SALOONS
INFORMATION
When a work day is done, or a lone wanderer needs to find information on the local rumors, where else is there to go but the local watering hole? Saloons are nothing if not a staple of the old west; a place to relax, unwind, get a meal, meet new people, or learn the local lore. By owning a saloon, players may own and operate their own major roleplay hubs, serve food, drinks or overall take on the role of a local pillar for any community around the map. Saloons are a great business for people who prioritize roleplay over action.
REQUIREMENTS
TEAM SIZE: Min. 1 players​
CAREER(S): N/A
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Please note: Saloons are considered an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY property; any character meeting the above requirements may be considered.
PERKS
PAYGRADES
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$20.00 hourly paycheck for Owner (3)
AMENITIES
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Society-access (hiring, storage, etc.)
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TWO Society Shop tokens
GUIDELINES
By owning a Saloon property, you are agreeing to monitor and correct any employees who do not comply with the following guidelines:
- Saloons may hire no more than six total employees.
- Saloons are considered private businesses, and may be locked up or closed at any time or for any reason.
- Saloons reserve the right to deny service to any person for any reason.
- Saloons are expected to comply with law officers publicly and may not ban them from the premises (exceptions listed on individual location).
- ​Saloons are expected to pay their workers from their society ledge.
- Corruption roleplay will be allowed within saloons.
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For best experience, link new employees to this guide.
BLACKWATER PUB | CLOSED
Established in 1794, the Blackwater Pub was founded by the Irish immigrant Aidan O'Neill, as a supporting business for his small family. Passed from hand to hand, from his daughter to his daughter's daughter, the place eventually fell into rough times in the late 1800s, and was repossessed by the bank - eventually reopening in the spring of 1885 under new management.
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The Blackwater Pub has a long and storied history, as a place that blends higher class looks with a mixed-bag of clientele. From dockworkers to the growing town's more upper-class residents, the pub is a local favorite for food, drink, conversation, and company.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
Players who own and operate Blackwater Pub are required to abide by a few firm rules in line with its general lore and history. As with most businesses in Blackwater, the Pub is welcoming to people of all racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds, as both employed workers and patrons. The place is historically women-owned, and special consideration will be given to female applicants.
DOYLE'S TAVERN | CLOSED
Nestled in the heart of the Eastrow sector of Saint Denis, Doyle's Tavern is a rundown, but well-loved hotspot for the rowdy low-income laborers of the city. Founded by Irish immigrants sometime in early 1861, this hole-in-the-wall drinking spot has been a beloved drinking spot ever since. Though it has traded hands multiple times in its lifespan, the feeling always remains the same; grungy, grim, with cheap but strong liquor and good company.
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Music, loud voices, and raucous barfights are the hallmark of this establishment, and to many, part of its gritty charm. To date, the location has not had much in the way of actual crime or tragedy befall it - simple pleasures, smashed bottles, and the like are this place's folly, more than anything.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
Players who own and operate Doyle's Tavern are not required to abide by any firm guidelines or rules - the location may be operated and maintained to the satisfaction of the owning barkeep. ​
HANGMAN'S HAVEN | CLOSED
Nestled in the heart of Thieve's Landing, Hangman's Haven is a small liquor-joint for all manners of criminals, outlaws, and runaways who pass through the seedy heart of Lavinia's southwest. Though cramped and cluttered, the place is well known for its strong (and oftentimes illegal) drinks and its history of gambling and rumor-mongering. Though perhaps not the nicest establishment in the State, it certainly has its charms.
The building itself comprises of a large main room, with a bar, and a few tables - as well as a small storage area just in the back behind the bar.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
Players who own and operate Hangman's Haven are not required to abide by any firm guidelines or rules - the location may be operated and maintained to the satisfaction of the owning barkeep.
