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| image = [[File:PatriciansClub02_Valusek.png|250px]] | |||
| caption = The Patricians' club illustrated on the [[Valusek map]] in ''[[The Adventure Begins]]'' (1989). Art by [[Valerie Valusek]]. | |||
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| type = Social club, gambling club | |||
| architecture = | |||
| floors = 4 (3 + cellar) | |||
| location = [[Garden Quarter]], [[High Quarter]], [[City of Greyhawk]] | |||
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| destroyed = | |||
| owner = Ralston Tour | |||
| staff = | |||
| occupants = | |||
| services = Gambling, food, drink | |||
| worship = | |||
| quality = Very high | |||
| price = Expensive | |||
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The '''Patricians' Club''' is widely regarded as the finest gambling club in the [[Free City]]. It is a high society social club, viewed as highly prestigious. | |||
On maps with a key or legend, the Patricians' Club is designated either "H6".{{csb|CoG|59|Gem of the Flanaess}}{{csb|TAB|84}}{{csb|WGA3|27}} or "G23"{{cite lgj|2|3|Poster map}} for sources in 2000 or after. | |||
== Description == | |||
The '''Patricians' Club''' is an extraordinarily high-society social club. It is a gambling house of high repute. | |||
Much of the gambling is between the clientele at the club, but there is also wagering against the house. | |||
Guests are often "glamorous courtesans, young knights, the elite of the city's actors and musicians, officers and nobles, and grand dames."{{csb|CoG|59|Gem of the Flanaess}} | |||
The doors of the club are opened in the late afternoon, and does not close until very near dawn.{{csb|CoG|59|Gem of the Flanaess}} | |||
=== Interior === | |||
[[File:PatriciansClub05_Baerald.png|thumb|225px|The Patrician's club illustrated on the [[Baerald map]] in the ''Dungeon Master's Guide'' (2024). Art by [[Francesca Baerald]].]] | |||
{{quoted text|The cellar has been made into a fine restaurant. the city's best and most expensive. A smaller restaurant, as weUas an ample bar room, shares the first and second floors with gambling activities. The third floor is a huge, marbled hall, available for rental (250 gp, plus catering musician costs, etc.). It has been the scene of many of the city's grandest weddings and balls.|{{csb|CoG|59|Gem of the Flanaess}} }} | |||
=== Atmosphere === | |||
Only members (and their guests) are permitted in the Patricians' Club. The annual membership fees are high enough that they exclude most of the city (20gp). And members must have a good reputation and background.{{csb|CoG|59|Gem of the Flanaess}}{{csb|TAB|84}} "Known reprobates, low-class thieves, and the like are barred from entrance or quickly removed."{{csb|CoG|59|Gem of the Flanaess}} | |||
Formal attire is steadfastly required, and no one is admitted to the club who is not "properly dressed and groomed."{{csb|CoG|59|Gem of the Flanaess}} "The customers are the richest nobles and merchants in the city, always dressed and bejeweled in the finest fashion"{{{csb|CoG|96|Gem of the Flanaess}} and "silk or satin evening | |||
wear [is] expected after dinner."{{csb|CoG|59|Gem of the Flanaess}} | |||
There is a behavioural code at the club. Things offending other patrons will see the person removed. Drunkeness is permitted, so long as one does not make a spectable of themselves.{{csb|CoG|59|Gem of the Flanaess}} | |||
The club has a wide reputation for the formal dancing there; so much so, in fact, that it is known in [[Greyspace]]!{{csb|War Captain's Companion|37|Book 1}} | |||
==Services== | |||
<!-- (use for businesses) -->Boasting a first rate restaurant, a bar and gambling hall, and a luxurious ballroom, the club offers a site for extravagant nights to exclusively to its members. | |||
The Patricians' Club does not have accommodations for overnight guests. | |||
== Activities == | |||
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== History == | |||
== Geography == | |||
[[File:PatriciansClub02_SamWood.png|thumb|180px|The Patrician's club illustrated in ''[[The Adventure Begins]]'' (1998). Art by [[Sam Wood]].]] | |||
Situated on one of the bluffs of the Free City at the edge of both the [[High Quarter]] and the [[Garden Quarter]], the Patricians' club overlooks the [[Processional]] and the [[High Market]].{{csb|CoG||Poster map}} | |||
== People== | |||
=== Notable individuals === | |||
* [[Ralston Tour]] (N male human Ftr11) | |||
== Defenses == | |||
==See Also== | |||
==Gallery== | |||
===Maps === | |||
<gallery> | |||
PatriciansClub_CoG.png|''[[The City of Greyhawk]]'' poster map (1989) | |||
PatriciansClub03_Tetreault.png|[[Tetreault map]] (2000) [[RPGA]] | |||
PatriciansClub03_Lazzaretti.png|[[Lazzaretti map]] (2007) ''[[Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk]]'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
=== Notes === | |||
<references group="note" /> | |||
=== Citations === | === Citations === | ||
<references /> | |||
=== Bibliography === | === Bibliography === | ||
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | *[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | ||
{{index|title=Patrician%' AND Topic LIKE '%Club}} | |||
[[Category:Locations in the City of Greyhawk]] | |||
[[Category:Taverns]] | |||
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| General information | |
| Type: | Social club, gambling club |
| Location: | Garden Quarter, High Quarter, City of Greyhawk |
| Floors: | 4 (3 + cellar) |
| Demographics | |
| Owner: | Ralston Tour |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Services: | Gambling, food, drink |
| Quality: | Very high |
| Price: | Expensive |
The Patricians' Club is widely regarded as the finest gambling club in the Free City. It is a high society social club, viewed as highly prestigious.
