MANORGHAST Update 7 13/10/2023 ver2.7
This is an update to our rules and guidelines regarding a case where a player roleplayed a 17 year old character at the roleplaying venue, causing concerns in terms of if they are allowed at the venue or not and what they are allowed/prohibited to roleplay in-character there. Nothing explicit has happened otherwise, though from this point on the Witchvalve Team will be much more strict regarding moderating the Discord and Venue in-game.
//// Important Notices
//// Rules regarding IC and OOC age have been added
//// Rules and Guidelines
// RULE 9 added
// RULE 10 added
// Content Keywords updated
//// Website
// Mature Disclaimer are now more prominent
// RP Service Removed
//// Discord
// Info channel updated
// Server Rules updated
// Ticket System updated

MANORGHAST Update 6 1/8/2023 ver2.6
In the sixth update of Manorghast the main changes consist of making the "Witchvalve Two-Year Anniversary Collaboration" public, the addition of effects to the Frog'o'bot item and discord role, and a few structural changes on the discord and internal systems. It is amazing that we have gotten so many collaboration partners for our Anniversary, so I wish you all the fun with it! Check the event page here!
//// Important Notices
// Two-Year Anniversary Collaboration
// Frog'o'bots owners pay half the price on potions (not stackable)
// Frog'a'lot grants lifetime free food and drinks, effect from Frog'o'bot included
//// Discord
// #announcements Discord channel renamed to "wv-notices", can be followed by other discords
// #announcements-o18 discord channel renamed to "wv-news" for server wide updates and news
//// Internal
// Moderation Cases have been added
// Host Guide Simple updated
// Host Guide Full is now outdated

MANORGHAST Update 5 8/5/2023 ver2.5
The 2.5 Update for the Witchvalve marks the end of the Manorghast Expansion. All changes are meant to finalize what Manorghast tried to achieve, fixing and improving many areas which were still not working as intended or did not give satisfying results, such as our items being engaging enough to be roleplayed with. With this update, not only our venue, but also our Discord have seen changes to set them up for a time where no new updates get released. Witchvalve is now directly connected to "Vilithos" who is the creator and owner of Witchvalve commonly known as "The Piratewitch Viliana" within the FFXIV roleplaying culture. Witchvalve and his own content were two seperate projects in the past, which are now merged to lessen the overall workload of both projects. Supporting Vilithos means supporting the Witchvalve, and supporting the Witchvalve now means supporting Vilithos. At the release of the 2.5 Update there are no new plans for a new Witchvalve Expansion. Thank you for sticking with us and have fun roleplaying at the Witchvalve Manor! - Vilithos
//// Important Notices
// Final Update for the Manorghast Expansion
// Item Prices lowered significantly
// Many new items, including reworked ones!
// New characters are available on our Rp Service
// Witchvalve is now directly connected to "Vilithos"
//// Website
// Lots of text have been updated to be more clearly phrased
// About Us page "What exactly is Witchvalve?" updated
// About Us page "About our openings" updated
// Item Descriptions on the SFW Menu have been updated
// Item Descriptions on the Evil Menu have been updated
// New Characters added to the Rp Service!
// General item prices have been reduced significantly
// "Iconix" prices have been updated
// "Vilinomicon" is now used to archive rarely used items
// Some items from the Vilinomicon are now potions or "Iconix"
// "Frog'o'bot" has been added to the SFW Menu
// "Superior Frog'a'lot" has been added as a hidden item
// "Faydream" added to the SFW Menu
// "Coneflower Lixxy" has been reworked
// "Viviara" has been added to the SFW Menu
// "Cataliquor" has been removed
// "Viviera" has been removed
// "Bloodbinder" has been added to the Evil Menu
// "Golden Needle" reworked into "Goldenhowl" on the Evil Menu
// "Ruby" reworked into "Rubylon" on the Evil Menu
// "Larimar" reworked into "Larimanool" on the Evil Menu
// "Burnamint" has been added to the Evil Menu
// "Bloodpepper" reworked into "Dragonade" on the Evil Menu
//// Discord
// "Witchalve" and "Vilithos" are now directly connected
// Discord Server is now a in technical terms a "Community", unlocks new features
// Discord Server "Rules and Guidelines" updated
// "Server Introduction" added
// "Partners" now listed in a forum channel
// "Vilithos Ping" role added
// "Frog'o'Bot" and "Superior Frog'a'Lot" roles added
// Channel accessability rights updated
//// Internal
// Discord Roles have been adjusted
// "Former Staff" role added
// "Activity check" of the Witchvalve Team

