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Immersive roleplay

what shall we craft together?

This is a heavy-RP venue aimed at serious roleplay, with characters who generally fit within the setting of FFXIV. This is meant to be an immersive space for roleplay, rather than an OOC party venue. Please be in-character at all times while inside the venue - if you're disruptive we'll remove you.

NSFW Content

where art thou, boundaries?

While this venue is very much focused on a physical and at times sensual form of spirituality, this is not an ERP venue. Please refrain from getting sexual with your roleplay, for the comfort of everyone in attendance.

Consent is king

no exceptions.

This should go without saying, but please ensure you have clear, communicated consent before interacting with other characters in a physical manner. This is a venue where nudity and physical contact are both regular things - but neither are an invitation on their own.

No Lalafell

please worship elsewhere.

Lalafell characters are not permitted in the venue, due to its clothing-optional nature. This is for the comfort of everyone in attendance - please don't take it personally. There are no exceptions to this rule, and it's non-negotiable.

Use of the venue

visitng unsupervised

The space is open to be used by the community at all times, with housing NPCs manning the various stations within the venue. Please use it respectfully and adhere to the other rules, or it may end up being locked outside of specific opening times.

Respect Everyone

make the space comfortable for all.

This should also go without saying, but there is a zero tolerance policy towards any discrimination, harassment or abusive behaviour in this space. This includes (but is not limited to) racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, etc. Please respect this rule or you will be barred from the venue without warning.

Syncshell Rules

1. This should go without saying, but there will be zero tolerance when it comes to any disgusting practices. No underage, harmful or otherwise illegal (you know what I mean) content in the syncshell or you will be banned immediately. This does also cover Lalafell NSFW - there should be none of it and I am unwilling to budge on this so please don't be surprised if you get hit with a ban.

2. Be mindful of your mod sizes and their impact on other people in the shell. Nobody needs to see your 30,000 poly nipples if it causes other people in the shell to crash.

3. Stay immersive to (a degree) in the venue. This isn't the place for your meme vfx emotes or fortnite dances. Please also keep your character to reasonable proportions - you shouldn't be bringing your 40-foot OC in here at the expense of everyone else's roleplay/immersion.

4. Be mindful that if you're still active in the sync once you leave, you may run into people in other areas still synced. If you're disruptive or anything in Rule #1 then you'll be removed, even if it happens away from the venue.

Zindelo Suryavah

⸻ Master of the Temple

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Zindelo is a monk who spent a decade training in a remote monastery in Thavnair. Following his relocation to Eorzea, he missed having a dedicated space for devout prayer, sacred movement and celebrated brotherhood. Henceforth, he established The Dawnwell as just that - temple and bathhouse as two sides of the same coin.Zindelo is dripping with the quiet confidence of a veteran fighter, and the unbridled joy of a man who has clawed his way out from the darkest depths to step into the dawn.

August Valerian

⸻ ad-venture capitalist

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August met Zindelo through their work with the silent grove, a clandestine organisation committed to aiding the oppressed across the land. August, however, is less a virtuous soul and more an opportunist in it for the gil.August came into possession of the land the temple is built upon through his father, a sharlayan forum member and respected academic. What better way to piss off daddy than repurpose his holiday home for holy hippies? August has little interest in the Dawnwell's more noble purpose, instead opting to treat it like his personal resort when he visits.

Rohan Kanbhru

⸻ Beauty and a beast

Rohan is a duelist, a former wanderer that has only recently begun to settle down after over a decade on the road. Born and raised in Thavnair, his travails have left him with an insatiable sense of curiosity; it was that selfsame thirst for wonder that led him to Zindelo's venue, a place to reacquaint himself with his homeland's culture as well as those from all across the star.Companionable, earnest and easy-going, he places his skills at the service of any and all that seek respite within the Dawnwell.

Red Suzuki

⸻ Guidance through audience

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With a boundless thirst for knowledge, Red traversed into the Dawnwell with purpose. He has an immense interest in the variety of scrolls lining the walls of the Temple, taking comfort in their teachings as he navigates the reconnection with his home.The type of prayer he offers is less devout and more pragmatic, distinct with reason. Alternatively, seek him out if you wish to deliberate over tea flavors or ponder Eastern mythos.

