A Final Fantasy 14 Roleplaying Community
<<Xaela>>
This carrd is for information regarding the Xaela server. We host a community of collaborators to help create and promote Au ra roleplay in the Final Fantasy 14 community. Please explore below!
About Us
We do welcome non-Xaela here!
This server is a hub for those who enjoy Au ra and Steppe roleplay. Themes will heavily interact with Xaela, but we encourage characters from all walks of life to enter. We are not limited to engaging in roleplay that takes place solely on the Azim Steppe. Au ra are native to Othard, Illsabard, and the Near East as a whole, so we also have events and characters that happen in these areas.
Maintaining Cultural Sensitivity
We are diligent at Xaela in engaging in awareness, respect and consideration of the real-world cultures the Au ra are based on. Although they are a fictional race, the inspiration for them is held in regard at all times during roleplay.Eurasian steppe cultures have historically been subjected to racism from settled societies who considered them to be savage or uncivilized. Xaela are not the exact same as real life Eurasian steppe cultures, and they also are not animalistic for having scales, horns, and tails. Do avoid perpetuating these harmful stereotypes when referring to the Xaela as a whole.
OOC Guidelines
We do not allow NSFW material in our server. With that said, the server is still 18+ and we will remove anyone who may be lying about their age. Any explicit content with Lalafell or underaged characters will be an immediate permaban from all Xaela activities, including our associates.
Lorebending is acceptable within reason. We are not lore-strict, but we do ask your character make sense in the setting. A character that is from another game universe or completely lore breaking would not be allowed.
Zero racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, sexism, or other prejudice or bigoted behavior will be tolerated. This is a LGBT+ friendly space.
Associates
Affiliated Xaela & Steppe Related Communities
Within the <<Xaela>> we have people representing different parts of the community whether it is creating event, helping helping out with them or owning venues, all related to our themes and these people are considered associates.If you host events, have venues or communities related to our themes and are interested in becoming an associate, please reach out.Associates are generally expected to be active parts of our community we can endorse and promote as part of <<Xaela>>Please find our current associates below:
The Avragch Tribe
A Custom Tribe From the North, Lead by Galtmaah Avragch
Every month the Avragch Tribe host the Khudalda, a cozy monthly market event keeping true to the steppe themes in a welcoming environment, by a tribe who values connection and unity among the steppe.
Hotgo Support Group
Group of Hotgo Survivors Lead By Etugen Hotgo
Representing a group of survivors following the Hotgo massacre Etugen leads as a Beqlare Beq and after their tragedy, members of the tribe have worked on building something new and from their new home in the mountains, they host socials open to the greater community.
Wayfarers' Ger
A Travellers' Stop On The Azim Steppe owned by Yesunova Hotgo
Intended as a place of hospitality to travellers from the steppe and beyond, Yesunova has opened the doors of her ger/yurt. They host casual cultural social events with activities including storytelling, shamanism, games and more.
Bokh
A Traditional Form Of Wrestling Hosted by Chagangal Mol
A test of strength and might for many Xaela, bokh is a sport that allows it's participants demonstrate their mettle against opponents where the objective is to throw them to the ground. Each week, bokh matches are hosted by our associate Chagangal
Abha Tribe
A Custom Tribe Lead by Mut Abha
A tribe that were reclusive and after nearly being wiped out and scattered they have reformed and seeking new ways of life and with rumours of fighting evil spirits.An emphasis on 'fighting' here, because they offer martial arts events.
Kusuri Naeuri
Guard to a Shaman of the Kha Tribe
An associate who is neither a venue, sport or tribe, but a Raen known for his puns and the grumpiness of the Shaman he guards. But also somebody who helps out with associate and server events on behest of aforementioned shaman.
Events
Reunion Market Trading
The first Sunday of every month, we host our Reunion Market. It's a steppe and Xaela themed vendor event with volunteers from our community hosting stalls offers a variety of things you might find on the steppe, or those on the steppe may find useful. Maybe you are looking to buy a horse? Or like the services a shaman is offering? Perhaps somebody is telling a story you like? Or heck, you have a taste for its delights like buuz or booze made from milk, we have much to offer.
Upcoming Events
Please see below for Upcoming Server and Associate Events
| Event | When | Where | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaagan Sar | February 21st, 2026 | Reunion, The Azim Steppe, Mateus | |
| Bokh (Associate) | Every Friday | Mist, Mateus - Ward 23 Subdivision Beach | Event on <<Xaela>> Discord |
| Far Northern Khudalda | Every Second Saturday of the Month | Mateus, Lavender Beds - Ward 3, Plot 28 | Event on <<Xaela>> Discord |
| Reunion Market Trading | Every First Sunday of the Month | Reunion, The Azim Steppe, Mateus | Event on <<Xaela>> Discord |
Tsagaan Sar 2026
Hosted by the Xaela Community in FF14
The lore of the Azim Steppe references the shamanistic belief system of 'tengerism' and Tsagaan Sar itself. Tsagaan Sar ("white moon") is Mongolia's Lunar New Year. It isn't tied to the Chinese calendar so it does not necessarily fall on the same date. It is a time when the world's spirits briefly leave for the upper world (on the eve) and come back refreshed (on Tsagaan Sar). It is a time of positivism, of putting aside differences and with no conflict. There are rituals, blessings, feasts and communal activities (with family).On the eve of Tsagaan Sar (called "Bituun") people tend to stick to their homes because of superstitions, this is to not invite any lingering bad spirits."Are you living peacefully?/Amar baina uu?" is a common Tsagaan Sar greeting.
Date: February 18th 2026
Location: Crystal DC, Mateus, Reunion in the Azim Steppe. Starting at the hill overhanging Reunion.
Event Schedule
4-4:30PM EST - Opening Ritual, hosted by Udgan Uyanga Torgud, we will welcome the spirits back and getting their blessings.
4:30-6:30PM EST - Community activities, such as games, feasting, storytelling and anything that helps bring people closer together in fun & joy.
6:30-7PM EST - Closing ritual, hosted by Böö Taichu Kha - a send off for the last year and welcoming a fresh one.