MANORGHAST Update 4 8/11/2022 ver2.4
In this update we are making a service more obvious which has fallen into the shadows for a while. You can now hire characters from the Witchvalve Manor for the services they provide by creating a ticket on our discord. This allows for some Rp scenario planning beforehand, making this whole service much easier to manage. For this update it meant that the current jobs we offered were not fit for this service, which is why the job-system has been overhauled once again. Hopefully our jobs are now a little more attractive to people and eventually brings in new staff which we desperately are in need of. The website has received a structural update to make navigation and reading easier, maintaining our core values. This also applies to the Discord which had sections that were never used. The guide to venues named "Witchvalve Framework" is being discontinued due to being outdated and simply not being very reader friendly. Manorghast ver2.4 is supposed to simplify and strengthens our foundation, giving us room to flexibly add or remove things as we go, as well as widen the entrance to new staff. Our partners also finally have a page where they are being properly presented the way it was intended back in Velvet Worlds. - Vilithos
//// Important Notices
// Website structure and texts have been updated
// "Services" page added including our character roster
// "Partners" page added including communities, venues and familiars
// "Job system" has been overhauled once again
// Ticket system added to our Discord
// "Witchvalve Framework" discontinued
//// Website
// Job-System and page overhaul with redesigned Rp "Jobs"
// Discord Ticket system for "services" and "support" added
// Website "Services" page lists hirable "Rpj" WIP
// Partner page added
// Navigation added to the header
// Venue rules simplified
// Rules page now lists "content keywords"
// "Witchvalve Framework" discontinued
// "Menu" is now named "SFW Menu"
// "XXX" is now named "Evil Menu"
// Footer sub-navigation texts and links updated
// "Jobs" button moved to footer sub-navigation, now "Join the Team"
// Website texts have been adjusted accordingly
//// Discord
// "RP Section" removed entirely
// "rp-characters" channel moved to sharing section
// "Service" section added
// Ticket System added with "Create Ticket" channel
// "itc-macros" moved to library for now
// "honor-rank" moved to the library for now
// "public" section texts updated accordingly
// "jobs" channel renamed to "Join the Team"
// "jobs" channel texts updated
//// Internal
// "Staff purgatory" channel removed
// "Storage" channel removed
// "heyboss" moved to library
// "application form" updated
// Discord Roles have been adjusted

MANORGHAST Update 3 29/10/2022 ver2.3
For Halloween 2022 I wanted to give the community an event to forge some long lasting memories and expand on the Manorghast lore further. While we didn't have much time for the preperations I was extremely happy to have the Witchvalve community help making the event possible. Without them the "Sootling Summoning" would not have happened! Halloween is an important time for the Witchvalve community given its overall theme, so I am thankful the lore I've written in such a short time was welcomed with open arms and created funny interactions. - Vilithos
//// Important Notices
// "Sootling Summoning" festival, three night event
// "Sootling Summoning" event page added, check it out here!
// "The Great Wooden Serpent" story added to the lore page
// Costume Competition winners are "Yiona&Erinna", "Sakras" and "Ashlandis"
// True or False Quiz winner is "Luna"
// Spooky Story Competition winner is "Elisia"
// Website Texts have been updated
// New Partner "Menagerie" has been added

