THE Drifting Man

Malboro | Mist | w28 p46



About

The Venue

Seabird

A charming little outdoor cafe in the Mists, known for its award-winning cuisine. The partnership between the Seabird and the Drifting Man is mostly unknown, aside from the fact that the cafe supplies the lounge’s food. Some claim that the lounge runs out of the cafe’s basement, while others insist it sits directly beneath the Maelstrom’s guard tower.

The Lounge

Follow the alley behind the Seabird and it will lead you to a lounge deep beneath the bustling streets of the Mists and into the district’s underbelly. The Drifting Man is lauded for its unique La Noscean fusions with exotic, high-end imports. Rarely, however, does it open to the public, leaving many locals to question what goes on behind closed doors.

The Cartel

Founded and led by a very theatrical elezen, the cartel's success has been unprecedented. While the leader's brash and somewhat alarming openness about his dealings has drawn concern from the criminal community, the results have been hard to argue against.Through the leader's lifelong connections with Maelstrom-conscripted pirates, the cartel quickly gained access to Company ships and men, allowing them to control the seas around Vylbrand and secure a powerful stranglehold over Limsa's imports. Currently, the Drifting Man focuses on imported alcohol, aiming to be the city's sole source of imported wines, liquors, beers, and sakes.Despite the threat that the cartel poses to the city's local businesses, all public concerns have been waved off, dismissed, and silenced by acting law enforcement. While many see it as gross negligence on the Grand Company's part, the Maelstrom's inflated coffers would imply otherwise.

Interested? Join us.
Check out Applications for more info.

Recruitment is currently closed.

The Drifting Man

Bar Menu

We strive to sell only the most authentic, high quality products here at the Drifting Man. A big thank you to Byakko Spirits (BS), the Imperial Rotary (IR), Bellaire Winery (BW), and the Silver Wolf Brewery (SWB) for partnering with us.

Cocktail Menu

Drowned Sailor

Blend of Wolves' Den Whiskey and Bellaire Winery's Pale Gold, honey, and garnished with thyme

Contraband

A sampler of our finest imported barrel aged spirits with a crystallized demerara stir for a richer, more complex palate

Smuggled Goods

Sagolii tequila, grapefruit juice, lilet blanc, rosewater, fresh lime juice, and a Rhotano sea salt rim

Crooked Cop

Garlean vodka, coffee liqueur, brown miso, white chocolate, and cocoa powder

Sea Shanty

Seabreeze gin, Hop Diggity pale ale, lime cordial, and expressed citrus.

Old Blood

Bellaire's Peacock bourbon with spiced demerara, chile mulato, hazelnut liqueur, maraschino cherries, and an orange peel garnish

Brews Menu

- On Tap -

Hop Diggity (SWB)
Pale ale with pomegranate and hibiscus, accentuated with fruity, and floral hops

Emperor's Choice Ale (IR)
A versatile favorite, toasted and subtly sweet, pair with any small plate

Simplicty Stout (SWB)
Aged in bourbon barrels and conditioned on vanilla beans

Drydocks Lager
A malty spring lager

Frozen Berry Cider (IR)
Irresistable when chilled, a timeless favorite over at the Rotary

Lazy Porter (SWB)
Well-balanced porter with with notes of caramel, fig, and toasted malt

Cigar Menu

- Local Selctions -

Sterrund
Powerful oak and leather on the nose, with notes of earth, spice and pepper

Eifaklyng
Strong notes of hickory and anise that build alongside a softer palate of cocoa nibs

Got cigars to sell? Join us.
Come to one of our networking nights or set up a private meeting with the lord.
See Applications for contact info.

Wine Menu

- Local Selections -

Wineport Malbec
Velvety and tart, with flavors of cocoa and plum

Summerford Champagne
Bright citrus married with toasty and nutty notes for a refreshing experience

Seaglass
A dry, full-bodied chardonnay with notes of papaya and vanilla

Drydocks Merlot
Smooth and well-rounded with frangrances of rolanbery, black cherry, cedar, and tobacco

- Imported Selections -

Pale Gold (BW)
A white wine made of succulent and sweet white peaches

Vin à Froufrous (BW)
Fermented with a cross of noble grapes, sweet alyssum, and sweet marjoram, this red wine is dark, fragrant, and pleasantly dry. Finishing process involves steeping the wine with windtea, giving it its signature purple hue.

