The Zephryte Initiative

Free Company Type:

Adventure-based, Airship, Travel, Aid Group, Magitek & Magic, Medium RP, Community Inclusive

OOC Location:

Lavender Beds - Ward 6 Plot 58h

IC Location:

The offices are located in Limsa at Mist Ward 12, Plot 54.
The Horizon's Edge docks all over the world and is constantly on the move.

Activity & Status

Our most active times are evenings US EST and our FC event hosting begins around 8 PM EST

Alignment

Our group is considered the traditional version of Chaotic Good

Leadership

FC LEAD:
Ashwin Blacke
OOC OFFICERS:
Draza Yevasch
Gawain Fjrnson
Io Kunzite
Sebastien Travanchet

Contact

DISCORD is the best way to get ahold of an officer unless it's in the evening EST.
~ Ashwin on Discord is simplymabh

The Ship

Ashwin Blacke has captained Horizon's Edge for about five years. The ship is not the first to carry this name. Its predecessor met its end in a tragic accident that brought her down in Southern Thanalan. After Captain Blacke purchased the wreck, it was then scrapped down to the hull, rebuilt, and the name was transferred to the new ship.
The reputation of Horizon's Edge is one of shipping, transport, safe passage, and scavenging missions. The crew has a reputation for being a good group that works to keep Horizon's Edge afloat but will also help those in need. They aren't bleeding hearts, but it's clear these people have gone above and beyond. They have yet to fail at a job or delivery.
The Horizon's Edge is a mash-up of Eorzean and Garlean tech, giving it the ability to move faster, carry weaponry, and have a better internal system. With the upgrades, the Horizon's Edge is in constant need of upkeep and maintenance. It contains large open spaces for ship operations and boasts smaller cabins to accommodate a crew of thirty.
Her newest venture has her port-of-call papers registered to fly under the Limsan banner.

The Patrons

Lady Emeline Rajan and Lady Rosette Valeria, both women of influence from Gridania and Ul’dah, have been known to give their patronage to many charitable groups. They are also known for their management of a magical aid group based in Gridania. But now they have turned their attention to the people who are in more immediate need. After a year of planning and vetting, these ladies have assembled a stunning team of individuals with a proven airship record and those with a history of helping those in need.

The Mission

The Zephryte Initiative is an organization dedicated to preparedness and swift response to individuals in need. Whether providing medical assistance or deploying personnel to address various challenges, the Initiative leverages magitek, mysterious technology, and magic to ensure timely support and intervention.
The airship acts as a constantly moving base of operations from which teams are dispatched to provide protection, aid, or make connections to extend their network of beacons and contacts.

The Name & The Beacons

The crew of the Horizon’s Edge is a tight-knit team of people from all walks of life who are focused on the mission of the Initiative: to respond with aid when called. The team spends its days answering aid calls and working to extend the beacons, also known as the Zephryte Network. The ship is continual need of upkeep and maintenance, so missions and securing more patrons and provisions are a must. There is never a quiet moment as there is always a task that needs doing.

WELCOME TO SCHEDULING

THE HORIZON'S EDGE

Welcome aboard!
This document will help break down the ship room uses, quirks, and details.

Exterior

The outside layman's appearance of the Horizon’s Edge is a sleek but jumbled collection of Eorzean and Garlean tech. It still hosts the merging of metal and wood to make up the hull, the upper remnants of the ceruleum bladder, and added external engines, plating, and weapons from salvaged Garlean ships. But to the trained eye, even from the ground, small hints of refined metal and purple lights can be seen—a sign of some new technology uncommon to Eorzea.

Interior

Entering the Horizon’s Edge, one finds what one would expect in an Eorzean-class passenger airship: metal external walls, lovingly decorated with a carpenter’s touch, simple and secure furniture, with the aid of the engineer team, and a personal style that matches the crew. The two main decks include the community areas, bridge, offices, officer quarters, and standard crew cabins. It’s important to note that just past the crew quarters (personal rooms) is where immediate access to the med bay, library, and bath can be found. On the third and lowest level are located the cargo hold, sparring room, mechanical rooms, and engine room. The ship is kept tidy, organized, and in safe working order. Throughout the ship, one will find safety instructions marking the walls of important locations.As part of the more recent overhauls to the technology on the ship, the Chief Engineer has focused on the safety of the crew while the ship is in flight. Looking around, one would find many handholds built into the walls and more permanent fixtures in every room. Furthermore, there are well-marked yet well-blended compartments in various locations throughout the ship that contain belt harnesses, allowing the crew to clip tethers from the belt to various metal rings that also dot the ship's interior. All crew members are trained in the use of these safety measures, and using them is second nature. While these hard points are checked regularly, the sheer number of securing devices on the ship is the responsibility of the whole crew to monitor and maintain.