MANORGHAST Update 2 11/10/2022 ver2.2
Quite a lot of small changes have been made since 2.1 over time, which are summed up in the 2.2 update to give an overview. With the 2.2 update I am making sure that the time the team and I spend on our content and management is not wasted on things we don't enjoy, putting RP first. After all the roleplay is what most people come for, not for optional side content that gets repetitive easily. As for me "The Witch", now called "Vilithos", my focus has shifted on some of my other interests. I will still be working on Witchvalve content, but in a smaller fashion with less time commitment, which will be quite the challenge to deliver the same quality. Considering the fact that I've spend around 20-30 hours a week for months making the Witchvalve Project what I truly intended it to be, I believe it is only fair to take my time and put it on my other interests as well. That's about it! - Vilithos (The Witch)
//// Important Notices
// "Witchvalve Community" and "Witchvalve Manor (venue)" are now differentiated
// Website Text has been updated
// Venue Rules have been updated
// "Looking for Party" Icon now means "Player looking for Roleplaying Partner"
// Jobs Page has been updated
// Roleplaying Jobs have been updated
// Discord structure has been updated
// New Partner "Seventh Haven" has been added
// New Partner "Silver Valkyrie Events" has been added
//// Venue Rules Update
// Rule 2, "<...>" signs are now for special texts like readable text on objects
// Rule 4, minions are now allowed, but you need to hide them when asked by staff
// Rule 5, added: abilities that are venue-breaking are irrelevant to the lore and will be ignored, so no burning down the house
// Rule 6, added "obnoxious behaviour in public chats" to the list
// Rule 7, updated: "Looking for Party" Icon indicates staff offering Rp services including Erp >> "Looking for Party" indicates a player who is looking for a Roleplaying partner (any player, not just staff)
//// Jobs Update
// "Operators" names and descriptions have been adjusted, no changes, only the wording
// "DJ / Music Manager" OP removed
// "Receptionist" OP removed
// "Advertiser" OP removed
// "For Security" removed
// "For Escorts" removed
// "Roleplaying Jobs" are now venue specific, giving insight on what to do- should you take on that "job". Each RPJ now comes with its own tasks which are meant to make staff truly a part of the venue lore. Changes and new jobs may be added in the future. ; The description has been updated accordingly.
// "Maiden" RPJ added to Witchvalve Manor
// "Seeker" RPJ added to Witchvalve Manor
// "Alchemist" RPJ added to Witchvalve Manor
// "Mechaneer" RPJ added to Witchvalve Manor
// "Scientist" RPJ added to Witchvalve Manor
// "Waiter/Waitress" RPJ Added to Gold Leaf
// "Receptionist" RPJ added to Beldame Guild
// Application form updated
//// Discord Update
// "Feedback" channel removed, there are enough channels to give feedback
// Channel Sections have been re-organized
// RP Section has been overhauled into "Looking for Roleplay" Section
// "Sharing" section has been added, for memes, art and more
// SFW Role has been added
// NSFW Role has been added
// Role assignment has been updated
// "Welcome" channel has been updated
// Partner channels have been updated
// "Community" section has been updated
//// Internal Update
// Host specific rules and guidelines have been updated
// Advertisement rules and guidelines have been updated
// Gold Leaf Discord is discontinued and now included on the Witchvalve Discord

MANORGHAST Update 1 08/08/2022 ver2.1
After a break of roughly two months I came back for Witchvalve's 1 year anniversary, in order to celebrate what we have been through so far. The first update for Manorghast includes a few changes to our fundamental systems according to how Witchvalve staff has been running events while I was on my break. Additionally, as a little gift from me to our community, we released the first untested version of "Into the Cauldron"- a tabletop roleplaying system designed for entertainment. While it is still in its earliest stage, I am confident that through playtesting we can optimize it and have some fun roleplaying campaigns inside of FFXIV. Thank you for being part of Witchvalve! - The Witch
//// Important Notices
// "Daily Gathering Time" has been added
// "1 Year Anniversary" Raid Event
// "Into the Cauldron" Untested added, TTRpg-like system
// Keyword system has been updated
//// Discord Update
// "ITC" reaction role added, for those who are interested in "Into the Cauldron"
//// Internal Update
// Host Role has been updated
// Advertisement rules have been updated

