WYCHWOOD TONICS

    "The Dancing Witch invites you inside with a gentle outstretched hand. Pomanders, potions, poisons, and treats await you inside."Servers: Crystal, Mateus
    Main Location: Goblet ward 20, Plot 32

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    About Wychwood

    Wychwood is a name picked up from a silly play on words, not only being named after a plant, but in reference to Heiri, the traveling witch of the Black Shroud.

    It all started with Heiri traveling as a freelance merchant and apothecary service, visiting anywhere from Gridania to Ul'Dah and the Far East to Radz-at-Hanz. Now, Wychwood Tonics can be found within the Goblet nestled just above the canyons, a Thavnarian inspired eatery resides below while the upper floors are a dedicated magicks apothecarium.

    Wychwood prides itself on the community it has built, not only within the venue itself, but within the FFXIV Community, ever growing; Wychwood has much and more to offer to those interested!

    I. Totentanz
    An unspoken talent within Wychwood. Ever wondered what the stage in the parlor was for? the dancers of Wychwood specialize in the task of hunting Ba'als. The tainted manifestations of emotions. Interested in learning more? If you're brave enough, step through to the parlor and discover why the owner is refered to as the 'Dancing Witch'. Here    II. Leves
    Wychwood will always be in need of a helping hand. From gathering materials, to assisting with strange tasks, if you're feeling up to the task and looking for a little more rp, our staff will be available to send you on quests! Who knows? Maybe there's a reward in it for you.    III. Free Company
    An up and coming FC, Wychwood has grown large enough that we are looking to expand, Cross world Linkshells, Free company, and free company housing are on our list to do. Should you wish to join, give us a shout!    IV. Open Affiliates
    Wychwood is always happy to collab with others! From attending open world rps, to assisting in other venue endeavors, We're always happy to make a collaborative effort and expand on rp with others.

    Meet The Staff!

    Heiri Sakurai

    Owner of Wychwood Tonics. Short, Sweet, and always on the look out to help others however she can. An amnesiac that awoke in the Eastern Shroud of Gridania, she's grown to dicover just who she is- and who she wants to be.

    Tsukiko Kishimoto

    Kiko is a sweet young lady who can be easy to get along with. But like everyone else, she has much darker secrets than she is willing to let outsiders in on, even her closest friends. Having only recently gained her sight and emotions back, she has embraced the world again with an outgoing but cautious attitude.

    Kupori

    Resident Moogle and self appointed head chef of Wychwood, if he's not napping, he's in the kitchen mixing and baking up a storm the only way a moogle knows how.

    Lirin Kha

    A divination specialist with a flair for dancing, Lirin is Wychwood's main tarot reader. Giving advice and readings to those who request them within the shoppe. Though if you've a watchful eye, perhaps you can spot something unique about their deck.

    Services

    ✧ Potions and Poisons
    A combination of herbalism and alchemical reactions produces potent potions to mend not only the body but the mind as well. Curing all matter of ailment. These are often infused within food and drinks at wychwood! Potions may also be custom ordered for specific treatment, if inquired, potent poisons may also be dealt.    ✧ Divination
    Heiri prides herself on her tarot readings, and other forms of divination, offering answers to those in need and warning those who aren't careful    ✧ Pomanders
    A curious new item, spells and aether locked away within clay and glass vessels. Can't use aether or want a safety net to cover you in time of need? A pomander may be just what you're looking for.

    ✧ Interested in learning more of each service? Click below!

    Baked Goods
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    ✦ Shadow Apricot Torte
    A rich, decadent chocolate cake with a soft apricot jam heart—topped with candied slices for a sharp-sweet finish.    ✦ Honeycomb Crumble
    Golden muffins with a moist, fluffy core and a crisp crumble crust—infused with sun-drunk honey.
    Biting into one is like kissing a warm afternoon.    ✦ Papanasi
    Wychwood’s signature: deep-fried donuts filled and slathered with whipped cream cheese and a berry glaze. Tart, rich, and cloud-soft. A house favorite.    ✦ King Moggle’s Halo Cake
    A light and airy sponge cake glazed with honey and topped with a non-edible crown (kupo!) worthy of the Moglands. A festive dessert fit for a king.

