Crystal. Mateus. CWLS/FC.

Blackmoon

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The Blackmoon Covenㅤ is a Free Company and RP CWLS on Final Fantasy XIV's Mateus server with a thematic focus on magic and aetherical phenomena considered dangerous or unsavory by the wider Eorzean populace. Blood magics, manipulation of the soul, and other taboo topics are studied and practiced openly among its members, seeking to understand and master that which most fear.

☽ About ☾

The skybound roots of the Blackmoon Coven can be found in the towering mountains beyond the peaks of Xelphatol, where the remote, cloud-wreathed heights conceal the Temple City of Shukeli.Founded at the end of the Fifth Umbral era by Miqo’te migrants traversing the frozen seas, Shukeli used its isolation to study and perfect the manipulation of aether. In many ways, the Shukeli are not unlike the Sharlayan intheir dedication to pursuing arcane knowledge, though whereas the Studium teaches magic as a precise science, the Blackmoon Coven believes it to be equal parts art and expression of will, requiring not just study, but a connection to one’s own primality.Now in Eorzea, far from the star-strewn slopes of the mountain that conceived it, the Blackmoon Coven seeks to renew itself. Whether the people of the lowlands have the fortitude and will to take up the mantle remains to be seen...

ㅤ❝ㅤ "Thy path to power is dark and treacherous, thy path to damnation but a single step astray." ㅤ❞ㅤ

☽ Roles ☾

Any. who . dwell . beneath . the . banner . of the Blackmoon fall into two main categories, Sisters and Those Who Serve. Though there is a wide range of character archetypes that may fall into either, your experience and place in the coven narrative is determined entirely by the path that is chosen. While it is possible to change from one role to another via IC development, be sure to choose wisely based on your character’s abilities, desires, personality, and more.

witchguard

"A Witchguard shall protect thee from thy enemies. A good Witchguard shall protect thee from thyself."It is said that an accomplished covensister wields two blades: Her Zervha in one hand, and her Witchguard in the other. Through bloody rite and harrowing initiation, a Witchguard mutilates their own soul to more readily permit the flow of aether from them to their sorcerous mistresses, each spiritual wound deepening the connection at the cost of their their individuality. Will you tighten the chain between yourself and your keeper, sacrificing all?

witch

"A witch is born out of the true hungers of her time."To be a witch is to be a haunt, a sorceress, a spectacle. To be a witch of the Blackmoon Coven is to tread always the line between control and abandon. It is a balancing act, a constant and devastating desire for power and a responsibility to prevent one’s soul from succumbing to the hungers of itself. In the right hands, this honor is a boon, a blessing, the stuff of stories. One slip, however, and right can quickly go wrong. Will you test your mettle under the scrutiny of the blood moon?

nightshroud

"Cunning to outwit their foes, their allies, themselves."You are no witch, and you do not guard one. You are the magician, the rogue, the alchemist; you are hungry for power, for knowledge, for things that the coven can give to you. Your vows are transactional, and the coven keeps you because your skills are of use to it. Whether you come as a teacher, a tool, or something equally as bountiful, the title of Nightshroud is one that comes with the responsibility to be always of use. It is said that the Nightshroud can rival the power of a witch—will you see how high you can go?

☽ out of character ☾

The Blackmoon Coven is not for everyone. It focuses on themes of occultism, eldritch arcana, and dark magics. It will test those who wish to join, push their morals, and force them to question what is right and what is wrong, as well as what they are willing to sacrifice in order to achieve understanding.Open recruitment is rare for the coven, but we always have an eye and ear out for those who might prove a worthy addition. Furthermore, particularly for those who frequent the Shroud, the Blackmoon Coven is an ill-kept secret among those who wield aether, as is the location of the Manor. While unannounced guests are viewed dubiously, it is rare for one to be turned away without first conversing.Though the coven is Miqo'te-based, it is not exclusive.If you have interest in joining or questions you wish to ask, feel free to contact any member and they'll direct you to an officer to answer any questions and make arrangements, OR you can fill out the application form.Alternatively, you can reach out to Rindali on Discord at any time.