Lichen's Lantern

Dynamis Rafflesia Lavender Beds Ward 23 Plot 21

Not far from the cave-ins of Issom-Har, sits Salvagers' Drop- a grotto trading post on the banks on Rootslake. It connects the surface to a cavern system nearby is home to the Gelmorran enclave town of Gévaudan.The Lichen's Lantern tavern lies within it, owned and run by a local brewess and her family. In this place, the worlds above and below the old stone may meet.These days, South Shroudfolk and their friends gather here under the stones for a quieter, more neighborly crowd than up the road at the Druthers.The mun-tuy brew is still made the old-fashioned way here, a bubbly mineral spring feeds the soda tap, and each moon features new foragers' fare.

In-universe the venue is located in the caverns north of RootslakeOpen the last Saturday of the month from 8-11 pm Eastern

About Gévaudan & Salvager's Drop

Although Gelmorra was once a sprawling underground civilization ranging from Amdapor Keep to Alder Springs, its legacy is now found in small, isolated pockets of Gelmorrans who cling to the name and cultural identity abandoned by their kinsmen when Gridania was founded.One such pocket is Gévaudan — a small hamlet found deep in the winding passages of Issom-Har just southwest of Buscarron's Druthers. Although most adventurers know the old residential district as a cursed labyrinth brought to light by the Calamity, past the hazardous ruins and crumbling stonework lies a worn-down village many call home.On the southward edge of the village lies a series of grottos called Salvager's Drop, where the residents of Gévaudan have historically traded with their surface dwelling neighbors without having to set foot under the sun. It is in here on the threshold between two worlds that Lichen's Lantern opens its doors, offering hearty food and strong drink to Gévaudan's residents, friends of Gelmorra, and Shroudfolk alike.

About Lichen's Lantern

About The Bar
Lichen's Lantern was established several generations ago and is considered a Vivandière family heirloom. It's a vital part of Gévaudan to this day, despite the dwindling population.It was once bigger, but after damage from the calamity, the Vivandières had to remodel in what little space was still safe to use. The erosion of heavy spring rains have again brought change to the shape of the stones in recent seasons, though much of the original charm has been preserved as possible.About The Bartender
Espoirette Vivandière ( Terra * ) has lived in Gévaudan her entire life. She inherited this bar from her grandfather, whom she adored, and is desperate to keep the place alive despite the dwindling population. There's just so many good memories here, and a city's night life is a vital part of it's culture.Terra is smug and playful, and knows just about every regular by name. She'll listen to your troubles and never gossip about them behind your back. Good luck getting dirt on other folks out of her too.She has a teen son who's so done with his dorky mother, but still helps out around the place sometimes. Terra worries he might not be so interested in taking over the family business, but only time will tell.( * The nickname "Terra" came from a joke a long time ago, which no one remembers except her, and she refuses to remind anyone when and where it came from. )Chouxia
A mischievous purple Sylph lives around Lichen's Lantern. That one's name is Chouxia, and their favorite bit is hiding in produce and jumping out to scare walking ones. Chouxia doesn't seem interested in returning to the Sylphlands in the East Shroud, and is instead a beloved member of the Drop's community.
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Please note that Terra does have a player, she's just not around right now! Be respectful, but don't be afraid to narrate her bringing your order. Follow <DUSK>'s lead if you're unsure.

Rules & Guidelines

Welcome to the Lantern! This is a SFW 21+ and LGBTQ+ welcoming space made to facilitate immersive roleplay about characters who exist on the margins of the Shroud. All menu items and gil exchanged here are RP only.If Avenrhi bombs your inventory with fruit, that love language is entirely on her.The venue isn't staffed, but various regulars who frequent the tavern act as unofficial hosts. If you would like some help connecting with RP, please feel free to send one of them a tell. There is no venue discord or syncshell.Below are some "Do's and Don'ts" for both out-of-character and in-character behavior.

Out-of-Character

Do...

Ask for help or clarification if needed!Engage with Terra, the NPC bartender, and narrate her fulfilling your character's order.Negotiate with other players OOC if you're unsure whether certain themes or narratives are welcome

Don't...

Include people in gposes without asking permission firstStream or broadcast roleplay from inside the venueSpam chat with excessive ((OOC)) chatter or engage in otherwise disruptive behavior (e.g. jumping around, emote spamming)

In-Character Guidelines

Gévaudan and the Lantern were built to tell stories about characters who are often overlooked or disenfranchised by Gridanian authority. As such, we request that visitors follow certain courtesies so the tavern remains a friendly narrative space for the stories we want to tell.No fantasy racism
This includes colorism (i.e. making derogatory statements about skin tone), insinuations and accusations made on the basis of racial background, and fantasy slurs.No physical altercations inside the tavern
If Buscarron wouldn't let it fly, don't try it here. If you need to throw a punch, take it outside.No exercising Gridanian law-enforcement
Don't ruin a fun night by showing up as a Wailer or Adder in uniform, or by having a Hearer or Padjal arrive expecting to be welcomed with open-arms. While we're receptive to telling stories about how Shroud identities don't always fit neat boxes, the Lantern is made specifically for those Gridania mistreats.If you're unsure whether something you want to do follows these guidelines, feel free to reach out to one of our Neighbors and ask!

A Note About Gelmorran Lorebuilding

Gelmorran and duskwight cultural lore as given in game is sparse, leaving a lot of room for the imagination of roleplayers. The roleplayers of Gèvaudan have communally developed and play a version of Gelmorra as it exists in the current-day that forms the basis for the Lantern.We play our Gelmorran headcanon pretty loud, but also consider Gelmorran culture to be a vibrant patchwork of traditions which have evolved and diverged in different settlements over centuries. Cases of conflicting lore will be treated as "the way of our cousins over there" — in the end, we're all bringing food to the table.

Neighbors

Tavern regulars whose role it is to set venue atmosphere and welcome new faces. If you're a newcomer and would like help finding engagement, please feel free to send any of these characters a tell!