The Dark Forest

Immersive Roleplaying Café

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Crystal | Coeurl | Lavender Beds | Ward 25, Plot 16
Saturdays, 8PM–11PM EST

About

about us

Shouta's passion of the culinary arts gave his found family nourishment and warmth for over eight years. He desired to express his love of cooking and food to others in need of that same warmth, so he began The Dark Forest to answer that need. Planting the seed of his generosity in the Lavender Beds, The Dark Forest offers a mysterious and alluring atmosphere to those outside its doors, only to find the comfort and love nestled in every dish and beverage the menu has to offer.Here within the café is a warm and welcoming slice of paradise enveloped in a cozy umbral shroud of mystery.

Our Venue

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café menu

staff specials

only available if the staff member is present

Panthea's Ecstatic Shock • 7,000 gil

A mystical and magical purple cocktail. Enjoy the taste of Lavender and blueberry
with this enchanted drink that's sure to leave you feeling butterflies or a different
kind of thrilling shock.

Eidola Beef Stroganoff • 7,000 gil

A family recipe made by the owner's father! Made with sliced butter beef,
mushrooms, onions, and potatoes in a thick broth served over noodles.

Jade's Deluxe Grilled Cheese • 7,000 gil

Three cheeses melted onto a stack of thin sliced cockatrice, served between two
golden-brown kaiser rolls.

S'davi's Seafood Skewer • 7,000 gil

Shrimp and tuna seasoned with citrus, skewered and grilled to perfection.

Nox's Fruit Jellies • 7,000 gil

Stewed fruit rendered firm with gelatin, then chilled and cut into bite-sized squares.

Vivi's Rustic Flaugnarde • 7,000 gil

A crisp and flakey tart shell filled with spiced apples and custard.
Served with a sweet cream sauce and garnished with a single candied apple rose.

meals

Parsnip Salad • 4,000 gil

Lettuce with spinach, parsnips, beans, carrots, onions, tomato,
cheese and croutons. Served with our house dressing.

Cockatrice meatballs • 4,000 gil

Made with cockatrice thigh, seasoned to perfection.
Topped with tomato sauce and parsley.

Chicken Fettuccine • 4,000 gil

Flat, thick pasta smothered in a rich,
creamy alfredo sauce with fresh, sliced grilled chicken.

Raptor Stew • 4,000 gil

Raptor shank seared and placed in a rich, savoury broth with
mushrooms, onion and potatoes.

desserts

Baklava • 3,000 gil

A delicious layered pastry with nuts and honey.
Heated to perfection!

Pastry Fish • 3,000 gil

A Doman dessert with options for filling:
Red bean paste, custard, chocolate, cheese or sweet potato!

Blood Currant Tart • 3,000 gil

A mini tart made with blood currant berries.
Enjoy alone or with friends!

Alcoholic beverages

Mimosa • 3,000 gil

Keep it simple with orange juice and champagne!
Want to try something new? Try it with blood orange juice!

Red Wine • 3,000 gil

Not craving something sweet with your meal?
Try our specialty wine, imported from Limsa Lominsa.

Cocktails • 3,000 gil

Delicious, fruity beverages that'll take your breath away!
Selections include the classic strawberry daiquiri, a clover club,
or a painkiller.

Ale or Cider • 3,000 gil

Wanting a malt beverage?
Try our aromatic ale or crisp apple cider!

non-alcoholic beverages

Juice • 3,000 gil

Freshly squeezed! Apple, grape, or orange.

Masala Chai • 3,000 gil

Made with Coerthan tea leaves and various spices.

Chamomile Tea • 3,000 gil

Special blend of high quality tea leaves. Can be hot or iced.
Served with sugar cubes.

Triple Cream Coffee • 3,000 gil

Coffee with three types of cream, topped with cinnamon
and served with sugar cubes.

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lounge menu

tarot readings

only available if the S'davi is present. ask reception for details.

Three Card Pull • 65,000 gil

Provided by the talented S'davi, this reading will be done
downstairs in a secluded area. All bookings are done on a first call,
first serve basis and done directly with her in venue.
(This is done with a real deck.)

light bites

Finger Sandwiches • 3,000 gil

Two sandwiches on walnut bread with lunchmeat, lettuce, tomato,
onion, cheese and our house dressing.

Salmon Muffin • 3,000 gil

A buttery muffin topped with succulent fresh salmon,
silky sliced alligator pear, and rich cheese.

Soft Pretzel • 3,000 gil

Lightly dusted with salt, this tasty snack is
served with cheese.

Coffee Biscuit • 1,000 gil

An additional chocolate chip cookie to add
on with your order.

beverages

served with a complimentary coffee biscuit

Chamomile Tea • 3,000 gil

Special blend of high quality tea leaves.
Served with sugar cubes.

