Esteemed guest,

You are being formally invited to The Black Diamond. In these halls, information and charm carry more weight than coin.The Black Diamond specializes in networking. We connect professionals to clients, circulate whispers, and foster reputations.The consumption of drugs is not permitted on the premises, but you may peddle your wares. Sobriety is to be maintained at all times.You are encouraged to keep your weapon. Should a fight break out on Speakeasy grounds, patrons are permitted to assist security in apprehending the aggressor.The Black Diamond has a formal black tie dress code. The quality of your fabrics matters not. You can arrive in rags provided they have been adequately tailored. Accentuate what you desire, but cover your modesty.The Black Diamond is located in Ul'dah ((Goblet, W5, P36, Closest aetheryte: North Subdivision)).To good times and fruitful business,

Diamante Nero

▬▬ NOTE ON STAFF TAGS: You can find staff indicated with the green /lfp tag. Anyone with the green LFP tag is an employee of the venue.

These rules will, in some way shape or form, have been listed on the ic letter that your character has been presented with.As for how your character got this letter, that's up to you! The knowledge of this establishment is earned through activity in criminal circles. Whether that's by socializing with other crime families and organizations, or being a reputable criminal in the underworld, or being recommended to visit by another criminal community, you are free to decide how your character ended up here. They advertise by word of mouth and invitation.

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ DISCLAIMER & FAQ

Q: Why do you have so many rules? This seems like too much trouble.
A: The Speakeasy is modeled after how venues operated during the Stormblood and early Shadowbringers times. The RP is serious, detailed, very lore heavy, and novella to literate writing. These rules have been placed to shape the venue accordingly.Q: Do you sell your Staff's time/Can I hire my favorite staff member for 1-on-1 in a private room?
A: No. We do not offer ERP services here, and we do not sell Staff. Even in a SFW setting, we do not sell Staff's time as that is mildly erotic in nature. We do not subscribe to any type of erotic themes whatsoever.Q: Why is there a dress code? It's out of character for my character to wear a fancy outfit.
A: I'm sorry to hear that. The Black Diamond Speakeasy has a dress code because there is a standard for behavior and mannerisms on Speakeasy grounds. This is a lounge to network, make connections, and get your name out there. If you dress to the nines, people are wont to look and listen.Q: Is there a sync?
A: Yes, we provide Lightless. It's on our discord. (Your Vanilla must still translate well.)

▬▬ IC RULES

═══════ BEHAVIOR

Ⅰ. Behave yourself. If you wish to misbehave, prepare yourself for the consequences. At least you'll be providing entertainment to others if you misbehave.Ⅱ. Drugs are not to be consumed on the premises. You can broker sales, though.Ⅲ. While we encourage the consumption of alcohol, we do not expect you to lose sobriety. Please sober up should you find yourself slipping.Ⅳ. Cigars and cigarettes are permitted on the premises. It would be a tragedy if we did not allow our scotch to be paired with a cigar.Ⅴ. If you pull out a weapon, expect several to be pointed at you in return--from staff and patrons alike. Do be careful of the decor and furniture, but feel free to skirmish to your hearts content. We'll bill you for damage to the premises.

▬▬ CHARACTER RULES

 
═══════ APPEARANCE
 

Ⅵ. The Black Diamond Speakeasy has a dress code. We do not erase culture, but we do expect you to be dressed to the nines.       ((Some other terms to fit the dress code: Old Money, Film Noir, 1920s Gangster, Mafia Speakeasy, Vintage Luxury, Jazz Age, Opulent Decay, Criminal Lounge, Underworld Baroque. No adventuring gear, no solution nine attire.))Ⅶ. Accentuate what you like, but cover your modesty    ((We will ban characters that show up with their private parts on display.))Ⅷ. While The Black Diamond Speakeasy does not condone prejudice, we have a certain image to uphold.Explanation on rule 8:
   ((Characters with outlandish proportions that do not look like they belong to FFXIV are not welcome. Characters that break lore and immersion are not welcome.    What we consider lore friendly
- Characters that use "smol or toll" to lengthen their heights WITHIN REASON. We have a height limit of 8ft tall. Any characters over that are unfortunately lore breaking.
- Characters that use Customize+ to add some chubbiness/real weight to the models. (NOT a fetish.) We promote body positivity and diversity.    What we consider lore breaking
- Exaggerated proportions (using C+) that are fetishized.
- Characters that are sized outside of their race's lore. (over 8ft tall characters in general; tall races that are comically short.)
- Modded character models that are severely different from their vanilla form. (I.E: a blond Elezen vanilla, but a blue-haired Viera modded.)
- Modded character models that do not translate well to their vanilla state.))