Enquire within

⸻ Seeking purpose?

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Ask one of the proptrietors if you would like to get involved!

• At the top of the steps in the entrance hall is the temple library. Books and scrolls of many different origins line the shelves, and a complimentary selection of fruit is heaped upon the gold trays above the seats. Here, a wanderer may relax or perhaps even socialize.

• To your right when you enter is a changing room. This space is looked after by Brother ashad (NPC), who will be happy to look after your belongings.

• To your left is the kalari - a sacred training arena for wrestling, exercise and friendly sparring. A tatami inlay provides a cushioned floorspace to prevent injury,

• In this room there are a mix of martial weapons, weights and martial arts scrolls detailing various techniques from a variety of schools.

• Freeform RP is always going to be preferred, however if you both want to use the same rolls system then that's fine.

• Aim to strike, not to maim or cause injury.

• If you have people waiting to use the space, please be considerate and try to limit your spars to a maximum of 20 minutes. If you're the only people using the sparring area, take your time.

• All combatants must wear at least underwear - no graphic depictions of characters rubbing up on each other while wrestling, please.

• Wrestling, hand-to-hand or combat with practice weapons (often wooden) is allowed. Use of magic/aetheric abilities, firearms, or bladed weapons etc is prohibited.

• As you descend to the lower level, a changing room awaits in the clothing-optional area*. An attendant in the booth to your right will hold onto your belongings, and from here you can take a left to the hannish sauna, or descend further into the well proper.

• The Hannish sauna lies up on the raised landing, closed off from the main baths to allow people to sweat out their stresses. Fed by a log fire that heats a stone-filled pool below the planks, steam rises up through the floor to provide an even, comfortable heat.

• The massage tables are available in alcoves opposite the baths - not totally obscured from view but somewhat private. There are oils provided if patrons wish to massage one another, or one of the temple attendants will be more than happy to do so. As with the baths, a massage is just a massage - no 'happy endings' here.

• There is a bar open for refreshments opposite the communal baths. Quench your thirst with a variety of fruit and thavnairian beverages - whether alcoholic or not.

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Immersive roleplay

This is a heavy-RP venue aimed at serious roleplay, with characters who generally fit within the setting of FFXIV. This is meant to be an immersive space for roleplay, rather than an OOC party venue. Please be in-charaacter at all times while inside the venue. That goes double for the characters working there - please leave the gucci swim trunks and Rolex at home.

Enforcing rules

While working the venue, you need to be comfortable politely explaining the venue rules to guests if they're not adhering to them (nudity upstairs, for example). Handle this in-character wherever possible, but you have support if you need it.

Roleplay is free

None of the drinks or shop items sold at The Dawnwell use OOC gil. It's my strong belief that roleplay should be accessible, and putting on a venue should be done for the love of RP, not to make gil. However, if visitors want to tip you they are more than welcome.It may be the case that I toss you some gil every now and again as a thank you for the support, but this venue isn't going to be a source of reliable income if that's what you're seeking out.

No pressure

This isn't meant to be a huge, serious commitment IC or OOC.
If you can't come for a while, it's not a big deal. Communication is key though, so it's always nice to know ahead of time so I can plan for the people I have around.Likewise, Zindelo is not expecting your charcater to become a full-on devout monk of the Manusya just because they work the venue.

Sensual, not sexual

As mentioned already in the rules section, this venue crosses over into NSFW with the bathhouse being clothing optional. It's not an ERP venue however, and people working the venue should be quick to explain that if needed.Visitors are welcome to share a bath, massage one another, or oil one another - but it needs to stop at sensual and not cross over into sexual territory - for everyone's comfort.

no Drama

This is a mature, chilled environment for people to enjoy roleplay in. I'm not looking for anyone who can't separate IC or OOC, or anyone who can't be civil around people they don't personally like/enjoy. This isn't the place for people who develop an ego because they help out at a roleplay venue - nor is it a place for petty arguments. If you're always embroiled in drama with a new person every week, please stay away.

