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The Nightraid Network is a community holding various events ran by a small organization known as NightRaid. The Network's events heavily have a Far Eastern theme with a light mix of Western influence. Events range from group hunts and combats events to social gatherings, and unique sessions. The Network does involve itself in many supernatural-oriented roleplay, incorporating folklore and advocating for the existence of yokai.

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NIGHTRAID NETWORK COMMUNITY

Combative ◽ Supernatural ◽ Social ◽ Connections

⸻⸻✫⸻⸻ 🔹 About Us — The Nightraid Network is a community holding various events ran by a small organization known as NightRaid. The Network's events heavily have a Far Eastern theme with a light mix of Western influence. Events range from group hunts and combats events to social gatherings, and unique sessions. The Network does involve itself in many supernatural-aspected roleplay, incorporating folklore and advocating for the existence of yokai.

🔹 OOC — We run a community discord with numerous opportunities to connect with other roleplayers, new and seasoned, as well as character development, writing prompts, small groups, community events, and more!

⸻⸻✫⸻⸻ 🔹 Main EventNightRaid Bounty Call is dedicated to giving roleplay prompts revolving around jobs & hunts, where patrons can sign up for a mark on the bounty board and expand on it with fellow hunters! https://nightraidbounties.carrd.co/

🔹 Other Events — Happy Hour, Karaoke Night, Tournaments, Storytelling, Tarot & Sake, Concerts, Open Mic, Raves, Classes, Training, Seminars, Meditations, Bonfires, Markets, Holidays, etc.

🐺 Community Discord: https://discord.gg/SnjZWRf All are welcome to join the discord to be notified of upcoming events, writing prompts, lore & roleplay discussion, combat signups, and more.

Feel free to contact Tetsuro#3438 on discord with any questions!

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HANAMI FESTIVAL 2025

SATURDAY, APRIL 19th @ 8PM EST | PLUM SPRINGS YANXIA - BALMUNG

Petals drift gently Laughter stirs the warming breeze— Spring dreams softly bloom. 🌸🌸

Winter has thawed, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and with them comes a season of celebration in renewel! Join us this year to sit beneath the cherry blossoms with friends, loved ones, and companions and indulge in all spring has to offer. We open the festival with a ceremony that leads into the open market, and the evening closes with a themed play.

Join our discord to sign up, get updates, and get involved! We're currently looking for: Vendors 🍡 Fortunetellers 🔮Geisha 🪭Taxi Volunteers 🪽 Sign-ups are here: https://discord.gg/YmBHZWxTtf

🪽Unable to fly in Yanxia? Our friendly volunteer taxis will be stationed in Namai, ready to escort you to the festival grounds!

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HUNTER'S BAZAAR MARKET [APRIL 13TH]

The hustle and bustle makes itself known within the Silver Bazaar, trails of carts and wagons from all kinds of regions set up shop to show off their wares and provide their services! We are putting together a market befitting those who seek adventure, travel, supplies, hunting, food, combat and more!

Accepting vendors, fortunetellers, games, bards, and other services pertaining to the above! (Please keep it SFW!)

✨ WHEN: SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH, @ 9PM-12AM EST! ✨ WHERE: Coeurl | The Silver Bazaar, Western Thanalan [x16, y29] ✨ STALLS: huntersbazaar.carrd.co

Join the discord if you're interested in signing on for future stalls! https://discord.gg/SnjZWRf

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HANAMI FESTIVAL 2025

SATURDAY, APRIL 19th @ 8PM EST | PLUM SPRINGS YANXIA - BALMUNG

Petals drift gently Laughter stirs the warming breeze— Spring dreams softly bloom. 🌸🌸

Winter has thawed, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and with them comes a season of celebration in renewel! Join us this year to sit beneath the cherry blossoms with friends, loved ones, and companions and indulge in all spring has to offer. We open the festival with a ceremony that leads into the open market, and the evening closes with a themed play.

Join our discord to sign up, get updates, and get involved! We're currently looking for: Vendors 🍡 Fortunetellers 🔮Geisha 🪭Taxi Volunteers 🪽 Sign-ups are here: https://discord.gg/YmBHZWxTtf

🪽Unable to fly in Yanxia? Our friendly volunteer taxis will be stationed in Namai, ready to escort you to the festival grounds!

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TALES OF WONDER [不思議の物語]

Calling all storytelling, theater, and listening enthusiasts of fine traditional entertainment! The Ukiyo 演芸 opens its doors to the public once more!.. With a fine variety of stories that surely shall bore no eyes. The setting is a traditional hingan theater.

🏮Kou Shinsuke will present THREE talented storytellers to carry the show with their own unique styles of theatrical storytelling!

🏮There will be music, food, entertainment, thrilling tales and more! Do NOT miss it. Bring your friends!

WHEN: Sunday, March 23rd @ 9PM EST WHERE: Coeurl | Shirogane Sub. W11 Apt. #23 MUSIC: https://cytu.be/r/NightRaid

If you would like to sign up, please message me on okamidad @ discord with your character name and a briefing of what kind of theatrical storytelling you will do!

TALES OF WONDER [不思議の物語]

Calling all storytelling, theater, and listening enthusiasts of fine traditional entertainment! The Ukiyo 演芸 opens its doors to the public once more!.. With a fine variety of stories that surely shall bore no eyes. The setting is a traditional hingan theater.

🏮Kou Shinsuke will present THREE talented storytellers to carry the show with their own unique styles of theatrical storytelling!

🏮There will be music, food, entertainment, thrilling tales and more! Do NOT miss it. Bring your friends!

WHEN: Sunday, March 23rd @ 9PM EST WHERE: Coeurl | Shirogane Sub. W11 Apt. #23 MUSIC: https://cytu.be/r/NightRaid

If you would like to sign up, please message me on okamidad @ discord with your character name and a briefing of what kind of theatrical storytelling you will do!

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HUNTER'S BAZAAR MARKET [MAR. 16th]

The hustle and bustle makes itself known within the Silver Bazaar, trails of carts and wagons from all kinds of regions set up shop to show off their wares and provide their services! We are putting together a market befitting those who seek adventure, travel, supplies, hunting, food, combat and more!

Accepting vendors, fortunetellers, games, bards, and other services pertaining to the above! (Please keep it SFW!)

✨ WHEN: SUNDAY, MARCH 16th, @ 9PM-12AM EST! ✨ WHERE: Coeurl | The Silver Bazaar, Western Thanalan [x16, y29] ✨ STALLS: huntersbazaar.carrd.co

Join the discord if you're interested in signing on for future stalls! https://discord.gg/SnjZWRf

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NIGHTRAID BOUNTY CALL

NEW BOUNTIES BROUGHT IN EVERY MONTH! 💰💰Bring back your trophies and collect your rewards! NightRaid's office is open for those in search of bounties, odd jobs, and general work, or wish to submit a job request! Those with many different professions such as; hunters, mercenaries, exorcists, crafters, gatherers, healers, etc are welcome to browse our job board in the lobby. Our HQ also has a lounge & kitchen downstairs if visitors are looking to relax and socialize.

⸻⸻✫⸻⸻ NightRaid's Services: Hunting Consultation, Body/Artifact Cleansing & Exorcism, Assassination Work, Guarding, Scouting, Item Retrieval, Weapons Purchase, etc. We are accepting job submissions through the #request-book! Please seek out Tetsuro Wulf for services or consultation. 🐺

Facilities like the Dojo, Onsens, Infirmary, Guest Rooms are open for usage tonight! ♨️

JOB BOARD: https://nightraidbounties.carrd.co DISCORD: https://discord.gg/SnjZWRf WHERE: Coeurl | Shirogane W25 P46 WHEN: FRIDAYS BI-WEEKLY @ 9PM - 12AM EST! ⸻⸻✫⸻⸻

NIGHTRAID IS ALWAYS HIRING! https://nightraidbounties.carrd.co/#apply

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HUNTER'S BAZAAR MARKET [MAR. 16th]

The hustle and bustle makes itself known within the Silver Bazaar, trails of carts and wagons from all kinds of regions set up shop to show off their wares and provide their services! We are putting together a market befitting those who seek adventure, travel, supplies, hunting, food, combat and more!

Accepting vendors, fortunetellers, games, bards, and other services pertaining to the above! (Please keep it SFW!)

✨ WHEN: SUNDAY, MARCH 16th, @ 9PM-12AM EST! ✨ WHERE: Coeurl | The Silver Bazaar, Western Thanalan [x16, y29] ✨ STALLS: huntersbazaar.carrd.co

Join the discord if you're interested in signing on for future stalls! https://discord.gg/SnjZWRf

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A GUIDE TO DM-ING IN FFXIV : NIGHTRAID NETWORK EDITION

DISCLAIMER: This guide is for the common method of DMing used by most from what I’ve observed, which includes campaign groups I’m a part of and folks who have performed such in the NightRaid Network. In no way is this the only or ultimate method of DMing. This is just a basic guide on what is the most common that can be easily built off of!

“DM” comes from the term ‘Dungeon Master’, meaning you’re the person hosting the instance. Sometimes also referred to as “GM” which means ‘Game Master’ with the same role. You’re the one setting scenes, writing out NPCs, and keeping track of hit points, etc. It reflects off of features in running the TTRPG; Dungeons and Dragons.

SETTING THE SCENE

To engage your party, often the DM will start off the instance by setting a scene once you’ve arrived at your intended location for the sake of immersion. Setting scenes can take place multiple times throughout the instance.

  • Write out a description of your party’s location
  • The DM may drop notable points about their surroundings if they interact with anything significant to the instance. (i.e. sights, smell, time of day, atmosphere, anything sensed unseen to the eye, weather, etc.)
  • Sometimes the DM will write these out in advance in a saved document to help with time constraints. 
  • Allow the party to emote their reaction to said scene. Party dialogue, reactions to their surroundings, so forth. Take your time!
  • Initial perception checks or investigations. Is there anything you feel characters in your party may notice or sense? Use /random to determine!
  • Usage of party WAYMARKERS to represent NPC or object positions that you may want your party members to interact with.
  • (i.e. after setting down WAYMARKER B = “At point [B], there seems to be a shiny object noticeable to the party.”

RUNNING COMBAT INSTANCES

Combat can be intimidating to write on the side of being a DM, but have fun with it! Combat could be started straightforwardly, and it’s definitely helpful to set an initial scene introducing such combat. Here are some steps:

  • Ensure everyone is added through PARTY or ALLIANCE.
  • Running a PARTY allows you to set WAYMARKERS to represent enemies or special things to notice.
  • ALLIANCE should be used if your party is more than 8 people. Note: It does not show WAYMARKERS or map positions. May need to coordinate via discord.
  • Set the scene through the description of enemies, consider including things like:
  • Number of enemies
  • Notable description of their appearance, attitude, or demeanor
  • Any special senses to account for party members’ abilities (i.e. is the enemy corrupted, do they have any magical properties, any strange aether, spiritual imbalances, etc.)
  • Have your party “Roll Initiative” if you intend on deciding on an attack order. This determines the order in which your party members may write their attack emotes and the order you will keep track of. Find a pattern you’re comfortable with! 
  • Some common orders of how a combat instance would go:
  • “Grindstone”: Person 1 emotes + rolls > DM rolls + emotes outcome > Person 2 emotes + rolls > DM rolls + emotes outcome > etc.
  • “Elite Battle System”: Person 1 emotes + rolls > Person 2 emotes + rolls > Person 3 emotes + rolls > DM emotes outcome 
  • The order most common tends to be, the player posting their attack then rolling /random against the DM to determine the attack’s success or outcome. NightRaid Network mainly uses the Elite Battle System, but you’re welcome to use Grindstone Rules or any systems you find comfortable!

MAKE IT INTERESTING!

On top of the straightforward method of running a combat instance, sometimes flavor can be added for more party engagement.

  • Investigations: Allowing characters to discover key items to the instance, such as searching for items, investigating objects or a setting.
  • Perception Checks: Having the party roll to catch or perceive anything that may not be spotted, sensed, smelled, or heard easily by others. It tends to be the higher rolls that gain the possibility.
  • Interactions: Sometimes a player may want to make use of an ability they have to try to interact with one of the set pieces you’ve laid out. This could be using a special kind of magic or ability to get additional information (such as nature magic to commune with the elements). It’s easy to say “no” if you’re not comfortable with working this into your game plan.  If you say “yes”, it’s a good way to help the player feel more engaged, and it can flex your improv muscles! Regardless of what the skill they’re trying to use is, you can always limit the amount of information they receive too so it’s still fair to the other players. It can also be “Yes but…” or “Yes and…”
  • On a similar note, if you know the people you’re DMing for or know that they have specific abilities ahead of time, you can prepare certain information that only they would be able to get, or offer up small tidbits during an investigation; it can be a great acknowledgment of what they can do and helps to keep them invested!

ONE-SHOT VERSUS CAMPAIGN

A One-shot is a scene that only takes a single session to get through, versus a campaign that can be two or more. The steps are essentially the same, campaigns are just longer and may require a little bit of extra prep work. A term that tends to come up more in campaigns is:

  • Guiding is when a DM has a specific path in mind to get from Point A to Point B and doesn’t let anyone stray from it. This usually doesn’t apply much to one-shots since they have a specific purpose that will be resolved in a single session

Guiding is a good way to make sure the end-point of the campaign is reached, but if used too much, can make your players feel like they have no agency in the story you’re building. Everyone should be on the same page about the goal (even if it’s vague for mystery purposes), but instead of “No,” feel free to use “Yes but/and…” if they start looking for things off-course too far. Consequences are fun too!

  • On stepping off the planned path: “You wander off the road you were taking with your party and are hit with spores by a strange fungus you didn’t see…”
  • On healing someone who is supposed to die: “You press your magic into the wounds but it can’t seem to take hold, something else pushing back…”

NOTES & THINGS TO CONSIDER…

Time Management: Running a one-shot or a campaign can be more time-consuming than one would think. However you wish to run it, here are some things to consider!

  • Consider how long your session may be. Often folks start to flag at the 3 HOUR MARK but again, that’s up to you and your party.
  • If you’re running a multi-paragraph roleplay session, you may want to figure out a good stopping point ahead of time. Where it’ll take place in your roleplay, and how to make it ‘natural’ in the roleplay.
  • Sometimes folks will bring it to pause the instance and pick it up on another scheduled date. Be it a cliffhanger, some sort of wrap-up, and so forth. 
  • “Timebubbling” is a term used for when you may pause a session that will not necessarily affect all other roleplays happening in REAL TIME present. This means that a particular instance is timed OUTSIDE of your other roleplay. It can be as though it hasn’t happened yet, or happened already. It’s up to you, the DM.
  • Combat will probably take longer than you initially think it will. You have to take into consideration the flow in which your writers type; some faster, some slower. You may also have to take your time responding to their attacks.

OTHER TOOLS

  • Party Waymarkers to represent items or enemies of interest.
  • Cytube : website accessible to all to set up music or ambiance playlists for all to join via sharing link.
  • RP Toolbox : If you’d like to view or reread your writing, the toolbox is a big help.
  • Google Docs / Sheets : Easy access if you’d like to keep track of things like health points on an NPC or player, rolling order, tracking details of your instances, and so forth.
  • Discord : a great way to stay in touch, schedule sessions, share logs of previous sessions, show off screenshots of NPCs, OOC chatter during sessions, etc.
  • Carrd : Can be used to consolidate campaign information or advertise one’s storyline to attract more interested folks!

If you find yourself remaining nervous, that’s totally fine. Sometimes, folks may choose to sit in or lamp on another DM’s campaign to get a feel of how things would flow in a session. Perhaps asking for permission to observe another’s session and asking them for pointers would be a great introduction!

Feel free to message okamidad over discord if you have any questions or would like any sort of advice, clarifications, or tips!

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NIGHTRAID BOUNTY CALL

NEW BOUNTIES BROUGHT IN EVERY MONTH! 💰💰Bring back your trophies and collect your rewards! NightRaid's office is open for those in search of bounties, odd jobs, and general work, or wish to submit a job request! Those with many different professions such as; hunters, mercenaries, exorcists, crafters, gatherers, healers, etc are welcome to browse our job board in the lobby. Our HQ also has a lounge & kitchen downstairs if visitors are looking to relax and socialize.

⸻⸻✫⸻⸻ NightRaid's Services: Hunting Consultation, Body/Artifact Cleansing & Exorcism, Assassination Work, Guarding, Scouting, Item Retrieval, Weapons Purchase, etc. We are accepting job submissions through the #request-book! Please seek out Tetsuro Wulf for services or consultation. 🐺

Facilities like the Dojo, Onsens, Infirmary, Guest Rooms are open for usage tonight! ♨️

JOB BOARD: https://nightraidbounties.carrd.co DISCORD: https://discord.gg/SnjZWRf WHERE: Coeurl | Shirogane W25 P46 WHEN: FRIDAYS BI-WEEKLY @ 9PM - 12AM EST! ⸻⸻✫⸻⸻

NIGHTRAID IS ALWAYS HIRING! https://nightraidbounties.carrd.co/#apply

OFFICIAL: ABOUT THE NIGHTRAID NETWORK ROLEPLAY COMMUNITY

The NightRaid Network is a bastion for those who walk the line between the mortal and the supernatural. Spearheaded by Tetsuro Wulf, founder of NightRaid, this growing community is a nexus of hunters, warriors, mercenaries, scholars, and many more professions from all walks of life and any alignment. Be it criminal, morally grey, lawful, and so forth! Rooted in the traditions of the Far East yet infused with influences from across the entirety of the star, the Network fosters events that blend mysticism, folklore, and high-stakes combat with camaraderie and storytelling!

🏮Origins: A Sanctuary for Balance

Tetsuro first established NightRaid as a Free Company; an organization built to investigate, neutralize, or protect supernatural forces where needed. Originally a small group of bounty hunters and exorcists, the organization expanded as more wayward souls found themselves drawn to its mission. Over time, its influence grew beyond a single company, forming a widespread network that now spans every major region of the world.

Recognizing the ever-growing need for cooperation among those who dealt with the esoteric, the otherworldly, and the forsaken, Tetsuro and his family of hunters cultivated the NightRaid Network—a community that welcomes not only hunters and warriors but also scholars, diplomats, and individuals who seek to understand or coexist with supernatural beings.

🏮A Presence Across the Star

The NightRaid Network boasts an intricate web of contacts, informants, and allies across the star, each contributing information regarding supernatural threats, dangerous bounties, anomalous occurrences, and lost histories. Some of its most notable regions of operation include:

Hingashi, Doma, Steppes, Tural, Gridania, Limsa, Ul’dah, Dravania, Ishgard, Thavnair, Garlemald, Bozja.

Each of these areas holds available business cards and posters with the NightRaid Network's headquarters location and very basic information, thanks to its ties.

🏮Events & Gatherings

The NightRaid Network hosts various events designed to immerse participants in supernatural storytelling, thrilling combat, and cultural exchange. While each gathering differs, the common thread remains the same, a respect for balance, folklore, and a willingness to step beyond the known world.

  • Hunts & Combat Events – Whether facing off against yokai or hunting corrupted beings, the Network’s hunts test the skill and resolve of its members. Participants can expect a mix of tradition-steeped duels, team-based engagements, and survival scenarios.
  • Social Gatherings & Festivals – A break from the battlefield, these events celebrate Far Eastern traditions and various healing from Hingashi and Doma to firelight storytelling, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in folklore and myth.
  • Unique Sessions & Supernatural Investigations – The Network runs interactive, player-driven supernatural roleplay for those drawn to mystery, from exorcisms to lost history expeditions, yokai diplomacy, and even cursed relic retrievals.

🏮Advocacy for Yokai & the Supernatural

Unlike traditional exorcist groups, NightRaid does not view all supernatural beings as threats. While many hunt, capture, or purify hostile spirits, others seek to preserve and document the existence of friendly yokai, ancient deities, and lingering souls. This ideological stance often puts NightRaid at odds with more rigid sects, making their work even more vital.

💫💫 Joining the Network 💫💫

For those who feel the call—whether they are a wandering swordsman, an occult scholar, a diplomat of the unknown, or a simple traveler yearning for something beyond the mundane, the NightRaid Network welcomes them. With every hunt, every gathering, and every whispered story shared under the moonlit sky, its reach grows, and the balance between mortal and supernatural is upheld. Posters of the Network's headquarters are located in various bars and businesses across different regions.

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