Open Every 2nd and 4th Sunday!
9pm EST - ???
We are a 21+ venue! No minors, please!Currently hiring for all positions! Reach out to a member of staff for more information!

Next Opening:
November 9th!
See You Then!Sync Info:
SNOW-2GLSKE2506 or LLS-EXM7ADZXJUHF
Nestnightwifi

Out Of Character

1. Staff will have Looking to Meld tag on. Please listen to them.2. Don't be a jerk. This one is pretty self-explanatory, but hate speech, harassment, and the like have no place here. We may be curating a space where crimebags can do crimebag things, but we're an inclusive bunch and being an ass isn't going to fly. If you're asked to stop doing something or discussing something, do so the first time. We're not in the habit of asking a second time.3. The venue, discord server, cross-world linkshell(s), and any other associated spaces are at all times 21+. This means OOCly, we expect you to be an adult. ICly, this means no child characters.4. Avoid godmodding, metagaming, etc. Try to be considerate of what other people are doing in roleplay. If something that you'd like to do is sudden or might disrupt the flow of a scene already going on, don't be afraid to ask if it's okay to go through with what you've got in mind.5. IC =/= OOC and we value the ability to keep the two separate. Hopefully, you feel the same way.6. Do not engage in public ERP in the venue. Do not engage in public ERP in the venue. Do not engage in public ERP in the venue. This being a 21+ space does not give you free rein to be an unhinged degenerate. Live your life and write what makes you happy, but please keep the spicy stuff private and on your own time.

In Character

1. Please listen to the staff. All of the staff. Their last name doesn't have to be Almasi for their word to have weight--they're employed here for a reason, in the end. If they verbally check your behavior, that should be the beginning and end of it.2. Try to keep fighting confined to the pit. If you absolutely have to get into it with someone outside of that, take it outside. No, really. That's what the sparring area in the yard is for. Partially. You're on your own there, though.3. The pit is heavily warded by some pretty potent (and expensive) magics to protect onlookers. This means that the pit technically has no limits on what is/isn't allowed, weapons/magic wise, but as a general courtesy we ask that you at least try to be sane and reasonable with what you make use of.4. Betting is allowed and handled by NPC bookies on the upper floor in the enclosed area near the entrance. Currently, all official betting is done through NPCs and with RP gil only.5. Fatalities are allowed within the pit. The Almasi family certainly doesn't lack for the means to pay out bribes and restitution in the event of such, but this comes with stipulations. Fights to the death are intended to be a rarity, a severe thing and an out-of-the-norm spectacle for those in the audience. They must be coordinated with a member of staff with verifiable proof from both participants that the outcome is planned and agreed on.

Fight Mechanics

This event runs on Grindstone rules and makes use of both /random (for rolls) and /yell (for combat emotes)! Fights will have a soft time limit of 30 minutes in order to keep things moving throughout the night!1. Both opponents roll initiative. The highest roll wins and attacks first.2. The attacking player writes their post in a custom emote using /em. After posting, they roll the die.3. The defending player rolls their die to defend. If the defender rolls higher than the attack, they have successfully avoided damage. A lower roll means they have been struck. In the event of a tie, reroll both attack and defense. Regardless, after determining the result, the defender then posts their /emote to show the effect and makes their attack attempt.4. Switch roles and repeat. The defender is now on the offensive and the attacker is defending.5. First person to win three turns wins the match!

Anessa Almasi

Lead Medic

The youngest of the Almasi brood, the Little Viper brings an expertise in both conventional and aetherical healing to the Nest. Despite her laissez-faire reputation, she's as capable as any of her siblings and a steely professional when the need arises. Will absolutely keep you from bleeding out but may make you feel stupid about it afterwards.

Xyphris Zeddicus

Head of Security (Begrudgingly)

He acts like he doesn't want to be here, and there's a very good chance he doesn't. Not really. He's good at what he does, though, and the Almasi family trusts him explicitly. Even if he's a giant brat.

