The "Owl House" is the name of Spiral's home base, and acts as the guise Spiral wears for the public, to protect and fund their secret missions.The Owl House is built as a center of roleplay, containing a Sparring room for duels, a Balcony for stargazing and aetheric studies, a Library, Sento... and much more.
As a part of Spiral's public façade, we provide a sanctuary for Adventurers of all kinds that runs day and night, and we welcome all guests.

In Character:

Spiral is a secret organization that operates within the Owl House. It is united under one common cause: to dismantle evil enterprises that plague Eorzea surreptitiously. Whether it be warmongers awaiting opportunity or slavers exploiting the forgotten, Spiral members seek to thwart those who cause harm to the innocent. They are no paragons of convenient virtue bound by platitudes. Spiral members understand the law is oft a tool of the corrupt and wicked, and they will cross moral boundaries to see their foes defeated.Spiral's main enemy is a slaver organization that goes by Echion. A lethal and infamous group that works underground, they remain subtle enough to fly under the radar of Grand Companies, but wield enough power to have hands in all corners of the star.Before Spiral's founding, its first members received letters from a mysterious figure named "Hiroya". He wrote as one privy to many secrets, and seemed to know much about the lives and actions of those that received his letter. He encouraged the recipients to find one another and band together, and see them oppose their accursed, quiet oppressors.Little is known about Hiroya save his ostensible pseudonym, and his own motives are likewise an enigma. He has pledged his support to Spiral; with his vast knowledge and wealth at Spiral's disposal, he could be an important asset for furthering Spiral's ultimate goal: ending Echion's slavery for good. A mammoth task, akin to a fantasy.Betting on faith, they could not squander such an opportunity.

Out Of Character:

Spiral missions are HEAVY private roleplay events for Free Company members centered around a darker character-driven narrative that tests morale and resolve. 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 entering the lives of others can have serious repercussions.Tough decisions are constantly made during missions, and the reverberations of each are often felt long after.

Main events utilize a custom-made Skill System, meshing common tabletop concepts with the straightforward setting of MMORPG's to make for an exciting experience that represents in-character abilities. The system curates character sheets to ensure quality and fairness, and aims for it to be a method of conceptualizing one's character first and rolling dice second. Spiral avoids power-gaming, and encourages players to create the character they want, 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.)

Tucked Away, Warm and Safe

Those who visit will find the staff have open ears and minds, and a passion to aid others. The Owl House infirmary and beds operate under a simple rule: No questions asked. Those in need will receive treatment, and are welcome to rest as long as they need.The bar and kitchen boast quality menus to sate and soothe, with a stage to entertain with cabarets open to the general public.

Peruse Beyond the Surface, and Explore

Within the Owl House are The Back Rooms, containing well over a dozen specialized venues for visitors and residents to enjoy at their leisure.Visitors can set their minds on the extensive selection of The Library to discover new knowledge, let daydreams wander as they gaze peacefully from The Balcony, or soak away aches and converse among friends in the Sento.Highly diverse and of impeccable quality, The Owl House's Back Rooms are a point of pride to our dedicated employees who labour to keep them ready for your stay.

The Owl House will be hosting... Karaoke Night!!Come over and party with the Owl House, and sing your heart out!Guests are welcome to sign up for Karaoke near the Owl House Stage, while our Bar and Restaurant are open.Karaoke sign-ups will remain open until the end of the event.

OOC: To sign up for Karaoke, please prepare a Youtube link to the song you would like to perform. Then approach / tell our Karaoke host your link and name to get on the song list!

❀ Owl House Public Event Rules ❀

❀ Karaoke Etiquette and Rules ❀

- Combat is not allowed in the main house during public events.- Please respect the IC (In-character) and OOC (out-of-character) line, and be mindful of others in shared RP spaces.- Do not Godmode.- Do not create drama and conflict IC, or OOC.- ERP (Erotic Roleplay) is not allowed in Owl House public RP spaces. This includes all private rooms.- If you are ever in an uncomfortable situation during a public event, please contact a Owl House FC member immediately for protection and support.

