Welcome, Wayfarers of the Steppe!
We invite you to join us in the heart of the Azim Steppe, where the spirit of our community thrives. Gather 'round for shared meals, tales that dance in the firelight, and the joy of music that binds us together. Our home may be small, but our heart and our table are always open wide.Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just passing through, you'll find warmth, laughter, and a place to belong. Come, rest your feet, fill your belly, and let the stories of the steppe become a part of your own journey.
Plot 60, Ward 14, The Lavender Beds, Zalera
(ICly on the Steppe)
Discover the Resilience & Charm of Werlyt!
Nestled along the breathtaking Werlytian coastline lies Terncliff, a town reborn from the sorrow of Garlean occupation. Now recovering under the Eorzean Alliance, this once-war-torn haven is reclaiming its happiness one day, one smile, and one baklava at a time.We invite you to walk our streets, breathe in the salty sea air, and experience the warmth of a community that refuses to be defined by its tragedy. Stop by our cozy café, where every sip and bite carries the hope of brighter days.Beyond the beauty of our shores, we’re proud to support those who’ve endured hardship. Our charity stands with refugees, defectors, orphans, and survivors of war, offering a hand up and a place to heal.Be a part of Werlyt's future. Whether you’re here to unwind, connect, or contribute, you’ll leave full whether in heart or stomach.
PLOT 10, WARD 25, MIST, ZALERA
(ICLY IN TERNCLIFF)
So please come visit us at our...
Fortnight Gatherings
We have a gathering every Second and Fourth Friday of the Month.
Plot 60, Ward 14, The Lavender Beds, Zalera
(ICly on the Steppe)
8pm UK Time | 3pm Eastern US Time
All are welcome, so come RP with us
Steppe Culture
Who Are We?
Born from storytelling, Wayfarers' Ger has grown into a vibrant series of events and gatherings celebrating the rich traditions of the steppe. Drawing inspiration from Xaela lore and real-world Mongolic and Turkic cultures, we host everything from feasts to festivals—ensuring there’s something for everyone.Who We Are: Hosted by Yesunova Hotgo (and their alts), Etugen Hotgo, and Emelian Speravi, we welcome you with open arms. Our approach is relaxed, warm, and inclusive, because storytelling is best shared.What to Expect:Food & Stories – Gather ‘round the fire for tales and treats.
Shamanism & Rituals – Explore spiritual traditions of the steppe.
Cultural Activities – Like archery, eagle hunting etc.
Festivals – Join in seasonal celebrations like Steppes on the Beach.Join Us! Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a from the steppe, you’re always welcome. Come, share your stories, and help shape our next chapter.
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Casual Events
When we run our casual gathering events we may do one of the of the following.
Storytellng
A casual evening within the ger where people meet up, eat and drink, mingle, socialise and enjoy stories told by the host with the opportunity to share your own. It is a celebration of both food and stories.It is an easy-going environment where people can feel comfortable sharing stories, whether of the steppe or beyond.
Ankhai Hosted Social
The Ankhai are a custom Xaela tribe who has been offered hospitality at Wayfarers' Ger and wish to give something back as well as share aspects of their culture ands tribe with others. These nights might be more varied in the sense one night find they're subject to an Ankhai feast and another, challenging you to Khapsagai (similar to bokh).
Spiritualism & Shamanism
A casual evening that may lean more into the spiritual and philosophical, with a shaman hosting who may also provide services whether it is guidance, healing, rituals, divination etc. we offer it, but for more deeper services they can be requested but would be RP's separately.
Approving Seal Social
The Approving Seal has affiliations with the Wayfarers' Ger through certain characters and is hosted by the same people who host Wayfarers' Ger, so it is included in our rotation of events. Xaela are welcome, but it is a Cafe, charity and orphanage based in Terncliff and is much more Werlytian themed. Given events that affect Werlyt, Terncliff & The Empire may be referenced understand that spoilers may be referenced (especially surrounding "The Sorrow of Werlyt" side story.