    Drinks
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    ✦ Aetherdrop Elixir
    Heiri’s signature brew: refreshing, nourishing, and perfect for the aether-starved! This luminous tea begins as a twilight blue, but with a squeeze of its potion-dropper top, citric aether shifts it to a vivid pink.    ✦ Thavnairian Brew
    coffee brewed in house with beans chosen specifically from thavnair, while usually on the strong side, each order can be custom with cream, sugar, brown sugar, or whatever suits your tastes!    ✦Loose Tea Blends
    As a place of healing, Wychwood will of course, carry a variety of herbs behind the counter. if a natural herbal remedy or tea is what you seek, simply speak to the resident alchemist to get your order hand picked to your needs.

    ✦ Mogpop Delight
    Vanilla bean ice cream meets fizzing soda, bubble chocolates, and whipped cream topped with an adorable whipped cream moogle. Playful, sweet, and especially likely to cheer up a rainy day.    ✦ Ahriman-A Surge
    A sparkling energy tonic with just enough sugar and tang to make your aether blink.
    Recommended for adventurers pulling all-nighters, mages cramming spellwork, or chocobo keepers on their fifth shift.    ✦ Lassi of the Twelve Fruits
    A silky yogurt drink sweetened with your choice of fruit: Rolanberry, Ja Tiika Banana, Mango, Blueberry, or Pomegranate. Perfect for those who want refreshment and something filling.

    Cocktails
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    ✦ Eorzea's Aria
    Holly blue Pea Tea Tincture, Cointreau, Grapefruit Juice, and Lemon Juice    ✦ Phoenix Down
    Grenadine, soda, orange juice, La Noscean cherry syrup, orange slice    ✦ Ocean Balm
    gin, blue curaçao, lime juice, honey syrup, and lavender bitters    ✦ Hot Rod
    Grapefruit bitters, sparkling La Noscean Wine, Lemon twist, Grapefruit juice, Punt e Mes vermouth    ✦ Red Cross
    Ginger, Mezcal, Lime juice, Rolanberry Jam, Egg White, Freeze Dried rolanberry

    Seasonal Special

    ✦ Blood Orange cocktail
    Ciroc, domaine de canton, peychaud's bitters, blood orange, lime juice, honey

    Potions and Poisons
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    Take note that all potions and poisons may be applied to foods or drinks by request, simply ask at the counter!

    Potions

    ✦ Adventurer's Supply Kit
    Healing potions, aether restoratives, ailment cures. This kit is fully customizable and provides just about anything you may need.    ✦ Whisperwine
    A sleep aid made from a curious algae. Only a drop is needed to cover the patient in a veil of sleep. Be warned, taking more than recommend may have consequences.    ✦Wanderer's Blood
    A tonic made using Oschon Roselles from a unique Isle. This unsettling red tonic can cure most swelling, inflamation, and pain. Noted to cure anything from gout to bunions.    ✦ Wards of the Twelve
    A variety of wards against elemental magicks. Potent when used to combat curses and strange illnesses.

    Poisons

    ✦ Orochi Poison
    A potent venom taken from the fangs of a revered giant snake of the Far East. The Orochi's venom can be applied to weapons or other chemical compounds    Side effects include: Fever, slurred speech, blurry vision, loss of control of limbs, vomitting, swelling of tongue, increased heart rate, unusual possessiveness✦ Truth Serum
    A minor poison that let's the truth slip by for those who aren't careful enough to take note of the liquid in their drink. A little Alcoholic, made from over fermented Mun-Tuy beans.    ✦ Laughing Coffin
    A grotesque, unstable poison brewed from Thavnairian blister pods and diluted gigas ichor, suspended in a syrupy, iridescent liquid. Upon ingestion (or even skin contact in high doses), the victim is overcome with uncontrollable laughter: piercing, gasping, body-wracking hysterics that escalate until they collapse from exhaustion, asphyxiation… or worse!    Symptoms: Insuppressible laughter, loss of bodily control, muscle spasms, eventual blackouts or choking.

    Pomanders
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    Pomanders are a curious item often found within old enchanted ruins that have a special aetherical ward upon entering inside them. These items are often glass, clay, or metallic vessels that hold spells or small amounts of aether. Some may even contain minute curses.Through the help of a trusted friend and co-worker, Heiri has followed a recipe to make a proto-type pomander! Disclaimer: Not all pomanders will work as intended, and it is advised to use them carefully!

