Crimson Blossom
Mercenary Company
Promoting Harmony Across the StarBalmung, Empyreum Ward 14, Plot 7Weekly FC combat events every Sunday at 8 PM Eastern!Social Events on select Fridays!
The People
Interested in learning more about the people (and their characters!) who help run the Crimson Blossom and fight along side everyone?
The premium service Dragon's Den Lounge is a VIP only experience for those who truly wish to have a traditional izakaya experience. With floor based seating, premium spirits and cigars to be enjoyed, you will truly feel as if you never left the east when within the Lounge.Please note all items in the lounge are free and any in game gil given to staff is considered a tip.Premium Cigars are offered thanks to Hazy Halls.The Dragon's Den and VIP is only given out to regulars of the Crimson Blossom who are active in the community, both at bar nights and between.House Rules:
Be polite to staff and your fellow lounge goers.
Respect the Dragon's wishes at all times.
Opened for business originally in Shirogane by Lord Miku of the Yukikaze Clan, Crimson Blossom is a bar now owned and operated by her loyal retainer Hinami Shimizu as a means of which to bring about her Lord's great goal. The harmony between yokai and mortals. In an effort to do so, the yokai of the Crimson Blossom walk openly during the hours the bar is open, working alongside mortal companions to deliver the best quality service!Please note all gil prices are RP only and any in game gil given to staff is considered a tip.VIP Members are REQUIRED to be a part of our discord community.House Rules:
Be polite to staff and your fellow customers
Take any fights outside
Any rowdy guests can and will be asked to leave the premises
Absolutely NO yokai huntersPhysical Location: Empyreum Ward 14, Plot 7 Basement
Open Bar every Friday at 8 PM Eastern until 11!
Private events currently unavailable.
Staff List
((This list is available ICly, so every patron is aware who is what.))
Cigar Menu
All cigars are provided courtesy of Hazy Hall.
Cigar
Taste of Home
Evening Flight
Respite
Earth's Grasp
The Showman
House Blend
Worker's Fingers
Minister's Draw
Source
Thavnair
Thavnair
Ruby Sea
Othard
Hingashi
Ul'dah
Ruby Sea
Bukyo
Description
Creamy but sharp, this blend comes from a mountaintop farm on Thavnair. The notes of earth and flower are emphasized alongside the smooth draw. Pair with the Daiginjo sake.
From Thavnair's wetlands comes a nutty and woody cigar, harsh and cloudy. A full-bodied cigar to pair wonderfully with a high quality whiskey, a companion to the evening after a long day of work.
With a creamy and smooth draw, this cigar from the Ruby Sea emphasizes sweet cocoa notes with the dry bitterness of coffee. Pair with a high quality aged rum for a transcendental experience.
With harsh hints of peppers to spice up the strong earthen base, this is a cigar for those more experienced. It burns heavy and draws thick, pair with the Inari Sake to emphasize the profile of this Othardian blend.
With leather and nutty notes, and a kiss of wood, this cigar is meant to be nursed upon. A light and smooth cigar, one meant to be carried along and puffed alongside work. Pairs beautifully with light and sweet liqueurs.
The personal blend of U'lahn. Earth and sweet nuttiness, a hand-crafted blend of primarily Thavnarian and Othardian herbs, one that burns bright and settles you in - a harsh cigar for any of those looking for an evening's puff.
Short to burn, great to enjoy. These cigarettes come hand-rolled from the Ruby Sea. A bit on the stronger side, with deep earth and a heavy-handed flavor, they go well with a long day and a stiff drink.
These hand-rolled cigarettes hail from Bukyo - rolled for the Imperials in the area. With a smooth and sharp draw, one can expect a strong hints of leather and coffee; well-placed with light liquors for a sip and smoke.
Drink Specials
Sake and Soju
Yukikaze Ginjo
A classic throughout Doma, this light, fruity and somewhat complex sake is fragrant, floral and sweet. Enjoy it chilled.
Yukikaze Reserve
A daiginjo (super premium sake), only for those who truly appreciate a fine bottle of the owner's home village best work! Enjoy chilled to savor an extremely complex yet light flavor.
