"The Court presides..."

The Court of Ivies

With the fall of the previous Court, the Usurper stepped in to fill the vacuum of power left in their wake. Blackmail, theft, manipulation, bribery, drugs and black market goods all go to serve higher... and darker aims: the pursuit of power. Under the Usurper's reign as the new Queen of Ivies, this shadowy organization remains behind a veil of discretion and secrecy, delving into occult and forbidden magics, and pushing the boundaries of what those with less ambition deem possible.

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Who we are

We are those who walk on the dark side, dance the razor's edge, embrace the shadows, and master them.We are not bound by the limitations of the law or higher authority.We play the game by our own rules, and woe to those who stand in our way.But we are also conscious of the risks we take when dabbling in powers unknown, and the Star shall not bear the brunt of our ambitions. As such, we are they who fight fire with fire, and cull those who would seek wanton destruction.The Court presides...

Members of the Court

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What we offer

The Court collects individuals who have an interest in the occult, darker magics, illegal alchemy, arcane artifacts, and forbidden knowledge. Those who seek to grow, may learn as they serve the interests of the whole and contribute to their efforts.It is a home for those who defy the restrictions society has placed upon such pursuits, and who have the ambition and drive to see things through, regardless of the consequences of the law.It is a place of opportunity, those who contribute earning a share of the spoils used to fuel the Court's aims.With time, it may even become a family, where your enemies become our enemies, your woes our woes.The Court is a faction of a larger network called the Esoteric, which hosts a variety of different groups and individuals.

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Houses of the Court

The Court is divided into a number of Houses that concentrate on a certain discipline. Those who count themselves a part of that House, show a mastery over their chosen school, and endeavor to continue to push the limits.They are sworn to share their knowledge and educate any Acolytes that seek to undertake their Trial, allowing them to choose a House and become full-fledged members of the Court.

House of Alchemy
House of the Arcane
House of the Dead
House of Piety
House of the Void

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OOC Info

- We are a RP community that favors dark and mature themes, as such, any participants must be 18+- As we move in crime circles, it is very possible that characters will be at odds with one another. Keep it IN-CHARACTER. We are here to write stories and have fun.- We engage in both combat and non-combat style DMed events. Encounters that include combat utilize a custom system focused on choices and RP rather than sheer numbers i.e. DnD. Character growth comes as a result of RP as opposed to collected experience points.- We have a FC house on Mateus. Joining the FC is not required, but available if you would like a room. The Court itself does not have a set base of operations, but their power and influence are concentrated in Ishgard.- The Court is part of the Esoteric, a community of factions that work together and share resources to mutual gain. As such, the facilities and services of the Raven Society (FC house) are available to members of the Court.- Primary times of activity are evenings EST. DM'd events are hosted on weekends.

- If you find that the Court doesn't quite fit for your character, but you are interested in affiliating yourself or your group, don't hesitate to reach out! The Esoteric is a collective of different communities and individuals that stay connected and work together.

The Esoteric

Interested in joining? Feel free to DM me over Discord. User: mestalonatiOr join our Discord server directly:

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House of Alchemy

Potions, poisons, augmentations, drugs - everything. Be it crafted with magic or nature, the alchemists of the Court seek to push the boundaries of the known. In the midst of combat, they are versatile and resourceful, debilitating enemies and supporting allies. Some take a more direct approach and rely on a careful balance of augments to turn themselves into potent adversaries.Overall, those of the House of Alchemy tend to be much more than they originally seem...

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House of the Arcane

Mastery over the arcane is a precarious and difficult practice, even for those with a talent for it. Be it the familiar elemental schools or the darker arts, the House of the Arcane seeks to unravel the mysteries of magic, and bend them to their will. Everything from spellweaving, enchanting, and summoning make up the disciplines pursued here.

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- Morena Lesh
- Amonar Yaslana

House of the Dead

Where mortality falls short, the House of the Dead stands vigil. It is with a heavy dose of respect that they employ aid from beyond the grave, and it is their sworn duty to eradicate any instance of such that is considered malicious or abusive of the departed. Be it the proper treatment of the fallen, prying knowledge from lingering spirits, or sending them to their rightful place in the beyond, those who align themselves with this House endeavor to become both master and warden of Death.

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Adrienne Morellenoir
- Iduun Evig

House of Piety

Though the Gods rarely do that which we will not do for ourselves, there is power and strength in faith. Those who are knowledgeable of and navigate the delicacies of a deity's favor will find a home here, be it among the Twelve, the Kami, or other Gods.

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House of the Void

Voidsent are here, and they are here to stay.This is the House of coexistence, the home of those who have been touched by the Void and found a means of living in a tentative symbiosis with it. But they are also keenly aware of those who do not, who would seek to use it as a tool for their ambitions, to the detriment of all around them and the very Star itself. Those who count themselves among the House of the Void fight fire with fire, and woe to those who threaten that tentative coexistence.

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Aurora Dus'argenti
- Lucien Valrun

Hooks

- The previous Court of Ivies was known as the tyrannical hand gripping much of the Ishgardian underground. Those in the Brume would have suffered a great deal, the people there considered disposable for a number of purposes.- The Court takes a keen interest in magical and occult artifacts, particularly those the authorities would rather see behind lock and key.- Whispers can be heard in illicit circles about the Court being a haven and place of purpose for those who practice forbidden magicks or are touched by darker powers.