    ✦ Aegis Bloom
    A radiant burst of shielding magick surrounds the user in a small radius, deflecting blows and dulling incoming harm. Perfect for those who like their drama with a touch of defense.    ✦ Tidecaller’s Sight
    A fleeting glimpse into the Aetherial Sea. Grants the user aethersight ability to perceive the flow of aether, wards, and enchantments for about a quarter bell. Be careful what you choose to see.    ✦ Wings of Zephyr
    Crush this pomander, and aetherial wings burst from your back, carrying you aloft. Soar through air like a verse in song—but only for a quarter bell. Gravity waits patiently.

    ✦ Impish Trick
    The nearest soul to this pomander upon use is transformed into an imp, a succubus, a monster of peculiar design. A mischevious prank, and a drastic measure when in need. Note: It’s reversible.    ✦ Masque of the Mirage
    Shatter the vessel and veil yourself in illusion. A potent glamour cloaks your form for ten minutes, allowing passage unseen or unbothered. For spies, lovers, or those who simply want to disappear.    ✦ Calmwarden’s Grace
    A wash of tranquil aether soothes rage, fear, or panic—whether mortal or Voidsent. Crafted from Heiri’s own ritual blend. Let stillness speak louder than fury.

    Mundane Pomanders
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    ✦ Rolanberry Soleil
    Rolanberry and vanilla, tart and sweet. Summertime in a bottle—perfect for lifting the spirit or scenting your room with joy. Guaranteed to brighten a day.    ✦ Sunseeker’s Courage
    A warm, citrusy infusion with sun-kissed blood orange rinds from Eastern La Noscea. The scent is bold, zesty, and carries energizing notes said to revive motivation and courage in those facing a challenge.    ✦ Verdant Cedarshade
    Distilled from aged cedarwood found deep in the Twelveswood, this pomander carries the scent of mossy earth and ancient glades, used by conjurers and wood wardens for grounding rituals and protection. Its calm, steady aroma helps clear the mind and settle turbulent spirits. Can also be used as a basic bug repellent.

    ✦ Autumn Hearth
    A warm blend of apple, pumpkin, and spice. The scent of harvest, hearthfires, and everything good about being home. No magic. Just memory.    ✦ Citrine Veil
    The clean, sharp scent of sun-dried lemon and bitter orange. Clears the air and the mind—especially helpful in times of tension or anxiety. A pomander of clarity, with no spells attached.

    Pomander commissions
    Pommanders were not only made for magick, they began as scented perfumes! Commissions for specific spells or perfumes may be placed at the front counter with the resident alchemist!

    Totentanz Exorcisms
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    Totentanz dancing is a unique Radz-at-hanz form of dance and combat that focuses on a different kind of aetherical energy. This energy is known to most researchers as of late as "Dynamis". An energy that is based around emotions and thought. Depending on a person's state of mind, they could very easily become possessed of or become a monster.The purpose of these dances serve not only as a combative technique, but as a way to purge the body and soul of these tainted dynamis energies. At request, and proceeding proper evaluations, dancers will perform in order to remove said energies and upon bringing them forth in a monsterous form on stage, combat will take place to get rid of them.RP Combat
    All patrons who take part in these fights will dictate what their dynamis beast looks like! and will get the chance to control them in the fight on stage with the dancers!

    Divination
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    ✦ Tarot Readings
    Different spreads, Often resulting in three cards drawn, will be given in divination. These are typically longer rp experiences, and as such tend to be done in a private room to not jumble responses.

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    ✦ OOC: let it be known that most Wychwood divination specialists will actually be reading from tarot cards irl! We pride ourselves on our practice and ask your patience while we shuffle and read the cards out before sending a response in game.

    Guidelines
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    ✧ Please be respectful of rp topics!✧ Scheduled appointments are always welcome, but please keep in mind Irl will always come first!✧ ERP is not allowed within the shoppe, please keep things decent as this is a public location and everything is SFW✧ The use of Gil as payment is not required! as all rp will remain IC, however tips are always welcome!✧ fighting is not permitted outside of dance. And you will be removed should any problems arise. Looking to take part in a combative round of dance? Ask first! Else you may find yourself on the wrong end of Heiri's fans.✧ Our doors are open for rp on off hours! If you wish to stop by as a place to rp you are more than welcome to, so long as you abide by the rest of the guidelines.✧ Thank you for reading through the guidelines! do you use mare? If so, please feel free to join our SFW syncshell through our discord!

