Porthmos Club

Porthmos Club is a private establishment where District one's elite can see and be seen. This proud, wedge-shaped building has been perched on its hill for centuries; originally a temple of Shelyn, it is now an exclusive teahouse, bar, restaurant, and hall for refined entertainments. Nestled among beautiful gardens and luxurious mansions with a breathtaking view of the puddles, the club maintains carefully manicured topiaries that give way to a promenade of beautiful mosaic tiles leading to the club’s entrance. A huge outdoor fountain featuring a marble statue of Shelyn, the Eternal Rose, beckons members inside. The exterior of the one story building features gorgeous carvings of azatas, birds, flowers, and vines, all arranged in a most pleasing manner. Inside, a posh and comfortable foyer and coatroom open into the magnificent main hall, where elegant decor wrought in walnut, mahogany, and velvet surrounds District one's upper crust, who enjoy afternoon tea to the delicate sounds of harp music. A 25-foot-high domed ceiling adorned with paintings of Shelyn and her divine servitors descends gracefully to walls 10 feet tall at the hall’s edges. An elegant bar in the back leads to a games room, where members drink high-end spirits while playing genteel card games and discussing politics. On the other side of the club, a well-stocked reading room lets members sip fashionable drinks while quietly perusing the latest novels and pamphlets in comfortable chairs. Social climbers keenly pursue membership, which is enjoyed by only the highest strata of society. Over the years, many political alliances have been brokered at the Porthmos Club over cards and cocktails, and equally as many feuds have ignited here and led to prospects dashed.

Type

Pub / Tavern / Restaurant

Parent Location

District one

Owning Organization

Merchant & Artisan alliance