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The Velvet Ear
Crystal DC, Balmung, Empyreum Ward 11, Plot 51
Drinks:
Wine:
Dalmascan RedRealm Reborn RedLowland WhiteApple WineMulled WineVelvet Thunder RoséVelvet Thunder Sweet White
Sake:
Hingashi Plum SakeOthardian UmeshuHingashi Unmai-shuDoman Sochu(Can be served warm or cold)
Misc. Alcohol:
Radz-at-han Reserve RumLa Noscea Mystic Brew RumReunion KumisStingbrewIshgardian BrandyLominsan Red Sky WhiskeyBlackbelly WhiskeyUl'Dahn Golden Goose VodkaMead- Plain, Mulled, and ElderberryAle- Dark, Light, Spiced
Tea:
Doman GreenOthardian WhiteElixir Brewery's Golden SunriseElixir Brewery's Jasmine EmbraceUl'Dahn Spiced TeaIshgardian Earl Grey
Experimental Blend:
Periodically our shippers lose labels or mishandle shipments. Because of this, we are uncertain of what it is we are offering our customers, but product must be used. We offer these drinks at a discounted rate but with the disclaimer:By choosing this blend, you waive all rights to pursue legal action against us and our affiliates should you suffer adverse side effects. By consuming this product, you are stating you willingly and with full knowledge, accept any adverse effects.Effects are as Follows:
0-100: Bees? Bees! You keep hearing a sound similar to the buzzing of a bee, and occasionally a prick as though you have been stung, though of course, you havent.
101-200: Ah, refreshing. Weariness and fatigue just slips away and you find yourself suddenly so energized and refreshed you can conquer any task! It's as though you've never experienced any weariness at all!
201-300: Truth Serum. For some inexplicable reason, you feel compelled to speak the truth and nothng but the truth. Even those things you thought you buried deep, deep with those skeletons.
301-400: Woes be gone! You suddenly feel a thousand times more confident than you've ever felt in your life! Get on that stage! Confess to that special someone! Gamble your way into debt! Who cares? Nothing can bring you down today!
401-500: The all-hearing. No really. You can hear everything. Every. Tiny. Little. Thing. It's great for when you want to eavesdrop. Not so great when you hear water dripping from the tap in the other room, coins clinking a malm away, or the gears turning in your chronometer.
501-600: Aha! Suddenly things that made no sense to you before all become clear. Studying for a test? Puzzling out some riddles or logistics in a tome? Watch as they unravel all their mysteries for you...
601-700: Is... is that a nutkin on that man's shoulder or are you just seeing things? More than likely, the latter. Whatever was in this batch has you seeing critters everywhere you shouldn't. Waiter, there's a Gaelicat in my soup!
701-800: Happiness. You experience nothing but pure joy and contentment. All is right with the world. Even amidst a rather rough patch or tough time in your life, you just feel... happy. Things will be ok, you'll get through this. Such a nice feeling.
801-900: Oops! You dropped that fork. And that purse. Now you've bumped your head. And fallen down the stairs. Help, you can't get up! It's like suddenly you're the most clumsy person alive! Oh. Well. Looks like that's this side effect.
901-999: A soothing calm takes over you. Whatever problems or worries you may have had have simply... vanished. At least for a while, leaving you with a sense of complete serenity and relaxation. Also whatever ailments you may have had seem to have healed a bit.
Main Dishes:
Sushi Platter- Two Pieces of each: Tuna, Salmon, Red Snapper, Shrimp, Eel, EggSashimi- Fresh Catch of the Day, please ask staffKushiyaki- Grilled vegetable skewerYakitori- Grilled chicken skewerHiyayakko- chilled tofu with toppings. (Myoga ginger, daikon radish, green onion, plum paste, sliced okra, perilla leaf)Karaage- Fried chikky nuggies
Small Dishes and Sides:
Edamame- boiled and salted soybean podsPickled Vegetables- Cucumber, daikon radish, and napa cabbage brined and served chilledTakoyaki- Fried octopus ballsDango- Sweet rice dumplingsSeasonal Fruits- A small tray of fruits based on the season. Ask staff for details.
Be Kind and Courteous
We're offering a fun service, but we are not your servants or punching bags. If you create problems for the staff or patrons, you'll be asked to leave the premises.
No Unwanted Advances/Harassment
While this is an underground/underworld based venue where "anything goes", we kindly request that you respect other player's boundaries. Certain themes may not sit well with other patrons. Please communicate clearly OOC with other patrons if a topic or theme makes you uncomfortable.If staff or patrons are harassing you outside of the venue, please inform Asami Yatsurugi ASAP. We want everyone to have as safe and fun an experience as possible. If someone cannot separate IC and OOC, or takes things too far, they are not someone we want to have on premises.If you feel lines are being crossed, please inform staff immediately and please provide evidence in the form of screenshots or chat logs.
