CARGO
A FFXIV RP group on Zalera
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The Slanted Shelves
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Originally the personal collection of Sharlayan expatriate, Zancefer Mirandis, these days The Slanted Shelves is a research repository of unique and rare manuscripts, tomes, and artefacts.
A founding member organisation of the Sharlayan and Eorzean Friendship Association, the Slanted Shelves has been sanctioned by Sharlayan’s Forum as a conduit for the sharing of wisdom.
The library is open to the public to browse for research or relaxation from the eleventh morning bell to the sixth evening bell, Watersday to Darksday. Individuals wishing to borrow items from the library to take to another location can apply for a full membership. However, these are only granted at the Head Archivist and Curator's discretion.
Located in-game on Zalera, Goblet, Ward 28, Plot 21
The Slanted Shelves is not a staffed RP venue outside of scheduled events. But it is always open to visitors and free for other roleplayers to use for RP scenes or screenshots whenever the cottage is unlocked.
The Gilded Gavel
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One of Eorzea's premier auction houses. Specializing in live auctions of antiquities and tomes, and bespoke private sales.
The Gilded Gavel is owned and operated by the Sharlayan expatriate, Zancefer Mirandis, and his expert associates.
Serving as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, the Gilded Gavel prides itself on both its discretion and care when it comes to its clientele and their holdings.
While silent auctions and bespoke sales happen regularly, the Gilded Gavel also hosts four auctions throughout the year on the premises, these are open to all members of the public.
Located in-game on Zalera, Goblet, Ward 23, Plot 34
Visitors always welcome! Even when there are no scheduled RP events.
Past Auctions
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You can find our previous catalogues and the results of our past auctions below!
Starlight Charity Auction
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Cover Lot #445 Merry Mammet Snowglobe
- U'nia Vairemont, 220,000 gilLot #77 Coerthan Butter Cookies – Miller’s Glade Brand, One Tin
Donated by Aisling Surrow and Angeline Carax
- Siyoh Mari, 18,000 gilLot #125 Early Ishgardian Vase, Late Eil Tohm Period
Donated by Lady Lia Amelune
- U'nia Vairemont, 150,000 gilLot #243 Wicked Thunder — Silver Foil Hologram Ultra Rare
- Fildais Oakclamber, 50,000 gilLot #46 Azure Bloom Cane
- Nolanel Corbeaux, 45,000gil
Catalogue Credits
Lot #445 Snowglobe
Art: @reconditerune
Lore: @archaicluminaLot #77 Coerthan Butter Cookies
Art: @reconditerune
Lore: @aislingsurrow, @angelinecarax & @archaicluminaLot #125 Early Ishgardian Vase
Graphic: @archaiclumina
Lore: @iron-sparrow & @archaicluminaLot #243: Wicked Thunder Silver Foil
Art & Lore: @trajahLot #46 Azure Bloom Cane
Art: @reconditerune
Lore: @archaiclumina
Aethercon 2024
Silent Auction
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Cover Lot #205: Modified Series 8.1 Everkeep Soul Regulator - Koffee Haus, 153,800 gilLot #83 Folio of Psalms to Shiva - Ayashi Kirameki, 57,350 gilCover Lot #112 Limited Edition Alexandrian Energy Drink: Honey B Buzzin, Mandragora and Dead Pepper flavour, One Case of 32 Cans- Angeline Carax, 12,410 gilThe remaining lots had zero bids, and will return in the catalogue at our next standard auction!
Catalogue Credits
Lot #31 Wine Goblet
Art: @reconditerune
Lore: @archaicluminaLot #58 Cameo Signet Ring
Art: @reconditerune
Lore: @archaicluminaLot #83 Folio of Psalms to Shiva
Folio Cover Art: @reconditerune
Page Graphics, Psalms & Lore: @archaicluminaSolution 9 Cover Lots
Lot #112 Limited Edition Alexandrian Energy Drink: Honey B Buzzin
Art: @reconditerune
Lore: @archaicluminaLot #205: Modified Series 8.1 Everkeep Soul Regulator
Art & Lore: @trajah
Live Auction Bidding Rules
How to place a bid: Place your bids using the emote text feature begin your bid post with /em raises their paddle
and then include your bid in gil value, and any other RP elements you'd like to add to it.
