The Smoking Gun

A newly refurbished bar in Mor Dhona, on the outskirts of Revenant's Toll.Owned by M'nita Tia, it welcomes patrons from all walks of life - so long as they are capable of suitable discretion. One might expect to find connections here willing to undertake any manner of endeavour, particularly those less savoury or unsanctioned by the nation-states.

The bar is dual-purpose; a front for the smuggling and acquisitions business run under its roof - and a place to make business connections that lean towards the unlawful. That in mind, patrons should be expected not to engage in illicit activities on premises but rather, establish beneficial contacts and arrange off-premises endeavours.

Join the discord! Link is in the footer.

The Bar

An open plan bar with seating and tables intended to facilitate open and easy-flowing conversation.Our (NPC) bartender, Aermgeim, will see to your food and drink needs. Indulge in diverse fare from all corners of the realm!The minor stage is open to performers - musicians included, should the Orchestrion be deemed insufficient.

Rumours imply that identifying oneself as a 'Friend of Mona' will have a patron introduced to a trusted partner for exchange of goods.

Notice Board

A place to freely append any items of note; jobs and bounties, recent news pieces, wanted posters, upcoming events or open recruitment towards whatever end.Contact a staff member or make a posting on our discord forum if you wish to add a new item. This service is intended to facilitate connections and roleplay plots.M'nita welcomes patrons to put on display their prize trophies; celebrate a good hunt with your friends and fellows with a round of drinks!

It's suggested to use the term 'Crystalline Conflict' with a staff member if one wishes to discreetly identify a potential mark or upcoming opportunity.

Basement

A multi-purpose arena, for both friendly fights and unfriendly duels.No fights to the death to occur on premises. Take your nasty business outside!

Upper Floor

Inaccessible OOC.A number of residential rooms to rent. Complementary meals are provided for residents.Each room is locked, warded, alarmed and possesses an escape tunnel and bug-out kit. Applicable residents should be inclined to depart swiftly upon a one-two-two-three knock at their door.

If one finds themselves in need of refuge, the code word 'Angel Cake' will open discussion to have them offered boarding - free of charge.

IC Rules

OOC Rules

Tagging System

We use tags to indicate interest or consent to engagement in conflict or combat spontaneously, and without prior negotiation:RP/Roleplaying - 'Passive mode' - I am in character, but request communication and consent before initiating conflict.LFP/Green Tag - 'PvP Enabled' - I am in character and welcome any spontaneous engagement with aggressive or hostile intent.No Tag/Busy/AFK - I am OOC/lurking/lamping.

Rules of Mutual Consent

We do not expect nor require you to ask another player's permission before taking any hostile or aggressive action against them IC.The tagging system intends to help you, at a glance, broadcast and identify others with whom you can comfortably engage with in provoked hostility without pausing to establish OOC consent. It is not an escape from consequences if you provoke conflict while not suitably tagged - nor does it permit you to attack others freely, if they bear the 'PvP' tag. Conflict must be justifiable and proportional.^{It is requested you check consent before intervening in an ongoing fight - or to offer healing to injured parties in the aftermath.}If someone takes an IC action you are not comfortable with, the first step is to communicate this to your RP partner. If you struggle to come to common grounds regarding the IC situation, we recommend aborting the interaction and having a full conversation regarding boundaries at your next convenience - otherwise, you are never expected to engage with characters with whom you cannot find mutual consent.

Combat Rules

By default, any interplayer combat is expected to use dice rolls for fair and equitable play. With mutual agreement players can forgo rolling and engage in 'Freeplay' combat. Let a staff member know if this agreement is established.The Smoking Gun combat system
We are trialling a dice rolling system that is built off of Grindstone but intended to mimic the loose and chaotic atmosphere of a bar brawl.Whoever initiates combat makes the first attack. If undetermined, roll initiative. Attacker writes their attack and then rolls against the defender with /random to determine its success. Defender then writes their response, followed by any counterattack, and rolls their own turn.There are no hitpoints - players should engage with the expectation that a fight wears them down naturally over time until exhaustion or injury removes them from play.

Play fair, play in good faith - fights are not intended to last for hours, and are not expected to always result in knockouts - certainly not death.A fight is conceded at any time by retreat or by verbal surrender. In either case, the victor is expected to lend no more than a final 'victory lap' strike - not a murderous coup de grace.

Drinks

Alcoholic

“Hellsbrewed” Honey Wine
A cloudy, tawny mead made from Blackbrush Myrmidon ant honeydew.Carrin Mead
Made of honey sourced from Shroud hives and comes in three flavors: classic honey, apple, and mun-tuy infused. All flavors also come in low-alcohol content versions.Sabotender Shooter
A Salt-Rimmed shot of Lichyard Libations Nopales Moonshine, served with a wedge of Sun Lemon.Vathic Caelumfruit Wine
Imported all the way from Dravania, the making of this exotic brew, beloved by the Convictors and Tailfeather hunters alike, is a closely guarded secret of the Nonmind. Described as sweet and acidic, seasoned with a peculiar spice.Bangpots' Special
No one's really sure why resident alchemist, Sparkwix Bangpots, has been allowed to hijack one of the bar's taps, but no one has stopped them yet. On the bright side, the staff don't think they can get away with charging for whatever they've cooked up. /tell a staff member for details on what the effects of tonight's brew is.Standard spirits, beer, and wine are also all available.

Non-alcoholic

Thanalan Black Tea
Served with generous amounts of sugarDoman Green Tea
Mor Dhonan-grown, sourced from cuttings brought to Eorzea by Doman refugeesAbanian Coffee
Served strong, in a traditional style

Food

Snacks

Bar Snacks
Bowls of popoto chips and roasted nuts can be found just about anywhere in reach.Miq'atori
A fusion of East and West, there are always a few of these skewers of meat and veg on the grill behind the bar. Reviewed as "surprisingly tasty"!Tacos
A New World favorite. Served in singles, with veggie, Abanian-style jhammel, and fish fillings.

Meals

Stew
A bowl of classic perpetual stew, served with bread. Thick, hearty, and filling, exactly what a merc on the road needs.Sandwich
Thick slices of mutton and cheese, served between bread and with fried popoto wedges.