[Concourse] Diamond's Den of Dice

[Aesha]

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Diamond's Den of Dice

Diamond's Den of Dice stood closed throughout the duration of the brightening, opening its doors as the suns began to dim against the horizon and the darkness came out to reign. Nestled along a side alley of the Royal Concourse, Diamond's Den was no less elegant in its structure than most along the avenue: With walls of white marble shot through with lines of gray-blue, it stood two stories in height with all floors in use for the games that were played in the cover of the darkening. While Diamond's was known first by reputation, the establishment was well taken care, the exterior well-manicured with a bronze sign fixed to the wall proclaiming the business for what it was, a gambling and drinking establishment of the wealthy:

Diamond's Den of Dice Entry Fee: Thirty Crowns

A thick-shouldered man of other non-descript features and garb sat outside the building collecting the fees, a shortsword belted at his waist, nicked and scratched in such a way that it gave evidence to its use; those who tried to gain entry by force were often turned back blooded.

The ground floor was easily the busiest in the entire building for it was thick with round tables crowded with narrow, cushioned chairs. Sconces of dark gray glass lined the wall to dim the flare of the candles spluttering within them and to lessen the shadows that danced upon cards held by the betters. The smoke of pipes often hung thick in the air with few windows to allow for its escape. The floor was wooden but dark red carpets accented with gold dappled the room here and there, faded but still giving off an aura of rich elegance. A bar lined the back of the room, a structure of dark wood manned by a man of darker skin. Domé Ta-hir strode the length of the bar with a thick and muscled presence that, combined with his silence, made for an intimidating view. Still, he served his customers with a quickness and an efficiency that allowed for his curt, dismissive manner.

A variety of betting games were executed on this lower floor, some playing cards, others toying with dice and still others playing at games of chance with whatever items they pulled from their pockets; nobles were left to their own devices so long as they paid their entry fee. A second sign had been fastened into the wall, the letters large and thick, hard to miss: Minimum Wagers: Fifty Crowns or Equivalent Value. It was a rule often bent and broken, but it served to remind the patronage that they were a source of money and money often flowed freely here.

The second level was less frequented, if only because of the thick, velvet rope that stretched across the stairs to the left of the doorway. Diamond's personal favorites, usually the richest of his customers and the most free with their money, were given entrance to the plush den that occupied the upper story. Thickly cushioned chairs and settees of a deep crimson shade were arranged in such a fashion that the patrons could recline around low-standing tables of rich mahogany while dining from crystal glasses imported from New Coldmoon. Here the real games of chance were played, the real money won or lost. But it was an exclusive gathering and none issued an invite by Diamond Howards himself were allowed entrance here.

Prices

Beverages

Served in the Common Room

Carmelya's Ecstacy Champagne ... 6 crowns per glass / 80 crowns per bottle
Charismean White ... 4 crowns per glass / 40 crowns per bottle
Charismean Red ... 4 crowns per glass / 40 crowns per bottle
Daltina Zinfandel ... 3 crowns per glass / 35 crowns per bottle
Enamoria Chardonney ... 5 crowns per glass / 55 crowns per bottle
Enamoria Viognier ... 6 crowns per glass / 70 crowns per bottle
Eventide Pinot Gris ... 6 crowns per glass / 75 crowns per bottle
Gentleman's Pleasure Ale ... 2 crowns per glass / 20 crowns per pitcher
Placidian Single Malt ... 3 crowns per glass / 30 crowns per pitcher

Only Served in Diamond's Exclusive Den

Charismian Red Vintage ... 12 crowns per glass / 115 crowns per bottle
Donvana Spice ... 10 crowns per glass / 100 crowns per bottle
La Quista Pearl White ... 13 crowns per glass / 120 crowns per bottle
Larkson Semillon ... 10 crowns per glass / 105 crowns per bottle
Placidian Gold Whiskey ... 11 crowns per glass / 110 crowns per bottle
Pleur d'Déesse Champagne ... 15 crowns per glass / 140 crowns per bottle
Reine Rose Sparkling Red ... 14 crowns per glass / 130 crowns per glass
Vistigious Master Brew Ale ... 10 crowns per glass / 100 crowns per pitcher

Pipeweed
Cether Root ... 5 crowns per ounce
Broadfoot Green ... 6 crowns per ounce
Sweet Solace [Special Brew] ... 10 crowns per ounce
Sherian Black Leaf ... 3 crowns per ounce

Cigars (price is per cigar)
Sherian Sweet Spice ... 6 crowns
Taralonian Honeywood ... 3 crowns
Norwick's Nutmeg ... 5 crowns
Lady's Finger ... 9 crown

NPCs

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