What exactly is Witchvalve?

Witchvalve is a roleplaying community offering a variety of optional regulated roleplaying content. Within it, the venue "Witchvalve Manor" is commonly known as a potion factory selling strange wares, where the supernatural is quite common.

*Openings can sometimes not find enough staff, but will still take place unstaffed. more details.

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

NEWS & UPDATES

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// Host Guide Full is now outdated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-_// Click here to enter our news and updates archive!VELVET WORLDS 05/03/2022 ver1.0
EARLY APARTMENT DAYS 08/08/2021 ver0.1+

What exactly is Witchvalve?

The Witchvalve is a community for particularly FFXIV roleplayers which provides roleplaying content to its audience. The Witchvalve Community has it's very own in-game location named The Witchvalve Manor, known as a Potion Factory selling strange wares. Places that are directly connected to the Witchvalve, which share the same Discord are considered as branches of the Witchvalve. They have their own theme, team and provide their own content.

Apart from its branches Witchvalve offers a variety of optional content for roleplayers such as a Roleplaying Beginner Guide, a Lore Page, Rp Items, Themed Rooms and more. The "Witchvalve Manor" is always open and requires no announcements to be visited by players. Our Rules and Guidelines as well as the Square Enix ToS apply even outside of our opening times. Each branch additionally has its own set of rules according to what they offer making sure their content can shine where it matters. This allows Witchvalve to manage all types of roleplay precisely, making Witchvalve one of the few communities which welcome all types of characters and player backgrounds.As you can see there is quite a lot already to spend your time on! If this isn't enough already, from time to time Witchvalve receives updates and expansions. Due to the nature of roleplaying, while your own character develops further through roleplaying it, Witchvalve and its venues do the same. The story of a venue sets the theme and the players roleplaying within it drive the story forward. With updates and expansions we evolve our content according to our audiences stories and the story we intend to tell. Those who want to work with us directly on said content or help creating it can join us through the application page. Our goal is to get roleplayers together and offer engaging and enjoyable content for the roleplaying community to the wide scope of roleplayers out there.

WHAT DO WE DO HERE?
The Witchvalve Manor is place where all different kinds of roleplayers meet up in-character, which causes unpredictable interactions between them. Sometimes we just goof around and make lighthearted puns, other times it gets moody and serious. It is a dynamic environment where every player can influence the scenarios through their roleplay or our strange items which are intended to cause engaging situations if needed. There is always a way to enjoy yourself at the Witchvalve Manor, it just takes a little to find yours.ABOUT OUR OPENINGS
Our "General Gathering Time" shows you when people generally come to the venue without an opening taking place. Sometimes not enough staff is available to service you at an opening, which only means that our service is unavailable, but you can still roleplay with the people who are there. In fact, many visit our venue even without us announcing an event. On our Discord we only announce openings and events where we have enough staff available to provide you our services.

rules & more

Warning! - Please do NOT engage in any of content marked as "Mature" or "Adult" if you are not over the age of 18+ years old! Also please do not expose others to content without consent.

Any content provided or participated in is considered as a work of fiction and does not reflect or represent any real events or intentions in any shape or form. Any content affecting a player's character in any way is optional and does not need to be roleplayed without consent.

GENERAL RULES

1 Do not mix OOC and IC relationships!
2 To clearly indicate a certain type of text use these markers:
Character speaking out loud: "I am a Witch!"
Speaking out of character: (My character is a Witch)
Third-Person Narration: ⋆The Witch said out loud.⋆
Situational text for ex. signs or language: <Do not drink this!>
3 In case public chats become too busy please invite others into a party or use private chats.
4 Dismiss all Minions/Pets when asked by staff and dress accordingly, if a special event announced.
5 Weapons are allowed inside the premises, but wielding them is prohibited. Using powers that alter the venues lore are only legitimate if discussed beforehand with the venue leaders.
6 Please refrain from bringing your own items, crafting at the venue, public dice rolling, emote and emote-message spamming or obnoxious behavior in public chats, as well as bright particle effect spamming.
7 The /yell and /shout chat are reserved for announcements, the following icons hold specified meaning.
Looking to Meld Materia = Shows you who is Staff
Looking for Party = Shows player who is looking for an Rp partner
8 Respect each other and do not meta/god play characters within our content. Nobody is forced to roleplay a scenario, so please speak up should you want to change or jump out of a scenario. You can always /tell a member of our team to help you. OOC chat is always available even when unconscious IC. We value interactions over lore-friendliness especially in the context of FFXIV's Lore.// IC, acting in-character
// OOC, acting out-of-characterYou can always talk to our staff privately if you have any questions or are in the need of help regarding situations within our events. Staff is there to help you after all!

Content KEYWORDS

Each keyword tells the you where and how you can roleplay specific types of content to avoid exposing other players to content they possibly do not want to put their eyes on or participate in. These keywords exist to clearly define content of any type to avoid the need of complex explanations. This is based on FFXIV's Terms of Service and should always be kept in mind.SFW - Safe for Work Content is allowed anywhere in all chats
- Roleplaying content and items marked as SFW
- Ordering content and items marked as SFW
- Characters being drunk or high on items, retaining control of their actions
- Physical contact without the extensive description of the scenario, no suggestive or sexual contentMATURE - Mature Content (18+ only) is allowed only in spaces marked as Mature, in private chats and after asking for consent of the involved players. By entering an area/venue/event marked as Mature you automatically consent to potentially seeing Mature content.
- Roleplaying content and items marked as Mature
- Ordering content and items marked as Mature
- Anything related to body fluids, such as blood, spit, puke, urine, etc.
- Spiking drinks/food/etc. with other items (example: secretly poisoning somebody)
- Manipulating incapacitated characters in any way
- Minor violence, no detailed bodily harm, murder or long term damage
- Anything related to suggestive/flirty behaviorADULT - Adult Content (18+ only) is prohibited everywhere, only practise "Adult" content in private chats such as /party or /tell after asking for consent of the involved players. Never mark an area/venue/event as "Adult" due to the probability to get suspended by FFXIV's gamemasters (GM).
- Only roleplay Adult content and items in private chats
- Only order Adult content and items in private chats
- Anything related to death
- Any type of erotic roleplay
- Any type of abusive content
- Psychological content such as trauma or insanity
- Anything related to gore, such as cut off limbs or similar

Vilinomicon

Part of the House

The rooms listed here are part of the actual Witchvalve House in lore! Our Elevator to the higher and lower levels is broken, which is why we are using the giant magic book to move between them comfortably.

OUR Pocket Worlds

Below we list our Pocket Worlds, designed to offer unique experiences for our lovely roleplayers. The giant book at the entrance allows characters to travel between our tiny dimensions, which hold onto the strangest of places.