Raven's Club
The Raven's Club is a members-only club, and like all good secret clubs, the members aren't talking.Located in Ilyrium, the Raven's Club is officially the headquarters of a Murder of Crows, although anyone is allowed inside. However, because of its association with the Crows, one would not typically spend time in the establishment on just a leisurely whim; this has caused the reputation of the Club to be infamous, at best, and depraved, at worst. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Raven's Club is always busy serving United Britannia and Hibernia's most notorious citizens.
Staff
Staff changes frequently at the Raven's Club; who's to say why?History
The Raven's Club was founded in 950; it is one of the oldest pubs in either the human or witch world. It has had a series of names over the centuries, but the name has always been associated with ravens. For most of its existence, the Raven's Club has been a meeting place for those that would like to keep their meetings secret, so its sordid reputation is well-deserved.Murder of Crows
In 1830, things changed for the Raven Club: a Murder of Crows decided to install themselves permanently in the pub. In fact, Kasper Gray purchased it from its owner at an exorbitant price to ensure their complete control of the building. Because of its centralized location, it was the perfect place for the Crows to conduct their business. Besides the alterations of the Corvi Clava, little changed when the Crows purchased the building.Menu
Although the Raven's Club serves food and drinks, it is meant as a meeting place, and so the food is typically hardy, filling, and not very fussy. It has a much better reputation than Bones, but its culinary reputation is not why it's famous.
Architecture
From the outside, the Raven's Club resembles many of the other pubs in United Britannia and Hibernia, and in fact, the interior looks rather similar to most other pubs as well. However, behind a rickety old bookcase that houses a collection of tattered paperbacks and battered hardcovers for patrons to read is the real heart of the Raven's Club.
Raven's Club map by Pyrrha/DungeonFog
Legality
Prior to the Murder of Crow's buying the Raven's Club, the club was a popular spot to be raided by Vigiles. However, once it was acquired by the Crows, raids stopped. Careful observers will note this is perhaps because those that attend the Raven's Club presently have the ability to ensure that it's not raided.Corvi Clava
The Corvi Clava (simply Latin for the Raven's Club) is the tongue-in-cheek secret name given to the space beyond the bookcase. The pub is magicked to be about three times the size of the building, and in addition, there is a number of spells on it to ensure that no one figures that out. The Corvi Clava (often called the Nest as well) is where the business of a Murder of Crows takes place. Amongst a smattering of meetings rooms and offices, the Crowed Head also has an enormous study there as well. In order to access the Corvi Clava, one must know a complicated password in order to ensure that no one accidentally magicks their way into it.
Founding Date
950
Alternative Names
Crows Nest, Corvi Clava
Type
Pub / Tavern / Restaurant
Parent Location
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization
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I would potentially change the benchmark for its food's reputation, as right now "the patrons have a standard" clashed somewhat with "somehow has a better culinary reputation than Bones. " as Bones is the only 1 star establishment you have listed in the dining out article. Other than that though I've got nothing much else to add. You made a great base of operations for a shady organization. You also have a great selection of supporting articles and you did an awesome job on the map.
Thank you so much! I agree that this is tremendously confusing, so I'll fix that. I really appreciate the feedback!