- Please refrain from picking songs that go over six minutes in length.- Guests may perform more than one Karaoke song during Owl House events, but we ask that you give others a chance to perform their songs before you queue up again!(Example: If you've just finished performing your first song and want to queue up a second song choice, your next song will be slotted in at the end of the current Karaoke list.)- Some of our Karaoke singers only use /songbird while performing. Others have full emotes prepared for their Karaoke songs. Either or is completely acceptable during Karaoke Night at the Owl House!- Please refrain from overly negative commentary on song choices and performances, whether IC or OOC. We're here to have a good time!

• Meals and Snacks

• Beverages

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.

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.

• Karuis Leroux

Positions: Bartender, Alchemist, Performer, Server.This, that, and a bit of everything, Karuis is a compassionate, easy going, and driven Rava who does their best to fill in whatever rolls are needed by both their fellow staff members and the patrons of The Owl House. Typically this involves mixing drinks, brewing potions, serving tables, commanding the stage, assisting in healing the weary guest, and whatever else may be asked of them in aiding all within the Owl House.

Kazuo Ikaragi

Positions: Server, Bartender, Security, Swag SpecialistRowdy, excitable and bursting with confidence. He'll often go out of his way to make sure the reclusive types are enjoying themselves, though respectfully knowing when his boisterous demeanor might be too much to handle. Kazuo lives for the thrill, whether it be toppling large beasts or indulging in far too many drinks with some friends. You'd be hard-pressed to experience a dull moment around him.

Shizuko Ikaragi

Positions: Cook, Potential Hostess, EngineerA soft-spoken and polite Hyur with a knack for anything related to engineering. While she may be lacking confidence in herself, it's been noted that despite her shyness she's been trying to help those staying at the Owl House whenever she can. When she isn't drowning in her own nervousness, she is usually hidden away with a book or tediously tinkering with her next gadget.

• Ohni

Positions: CombatBorn of the ancient Keeper clans, Ohni is a wild and undisciplined warrior. Rarely seen during open hours of the Owl House, the shy and tiny Miqo'te girl keeps mainly to herself. Her scar marks a grave betrayal and banishment from her clan. While she never wishes to be alone, she always wishes to be left alone.

Kiryu Zetsu

Positions: Security, Combat Specialist, CaretakerA man of many skills, Kiryu is a wild card Mercenary with plenty of time under his belt. A longtime friend of Kirei and Karu, he works as primarily security in the Owl House alongside being a well trusted caretaker. While not the best talker, his fists do the louder talking as he is a self proclaimed 'built to take hits' frontline fighter. While a quiet man who keeps to himself, he is highly dedicated to protecting his fellow man in the company. When he isn't working in the area, he is more often at home tending to his family or being a courier to the Postmoogles. He can be found relaxing in the Quicksands on a particular barrel. It is quite easy to spot him given his taller stature of six feet tall and the fact he is more than often, if always armed to the teeth with weapons.

Zinnia Dotharl

Positions: Physician, Scientist, Tinkerer, SecurityIt's quite easy to pick Zinnia from a crowd, for better or worse. Her short stature, odd mechanical joints, and warm personality make her an easy figure to remember. Originally the product of an ex-Garlean scientist's work, the alchemechanical golem has since built a life for herself piece by piece. A scholar by heart (or core, if you ask her), Zinnia often puts her impressive intellect to use for the aid of others. While she, ironically, has a mind for (and of) mechanics, she's most often found offering her services for medical needs or aetherology research. Despite her generally gentle nature, she has quite the love of sport fighting, and beyond that...the Dotharl in her name isn't just for show, and she'll remind anyone who forgets in favor of judging her by her size.

1. Choose an Archetype.

All characters begin with 60 Endurance and an archetype of their choosing, which sets their base mitigation and resistance scores. Even if an archetype specifies skills/abilities/traits you can take, you still must spend points on those skills/abilities/traits to gain them.

