(An inclusive FFXIV Roleplay Free Company.)

(Are you looking for our Community Website? Here is a link: I.C.O.N.)

Free Company Information

Mission Statement (IC)

“Your bridge between city-states: logistics, diplomacy, skilled hands, and steady blades—one banner, many strengths.”

About (IC)

Motto / Thesis :
“Connection over isolation; cooperation over convenience.”

What ICON IsICON, the Collegium of Orders & Nations, is a cross-border institution built for one simple purpose: turning distance into connection. Where others see borders, tariffs, and old grudges, we see routes, agreements, and opportunities to do better—by doing the work.In practice, that means ICON operates as a coalition of specialists: negotiators, guards, couriers, artisans, scholars, quartermasters, and the occasional person whose résumé is “I have survived worse.” We cultivate relationships between factions and communities across Hydaelyn through trade, craft, diplomacy, and service—sometimes in candlelit halls, sometimes on the road, and sometimes in the inconvenient middle of nowhere.ICON is not a monolith. It is a network: pragmatic enough to function, principled enough to matter, and flexible enough to make room for characters who want to build something larger than themselves—without pretending the world is kinder than it is.

About (OOC)

OOC OverviewICON is a collaborative writing Free Company focused on lore-forward, character-driven roleplay. We aim for scenes that feel like they belong in the world: grounded motivations, believable constraints, and stakes that land—without demanding that anyone write like a novelist on a deadline.Our culture
●Collaborative play: you bring strong choices; we build with you, not against you
●Consequences are real: characters can fail, recover, and learn in public
●Consent-first: we prioritize player comfort over “realism” every timeHow we organize
●Discord is the hub (planning, scene scheduling, announcements, lore notes)
●New members receive an onboarding conversation to align expectations and hook you into play
●Scenes run from casual walk-up RP to scheduled story arcs, depending on the momentParticipation
●We value consistency over intensity. If you cannot be active for a period, communicate.
●If you vanish without word for long stretches, we may assume you have moved on—no drama, just housekeeping.Tone
●Mature themes can appear (politics, violence, hardship), but we are not here to make anyone miserable.
●Fun is not optional; it is simply held to a higher standard than chaos.

Free Company OOC Rules

OOC Rules (Condensed)Δ Age Requirement Δ
• ICON is 25+. You must be 25 years of age or older to join.Δ Onboarding & Membership Δ
• Discord required.
• OOC voice interview required (working mic expected).
• 4-week probation for all new members.
• ICON is medium to heavy RP.Δ Lore Policy Δ
• ICON Story Arc and FC Member Story RP are strictly lore-adherent.
• Personal/alternate concepts are fine privately, but must remain separate from ICON’s shared canon.
• No multiverse or multi-timeline play in ICON’s shared narrative.
• Lore corrections are welcome—bring them privately to an officer with a source.

Δ Standards Δ• Keep drama out of OOC. Handle issues privately or with staff mediation.
• Be respectful.
• "Fight Club" - We do not discuss Fight Club.
• We are AI Art Friendly!!
• ICON can include mature/darker themes—if that is not comfortable, this may not be the right fit.
• Excessive inactivity may lead to removal, especially for Story Arc participants.
• We do not enforce real-life labels, viewpoints, politics, or beliefs. Community Members are expected to manage these matters privately.
• No Real Life drama or hate speech.
• IC Drama & Lore Based Drama are encouraged!
• Constructive feedback is always welcome.

DISCORD Rules

Δ Short Version Δ

  • • Play Nice.

  • • Discord profile name should be your character’s in-game name only, (keep OOC labels/identifiers out).

Δ Long Version Δ

  • Discord Members must be 18 or older in real life.

  • Adult language is permitted.

  • Keep all images SFW.

  • Abide by Discord ToS and Community Guidelines.

  • Keep spoilers restricted to the spoiler channel.

  • When using voice-activated channels be mindful of background noise out of courtesy for others.

  • If another member’s volume is too loud, feel free to adjust their volume individually.

  • Biographies & Stories - Do your thing with the caveat that if anything within the post exceeds a PG-13 rating for gore, tag it with a Gore warning. Again, keep it SFW regarding erotic scenes. Implied scenes are great and welcome.

  • We are AI Art neutral!! It is up to the individual to decide if they wish to participate or view the AI Art channel.

  • Screenshot Art: 3 categories - Screenshots without any signs of modifications; Modified Screenshots; and screenshots that have AI involved. Please post them in their appropriate category.

Δ Long Version Con't Δ

  • Please change your profile to only your character in game's name. No region of reference, server, datacenter, no OOC labels, no titles of nobility. Titles such as "Lord, Lady, Mister, Mistress, Miss, Ser, Sir, Ambassador, Envoy, Smith" or the equivalent are acceptable.

