Elysium

The Elysium location is typically chosen by the local Prince in areas of artistic or intellectual worth that promote calm reflection, such as theatres and museums, though nightclubs and even a Kindred's haven may suffice.
Violence is strictly prohibited within Elysium, and individuals are expected to keep tempers in check. Any grievances between vampires are to be left outside, and the Keeper of Elysium or the Sheriff will forcibly remove those who cannot control themselves if need be. While this provides opportunity for both neonates and elders to relax, social conflict is often at its peak and what happens in Elysium can easily lead to repercussions off ground.
Though Elysiums often serve as gathering places for kindred, the Masquerade must normally be maintained at all times for any mortals that may be around. Similarly, while refreshments are sometimes served, it is bad taste to come to Elysium hungry as it often leads to shorter tempers. Some Princes go so far as to forbid hunting nearby, as a concentrated population of vampires could easily result in a suspicious number of deaths in the area.
In Chicago, Prince Lodin has declared the following locations as Elysium:
Dance & Ballet:

• American Dance Centre School & Ballet Company (22413 Governors Hwy, Richton Park)
• Chicago City Ballet (223 W. Erie St.)

Galleries:

• Arts Club of Chicago (109 E. Ontario St)
• Linda Enfield, Inc. (620 N. Michigan)
• R. S. Johnson International (645 N. Michigan)
• St. Albus Fine Arts (620 N. Michigan)

Libraries:

• Central Library (425 N. Michigan Avenue)
• Cultural Centre (78 E. Washington)

Museums:

• Art Institute of Chicago (Grant Park)
• Block Gallery (Northwestern Univ., Evanston)
• Chicago Academy of Science (2001 N. Clark St)
• Chicago Historical Society (Clark St. at North Ave.)
• Freeport Art Museum (511 S. Liberty St., Freeport)
• Martin D'Arcy Gallery of Art (Cudayy Library, Loyola Univ.)
• Museum of Contemporary Art, Oriental Institute Museum (Univ. of Chicago)
• Smart Gallery (Univ. of Chicago)
• Terra Museum of American Art (2600 Central Park Ave., Evanston)

Opera:

• Chicago Opera Theatre (Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave.)
• Civic Opera House (20 Nth. Wacker Dr.)

Orchestral:

• Orchestra Hall (220 S. Michigan Ave.)
• Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (1977 Sheridan Rd., Evanston)
• Theatre:
• Arie Crown Theatre (McCormick Place, 23rd St. & Lakeshore Dr.)

Miscellaneous:

• Auditorium Theatre (50 East Ida B. Wells Dr.)
• Fine Arts/World Playhouse (410 S Michigan Ave)
• Petrillo Music Shell (Grant Park)
• University of Chicago (South Side)

Type

District

Included Locations

• Art Institute of Chicago
• Lyric Opera of Chicago
• University of Chicago