An example of a business location setting. These are open-settings for people to use for RP locations/backstory/current employment purposes if they desire.
As an aside, people are free to design and submit their own location settings as well. But much like flora/fauna, they should be designed with an intent to allow them to be free to use for multiple people versus a personal setting that could only really host one or two individuals.
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In the city of Ivoryhelm, one of the more popular places of entertainment and relaxation is none other than the not-so-humble SkyBlossom Tavern. A well lit two-story building located in the heart of the city, it is hard to miss it and even if you did most any local in the area would be able to direct a stranger to it. The tavern rides the line between high-scale society and the common working folk of the city, and a popular spot for celebrities and celebrity watchers. Much like the city of Ivoryhelm itself, the building often is a melting pot of culture where anyone is welcome as long as they behave themselves...and the tavern keeps a staff of strong-armed bouncers and bodyguards to ensure that it stays that way. Not that there isn't the occasional fight, in some cases that almost is the evening's entertainment...but ever since the fire caused by a bar-room brawl nearly burned down the tavern decades ago, the owners has been very adamant that such a thing would not repeat and any fight that lasts too long or gets too rowdy is swiftly and harshly dealt with.
Features of SkyBlossom Tavern.
Central Stage: While not as opulent and upscale as the High Theatre of Ivoryhelm, the waiting list to do performances in Skyblossom is quite a long one as entertainers from around the globe hope to do their various acts. From dancers, to actors, to any type of performer one can imagine...there is a superstition that in order to become a famous success one has to perform on Skyblossom at least once. Which is partially true as many of the biggest names can trace their humble beginnings on that stage. And it is custom that after doing a successful performance, one finds a small spot of wood to carve their name into the stage itself. As such, the floorboards of the stage are an intricate pattern of names of aspiring thespians and performers. Where as up above are plaques bearing the names of performers who have gone onto being successes and big names in their respective talents. Once a performer has reached success, it is often a tradition that they return to SkyBlossom for a second performance whereupon they are allowed to take the floorboard plank that contains their name in exchange for putting a plaque of their accomplishments above the stage.
Blossom Beads: More a fun quirk of the tavern, and one of the reasons for its namesake is that whenever someone orders whatever is on special (be it the special meal of the night or special drink), they are given a small wooden bead with delicate blossoms engraved upon them. By the barkeeps station is a modified roulette table which folks can then use their blossom bead as a way to win prizes. Some patrons spend them the moment they get them, others will save them up and use them en-masse (though there is a rule of 50 beads per person/per night so as to help keep things fair on special events), and there are some who actually collect the beads themselves and will turn them into charm bracelets. To some of the locals, having a Blossom Bead necklace is a mark of pride and a way to show off their patronage. During holidays or special events, the tavern will release limited edition beads to commemorate the occasion, many of which cause folks to visit just for the commemorative bead. As for the prizes, the most common is simply a free drink or a voucher to the VIP floor, though sometimes there will be a special unique prize depending on the event or mood of the owner. Blossom Beads are usually made of polished wood or stone with a small flower that appears hand carved onto the bead itself. During special events, the beads are often dyed or made of colourful stones and there are even a few that are made of rare natural gemstones. Though the beads made of gemstone are fairly uncommon and usually only given away as a prize...though on rare occasion a patron has gotten a gemstone bead for ordering a special that evening. The type of blossom emblazened on the bead actually changes each year. There are several collectors in Ivoryhelm and it is often a favorite past-time of patrons to have a small hole drilled into the beads so as to make jewelry of them.
Board and Private Rooms: Going up the stairs to the second floor, along the walls of the second floor are several doors leading to private rooms. At the entrance or on the second floor, one can request a room, be it a meeting room where one wishes to discuss private affairs away from eavesdropping ears, or enjoy a performance on the stage without mingling with anyone in the common room or VIP lounge. The rooms have an hourly rate and a deposit in case of damage to the property. The board rooms overlook the central stage and with a large heavily curtained window so that one can choose to watch the performance from above the crowd, or close the curtains off to muffle out all but the loudest of performances.
VIP Floor: What takes up the majority of the second floor however is the VIP section. Unlike the main floor which is open to anyone and everyone, this section of the inn either requires a reservation, a sizable payment at the front, or for one to have enough note to be allowed access. This area offers the best view of the center stage and it's own personal barkeep and servers and is the place one goes to when they wish for more quality or privacy or both. There is a set of doors that leads directly to an outside balcony which offers a rather pleasant view of a nearby park. Unlike the main floor where squabbles occasionally occur, fighting is strictly prohibited in the second floor (both in the VIP section and the private rooms).
Kitchen/Staff Areas: These areas are prohibited to enter unless you are a member of the SkyBlossom staff. Anyone caught trying to sneak around there are immediately thrown out. Unlike a restaurant, the menus in SkyBlossom change each evening and the kitchen will usually offer four types of meals: one is often a generic tavern staple and is the most affordable, one is an extravagant multi-course meal, and one is more middle of the line. Finally the fourth is the special, which can vary wildly in price and variety. As for drinks, the SkyBlossom offers a wide assortment of beverages from all corners of the map.
Performer Areas: Unlike the kitchen/Staff areas, if one is scheduled to perform at the Skyblossom, they are given access to one of the side rooms on the main floor which contains small dressing rooms and prop storage. There is a long corridor which allows performers to discreetly move behind the stage as well.
History: There are a lot of rumours about the origin of SkyBlossom Tavern. Some say it was the retirement scheme of an old pirate captain. Some say it's part of Ivoryhelm's political agenda. Some say it's a cover to a secret assassin organization. Some say it's secretly owned by a Starshooter noble for some yet undiscovered nefarious reason. The actual owner of the deed to SkyBlossom is a mystery, and the ones overseeing the building seem to change out quickly.
Art, concept © missmab
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