The evening sun bathed the golden walls of Ul'dah in a shimmering amber glow as a queue formed on Ward 00 in the Plot 00. Merchants, adventurers, mercenaries and even a few weary craftsmen waited eagerly outside a building whose purple neon sign shone out into the warm desert night:

VEXORA Nightclub

Standing before the heavy doors was a small Lalafell with immaculately combed hair and a black velvet cloak. His eyes sparkled with pride as he welcomed the guests.

„Welcome to the VEXORA Nightclub!” cried Septron in a surprisingly powerful voice. „Leave your worries, debts and broken gear outside. Tonight, all that matters is the moment!”

Beside him, a Miqo’te leaned casually against the entrance pillar. Silver earrings glinted on her cat ears, whilst her tail swung gently from side to side. With a charming smile, she surveyed the arriving guests.

„And behave yourselves,” Medu added dryly. „Our bouncers will throw you out faster than a black mage casts his fire spells.”

Laughter filled the street.

Inside the club, luxury and a spirit of adventure merged into something entirely new. Magitek lamps cast pulsating colours across the dance floor. DJ's played modern arrangements of ancient Eorzan melodies, whilst scented candles from Radz-at-Han filled the air with exotic spices.

An exhausted paladin slumped down at the bar.

„By the Twelve… that’s just what I needed,” he muttered.

The barmaid placed a bright blue cocktail in front of him. „House special. It’s called Astral Eclipse.”

On the upper gallery, Septron and Medu watched the goings-on with satisfaction.

„Do you think they like it?” Septron asked quietly.

Medu grinned and gestured towards the packed dance floor, the laughing guests and the long queues at the bar.

„To me, it looks more like we’ll need to expand soon.”

For a brief moment, there was silence between them. Not because of a lack of music — but because they both knew what they had created.

Not just a nightclub.

But a place where warriors of the light, simple merchants, lost souls and restless adventurers could forget their burdens for a few hours.

And whilst night fell over Thanalan outside, real life was only just beginning at the VEXORA Nightclub.