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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pdzoch" data-source="post: 6845139" data-attributes="member: 80982">Burgundy’sName: Burgundy’s (No tavern sign, Entry door is painted a dark red)Description Exterior: This brick building has not door leading to the main streets.  All the windows to the building are permanently shuttered.  The unnerving path through the narrow and dark alleyway between buildings leads to its single door painted dark red and lacking a doorknob.  At night, the door is nearly impossible to find as not a single lamp illuminates the alley. No sounds, light or smells emit from the building.  Note: A detect magic spell will reveal an illusion spell on the building.  The effect of the illusion spell keeps the building looking quiet and unoccupied from the outside. There is a hidden coin sized-slot in the door.  Entry into this exclusive club is permitted only by the presentation of club coins, which must be deposited in the coin slot. Only 60 such club coins are in circulation at any time. The club coins are bronze with a shield bearing a Large “B” and flanked by lions as shield bearers.  On the obverse, a simple shield flanked by similar “B”s.  The shield is painted, and the color changes periodically to purge and readmit membership, thus keeping the club exclusive.  A heavy clunk can be heard when the coin is deposited in the slot.  A screener on the opposite side of the door confirms the authenticity of the club coin and that it is a current version.  If either check fails, nothing happens.  If both checks pass, the door opens from the inside and the member is allowed entry with his guests.  The entryway is pitch black and managed by two screeners, both of which have darkvision (natural or magical).  They will close the door once all have entered, casting everyone into total darkness.  The screeners will return the club coin to the member if it is to remain current.  If the coins are scheduled to change, the coin will not be returned and it will be the final entry for that member until he or she receives a new coin (invitation). Weapons are not allowed in Burgundy’s.  The screeners will note any obvious weapons, but they are skilled with slight of hand checks to detect hidden or concealed weapons.  If any are found, the guest or member will be pushed outside the club immediately.  Once all checks are passed (the whole process is very fast, unobtrusive, polite, courteous and respectful – but deceptively thorough) and the second screener will pull back the velvet curtain to admit the members and guest to the main clubroom. Description Interior: The interior clubhouse is a statement of comfort and opulence.  Deep rich reds, purples and golds imbue the carpets, tapestries, and upholstery of the plush padded chairs situated around the room.  Glass covered lanterns illuminate every corner of the room with a steady yellow light.  The tables are intricately carved, some with marble tops, some with barley twists, and all stained a dark oak or cherry red. The windows are covered by elaborate tapestries or oversized paintings.  The floor space is very open, providing patrons plenty of space to mingle and socialize. To the far right, a double door paneled in wood, leads to presumably to the serving station where the servers come and go throughout the night.  In the far left corner in a single door also paneled in wood. The servers are easy to spot as the young and attractive females are wearing burgundy corset over their white blouse while the strapping gentlemen servers sport burgundy waistcoats. A bard plays the harp in the corner near the fireplace, though a lute, lyre and flute rest nearby.  The din of conversation, laughter and music fill the room.  The patrons, clearly a who’s who of the community, dressed in finest clothes and jewelry, are too busy with their own guest to notice newcomers until they approach. One of the servers approaches and greets you, “Welcome to Burgundy’s.  May I interest you in a drink?” Proprietor: No one is really sure who the proprietor of Burgundy’s is.  The location has moved on occasion, usually in conjunction with a membership purge, and the club has existed as long as anyone can remember – some recount long lineage of family memberships. Othgar Broward runs Burgundy’s and functions as a finder for the patrons’ more unique requests.  However, it does not appear that he controls membership of the club.  Othgar is a gentleman’s gentleman and is equally considerate of the patron’s station, the courtesy of the other patrons, and most importantly, the reputation of Burgundy’s. Othgar can arrange a meeting for any member of the club with anyone in the region, as well as direct patrons to any service requested (though not all may be locally available).Other Details: This is a high scale and very expensive tavern, which lends to it exclusivity.  Nothing but the finest and most expensive wines and spirits are served here.  Only the rarest beer is available, but none of the patrons order it, considering it the drink of a common people.  Food is available, but only as an accompaniment to the wine – cheese, crackers, and fruits.  There is no beverage list and the prices are not provided.  Guest are assumed to know what they want and be willing to pay for it.  A tab is kept for every guest and is expected to be paid at the end of the night before being permitted to leave.  Debtors who cannot pay will have their club coin confiscated and will be forcibly removed from the club by one of the two burly enforcers (also sporting burgundy waistcoats). The club has eight private rooms, all luxuriously furnished and maintained by the staff. Rooms must be paid for in advance before a key is provided.  The rooms are behind the single wooden panel door along a long hallway.  The club also offers two private baths with hot water provided by a pair of servers.  The servers are courteous and flirtatious, but will engage in a relationship with any patron. This is the club where a social encounter with well connected, wealthy, or high ranking personages can be made.  Artists, merchants, royalty, and officers are sure to be found here, provided they remain in good standing. While non-members do not know where Burgundy’s is, they do know that they club exists.  Membership is a mark of distinction.Exiting from Burgundy’s does not return patrons to the same alley they entered.  As they exit, each appears to have stepped out of the doorway of another residence throughout town.Notable Patron: Burgundy’s is filled with notable patrons.  However, Kato Rainless stands out unique amongst the patrons.  Unlike the other patrons, Kato is not a member of any notable classes: he is neither a merchant, a noble, a guild member, or professional of any trade. If Kato has a profession, it is that of a socialite.  Kato is extremely charismatic and has a story or anecdote for any occasion.  He displays a genuine interest with whomever he is talking, and is a friend to everyone at Burgandy’s.  In fact, of all the patrons of Burgandy’s, Kato has gained admittance more than anyone else YET he has never been a coin holder.  He has only been a guest.  Never earning a coin of his own to Burgandy’s has frustrated Kato, so he has extremely adept at knowing who is on the rise socially and is quick to establish friendship with rising powers. Kato knows that he can only ride other’s coattails and spend their money for so long before he wears out his welcome.  Kato wants to keep living his life of luxury, and he is desperate to find a way to earn an entry coin of his own.Story Hook: Your contact/hire has secured the rare Burgundy's coin for your party so you can 1) secretly deliver a message to a noble warning him of a threat to him, 2) find the secret contact and discrete retrieve the message without exposing the agent, 3) determine who has been influencing the lord to the detriment of your contact/guild. Bards can also secure a patron to support them here.</blockquote>

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