Owner Information:

IGN: 

Owner: 

Ilovemyplanex6 | Discord: mrwetherb_

Co-Owners:

Ilovemyplanex2 | Discord: ilovemyplane

emiTYgreenS | Discord: Old _ _ red (2 underscores)

AshBee_2 | Discord: _ashbee_2

Previous Applications & Experience: 

I have made two applications on the forums so far. One is to become a writer for the server, as I have lots of experience with creative writing and think I'd be a good asset to the overall story of Echoes (This app was just recently accepted). There is also an application for the same business in the East Falls Business subforum. I created the business Discord server and spoke to Alligator_113 about it, and I told them I’d prefer it to be a criminal business, as it better fits all three of our characters’ dynamics. It’s currently pending.

Activity Level: I have not been on regularly, only because the server is so small, and most RPs require organization and agreements between players to engage properly. I do, however, really enjoy making roleplays on this server. I want to start this business to move away from this “drag” of roleplay and allow for more natural interactions between players looking for roleplay (as well as unique criminal events). I would be sure to be online very consistently in order to run this business and keep the interaction open.

Front Business Details:

Business Name: 

Le Voile de la Nuit (French for “The Veil of the Night”)

Public Identity & Services: 

This cocktail lounge will act as a club-like experience where the public can buy alcohol such as wine, whiskey, gin, and more. It will also be a free place to smoke, potentially handing out cigars.

Criminal Operations & Purpose: The primary goal of this business is to cater to the powerful criminals of East Falls and act as a meeting place for them to converse about illegal business. They will experience finer service and treatment compared to the general public. There will be private (one or two) rentable rooms that allow criminals to speak and make deals safely. The business idea of the cocktail lounge is that it will buy and sell illegal goods to other criminal businesses or people in town, as a money launderer.

Distinction from Other Fronts: Not only will it act as a meeting place for criminals to make private arrangements and agreements, but it also provides a unique, old-fashioned experience in which the bar centers around a 50s-era style bar and club where all players have the opportunity to interact and make interesting roleplay storylines centering around crime. 

Current Reputation & Presence: 

I figured this place would be suitable, although I’m not entirely sure if it’s an available building.

Front Operations & Vision:

Primary Criminal Activities: 

Le Voile de la Nuit will specialize in all illegal activities, including smuggling, laundering, and most importantly (though this might fall under a similar category), deals among fellow criminals and gangs. These deals will include requests for protection or assistance in a CriminalRP event.

Conflict & Diplomacy Approach: 

I believe our business would be both aggressive and intelligent. If and when the business experiences competition, we’ll be sure to survey the situation first. This means that if the opposing business is weak enough, Le Voile de la Nuit will try to extinguish their work as soon as possible. However, if they are a more powerful figure, we might request help from allies or use legitimate warfare tactics (most likely psychological) to slowly weaken them over time. 

Regarding law enforcement, our business will focus heavily on avoiding all suspicious activity in front of the public eye; however, should there be an opportunity, we might try to corrupt some of the law for greater protection.

Planned Roleplay Events & Engagements:

Our primary event idea would be a masquerade party at night. It would serve as a way not only for differing criminal groups to mingle and further the opportunity to make deals but also to boost the lounge’s popularity and publicity. I believe this is also a very unique way to get players to interact, as it brings a new yet old-fashioned taste to the town of East Falls. (If possible, we might need a custom masquerade item for this event.)

Summary Statement:

Le Voile de la Nuit’s out-of-character purpose is almost entirely to act as a ‘melting pot’ where any player can come in and have any sort of social interaction, whether it be crime-related, like a business meeting, or simply friendly strangers having a drink. In-character, the cocktail lounge does a similar job in that any criminal characters may rent out meeting rooms to allow for private conversations relating to business, crime events, or planning. It might also act as a strong arm to hold on to, contracting agreements that provide protection or assist allies. The full capabilities of this establishment lie beyond this application, of course, as we’ll need to truly get a feel for what crime is like in Echoes: 1984.

The roleplay contribution of this business has many possibilities beyond player interactions. It could also allow for “gang wars” of sorts, acting as both a powerful enemy or strong asset to whomever pays the most. It could be helpful for hosting or contributing to many different events that come up. 

Finally, I’d like to say that I’m sure this front could truly become a larger part of the lore of Echoes: 1984 in the future, and I already have quite a few ideas for how.