The Black Lotus venue is open on the first Sunday of every month:
6PM - 8PM / 7PM - 9PM (CST/EST)

This is a SFW venue for the mature audience only. Welcoming new and/or experienced FFXIV roleplayers who enjoy in-character comfy-cozy Host/Hostesss kugane-themed teahouse that takes a dark turn into conflicts of interest such as assassination, yakuza, priests/priestess, samurai, ninja, bounty hunters, pirates, criminal activity, investigation, illicit services, etc.Over all the black Lotus wants to offer a wide range of opportunities to the roleplay community. So if your character fits one or more of the themes above and you want to get involved, you can read more by continuing to the next page!If you are 21 years old or older, then click the Lotus logo for the official page.

Crystal, Zalera | Shirogane Ward 13 Plot 24

Immersive Teahouse & Agency roleplay

• About
• Menu
• Staffing
• Services
• Vending
• Partners

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The Black Lotus Teahouse

The Teahouse belongs to the Daisho House; A lesbian couple who only recently surfaced the streets of Kugane after buying some property in Shirogane. Unlike your traditional teahouse services, the black lotus takes a more modern approach to their socially-entwined tea masters providing a lively atmosphere for our guests whether it be singing, dancing, or socializing while conducting a wholesome tea ceremony.The Black Lotus venue is open on the first Sunday of every month:
7PM - 9PM / 8PM - 10PM (CST/EST)

• Venue Rules
• Roleplay rules

The Black Lotus Agency

The Black Lotus, on the surface, is one of Kugane’s socially entwined Teahouses. At the same time, it’s a private agency that undergoes illegal and legal practices with which the Sekiseigumi can not get involved. Most takes revolved around certain exterminations under the table against troublesome voids, yokai, and other occult-related cases. Overall, the Black Lotus is one of East Aldenard Trading Company's link points for under-the-table work (i.e. infiltration, investigation, delivery, bounty, tracking, information, illicit services, etc). Due to the Black Lotus, the Teahouse has served as a safe and successful extension of trade routes in and out of the East.

FAQ

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We do not use real gil, in-character gil only! Donations & tips are appreciated.

Bet on Elegance, Win with Flavor at The Black Lotus
Enjoy one of our freshly baked goods with your purchased beverage:
Dangos, Castella, Macarons or Senbei!

Lotarra's Special Dish

Not feeling the Shabu shabu? then how about a fresh hot meal right off the stove? Below will be a special dish that will be offered from the head chef, Lotarra!

April's Lamb
Roasted Lamb served with Carrots, Mashed potatoes, & Garden peas!

Grill & Hotpot Shabu-Shabu

Patrons are led through the hibachi (table grill) experience by a teamaster, who pours drinks, arranges the table, assists cooking the food as necessary, and entertains company. A common example of hibachi fixings are as follows and are typically served with steamed rice and/or noodles.

The table is set with traditional nabe (hotpot) dishes and the patron is invited to select their own ingredients for stewing. Our teamasters lead the experience by pouring drinks, arranging the table, and teaching patrons how to cook their chosen ingredients in the provided broth.

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Available Services

This section is for Hooks and reasons to get involved with the Black Lotus.

i Reservations Services
Perhaps you're interested in meeting someone specifically? You can book a session with the owner(s) or you can request a specific Tea Master to conduct your tea ceremony for the night (if they're available). If you want, you can plan ahead by booking date to reserve a tearoom from our Discord Server for yourself or a group you wish to bring.ii Partnering your Organization with the Black Lotus.
The Black Lotus provides legal and illegal weapons and materials affiliated with the East Aldenard Trading Company. This includes, and not limited to, Mineral resources, Manufactured goods, outsourcing, services, and private mercenary commissions between odd jobs and missions for travelers. What can you, or your organization provide the Black Lotus? Contact one of the owners to make an offer.iii Hiring within the Teahouse and Mercenaries for the Agency
The Black Lotus now has its own bounty board for Discord-use only. Advertisements of these are posted throughout Kugane and Ishgard for adventurers looking for work.iv Criminal Safe Haven
Characters involved with the Syndicate or the Yakuza family would know of the Black Lotus' unground dealings and know it's a haven for criminals looking to recuperate and/or looking for an easy checkpoint to start over. Having connections with Lolorito Nanarito (NPC) and/or Hancock Fitzgerald (NPC) would most likely get you direct contact with one of the Lotus Owners.

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Staff Team

Seeking RP employment? Click here!

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Staff Application

The Black Lotus Teahouse is a once a month venue. We're open on the first Sunday of every month and open from 6pm (CST) to 8pm (CST). An in-character interview is required, but just join our discord server and reach out to one of the Managers so we can schedule a time to meet up asap! Below is a thorough break down of what the Black Lotus is hiring!
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Black Lotus Tea Master| 500,000g
You'll be an active host/hostess who caters to clients seeking drinks and attentive conversation. Your goal is to hold conversation, entertain your client's with your tea brewing skills, enjoy a few games, and holding a friendly retention. There should be no reason for a tea master to leave their work station or leaving their clients unattended. That is why you will be utilizing the Prep Team (Namazu) to your advantage.Black Lotus Bartender| 400,000g
You’ll be responsible for maintaining the bar and serving alcoholic beverages and mixes to the Casino Guests. You’ll also be responsible for the special menu for cigars, cigar tools (lighters, ash trays, pipes, etc) and narcotic supplements.Black Lotus Host/Hostess| 300,000g - 400,000g
You’ll be responsible for greeting people in and guiding them to a seat at a tea Master’s Station. Each Tea Master station can hold up to six people, and should be treated like a hibachi grill eatery.Black Lotus Prep-chef| 300,000g
You’ll be responsible for prepping the ingredients for all the dishes to be served to the table grills. You’re also on call duty for fire’s needing reheating, and can deliver tea master’s tea sets between: clay, porcelain, ceramic, glass, or even steel. You will have the official Black Lotus' prep team of Namazus (NPCs) at your command and at your disposal for bussing tables and making necessary runs throughout the venue.
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If the venue's scheduling & role you're seeking works for you, or perhaps you have more questions, please reach out the managers in our discord server. You can join by clicking the discord icon below.