Khapsagai
Khapsagai is form of wrestling similar to bokh in that the idea is to topple your opponent to where anything below the waste touching the ground winsBokh puts a greater emphasis on physical strength, but with Khapsagai we want to provide emphasis other ways you can gain advantage when wrestling.Of course, any challenger will try to use their best strengths to their advantage.In the real world, Khapsagai is a sport long practiced by the Sakha people in Siberia, where competitions are still held.ICly, it is practiced by the custom Xaela tribe called the 'Ankhai' among their Western Camps, whose canon is largely inspired by the Sakha. As friends of Wayfarers' Ger, they offer matches out front.To see what Khapsagai looks like IRL, see the below videos:
Premise
The idea is to topple your opponent. Instead of having a mechanic where it's highest roll that wins this system will require an attack roll that's 3 points higher or more than a defence roll (using d10s) to decide if the defender is toppled.An attack is still considered a success if it is higher or equal to a defence roll but it does not successfully topple the defender.This means on a successful attack roll you will need to calculate the difference and if that difference is 3 or greater, then it is a topple.This is meant to be a form of wrestling no violent actions are allowed. The idea is to get your opponent on the ground.Although this is the basic principle, there are additional rules that can be added to make things more interesting, these are listed as 'optional'.See below for the flow of a match.
Terms
TT - Topple Threshold. This is the number of points an attacker needs to roll above their defender in order to topple them.
Fatigue - An optional rule that when certain requirements are met will increase a player's TT
Acrobatic Feat - An optional rule that when invoked gives a player an advantage, but comes with a penalty on failure
Easy to Topple - A condition where the next successful attack roll against the defender with this condition will mean the defender is toppled.
Basic Rules
At the start of a match everyone has 3 TT.
A player can choose to increase their TT if they feel their character has a handicap against their opponent. Nobody can make this choice for them. The higher your TT the harder it is to topple your opponent.
At the start of the match both sides roll d10 where the highest roll determines who attacks first.
For each round the attacker rolls a d10 first and emotes, then the defender rolls a d10 and emotes.
If the attacker's roll is greater or equal to the defence roll then the attack has succeeded.
The difference between the two rolls needs to be calculated to give a TT score.
If the roll is greater or equal to the attacker's TT then the defender is toppled
If the attack roll is less than the defence roll, then it is a failed roll, the defender avoided the attack completely.
Fatigue Rules (Optional)
"Fatigue" can build up through out the match based on certain conditions. Each time any of these conditions are met then that player's TT goes up by 1.
If your TT exceeds 6 points then you become "easy to topple". This means the next successful attack against you will topple you.Fatigue is invoked when
Both opponents roll the same value.
The defending roll is 1 or more above the TT
The attacking roll is 1 or more above the TT
(If using Acrobatic feats) Both rolls fail on an Acrobatic Feat
Acrobatic Rules (Optional)
During a turn a player can invoke an "Acrobatic Feat".
These can be used on any attack or defence roll. These will allow you to roll advantage. So make 2 d10 rolls and pick the highest number.The player invoking an 'Acrobatic Feat' is encouraged to be creative with their emote.If both rolls fail then the opponent gets a bonus point to their next roll and the person who invoked it needs to apply the fatigue rule (if using Fatigue Rules).If you have already rolled, you cannot invoke an Acrobatic Feat, you need to declare it before your roll.
Summary
TT represents how much effort is required to topple an opponent.
Successful attack rolls represent when somebody is able to grab onto some part of you or grapple you in some way, but not necessarily successfully throw you. A failed attack roll means the opponent has gotten out of the way or deflected you.Fatigue is meant to represent how certain actions may mean exerting more effort and contributes to somebody tiring.Acrobatic Feats provide a tactical option, but also may be where a player tries something fancy for some RP flair. Because of the potential advantage, there is a risk/reward element to using it as you may leave yourself vulnerable performing them.Handicaps are allowed but can only be determined by the player, these are an option if you perceive your character as having a disadvantage. EG. your character might not be a good fighter up against somebody who is, or your character is physically weak going up against somebody strong.
