Serpent's Spear Hunter's Lodge
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Next Open Night: Friday 4/25/25 at 8:30 PM to 11 PM ESTLocation: Mateus Server Goblet Ward 16 Plot 36
Nestled within the Goblet District of Ul'dah is a Hunting Lodge belonging to a fledgling group of hunters. These hunters, with the support of the various hunting organizations across the star, seek out beasts and monsters for thrill, glory, and coin. Sometimes to assist with nature being thrown out of balance, other times at the request of a research organization, and sometimes just for the thrill.Whether it is the hunters themselves, their wares, or the glory they can lead you to, you can find it all at the Serpent's Spear Hunter's Lodge.Additionally, on the last Friday of every month the Tavern in the basement is open for business at 8:30 PM EST. During this time guests may order from our Menu or seek out services from us.
About Us
In Character Info
Who are we?
Following incidents of dangerous creatures being smuggled from Tural to various other corners of the Star, Clan Centurio, the Eorzean Grand Companies, the Dawn Hunt, the Guildship of Sharlayan, and the Vipers of Tural decided to each provide support for a joint venture to address issues like this to ensure easier trading of information and resources. This joint venture was called the Serpent's Spear, and the various groups contracted Seye Qhesu and Eir fon Nalbina to secure grounds and supplies to assist the organization.
What kind of Hunts do we take?
Any and all that are issued by a verified organization designated to handle hunts. These range from the basic hunts all the way to S Ranks. Additionally, we handle requests that are made to help research organizations that need beasts captured or hunted to restore balance to the ecosystem.
What do members get?
Members of the Serpent's Spear are identified by coins that are issued upon acceptance into the group. These coins contain a Serpent on the front, and markings on the back to show affiliated groups that pertain to the individual. The type of material used for the coin determines the rank of the Hunter, with Greenhorns starting with wooden coins. Regardless of rank, all hunters of Serpent's Spear have access to their special selection of goods, free room and board, and access to unique Hunt bills.
What are the ranks?
Greenhorns: All hunters start out at the Greenhorn rank. Greenhorns only have access to the lowest levels of hunts for personal challenges. They are able to take part in group hunts, however, with more powerful beasts which will help them increase their standing with Serpent's Spear. These hunters are identified by the wooden coins they are given, which are used as the mold for their higher rank coins.
Huntsman: These hunters have proven their mettle to both the Lodge, and their allies. Identified by the Steel Coins that were cast in the mold made from the wooden coin base, they are able to handle up to Advanced (3 Star) Ranked Hunts on their own. A testament of the trust placed in them by the Serpent's Spear Lodge to handle themselves accordingly.
Elite Huntsman: These are the experienced and veteran hunters. Those who either already held a rank within the Vipers of Tural and Clan Centurio, or those who have faced down a significant number of hunts. These hunters are identified by Silver coins with a special Emblem to indicate they higher status. As a testiment to their prowess, these hunters are able to take on up to Elite (B Rank) Hunts on their own.
Elders: Among these hunters are the founding members of Serpent's Spear. Those who were hand selected by the founding organization to help put together this project. Identified by gold coins, there are very few of these hunters and they are authorized to act on behalf of the Clan Leader in regards to Lodge matters. Indeed, they are often alongside the Clan Leader leading the charge against the elusive and dangerous A and S Rank Hunt Marks.
Clan Leader: This poor unfortunate soul has been selected to be the head of the clan and oversee all matters requiring a single voice. Their coin is made of one of the most valuable metals, Titanium Gold Ore.
Out of Character Info
F.A.Q.
Do we need to join the FC?
Nope! We allow people to join our community without being a member of the in game Free Company. All you need to be able to do is join our Discord and our Cross World Linkshell.
Are non FC members able to move up in rank?
Yes! All members, regardless of FC status are able to achieve the Elite Huntsman rank. All ranks beyond that are for the FC lead and founding members.
What kind of system do you use for events?
We use Pathfinder Second Edition, with some homebrew rules. Essentially just rules to remove things that don't work with running things inside of FF14. We still use the official core Pathfinder rules to create our characters and use Pathbuilder to make them.
Do I need experience with TTRPGs to join?
Not at all! No experience with Pathfinder or any other TTRPG is required. For those new to Pathfinder we will run a test event so you can get the hang of it and ask questions, as well as offer Character Building assistance to help recreate your character in the Pathfinder system.
Are you recruiting?
So this is a bit harder to answer. We are more passive in our recruiting due to the fact that we want to remain a small intimate group. So those we mesh with, or those who are interested we'll likely welcome into our fold, but we're not going to be going out of our way to recruit by any means necessary.
