You find yourself at the fringes of the North Shroud... Or is it Coerthas? Somewhere in-between. A smooth rock caught your eye, far too smooth to be natural, and you notice elegantly carved blocked letters on the surface: Yara-Ta Druthers.And in smaller cursive letters:
Authentic Gelmorran and Keeper cuisine, pomander incense.Next to the rock is a small path, barely noticeable, sloping downwards until you find yourself entering a natural cavern in which an unassuming wooden door is affixed. Incense drifted from the crack underneath, a relaxing, soothing scent, beckoning you inside.(Mateus, Emp W17 sub apt. 24)
(Please note that it opens at Saturday and Sunday EST AM hours)

Staff

Violette Baudelaire

Albeit spending most her life as an artifact hunter, the duskwight has been forced to take on more sedentary work in recent years due to an injury. Luckily, she has decent mastery over the aetherial arts, and the knowledge she has built up during her adventurous years led to her expertise on identifying and restoring ancient relics. Of course, of all the ancient cultures there is none as close to her heart as that of her ancestors, spurring her on to open Yara-Ta Druthers as a refuge for her kin and all sort of shroud-folk, as well as providing an opportunity for surface-dwellers to learn of the wonders of the Shroud and what lies beneath.

Gelmorran Menu

Gelmorra is an underground kingdom formed by the Elezen and Hyuran ancestors of Gridanians. Trapped in the depths of the sprawling caverns, they had survived by learning to harvest from scarce underground resources, including Mun-Tuy beans which thrived in poor shade.
Gelmorran Cuisine•Gelmorran salad
Mun-Tuy bean salad with sliced potatoes and onions, lightly seasoned with vinegar.•Gelmorran broth
A thick, hot broth made with Mun-Tuy beans, tomatoes, potatoes and garlic.•Braised Bean Curd
Sliced and braised bean curds made from Mun-Tuy beans and cooked with a secret sauce.•Mushroom Sauté
Sliced Mushroom heavily seasoned with herbs and cooked tender and brown.Gelmorran drinks•Mun-Tuy Juice
A nutritious juice extracted from Mun-Tuy beans and mixed with apple and pear juice for a sweet, fresh taste.•Mun-Tuy Tonic
An alcoholic brew made from fermenting Mun-Tuy beans. It is bitter with what some describe as a revolting smell, and is quite an acquired taste...
•Lavender Tea
Harvested from a particular type of Lavender able to grow in relative shade and made into a tea with an earthy flavour. Has slight curative effect on sore throats.

Keeper Menu

Keepers of the Moon thrived through hunting and thus their diet is characterised by a variety of meat and fish.

•Mead
This aged honey liquor has a faint bouquet of roses and ochus.•Meat Miq'abob
Tender dodo meat and ripe ruby tomatoes on a stick, roasted to perfection.•Salmon Meuniere
A thick fillet of salmon breaded with flour and fried in rich butter and savory spices.•Sculpin
The Keepers of the Moon will eat one of these before a big hunt, claiming that it grants them speed and strength.

Ixali Menu

The Ixali dietincludes various root vegetables and meats. They do not spend too much effort on food preparation, and thus basic meat stews and soups are common in their meals.Although the Ixali are generally indifferent to the art of cooking, they are still known for inventing a variety of baking and smoking techniques.

•Bacon bread
Soft dough mixed with thick-sliced bacon made from cured and smoked boar, twisted into a pattern resembling a sheaf of wheat.•Roast canard
A canard breast roasted to perfection, drowned in a sweet and sour sauce made from two kinds of oranges.•Smoked popoto and Meat Hash
A hearty, smoky hash of diced dalamud popotoes, assorted meats, and vegetables, infused with the distinctive flavor of star anise seeds.•Xelphatol Spring Water
Slightly effervescent water bottled at a spring located deep in the heart of the Ixali homeland, Xelphatol. It has a light-blue tint and a distinctly metallic flavor.

Pomanders

During High Gelmorra's zenith, its priests learned to create pomanders, in which a collection of herbs and incenses were ritually-infused with the aetherial formulae of a cantrip or prayer.In ceremony, the slow burning of the contents within would gradually weave the infused spells, and thus, in addition to releasing pleasing fragrances, the smoke from the pomander would also soothe afflictions, deter vermin, drive out disease, and so forth. In times of need, the pomander could also be broken open, releasing the infused aetherial formulae in its entirely, and thus having the effect of casting a powerful cantrip or spell.(Pomanders can be provided as sealed vessels or as incense to enjoy in the venue.)•Pomander of Restoration
A sweet comforting scent infused with a healing enchantment, accelerating one’s natural healing process.•Pomander of Rejuvenation
A rejuvenating scent that fills one with energy and accelerates the recovery of one’s aether reserves.•Pomander of Purity
A mild scent barely detectable but infused with a cleansing enchantment alleviating most ailments and sicknesses.•Pomander of Relaxation
A pleasant and relaxing scent that relaxes the body and aches soothing muscles, infused with an enchantment that increases one’s dexterity.•Pomander of Steel
An eye-watering incense that it uncomfortable for those not used to it, but increases one’s endurance and constitution.•Pomander of Strength
An intense scent that overwhelms the senses, infused with an enchantment that strengthens the body and increases stamina.•Pomander of Wisdom
A fiery scent that jolts the mind to attention, for the scholarly types that needs to maintain focus for a long time.•Pomander of Clarity
A sharp, refreshing scent that helps with de-stressing and clears mental clutter. Perfect for creative types and spellcasters or those who have much on their mind.

OOC information

•No real gil and items involved in all services but tips are welcome!•This is a SFW 18+ venue. Mature themes and conversation may occur here. However, anything explicitly NSFW should be taken out of the venue.•This is an immersive, lore-adhering venue. Lore bending and expanding on things is fine, but please try to not contradict the established setting and lore of XIV if possible.•The venue policy is to avoid being too explicit about recent MSQ events, but it is assumed that you are fine with accidental spoilers should you choose to visit.•Please keep in mind that this is meant to be a relaxing and comfortable place. Of course, RP drama and conflict is allowed, even welcomed, but if escalated, it may result in your characters getting kicked out in character-ly. Out of character drama however, is not tolerated and should be taken out of the venue.•If you are interested in working at the venue in any way, or wish to involve myself or the venue in a plot, feel free to reach out in or out of character!