Arken Rennatta

Announcer/Security

Did he just sort of stumble into getting paid to be here along with most of his friends? Yes. Is he loved and appreciated anyhow? Also yes. Charismatic enough to keep the fights interesting and loud enough to ensure everyone present knows it, Rennatta also has the authority to physically remove anyone causing an unfun amount of trouble. He'd prefer not to, though, so... maybe just behave?

Thayn Goodfellow

Bartender

No one but the Twin Vipers seem to know exactly where Thayn came from, though he's known to most of the rest in passing. Comfortable behind the bar with an eye for the upscale, the luxurious, and the expensive, this clearly isn't his first stint serving up drinks.

"Rummage"

Medic

The other half of the headache that Anessa hired on to help in the medbay. Rummage is seemingly the Balance to Slots' more forward nature--cool and aloof (so long as he thinks anyone might be watching), he's generally found tucked off to the side somewhere, content to observe unless he's needed. May or may not be banned from the kitchens for pilfering food.

Harper Delacroix

Operations Manager

As sharp and as cunning as she is lovely, only a fool would take Harper to be nothing more than a pretty face. Having earned a sort of confidence from the Vipers that few others can claim, she's uniquely positioned to handle a variety of matters within the Nest. From fielding business inquiries to working the books to ensuring patrons are having a good time, Delacroix does it all (and looks damn good doing so, in the opinion of the twins).

Daellaryn Zaram

Lead Bartender

Seeing much, saying little, and hearing absolutely everything are but the basics of what Dae brings to the Nest. A multitasker without peer, he's quick to remember those who pass through--good and ill in equal measure. Quick with a smile and a generous pour (for those who deserve it, at least), your secrets are safe with him.
Mostly.

Sophie Saint-Saëns

Her only goal in life is to see people fed and happy. Bafflingly Ishgardian. If you're mean to her, literally everyone else on the payroll will probably try to kill you. Very proud of the fact that she didn't cry once when Lavender tried to teach her to pronounce the menu offerings.

"Slots"

Medic

One half of a headache that Anessa hired on to help her with patching folks up, the Viera that goes by "Slots" is boisterous, brash, and willing to do just about anything the Vipers ask of him if there's enough coin involved. His mouth may get ahead of him from time to time, but he means well. We think.

Food

Crescent Cove Razor Clams
Sauteed in olive oil with white wine, bird’s beak chilis & garlicIndigo Deep Saber Sardines
Fried in coarse durum flour, served with labneh, pickled lemon sauce & fresh parsleyVesper Bay Blue Octopus Salad
Grilled tentacles, pickled nopal, red onion, cucumber, blood tomato, mintSteelquill Shish Köfte
A pair of grilled kebab skewers. Drybone tuco-tuco ground, seasoned with premium spices and served with tahini.Clutch Toad Legs
A juvenile half-dozen deep fried on the bone, smothered in harissa honeyPulled Eft Tail Sigara Börek
Wood-smoked overnight, shredded, and stuffed into crispy phyllo rollsSaganaki Peyniri with Cevizli Biber
A generous slab of frying cheese served hot off the grill, smothered in a paste of roasted red pepper & walnuts. Served with warm flatbreadGolden Bazaar Mantar Dolmasi
Baked button mushrooms, stuffed with herbed cheese & black truffleK.O. Eggplant Knight (Imam Bayildi)
Faerietale eggplant stuffed with peppers, onions, garlic & tomato, simmered slowly in olive oil.

Consumables

Viper's Bite
The worst-kept secret in Ul'dah, no one seems to know where this pure white powder comes from. An extremely powerful stimulant with a long-lasting high and smooth comedown.Zeddicus "Z"
High-end Ocean Roseling and an added stimulant makes these pills the life of the party. Experience ecstasy!Moko Grass
Choose between Cobra's Coils (upper), Black Mamba (downer), and Snake Eyes (all-arounder). Available by the gram or as a pre-rolled joint.