So please come visit us at our...
Monthly Gatherings
We have Monthly Gatherings at the Approving Seal on the First Friday Of the Month.
PLOT 10, WARD 25, MIST, ZALERA
(ICLY IN TERNCLIFF)
8pm UK Time | 3pm Eastern US Time
All are welcome, so come RP with us
Werlyt Seaside Cafe & Lounger
Who Are We?
A cozy café, lounge, and charity nestled in Terncliff, The Approving Seal is a partner venue to Wayfarers' Ger. Run by the same hosts, and there's an IC connection between the two.Our Story: Once the beloved home of the Onasis family, it passed to Kaethe, their last surviving child. With the love of her adoptive family, friends, and volunteers, she transformed it into a place of warmth, healing, and community to be a beacon of hope for refugees, orphans, and those rebuilding their lives.Why "The Approving Seal"? Meet Enkrisi, Kaethe’s lazy pet seal! His name means "Approval" and yes, we do love a good pun.What to Expect:A Warm Welcome – Sip, chat, and relax in our inviting space.
Charity & Care – Supporting those who’ve faced hardship.
Community Spirit – Where every visitor becomes part of the family.Join Us! Whether you’re here for a drink, a story, or a chance to give back, The Approving Seal is your home away from home.
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Charity and Orphanage
The Approving Seal is funded ICly as a charity and orphanage.Our charity focuses on:
Helping orphans of the Garlean occupation and war
Aiding defectors & refugees to help them find new lives
Offering support to those affected by war
Contributing to the rebuilding of Werlyt & facilitating a positive relationship with Garlean survivors
Rescuing refugees & orphans
Aiding justice for those affected by the Garlean occupation and war.
If any of the above services would suit an RP that interests you, please get in touch via our Discord.
IC Finances
Income
Cafe: 20%
Donations: 55%
Personal Investment: 10%
From the Eorzean Alliance: 15%Spendings
Healthcare: 10%
Food: 25%
Upkeep: 5%
Staff Expenses: 15%
Refugee expenses: 15%
Rainy day fund: 5%
Education: 15 %
Days out & activity: 10%
IRL Charity
With our theme relating to orphans, war and charity, we have a Just Giving page for people to be able to make donations to our chosen charity, Unicef.
Atelier
We love plants.The Approving Seal has opened a atelier. And with help of our resident orphans we grow a variety of plants.We currently offer
Flowers
Bouquets
Custom Flower Arrangements
Clothing
Art
Herbs
PerfumesAll profits go to supporting the charity.
Orphans at The Approving Seal
Felix
Race: Midlander
Nationality: Werlytian
Gender: Male
Age: ~11
Found: Abandoned Farm, Werlyt
Furia
Race: Raen
Nationality: Werlytian
Gender: Female
Age: ~11
Found: Abandoned Farm, Werlyt
Laurent
Race: Elezen
Nationality: Werlytian
Gender: Male
Age: ~10
Found: Abandoned Farm, Werlyt
Roisin
Race: Highlander
Nationality: Ala Mhigan
Gender: Female
Age: ~10
Found: Garlean Research Facility
Niloufar
Race: Raen
Nationality: Corvosi
Gender: Female
Age: ~9
Found: Garlean Research Facility
X'bhen
Race: Sun Miqo'te
Nationality: Ala Mhigan
Gender: Male
Age: ~7
Found: Garlean Research Facility
Cafe
The Approving Seal is the name of our cafe.
It is in the picturesque town of Terncliff and not far from the sea.It is a cosy spot where anybody is welcome.
Profits go towards the Approving Seal charity, but we offer a variety of Werlyt (by our interpretation) and Thavnairan dishes and a friendly and warm atmosphere.