Yukikaze Inari Sake
A bottle blessed by the gods. Kami blessed water, kitsune blessed rice come together in this perfect bottle adorned with a golden nine tailed fox. Light, fruity, crisp and clean, and aether dense. A bottle fit for the Kami of rice and sake himself, Miku's prize work!
Doman Junmai
A rich, floral and slightly acidic tasting sake typically enjoyed warmed or at room temperature.
Doman Nigori
A cloudy white, unfiltered sake with sweet and creamy notes throughout. Enjoy chilled.
Hingan Tei-Aru Shu
A lower alcohol 'session' type sake, it sports a soft feeling on the mouth for those with lower tolerance or who want to drink longer without becoming too buzzed. Enjoy chilled.
Yukikaze Awasake
A celebratory, sparkling sake carbonated by the natural fermentation. It has a dry, full-bodied and rich flavor. Enjoy chilled.
Nagxian Soju
A distilled beverage of rice and barley, this is typically enjoyed neat. It has a clean, neutral taste similar to vodka, but with less burn, with a subtle sweetness. Enjoy cold.
Nagxian Rolanberry Soju
The same as Nagxian Soju, but with rolanberry flavor and a lower alcohol content, perfect for those who can't typically stomach distilled drinks and enjoy fruity tastes.
Doman Umeshu
Doman plums steeped in shochu (distilled sake). Sweet and sour flavors mix in this drink, perfect neat and served chilled.
Dragonslayer Sake
The only sake rumored to be able to knock a dragon yokai on their tail! NOT for the faint hearted, extremely strong, extremely delicious. Enjoy chilled.
The Blossom Classics
Cherry Blossom
The namesake of the company,
Doman aged sake, cherry liqueur, orange liqueur, grenadine, a splash of lime and a dash of bitters make this crimson treat pop!
New Fashioned
Barrel aged Limsan bourbon, smoke infused demerara syrup, housemade aromatic and orange bitters, served with a twist of charred lemon expressed over the glass.
The Far East Side
East meets west with this cocktail of Hingan Sake, Gridanian Elderflower Liqueur, Ala Mhigan Tequila, lemon juice and shiso leaves, served with a shiso leaf for garnish.
Twos a Pear
Pear Brandy from the South Shroud, pear nectar, aromatic bitters, sparkling wine, served with a thin slice of pear and a sugared rim for garnish and a sidecar of dry sparkling wine for balance.
Yokai Themed Drinks
MORE COMING SOON
Dragon's Breath
Ishgard might be a cold city, but this chilly drink will at least put some warm thoughts into your head as you drift off to the ocean! A mixture of dark and light kinds of rum, falernum, and lemon, pineapple and orange juice will make you yearn for your next vacation.
Tengu's Bite
A unique blend of dry vermouth and Ishgardian brandy, rounded out with a hint of absinthe. Not for everyone's palate but then again some people really just like biting flavor this drink provides!
Bloody Kiss
Blood orange liqueur from Vylbrand meets dry vermouth and gin in this unique take on a classic drink. Rounded out with a dash of bitters it also gives this drink a red color hence its name. A kiss to get addicted to.
Any common cocktail can also be made by our well stocked bar, as well as just about any liquor neat! Simply ask your bartender or server!
Shot Roulette
Looking to spice up your RP for the evening a bit ? Wanna put your character into some whacky behavior ? Ask our bartenders for the shot roulette and see what Lady Luck has in store for you!
Roll a '/random 6' to pick your poison. Effects change on a monthly rotation
Other DrinksAged Wineport Red
Wineport White
Ishgardian Brandy
Dravanian Mead
Pear Brandy
Doman Beer
Pre-Occupation Dalmascan Red (Expensive! Ask your server!)
TeaThavnairian Black
Ishgardian Black
Sencha (煎茶)
Matcha (抹茶)
Gyokuro (玉露)
Milk Oolong (金萱)
Pouchong (包種茶)
Silver Needle (白毫银针)
Dragonwell (龙井茶)
Nagxian Pu-erh (普洱茶)
Food
Specials
Hrothgar Special
Order it and find out! ((OOC note: It's a headpat from our gentle and soft bouncer, Devyatko!))
Eastern
Edamame
Steamed Soybeans tossed in salt, perfect to snack on!
Katsu Tori
Marinated, breaded and Fried Chicken Steak, served with a sweet sauce and rice.