Drinks (Alcoholic)

Snakebite
Mutamix Bubblypots' specialdark sootstout, dry cider, blackcurrant cordialGrass Viper
Horizon rye whiskey, cognac, spiced honey, cinnamon bittersSidewinder
Aged rum, black rum, branchbearer juice, blood orange juice, passionfruit liqueur, sparkling waterSoldado
Mezcal, Oschon’s roselle tea, prickly pear syrup, lahara orange cordial, smoked salt rimLuchador
Nopales moonshine, loquat nectar, pearl ginger liqueur, verbena bittersThunder Over Blackbrush
Gin & tonic, thundermelon sour, yanxian peppercorns

Drinks (Nonalcoholic)

Coffee
Brewed in the traditional style of the Sultanate over a bed of hot sand, sweetened to one's liking, and served in demitasse cups. Extremely potent and extremely flavorful.Ul'dahn Tea
A strongly-brewed, spiced black tea. Flavored with dried apple, cloves, and cinnamon. Sweetened with local Thanalan honey upon request.Kefir
A fermented beverage made from milk and kefir grains. A tangy, yogurt-like drink with a texture between milk and yogurt, and a somewhat fizzy consistency.Pomegranate Juice
The chilled juice of a pomegranate fruit, fresh from the bazaar!

The Waking Serpent

Jewel of the Desert

Cactaur Cantina

Wysteria

The Gold Court

Food

Steelquill Shish Köfte
A pair of grilled kebab skewers. Drybone tuco-tuco ground, seasoned with premium spices and served with tahini.Pulled Eft Tail Sigara Börek
Wood-smoked overnight, shredded, and stuffed into crispy phyllo rollsSummer's End Sigara Borek
Thin fried pastry rolls stuffed with sweet cheese & pumpkin filling cooked with cardamom, clove & nutmegAldgoat Kebab with Curried Yogurt
Seared Drybone aldgoat loin, spiced in a mixture of salt, cumin, coriander, garlic, turmeric and pepper, served with a dipping yogurt with minced garlic and cucumber.Patlikan Dolmasi
Bite-sized stuffed eggplants and peppers, filled with rice and spiced tuco-tuco ground. Served with labneh, a strained-thick yogurt-cheese, drizzled with smoked paprika-infused oil.Muhallebi
A sultana's delight. Smooth and creamy milk pudding, flavored with orange blossom essence. Topped with Azyma rose petals and pistachio.Semolina Sunflowers
Individual sun lemon syrup soaked olive oil cakes, baked in crimped tart pans and crowned with a thinly sliced candied lemon round.Basbousa
Diamond-shaped bite-sized semolina yogurt/coconut cake, soaked in orange blossom syrup and topped with slivered almonds"Tumbleclaw" Baklava
Finely shredded phyllo pastry wrapped around date paste, cinnamon and walnut filling, then soaked in rosewater syrup.

Drinks (Alcoholic)

The Estate comes equipped with a fully stocked bar, with a broad selection of top-shelf liquors on hand. Spirits originating in Thanalan seem to have a certain place of honor, with a variety of Ul'dahn-made whiskeys serving as a centerpiece of the collection.If you can dream it, the servant at the bar can make it!

Drinks (Nonalcoholic)

Coffee
Brewed in the traditional style of the Sultanate over a bed of hot sand, sweetened to one's liking, and served in demitasse cups. Extremely potent and extremely flavorful.Ul'dahn Tea
A strongly-brewed, spiced black tea. Flavored with dried apple, cloves, and cinnamon. Sweetened with local Thanalan honey upon request.Kefir
A fermented beverage made from milk and kefir grains. A tangy, yogurt-like drink with a texture between milk and yogurt, and a somewhat fizzy consistency.Pomegranate Juice
The chilled juice of a pomegranate fruit, fresh from the bazaar!