remain private, please use private channels.However, if you are experiencing a problem with someone overstepping established boundaries repeatedly. Please contact our moderation team for assistance.

Greatness is depth of pocket.

Jewel of the Desert is a Discord/CWLS community in FFXIV's Crystal Datacenter centered around RP within Ul'dah and Thanalan: Navigating through the interesting political and cultural aspects of a place where divinity is the color of gold and coin is power. Recently established, we are a diverse, inclusive, and laid-back community that is focused on RP as a form of collaborative writing.We are both a space for stories that deal with the pomp and circumstance of the aristocracy (Such as: gossip, maintaining appearances, social conduct, social status, scandal, miscommunication & more!), the cutthroat nature of corporate wars, the religious zealotry of a land whose god is that of coin and death, and for those who see the corruption at the foundation of it all and wish to incite change.On top of that, no true noble or mechant would be anywhere without the employees, mercenaries, valets, artisans, and jewelers who support them! Networking opportunities abound for artists looking for a patron; Or perhaps your character thrives in the shadows of the Jewel's underbelly, following the Trader's scripture in your own way.In doing so we have a large emphasis on rumors. After all, information can be just as powerful than coin if you know how to wield it.Which part is yours to play?

To that end we value three core values: characterization, narrative, and player freedom.CHARACTERIZATION ⸻ The holistic creation and exploration of a character, including elements such as their backstory, their motivations, and their ambitions.NARRATIVE ⸻ The manner in which various character threads intersect and interact to create overarching storylines and opportunities to explore specific themes.PLAYER FREEDOM ⸻ The freedom of players to interact with all sorts of other players, characters, and narrative frameworks and bring the whole of their character's experience to the table; freedom from constraining expectations regarding requirements as far as activity or involvement in order to have opportunities to explore their areas of interest.

What you Should Expect

What you Should Not Expect

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The Desert Dahlia

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The Desert Dahlia

A woman of alluring beauty and burning passion, the Desert Dahlia is known throughout Ul'dah for her hauntingly beautiful voice and dance that both captivates the hearts of her audience and leaves chills running down their spines.With her smashing success on the Sunstone Khan's stage during the Secret garden masquerade , it was a no brainer that she would be one of the performers for the Lost Princess Music festival! Don't miss it!

• carrd

Kaede Hattersire

Known throughout the lands as a fiddler and dancer, Kaede can be seen in multiple venues and particularly at the Kwennedy Performing Arts Center of Eorzea! A talented artist that you don't want to miss!

• carrd

Alastor

An eccentric but cheerful professional entertainer claiming to simply be from 'the south', the man is an enigma shrouded in mystery, but always dressed with a smile! Possessing a bizarre aura that's difficult to decipher, he draws in audiences with energetic displays of whimsy, leaving one feeling either transported to another world or... something else, perhaps.Specializing in jazz and musical theatre with several originals up his sleeve, he's always happy to put on a show that will make you smile! There is no corner of the world that isn't a stage to this entertainer!

• carrd

Momun the Loresinger

Momun is a well-travelled storyteller hailing from the Black Shroud. Through beaming smiles and an unshaken determination, this Keeper of the Moon has decided to take purchase here for a spell to sing her tales for anyone willing to lend an ear.Currently a frequent performer at the Terrarium, this 'Loresinger' of the Moon is more than happy to open her horizons and share a few tales of affection she has found underneath the Sun and Moon's gaze: All for our Princess and Seneschals present this eve. For what is a song, but a story smitten by an enchanting melody and rhyme?

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Greatness is depth of pocket.

Item #1: Bejeweled Diadem

(sponsored by The Almasi Trade Consortium )

An ornate half-circle jeweled diadem, in the traditional style of the Sultanate. Crafted with a floral motif in mind, a talented goldsmith’s hand has lovingly worked the structure of the headpiece into curling, coiling vines and branches adorned with desert marigolds, roses, and poppies. Laden with gemstones, the piece prominently features massive emeralds, dug out of Almasi-owned mines, and is accented with diamonds that shine like dew upon the golden blooms. The whole of the piece all but thrums with a pent-up sort of energy, the promise of aetherical potential coursing through it.

starting bid : 150,000 gil

Item #2: Gaja Incense Holder

(sponsored by The Tusk)

What a lovely conversation piece. Gold and adorned with little handcrafted gems. The incense rests curled in its trunk with the ashes falling into a little dish on his back.

starting bid : 50,000 gil

Item #3: A Pair of Firefly Necklaces

(sponsored by creuset!)

Firefly-inspired necklaces, with matching necklace pairs, are meant to be shared amongst friends. They even glow in the dark—it's a subtle glow, but it'll definitely catch some attention, as it seems to shimmer brilliantly even in the light.

starting bid : 75,000 gil

Item #4: Hand-painted Macarons

(sponsored by anonymous donation)

Hand-painted macarons with edible ink made by a passionate baker who is settling down into the arts of pastry and dessert making. A set of 24 macarons with fillings in the following flavors: Lemon Blueberry, Rolanberry, Lemon, Honey Orange, Vanilla, White Chocolate, and Chocolate with little Honeycomb Candy Pieces

starting bid : 30,000 gil

Item #5 Gardening Kit

(sponsored by Creuset!)

A gardening kit with seeds to plant a variety of flowers, fruits, and vegetables that'll be a great way to spend your time this summer. Fresh food from your hard work to the table? What else would you want? It also comes with a hand-painted flower watering can, basic tools, and even custom-made fertilizer.

starting bid : 35,000 gil

Items #6, #7, and #8: A Personalized Portrait

(sponsored by X'ravi Tia)

A hand drawn portrait of the buyer by the artist X’ravi. This particular treat is being offered thrice over, with three winners. *You can only win ONE of the three prizes. If someone has won more than one item on our silent auction sheet the winner will be the second highest bidder for the second.

starting bid : 100,000 gil

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