
An academy for those seeking adventure in the new age.Find us at Mateus, Mist, Ward 3, Plot 8.
O

About Us
We're an academic FC for adventurers that seeks to give people the opportunity and means for development and growth. Providing lessons, opportunities for adventure, and more, we offer our services to veterans and novices alike, giving anyone the chance they need to broaden their horizons, and the chance to find their place in the world.
Rules
This is a Roleplay (RP) community. We ask that you keep IC and OOC separate and portray your character in a mature and respectful manner. The opinions, relationships, and even personality of our characters will not always match their players.
We ask all players to be at least 21 years old and all characters being portrayed to be at least the age of 18, both physically and mentally adults.
We're vehemently against any form of discrimination or intolerance on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or nationality and require the same of our members.
We have a zero tolerance for drama. If issues arise on the OOC front between FC members, players are expected to handle themselves maturely, communicate and solve their problems. If the mediation of a member of leadership is required it can be provided, but repeated cases of petty conflict may be cause for termination of membership and partnership with this FC.
While we allow the sharing of NSFW content in our discord, it is restricted to specifically tagged channels that require express consent for access. We reserve the right to remove anything we find distasteful or that may cause problems with Discord moderation for whatever reason we judge appropriate.
This is an RP community for a video game. Avoid hot button topics while you're here. I.e. religion, politics, anything particularly controversial. There are always places to discuss that sort of thing, but this is not one of them.
We ask that all spoilers for current patch MSQ be kept to the spoilers channel. Spoilers for other newly released anime, tv shows, games, movies etc should also always be properly tagged, with specific indication of what the spoilers refers to.
Some people use "crimes" to enhance their gameplay experience. That's not against our FC's rules. But as it is an optional thing, we ask that the character you play at the very least resemble what people not using those 'crimes' would see. We also do not allow elitist or exclusionary behavior against those that do not use said 'crimes'.
Upon joining the discord, please read all rules, choose your assigned roles in the proper role channel and please change your nickname in the server to be the name of (one of) your character(s) that you play in Final Fantasy XIV that you will be playing with us.
Fields of Study
On joining Aetherbrand Academy, we ask that our students select a Major and a Minor field of study to help us better guide them along the path they desire. This in no way restricts them to specific classes, but allows us to aid students in the fields they seek improvement in the most.
Discipline of Arms and Tactical Combat (DATC):
Role Focus: Protectors, Warriors, Knights, Berserking Barbarians, Slayers
Patron Saints of the Twelve: Byregot, Halone
Associated eikon: Ifrit
Associated symbol: crossed blade and shield
This area of study focuses on the subjugation of enemy forces with physical prowess and the protection of others by way of strong shield arms and sharp minds. Those who choose to study DATC know that part of their role as an adventurer is to be on the thick of battle, going in first to face new dangers, either to put themselves in harm's way to protect others, or to swiftly end combat before harm can even be brought upon themselves with decisive stunning blows of weapon mastery. But fools they are not for they also know the value of camaraderie and of trusting their allies with their lives and to make up for their own inadequacies.
Example of activities: combat drills, battle positioning variations, practical lessons in the combat area, tactical combat exercises, monster slaying quests, weapon and armor crafting and maintenance
School of Arcanists and Scholars (SAS):
Role Focus: Spellcasters in general, Scholars, Scientists
Patron Saints of the Twelve: Azeyma, Thaliak
Associated eikon: Ramuh
Associated symbol: a staff and a book
This area of study focuses on the encyclopedic learning necessary for adventuring to be successful, which involves but is not limited to aether manipulation and spellcasting. Those who choose to focus on SAS are looking for a more knowledge-focused path, where their intelligence and cunning may set them apart among their peers. Where do they work out? In the library. The sharpest of minds remains calm and collected as ice no matter the pressure, and this cold, rational, calculating method of learning is the focus of this discipline.
Example of activities: research in tomes and books, magical experiments, learning spells and magic powers, conducting magic rituals, investigating magical mishaps and magic-related mysteries, puzzle solving
Frontier Studies, Wayfinding and Survival (FSWS):
Role Focus: Healers, Explorers, Navigators, Trailblazers, Dungeoneering Experts, Survival Specialists
Patron Saints: Llymlaen, Oschon
Associated eikon: Leviathan
Associated symbol: a map and a compass
This area of study is for those who believe that not all who wander are lost, for those who understand that adventuring is not only about casting spells or slaying beasts but, well, adventuring. Those who study FSWS are focuses on providing everything an expedition requires to be successful, that is, they have the lived-in knowledge necessary to go into danger and return safely carrying wealth and stories to share. These students tend to be collected and fair, often serving as leaders for their parties or moderators when conflict arises, for they do most of their work when planning and preparing for quests before they even begin.
Example of activities: navigation and exploration exercises, trap-finding and disarming, dungeoneering safety and dungeon exploration, befriending and peacefully handling magical beasts, handling natural dangers, healing illnesses, wounds and other afflictions often related to adventuring

Event Calendar
SAS Lesson : Failed to Start - June 26th 2025 - 8:00PM EST,
Join Roselle on the beaches near Aetherbrand Academy, bring clothing fitting conflict - as in no swim suits, trunks, or bikinis. We're an academy for Halone's sake! You will be given a series of solo and group exercises determined by your beloved Headmistress to be impossible to complete! This is a graded assignment, please look forward to it.Adventure - July 1st 2025 - 7:00PM EST,
Previously, Ruik, the red-haired Elezen, was pulled from a deadly trap of snow and wind. Now, Kiet returns from the hunt, carrying crucial news. The hunter tracked the villain's path and brings back what heβs learned.
When we have classes hosted, treasure to find, or beasts to slay, they'll be posted here!
Contact Us
Would you like to know more? Would you like to interact with the community as a whole? Would you like to apply? Join our Discord!Looking to enroll as a student? Submit a ticket through Discord, fill out the information there, and one of our Board Members will contact you for more details.
Board Members
Faculty and Retainers