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This property may deny lawmen the right to enter. ​
KEANE'S SALOON | OPEN
Small, dingy, with broken chairs and dusty windows. For many in Valentine, Keane's Saloon is a little slice of home - a rustic, rundown corner of the town where one can find quality drinks and tell good stories. Sure, it may not have all of the bells and whistles of its rival in Smithfield's, but the place has charm, character, and a lot of history, for better or worse.
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The simple, one-room saloon is comfortable and manageable, with a small upstairs apartment for its owner and a covered front porch.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
Players who own and operate Keane's Saloon are not required to abide by any firm guidelines or rules - the location may be operated and maintained to the satisfaction of the owning barkeep. ​
LA BASTILLE | CLOSED
A staple of Saint Denis' cultural sector since early in the 1800s, La Bastille has long served the upper crust of the state capital as a primary spot for drinking, music, and business dealings - both above and under the table. Heavy with Parisian influences, the bar is well-stocked with imports from across the seas and often performed by the actors and actresses of the Théâtre Râleur; after all, only the best for their patrons.
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The building itself is comprised of a vast two-story area, with a expansive office, bath, and lodgings for its owner. Built with only the finest of materials, many presume the building could withstand most anything; be it natural disaster, fire, or robbery.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
Players who own and operate La Bastille are required to abide by a few firm rules in line with its general lore and history. In the spirit of La Bastille's rich atmosphere, proper dress-code - suits for men and dresses or skirts for women - must be enforced. It is encouraged to consider class-based prejudices, however, racial prejudices are not required.
RHODES PARLOUR HOUSE | OPEN
The belle of Rhodes has long been its Parlour House. The building, beautiful and well-maintained, is the very picture of southern gentry and propriety - and old shadows. Visitors can find the rules right at the front door - no smoking, no fighting, firm dress code... strictness blends with good conversation and hearty meals here. Due to its rules, the Parlour House marks itself as a popular spot for ladies of society and Women's Clubs to gather, far from the smoke and smog of Saint Denis.
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Boasting a beautiful two-story dining area, a room or two for stays, and a spacious balcony for outdoor dining, there are few things that one could want for when running this fine property.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
Players who own and operate Rhodes Parlour House are required to abide by a few firm rules in line with its general lore and history. In the spirit of Rhodes more old-world nature, the Parlour House must be portrayed as a more strict location, catering to a more 'traditional' crowd, refusing the rights to curse and encouraging women not to drink. Racial and religious prejudices when running this property are not required.
SMITHFIELD'S SALOON | CLOSED
Founded only in 1882, the Smithfield's Saloon was built by one Charles Smithfield, in an attempt to bring more life to the droll town of Valentine. Swiftly surpassing its competitor, Keane's, Smithfields became a quick hotspot for locals in the area, well-known for its drinks, food, rooms, and more red-light services. Only a year after the place's founding, it original owner passed due to ailment, leaving the place open to new management by the turn of 1885. Since then, the saloon has traded hands a few times - leading some to believe that their favored bar may be cursed.
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Spacious, with a large area for carousing and a number of smaller rooms for rent, the bar itself is a well-built and structurally sound place, ready for any crowd.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
Players who own and operate Smithfield's Saloon are not required to abide by any firm guidelines or rules - the location may be operated and maintained to the satisfaction of the owning barkeep. ​
THE SOILED DOVE | CLOSED
The Soiled Dove was built in 1882 in a little area on the outskirts of Saint Denis called Lakay. The establishment was funded by a “private” financial contributor and custom built specifically for Dove Davenport. Dove was born and raised in the swamps of the Bayou Nwa. She always dreamed of bringing life and resurrection to the marshland after the passing of her family. The Soiled Dove offers an ominous aura for those seeking refuge from the suppression of meeting societal standards in public establishments.
The doors of the saloon are open to folks from all walks of life and diversity. The Soiled Dove offers all of its patrons serenity and obscurity because keep in the mind, the swamps hold many secrets but divulges none.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
Players who own and operate The Soiled Dove are not required to abide by any firm guidelines or rules - the location may be operated and maintained to the satisfaction of the owning barkeep.
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This property may deny lawmen the right to enter. ​
