THE FIRSTHARVEST;
We are a high-end hotel proudly located in the heart of Ul'dah catering to local merchants and visiting dignitaries. Here you can rub shoulders with the tastemakers of the city or find peace and quiet by the fountain.
We are a high-end hotel proudly located in the heart of Ul'dah catering to local merchants and visiting dignitaries. Here you can rub shoulders with the tastemakers of the city or find peace and quiet by the fountain.
OVERVIEWThe First harvest hosts pop-up events and is staffed 24/7 by npc concierge and a bartender.
OVERVIEW・The First harvest hosts pop-up events and is staffed 24/7 by npc concierge and a bartender. all are welcome here.
・WARD 22 PLOT 34・
( goblet / halicarnasuss )
Rules
21+ ONLY・ Act like an adult, and be treated like one.
WE ARE AN IMMERSIVE VENUE・The First Harvest is a venue focused on immersive, heavy roleplay. Please keep OOC chatter to party chat and tells, and refrain from any 'trolling' behavior. Allow yourself to be steeped in the intrigue of the city, and do not contribute to distractions.
WE ARE A SFW VENUE・Our venue exists to explore the high and low society of Ul'dah, and is not for ERP or sexual activity. Please keep any potentially scandalous dealings private, and not on hotel property. Besides, you wouldn't want any untoward rumors to start. The Whisper Maiden of Ul'dah has ears everywhere.
BE PATIENT, BE KIND・ We are playing make-believe at our computers and game consoles. This is not a place to hash out external drama.
NO BIGOTRY OR HATE・We do not stand for racism, homophobia, ableism, islamophobia, or bigotry of any kind. If you are hateful or belligerent towards other players, you will be asked to leave or ejected by the owner.
NO VIOLENCE OR WEAPONS・The safety of our clientele is paramount. Any patrons engaging in combat will be asked to leave by security. What you do outside is up to you, but within the First Harvest's walls, all are welcome, and protected. We are a hotel, not a fight club.
OOC =/= IC・In-character interactions are not indicative of OOC interactions. Know that characters and players are different people.
NO GOD-MODDING・If you think your actions might affect another character, send them a tell and ask first! Roleplay is about collaboration.
DON'T BE A JERK・ We reserve the right to eject any player for behaving in a way that makes others uncomfortable, or is upsetting for any reason. Don't be a jerk.
Upcoming Events
THE FIRST HARVEST IS ALWAYS THE SWEETEST. WE DIG DEEP INTO THE SOIL TO FIND WHAT OUR MOTHERS PLANTED.
UPCOMING EVENT: Spring
TULIPS IN TWILIGHT
Sunday, April 27th 6 - 10 PM EST
Dynamis | Hali | Goblet | W8 P34After a hushed construction project, there have been rumors of a spring event being held by our esteemed partners at The Dove's Rest.Should you wish to offload your botanical wares at the most reputable auction house that asks the least amount of questions, consider submitting an auction item here .
About the First Harvest
YOUR HOSTS
Khannrael Geisswynn
Owner・Socialite・Whisper Maiden
Tasya Grushasch
Heiress・Trader・Resting Dove
Affiliates
FRIENDS OF THE DOVE AND THE DOE
THE FURY'S HALLOW ・ Open First & Third Fridays
LOCATION・ PRIMAL ・ ULTROS ・ EMPYREUM ・ WARD 6 ・ PLOT 32
A FIGHT CLUB YOU CAN WRITE HOME ABOUT・The First Harvest is pleased to begin a partnership with the only officially sanctioned fight club in the entirety of the Holy See- The Fury's Hallow. Here patrons can witness clean, respectful fights that focus on proper sportsmanship and rest easy knowing all combatants are properly cared for after. Madam Geisswyn herself has even been known to spectate at the Hallow when she is in the city. Open every first and third Friday of the month.
