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Spiral's Mission
As a roleplaying community, Spiral aims to foster a mature, thoughtful environment for sharing narratives that develop as characters interface with each other and story-driven events.
In-character, Spiral focuses on providing assistance with humanitarian efforts through their resources in both a combat and diplomatic capacity. However, with this ability the company also handles a great deal of responsibility, and our events aim to place ample weight upon the actions of our members and reflecting them in narrative consequence.
Character development, emotional depth, and a sensitivity towards different perspectives can be expected from our main events, as well as lighter, gentler social RP.Out of character, we are a social group who like to foster a fun and relaxed space. While we often tackle very serious and dark subject matters within our stories, we like to take things easy outside of our writing.Adventure, intrigue, and character exploration awaits you in Spiral!
A Sanctuary for the Weary...
The Owl House serves as Spiral’s homebase, and is used as a guise for those uninitiated to protect and fund its missions.
The Owl House is available for roleplay for both FC members and guests alike; As part of Spiral’s public facade, the House operates as a sanctuary, and welcomes all those who wish to visit.The infirmary and beds available within the Owl House operate under one simple rule: Those in need will receive treatment, and are welcome to rest as long as necessary, no questions asked.The Back Rooms contain well over a dozen specialized venues for visitors and residents to enjoy at their leisure, such as the library, the balcony, or the sento.
Come visit us at Shirogane, Ward 11 Plot 31
ABOUT SPIRAL
"Hardship and our world’s wretched underbelly await those who join this cause."
Behind The Mask: Spiral's Mission
"You cannot do this alone. We cannot do this alone."
In Character:
Spiral is a secret organization that operates under the guise of the Owl House. At the core of its mission lies the protection of all those disenfranchised and mistreated who cannot defend themselves — from freeing those enslaved from their persecutors to dismantling corrupt institutions that prey on the destitute.Corruption often infects the governance of societies all across Etheirys; Laws are easily wielded by the malevolent as tools to protect their own while furthering others' oppression. Spiral's members must accept that justice cannot coexist with obedience to those whose wealth and power transform these laws and rulings into wicked chains.
Out of Character:
Spiral missions are roleplay heavy events for our FC members centered around a darker, character-driven narrative that tests both the morale and resolve of those present. Its members face the consequences of every failure, and savor each victory. Nothing is assured in Spiral's line of work.
Assumptions are challenged in the living, complicated world Spiral grapples with. The characters they meet are provided depth, and a sense of groundedness; The world does not revolve around Spiral, and wantonly interfering in the lives of others may have serious repercussions.
Tough decisions may be required during missions, and the reverberations of each are often felt long after.Main story events utilize a custom-made Skill System, which combines tabletop elements with the in-game setting for an exciting and player-focused experience that represents in-character abilities. The system curates character sheets to ensure quality and fairness, and aims to conceptualize one's character first and rolling dice second. Spiral prefers to avoid power-gaming, and encourages players to create the character they want, and not one the game demands.
(Note: Spiral is an in-character organization that operates separately from their public mask, the Owl House.
Only official Spiral business will be recognized by Spiral members, and metagaming Spiral's existence will not be accepted in-character without approval or communication.)
Owl House Staff
Dareio Baudin
Positions: Infirmary Lead (Day Shift), House Psychiatrist, Pocket MagicianThe House Infirmary's day shift lead greets guests with a bright smile and warm eyes. Mild-mannered and gentle of heart, there is never a concern too small nor task too big for Dareio when it comes to matters of health and mind. At present and for time eternal, he is trying so hard to make sure everyone in the staff gets 8 hours of sleep a night and eats 3 meals a day, which will always be a losing battle but props to him for trying.
Fal Rajhiri
Positions: Infiltration Lead, Bar Manager, Professional FirebrandWhether he’s working hard, or hardly working, Fal can often be found skulking around the backstreets of Ul’dah, when he isn’t preoccupied mixing drinks, or entertaining guests at the Owl House. From the Far East, to his native Thavnair, Fal is well-acquainted with the shady corners and back alleys of Eorzea’s city-states, and despite his boisterous, carefree disposition, Fal can blend into a crowd just as easily as he stands out, both on and off the stage; You probably haven’t heard of his band, Sabre, but he’ll ask you anyway.
Tseren Khasar
Positions: Veteran Tactician, Intelligence Analyst, Field StrategistA languid and relaxed man known for his sharp-edged grins and congenial warmth, Tseren Khasar has dedicated the large majority of his life to the defense of others. Once a long-serving tactician in the liberation wars, now he lends his expertise in service of Spiral's humanitarian efforts and tactical operations. A bold-spirited man with a clever wit and plentiful smiles, Tseren has an endlessly soft heart for any of his many friends, and he will sacrifice much for any stranger in need.