Triple Cream Coffee • 3,000 gil

Coffee with three types of cream, topped with cinnamon
and served with sugar cubes.

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staff

shouta eidola

owner/founder • 26 • he/him • demisexual

Born in the Azim Steppe but raised in Ishgard,
Shouta is a well rounded Xaela who is not afraid to get his hands dirty.
Protective over his friends and family, he aims to keep any
who enter the café safe and comfortable more than anything else.
A man of secrets, not willing to share a bit of his past, you'll
most likely hear his catch phrase:
"You're asking too many questions."

jade light

co-owner/door kicker • 30 • he/him • pansexual

Born in Coerthas this overly-hyper, overly-friendly Viera has been best friends with
Shouta for years. (Probably why he has a job in the first place!)
His life turned around for the better but he's never shy to being a menace to
those he cares for.

nox bulric

head barista • 27 • she/her • pansexual

Growing up in Gridania has its advantages, learning to wield magic
early on even against her fathers wishes, Nox is now a skilled healer and magic user.
She is caring, selfless and will do anything to make you laugh.
Just... don't touch her ears or tail...
you might get into a situation you don't want to be in.

panthea camoa

head waitress • 29 • she/her • pansexual

The Shroud’s very own Witch in the woods. Born and raised among the lush vegetation,
Panthea has seen and experienced many of life’s joys and heartaches.
She was asked to join the ranks and she couldn’t tell her favorite Ishgardian Xaela no!
(More time to torture the poor man? She wouldn’t dream of giving that up.)
Confident in most everything she does, she will ensure your visit isn’t one to easily forget.

Vivienne Castillon

reception • 24 • she/her • demisexual

Vivienne appeared in the city of Ul'dah one day, her thick
Ishgardian accent unmistakable. Those without the Echo may have difficulty
understanding her at times, causing her some confusion.
Still, she appears to have quite the adaptive spirit.

Seraphina Nirai

reception/flex • ?? • she/her • pansexual

Little is known about the curious woman. She just suddenly, poof appeared.
She came from a world where Fae run amok, though they look quite different from
the faeries and pixies she's come across in Eorzea.
An avid lover of nature, this sweet girl could talk your ear off about just about anything,
because she will gladly sit and listen to learn about even more!

Caelum'sae Nhaesin

waiter • 28 • he/him • homosexual

The youngest of 4 boys, and the youngest of a set of twins, Caelum is the
more outgoing and energetic of the group. There's nothing he loves more
than warm drinks, trading stories, and meeting new friends.

Lissa Blanchevent

barista • 25 • she/her • homosexual

Born in the ashen streets of Ishgard, Lissa became a talented Dragoon in service
to the Holy See, inspired by tales of The Azure Dragoon. Cheerful, bubbly, and lover
of all things sweet, Lissa works hard to give smiles to those who need it.

S'davi Kitanni

tarot reader/flex • 26 • she/her • pansexual

From Maelstrom to philanthropist to philosopher,
S'davi is always chasing the thrills in life (so long as fortune's favor is on her side).

Sindryth Aestruna

bard • ?? • he/him • not interested

Sindryth works as a mercenary for hire as his primary trade.
His demeanor is no nonsense and blunt to the point of extreme frankness,
which can be considered rude (or hilarious). He loves music and
moonlights as a bard and DJ at numerous places around Eorzea in hopes that he can
eventually leave mercenary life behind for a safer profession
doing something he loves.

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Affiliates

komorebi

Immersive Dance Bar & Lounge

Goblin, Empyreum – W13, P37 ✤ Wednesdays 3pm-7pm EST

We provide live entertainment, a dance hall, food and beverages, escort services,
as well as a bath house with dedicated healers overseeing it.

scarlet manor

Immersive Bar & Lounge

Goblin, Mists – W19, P30 ✤ Wednesdays 8pm-11pm EST

We provide excellent drinks, dazzling dancers, and escort services. Grab a drink and
come relax in a friendly environment and make some new connections!

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Mythical Beings

thedis iscariot

Graphic Design • 24 • they/them • bisexual

An adventurer and archaeologist, Thedis spends much of their time
traveling to record the remnants of ancient civilisations and lend their aid
to those in need, be it through soumanotics, alchemy, or – a rare privilege –
their singing voice and violin.

house namazu

Basement Decorating & Support • he/him, yes yes

We don't know where he came from, or when he'll show up...
only that he does from time to time.
Head pat for good luck, just don't mind the hissing.

drake iceheart

Real estate & Logistics • he/him • homosexual

Lurking in the shadows, watching and waiting.
Helping from afar and away from the public eye, this beautiful Viera
ensures things behind the scenes are orderly.

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