Bake Off Rules
| Ingredient Type | Example | Ingredient Die |
|---|---|---|
| Oils, Herbs, Sweets, and Spices | Turali Corn Oil, Cinnamon, Beet Sugar | d4 |
| Grains, Starches, Nuts | Highland Flour, Mountain Popoto, Gridanian Walnut | d6 |
| Produce and Preserves | Pixie Apple, Purple Carrot, Garlean Garlic | d8 |
| Dairy | Sweet Cream, Fermented Butter, Cream Cheese | d10 |
| Protein | Dodo Egg, Rose Shrimp, Ovim Meat | d12 |
| Monster Parts/ Aethersand | Use your imagination (but within reason) | d20 |
Our baking rule set uses 4 rolls to determine a score, the highest score among the culinarians will determine the winner.Select 4 ingredients types from the list, you can use any combination you wish but you MUST select 4. At each interval roll the dice that corresponds with the ingredient or step your roleplay is highlighting. At the end the scores will be tallied.Your total score must be greater than or equal to 10 in order to be deemed edible. Bonus points will be award based on certain criteria.
| Criteria | Points Amount |
|---|---|
| Two of a kind | +5 points |
| Three of a kind | +10 points |
| Four of a Kind | +15 points |
| Judge's Choice (only available once per judge) | +5 points |
Example
Here is a very barebones example of the process. Feel free to be more creative and descriptive.Navaluk has decided to make a Rolanberry tart, comprised of Rolanberries (Produce), Maple Sugar (Sweets), Gelatin (Monster Part), and Sunset wheat flour crust (Grains)After carefully slicing the Rolanberries into equal width pieces, he places them into a pot to cook down into a jam
/Random 8
You roll a 7 (out of 8).He stirs in the perfect amount of maple sugar, then moves the pot off the heat before it can burn
/Random 4
You roll a 2 (out of 4).Before the jam can fully cool, Navaluk mixes in gelatin to thicken the filling.
/Random 20
You roll a 10 (out of 20).Once the filling reaches the right thickness, he pours the mixture into the prebaked crust. Then moves it into the icebox to fully set up.
/Random 6
You roll a 2 (out of 6).Navaluk's total rolls equal 21. The dish is edible and with the two of a kind bonus, his total score is 26!
Refreshments
There will also be an assortment of finger foods and charcuterie boards but below are some personal recommendations from the Hosts.
Rose Tea
Black tea with rose petals bringing to mind warm sunny Thanalan days.
Gillionaire's Gimlet
A grapefruit cocktail with a fig liquor and Ishgardian gin for a sweet but spiced taste.
The Ruby Road
This tart and bold drink combines equal parts vodka and pomegranate juice, lightened with a splash of orange juice and honey, to coat you palette in luxery.
The Chai White Bozjan
A coffee liqueur cocktail with the warming spices of Chai and the sharp kick of Vodka.
Past Events
Winter '24: Whisk & Whimsy
Fall '24: Fall Frolic
UPCOMING EVENT: Whisk & Whimsy JANUARY 12 6 - 10 PM ESTAs the last frost settles and snowflakes dance across the sky, The First Harvest is pleased to invite you to our annual Whisk & Whimsy, as always in collaboration with our sponsor, the Dove's Rest. The finest purveyors of luxury goods this side of Eorzea.The outdoor courtyard will be available for dancing and mingling early in the evening, with a baking competition to follow later. Light refreshments will be served throughout the night.While six passionate culinarians battle head to head for the coveted title of "Eorzea's Whimsical Winter Baker", our guests will be the first to be dazzled by their culinary delights.
THE FIRST HARVEST IS ALWAYS THE SWEETEST. WE DIG DEEP INTO THE SOIL TO FIND WHAT OUR MOTHERS PLANTED.
UPCOMING EVENT: FALL FROLIC SEPTEMBER 29TH 6 - 10 PM ESTAs the nights begin to cool and the final flowers bloom, The First Harvest is pleased to invite you to our annual Fall Frolic gala, this year in association with Dove's Rest. The finest purveyors of luxary goods this side of Eorzea.The outdoor courtyard will be available for dancing and mingling early in the evening, with a charity auction to follow later. Light refreshments will be served throughout the night.Ul'dahn natives and visitors have donated several beautiful objects to tantalize the avid collector, and all can rest easy knowing every gil will be donated to this year's charity. The First Harvest prides itself in supporting the growing artisans in U'ldah. As such, this year all proceeds will be used to sponsor a group of young and underprivileged goldsmiths, ensuring all their materials and housing needs are met while they hone their craft.
OOC: this auction will be conducted with random rolls and will involve no gil. However three lucky winners will receive an in-game prize, as a treat.
YOUR HOSTS FOR THE EVENING
Khannrael Geisswynn
Owner・Socialite・Whisper Maiden
Tasya Grushasch
Heiress・Trader・Resting Dove
There will also be an assortment of finger foods and charcuterie boards but below are some personal recommendations from the Hosts.
Rose Tea
Black tea with rose petals bringing to mind warm sunny Thanalan days.