Positions: Head Engineer, R&D Lead, Logistics WizardJovial and slightly neurotic, X'khira is always on the forefront of social engagements, though she can be a bit daft in conversation. As the lead researcher and head magitek engineer of the Owl House she handles everything from broken taps to developing cutting edge technology on the company's behalf, as well as acting procurement specialist with her many business associates around the Star. WARNING! Do not give the scientist coffee!
Positions: Proprietress, Head Chef, HealerKind-hearted and empathetic, Kirei is eager to hear the stories of guests that come and go from the Owl House. Her gentle nature aids well when getting to know patrons, and she genuinely cares for all souls she meets along her path. She's very happy to give tarot readings to any who ask, all the while providing council, advice, and encouragement to Owl House guests and staff.
Donovan Chambers
Positions: Researcher, Healer, Part-Time BartenderQuick-witted and possessing a discerning gaze, Donovan lives to ensure that both guests & workers within The Owl House are well looked after. Though his at times uncouth demeanor and blasé attitude gives him some distance, he tries to put it to good use entertaining behind the bar, or providing a soundboard lacking judgement for the woes of those that enter The Owl House. Whether it's in needing a stiff drink, a wound mended, or an arcane tome deciphered, Donovan will lend a hand and a few mostly supportive words.
Sokeo Heiden
Positions: Chief Alchemist, Infirmary Lead (Night Shift), Server (Reluctant)The House infirmary's night shift lead greets guests with a wan smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. Dour in temperament, this hyur nonetheless treats each guest in his care with the same concern he would have for his own lifesblood. When the hospitality of the House is particularly pressed, Sokeo is known to find himself conscripted into service, ferrying drinks and meals to and fro - a task he carries out with aplomb, if not enthusiasm.
Spiral Roll System
Spiral uses a d20 roll system created with ease and versatility in mind, capable of tailoring to your character’s specific talents and skillsets, and for players with different levels of tabletop RPG experience.
1. Choose an Archetype.
All characters begin with 60 Endurance and an archetype of their choosing; Each archetype has different mitigation and resistance scores. Even if an archetype specifies which skills, abilities, and/or traits are required, you will still need to spend a number of points on the aforementioned skills, abilities, and/or traits to gain them.
2. Point Allocation.
Characters receive 40 points to spend on combat skills, abilities, and/or traits, and 10 points to spend on non-combat abilities. Spiral characters may spend combat points to gain non-combat points at a 2:1 ratio.
3. Point Spending.
Skills are split into three categories: Might, Finesse & Mind, which each have three tiers. The cost to acquire any skill, trait, or ability within each category is equal to the tier it is found in.
(Example: To gain an ability in Might Tier 3, you must spend 3 points to gain it.)
4. Skills.
Every time you purchase a skill rank, you gain +5 to rolls with that skill, up to 3 ranks. Rolling a skill is always a [Major] action, unless the GM specifies otherwise.
(Example: Spending two points on the skill Athletics will give you a +10 bonus to that roll. Spending three points on the skill Combat Magicks will give you a +15 to that roll.)
5. Abilities.
Each ability is explained within the document provided upon joining, and typically represents an enhanced application of a skill, be it Might, Finesse, or Mind.
(Abilities do not need extra point spending like skills to gain bonuses to rolls, unless specified by the specific ability or tier.)
6. Traits.
Traits are passive additions to a player’s build that can grant buffs, additions to actions and reactions, conditional mechanics, and so on.
(Traits do not need extra point spending like Skills to gain bonuses to rolls, unless specified by the specific trait or tier.)
7. Flaws.
Flaws are an opportunity for players to express their character’s unique challenges in a way that’s reflected on their character sheet. These can reflect a variety of circumstances, and may even confer some benefits in limited circumstances. These can be negotiated with the officers during sheet creation, but the expectation is that flaws are predominantly negative
Apply To Join Spiral
Recruitment: Open
DISCLAIMER, PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION!Spiral’s main mission stories may contain dark themes and elements that may be tense or uncomfortable to some of our players. This includes, though is not limited to: NPC death and grave injury, loss, poverty, social issues such as racial and class tension, human trafficking, forceful imprisonment, and the consequence of systemic human suffering. There may also be other mature content, to which end the DM will provide a text warning in advance in mission posting for members to review. We encourage anyone to ask further questions if they have any concerns about potential content so they are fully informed before committing to a given event.
While we are extremely diligent in ensuring our stories never cross the boundaries of our players, we do touch on darker themes due to the nature of the stories we wish to tell. We will never emote or describe child abuse, sexual abuse, or gratuitous depictions of gore.
Our goal is to use these themes to give our stories weight, never for shock value.We ask that all potential applicants understand that Spiral may touch upon these themes before submitting an application.