    Jobs
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    Looking for work? Feel as if you can offer more to Wychwood Tonics? You've come to the right place! As the shoppe is expanding, we will be in need of everything from divination specialists, dancers, greeters, and those with cafe experience or the want to learn! What does each job entail?

    ✦ Divination
    Have a heart for divination? Be it tarot cards, bone throwing, runes, or something unique. Wychwood Tonics prides themselves on their readings of the past, present, and future!    ✦ Apothecary worker
    If you've an eye for herbal remedies and alchemical concoctions then this may be the position for you. Diagnosing and pinpointing what a customer needs will be your main task, along with serving up tasty treats and drinks

    ✦ Dancer
    Unlike other venues, Wychwood Tonics dancers stray away from the 'nightclub' vibe with their moves. Dancing in the shoppe will entail traditional and more Eastern styles- coupled with the skills to successfully take down any beasts that are produced on stage from said dance.    ✦ Greeter
    A bit self explanitory, but a greeter is a very important job in any shoppe. It helps make the customer feel seen and welcomed, and also offers them a first look at our menu before ever sitting down and deciding if they wish to partake in our venue

    All workers will be paid out at the end of the night, and of course; whatever tip you make in store, you get to keep! If any position interests you, walk up to Heiri and ask for an interview!

    ✦ What are payrate expectations?Dancers will be paid 350k a nightAll other positions will be paid 300k a night✦ Is there a set uniform?
    No, there is no set uniform for the shoppe, rather those who work will be asked to wear the Melding tag ( /ltm ) to show customers that you are around and ready to help them out!    ✦ What days are we open?
    As of currently, the days vary. However Thursday through Saturday seem to be the most likely days we will be open. Changes in schedule may occur and we are more than happy to fit you in where needed to help you earn your pay!

    Interested in joining? Send a tell in game for an interview, or fill out the application below! We hope to see you soon!

    Ba'als

    Lords and Ladies of Dynamis

    Ba'al; Noun; A 'lord' or 'owner' presiding over specific domains in energy known as 'Dynamis'.

    What is a Ba'al?
    A sad song. An even more sunken dance. When emotions overtake the heart and soul, they manifest in strange and unsavory manners. These manifestations have been attributed to the ruling Ba'al over which the rogue emotions reside. A scorned lover, for example may feel the presence and urgings of Ba'al V; Turtledove. In which their obsession in love or heartbreak consumes them in time before rotting them to their core, first inwards and then out. A man consumed of daily pressures and forced to exhaustion may feel the frail weariness of Ba'al XV; Arbor. Slowly draining their energy till none save the need to eternally rest remain.    In every case of a Ba'al's presence, one truth remains; those who are afflicted and consumed in whole by these intense emotions turn into grizzly beasts for which there is no return. At first the victim portrays signs of manic distress. an uneven and intense sway towards a specific emotion. In time, these outbursts turn wild. Violent. Some accounts have shown hostilities that ended in homicide. Their movements and actions become uncontrollable, not their own and whimsical- in the sense they mock a twisted dance. A plague in which was named the 'Totentanz'. If not exorcised at this point of affliction, the victim is left to be consumed by the Ba'al's accumulated Dynamis, transforming them into a beast referred to as a 'Blasphemy'. Often categorized within the domain of the Ba'al that had infected them.

    Emotions

    Heiri carries with her a crystal that changes color based on the emotion that is most prevelant at the time, and shines brighter the closer she gets to the source of said emotion. If you wish to have your emotions displayed; or to take place in an rp involving a Ba'al, simply send a tell or a whisper!

    Affiliates
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    Check out our partners below! Click the picture of their venue to be taken to their carrd!

    Arcana Obscura
    Library of the Arcane, Obscure, and Forgotten    Mateus, Empyreum w10 p18

    Rising Tide Agency
    A Detective Agency, Investigating The Strange and Magickal    Mateus, Empyreum w27 p25