De Cineribus Resurgemus.

From the Ashes, We Rise.

Welcome to The Phoenix Vanguard Page

Located on Mateus of the Crystal Data Centre of Final Fantasy 14, We are a 18+ Social RP group, holding events weekly that cover most if not all areas of the game.Our roleplay is based on -consensual- events, as we air on the lighter side of dark roleplay.

Crystal, Mateus, Mists, Ward 25, Plot 1

About Us

The Phoenix Vanguard <Ashes> was formed on November 3rd, 2022 with a small group of good friends, quickly gaining ground and relationships within the community of Final Fantasy 14 on Mateus of the Crystal Data centre.The Vanguard has flourished from humble beginnings into a medium sized group of friends, all helping each other in all aspects of the game and helping our newer members whether they be sprouts or veterans. Some of our members are also new to roleplay and therefore learning from the ground up with patience and guidance from our more veteran roleplayers, we base our roleplay on the lighter side of dark as Pirates fronting as Mercenaries and Venue owners. For more on our backstory feel free to go to check out the directory tabs at the top of the carrd!We continue to build upon our relationships in the community, assisting in areas where needed including staffing and helping manage some of the larger community events happening on the Mateus server where possible.For more information feel free to poke Z'iro Bloodthorn or Xyla Vylerni, who are our co-leaders, One of our council members, Fiora Acaeus, Cassian Acaeus, Rove Fendewood, or Jyaan Banijhakri. Our junior officer Astare's De'ruahn or any one of our growing members should be able to assist if you aren't able to catch one of us.We hope to hear from you soon or better yet see you around in game to interact with either through roleplay or just casually!

Our Backstory

The Vengeful Phoenix, a menacing war galleon that once sailed under the command of a ruthless, tyrannical captain without a code, without limits and rules, without mercy or morals.
This mans reign was short but vicious before he was overthrown by his former first officer - now Captain Z'iro Bloodthorn in a bloody mutiny that claimed one third of the crews lives.It was in the aftermath of the shipboard slaughter that Captain Bloodthorn and the newly elected Quartermaster, Xyla Vylerni opted to forge a code of conduct and restructure the late captains operations, dividing them into the seafaring sect that would remain aboard the Phoenix full time and the mercenary sect which would make its home in the Mists, accepting contracts in-land that sat beyond the reach of their flagship and sending those upon the seas back to the Phoenix.With operations divided and a singular point of failure removed, the group rebranded itself jointly as the Phoenix Vanguard, now operating under the guise of a private military contracting group.

[OOC] Officer Core

The Phoenix Vanguard is a jointly led FC by the leadership, both IC and OOC, We then have the Phoenix Council who are our senior officers and the Phoenix Guard who are our officers in training.We then have our retired officers who do not work as actively as they once did but will still take inquiries, some light recruitment and help in more of an advisory role where needed and still valued members of the officer core.

Leaders

Xyla VylerniXyla is one of our two leaders, usually found staring at a retainer bell, the FC chest, crafting or running around like a headless chicken, she often takes care of the admin side but is always willing to lend a helping hand to any member, sprout or vet that may need it and always looking for roleplay opportunities.

Z'iro BloodthornZ'iro is one of our two leaders, usually found running Crystaline conflict or Frontlines when he isn't tirelessly working on the FC's campaign for all the members or giving a helping hand to anyone that may need it. When he's not working on the campaign or helping out members he can be found looking for contacts, roleplay or drinking in the FC's bar.

Phoenix Council

Fiora AcaeusFiora spends most of her time in PVE content and is a dedicated completionist. Stuck on a side quest or niche bit of content? She can probably can help. Just don’t ask her about PVP. Have an IC malady or looking for some collaborative RP? Schedule an appointment and she’ll get you patched up (probably).

Rove FendewoodRove is an omni-yes (Everything max level) that finds himself doing whatever sounds interesting. He SHOULD be doing his roulettes but is more than likely putzing around the FC House, wandering around Eorzea, or gathering a mass amount of materials for a project. ICly he is a humble tradesman and nothing more (at least that's what he'll tell you...). Need an item found or made? Rove is your guy!

Cassian AcaeusCassian enjoys all PVE content, from rouletting to Ultimates. He DM's RP sessions and campaigns, helps people get their footing in the mercenary side of the FC, and is always available to answer any questions.