TEAS & INFUSIONS

Suryan Brew

A golden tea of saffron, ginger root, and turmeric. Served hot, it is warming and invigorating - a drink said to stir both body and spirit awake, much like the rising sun.

Padma Leaf

Delicate green tea steeped with lotus petals and lemongrass. Lightly floral and cleansing, it is offered to guests seeking clarity of mind and balance.

Samgha Bloom

A crimson infusion of hibiscus petals and sun lemons. Tangy and refreshing, it restores energy after the baths.

SPIRITS & ELIXIRS

Amrita’s Gift

Golden honey-wine with ruby orange zest and a touch of cinnabar peppercorn. Sweet and spiced, it glows like captured sunlight.

Bandhu Arrack

A strong Thavnairian palm spirit, distilled from date and coconut sap - among the oldest liquors known to the isle. Served neat with a curl of cinnamon bark, it is meant to be sipped slowly and shared among friends as a gesture of trust and brotherhood.

Agni Tonic

A sharp rice spirit steeped with bitter herbs. Bracing and cleansing, it is traditionally taken in small measures before meditation to purify the body.

NON-ALCOHOLIC

Jyoti Water

Spring water infused with sun-charged crystals and limeberry. Clear, cool, and faintly mineral-sweet, it refreshes body and spirit alike.

Kshir Lassi

Chilled sweet yak milk blended with golden mango and turmeric. Smooth and restorative, prized for soothing heat and fatigue.

Udaya Cooler

Sparkling water with muddled blood orange, fig, and mint. Lightly sweet, lightly tart, and refreshing.

Sundrop Platter

A selection of golden dates stuffed with pistachio, figs glazed with palm syrup, and candied orange peel. Rich, sweet, and spiced with saffron, this offering is said to bring warmth and abundance to the table.

Moonpetal Bowl

Fresh figs, pomegranate arils, and slices of pear drizzled with rosewater honey. Fragrant and jewel-bright, this dish evokes the serene glow of moonlight upon a temple pool.

Golden Cashew Mix

A savory blend of turmeric-roasted cashews, salted chickpeas, and sesame crisps. Earthy and nourishing, it is a grounding balance to the sweetness of fruit.

Spiced Almond Array

Almonds dusted with cinnamon and cardamom, paired with dried apricots and shards of ginger candy. A platter that warms the senses and enlivens the spirit, perfect after time in the sauna.

Starfruit Mandala

Starfruit, papaya, mango, and dragonfruit arranged in radiant slices around a center of fresh lime. Refreshing and vibrant, the medley is a cooling counterpoint to the heat of the baths.

Lotus Offering

Raisins steeped in lotus infusion, paired with dates, candied lotus seeds, and almonds. Lightly floral and sweet, this platter is served as a gentle aid for reflection and repose.

Anointing Oils

Brother’s Balm

Sesame oil with ginger, cinnamon, and pepper. A strong, spicy oil used after training or travel, restoring tired muscles.

Dawnpetal Oil

Infused with rose, lemongrass, and hibiscus. Bright, sweet, and uplifting, often chosen for shared anointing before prayer or meditation.

Sun's Rise

Almond oil steeped with saffron, clove, and sandalwood. Warms the body, loosens stiffness, and leaves the skin lightly golden.

Body Lotions

Fig Blossom Lotion

Shea butter with fig extract and pomegranate oil. Nourishing, lightly fruity, and indulgent, perfect after long hours in the baths.

Amber Resin Salve

A thick balm of beeswax and cardamom. Locks in moisture, warms the skin, and carries a sweet, resinous scent.

Crystal Aloe Gel

A cooling aloe-based lotion with mint and limeberry. Refreshes, tingles faintly, and restores vitality.

Fragrances

Petalwind

Spring water infused with sun-charged crystals and limeberry. Clear, cool, and faintly mineral-sweet, it refreshes body and spirit alike.

Hannish Nights

Dark resin, spiced citrus, and smoke. Bold and grounding, evocative of incense drifting through the bazaars.

Springsun

Bergamot, saffron, and rose layered over sandalwood. Fresh at first, then warm and meditative.