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The Black Lotus has more to offer than it's teahouse venue!
The Black Lotus free company has multiple rooms created for roleplayers, new and old, to freely use to create stories to expand your character's experience. Below are some public examples that were created by members of the free company that may spark your interest!

The Black Lotus Lobby

The Lotus Tea rooms

The Lotus Bar & Gambling Parlor

The Black Lotus Office

The Black Lotus Smoke Lounge

The Black Lotus Bathhouse

The Black Lotus Apothecary office

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These are in-character Rules
Please wait to be escorted and seated by a Hostee to an available Tea Master. You can book reservations in advance to be served by a specific Tea Master. Your spot/party will be available upon arrival if the tea master is working that night.Terrorizing or being abundantly rude to our guests, in any way, in our establishment will not be tolerated. Examples bullying, harassing, stalking, prejudice, etc. will get you escorted out and possibly banned from the Black Lotus.Weapons are required to be sheathed, holstered, etc. during your entire visit at the Black Lotus. Acts of aggression in the teahouse will get you removed from the Black Lotus.Fighting is not allowed at the Black Lotus.
This is a not a fight club. Any fights, verbally and physically are to be taken out of the teahouse or you can brawl it out at the "Tipping Scales". If a fight escalates to the point that our security has to get involved, you will get removed/escorted from our establishment.No smoking in the Tea house.
There are special areas where visitors are allowed to privately smoke or enjoy their supplements during their visit; the smoke lounge or outside of the Black Lotus’ entrance. A Tea Master's private booth depends on the tea master’s preference, and would require their explicit permission. If you are smoking outside, we ask you to be at a good distance away from the guests arriving.This is not a brothel, so do not treat it like one.
It's our Tea Masters job to serve companionship and entertainment for our guests. However, those services are strictly limited to a suitable for work environment and none of our tea masters should be disrespected in any way possible in our establishment. What our Tea Master's do off the clock has nothing to do with the Black Lotus.No shirt, No shoes, No service!
Dress like civilized beings and appropriate for the public eye. No one wants to see your chest hair and smell your musty toes while eating.
Peets are an exception if properly groomed and trimmed. We adore our walking toe-bean guests.

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These are out-of-character Rules
This roleplay is for adults (21+ years old) since subjects can venture into a mature setting such as IN-GAME politics, religion, drug use, alcohol, violence, profanity, erotic content, sexual themes, gambling, substances, racism, etc.Mixing in-character and out-of-character events / scenarios are not allowed here unless the individuals discussed prior to planning and came to this agreement before hand.Roleplaying can take place in game and / or in our discord server. We love creativity! If you need help with a character or roleplaying in general, check out our support-hub in the discord server.This is a MRP/SFW venue: 21+ years or older, and no ERP allowed in the venue. Communication is key and no one can predict what you are uncomfortable with. If someone is consecutively making you feel uncomfortable after you expressed this, please reach out to a staff immediately to diffuse the situation.Be mindful that this is a public venue: If you don't get along with someone, you are not obligated to speak or interact with them. The Black Lotus is neutral grounds and will not oblige to any incidents that may have taken place outside of the Black Lotus towards a person you have/had issues with (either genuine or spiteful). If the person/people becomes a problem and we see it first hand in the venue, then it will become the Black Lotus' problem.ONLY In-character drama / conflict is allowed (along with R-rated content such as drugs, alcohol, & violence). So keep in mind that if your character causes trouble in the teahouse, you're enabling the possibility of permanent in-character consequences.God-modding and auto-attacks are not allowed. You’re not the WoL here & Mary-sue characters will not be tolerated here in this roleplay, so utilize the dice system accordingly. May the RNG gods be with you.

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Vending Menu

We do not use real gil, in-character gil only! Donations & tips are appreciated.

The Pink Wedding Chai

Our new moon special blend for the month of April we will be introducing our 'Pink Wedding Chai'.
Made from Himalayan green tea leaves. A mix of Armoric spices of cardamon, cinnamon and star arise infused blend with a warm and heavenly scent! Its an enriched with sale and milk to soften the drink in every sip! This blend is exclusive to the month of April, but will be available up until the Kugane Night market on May 1st. With your purchase of tea you can choose between Dangos, Castella, Macarons or Senbei as your free snack!

As Kugane's trusted tea supplier, we offer a large variety of premium loose-leaf teas to make it easy for guests to enjoy The Black Lotus's exclusive blends at your very home! The Black Lotus offers a variety of hand-shaped tea leaves into 5oz balls or 8.82 oz. bricks. Guaranteeing our guests a clean and smooth mouthfeel in every serving.

Enjoy the Black Lotus's tobacco houseblends either in the security of your home or in the Black Lotus' smoke Lounge, "Smoke and Mirrors". Our freshly grown tobacco maassel, and weed are refined and provides the perfect cut and moisture level for rolling the best cigarettes and cigars in Kugane.