WELCOME to
    FONTAINE MANOR

    In a far corner of Ishgard's old residential district sits Fontaine Manor—a stately & storied estate that is said to predate even the Great War itself. Built by Évariste Fontaine in the 5th century of the Sixth Astral Era, its ancient fixtures have born witness to triumphs & terrors innumerable across the generations.Just before coming into the possession of the BLACK CHORUS through the machinations of its mysterious co-founder, Mephorash Azmat, Fontaine Manor had belonged to an inquisitor notorious for his unsavory proclivities.Whispers around the Forgotten Knight claim that the spirits of his many victims walk those grand halls to this very day...

    Join our Discord for announcements & updates!

    Royal Decree

    For 50,000g, a patron may challenge any fighter on our roster!
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    Bets involve real gil. Menu items do not!

    • Characters (and players) must be 18 or older to enter the Crown.

    • Please keep OOC conversation to a minimum in /say chat.

    • OOC harassment, bigotry, and general rudeness are not tolerated.

    • Violence is expressly forbidden outside of the ring.

    • SIGN-UP SHEET — Patron signups are handled via Google form, with our randomly-generated roster posted to our Discord every Wednesday evening. Pending availability, we may or may not accept walk-in fighters throughout the night. Sign-ups are currently being accepted at the desk on open night! Fight sign-ups may switch back to early sign-up via sheet depending on how busy the venue becomes.

    • HEALING PROTOCOL — Between matches, authority over the ring and its current combatants belongs to the designated healer. No one may enter or leave without their explicit permission. Furthermore, the designated healer holds jurisdiction over all healing that may take place on the premises; while individuals may decline the designated healer's assistance, they may not accept medical aid from another without the designated healer's permission.

    • LORE-COMPLIANCE — Crown patrons and staff are expected to refrain from lore-breaking subject matter while roleplaying on the premises. If you are uncertain about the permissibility of a particular concept, we urge you to err on the side of caution for the sake of preserving the venue's accessibility to players of all roleplay styles.

    ☆ If a staff member contacts you regarding a rule violation, please comply. Failure to do so may result in ejection from the venue and/or a permanent blacklist from all future Crown openings and events.

    RULES of the RING

    In-character announcements & fight posts will be in /yell chat; please ensure it is visible for the duration of your stay.
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    Interested in fighting?
    Sign up every Sunday night!

    • COMBAT SYSTEM — All 1v1 fights abide by Grindstone rules: beginning with initiative rolls from both combatants, followed by attack vs. defense rolls until one person has landed 3 blows (see below) or 30 minutes have passed. If a fight reaches the time limit, the combatant who has landed the most blows will be declared the winner. Tie-breaker rolls are employed as necessary.

    • COMBAT POSTS — Fight posts may not exceed 1 paragraph nor take longer than 6 minutes to submit. Attempts to “run out the clock" will result in immediate disqualification and potential blacklisting from future Crown openings.

    • 3-HIT RULE — The first combatant to win 3 attack rolls is considered the match winner; once the winning attack roll has been submitted, the loser must post their defeat. Because the dice system is an OOC contrivance, this rule is strictly OOC; from an IC perspective, your character must forfeit or become incapacitated, in accordance with this rule.

    • “GOOD FAITH” RULE — We ask all combatants to fight in good faith. This includes but is not limited to: honoring lost defense rolls by sustaining appropriate levels of damage, posting engaging attacks that allow for flexibility in responses, and respecting your opponent's time. All Crown combatants must provide legitimate “third hits” that either incapacitate their opponent or otherwise render them incapable of fighting on. “Third hits” that consist of non-attacks (actions which do not inflict damage or incapacitate the other character) violate the second tenet of this rule.

    • MAGIC PROTOCOL — Combatants may not employ any school of magic during regular Crown openings. Aether may only be used to augment physical attacks (both armed and unarmed).

    • LIABILITY — Attempts to kill and/or permanently maim are not tolerated and will result in prompt staff intervention. The Crown of Dahlias and its affiliates are not responsible for any serious injuries or death sustained within the ring.

    Two Kings Tourney

    a bi-monthly fighting tournament

    The Two Kings Tourney is held during the last Crown opening of every other month.
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    UPCOMING: King of Dahlias (I) TBD
    For this tourney, sign-ups are not open to the public.