No Underage Characters
It goes without saying that this is an adult themed venue. Drugs, Violence, and Dark RP themes will occur or be heavily implied. Anyone underage, be it IC or OOC are not welcome. Anyone found to be entering or sneaking in will be permanently and immediately barred. As will anyone who assisted in trying to slip them in. There is NO exception to this rule.
Everything Spoken Publicly is Fair Game
This venue also functions as an underground information network and black market vendor. By attending, you are acknowledging that anything spoken or done IN CHARACTER is free game for anyone to use for RP purposes.( IE: If your character reveals a secret, someone listening in can then use that in RP.)If you wish to have some amount of privacy while at the venue, private rooms are available.
Three Strikes and you're out
Sometimes mistakes happen or something wasn't properly understood. In these cases, we've instituted a three strike rule for offenses.First infraction will result in a gentle reminder of the rules.Second infraction will result in a reminder and removal for the remainder of the night. Additionally, players hoping to participate in Fight nights will not be permitted to apply for one (1) Fight night immediately following the offense.A third infraction will result in permanent banning from the venue as both patron and fight night participant. This includes and all events or RP on premises.Continued attempts to harass, skirt rules, or show on alternate characters will result in the player being reported to in game GM's for harassment.Staff also reserve the right to skip any and all of the above steps if we feel the offense is severe enough.
Held Monthly, Last Week of the Month
How It Works:
Fights will be roll based.
Initiative will be determined by roll, the player with the higher roll will go first.
Each Fighter Starts with 10 Hit Points to last the night. HP is deducted based on roll value.
A match is considered over when a character taps out, hits zero Hit Points, or is killed.
Fighters are only allowed to heal themselves ONCE in a fight night for 5 Hit Points.
Prizes:
The winner of the tournament will receive:
(In Character ONLY )Lodging in VIP Suite until the next fight nightFree Food/Drink from the Velvet Ear until next fight nightDiscounts on all other services provided by the Velvet EarGuaranteed slot for the next fight night
(Must be used on the next fight night or offer is invalid)
Roll Values:
0- A roll of 0 is considered a critical failure.If rolled on attack, take 1 point of self damage, self KO if at 2 HP or less.If rolled on defense, take 1 additional point of damage. If the resulting damage puts you at 2 or less HP, it will be considered an instant KO.
1-399: ONE (1) point of damage
400-799: TWO (2) Points of Damage
800-998: THREE (3) Points of Damage
999 is considered a critical successDamage will be equal to half the Opponent's remaining HP unless at 3 points or less, at which point it will be considered an automatic knockout.This applies both to attack AND defense.
These rules apply for SUCCESSFUL attack rolls unless otherwise stated.No Hit Points are deducted if the defender manages to roll higher than the attacker.
Rules and Information:
A maximum of 8 fighters will be selected each fight night.
All Fighters will be granted 10 Hit Points for the duration of the night.Healing is allowed ONCE per fighter, per fight night, for 5 HP.
(This is in an attempt to keep things as balanced as possible)
Fights are "Anything goes" as far as injuries, dismemberments, and death.(OOC consent MUST be obtained by BOTH parties for permanently altering injuries and character deaths.)
"Cheating" is allowed ONLY in character and must be consented to by all parties. (Player, Opponent, VE Staff). With the exception of additional healing which is not permitted under any circumstances.
Combatants each have FIVE minutes in which to submit their posts. If they have not posted within that time, they will be skipped and damages will be applied based off of roll values as normal.This is to keep things moving so that everyone gets their time to shine during the event.
NO REAL GIL WILL BE ASKED OF OR EXCHANGED BETWEEN PLAYERS OR STAFF.All bets, wagers, and purchases at the venue both at fight night and otherwise are completely IC with IC currency.While tips are appreciated, they are not required.Any real gil exchanges are solely between players at their own risk. The Velvet Ear will not be responsible for any actual gil lost during events. If you aren't prepared to lose it, don't wager it.
While we acknowledge that everyone has a right to RP as they will, we kindly request that you keep in mind the spirit of the venue you are attending. Please be respectful to other players and combatants when participating in our event.
Each night will have a different theme unless otherwise stated.Some themes will be based on combat styles, so we please ask that you check ahead of time before applying.
The Velvet Ear is an 18+ Venue. Themes of a Dark nature will be present.
The Velvet Ear is an Izakaya located in Shirogane, owned and operated by Asami Yatsurugi, Sirv'a Jakkoy, and Erhi HaraginOperating with under the table permission from the Sekiseigumi in exchange for kickback and favors, the Izakaya also operates as a front for illicit affairs such as information brokering, black market trade, the purchasing and selling of drugs, and illegal fight nights.
With the above in mind, we ask that our patrons keep to the spirit of the venue.While we respect players choices to RP what they will, we do ask that certain levels of "lore-believeablity" be maintained with your visiting character in order to help facilitate the enjoyment and immersion of those around you.For instance, a Sin Eater is unlikely to be found on the Source, a mini primal is unlikely to be visiting a bar, nor would one expect the King of Faeries to do so either.