ⅠⅩ.   We do not accept Lore-Breaking characters. This is a LORE-ABIDING ESTABLISHMENT. If your character is not lore friendly or on the further end of lore-bending, we ask that you find another establishment.   Unfortunately, Sineaters and Shard-hoppers will have to find another establishment to attend. I apologize to our otherworldly friends, but Shardhopping characters do not fit into The Black Diamond Speakeasy's lore. 
Your character's vanilla state MUST translate to mods. Not everyone will see your modded appearance, but everyone will see your vanilla apperance. Please make sure your mods translate well enough to vanilla.
 

 
═══════ OOC RULES
 

Ⅹ. Due to the nature of this establishment, we unfortunately do not allow modern technology or Solution 9 technology into the establishment. For technology, think Skysteel Manufactory in Ishgard, or the Alchemist's guild in Ul'dah.Ⅺ. With the above said, we do not allow modern lingo or products in the establishment. Anything that originates from Solution 9 in terms of modern-day lingo or products will not be tolerated within the Speakeasy. Magitek is permitted.Ⅻ. The Speakeasy is not for starting OOC fights or drama. (While we encourage IC crime, we do not encourage OOC issues.)ⅫⅠ. We ask that all patrons do not discuss mods, plugins, or any manner of 3rd party involvement in game. Rule 1 of fight club. Don't mention fight club.ⅪⅤ. The Black Diamond Speakeasy reserves the right to ask any patron to leave the establishment for any reason. If you are asked to leave, please do so maturely.ⅩⅤ. If there is any problem, concern, or issue that you wish to bring up, you may bring it up to @junko.enoshima directly in private. Please be mature about it and don't publicize issues that do not further need to be publicized.

══ Now that you have read through all of the rules, you're finally able to obtain the passphrase to be let into the venue. The passphrase is "Never Broken." (Or some variation of it, i.e: I'd like to purchase flowers with petals that are never broken, never wilted. Get creative! Staff will ask you at the door.)

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▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ DISCLAIMER & FAQ
 

Q: Why are your hiring requirements so strict?
A: For a variety of reasons. We want to disincentivize people who are gil-motivated and are only here for a stream of income. We want to encourage people who want to write out specific criminal ideas or plots at the venue. The monetary aspect of it is purely a bonus. It is not meant to be the driving factor. If you are here only for a paycheck and any RP is optional for you, then this is not the establishment for you.Q: Why is there a uniform?
A: Because there is a dress code that needs to be abided. You can pick whatever you like for your uniform, so long as it matches "black tie attire."Q: I can't attend every week but I can attend every other week, or every so often. Can I still apply?
A: Yes. Just please communicate your schedule with me so I know both when to and when to not expect you to be present for a shift.
 

Ⅰ. The Speakeasy is run by a reputable, notorious Ul'dahn mafia that has a very strong presence in Ul'dah's underworld. You are associating with a crime syndicate while you work here.Ⅱ. You will be paid in gil at the end of every shift you work. For bartenders, you will be provided in-game items and do not need to supply your own. You will be expected to track your ooc sales.Ⅲ. Some roles are more RP heavy than others. While all roles are welcome to RP and interact, obviously roles like Bartenders and Hosts will be rping the whole night. Please place your character accordingly based on their personality.Ⅳ. We do not employ the use of shout runners, advertisers, and will only have one active PF listing up during the venue's operating hours.Ⅴ. We are, unfortunately, on Balmung. Please get to Balmung in advance.

ⅤⅠ. You will remain in character for the whole shift.ⅤⅠⅠ. You are to be open in communication both as mun and your muses. There is an IC linkshell and an OOC linkshell. We will make good use of both every shift.
       Because of this, your character will need at least 2 empty cwls slots.ⅤⅠⅠⅠ. Please behave yourself oocly. Do not incriminate us as a group. Do not start drama among staff.ⅠⅩ. The Black Diamond reserves the right to dismiss staff. Should this come to pass, you will be provided a reason why you were dismissed.

