The Falling Snows
Research Enclave and Respite Haven
Zalera
Ward 25, Plot 16, Empyreum
Open 24/7
The Falling Snows, having been established for further collaborative effort with Ishgard after the Dragonsong War, is a simple place for recovery-once for the Scions in their continuing endeavor, and now for the public. Given its' namesake by a dear friend, its' doors are open 24/7 for those in need of respite or haven, somewhere to study in peace, or a quiet place to chug through 3am late finals essays-overall providing a safe space for studywork, lectures, and research-or a simple stop by, if you need somewhere safe from the elements or otherwise.There are currently only a couple of Scions lingering about the respite, and the estate is usually staffed by nodes-however, it is well looked after and secure for visitors under the watch of the caretaker.
The Falling Snows
Research Enclave and Respite Haven
Rules
The Falling Snows is a casual SFW roleplay environment-on occasion an FC member will enter to do their own business, but otherwise it is a full RP venue-you will be assumed to be in character on entering if not flagged otherwise.
The Falling Snows is an LGBTQ+ friendly space--we do not tolerate bigotry or discriminatory behavior.
Fighting is not permitted in the Respite-if you start violence or harassment as an aggressor in the grounds, you will be removed.
The venue's rating should be kept PG-13 / T regarding content. Please don't ERP in the study rooms, I won't like the result, you won't like the result, nobody will like the aftermath.
It is preferable if you are to smoke, to do it outside. Please.
Please clean up after yourself if you use the in-built kitchen and refreshments, towelettes have been provided and a bin is attached into the side of the counter.
All types are welcome, as long as they remain peaceful, maintain the rules, and do no harm to the books nor patrons. Voidsent/heavily afflicted may need to ask for entry permission through the protection wards, that Mistrum Clay and the nodes on hand have authority to give-you are welcome here to study too, after all!
This is not an often-staffed venue given our players can be quite busy- it's rather more a social hub for RP-you are free to RP any of the nodes or a Scion OC of your own as a passing member of the enclave if you wish! We simply wished for a safe space for research and library RP for ourselves and others :)
If you are an FC wishing to use it for an event, you are more than welcome! However, if you do want to get in contact either to discuss things with the venue, about my Scion group, or to ask anything at all, you can add me on discord as @menstits and we can talk about things!
The Falling Snows
Research Enclave and Respite Haven
Main Venue
The Falling Snows is located in an area of Empyreum close to the main roads, tucked away to the side for ease of privacy of anyone leaving the bustle of the main street.The upstairs holds space for a waiting lounge for anyone who has appointments with the Aide or any of the other Scions present, staffed by advanced nodes that keep frequent contact-atop the stairs and above the staff area is a rather smaller space for lalafell or those who simply wish to tuck themselves away somewhere rather small and comfortable.Downstairs is the main gathering and study room, including an area for refreshments and food for those who are staying overnight, or require such after a long day-including a refrigerator and an area to heat food if required.
Behind the door to the left of the countertops there is a tucked away study space on two floors for those who wish a bit more peace and quiet rather than open spaces, seeming to be a hit with the two-in-the-morning exam-cram crew.
Yard Area
Our yard has specialised warding set in around the boundaries of the walls to prevent harmful entities from entering the respite, as well as inlaying warming runes to keep the people inside the estate's boundaries from freezing in the cold.
We have a soundproofed area and a training dummy on the side, as well as a stable for others to bring their chocobos while they spend time inside, where the birds will be cared for and fed.
Along the side is an outside lounging area, and the vegetable garden, where extra ingredients for the refreshments and food section inside is grown.
Specialised Research & Study Rooms
Aetherial Research
Developed with the intent of a safe area to explore various aetherial experiments and studies in a cozier space, the lab is well-warded on the outside, and has a number of receptacles and books on the in-depth study of all in an aetherial nature. Terminals to the side of the stations connect to each other, as well as to the alchemical and botanical study room.
Alchemical & Botanical Research
A warded and well-stocked area for alchemical study in the Snows, for purpose of students in need of it. The reagents cupboard is well-stocked, and a segment of the room is secluded aside for growing various aetherially and alchemically significant flora to study. A terminal upon the wall connects to those in the aetherial research lab, allowing for communication and recording between students.
Secondary Study
The library, further into the respite, remains a place of quiet study and focused research-the books protected by prestidigitation charms to prevent tea or coffee accidents, as it has been made into a much cozier space for those who have need of it.
Kitchens
Knowing full well some find themselves studying well into the night, and perhaps lacking resources leading to skipping meals, the kitchens have been opened to those studying at the Respite-well stocked, from the gardens outside, and by those working there, as the Aide knows full well the struggle that researchers often run into on food-well experienced, given his many years of aetherial studies himself.
Lecture Hall
A more 'cozy' alternative to classrooms, the Lecture and Discussion Hall is for those who wish to host lectures on certain subjects, or for open debate and conversation. The room is heated to a comfortable temp, as well as there being cushioned tray-tables at the door to pick up if required for writing notes.
(Though it is open to all, if you wish to host an event there I would love to know about it!)
Coming soon--Resting/Nap room, Clinic, 'Wreck'/Training room.
The Falling Snows
Research Enclave and Respite Haven
Staff
Tuah'a Damin
Founder | Owner
Founder and holding owner of the Falling Snows, Tuah'a is often a busy man-accomplished in the field of Primal Studies, and one of the Aides in contact between the Scions of the Seventh Dawn and Aymeric-he can be spotted rarely, now and then, tottering his way about the respite after dealing with mounds of paperwork.He ensures and enforces the wards of protection inlaid about the house, to prevent the presence of aggressive voidsent and ascians.
Mistrum Clay
Caretaker | Security
Charismatic shadow and all around enigma, Clay is around the Falling Snows the most-they see to its' safety, and seem to never sleep, ever a wandering presence in the halls.
They are rather swift to deal with any trouble that tries to enter the respite's doors, and oversee that those that pass the threshold remain in peace.They remain a mystery about Ishgard, naught known about their business nor from whence they came, but they remain firmly present akin to a gleaming ember in the middle of Coerthas' snowy winters.
Soren Andrushko
Specialist | Security
Just about the most chaotic presence allowed to exist within the respite's halls, Soren is a blue magic specialist ; a Hydaelyn-touched mage who oft appears as suddenly as a phantom to deal with trouble that comes to bear-and makes habit of keeping the training mages under the respite's wings on their toes as they try out spells and practice their form-always willing to try a spar in the soundproofed areas of the yard.Most often spotted enthusiastically hovering around the Aide himself, Soren defines himself as a 'partner-in-crime', upon which Tuah'a oft corrects the words to 'work partner'.