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An Ul'dah RP Discord Server

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001. TREAT OTHERS HOW YOU WANT TO BE TREATED
We will not tolerate hate speech and bigotry, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or any talk or sharing of content in any format that puts down or disparages minorities based on gender, appearance, religious belief, ethnicity, and sexuality. We also do not tolerate harassment and bullying.If you are caught doing any of the above here or in other Discords (even if we do not moderate them), you will be removed immediately. Being an Ul'dah based server with many of us /w OCs from Ul'dah, a person can unknowingly slip into orientalist or Islamophobic stereotypes. If someone points out Orientalism or Islamophobia and you double down, you will be rule zero'd. At the end of the day lets try to be respectful of the culture this cool setting is based off of.And while I shouldn't have to say it (cause I mean look at the Brass Blades) ACAB. If you don't agree please feel free to walk away!

002. THIS IS A 21+ SERVER All members must be 21 years old or older out of character and their characters must be 18+. This is non-negotiable. If you are found in violation of this rule you will be removed from the Discord immediately.However, just because we are a 21+ community does not mean we do not monitor content. If you are going to post sensitive or triggering content to please put it behind spoiler tags and tag it appropriately so people know. This also applies to Gposes as well. Members of the community may also ask for content to be spoiled based on this rule.If you are seen promoting the following you will be banned immediately: jokes about rape/suicide/slavery, underage (including lalafell and other comparable species) NSFW, incest, or beastiality/zoophilia.

003. NSFW Policy
No pornography or hard (explicit) NSFW is allowed in any part of our community; this includes writing, screenshots, RP, artwork, or any other medium. You may not solicit ERP in this server.
SUGGESTIVE NSFW CONTENT (tasteful pinups, covered nipnops) and discussions are allowed so long as the content is A) character or story related and B) appropriately marked and hidden behind spoiler tags.

004. The following is considered spoilers and should be posted in the spoiler channel
- Current Patch (including side stories like raids) Content until the next patch. ie. x.0 is spoilers until x.1 comes out, etc.
- Live Letters leading up to next patch or expansion.
- Any Datamined items like gear through third party tools.Items such as furnishings are not spoilers UNLESS it spoils stuff in story/side story content. (ie EX trophies)When it comes to spoilers I would always err on the side of caution. Spoiler tag anything you think would be a spoiler. And while it is posted in the spoiler channel I would still encourage spoiler tagging it just in case. People play the game at their own pace and sometimes they come into the spoiler channel before they finish. It would suck if they got spoiled on something down the line because they wanted to talk about something at the point they're at.When it comes to other media, if you're talking about major plotpoints of a piece of media, it would be best to spoiler tag it.

005. Profiles
When setting your Nickname for the server Please include your OOC preferred and your character's name. If you like to be preferred by your character's name then just the IC name is fine. This is so we know who you are in game. DO NOT include your World server in your nickname. It just adds a lot of clutter.Server profiles are subject to all the rules listed here.

006. No AI
Under no circumstances is anything generated with AI allowed in our server. This includes AI-generated images, AI-generated writing like ChatGPT and CharacterAI bots etc.

007. Blocking/Ignoring Moderators
It makes our jobs harder if you do, so if we find you have more than one mod/admin blocked or ignored you'll be removed.

XXX. Rules are Fluid
Rules will be added as needed. Don't be the reason that a new rule has to be implemented.

RP Ettiquette
AKA the RP guidelines

001. Tone & Lore compliance
In order to facilitate a unified narrative framework within our community, it is necessary to ensure that everyone is operating on the same page. Jewel of the Desert is a lore-abiding/lore-compliant, low-powered RP community.Keep in mind that we are all background characters in a bigger story. We approach play in a realistic manner so that challenges faced are handled through lore-abiding means. This allows characters the chance to grow without having experiences negated by characters who push the suspension of disbelief beyond maintainable boundaries due to their abilities, what they are, or where they come from.> Extraordinary characters, including but not limited to fantastical or supernatural beings (such as voidsent, sin eaters, nightkin/vampires, and fae) and those with significant ties to them, Warriors of Light, androids and other constructs, and characters with notable ties to other worlds or Shards are not allowed.Player Characters who participate in human trafficking/slave trade are not welcome in our space.002. Consent, Assent, & YouRoleplay is a collaborative hobby, and in the spirit of collaboration all writers utilizing this space should treat each other respectfully and as equals. Try to keep IC and OOC separate. Our characters are not us, and we are not our characters. Things said and done IC must never be taken as OOC fact and vice versa. Should you feel that you are being unfairly retaliated against due to OOC sentiments over something your character has done you can reach out to the moderation team.> On Assent In-character actions can and will lead to consequences. By participating in this space, you acknowledge that your character may have proportional consequences leveraged against them by other characters and/or the environment in a scenario controlled by one or more DMs. This may include violence depending on the circumstances, though extreme instances should still be cleared with involved players; your character can throw a punch at another for mouthing off at a bar, but you should still ask the other player if it’s okay to break their character’s arm during an interrogation.> On Consent We will not discourage dark and heavy themes in this server. Heavy themes in the course of our RP including but not limited to systemic violence, drug/alcohol use and abuse, and other themes consistent with organized crime & capitalism. However, not all writers always have the energy or desire to engage with these themes or topics which may come up in RP or through character backstories. If you would put a content warning on something before posting it in the server, you should ask other players involved in a scene permission before including it in a scene.