    ☆ SIGN UP ☆

    Up to 20 combatants enter the ring for the chance to win gil & glory!Tourney champions receive...
    ⚜ (OOC+IC) 2,000,000 gil
    ⚜ (IC) One of two champion titles
    ⚜ (OOC) A special role in the Crown Discord server
    ⚜ (OOC) Their picture on the carrd's Champion page
    ⚜ (OOC+IC) A free slot in the next tourney (same variant) and a bye to Round 2    There are two tourney variants that each boast unique titles and rules.Once 8 unique champions have been accrued, there will be a special Two Kings Championship Tourney for the ultimate title: the King of Dahlias.

    To learn more about each tourney, click the buttons below!

    Tourney Procedure

    • There is a 50,000g signup fee for entry into the Two Kings Tourney, which goes towards the 2,000,000g prize pool.

    • In the event that over 20 people sign up, a lottery system will be implemented to randomly distribute slots.

    • Preliminary rounds take place at Snowsteep Springs, located east of Fontaine Manor (pictured below). All fights are conducted simultaneously in /say chat and overseen by Crown referees.

    • Semifinals & finals take place inside the Crown ring, utilizing /yell chat and commentated by a Crown announcer, as per our regular openings.

    KING of ROSES

    The King of Roses boasts an unparalleled expertise in unarmed combat!For this variant, the Crown's rules have been modified, as follows:
    ⚜ Weaponry of any kind is expressly forbidden.
    ⚜ Aether may only be used to augment physical, unarmed attacks.
    ⚜ Aetherical projectiles are not permitted. Each blow must include physical contact between combatants.
    ⚜ Metal armor is not permitted; leathers & fabrics only!

    Our reigning sovereign

    TBD
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    KING of LILIES

    The King of Lilies boasts an unparalleled expertise in armed combat!For this variant, the Crown's rules have been modified, as follows:
    ⚜ Ranged weaponry is permitted as offhand only!
    ⚜ Any melee weapon may be used and augmented with aether.
    ⚜ Purely aetherical projectiles are not permitted. However, aether may be used to augment physical munitions for ranged attacks.
    ⚜ Metal plate armor is recommended; a minimum of metal gauntlets & metal sabatons are required.

    Our reigning sovereign

    TBD
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    KING of DAHLIAS

    The King of Dahlias is the unmitigated, unparalleled master of physical combat!For this special tourney, the Crown's rules have been modified, as follows:
    ♦ All weapons & physical fighting styles may be implemented within the ring.
    ♦ Attire will be left up to the discretion of each individual combatant.    Each King of Dahlias receives:
    ⚜ 4,000,000 gil
    ⚜ The ability to bypass sign-up fees for all subsequent Two Kings Tourneys
    ⚜ The “King of Dahlias" title and a permanent role in the Crown Discord server
    ⚜ A permanent spot in the Dahlia Dynasty section of our Champions page

    The first King of Dahlias is yet to be determined...

    (-/-/-)
    ♕Rose

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    ♕Lily

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    (-/-/-)
    ♔Dahlia

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    DAHLIA DYNASTY

    (-/-/-)
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    Betting

    ♦ Betting windows are open for ~15 minutes prior to each match.♦ Bets can total any amount, though they must be in increments of 50,000.♦ One person may not bet on both combatants in a single match.♦ Combatants may place bets on their own matches.♦ All winning bets turn a profit; the exact amount varies by match, according to the individual pots.For 50,000g, a patron may challenge any staff fighter of their choosing!
    To ensure availability, we recommend requesting staff fights through the signup sheet.

    Payouts

    These percentages refer to the total pot for each match.

    The Crown:
    ♕ 30% (Headline Match)
    ♕ 20% (Patron Matches)

    Match Winners:
    ♦ ~10%    Betters:
    ♦ 70% (Headline Match & Tourneys)
    ♦ 60% (Patron Matches)
    The payout for each winning bet is relative to the initial sum; the more you risk, the more you stand to win!

    ☆ For tourneys, only the champion receives a gil prize.