  • We will not enforce real-life labels, viewpoints, politics or beliefs. Members are expected to manage these matters privately.

  • Out of respect for our fellow roleplayers, it is greatly discouraged to post or discuss in voice chat, the specifics (names and communities) of someone in a negative fashion in discord. That said, it is not against our policy, simply discouraged. Not everyone gets along, but this doesn't mean they are Evil Incarnate.

  • Please keep venting, non community complaints, or expressive frustrations to the Bitch N’ Moan / Venting channel. This channel is an opt-in channel, members will need to request access to it. Otherwise it will not be seen.

  • If you have a complaint or feedback related to the Community, please contact a moderator.

Limitations on Characters

Free Company Guidelines. This is not applicable to the Community Guidelines.

Δ Short Version ΔYou are already special.

Δ Long Version Δ
The following are barred from membership:
●Gods, Demi-gods (Including Kitsune), or Primals
●Harem Leaders | Collectors & Mary Sue's
●NPC Heros (Thancrid etc) -Up for discussion
●Porn or anime porn characters
●Voidsent, Void Touched or Possessed
●ERP Focused Characters
●WoL'sΔ Other Limitations Δ
●Lalafell are welcome, with the caveat they are not engaging in what is deemed by all sentient beings with any sort of decency, as “creepy behavior".

What is "Yes and..."? Theatre Improv

Δ Short Version Δ“Yes, and…” is the core habit of collaborative roleplay: you accept what your scene partner has established, then you add something that moves the scene forward. “Yes” means you do not negate the shared reality (“That didn’t happen,” “No it isn’t,” “You’re wrong about what you saw”). “And” means you contribute a new detail, action, or emotional stake that gives the other person something to respond to.In practice: acknowledge the offer, build on it, and leave room for your partner to act. If something needs correcting for comfort or continuity, step OOC briefly, adjust, and return to the scene.

Δ Long Version ΔImpromptu Performance as an Art FormImprov theatre (or improvisational theatre) is a performance methodology in which actors create scenes, dialogue, characters, and sometimes entire narratives in the moment, without a predetermined script.Core Characteristics1. Spontaneity
Scenes unfold based solely on prompts, audience suggestions, or the performers’ own impulses. Nothing is prewritten.2. Collaborative Construction
Every performer is both a creator and a listener. The scene advances through shared contribution rather than individual dominance.3. Elastic Structure
Improv often uses “games,” frameworks, or rules (e.g., time limits, character challenges), but the actual content is entirely emergent.4. Commitment to Offers
Performers treat each idea introduced—words, gestures, environmental miming, emotional tone—as an “offer” that should be acknowledged and incorporated.5. Risk and Play
The art thrives on uncertainty. Mistakes are reframed as opportunities that can become the best comedic or dramatic beats.6. Audience Co-Creation
Many formats involve real-time audience input, making the audience a functional part of the creative engine.

Δ Long Version Con't Δ“Yes, and…”: The Foundational Principle of ImprovThe phrase “Yes, and…” is the central behavioral rule of improvisational performance. It governs how performers accept ideas and collaboratively build scenes.What “Yes, and…” Means◉ “Yes” = Accept the reality your scene partner has created. Do not negate it, contradict it, or pull the scene off its established trajectory.◉ “And” = Add new information, context, action, or emotional stakes that advance the scene in a meaningful direction.Internally it becomes:
“I validate what you have introduced, and I contribute something additional that enriches or escalates the narrative.”Why It Matters1. Maintains Scene Momentum
Rejection or contradiction (“blocking”) stalls scenes. Acceptance keeps movement fluid.2. Strengthens Ensemble Trust
If partners know their choices will be supported, they take bolder creative risks.3. Builds a Shared Reality
Characters, settings, and circumstances become consistent and believable.4. Enables Heightening
By stacking ideas rather than restarting, scenes escalate naturally toward comedic or dramatic peaks.5. Transfers Across Disciplines
Although rooted in theatre, “yes, and…” is widely used in:
✧Corporate communication
✧Product ideation
✧Facilitation and workshops
✧Negotiation and conflict management
✧Leadership coachingExamples
Poor Improv (Blocking)Performer A: “Captain, the ship is sinking!”
Performer B: “No it isn’t.”
→ Reality breaks, scene dies.Effective Improv (“Yes, and…” in action)Performer A: “Captain, the ship is sinking!”
Performer B: “Yes, and I told you we should not have let the octopus drive.”
→ Scene expands with new comedic direction.Why It’s Considered an ArtImprov blends:
✧Real-time narrative design
✧Emotional responsiveness
✧Character embodiment
✧Verbal and nonverbal communication strategy
✧Ensemble coordinationBecause nothing is scripted, improv is both a performance and a display of cognitive dexterity.