CALLING ILSABARDIAN REFUGEES (BALMUNG)
Did you or do you seek to escape the Empire?
The Bellworks Manufacturing Co. publicly extends an invitation to all Garlean nationals, citizens, and conscripts fleeing recent unrest. In exchange for Imperial knowledge, the Bellworks guarantees employment, asylum, and identity protection if desired.
Contact our agents in Ul’dah, Ala Mhigo, or Kugane.
A new, more peaceful home awaits you in Eorzea. Let’s work together to build a brighter future for all!
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OOC:
The Bellworks has harbored Garleans for a long time. It’s a policy that quietly began under Eliane Requingris and has since expanded significantly under Brave Horizon’s leadership. In light of Ul’dah shifting its refugee approach towards more work-oriented programs, and knowing it’s only a matter of time before its worst-kept secret came to light, the Bellworks has decided to simply come out and say it: we’ll take Garleans.
In exchange for whatever knowledge your character might bring from the Empire -- be it scientific, mechanical, artistic, magical, artisanal, or otherwise -- the Bellworks will do the hard work to ensure your character will have a new, safe home in Eorzea, (theoretically) free from anyone who might come looking for them. (But we all know that RP finds a way).
Interested? Read our FAQ beneath the cut for more info, or hop on our discord with any questions you might have!
Disclaimer: We do not, nor will we ever condone apologism when it comes to imperialism or colonialism OOC, nor does the Bellworks support the Empire IC.
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FAQ:
You’re taking Ilsabardians? Who qualifies?
Everyone! It doesn’t matter if you’re a pureblooded Garlean, a miqo’te conscript, or anything in between. We’re looking for any and all characters who have formerly lived in or served the Empire and who now seek a new start way the hell away from it.
My character served in the X Resistance against the Empire. Does that count?
You bet! Get over here, Bozjans, Mhigans, and Dalmascans! Let’s share our knowledge!
My character isn’t an engineer. Can I still apply?
Of course! While the manufactory is the heart of the Bellworks and their primary source of income, an operation of this size requires a myriad of specialists. We need weavers for textiles, sailors for logistics, creative types for advertisements, strong arms for security, and more! We can find a place for people of nearly any profession, whether as an employee of the Bellworks or an independent contractor.
The Empire (and by extension parts of Ilsabard) is advanced in literally everything. They have carbon fiber clothes for Halone’s sake! Is your character a carbon-weaver? Do they know the secrets of flash-freezing ice cream balls? Are they the author of the latest Garlean sci-fi novels? The Bellworks wants to give them an outlet – and a market -- for their passion here in Eorzea!
Naturally, we’re looking to gobble up the STEM-types as well. That’s just a given! We’re hardly moving away from engineering.
How does the Bellworks feel about Imperial loyalists?
It’s natural that your character may have Complicated <tm> feelings about the Empire. All of our existing Garlean deserters/defectors certainly do. While we’re perfectly happy to accept complex characters who are still trying to work things out, however, the Bellworks is straight-up not the place for Imperial loyalists or Garlean nationalists. We’re seeking characters who are at the very least critical of their old home, and seek to either mend its ways or start over away from it.
If I’m not any of the above can I still apply anyway?
Hells yeah! We’ve worked this FC to fit as many character types as possible. We’ve got engineers, machinists, sappers, businesswomen, and pilots, sure. We also have hunters, arcanists, and a historian who speaks like Urianger. We’d love to have you too!
What does the Bellworks offer my character?
The Bellworks began as an Ishgardian manufactory that expanded into Ul’dah. As such it boasts a colorful cast of characters, ranging from poncy elezen to forest witches to taciturn warriors and beyond. It’s become a home for brilliant minds: the mechanical, the magical, and even the historical. As one of the few members of Eorzea’s burgeoning industrial forces, the Bellworks is a good way for your character to both earn a steady living IC while also having an excuse to travel just about wherever they want. After all, we literally make airships!
OOCly the Bellworks is a small-to-medium sized FC that has been around since the late days of ARR. Ours is a silly, homey, laid-back, and inclusive community spanning GMT to PST. We’ve got all the FC amenities, including a medium house in the Goblet.
More importantly, we gather weekly for All The Things, be it content progression, OOC bonding (such as movie nights), or casual RP. We also offer long-form, DM’d adventures exclusively for our members; our current campaign, “Eastbound and Down”, has our crew exploring the Clockwork City of Goug!
My character/FC would have a problem with the Bellworks being so open about recruiting ex-Imperials. Would you be down for conflict?
Assuming we’re all on the same page OOC we’re always happy to plot, so contact the officer team and let’s discuss it!
Where can I learn more?
Come stop by our discord server (https://discord.gg/MWVKQV5) and say hello! Our members would be all too eager to kidnap you and answer any questions you may have!
@mooglemeet @balmungrp @crystalxivrp @ffxiv-crystal-rp
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