The Black Lotus venue is open on the first Sunday of every month:
7PM - 9PM / 8PM - 10PM (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
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)
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
Is the Black Lotus looking to hire for the Venue? We are accepting applications and walk-in interviews! The Black Lotus is normally hiring engaging Hosts/Hostess, socially active Tea Masters, thorough bartenders, skilled chefs, & keen security! We are welcoming new and/or experienced role-players who are looking to begin their roleplaying journey or perhaps you're looking to find a fresh start into something new for your character(s).
Is the Black Lotus looking to hire for the Agency side? (i.e. Bounty hunters, Assassins, Trackers, etc.) The Black Lotus will be issuing their own Quest Board which is only accessible in our Discord server. So yes, the Black Lotus is looking to hire for those interactions.
Does my character have to be a criminal to join the Black Lotus? No. Your character can be initially be clean of any crime and just be a part of the teahouse setting of the Black Lotus if you wanted. Down the line, if you grow interested in taking a dive into the more darker aspects of the roleplay, just reach out to us!
Do I have to be part of the Freecompany to be part of the Black Lotus Agency? No. Our discord server provides just as much intel and announcements about the agency as a whole, if not more, in comparison to our freecompany inside the game. This is why we strongly advice to our members of the freecompany to join the discord server as well.
Is the Black Lotus looking for Partners? Absolutely, but only with other roleplay-affiliated organizations. Please understand that we are only looking for mutually active partners and we can discuss times to meet up for RP as long as our venue hours don't clash.
What is The Tipping Scales (TTS)? TTS is our close-in-hand Fight Club venue! The Tipping Scales opens on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. You can learn more HERE
I'm new to the FreeCompany / Role playing, Where should I start? You can always start by visiting our venue or coming to our discord to seek roleplaying opportunities with the free company members in our LFRP channel. We even have a section for character prompts to help build you character if you have questions or want to open a discussion to in-game lore questions.
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 during Venue hours with a Tea Master or Owner to conduct private tea ceremonies You can book a private room, either on or after venue nights at the Lotus Teahouse.ii Partnering your Organization with the Black Lotus.
The Black Lotus provides legal and illegal weapons affiliated with the East Aldenard Trading Company, Mineral resources, Manufactured goods, outsourcing, services, and private mercenary commissions between odd jobs and missions for travelers.iii Hiring within the Teahouse and/or Commissions within the Agency Lotus Quest Board
The Black Lotus now has its bounty board for Discord-use only. Advertisements of these are posted throughout Kugane 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.

Chihaya Daisho
Black Lotus Owner

Fannar Reykholt [TTS]
General Manager & PR Agent

A'vohn Tia
Black Lotus Tea Master

Nyx Blackburn
Black Lotus Tea Master

Vita La'ruina
Black Lotus Hostess

Tsuki Ame
Black Lotus Hostess

P'riya Daisho
Black Lotus Owner

Gamla Tulvater
Black Lotus Head of Services

Bean Fairy
Black Lotus Entertainment

Lotarra Sarrin
Black Lotus Head Chef

Zeris Dagenhart
Black Lotus Host & Prep Chef

Hinata Toge
Black Lotus Tea Master
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 7pm (CST) to 9pm (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.
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
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.
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.
The Black Lotus Teahouse Venue 1st Sunday of every month.
The Black Lotus Maps Join the Black Lotus' weekly Monday Maps!
The Black Lotus Mount/FATE Farm Join the Black Lotus' weekly Mount farming / FATE grinding.
The Moldy Tuba Tavern Every other Thursday.
The Tipping Scales 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month
Vending

Missed out on last month's special blend? Dont worry! 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.
Premium Loose Leafs | 5oz | 8.82oz | |
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Thanalan Tea Leaves | 800g | 1,500g | Instock |
Coerthan Tea Leaves | 800g | 1,500g | Instock |
Rooibos Leaves | 800g | 1,500g | Instock |
Windtea Leaves | 800g | 1,500g | Instock |
Sideritis Leaves | 800g | 1,500g | Instock |
Coerthan Tea Seeds | 800g | 1,500g | Instock |
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.
Tobacco Houseblend | 10grams | 25grams | |
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Radz-at-han Maassel | 1,000g | 2,000g | Instock |
Ruby Kizami | 1,000g | 2,000g | Instock |
Moraby Bay Cigars | 1,000g | 2,000g | Instock |
Dreamweed | 1,000g | 2,000g | Instock |