The Free Inquiry
Curious. Capable. Slightly Unbothered. Un-seriously Serious.
There are always unanswered questions.Things that don’t make sense.
Problems that people say are resolved — but don’t feel resolved.The Free Inquiry exists for those moments.We’re a collective of investigators and explorers who believe that if something is worth knowing, it’s worth looking into properly — even if the answer is inconvenient.We don’t assume we’ll fix everything.We don’t assume we should.But we do believe that walking away doesn’t make it disappear.So we look closer.We ask harder questions.And when action becomes necessary, we handle it.The world of FFXIV doesn’t reset at the end of each tale.Neither do we.People remember.
Relationships shift.
Stories continue.And when something flickers on the horizon—We’re already moving.Care to see what happens next?
Who We Are
The Free Inquiry is an ensemble.A table with enough chairs for whoever is willing to pull one up.We’re investigators, explorers, skeptics, and the occasional stubborn optimist.Some of us lead with books.
Some with blades.
Some with questions no one else thought to ask.What we share isn’t a profession.It’s a posture.We look closer.
We stay present.And when something feels unfinished, we don’t pretend it isn’t.
We’re committed to telling stories that continue.Not episodes that neatly wrap and disappear, but threads that carry forward into whatever comes next.What happens in one moment has a way of resurfacing later — sometimes in obvious ways, sometimes quietly.Characters shift over time. Relationships evolve. Old arguments resurface when new information comes to light.Growth isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it takes longer than anyone expected.We’re not chasing escalation for its own sake.We’re building something that develops gradually — shaped by the people we meet and the choices they make along the way.
What We Do
At its core, the Inquiry investigates what others leave alone.Strange readings.
Unfinished business.
Places everyone else decided were “probably fine.”Sometimes that means combing through old ruins.
Sometimes it means sitting at a table for an hour arguing about what something actually means.Both matter.
Field Inquiries
These are our investigative arcs.We follow a thread until it either makes sense — or refuses to.Field Inquiries can be tense, strange, occasionally dangerous, and sometimes unexpectedly funny. They’re collaborative from start to finish. No one person carries the whole thing.We don’t rush to escalate. We don’t rush to resolve.We look.
We test.
We debate.
And if something needs doing, we do it.When it’s over, the world doesn’t forget. And neither do the characters.
Social & Downtime RP
Between investigations, we live.At the Ewer.
In quiet debriefs.
In conversations that start serious and end somewhere else entirely.This is where personalities breathe.It’s where someone makes a sharp comment and someone else pretends not to be amused.
It’s where awkwardness turns into trust.
It’s where disagreements don’t break the group — they sharpen it.If you enjoy character dynamics as much as plot, you’ll feel at home here.
Player-Driven Hooks
You don’t have to wait for a storyline to be handed to you.If your character notices something strange, bring it.If you want to run an investigation, we’ll help you shape it.If you prefer to observe, ask questions, or challenge assumptions, that’s just as valuable.This is a shared narrative. Not a scripted one.
You do not need to engage in every type of RP. You are free to gravitate toward what engages you.
And if you're not sure what that is?
We'll help you figure it out
Where We Live
The Free Inquiry exists across multiple spaces.You don’t have to use all of them.
You don’t have to commit to one immediately.You can step in where it makes sense.
Discord
This is our primary hub.It’s where we:
-Coordinate RP.
-Share hooks.
-Plan investigations.
-Debate ideas.
-Check in between sessions.Some conversations are structured.
Some are not.Both are part of the rhythm.
In-Game
A Cross-World Linkshell supports connection across worlds.An optional Free Company is available for Brynhildr players who want shared housing and convenience.Membership in the FC does not grant narrative authority.You don’t need a tag over your head to be part of the story.
The Tipsy Ewer
This is where we gather.The Ewer is our social anchor and public venue — the place we return to between everything else.It’s not formal.
It’s not strategic.
It’s not mandatory.It’s where conversations stretch longer than intended.
Where arguments turn into jokes.
Where someone insists they’re “not invested” while clearly being very invested.Some nights are loud.
Some are quiet.
Most are somewhere in between.You don’t have to accomplish anything here.You can just show up.
These are frameworks, not obligations.
You engage with what interests you, when it interests you.And if you have ideas of your own, we'll help make them happen
Joining The Inquiry
There’s no single way to become part of the Inquiry.You don’t need to declare anything immediately.
You don’t need to perform commitment.
You don’t need to decide who your character is on day one.You can start by observing.
By attending a night at the Ewer.
By joining a Field Operation.
By asking questions in Discord.You can take your time.
Inquirers & Associates
Some choose to formally bind themselves to the Inquiry and its Oath.Others remain trusted collaborators — present, involved, and autonomous.Both are valid.There’s no hierarchy of importance between them.This isn’t about titles.
It’s about participation.
What We Look For
The Inquiry isn’t looking for a specific job, build, or personality.We value players who enjoy:
-Thoughtful, collaborative RP
-Stories shaped by choice and consequence
-Characters who ask questions rather than rush answers
-Engagement that fits real life, not the other way aroundYou don’t need to be perfect.
You don’t need to be available all the time.
You just need to be curious—and honest.
Getting Connected
If this feels like your kind of RP, reach out.Step into the Discord and say hello.
Spend some time around us and see how it feels.There’s no deadline.
We’re already out here.You can join when it makes sense.
The Free Inquiry exists because some stories don’t end when the crisis does.If you enjoy RP about curiosity, consequence, and people trying to do good work without pretending the work is clean
—there’s a place for you here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every story begins with a question — and we are very fond of questions.