    Management

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    Lance
    Noble

    Club
    Owner

    ❝ the Crown Prince ❞

    WEAPON ♢ ClubSTRENGTH ★★★☆☆
    CONSTITUTION ★★★★★
    AETHERPOOL ★★★★☆
    SPEED ★☆☆☆☆
    ADAPTABILITY ★★☆☆☆

    House Fighters

    Shizu Moshroca

    ❝The Burning White Rose❞

    WEAPON ♢ Unarmed
    STRENGTH ★★★☆☆
    CONSTITUTION ★★★☆☆
    AETHERPOOL ★★★★★
    SPEED ★★★★☆
    ADAPTABILITY ★★★☆☆

    Sam
    Limmer

    ❝ The Red Butterfly ❞

    WEAPON ♢ RapierSTRENGTH ★★★☆☆
    CONSTITUTION ★☆☆☆☆
    AETHERPOOL ★★★★☆
    SPEED ★★★★☆
    ADAPTABILITY ★★★☆☆

    Lalah Molkoh

    ❝ The Crimson Cleaner ❞

    WEAPON ♢ DaggersSTRENGTH ★★☆☆☆
    CONSTITUTION ★☆☆☆☆
    AETHERPOOL ★★★☆☆
    SPEED ★★★★★
    ADAPTABILITY ★★☆☆☆

    Ovelia Cephas

    ❝ The Falling Star ❞

    WEAPON ♢ StaveSTRENGTH ★☆☆☆☆
    CONSTITUTION ★☆☆☆☆
    AETHERPOOL ★★★★★
    SPEED ★★★★★
    ADAPTABILITY ★★★★☆

    Lumi
    Riis

    ❝ The Brass Bruiser ❞

    WEAPON ♢ KettlesSTRENGTH ★★★☆☆
    CONSTITUTION ★★★☆☆
    AETHERPOOL ★★☆☆☆
    SPEED ★★★★★
    ADAPTABILITY ★★★★☆

    Zaegrai
    Iriq

    ❝ The Crimson Moon ❞

    WEAPON ♢ Great SwordSTRENGTH ★★★★★
    CONSTITUTION ★★★★★
    AETHERPOOL ★★★☆☆
    SPEED ★★★☆☆
    ADAPTABILITY ★★☆☆☆

    Xan'a
    Thum

    ❝ Xan'a Thum ❞

    WEAPON ♢ Berdiche/StaveSTRENGTH ★☆☆☆☆
    CONSTITUTION ★☆☆☆☆
    AETHERPOOL ★☆☆☆☆
    SPEED ★☆☆☆☆
    ADAPTABILITY ★★★★★

    General Staff

    Founders

    Tovah
    Etemmu

    ❝ the Lioness ❞

    WEAPON ♢ Great-axeSTRENGTH ★★★★★
    CONSTITUTION ★★★★★
    AETHERPOOL ★★☆☆☆
    SPEED ★★☆☆☆
    ADAPTABILITY ★☆☆☆☆

    Auron
    Dunwalde

    ❝ the Chariot ❞

    WEAPON ♢ FistsSTRENGTH ★★★★☆
    CONSTITUTION ★★★★☆
    AETHERPOOL ★★★☆☆
    SPEED ★★★★☆
    ADAPTABILITY ★★★★★

    Orb & Scepter

    a bi-monthly magic competition

    The Orb & Scepter is held during the last Crown opening of every other month.
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    UPCOMING: April 29, 2025
    The sign up sheet will open on April 4, 2025    PRIZE
    TBA
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    ☆ SIGN UP ☆

      • The Crown's magic-only fight nights feature a King of the Hill style lineup wherein one competitor fights various opponents until they are defeated, at which point the new winner fights on in their stead.

      • Each match follows our usual Rules of the Ring. However, during the Orb & Scepter, physical attacks of any kind are not permitted!

      • Combatants utilizing illegal schools of magic (including White and Black) will be escorted from the premises and banned from participating in all future Crown openings and events. Our regular rule regarding lore-breaking still applies.

      • The Orb & Scepter prize changes after every competition and goes to the combatant who has won the most consecutive matches by the end of the night. These prizes are IC only, which means that winners will receive a different RP scene hosted by one or more of the Crown staff! Feel free to enjoy them as one-off roleplays or incorporate them into your overall storyline!

      • Each month's winner may, if they so choose, invite one additional person to accompany them during their prize scene.