Froufrous Sangria (BW)
Bellaire’s popular red mixed with a variety of bright citrus and crisp fairy apples

Byakko Spring Plum (BS)
4-year-old umeshu sake infused with Hingan plums
*served chilled, room temperature, or warm

White Tiger (BS)
Nigori sake with notes of vanilla, coconut, cream and spice, with a smooth finish
*served chilled

Byakko 12-year (BS)
12-year-old Koshu sake, marked by notes of caramel and almond
*served chilled or room temperature

Liquor Menu

- Local Selections -

Wolves' Den Whiskey
Rich, smooth, and full-bodied, you can't go wrong with Wolves' Den

Wineport Brandy
The beloved classic with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, maple, anise, and orange

Seabreeze
A refreshing, La Noscean take on a dry gin with botanicals of yerba mate, pink grapefruit, peppermint, and eucalyptus

16 Pirates Rum
Not for the faint of liver

- Imported Selections -

Sagolii Tequila
Rich with notes of cinnamon, Sagolii tequilas are known for their amazing balance, body and flavor

Officer's Whiskey (IR)
A rare whiskey that is said to be as difficult to produce as it is to find, goes down smooth

Imperial Vodka (IR)
Crisp and clean, nothing beats an authentic Garlean vodka

Peacock Bourbon (BW)
A collaboration between the lounge and Bellaire Winery, with tasting notes of dark fruit, wood, leather, honey, cinnamon, butterscotch, and spice

Small Plates Menu

Seabird QuesadillaThe Seabird’s take on a classic - shredded dodo, house cheese blend, guacamole, frijoles, and sour cream

Grilled Octopustwo juicy twitchbeard arms, grilled to perfection and served with saffron aioli

Ash Cevichefresh caught ash tuna, grapefruit, melon, and avocado served in a strawberry-citrus Ala Mhigan sauce with ginger and tumeric

Rothlyt Sound Oystersfreshly shucked Rothlyt oysters with lemon

Fig Burrataburrata, figs, red dandelion, mosto d’uva, and toasted pumpkin seeds
*add capocollo upon request

Koshu Nocaetaslow-roasted Koshu pork, vermouth mustard, pickle, and swiss cheese

Narcotics

[This menu is not readily availble and cannot be openly found. Special access must be given.]

- Somnus -

Qwe'en (DD)
Enjoy a tingling rush as qwe'en enhances your senses
Possible side effects: paranoia, anxiety, temporary numbness

Loff'ta (DD)
Embrace joy, laughter, and fun with loff'ta
Possible side effects: depression, insomnia, difficulty sensing danger

Xukuth (DD)
Relax with the warmth of xukuth and become captivated by the mundane
Possible side effects: sense of loneliness, prone to suggestion

Resch (DD)
Let the world melt away along with your worries
Possible side effects: loss of motor function, difficulty speaking

Convert it into a drink.

To swap in somnus candy, ask for a Contraband or Smuggled Goods...   'tingly' (Qwe'en)
   'with love' (Xukuth)
   'joyful' (Loff'ta)
   'easy' (Resch)

Duskwight Delights (DD)

Authentic, quality somnus in the form of rock candies that can be consumed as is or crushed into a multipurpose powder.

- Other -

Crimson Moko Joints (DD)



Paradise Mushrooms (DD)
Potent mushrooms grown within the morpho den with hallucinogenic properties. Too strong to be consumed directly.

Application

Who are we?

The Drifting Man is a criminal cartel group based out of Limsa Lominsa whose money-making objective is to corner the Limsan market on liquor imports by any means. The acting cartel lord has seized control of the seas surrounding Vylbrand and has so far been extremely successful in his efforts. With such rapid success, word of the cartel is spreading throughout the underground, attracting all kinds of attention. Many outside of Vylbrand are seeking to partner with them, while those within are trying to get on their good side.Unfortunately, such rapid growth and attention comes with its drawbacks.Are you a good fit?
This is a small rp group. Fewer members means that each character gets more attention and consideration when crafting plots, but also that we expect you to be there for them! Events will fall on a weekly to biweekly (every other week) basis in order to advance plots, with 'jobs' often being delegated in the interim. Social rps can happen whenever, side jobs can be posted to or undertaken from the job board, and engaging other rp groups and communities will be a common theme.
If you think this sounds like a good place to toss your OC, then fill out our application! You can work for us or against us. You can be a willing or unwilling member. Good guys, bad guys, and everything in between. Any questions can be directed to kingrhac on discord.

Rules (OOC)

▪ This is a 21+ community with mature themes. You must be 21+ both OOC and IC.
▪ Be mindful and respectful. Don’t be a dick.
▪ There is zero tolerance for OOC prejudice of any kind, be it race, gender, sexuality, or identity.
▪ Keep IC and OOC separate.
Please note- this is a criminal hub that invites evil characters and darker plots. If an IC violent, nasty, or prejudiced character will upset you OOC, then this place is not for you. That being said, egregiously prejudiced characters will also not be tolerated. Use your head.
▪ Please leave any and all drama at the gates. All conflict needs to be handled privately.
▪ No politics. No religion. Keep personal affiliations and beliefs personal.

Become a Drifter

Application status: closed

We're full for now!

Please note: the discord handle is necessary for us
to contact you as the form does not collect emails.

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