Shattered Anvil
FFXIV RP FC
Welcome to the Shattered Anvil: a home for the homeless, a salve for the broken-hearted, and a place for those with adventure in their hearts to shine brighter than they ever dreamed they could.Here you will find a motley crew of artisans and crafters, peddling their wares . . . sword-hands and mages willing to dive into the depths for exciting finds . . . researchers unearthing ruinous secrets . . . and soldiers and shield bearers fighting to protect them all.Here we deal in storytelling with mature themes in a safe environment, all tackling true to life emotions, solid character development, and heartfelt growth. For yourself, and those your stories touch.And here, at the heart of Shattered Anvil, you will join the greatest found-family you could ever know.Bring your brush, your needle, your hammer or your stave . . . and stay a while.
“Close friends are truly life's treasures. Sometimes they know us better than we know ourselves. With gentle honesty, they are there to guide and support us, to share our laughter and our tears. Their presence reminds us that we are never really alone.”
― Vincent van Gogh
OOC:
No one is an island, do your best to ask your company mates if you have something that could use their help.Please separate your IC and OOC interactions. Just because your character may have a conflict doesn't mean we aren't still all friends.Respect and tolerance. Everyone comes from somewhere and walks their own path. We will not tolerate bigoted, racists, homophobic or otherwise hurtful and hateful behavior.Be excellent to each other.
Who are we....
Shattered Anvil is an adult operated, neutral good setting with perhaps a dark secret at its core. We operate as a sanctuary or safehouse for those in need of aid or perhaps even on the run. Whether you have escaped a bad situation, are searching for respite from the void or would simply like to spread good will you will find a home here.We are all looking for a place that lends to freedom to tell the stories we want to tell and hear yours as well. Where collaborative writing and consent are paramount, a community focused on civilian+ members and their day-to-day life, with a sprinkling of odd adventures, where no one is the main character.As a group we're seeking like minded individuals who would like to grow in such a place, an **inclusive, mature 18+, friendly **environment where we are all able to tell stories and build lasting bonds. We're pretty west coast/late night friendly.While we focus more on slice of life interactions the door is open for field operations as well as general intrigue. Everyone is welcome to pitch their own stories whether they weave into the company plot, or focus on their character’s personal prerogative.Shattered Anvil is a lore viable setting. We’re pretty good about suspending or bending the rules a little. We want everyone to be creative and have fun.
Rules
Content warnings for group activitiesWe want you to have the freedom to tell the story you want. You are allowed to explore dark, mature and adult themes. We only ask that you drop a warning for extreme content to ensure that no one walks into an uncomfortable situation unexpectedly.Be active, be approachable.With roleplay you can only ever get what you put in. Wallflowering and constant lamping won't get you anywhere as far as character growth or IC connections, those are a two way street. We need each other to tell our stories in this format. Do your best to make events and even ask around for your own pop-up rp if the mood might strike you.Make your voice heard.Tell us how you feel. Is there a way we can make this a more ideal place? moogle-mail , ideas-and-suggestions and my own DMs are all appropriate places to drop ideas or concerns.Prioritize real life.Do not push yourself to participate. This is a hobby, not a job. Should you have obligations outside of the game, community, or even just need a mental health day please see to them. We'll still be here for you when you come back
Consent is still king.If a scene begins to veer into uncomfortable territory, please feel free to speak up. You are your own advocate. Talk to your fellow members to either right the ship or simply vanish into the night. You are always allowed to say No, it is a complete sentence.Please have funNote: These guidelines and rules are living documentation. They are subject to change as necessary. That said, it will not be at a whim, Any amendments will be weighed with proper respect.
Program
Event times will usually start between the hours of
7-8pm MST,6-7pm PST, 8-9pm CST.We aim to have 3-4 events each week.Members are encouraged to run events whenever suits them by scheduling an event in discord, or with friends. Please be mindful of events already posted when adding your event.Guests and friends are more then welcome to join for RP events.Schedule is subject to change, please sign up for events via discord.
Have an event/story you want to run? Let us know, we would love to help facilitate that.
Stories
We encourage community members to take part in storytelling.
If you have a plot you want to run, a story you want to tell, an adventure big or small, we want to give you the space and friends to tell it with.
Atonement
CW/TW : Cannibalism, Violence, Blood, Gor, Language, Nudity, absolute mind fuckery.You find a piece of old parchment paper with words scrawled on it. "please break the curse before it's too late. I was young and I didnt know what I was agreeing to." It is signed at the bottom simply Avlynn.Nothing is ever what it seems.
Make amends for the past, but watch your step lest you stumble and fall.Remember to keep your friends close.No one is safe.“Dreams are an insight into our psychology: they are what we are, but stripped of the conventions and norms of psychology, and the rules of the physical world”
-Belsebub
Coffers of Ul'dah
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