MANORGHAST RELEASE 29/06/2022 ver2.0
The 2.0 Update is an expansion to the Witchvalve content named "Manorghast", which stands for the revitalization of our house-related lore. We are updating outdated content according to our and the players needs- and are adding new content to expand on the Witchvalve roleplaying experience. Especially important to us was to refocus on what the Witchvalve was supposed to be in the first place, making changes to clearly communicate our theme without ruining the experience for our already existing crowd. Manorghast is also a step into an unexplored territory, which is about becoming a resource for FFXIV players regarding the creation of player-events, venues and roleplaying in general. We are adding the "Witchvalve Framework" and a "Beginner Roleplaying Guide" which are supposed to give insight on their related topics. Both are still early version so we highly appreciate your feedback regarding them. Due to the consistent growth of players we have added a keyword system inside the Witchvalve Framework to ensure all players an enjoyable experience without the need of complicated explanations. As we are expanding further, I want to thank you for being part of the Witchvalve community. See you in-game! - The Witch
//// Important Notices
// Rules and Guidelines have been updated
// Keyword system has been added
// Witchvalve Framework has been added
// Beginner Roleplaying Guide has been added
// New Rooms have been added
// Jobs page has been updated
// General overhaul of our entire menu
//// Website Update
// Items have been removed, added and updated
// Our general menu is now completely safe to look at
// "Iconix" items have been added to the general menu
// All "forbidden" items are now listed in the XXX-menu called "Vilinomicon"
// "Iconix" items have been added to the "Vilinomicon
// Lore friendly items have been added to the "Vilinomicon"
// Keyword system applied to all items
// Rules and Guidelines have been updated
// "Witchvalve Framework" has been added
// "Archive" for older updates has been added
// "Worlds" page has been overhauled, now lists all of our spaces
// "Lore" page has been added, including an FAQ
// The interior of the main space at the Witchvalve has been updated
// "Attic" has been added, includes a library and an office
// "The Inn" has been added, includes two inn-rooms, a shower and bathroom
// "Basement 9" has been added, includes the storage and potion factory
// "Stories" have been added to the Lore page
// "Characters" have been added to the Lore page
// "FAQ" has been added to the Lore page
//// Discord Update
// Rules and Guidelines have been updated
// "Feedback" channel has been added
//// Internal Update
// Staff Rules and Guidelines have been updated
// Witchvalve now has branches
// "Gold Leaf" branch added
// "Jobs" have been added
// Application Form has been updated

VELVET WORLDS Update 3 05/03/2022 ver1.5
After our two week break we are rolling out with Update 1.5! The jobs we offered at the Witchvalve were much more tedious than fun to do, being either too passive or simply didn't offer much room for fulfilment. I can't stress enough how important it is to me that all staff is enjoying itself as well as our crowd. After all we are playing a game and don't attend to an actual part-time job! This also made it extremely hard to recruit new staff members which we desperately needed to run the Witchvalve. Naturally it took a lot of time to figure out what problems each job had and which are essential. Update 1.5 is the biggest fundamental change yet, aimed to give everyone an even better experience. These changes might seem irrelevant on the surface to especially our crowd, but the core is what is going to influence that surface later on. 1.5 allows to add and remove jobs if needed, without breaking the entire system or burning somebody out. There are already plans for 2.0, but for a while we wilI be testing the stability of 1.5. Thanks for sticking with us and I hope to see you some time in game!
////Job-System Update
//Application Process has been streamlined
//New Job Types "Operator" and "Rpj" added
//Website "Jobs" Tab updated
//Discord "Jobs" Channel updated
//Application Form is now required
//Staff specific Rules and Guidelines updated
//Internal Structures updated
//"Escort" Job removed because of job changes
//"Security" Job removed due to being too passive
//All Jobs are now more fulfilling to do
////Website Update
//Rules and Guidelines updated
//Multiple Texts updated
//Menu Prices updated
////Discord Update
//Rules and Guidelines updated
//Partnered up with "The Bee Hive Delivery Agency"
//Partnered up with "The Willow Circle"
//Rp-Section updated, now available againVELVET WORLDS Update 2 14/02/2022 ver1.05
It's been a while! These couple last weeks were full of internal situations we had to solve quickly with precision. Even though the changes seem small, they are just the beginning of several big foundational changes, which are going to happen soon. Honestly it's been tough, but hopefully we regain our energy to do more special events in the future. Hopefully you are looking forward to a little taste of those special events, such as the "Fairydream Festival", we have cooked up for you. Thank you for supporting us thus far. - The Witch
//Witchvalve Discord was nuked because of a hacked account
//Witchvalve Discord has been recreated
//Partnered up with "Dodolysium" (discontinued)
//Updated the websites partner buttons
//Added "Gold Leaf" partner icon because it was missing
//Rules and Guidelines have been updated
//Requirements to become Staff have been updated
//Jobs have been updated
//Special Event "Fairydream Festival" releasedVELVET WORLDS Update 1 23/01/2022 ver1.01
We have been able to test a big portion of our system the past few openings and decided, due to how players move and behave at the Witchvalve we had to do some adjustments. The job of the receptionist is currently in a very passive position with barely any natural interactions. Receptionist will be there for special events, but it will take a while for us to find a way to make this job engaging for everyone. The system required to run the escort service has been remade in order to give players their freedom to Rp anywhere, and still allow escorts to do their job fluently. Due to the introduction of said system a new rule had to be added. Lastly we have noticed that players freely roam around the house, which we cant control for obvious reasons. Thats why all pocket worlds are freely accessable from now on. In the future some rooms could be locked due to changes or special events. Thanks for coming to the Witchalve! - The Witch
// Pocket Worlds have been opened
// Receptionist Job has been updated, now a temporary job
// Escort Service has been reworked
// Due to new Escort Service system Rules have been updated
// Pocket Worlds are freely accessable nowVELVET WORLDS RELEASE 12/01/2022 ver1.0
After several months of delaying the opening of the House on Twintania, we finally have finished all preperations to show you what we worked on so hard. This venue has already come a long way, so I wanted to offer a unique and polished roleplaying experience that players could look forward to attending. With the "Grand Opening" or "Release" of "Witchvalve Velvet Worlds" or simply the House, we are setting up the foundation for future events and content updates such as new Pocket Worlds. I am looking forward to meeting your characters ingame! - The Witch
// Opening the Witchvalve House to the public for the first time
// Added Reception Area and Closet
// Added Witchvalve House Main Area
// Website Design Updated and new Logo
// "Schedule" Tab Updated; Now only lists actual openings happening and the link to our playlist button has been removed, because we currently do not see any use for one.
// "News" Tab Added; To keep players updated on changes and content updates
// "Help" Tab Updated; Rules have been rephrased and explainations have been added, as well as a new map to the witchvalve house on twintania
// "Gallery" Tab Removed
// "Jobs" Tab Removed; Jobs are now listed on our Discord Server
// "Worlds" Tab Added; Lists all Pocket Worlds
// Food & Drinks: Several new items
// Magical Menu: Several new items; removal of "Sesame Cookies"
// XXX Menu: Several new items
// Pills, Powders & Plants Reworked
// Smokes Market Reworked
// New Smokes Menu; "Smokes Market" and "Pills, Powders & Plants" have beed merged into the new mix-and-match "Smokes Menu", where different effects can be combined to your liking.