2. Point Allocation.

Characters receive 40 points to spend in the combat trees, and 10 points to spend on non-combat traits. Spiral characters may spend combat tree points to gain non-combat traits at a 2:1 ratio.

3. Point Spending.

The skills are split into three categories: Might, Finesse, and Mind, each of which is split into three tiers. The categories are split into three tiers each, and the cost to acquire any skill, trait, or ability 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: Kirei spends two points in the Skill Glamour, so she will receive a +10 bonus to that roll. Kirei also spends three points in the Skill Combat Magics, so she will gain a +15 to that roll.)

5. Abilities.

Abilities are explained in their description, and typically represent an enhanced application of a skill. (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.

Example Spiral Character Sheet

Out of Character: We are searching for roleplayers who find enjoyment writing elaborate stories wherein they see their characters develop, learn, and grow from events and interactions. It's a huge plus if you enjoy hanging out OOC and running in-game content, as we do so constantly!If your application is 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 Spiral.
_______________________In Character: For Spiral recruitment, your character will be scouted and interviewed by a Spiral Officer. Information listed in your submitted application will be used in creating content for 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:
saghwa
dr.vinyl
nyarlsbarkley
clockworkmonarch
akraticIn Game:
Kirei Meztli
Donovan Chambers
X'khira Ndai
Dareio Baudin
Sokeo Heiden

Please contact us if you have any questions about your application, or about the Spiral Free Company.

⭒Moogle’s Pom Souffle Pancakes⭒

An Owl House Specialty; three jiggly pancakes stacked high. with Whipped butter and Maple Syrup. These pancakes are just as fluffy as a Moogle's Pom!Topping Choices:
Rolanberry Jam, Maple Syrup, Butter, Whipped Cream, Fresh Fruit

⭒Dareio's Plate⭒

A variety of buttery Mini Puff Pastries, flaky and delicate. Pain au Chocolat, Blueberry Danish, and a Rolanberry Cream-Cheese Tart.

⭒Crab Omelette⭒

Fresh Crabmeat is delicately rolled into a soft egg omelette with roasted asparagus, served with Buttered Toast. Topped with creamy and flavorful Hollandaise Sauce.

⭒Steppe Buuz⭒

Traditional steamed Buuz straight from the Steppe.One order of Buuz = One steamed basket with six Buuz.

⭒Mandragora Bruschetta⭒

Slices of Baguette covered in diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and basil; topped with cheese and broiled.(Vegan if Requested)

⭒Hanetsuki Gyoza⭒

‘Gyoza with Wings’, Special potstickers that produce a crispy lattice coating upon grilling. Comes with vinegar soy sauce dip.

⭒Mushroom Tart with Caramelized Onion⭒

Buttery tart crust filled with pan roasted mushrooms and savory custard, topped with caramelized onions.(Vegan if requested.)

⭒Dzo Steak⭒

Grilled to perfection, we take a marbled Dzo steak and baste in herb butter as it forms a seared crust. Served with fried popoto strings and a side of roasted vegetables.

⭒Thavnairian Curry Pasta⭒

A blend of Thavnairian and Othardian culture, Udon noodles come served in a thick yellow curry, covered in popoto cream and roasted in the oven.

⭒X'Khira's Challenge⭒

A popular snack food from Tural, these chips are made out of fried corn meal, piled high with guacamole, sour cream, pull apart Birria, and five different kinds of incredibly spicy peppers!

⭒Kiryu Burger⭒

Fatty Dzo patties pressed and grilled to perfection between buttered toasted buns and crispy Bacon, along with plenty of melted cheese. Comes with a side of herb seasoned fries.

⭒Seven Hells Chocolate Layer Cake⭒

Seven layers of dark chocolate cake, ganache, and chocolate shavings. So decadent and rich, it's sinful!