Out of Character: We are looking for roleplayers who enjoy writing elaborate stories wherein they see their characters develop, learn, and grow from the events and interactions provided. Hanging out OOC, and running in-game content is not mandatory, but we do enjoy spending time with one another!Should your application be accepted, you will be contacted via Discord for a brief OOC interview, and to schedule an IC interview. If both the OOC and IC interviews go well, you will receive an invite to the Spiral Discord, and in-game FC/CWLS.
In Character: For Spiral recruitment, your character will be scouted (either on purpose, or by happenstance) and interviewed by a Spiral Officer. Information listed in your submitted application may be used in creating content tailored to your character's interview, setting the tone of RP, and substantiating your character's cause for joining Spiral. You will be contacted after your application is reviewed to set a date, time, and setting for the interview.
Spiral Contact Information:
Discord / In-GameClockworkMonarch / Dareio Baudin
Nyarlsbarkley / X'khira Ndai
FairyKnight / Tseren Khasar
Felniirin / Fal Rajhiri
Please contact us if you have any questions about your application, or about the Spiral Free Company.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does Spiral categorize their RP?Spiral is a roleplay heavy Free Company that is LGBTQ+ friendly. Our members tend to post 1-2 paragraphs on average. While OOC (Out Of Character) Spiral is laid back, we take our writing, characters, and stories seriously. If you're looking for a casual approach to RP for your Free Company, Spiral will not be a good fit for you.
(With that said, Spiral members will not face consequences for missing out on a main story event. We understand OOC matters always come first.)------------------------------ ❀ ------------------------------2. How does Spiral characterize the tone of its RP as ‘dark’?Categorically, the tone of Spiral's RP may be considered ‘dark’ due to its grounded view on conflict and human nature. That being said, Spiral does not tend toward gratuitous violence, nor do we care to indulge in human suffering; Instead, we do not pull punches when making statements regarding the consequences of war, poverty, illness, corruption, etc.
We aim to tell mature stories, but do not add over-the-top themes for shock value, or for 'maturity's sake'.
With this in mind, the balance of narrative themes is important to us, and we strive to supplement our darker subject matter with more lighthearted, easy-going content, socials, and side quests.Expect to be challenged by what you see. Do not expect player characters to suffer undue trauma.
We're here to explore themes, not impose them on you.------------------------------ ❀ ------------------------------3. Does Spiral accept new players to FFXIV? I just started the game!We ask that all characters who apply to Spiral have at least caught up to the 'Shadowbringers' expansion before applying.------------------------------ ❀ ------------------------------4. Are the 'Owl House' and 'Spiral' separate FC's?No.Due to the nature of Spiral Missions, Spiral endeavors to remain a secret organization out of the public eye (in character). The Owl House is Spiral's public 'front', both for safety, and for extra funding for their missions.------------------------------ ❀ ------------------------------5. How often do you have events?We have our Spiral Main Story Mission bi-weekly on Saturdays (4:00pm PST / 7:00pm EST).
Our Main events tend to run approximately 5-7 hours on average.
Social RP, side quests, and other events take place at the FC house on a weekly to bi-weekly basis, and all members are encouraged to join (or host!) ongoing RP scenes at the Owl House.------------------------------ ❀ ------------------------------6. Is Spiral strict about following lore?Yes and no.Spiral believes, first and foremost, that RP is meant to be a fun hobby. As long as your character is well thought-out in concept and execution, we are willing to accept characters that may be considered ‘lore bending’ or ‘lore exploratory’. With that said, we have to balance the individual creativity of a writer with our own FC’s narrative continuity, tone, and direction. In addition, we have the storylines of ~20 characters to consider, and if a character concept raises too many questions, or risks taking away from RP rather than adding to it, your character may not fit in with Spiral.Extreme concepts that outright violate basic conventions of lore and FFXIV RP norms (Rogue Ascians, Padjals, canon characters, the Warrior of Light/Darkness, etc.), are prime examples of what is not allowed. We endeavor to be open minded, and want to have a wide cast of interesting characters, but we also have to safeguard the contributions of our members and prevent their overshadowing.With that said, you can always still submit an application and see where it goes! There is no harm in trying, and you can always reach out to one of the officers if you have any questions, comments, or concerns (Discord IDs are listed on the Carrd’s application page).------------------------------ ❀ ------------------------------7. I'm completely new to RP and want to try it out. Can I still submit an application?Of course. We would be more than happy to have those that are new to RP join Spiral! We take pride in being a positive first experience within the wider FFXIV RP community. In addition, we are more than happy to teach newcomers about RP, FFXIV, writing, etc.We only ask that you have a solid grasp on grammar and spelling, narrative structure, and an overall understanding of how online communities function.