Do you have a FC House?
That we do and all are welcome to RP in it! It is located in the Goblet Ward 16 Plot 36, and is ICly located there as well! The house is always open and we plan to add public FC rooms as well.
How do I join?
Either reach out to Tsenno Se'senovoto, Seye Qhesu, or Eir Fon-nalbina in game or follow the discord link below.
Rules
Respect the Lore: Adhere to the established lore and setting of the roleplay. Make sure your character and actions are consistent with the world’s rules and history.
No Godmodding: Avoid controlling other characters or making actions that are overly powerful or unrealistic. Respect the autonomy of other players' characters.
No Metagaming: Do not use out-of-character knowledge to influence your character’s decisions or actions. Ensure your character’s knowledge is consistent with what they would reasonably know.
Stay in Character (IC) and Out of Character (OOC): Keep IC interactions separate from OOC discussions. Use designated channels or markers to distinguish between IC and OOC communication. Do not bleed between the two.
Respect Other Players: Be considerate and respectful towards other roleplayers. Avoid disrupting others’ roleplaying experiences and communicate openly if conflicts arise.
Ask for Permission: Before making significant changes to the setting or involving other characters in major plot points, ask for permission from the relevant players or moderators.
No Powerplaying: Do not make your character invulnerable or overly dominant. Balance your character’s strengths and weaknesses to maintain fair play.
Handle Conflicts Maturely: If disagreements arise, address them calmly and privately. Seek mediation from moderators if necessary.
Stay Active: Participate in the roleplay regularly. If you need to take a break or step away, inform the other players and provide a timeline for your return.
Respect Character Development: Allow characters to grow and change over time. Avoid forcing dramatic changes or outcomes that do not fit the character’s development or the roleplay’s narrative.
Services
All costs for services in goods are IC only. No real gil or goods are traded.
Seye's Clinic
The Groundskeeper for the Serpent's Spear Hunting Lodge and the Lodge's resident Shroud Witch, Seye operates a clinic out of room 1 that is available to all hunters and guests. Hunters are given free care, while Guests are able to secure care at a low cost. If you wish to engage in these services please speak with Seye Qhesu.
General Wellness Check: ~ 200 Gil
Standard First Aid: ~ 300 Gil
Triage: ~ 500 Gil
Consultation: ~ 100 Gil
Medical Supplies: See Here
Serpent Supply Depot
The Serpent's Spear Hunting Lodge also runs a supply business offering goods such as Alchemy supplies, groceries, leatherworking, Hunter supplies, parts of monsters, and even gear crafted from the remains of various monsters hunted by the Lodge. Either select the button at the top of the page for the Shop or use the one below.
Games
Within the Tavern one might notice the Dart Board and the Pool Table present. These are, of course, free to use for all those who come to the Tavern. All are allowed to make their own rules (Free form write or rolling) or they can use the generalized rules below. Please note, that at this time we only have generalized rules for Darts.
Darts: Pure RNG 501
This is for pure RNG while playing 501 rules. The goal is to get as close to 0 as possible from 501, subtracting points based on the region you hit. Use /random 81 and match your result to the list below to determine the score.
1, 2 = 1 Pt
4, 29, 31 = 2 Pts
2, 37, 39 = 3 Pts
9, 11, 32 = 4 Pts
73, 75 = 5 Pts
17, 19, 30, 40 = 6 Pts
46, 48 = 7 Pts
12, 54, 56 = 8 Pts
38, 65, 67 = 9 Pts
21, 23, 76 = 10 Pts
57, 59 = 11 Pts
10, 20, 69, 71 = 12 Pts
13, 15 = 13 Pts
49, 61, 63 = 14 Pts
25, 27, 74 = 15 Pts
50, 52 = 16 Pts
33, 35 = 17 Pts
5, 7, 18, 68 = 18 Pts
42, 44 = 19 Pts
24, 77, 79 = 20 Pts
47 = 21 Pts
60 = 22 Pts
55, 72 = 24 Pts
16 = 26 Pts
66 = 27 Pts
64 = 28 Pts
22, 28 = 30 Pts
53 = 32 Pts
58 = 33 Pts
36 = 34 Pts
8, 70 = 36 Pts
45 = 38 Pts
14 = 39 Pts
80 = 40 Pts
62 = 42 Pts
26 = 45 Pts
51 = 48 Pts
34 = 51 Pts
6 = 54 Pts
43 = 57 Pts
78 = 60 Pts
41, 81 = Bull (50 Pts)