⭒Hingan Ice Cream Cookie Parfait⭒

Popular in the streets Hingashi; Butter cookie crumble, layered with whipped cream, frozen custard, fresh fruit, and jam.Flavor Options:
Rolanberry, Blueberry, Mango, Macha, Chocolate

⭒Ishgardian Fruit Tart⭒

A single serving mini tart, topped with creamy custard, and a medley of fresh fruit.(Vegan if requested)

⭒Creme Brulee⭒

A steamed custard coated in a crispy, crunchy, burnt sugar coating. Crack with a spoon for ultimate satisfaction.

⭒Ifrit's / Leviathan's Demimateria⭒

An unassuming drink with a glistering gemstone within! Old Astrographer Gin mixed with freshly-juiced lime, and chilled by a sphere of ice. Whether you're thrall to the Lord of the Whorl or the Lord of the Inferno will grace you with a biting bitter or fiery tart once you spiritbond to this drink.

⭒Loveless⭒

To spare the sands, the seas, the skies, I offer thee this silent sacrifice. A fruity beverage of pomegranate liquer and raspberry schnapps, its not one to punch you in the face. Gentle juices ease you down, that you may find a measure of peace at the bottom of the glass.

⭒Gelmorran Graverobber⭒

Someone call the Necromancer, we've got another dead one! A blend of no less than six spirits finished with a mix of Dryad's Tears and Highwind Stout, this drink is bound to knock you into an early grave. But don't worry, we have a team of dedicated voidmages to get you back on your feet.

⭒Bloodpact⭒

Ooh, how sweetly the devils whisper in your ear! A delectable treat of blood orange liqueur, rum and raspberry schnapps topped with grenadine and cranberry. After a glass or two of this sanguine sin, you'll be prepared for any otherworldly deals.

⭒Rime of the Ancient Mariner⭒

What do we do with a drunken sailor? Give him another glass, obviously! A spin on a classic shipboard beverage, served as cold as Coerthas. We are not responsible for slurred shanties piercing the night's calm.

⭒The Archbishop⭒

A deep crimson libation said to be a favorite of Thordan Himself. Made only with Ishgardian wine and rum, it is a delightful little drink that undoubtedly will bring you closer to Halone.

⭒Teraflare⭒

The baleful eikon returns, with a vengeance! A fiery improvement to an old classic, as Heartwood Whiskey and bitters are mixed with a spiced syrup, made fresh each morning to ensure it kicks.

⭒Hearthfire⭒

A little something to warm the heart and soul. Better in autumn or the dead of winter, but delightful year-round, this sweet and spicy warmed cider will rekindle fond memories of home and hearth. A crown of heavy cream ensures none walk away without a white moustache.

⭒Sytrus Tower⭒

The wisdom of Ancient Allag, all in a glass! This herbal, piney cocktail carries a bearing fit for any lord, or even a scholar too busy plumbing mouldering tomes about long-dead empires. A touch of mint and orange give it a cool, pleasant zing.

⭒Sokeo Sunset⭒

Need a moment of peace? This drink is for you. An almond foam layered on a whiskey and rosemary orange concoction; Intricate yet straightforward. A mix with subtle flavors, yet has a strong punch. The presentation and taste will invoke feelings of the Hingashi sunset.

⭒Faenor's Levin⭒

If you're craving a unique shock to get you going, this mix of Anchan Tea with infused gin, Lillet blanc, violet syrup, and lemon juice will give you a much needed zing when you're low on energy. Topped with a mini cloud of Cotton Candy.

⭒Shizuko Smore⭒

This delightful sweet drink features s'mores flavors with real dark chocolate, and marshmallow fluff infused with vodka. Graham cracker crumble coats the rim, and a roasted marshmallow completes this sweet treat.