▬▬ ROLES TO HIRE

As of 1/26/26: we are hiring ALL roles, but we have a priority.GREETERS > PERFORMERS > HOSTS = BARTENDERS = SECURITYGreeter-Bouncer
You will be the first point of contact for people entering the venue. You will be required to /tell them, welcoming them into the venue in an IC manner. You will give them a statement, of which they have to respond ICly with a passphrase. If they respond with the passphrase, you will communicate that the individual is able to enter the Speakeasy from the lobby. If they are unable to respond with the passphrase, you will direct them to our venue's rules and inform them that they cannot enter the venue without the passphrase being spoken after reading the rules. You will be provided detailed instructions, and any questions you may have will be answered.You will also ensure that they comply with dress codes and communicate in the ooc CWLS regarding the movement of individuals entering the venue.Security
You and your team will be patrolling the venue, keeping an eye out for any individuals with disruptive behavior or concerning comments--both IC and OOC. You will be communicating openly through the CWLS whenever you spot something that is even marginally concerning. You and your team will be the staff escorting individuals out the door for disruptive behavior ICly, and reporting to management for OOC disruptive behavior.Bartenders/Chefs
The heart and soul of the party; there are very rarely things that go better with good company than liquor and food. You and your team will be serving liquor and food to both individuals sitting at the bar, coming up to the bar, or fulfilling orders placed by servers and and handing it off for delivery. You will make small talk with individuals sitting at the bar, while also simultaneously serving anyone that comes up.Hosts
Our bread and butter. Some individuals are shy and cannot bring themselves to approach bartenders or other individuals. Your primary course of action will be hunting down these lone wolves and providing them an experience they won't forget; genuine conversation, interested smiles, making them feel wanted in the Speakeasy. You may receive pointers from servers on lone wolves, but it is your primary responsibility to keep an eye out for them.Performers
There are many caveats with this one. The performers that we prefer in the Speakeasy are individuals using Performance--DJs do not fit the lore of the venue. We have strict guidelines on the type of music that can be played in the Speakeasy, as it is, essentially, a jazz lounge. There are certain genres that fit the venue: Classical, Rhythm & Blues, and, of course, Jazz. Modern music is heavily discouraged, and 'old but gold' pieces are heavily encouraged. Performers are hired on an as-needed basis. Some nights we will have performances on our designated stage, other nights we may not.The Speakeasy does not employ the use of shout runners or advertisers; while this may hurt visibility and numbers, this is already acknowledged and the decision not to employ them still remains firm. There will be one advertisement on PF at a time posted by upper management and no more than that.
 

▬▬ PAYMENT
 

Shifts will be paid a flat fee per night for all employees. You can work a half-shift if you would like, you will be paid hourly for it.We have IC gil salary and OOC gil salary. IC is lore compliant (that's a lot of fucking money), and OOC is simply to compensate you for the time that you give me. Ideally you do not care and you are here to network and RP, but you don't mind a nice gift for your time.Payment per shift, gil amounts only
1mil/shift - ooc
250k/shift - IC

▬▬ APPLICATION
 

Please fill this out as detailed and accurately as you possibly can. YOU NEED TO BE ON DISCORD TO SUBMIT IT.You may submit this via google docs to my DMs (on discord), into my DMs directly (on discord) into several little posts, or you may open a ticket (on discord) with appropriate naming of it. The world is your oyster!## SECTION 1 — OOC INFORMATION
> **Name**:
> **Age**:
> **Time Zone**:
> **Play Times/Activity**:
> **How long have you been RPing (In General & In FFXIV)?**:
> **Venue Experience**:
> **Are you comfortable with darker, mature, or morally grey RP themes in the venue’s environment?**:
> **Are you faint of heart?**: (We do not recommend the faint of heart apply to work at a criminal organization.)## SECTION 2 — IC INFORMATION
> **Character Name**:
> **Race**:
> **Origin; Current Residence**:
> **Character Blurb**: (2–4 paragraphs describing your character’s history, personality, and demeanor.)
> **Strengths & Talents**: (What skills make them suitable for the venue?)
> **Flaws or Weaknesses**: (Traits or issues that may interfere with them working at the venue.)
> **Profile or Carrdd**: (Optional.)## SECTION 3 — THE SPEAKEASY
> **Desired Position**: (Greeter/Host/etc)
> **Experience/Background in that position**:
> **How do they carry themselves in a professional environment *in* that position?**:
> **How would they handle disrespect?**:
> **Their favorite part about working in hospitality?**: (Money is a perfectly acceptable answer here. I also work primarily for money.)## SECTION 4 — VENUE & FAMILY ALIGNMENT
> **The Black Diamond Speakeasy operates under the protection and management of Diamante Nero. Does your character understand they are associating with an organized crime syndicate?**:
> **Do they understand that said syndicate is not the most just nor innocent community?**:
> **With all that being said, do they still wish to align themselves with a lawful evil aligned syndicate and what may come of that?**:
> **This is an immersive, lore-abiding, heavy RP venue. We do not participate in nor offer ERP as a service. We do not offer purchasing Staff time as a service. Are you comfortable with that?**:## SECTION 5 — PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS
> **The Black Diamond Speakeasy pays in-game gil per shift worked.However, the payments ICly and OOCly differ. The OOC payment is 1m/shift, but the IC payment is 250k/shift. Are you alright with that?**: (In lore, 250k is an absurd amount of money, considering most vegetables and vendor items cost a meager 20-100gil per item.)
> **Do you have 2 CWLS slots available?**:
> **What constitutes as a professional and respectful venue environment, staff-wise, for you?**:
> **How do you handle OOC conflicts or misunderstandings, among staff, if they arise during a shift?**:
> **Is there anything you would like leadership to know before you're hired?**:
> **Is there anything you want to ask leadership before you're hired?**: