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Balmung
Mist | W26 P60

Schedule
Thursday 10PM - 12AM [EST]
Saturday/Sunday 3PM - 5PM [EST]

PREFACE.
The Sycamore Gap was a smugglers' cove in the past, accessible through one of the channels off the rainforests of Eastern La Noscea. Those that know of its location fall under the following categories typically: criminals, 'importers & exporters,' treasure hunters, collectors, or simply the odd traveler that got very, very turned around. Due to its hidden nature, Yellowjackets and other authorities have yet to find its current whereabouts.LAYOUT.
The shop itself is located on the ground floor on the left-hand side upon entering. It is heavily warded and all items for sale are equally enchanted to prevent any intentional or unintentional 'acquirements' without purchase. Please make sure to bring the items up to one of the shopkeepers so that they may be properly disenchanted upon purchase to avoid any unpleasant side effects.The upstairs, fondly referred to as the "Attic," appears to be a quiet little spot to sit, relax, and converse with others; whether it is for patrons or for the staff that repurposed the grotto. It is only accessible through a rather quaint illusory ward.

MERCHANDISE.
Antiques, heirlooms, art, relics, enchanted objects, and (potentially malpractical) alchemical concoctions made by the Sycamore Gap's mages, there's a little something for everyone.Those in the criminal underworld may utilize the Sycamore Gap to fence stolen goods, should said goods meet the appraisers' standards.SERVICES.
While primarily a shop, individuals or entities with criminal ties may seek out certain services offered by the Sycamore Gap and its Silent Grove, whether its contracts, information, or more. This is only available through the leadership of the Sycamore Gap, or through staff marked in green on the staff page.OWNERSHIP.
While the staff vary, most seem to be part of The Silent Grove, a private collective committed to targeting the powerful and the wealthy in order to protect the commonfolk.

CURATOR
Clover Fyth

SMUGGLER
Frida Hrafanen

Shopkeeper
Gwendolyn Coldridge

GUARD
Fareed Anwar

Broker
Reizo Hinata

BOTANIST
Ujimichi Iehide

HEALER
Akiyo Hagane

Alchemist
Nashu Moshantu

Gleaner
August Valerian

DISENCHANTER
Priya Relanah

Researcher
Haila Wetyios

Salesman
A'zav Tia

Near Eastern Rugs.
Rugs capable of flight. For safety and security reasons, please do not remove their bindings or take from the basket unless ready for purchase. The Sycamore Gap is not responsible for any runaway rugs after purchase.Ornamental Butterflies.
At first glance, they're lovely decorations. Beyond the surface, they're capable of acting as listening devices; connecting with a pearl for the hearer(s) to listen in on. One butterfly per pearl, but additional pearls can be purchased at added cost.Necklace of Magnetism.
Those within range of whoever wears this will find themselves fascinated or enthralled by the wearer. Excellent for those needing to pull off a good distraction.Necklace of Actual Magnetism.
It's actually magnetic. Hope you like Katamari Damacy.

Vaulted Painting.
It looks like a regular painting at first glance. But it's actually capable of storing valuables within the painting itself; leaving onlookers none-the-wiser to the treasures within the frame.Slumbering Cello.
Anyone that hears the song played from this will either feel drowsy or fall asleep, unless they're wearing ear protection. This can also affect the cello player. Due to safety and security reasons, only the staff are permitted of testing the cello out as demonstration.Shatterproof Vase.
Well - not quite shatterproof. What it is capable of doing is reconstructing itself after being broken. Perfect for the busy home with reckless children. Just watch your step.

GENERALIZED RULES.
1. IC minions are fine, so long as they're not disruptive. OOC ones please put away.2. Yes, it's a venue catered to criminals. That said, even thieves, smugglers, and pirates follow certain codes of conduct. Please don't attempt to shoplift, and don't fight/assault/attack/harass others in the shop.3. While every smuggler's cove, fencer, and fence cully run the risk of being caught, and the owners are big supporters of IC actions having IC consequences, we find that the risk of arrest detracts too much from the main purpose of providing (or procuring) certain goods and services at this establishment. If your character is some manner of law enforcer, we'll need you to refrain from any attempts at crime-busting. Thank you!4. Gil mentioned is IC only. Please don't pay us. I mean, you can, but you don't have to.5. IC posts go in /say and /em chat. OOC posts, please put in tells if you can help it, or if necessary notate an OOC post with [[brackets]] so others know. We may provide instructions, especially for any potions purchasers, in brackets via say chat.6. The RP tag is for patrons, the Looking for Meld Materia tag is for regular staff, and the Looking for Party tag is for higher-ups at the shop that offer additional services (refer to the About or Staff page).7. Griefing or trolling is bland at best and cringe-worthy at worst. Anyone who does that will be booted from the premises.8. This is a SFW venue. While you may ICly refer to mature themes or make an off-colored joke, anything gratuitous or explicit will result in a ban as well. Don't be creepy, don't be a sex pest, and treat others with respect.9. IYKYK. Horses are kind of cool. We have a horse named Sycamore that's in mintcondition (lower case). Please be polite and Not Weird when hanging out with our horse, okay?

CHARACTER RULES.
1. You will not share the location (knowingly or unknowingly) of this place to any law-enforcing authorities, private detectives, corrupt officials/nobles, or any other powers-that-be that may wish harm upon this place or its workers.2. Equally, you will not betray the identities of those you meet within the Sycamore Gap.3. You will not steal, nor will you be stolen from by those that are within the safety of the Sycamore Gap. You may be charmed, and you may charm us, into haggling the prices of goods and services.4. You will holster your weapons and do no harm. Please behave on this, and don't make us start coat-checking them at the door.5. You will treat the Sycamore Gap with respect, whether its the shop itself, its merchandise, or the fauna that is painstakingly cared for by our botanist. Do not incite the wrath of our botanist.6. As stated on the labels of the potions sold: we are not responsible or liable for any adverse side effects. You drink it, you endure it.7. No refunds.8. No monetarists.