Lounge
Our lounge is an open space for people to perform and a comfortable social environment and a space for orphans to play and hang out too.People from the cafe are welcome to bring their food and drinks up here.Although OOCly it is in the basement, but ICly treat it as an upstairs (else some of the design would not make sense)
Ankhai Assortments Stall
The Ankhai Tribe were once an isolated tribe who live in the Northern parts of the Tail Mountains and in Dalvalan Grath. Aspects of the Ankhai (and ergo, their goods) are inspired by Sakhalar/Yakuts and Tuvans.
Treats
Delicious treats created by the tribe's own Kydaana who is learning to cook and takes pride in what she makes.
West Ankhai Butter Pancakes & Wild Berry Jam
Thick fried butter pancakes
served with clotted cream and jam made from wild berries.
A delicious dish found among the Ankhai's Western camps.
Ton Küörchekh (Ankhai Ice Cream)
Frozen whipped cream mixed with berries.
Wonderful for hot days. For an Ankhai, it's the frozen cold that helps make it and makes for a delicious sweet treat.
Silk Bolts
One of the Ankhai's silk-makers, Kydaana, offers bolts of silk made by herself to varying colours, patterns and styles.
Ankhai Silk
Silkworms were once gifted to the Ankhai and for generations have been used to make silks in traditional clothes such as the deel.
Thavnairan-style Silk
One visiting Thavnair alongside a tribemate, Kydaana was impressed by the colourfulness of the place and their beautiful silks. She took lessons in exchange for a spare pair of hands on the work floor and now makes Thavnairan-styled silks.
Instruments
The tribe's Khatun, Xayana, spent her time as an instrument maker as a musician. Her instruments aren't what you'd normally find on the steppe. We associate the steppe with the Morin Khuur, a Mongolian instrument. The instruments here derive from Mongolia's North Western neighbour, Tuva.
Igil
A bow instrument comparable to a morin khuur, but with a more textured sound to it and with a teardrop-shaped body instead of a box.
Doshpuluur
A three stringed lute-like instrument, somewhat comparable to a tovshuur, topshuur and dombra, but with its own unique sound. It has a box like a morin khuur, but this is not a bowed instrument.
Steppes on The Beach
Location: Isari Beach, The Ruby Sea, Zalera, Crystal
2025-08-16T19:00:00Z
Wayfarers' Ger has teamed up with Growl and the Hotgo Support Group to bring you Summer Trip For Xaela from the Azim Steppe to Isari Beach!All Are Welcome
Regardless of whether you are Xaela, from the Steppe or not.We are hosting a BBQ with Steppe-inspired food and other summer activities!See below for details & sign up links.
Activities!
Storytelling
Hosted by Wayfarers' Ger
Tales told in a circle.
A time to share interesting stories in the spirit of Wayfarers' Ger, which was born out of a love for storytelling.
They can be tales of experience, tales heard, tales of happiness, tales of sadness, tales of caution, tales of heroism, we love them all.
Sign ups are Limited
Beach Bokh
Hosted by Hotgo Support Group
The traditional wrestling of Xaela brought to the beach by Etugen, leader to a group of Hotgo survivors.
It's a great test with a feat of strength with an audience cheering you on.Our beach bokh is met with good spirits and sportsmanship in a tournament with only one winner.
Sign ups are limited
Vendors
Hosted by Growl
As part of the Khudalda Market Event, Growl are hosting a space for vendors at the beach.We will be offering time dedicated to vendors to showcase their wares.It is also an opportunity for foreign traders to interest Xaela in what they have to sell or for people interested in Xaelan goods to pick up a few things.
Sign Ups are Limited!
Xaelic BBQ
Hosted by Wayfarers' Ger
It would not be a beach gathering without a BBQ!Throughout the event we will be offering a variety of Steppe-inspired BBQ dishes and drinks including our very own event themed cocktail:Steppes on the Beach!There will also be Khorkhog, Shorlog and More!