On maps with a key or legend, the Patricians' Club is designated either "H6".[1][2][3] or "G23"[4] for sources in 2000 or after.
Description
The Patricians' Club is an extraordinarily high-society social club. It is a gambling house of high repute. Much of the gambling is between the clientele at the club, but there is also wagering against the house. Guests are often "glamorous courtesans, young knights, the elite of the city's actors and musicians, officers and nobles, and grand dames."[1]
The doors of the club are opened in the late afternoon, and does not close until very near dawn.[1]
Interior
"The cellar has been made into a fine restaurant. the city's best and most expensive. A smaller restaurant, as weUas an ample bar room, shares the first and second floors with gambling activities. The third floor is a huge, marbled hall, available for rental (250 gp, plus catering musician costs, etc.). It has been the scene of many of the city's grandest weddings and balls."[1]
Atmosphere
Only members (and their guests) are permitted in the Patricians' Club. The annual membership fees are high enough that they exclude most of the city (20gp). And members must have a good reputation and background.[1][2] "Known reprobates, low-class thieves, and the like are barred from entrance or quickly removed."[1]
Formal attire is steadfastly required, and no one is admitted to the club who is not "properly dressed and groomed."[1] "The customers are the richest nobles and merchants in the city, always dressed and bejeweled in the finest fashion"{[5] and "silk or satin evening wear [is] expected after dinner."[1]
There is a behavioural code at the club. Things offending other patrons will see the person removed. Drunkeness is permitted, so long as one does not make a spectable of themselves.[1]
The club has a wide reputation for the formal dancing there; so much so, in fact, that it is known in Greyspace![6]
Services
Boasting a first rate restaurant, a bar and gambling hall, and a luxurious ballroom, the club offers a site for extravagant nights to exclusively to its members.
The Patricians' Club does not have accommodations for overnight guests.
Activities
History
Geography
Situated on one of the bluffs of the Free City at the edge of both the High Quarter and the Garden Quarter, the Patricians' club overlooks the Processional and the High Market.[7]
People
Notable individuals
- Ralston Tour (N male human Ftr11)
Defenses
See Also
Gallery
Maps
-
The City of Greyhawk poster map (1989)
-
Tetreault map (2000) RPGA
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.59, Gem of the Flanaess.
- ↑ a b The Adventure Begins (1998), p.84.
- ↑ WGA3 Flames of the Falcon (1990), p.27.
- ↑ "Poster map". Living Greyhawk Journal #2 (Nov 2000), p.3.
- ↑ The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.96, Gem of the Flanaess.
- ↑ The War Captain's Companion (1992), p.37, Book 1.
- ↑ The City of Greyhawk (1989), Poster map.
Bibliography
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricians Club (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 59, 63, 64, 96 |
| Patricians Club (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 65 |
| Patricians Club (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 5 |
| Patricians Club (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 29 |
| Patricians Club (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 32 |
| Patricians Club (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | Saga of Old City | 76, 80 |
| Patricians Club (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | The Adventure Begins | 84 |
| Patricians Club (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | War Captain's Companion Boxed Set: Book 1 | 37 |
| Patricians Club (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | WGA3 Flames of the Falcon | 27 |