For Example: /em raises their paddle, "I bid one million gil!"
Any variant of the above phrasing is fine! Just be sure you've used the /em
function, as this is what our Clerks will be looking for to record your bids.
Please remember all bids are to be made in fictional money. Our staff do not accept real gil for any of the lots available for auction. Any trade requests sent to staff during the live auction will be refused.When to place a bid: After each lot is displayed, bidders will have five minutes to place their bid. At the end of five minutes, the winning bid will be called by the Auctioneer and the lot will be closed.
The Auctioneer will open the bidding and close the bidding using Yell chat, so please be sure to have it visible during the event.Bidding increments: To keep the bidding wars fun and math friendly, the bidding increment for all lots during a live auction are in increments of 2,000 gil, e.g: 2k, 4k, 8k, 10k etc. up to 20k.ie: if someone bids 18,000 gil on the Azure Bloom Cane, the next bidder can bid 20,000 gil, 22,000 gil, or if they really want to take the lot home, 38,000 gil.(Don't worry if you forget the above rules! Auction House staff will be reminding participants of the bidding increments throughout the event!)
CARGO
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Founded by Zancefer Mirandis, CARGO or the Curio and Relic Guardianship Operation is an organisation dedicated to preserving, protecting, and storing items of note from throughout Hydaelyn's history.
Many of these items are made available to the public for research purposes through the Slanted Shelves, while others enter the public holdings of the Gilded Gavel's exhibit hall.
Info & ooc
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FAQWhat is a silent auction?
We hold silent auctions at pop up events around Eorzea using a gdocs bidding form!
A silent auction doesn't require participants to RP out their bidding, and help keeps the event chatter free of our clutter!*Our last silent auction happened at Aethercon! You can find details about which Lots sold, and who the winners were hereDoes the Gilded Gavel take real gil for the items they auction?No! All transactions at our auctions are wholly fictional! We will never take real gil from a patron who participates in one of our auction events!
However we do welcome you tipping any vendors at our events who are providing other services, as long as they accept gratuity!Who draws the pictures of the items and writes up their details in the auction catalogue?Unless otherwise credited in the Lot Catalogue, Reconditerune is the artist responsible for all the cool doodles we give away during our auction events! While Elu is the author of the flavour text and creator of lorebent history etc.If you're the winner of one of the Gavel's items, then you're free to do whatever you wish with the picture in terms of sharing and posting to social media! Our only request is that you please give us credit for the creations!What are the seasonal auction events?We run private auction events, as well as public events each year!
Our public events include two Gala auctions — for Eorzea's upper crust—As well as two Shadow auctions; which cater toward underground and black market dealers and buyers.
You'll find more information about our public events on our Carrd as they draw closer!
Who the hell is Zancefer Mirandis?Zancefer Mirandis is a renowned adventurer, relic hunter, and the founder of CARGO An expatriate of Sharlayan, he strives to share the Star's knowledge with one and all.Who are you people anyway?
We are two nerds from Australia (and some other friends from around the world) who love RP! You can find out more about us, and our OCs, at our socials linked below!
Socials &.
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Starlight Market & Charity Auction
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Thank you to everyone who came and attended our inaugural Charity Auction and Starlight Market!
Special thanks to our partner vendors: The Fireside Cafe & Coffee Shop & The Tenth Moon
You can view the winning bidders for each Lot in our records!
Beneficiary
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Proceeds from our inaugural charity auction will help to fund Saint Beneoulens' Sanatorium, a public health clinic providing medical facilities and supplies to the adventurers of Eorzea.
Learn more about this years' charity at the link below!
Saint Beneuolens' Sanatorium