House of Roses
The name of Andaris‘ biggest brothel – the House of Roses, named after the beautiful women (and occasionally men) that worked there – was known to men from all social circles as well as quite a few women, even though they didn’t dare to admit such a thing as long as the sun was still visible in the sky, out of fear that their precious reputation would be tarnished. It was located a few blocks from the Bath House which was very convenient since both establishments catered to similar needs and gave their clients the opportunity to relax and just let go.
The House of Roses was a two story building made of grey stone and rather inconspicuous from the outside. Curtains covered the windows so that it was impossible to just take a peek when you were standing in front of the building, and the sign above the thick wooden door just showed the picture of a red rose. If you stepped through the door that was framed by long, crimson silk drapes though, you would find yourself in a whole different world.
During the trial few people visited the House of Roses, but as soon as the sun disappeared behind the horizon it was full of life. The smell of perfume and alcohol and more intimate things was heavy in the air, there were laughter and conversations and even music, sometimes.
On the ground floor a bar could be found. The drinks that were served there were quite good, even though most people didn’t come there for the drinks or at least not just for the drinks. Next to the bar was a stage where a few of the Roses would usually dance seductively, often to the sound of music and surrounded by men and women that wanted to get rid of their money.
Tables that were surrounded by very comfortable looking arm chairs could be found throughout the ground floor, some of them located in niches near the wall to allow people a little more privacy. There the prostitutes would often sit with their clients. The floor was covered with soft carpets, and pictures of half naked men and women decorated the walls. The whole room was lit by numerous candelabras and luxurious chandeliers that hung from the ceiling, giving the establishment a somewhat mysterious and decadent atmosphere.
Next to the bar a staircase led to the first floor where the rooms in which the prostitutes met their clients and often also lived could be found. Each room contained a large bed, a table, two chairs, a dresser, a small hearth as well as a washing basin, handkerchiefs and a mirror as prostitutes as well as clients usually wanted to clean themselves afterwards.
Every once in a while one of the guards would check the first floor to make sure that everything was in order and that the clients didn’t hurt the prostitutes, although different people often had different views as to what exactly that entailed.
The House of Roses was a two story building made of grey stone and rather inconspicuous from the outside. Curtains covered the windows so that it was impossible to just take a peek when you were standing in front of the building, and the sign above the thick wooden door just showed the picture of a red rose. If you stepped through the door that was framed by long, crimson silk drapes though, you would find yourself in a whole different world.
During the trial few people visited the House of Roses, but as soon as the sun disappeared behind the horizon it was full of life. The smell of perfume and alcohol and more intimate things was heavy in the air, there were laughter and conversations and even music, sometimes.
On the ground floor a bar could be found. The drinks that were served there were quite good, even though most people didn’t come there for the drinks or at least not just for the drinks. Next to the bar was a stage where a few of the Roses would usually dance seductively, often to the sound of music and surrounded by men and women that wanted to get rid of their money.
Tables that were surrounded by very comfortable looking arm chairs could be found throughout the ground floor, some of them located in niches near the wall to allow people a little more privacy. There the prostitutes would often sit with their clients. The floor was covered with soft carpets, and pictures of half naked men and women decorated the walls. The whole room was lit by numerous candelabras and luxurious chandeliers that hung from the ceiling, giving the establishment a somewhat mysterious and decadent atmosphere.
Next to the bar a staircase led to the first floor where the rooms in which the prostitutes met their clients and often also lived could be found. Each room contained a large bed, a table, two chairs, a dresser, a small hearth as well as a washing basin, handkerchiefs and a mirror as prostitutes as well as clients usually wanted to clean themselves afterwards.
Every once in a while one of the guards would check the first floor to make sure that everything was in order and that the clients didn’t hurt the prostitutes, although different people often had different views as to what exactly that entailed.
House of Roses NPC List
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Name: Madame Alessa
Race: Human
Age: 33 Arcs
Job: Brothel Owner
Skills: Seduction: 66, Persuasion: 50, Negotiation: 34, Socialization: 40, Leadership: 35
Nobody really knows a lot about Madame Alessa. Some say that the owner of the House of Roses is an escaped slave from Athart, others claim that she is really an Yludih, and yet others insist that she is the bastard daughter of a rich merchant or even a lord and her business is thriving because her father secretly supports her. What is known though is that the raven haired Alessa is a shrewd businesswoman and takes good care of her workers. She has been managing the brothel for about 10 arcs now, since the old owner, a Biqaj male, died. In the beginning she quite often took clients of her own, but these trials she only serves the most important ones.
Name: Lucille
Created by: Tristan Venora
Race: Human
DOB: Ashan 32, Arc 694
Title: Prostitute
Skills: Seduction: 35, Persuasion: 26, Cosmetology: 15, Business Management: 10, Blades (Dagger): 10
Lucille is one of the prostitutes that work at the Houses of Roses. She was born a crofter’s daughter in Warrick, but she was never interested in learning her father’s trade (or any other normal job). Even as a girl she was rather wild and flirted with boys everywhere she went. Eventually she ended up in the capital of Rynmere, Andaris, where she met Madame Alessa and asked the rather surprised woman for a job. She figured she might as well make money with what she enjoyed. Lucille is a very extroverted and slightly sarcastic young woman and not ashamed of what she does at all.
Credit: Tristan Venora.
Madame Alessa
Race: Human
Age: 33 Arcs
Job: Brothel Owner
Skills: Seduction: 66, Persuasion: 50, Negotiation: 34, Socialization: 40, Leadership: 35
Nobody really knows a lot about Madame Alessa. Some say that the owner of the House of Roses is an escaped slave from Athart, others claim that she is really an Yludih, and yet others insist that she is the bastard daughter of a rich merchant or even a lord and her business is thriving because her father secretly supports her. What is known though is that the raven haired Alessa is a shrewd businesswoman and takes good care of her workers. She has been managing the brothel for about 10 arcs now, since the old owner, a Biqaj male, died. In the beginning she quite often took clients of her own, but these trials she only serves the most important ones.
Lucille
Created by: Tristan Venora
Race: Human
DOB: Ashan 32, Arc 694
Title: Prostitute
Skills: Seduction: 35, Persuasion: 26, Cosmetology: 15, Business Management: 10, Blades (Dagger): 10
Lucille is one of the prostitutes that work at the Houses of Roses. She was born a crofter’s daughter in Warrick, but she was never interested in learning her father’s trade (or any other normal job). Even as a girl she was rather wild and flirted with boys everywhere she went. Eventually she ended up in the capital of Rynmere, Andaris, where she met Madame Alessa and asked the rather surprised woman for a job. She figured she might as well make money with what she enjoyed. Lucille is a very extroverted and slightly sarcastic young woman and not ashamed of what she does at all.