⭒High-on-Heaven⭒

DRINKING GAME: Just how far can you climb? More a game than a drink, so mind your liver! Shots of Hellbound Hannya are offered, with the goal being to see how many empty glasses you can stack on each other before knocking it over.(( Starting after your second shot, make a /random roll. Roll above 200 to successfully stack the first two glasses, and add 100 to the target goal after every shot you drink and stack. (Ex: 200 to stack the first two, 300 to stack three, ect.) To complete the challenge you must stack six glasses in total, and roll over a 750 to stack the last, and sixth wobbly shot glass.
Failing to meet the target roll will result in your stacked tower crashing down! ))

⭒Carteneau Party-Crasher⭒

Here's to another lost half-decade! This hellishly-potent concoction has its roots in absinthe, but she snaps like the angriest dragon. Consumer discretion is advised. Best for those who don't want to remember the night. Or tomorrow. Or the rest of the week. Maybe even the month.(Optional: Roll a /random. 499 and below means the character who consumed this drink will be -very- drunk for the rest of the day, no matter the tolerance level they have. 500 and above means you feel no harshly drunken effects!)

⭒Spirits⭒

⭒1000 Espinas Gold and Silver⭒⭒Mistbeard's Curse Spiced and White Rum⭒⭒Castrum-1 Vodka⭒⭒Hellsfire Cinnamon Whiskey⭒⭒Heartwood Twelveswood Whiskey⭒⭒Smilin' Jack Vylbrand Bourbon⭒⭒Old Astrographer Sharlayan Gin⭒⭒Pom-friend's Pleasures Sweet
Vermouth⭒⭒Greystone's Finest Dry Vermouth⭒

⭒Ales⭒

⭒Grinning Goldtooth Thanalan Porter⭒⭒Lord Highwind Ishgardian Stout⭒⭒Choco Chaser Chocolate Stout⭒⭒EINHANDR Garlean Eisbock⭒⭒ZVEIHANDR Garlean Doppelbock⭒⭒Bleary Bastard Limsan Ale⭒⭒Rhalgr's Rock Mhigan Pale Ale⭒⭒Dryad's Tears Amber Lager⭒

⭒Red Wines ⭒

⭒Ishgardian Cabernet Sauvignon⭒⭒Vylbrand Syrah Coerthan Merlot⭒⭒Thavnairian Zinfadel⭒⭒Gridanian Pinot Noir⭒

⭒Sake⭒

⭒Snowy Princess Nigori-zake⭒⭒Shisui Sweetie Junmai Nama sake⭒⭒Hellbound Hannya Genshu-akai sake⭒

⭒Ciders ⭒

⭒Summer in the Shade Gridanian Cider⭒⭒Wavebreaker Berry Cider⭒

⭒White Wines⭒

⭒Thavnairian Riesling⭒⭒Dravanian Pinot Gris⭒⭒Gridanian Sauvignon Blanc⭒⭒Ishgardian Chardonnay⭒⭒Limsan Moscato⭒

⭒Tea⭒

Our tea is brewed with the highest quality leaves, each pot of tea is made with love. Comes with cream and sugar. Even if the tea you're looking for isn't listed below, there's a high chance we still have it!Flavors:
⭒Black⭒
⭒Rose⭒
⭒Chai⭒
⭒Jasmine⭒
⭒Rooibos⭒
⭒Green⭒
⭒Oolong⭒
⭒Ginger⭒
⭒Chamomile⭒
⭒Hibiscus⭒
⭒Mint⭒
⭒Earl Grey⭒
⭒Mixed Berry⭒

⭒Coffee⭒

The finest beans are roasted and ground to make our coffee. Comes with cream and sugar.Flavors:
⭒Black⭒
⭒Vanilla⭒
⭒Salted Caramel⭒
⭒Mocha⭒
⭒Cinnamon⭒Variations:
⭒Expresso⭒
⭒Latte⭒
⭒Iced⭒
⭒Snow (Slushie)⭒

⭒Boba⭒

Chewy Tapioca Drinks popular in Hingashi and Othard; Comes in Iced or Snow variations.Flavors:
⭒Jasmine⭒
⭒Milk Tea⭒
⭒Taro⭒
⭒Fruit⭒
(Rolanberry, Blueberry, Mango, Peach, Apple, Lychee)
⭒Matcha⭒
⭒Almond⭒
⭒Brown Sugar⭒