Doman Kushiyaki
One River Freshwater fish, deheaded, descaled and tailed, then salted and skewered before grilled to a crisp. Served whole straight from the owners home village!
Gyoza
Steamed or Fried Pork and Cabbage Dumplings with a sweet dashi dipping sauce.
Hingan Sashimi Sampler
Thin sliced lean and fatty tuna (toro and chutoro), shrimp (ebi), scallop (hotatekai), and sea urchin (uni), all from the Ruby Sea!
Unagidon
Rice bowl topped with grilled freshwater eel, fresh pickled radish and eel sauce.
Onigiri
Plain, salmon or sour plum filled seasoned rice balls wrapped in nori (dried seaweed).
Kitsune Udon
Chewy wheat noodles with grated mountain yam, fried tofu and spring onions served in a dashi broth, a Doman staple and foxy favorite!
Xaelic Guriltai Shul
Dzo Noodle Soup with root vegetables served in a dzo broth, straight from the Steppe!
Western
Hot Wings
Freshly made wings served with a spicy sauce of your choice, varying a scale from one to five - five being for the extra brave.
Monte Christo
A pan fried sandwich made from fresh home made white bread dipped in egg and topped off with mustard, mayo, baked ham, cheese and fine seasoning. An Ishgardian classic!
The Big Boy
Two large beef patties topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fresh onion and house made pickles and mustard on top of a house made toasted bun.
Gridanian Brats
Juicy flame grilled Gridanian sausage, sliced and served with honey mustard and served with a side of mixed sweet and hot sautéed peppers.
Dessert
All desserts made in house by a dragon. We're not kidding.
The Hangover Burger
One Large patty topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, a fried egg and hot sauce. Get ahead of the morning after with this late night treat!
Sakura Rolanberry Puffs
Airy choux puffs filled with a decadent vanilla cream flavored with bits of candied sakura and a thin layer of rolanberries and whipped cream, topped with powdered sugar. Bakers Choice!
Sakura Roll Cake
No fancy names needed for this one. Soft, freshly baked cake rolled into a swirl with crushed and candied sakura petal give this a floral, sweet vibe.
Ichigo Daifuku
Succulent Rolanberries coated in a sweet red bean paste and wrapped in an outer layer of chewy Doman mochi.
Sakura Sugar
Soft, chewy and fresh sugar cookies, lightly dusted and glazed with a semi-sweet pink glaze, cut into the shapes of sakura blossoms.
Matcha Ice Cream
Another house favorite this sweet, cold treat is made using powdered green tea leaves and gives the otherwise sweet ice cream a subtle bitterness that many enjoy. Hinami's favorite.
The Black Mage
Decadent fudgy and rich chocolate rolled with sweet vanilla crème and a dark chocolate ganache. Eating one of these truly will having you feel all-powerful. Try not to drop Enochian while you enjoy this explosive flavor.
Mitarashi Dango
Soft and chewy Doman dango served four to a stick and glazed in a sweet and salty mitarashi sauce said to be procured locally!
Want to join the team?
Bartenders- Serve drinks and interact with patrons from behind the bar. Knowledge of bartending RP is a plus but not required. Ability to track posts in crowded venues is a must.Hosts/Hostesses- Approach patrons at tables, get their drink order, and get to know them. Sit down with them if they'd like company, make them feel welcome. Strong people skills are a must, and you cannot be too shy.
About the Crimson Blossom
The Crimson Blossom Mercenary company was founded in mid 2020 with the goal of creating a roleplay space that was welcome, opening, and active. Throughout the over two years since the company's founding, our community has grown to include a wide variety of members from all over the world and from all walks of life. The stories and inspirations they bring are vast and varied, helping bring a balance to the overall community.Most of our roleplayers are active in the scene, typically writing several times a week and in a myriad of mediums. While most writing takes place in game, it isn't uncommon for scenes to be in Discord, giving all of our members a chance to interact with one another even despite scheduling.The company currently hosts one main event every Sunday, with room for bonus events on other days of the week should someone wish to run one, keeping the community on an aligned story that offers room for character growth and a chance for members to tell their own story.We have an active and welcoming roster as well as a dedicated officer core to running the best FC we possibly can!