003. God Modding & Metagaming
Do not do either. 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.004. Living WorldIn line with the above, interactions that exist in a public space’s public channels, such as /say chat at an event or in the open world, should be considered fair game for other roleplayers to respond to even if they are not directly engaged with your character. If you would like a conversation to remain private, you are encouraged to use private channels such as /party or /tell.However, if you are experiencing a problem with someone overstepping established boundaries repeatedly. Please contact our moderation team for assistance.

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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

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!

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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!

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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!

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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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The Tusk

Known for their Gyr Abanian & Thavnarian Cuisine, The Tusk offers some lovely festival snacks and appetizers to satisfy you all night long! Or perhaps, if you're feeling adventurous, you could try their dragon curry challenge..?

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Item #1: Hannish Silks

(sponsored by Creuset! )

Fine collection of Hannish silks in a variety of patterns and colors..The patterns appear to be handsewn and weaved...They are sure to capture the attention of many. It even comes with a little sewing repair kit that can fit in a small bag.

starting bid : 250k gil

Item #2: Antique sword

(sponsored by Nadir Smithing)

A Gyr Abanian Gold Tone Sword Set with two hand-cut jewel stones set into the sheathe. It's decorative and also deadly... It's sharpened to a very -very- dangerous amount.

starting bid : 350k gil

Item #3: Ishgardian Wine Glasses

(sponsored by House Chevallier )

Wine Set complete with ornate glasses and decanter. It also comes with two bottles of wine. One Ishgardian Red aged sixty years that is very dry and one One White that is moderately sweet aged twenty years.

starting bid : 175k gil

Item #4: Flowers?

(sponsored by Creuset! )

Silk Flower Arrangement. They never wither. They are always beautiful and everlasting like the love in your heart.

starting bid : 100k gil

Item #5 Sweet♥Beans Arrangement

(sponsored by Sweet♥Beans | Creuset! )

Silk Flower & Chocolate Covered Strawberry Arrangement. A bonus is a free consultation with Sweet♥Beans only and lead pastry and soon to be dessert chef for any sweet things you might need.

starting bid : 75k gil

Item #6: Hingan Triptych

(sponsored by an anonymous donation)

Hand-painted with homemade pigments...They are quite large and sold as a trio. There is a small thank you card against them written in both common and hingan.

starting bid : 100k gil

Item #7: The Secret Admirer Set

(sponsored by Secret Star Services )

Words are just as romantic as any gift, and with this set you can serenade your love (or crush) with the power of the written word!It includes
- 1 fountain pen. Both the outside of the pen and the nib itself are made of gold, with the outside carved with an arrow design. It uses a lever to fill the pen so you never need to dip it! It also comes with a loop to allow for a chain to wear like a necklace
- 1 bottle of high quality black ink
- 1 pencil that matches the design of the fountain pen. Both come in an intricate black & gold box
- 1 intricately designed brass handle, able to switch between different seal designs. The seal currently attached is that of an Azeyma's rose.
- 2 sticks of high quality red wax, and one stick of high quality pink wax

starting bid : 150k gil

Item #8: Blooming Scarf

(sponsored by Sheartail Textiles)

A one of a kind scarf that is hand-crafted and hand-painted, created pure Habotai Light Silk that is semi-transparent, delicate and a touch glossy. The scarf is painted with pink flowers of magnolia, hibiscus, roses and cherry blossoms on a dark blue background with a decorated crescent moon for that magical touch this season. Hand washing only. Iron on the lowest temperature.(( Inspired by MinkuLUL on Etsy ))

starting bid : 200k gil

Item #9: Aetherial Cufflinks

(sponsored by an anonymous donation)

Antique cufflinks. A floral pattern engraved in manasilver and accented with diamonds (approx. total weight 0.12 carat). Provenance: Early-mid 6th Astral Era, recovered from Eastern Thanalan, possibly Belah’dian in origin. Aetheroconductivity confirmed by the Sharlayan Confluence.

starting bid : 250k gil

Item #10: Hand-painted Deck

(sponsored by an anonymous donation)

For those who gamble with their love!Includes two sets of 52 playing cards plus two jokers, each one hand painted and designed with a floral theme in mind, and are both complimentary to the other. All of this in a porcelain box with a compartment for both decks.

starting bid : 100k gil

Item #11: Floral Necklace

(sponsored by The Sphene Consortium)

Lovingly crafted by some of the Sphene Consortium's master goldsmiths, this floral necklace is sure to be a showstopper piece for any person who happens to win it.Each petal colored with shimmering shades of pastel enamels, this pretty pendant presents a handful of flowers--two centered with natural pearls--that connect to a pearl accented bail and suspends from an 18-inch chain. For a lovely bit of motion, three pearls dangle below.

starting bid : 275k gil

Item #12: Cocktail Shaker Set

(sponsored by The Cloak & Dagger )

What is Valentione without some drinks to accompany the romantic preparations!Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party with your family, entertaining friends in your home bar, making your lover a nice drink, or just enjoy sipping on a margarita or daiquiri after work, shake and create icy cocktails in this unique crystallized set!Includes:
- One see through shaker made of crystal glass
- dehydrated rolanberries, rose petals & hips, Apple, Strawberries, & hibiscus alongside several detailed recipes to create delicious seasonal drinks!
- Two martini glasses made of crystal glass topped with a gold trim.

starting bid : 75k gil

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