Jyaan BanijhakriJyaan is one of the Vanguard's oldest and most dedicated veterans, spending most of his time farming materials to help FC members upgrade their gear when he isn't helping host events or assisting FC members with various dungeons or Frontline roulettes.

Phoenix Guard

Astares De'ruahnAstares is the newest of the Vanguard's officers, dedicating most of his time to improving the quality of life of members of the FC, acting as their voice in the officer core and fielding any concerns or suggestions during officer meetings. He often acts as a point of first contact for small issues, when any should arise. Astares is, quite frankly, the friendly HR department of the Vanguard.

Retired Officer

Foxtrot YankeeFoxtrot is one of our founding members and our senior officer, they run our PVP nights along with some recruitment and keeping spirits high, usually found at a venue at night or helping out our members!

Kentachi D-LawKentachi at your service. Connoisseur of all PvE content and avid savage raider. Butler to the Phoenix Vanguard Organization. I answer the door, I clean up the estate, and I take out the trash. I do everything I can to bring prosperity and honor to those inside the Organization. If anything or anyone tries to disrupt that then I will do what the butler does... and tidy up.

Ceres RoseCeres is one of our founding members and can usually be found running some form of PVE content, taking screenshots or just hanging out around the FC house, Although retired they help with our recruitment and is always willing to lend a helping hand to any of our members.

Hooks

  • We have a tavern that is open 24 hours to the public. [Mateus, Mists, Ward 25, Plot 1]

  • Flyers are discreetly dotted around with coded messages for those who know what they are looking for.

  • The Mercenary side are always open to contracts.

  • The Vengeful Phoenix is likely well known to those who are in the right circles.

  • Both sections are known to be very highly skilled in the private military contract sector, their services usually fetching exorbitant rates depending upon the job.

  • The Vanguard has recently within the last year opened a highly equipped medical / research unit for it's members, however, for the right price, their services might be available to those outside the Vanguard.

Sunset Manor

Location: Mists, Ward 25 Plot 1With a commanding view overlooking the entirety of the 25th ward of the Mists down to the waterfront, Sunset Manor is the Headquarters of the Phoenix Vanguard. It is here the Vanguard makes it's home and meticulously plans it's operations throughout Eorzea, upon it's seas and beyond.

The Midnight Garden

Location: Mists, Ward 25 Plot 8Seated directly across from Sunset Manor at the peak of Ward 25 in the Mists, the Midnight Garden serves as a quiet grove where members of the Phoenix Vanguard and their allies can relax and escape from the outside world.

Phoenix Down Labs

Location: Mists, Ward 25 Plot 3Straight down the stairs from Sunset Manor and to the right stands Phoenix Down Labs, the main office for the Vanguard's Medical Division and primary hospital wing for company members injured during operations. Here, the medical division works tirelessly to develop new effective treatments and get the wounded back into the fight.

Out Of Character

We hold events daily ranging from PVE to PVP to Roleplay that are open to friends and members.

⚔ Monday - Mount / Minion Farms decided on by the FC and those attending.
⚔ Tuesday - Free For all Night, Acivities tend to vary.
⚔ Wednesday - Map Night, level and location is decided by the lowest level in the party and how far through M.S.Q they are.
⚔ Thursdays - RP Campaign with DM / Roll System.
⚔ Friday - Variant Dungeons / Fates.
⚔ Saturday - Static Raid Group / Other Assorted activities.
⚔ Sunday - Community Roleplay Night.

One of our members are usually hanging out at the house either inside or outside and always willing to point you in the right direction if you need help, or just message anyone on the Officer core list and they'll be happy to answer any questions you might have for us.We are currently also looking for new members to join us whether it's for RP or just to join our many weekly events, with dawntrail coming up we are also looking to set up a relaxed static for our members to delve into.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • "Are you currently recruiting?" Yes we are! Feel free to apply on our community page on the lodestone or poke one of us in game!

  • "What kind of roleplay do you do?" We are a pirate & mercenary RP free company, we tend to roleplay on the lighter side of the dark roleplay meaning we only do consentual roleplay that was discussed earlier ooc with the people involved, we do -not- accept under any circumstance extreme NSFW roleplay.

  • "Do you do anything else other than roleplay?" We most certainly do, we have events that range from PVP to PVE, not just roleplay, we are also looking to start up a static for our members once Dawntrail launches this summer!

  • "What timezone do your events begin?" Most of our events begin between 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.