OOC Information
The Crimson Blossom is a medium power free company. What that means for us is that while the company is incapable of taking on problems deemed for the Scions or the Warrior of Light, the stakes tend to be higher than a novice adventurer starting out. That means that characters of all skill levels and backgrounds can join. New adventurers looking to cut their teeth on more dangerous jobs fit in with veterans of the various wars throughout Etheirys.Character concepts that may fall outside of the usual range should be brought up to an officer prior to joining, but barring something extremely egregious, most characters can be played within our company.The Blossom operates on a Lore-Grey/Lore-Plausible spectrum. Anything that doesn't directly contradict lore can be played as long as it fits within the FFXIV universe. This has included in the past characters such as eastern yokai and voidsent, alongside adventurers, former criminals, veterans, doctors and more. As long as the characters relative power level is within an acceptable range to not simply outclass anyone, they are welcome within the company!The Crimson Blossom is a Neutral-Good aligned company. Characters that fall in the chaotic-neutral or evil spectrum are not the aim of the company, we apologize. True neutral, lawful neutral, or any good aligned characters are more than welcome!The Crimson Blossom uses our own proprietary dice system: Sakura Dice as well as an easy to read combat sheet found here that are both RP forward. That is, it puts more emphasis on the writing than on stats or dice rolls, where stats are simply a way to guide your character's decisions or differentiate your character from others.Sunday dice events are held almost every week barring select things like holidays. FC arcs last anywhere from 4-8 total weeks, allowing newer members to jump on in without ever being too far behind the rest of the company in regards to the current story. Events begin at 8 PM Eastern time and typically last about three hours, with about an hour of Pre-Event RP to gather and casually chat with fellow members.The Crimson Blossom is an LGBTQ+ safe space, and has a strict policy against discrimination of any kind.The Company tries to avoid bleeding (the blending of In-Character and Out-of-Character interactions) as much as possible, but we recognize some topics covered may touch home or be sensitive to some of our members. As always we encourage our members to come to officers and speak up about concerns.Timeline wise the company is considered current with the MSQ and post-Endwalker. This means the Final Days have come and passed, and it's affected our characters in a myriad of ways. Furthermore, despite how Square explains the timeline since the Seventh Umbral Calamity, it seems much simpler and makes more sense on the scale of writing that we do in the company that 1 day = 1 in game day. As such, roughly 9 years have passed since the events of A Realm Reborn. The Song ended roughly 7 years ago, Doma and Ala Mhigo are free as of 5, and the Final Days are now on the cusp of being one cycle old. Please inquire about this if you have any questions.
Staff and Officers
Nami - FC Leader - Hey there! I'm Nami, I play Evoh and Hinami and lead the free company. I founded the Crimson Blossom with my partner over two years ago and have grown it into an active, welcoming community that I hope you reading this can enjoy just as much as the rest of our members! I do my best to be the affable, approachable leader that members aren't afraid to DM regularly and treat like any other member of the company, so don't be afraid to say hi!
Carrds - Evoh Rhaal - Hinami Shimizu
Yui - Senior Officer/Co-Lead - Hello there. I am Yuii, one of the officers of this...slightly chaotic bunch. I play Yui, my name sake and Yori in this FC. Over two years ago Hinami and I founded this place into a quite lovely and welcoming community that we have today. My place in this community has me do a little bit of everything. And I try to be approachable, to help people when issues may come up. Do not be afraid to poke me in DM's if anything is needed. Be it in game things or out of. Just come and say hello!
Carrds - Yui Kaito - Yori Kawakami
Devy/Luna/Xue - Officer/Event Writer - Howdy folks! I go by Dev, Luna, or Xue though the character I'm mostly on is Xuegah. I joined in the FC some time ago that goes beyond my memory's capacity and became a writer/DM for our combat events! In addition to this, I tend to lend a hand everywhere where it's needed and make sure everyone's having a good time. Anyone is always welcome to reach out and shoot me a message, so don't hesitate to give me a poke!
Freya - Officer
Heya, name's Freya . I joined this lovely bunch some time ago as well. As an officer my job mainly involves making sure people behave around the discord server and adhere to our rules. Apart from that I managed our bar for a while and just generally try and extend a helping hand if people need it. I enjoy a wide variety of games so if you can't find me in game feel free to shoot a message on discord my way.
