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====== GEISHA’S INN ======

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===== Overview =====

  * **Location:** Public Services Ring, [[new_kourou|New Kourou]]
  * **Address:** SW Public Services Ring Road 3
  * **Surroundings:** Adjacent to the[[g-bar| G-Bar]], in the Entertainment Strip, Geisha’s Bar catered to emotional, sensual, and erotic desires during the more permissive years of the [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]].

Geisha’s Inn operated as a seductive nightlife venue in the [[beta_age|Beta Age]], offering erotic performances in traditional Asian Geisha style, accompanied by dance, music, and private encounters in themed backrooms. It became a known destination for lonely settlers, off-duty Troopers, and curious travelers — offering an escape from the harshness of frontier life.

The venue was run by Atsuko Menderson, a charismatic and respected trans woman who managed the atmosphere, safety, and talent of the performers. The combination of sensual entertainment and private contact — often involving consensual physical intimacy — made the bar controversial, but widely popular.

The bar was officially shut down in April 2631, shortly after the founding of the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]], when prostitution was banned under the post-war labor doctrine prioritizing human resource deployment for vital supply chains.

===== Architectural Significance =====

  * **Construction Material:** Wood from the surrounding area, container parts, used parts, and glass windows from the Last Frontier. 
  * **Floors:** 1
  * **Design Purpose:** Built for intimacy and discretion — low ceilings, soft lighting, plush seating, and sound-dampening walls.

Though modest in scale, the bar's interieur was designed with care, blending aesthetic influences from [[the_earth|Earth’s]] Japanese traditions with a distinct frontier grit. Paper screens, red drapes, and hand-painted Geisha masks gave it a unique flair that stood out in New Kourou.

===== Building Structure =====

**Main Floor:**

  * **Bar Counter:** Located along the back wall, served drinks and small dishes. Run by two staff members.
  * **Guest Seating:** Twelve small round tables, each with four seats, arranged in a semi-circle facing the stage.
  * **Performance Stage:** Raised platform with velvet curtains, low spotlighting, and props for nightly Geisha-style acts.

**Discrete Area:**

  * **Private Backrooms (7):** Designed for one-on-one or two-on-one sessions, featuring massage tables, soft bedding, warm lighting, and audio privacy. Access was monitored and required staff escort after guest screening.
===== Look and Feel =====

Inside, Geisha’s Bar was warm, sensual, and slightly surreal. Dim red lanterns cast shadows on silk-draped walls while soft string music played in the background. The scent of incense, body oil, and fermented rice wine mingled in the air. Patrons spoke in hushed tones, while laughter and music occasionally erupted from the stage.

Performers moved with grace, creating a dreamlike contrast to the industrial chaos outside. Conversations between guests and dancers blurred the line between longing and performance, love and illusion.

===== Roles and Responsibilities =====

  * **Atsuko Menderson (Owner and Manager):** Maintained order, arranged performances, and ensured all encounters were consensual and safe.
  * **Geisha Performers (7):** Delivered staged erotic shows and managed private sessions based on guest request and personal comfort.
  * **Bar Staff (2):** Served drinks, managed supplies, and cleaned.
  * **Doorkeeper (1):** Screened all incoming guests and managed weapon collection. Potentially armed.

===== Public Access, Operating Hours and Operational Rhythm =====

  * **Public Access:** Open to adult settlers only. All guests underwent entry screening.
  * **Operating Hours:** Nightly, from 7 pm to 1 am

**Operational Rhythm:**

  * **7–9 pm:** Social drinks, light performances, guest mingling
  * **9–11 pm:** Main erotic stage shows
  * **11 pm – 1 am:** Private bookings in backrooms

===== Menu =====

| **Item**                | **Description**                                                                                                                              | **Price** |
| [[space_beer|Space Beer]]          | Light, foamy lager with faint citrus (5 % ABV); first pint grants +1 temporary HP and joyous shout audible 30 m                          | 8 K   |
| [[red_dwarf_firewater|Red Dwarf Firewater]] | Cinnamon-hot plum liqueur that self-warms (45 % ABV); grants resistance to cold damage for 1 h (Con save DC 12 or 1 fire dmg on failure) | 12 K  |
| [[starshine_schnapps|Starshine Schnapps]]  | Virel-spice infused schnapps (30 % ABV); imbiber exhales glittering fog—–2 Stealth checks for 1 h                                        | 12 K  |
| [[krupnik_gold|Krupnik Gold]]        | Nano-honey-clove liqueur (42 % ABV); removes 1 level of Exhaustion (–2 Insight checks for 1 h)                                           | 14 K  |
| Water               | Fresh water from a [[mistspring_water_inc|Mistspring Water Inc.]] jerrycan                                                                                                | 2 K   |

===== Security Measures =====

  * **Doorkeeper Screening:** Every guest was physically screened upon entry for weapons and unauthorized substances.
  * **Weapon Deposit:** Guests were required to leave all weapons in a large metal container near the entrance.
  * **Backroom Security:** Access to backrooms was monitored, with staff authorized to intervene in case of conflict.
  * **Owner Override:** Atsuko Menderson held full authority to eject any guest for misconduct or safety violations.

===== Player Interaction Possibilities (Legal and Illegal) =====

=== Legal Interactions: ===

  * Enjoy a performance or share a drink with an NPC dancer
  * Uncover personal backstories or secrets from performers
  * Escort a performer or protect the bar from harassment
  * Investigate a missing person last seen at the bar
  * Act as a temporary bouncer during a high-stakes night

=== Illegal Interactions: ===

  * Attempt to bring a weapon into the backrooms
  * Blackmail or extort a performer
  * Steal from the tip vault or backroom stash
  * Sneak into restricted backrooms without permission

===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====

Geisha’s Bar is a rich environment for character-driven scenes, emotional subplots, and morally grey decisions. Consider using it to:

  * Challenge player biases or deepen NPC relationships.
  * Introduce undercover agents or fugitives hiding in plain sight.
  * Reveal clues through overheard stage whispers or private backroom confessions.
  * Explore personal longing, illusion, and the emotional toll of exile in the early settler years.

===== Related Pages and Further Information =====

  * [[beta_age|Beta Age]] 
  * [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]]
  * [[new_kourou|New Kourou]]
  * [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]]