Entrance

The entrance is located at the front of the ship under the Bridge. The loading dock attaches to the large, reinforced metal doors. A row of gliders and parachutes for evacuation are along the' gang plank' before getting past the doors.
Inside the small vestibule are lockers and someone waiting to take any cargo or store personal items.
On the wall is the original wheel from the first iteration of the ship. It is kept there for good luck. Removing it would be seen as disastrous and inviting ill omens.
Here, L’ahahi Dawnsroad can be found, ready to take in cargo, guests, or answer questions.

Game Room

This room contains a pool table, a dartboard, and a triple triad table. All of it is secured down. The pool table has a switch that, when flipped, magnetizes the balls, locking them down in times of turbulence.

Parlor

This room is reserved for guests and is the cleanest room on the ship. Not to say that the ship is dirty, but this is where fancy meetings happen. There is also a well-stocked bar and a small stage for entertainment. Most of the furniture and the liquor are secured. Most. Hopefully you aren’t sitting on a piece that was forgotten about.

Kitchen & Mess Hall

The kitchen of the Horizon's Edge is a well-appointed galley run by Jasper Greybluff and the assistant cook, Mayhew. Containing strong elements of Eorzean design reminiscent of what one might see on a Limsan ship, the ship does have a clear emphasis on modern improvements. The tell-tale touch of Alexandrian tech shows in odd places, an obvious sign that Engineering Officer Io has been working on updating the space. Modern ice boxes, fire crystal-powered ovens and stoves, and a coffee station built into the counter all provide the crew with access to a surprising amount of luxury.
Being on an airship, however, there are some quirks to the kitchen. A clear sign posted in just about any open wall space reminds all members of the crew that if you aren't using something, it must be secured, and there are latches, safety fastens, and restraints to keep knives from flying in the event of active maneuvers. The tables are bolted down, can be further chained down, and there are plenty of places to secure a safety line.
Beyond the kitchen and within sight of the game room is the mess hall. Four massive tables and benches are secured down. A heating element rests against an outer hull wall to fight off the chill. There is always some form of food and drink out for the crew.

Quatermaster's Desk

((Estate servant not IC))
As you leave the parlor, you will enter an open room with a large desk and wall cabinets. Here you will find Kriv Anatalyasch, acting Quartermaster, hard at work with his assistant, Duncan Kayde. To call the space 'organized chaos' is perhaps an affront to organization. In truth, everything is carefully organized according to a system jointly designed by Kriv and/or Duncan. This means that at any given time one may not know how to find everything, and is the source of many a good-natured(?) argument between the two.
Despite the logistics of it all, here is where all the cargo is logged, books are balanced, and hard fiscal decisions are made (dreams killed). Important note: Do not sit in Kriv’s seat.

Engine Room

The first thing you will notice when descending the stairs that lead into the engine room is the low droning hum. The constant running of engines are steady, and send a baseline vibration through the ship that is noticeable to those new on such a vessel but becomes normal and even comforting to crew of the Edge.Once you reach the room proper you are greeted with a massive engine compartment that is the beating heart of the ship. To the untrained eye it appears as a maze of twisted metals, gears, pistons, and pipes that all somehow seem to work in concert. However, to those who know technology they would see a baffling blend of Eorzean and Garlean engineering interspersed with something new. This new technology and material seems to work seamlessly with the rest though its aesthetics clearly show that it was something that was added later.This is the space where you will most often find Chief Engineer Io Kunzite who has issued strict orders that if you don’t know what you are doing, don’t touch anything down there.

Weapons Lockup

In the central hall, there is a locked blast door. Behind it are extra weapons and armor stored for easy access should an emergency occur (forced boardings, fights on the ship, bill collectors). Most are encouraged not to walk around the ship with weapons for safety.

Crew Hub

On the other side of the stairs in the central hall is the crew hub terminal, a designated space for crew personal communications, research, and letter writing. The hub is linked directly to the overall system and, with proper credentials, can access the ship's terminals.

