The Dragonsong War's end marks a prosperous era of peace and reformation. However, it does not come without causalities. This goes beyond the literal.
A complete upheaval of the Status Quo has been called into question. For good reason. As such, people have felt utterly displaced. They might feel as though they know nothing anymore.During such trying times, community is more important than ever. People have been needlessly judged on the foundation of false faith; the bridge between the commonfolk and nobles is being built; and many of former soldiers are wanting to still aid where they can. This is the space we wish to falicate. Not just for our brothers and sisters of Ishgard — but as a safe space for those for varying walks of life. Grounding to those lost.

We pray that The Caliburn offers the community, open knowledge, and respite you need.

The Caliburn is an always-open, Venue and Roleplay location. One does not need to wait for us to be open and present for people to use the location. We wish to facilitate over world writing — with our venue openings being a means to get the word out that we're available to be a space for others, under the lore of our location. Staff members during openings with have a "looking for meld" symbol next to their names.

We are a console-friendly venue! You will never need any extra programs in order to enjoy what we've created. As long as you can read and write, you're welcome!

Guidelines and Expectations

Out-of-character guidelines are firm. These are expected to be followed, whether or not you choose to read them. Actions will be taken during times things are brought to our attention — even on nights we were not promoting. Please read them carefully, and do not be afraid to ask for clarification.

  • All participants must be at least 18, playing original characters who are also 18 years or older. This is a location that sells alcohol and is open to handling dark fantasy topics. If we find that you are lying about your age — you will be permanently banned. Regardless of when you age back in. Do not engage with unrestricted adult strangers online, children.

  • Consent is not optional. You are to respect the boundaries of other players. If you are also unsure, you are encouraged to ask. If two or more players are engaging in a scene the room is not comfortable with, please bring it to party chat or tells.

  • This is an IC/OOC high separation space. If someone isn't offering information about themselves as a player to you, don't ask for it.

  • Unless in character, please hide sheathed weapons before entering. This helps to prevent instance congestion and speeds load times for other guests. We understand that some players are combat orientated.

  • Similarly, minions are allowed only if they exist in character, such as if your character has a service animal following them around, or has a familiar/automaton. Otherwise, please dismiss them to reduce load clutter and allow more space for guests.

  • As we are intended to be an immersive venue, try to keep OOC chatting in public chat channels to a minimum and ensure that it is clearly demarcated using brackets/an OOC tag, or similar indication. Due to the limited range on /say, guests are permitted to use /yell sparingly when communicating with others from across the venue on promotional nights. Shout is reserved for staff on these nights as well.

  • Scenes that are more graphic in nature — be that erotica or intense violence — are not allowed in public channels while on the main floors. Scenes of that nature must be contained to empty side rooms: or, in leu of that, restricted to party and tell chat. What consenting players do in the privacy of their own party chat/tells/DMs is not our business. Side rooms occupied by players engaged in a scene by themselves (or with consenting third parties) are similarly to be respected.

  • IC fights are permitted but be aware staff has the right to ask engagers to quit or relocate. Otherwise, they were be thrown out of the premises. This does not equal to OOC banning unless OOC boundaries are crossed.

General Services

Food and Drink

We at the Caliburn wish to take some of the burden of Coerthas' harsh change in weather by providing the most basic of aid to our fellow man. As such, prices are always negotiable. In addition, many of our folks come from all walks of life — so if you are in need of something that reminds you more of home? Perhaps wish to offer suggestions of your own to the menu? You are more than welcome to do so!

Caliburn Library

Knowledge is empowering. However, we pride ourselves on more than just what the scholastriate(? look up the name) offers. We do not wish to repeat the mistake of obscured information, and encourage our patrons to research as much to their heart's desire. We offer a wide range of literature — both fiction and nonfiction.

Divination

We are lucky to have the Astrologians willing to share their knowledge with our astrologists. We also know that these times are unsure for many of us — and that guidance is needed. Something to let you open your eyes, some of our more spiritual practitioners in magic have become adept in the cards : and they are also willing to lend their time and services to those who need it.

Readings are one of the only services players have to pay for from staff : as the characters are being played by people using their IRL tarot decks / skills. Visitors may ask for readings outside the staff-open nights — but the reader reserves the right to turn the visitor down.

Room and Board

Now that Ishgard has opened its borders and joined the Eorzean Alliance — it is more important than ever that services such as inn rooms are provided. As lovely as Cloud Nine and the Forgotten Knight are, it seems irresponsible to place all the burden of help on one location. If you need to spend the night, or more, speak to one of our staff members. We will be able to give you your space.

Martial Needs

Many of our patrons have varying backgrounds in combat — from guards, to knights, to dragoons, medics, and even other adventuring types. As such, we offer services for those who need it. Specifically, repair/crafting of blades or plate, as well as an apothecary for those needing medical attention.

Specialized Rooms

If you need a specific service ( as we have had a lovely branch of Dravanian moogles wishing to aid us in mailing recently ) — or perhaps a more private location to hold some of your conversations? We offer alternative spaces to fit a variety of needs.

Our venue has specialized rooms : most of which do not need to be asked for permission to use. Simply understand that entering a room may give way for other characters to act accordingly, depending on where you go.

Reading Prices

Reading TypePricing
Single Card15,000 gil
Three Card Spread40,000 gil
Coerthan ( Celtic ) Cross125,000 gil
Clarifier Card*5,000 gil per

*A clarifier card is an extra, additional card that is drawn to help further explain – or clarify – the meaning of a card you've already drawn.