High Class Social Clubs
Social clubs for the upper classes are designed to give members a taste of home away from home, and to allow socialization without as many of the rigid rules surrounding formal dining, balls, and other social affairs. While some clubs focus on a particular topic, such as politics, literature, magic, or art, many others are simply designed for “the aristocracy”.
Membership in one of these social clubs is not easily attained. A letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant must be signed by two current members of the club. Additionally, the applicant must meet any standards of membership the club may have; belonging to a family of nobility or maintaining a certain level of wealth are common requisites. Finally, the applicant must pay any member due that the club requires.
Aristocratic clubs are not places of spectacle or public display, but instead are designed to give its members a place of rest and relaxation. Most clubs feature a dining room, bar, library, gaming rooms, and several lounges, as well as bed and bathing chambers for members that can be used for any length of time. In fact, some young nobles or wealthy scions will stay at a social club for a year or two at a time until they are able to find lodgings to their more permanent liking. Luxury amenities such as spas and massage areas are also common.
The inner workings of a club of this caliber are extremely secretive, and members may be asked to take a vow of silence regarding the affairs of other members, since they may be as high-ranking as members of Parliament. Non-members are typically only allowed in the dining room, and they must be accompanied by a member.
Participants
The Domestic Workers Guild provides most of the staff for the functioning of these social clubs. Members of the club that are not nobility are often high-ranking Masters in guilds, such as the Artisans or Tailors.
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