EARLY APARTMENT DAYS 08/08/2021 ver0.1+
In the Witchvalve Apartment every opening was filled with changes to figure out how to ensure players an entertaining and comfortable experience. Everything listed below are changes that happened within four month of the apartments existence. Changelog entry made on 18/12/2021
// Designing the ingame venue, Topmast Apartment
// Designing the Witchvalve Website
// Changing several menu items, prices and currency
// Advertisements through party finder, discords and players
// Figuring out how to approach and get players involved
// Recruiting staff, staff structure, jobs and roles
// Opening days and times
// Partnering up with "The Darkside" Discord
// Partnering up with "Endless Nights Events" Discord
// Halloween Collaboration with "Gold Leaf"
// Adding a Discord server with multiple functions
// Removing the "Nightclub" aspect entirely
// Getting a, planning the and working on the Witchvalve House

Wednesday 15th February 2023, "Fairydream Festival" - 19:00ST/7pmST

Venue always open, but due to Square Enix ToS please keep our Rules and Guidelines in mind!

• Where to go?
• Our SFW Menu
• Our EVIL Menu

Every year the Witchvalve Manor celebrates their love for potions and love for passion itself. A time to strengthen your connections with others! Some might use this opportunity to find their soulmate. The one potion which has become an Icon for this day is called the Fairydream, the one and only love potion that does it all! Though, this year a new item makes its debut, the Bloodbinder.

SOOTLING SUMMONING

29th October 2022, "Moonlit Dawn" - 23:00ST/XpmST
30th October 2022, "Mirrormoonrise" - 19:00ST/7pmST
31st October 2022, "Almighty Sootling" - 19:00ST/7pmST

At Witchvale Halloween is a special time because we are monstrously weird the whole year! As the supernatural people and folk find their way to the Witchvalve Manor regularely, once a year we all get together to be who we truly are. This three night festival, named the Sootling Summoning, has its name from a primal called the Almighty Sootling which we try to summon once a year to celebrate within it's literal shadow! How we perform this ritual is something one must experience by themself, but you can study the ancient knowledge either in our library or right here on our event page. Because this is an in-character roleplaying event we have a bunch of activities prepared for you. If we please the Almighty Sootling enough, it might appear!

The "Looking for Party" icon indicates players who are looking for a Monster, a partner for this festival. Should you see one and are interested in them somehow, ask them "What's your superpower?" and let the almightly sootling take the wheel.

• Our SFW Menu
• Our Evil Menu