Queen's Folly
A Cran-apple juice cocktail with a dash of cinnamon syrup topped with Ishgardian gin for a sharp but refeshing taste.
Kolompeh
A delicate and ornate cookie filled with pistachio and cardamom.
Sharlotka
A decadent Bozjan sponge cake with apples, based on a closely guarded family recipe.
The Ruby Road
This tart and bold drink combines equal parts vodka and pomegranate juice, lightened with a splash of orange juice and honey, to coat you palette in luxery.
The F'lhaminn
A spritz with sweet floral notes, from Begonia infused vodka and Blood Orange simple syrup, just like it's namesake
Nan-e-Nokhodchi
A chickpea cookie flavored with cardamom and punched into flower shapes.
Pumpkin Gelato
Oat milk gelato flavored with roasted pumpkin, paired with a spiced Pizzelle cookie
ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED
Thank you to our sponsors and guests for their generosity
Karasu single malt Doman Whisky
Donated by: Emerick Ashiir
Aged for 55 years, the deep amber whisky boasts an impressive complexity and depth of flavour, thanks to it being aged in white oak casks. With only some hundred or so bottles having been produced, the bottle is sealed and wrapped in handmade cloth, constructed from bark fibers of plants found deep in the heart of Koshu's many dense forests. The exact recipe for the whisky is known only to the reclusive family that crafted it, just as the weavers of the fabric have held their exact designs close. Rare to find beyond the borders of the once isolated Hingashi, many are the rumors of the whisky, but ever elusive are its actual bottles.
Vintage Necklace
Donated by: Eos Xavalien
Before your eyes is but one physical example of what craft and talent generous benefactors' coin will be fueling on this eve. The piece is a refurbished necklace, cast in brass and bronze and adorned with amethyst rhinestones, restored when partaking in a goldsmith apprenticeship which ended at the completion of this exquisite piece. If the look itself is not enough to tempt, then its history of belonging to the most trusted of handmaidens and servants to the late Ala Mhigan King - Theodoric I - will certainly garner the attention of enthusiasts and peerage alike.
Wooden Scepter
Donated by: Asp, On behalf of the Magpie
A tall, worn scepter made of out pale wood with a carved fan at the top. Though the paint has faded, it looks as though the staff was once adorned with reds, oranges, and yellows, the colours laid overtop the raised ridges of flames that lick up the length of the staff. The buyers notes guarantee it to be one of the few remaining canes belonging to the Belah'dian worshipers of the Temple to the Sun Goddess, known to current scholars as the Sunken Temple of Qarn.
Delicate Tinctures
Donated by: Yelena Vsayle, of Vital Vials
A beautifully blown and designed aquamarine crystal glass spritzer bottle, with a golden filigree spray attachment. A beautiful piece in and of itself, usually used for perfume or scented oils. However, this one has been filled with a neutralizer of most poisons. A simple spray over your food, and even the most paranoid of Uldahn’s citizens can rest easy knowing that THIS meal will not be their lastWarring: Tincture may cause side-effects.
Labradorite Pendant
Donated by: E'lithas Tamsin, of Saltblite Holdings
A necklace made of pristine silver links with a stunning cut of labradorite that casts a glamour upon the wearer to make them appear at the most attractive state of their youth.Upon purchase of this item a missive from the original owner will be given.
Ceremonial Chalices
Donated by: Min Estrel, On behalf of the Order of Nald'thal
A pair of intricately engraved ceremonial chalices made from Belah'dian silver using smithing techniques that have been lost to the ages. The rumors that whoever drinks from either chalice begins hearing whispers of portents, both good and ill, from a chorus of ethereal voices are entirely unsubstantiated.
Prized Items
OOC: These are the In-game giveaway items, as a thank you for your attendance
Turali Garments
Imported from across the Salt, this exquisitely crafted shirt is sure to be first of many fashion exchanges. Be a trendsetter and ready for the cooling weather with this woolen garb, woven from Tural's beloved alpacas.Winner will receive a Turali Trader's Shirt
Custom dyed Textiles
These finely spun Thavnairan silks, hand dyed by the famed Redolent Rose himself, are sure to make the winner the new jewel of the desert. The limit to their beauty is only imagination.Winner will receive a stack of dyes
Cultural Literature
A set of leather-bound tomes detailing the social customs of high society all across the Great Continents. With this knowledge the owner will be the talk of any town.Winner will receive 2 emotes