The Bridge

After ascending the stairs, you are met with a two-entrance bridge. It is equipped with a mix of traditional Eorzean tech, Garlean upgrades, and a strange purple hue from some tech that the crew refers all questions about to the Chief Engineer. The chairs are for the Captain and First Officer (Mate), while the two consoles below are interchangeable for weapons and engines. To the side is the communications panel, and three monitors on the other side provide constant data about the state of the engine and ship metrics.

Navigation

To the right, at the top of the stairs, is the navigation room where officers plot the ship's courses. Updated maps of the known world, manually written ship logs, contacts, and ship manuals are all stored here, as well as aetherical cylinders used to power older tech and a small tomestone device that can communicate with the Captain’s chair on the bridge. Projects are constantly left out on the tables, and the sound of paper and pens skittering around is common.

Meeting Room

Up the stairs to the left is the meeting room, a very casual place where missions and jobs are reviewed. The hub there is connected to the main system. Be careful; the benches aren’t nailed down. There might also be a bit of a trick to the room if you go looking.

Cargo Hold

((Company Workshop))
At the rear of the ship are the cargo hold and the rear doors. This space serves several purposes. The first is to hold large cargo that cannot be processed through the front door. The second is to accommodate a few stable stalls for animal transport and care. The last feature includes two large gunnery ports on either side. Most of the team's missions deploy from this area by either mounts flying the crew to the ground, or the ship

In The Halls (Private Rooms)

Med Bay

((Private Room: Jacqueline Page))
The ship's Medical facility, run by Jacqueline Page, is stocked with cutting-edge technology, modern and aetheric medicine, plus a wide variety of alchemical and aetherical reagents.A wall of filing cabinets holds the crew's medical records and paperwork, while the desk is cluttered with medical texts. To the right is a serene seating area featuring an aquarium with a fish known for its judging gaze.Four fully stocked treatment rooms feature white curtains, triage, and basic surgical equipment. Each room includes a comfortable bed, a stool, and a variety of clothing sizes. A painting by Dr. Page adorns the wall, and the rooms are impeccably clean, infused with the scent of cleaning agents and lavender.The loft features wide windows, plants, and storage boxes, with a hidden cot and neat toiletries behind the wall. Access is via a remote-controlled mechanical ladder. An on-call physician can rest here when needed.At the far end of the room, beneath the loft, is the Surgical Suite, accessible only to healers and surgeons. It features the latest surgical tools organized beside the table and an alchemical station stocked with supplies for custom medicine. A mix of aetherical and non-aetherical tools is stored here, accompanied by the hissing of heat pipes and the rumbling of the Ship's engines.

Sparring Room

((Private Room - Rosette Valeria))
An austere room with few embellishments, with a sunken-in fighting ring and raised edges for folks to keep their skills sharp. Cases with a variety of practice weapons are available for easy use, as well as basic first aid supplies to be used. The floor and walls are white to be able to clean the blood better.

Workshop

PENDING

Library

((Private Room: Gawain Fjrnson))
These quarters are filled to the brim with the wealth of knowledge. Books range from introductory encyclopedic subjects, deep delves into arcane research topics, stories for casual reading, and more! It is open to all who look to tomes of paper and ink to research their desired topic. No, don’t think too hard about how these books may be tossed around during turbulent travels. Or how much effort went into counterbalancing this room.The library also serves as Executive Outreach Liaison Officer Gawain’s office space.

Bath

((Private Room: Elrickt Auvoe))
Perhaps the person who was put in charge of retrofitting a bath-house for a crew of different personalities knew that the solution was... diversity! The bath-house contains a traditional soaking tub, a standing shower, and a graceful claw-footed tub with a shower wand. There is also room for supplies and armor in the lockers near the front of the room.

Boiler Room

((Private Room: Geth Stormwind))
Ever wonder where Geth goes or how the ship pushes heat up through the ducts? Well, here you are. The ship and its personnel are not responsible for incidents involving stray tools or empty bottles. Please see the med bay for tetanus issues. Mind the ladders.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

There are two entrances/exits on the ship: the front entrance and the rear bay doors. Both are equipped with gliders and parachutes as needed. If an evacuation is called, all passengers and crew are to proceed to one of these two areas and follow the instructions of the officer in charge for proper deployment.

Staff

L’ahahi Dawnsroad - Entrance / Receiving
Duncan Cayde - Quartermaster space
Mayhew - Asst Cook