Those looking for a little gaming action can find it here, but getting past the front door is a gamble in itself, particularly as it has no handle. Under a sign which reads, "Absolutely no minors permitted", there is another sign which reads, "Place your wager in the slot below." As the sign states, there is a coin-sized slot beneath it. Most who frequent this establishment plop in one silver at a time with a three in ten chance of winning entrance. Others, less in the mood, or short on time simply place a gold in the slot. There is a bouncer inside the door to insure only one person at a time enters, so each person seeking entrance is obliged to pay the house 'cover charge' - if it can be called that.
[Before proceeding, state how many silvers you are willing to place in the slot; GM will roll for you and post accordingly. Or, if you want a sure thing, insert a gold...]
Inside, looks can be deceiving. You thought you were entering a gambling hall, but the reception area is more of a small chapel, though you quickly recognize the items on display -- numerous dice, a roulette wheel, several decks of cards, chalices of wine, and other instruments of luck to be symbols of the god of gambling, and some say the god of thieves, Norebo. A golden offering plate rests upon the altar alongside the many implements of chance. Some say that offering a few silvers or gold here may influence the god to take favor upon you, but just as many say that placing coin here may be construed by the god, or the attending priests, as an attempt to stack the deck in your favor, and so curse you with bad luck for the evening. And some say, it just doesn't matter at all...you play the cards as you get them...and you gotta "Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em..."
[Feel free to make a donation to the Chapel of Norebo while ya here!]
But then, entering through the solid oak doors to the main room, you can see this is exactly what you came for --- There are seven gambling tables of which four are running at any one time on most days; all ten on each Godsday: Black Jack, Five Card Stud, Acey-Duecey, Craps, Roulette, among other games. In addition, those wanting private games can access one of the "backrooms" which accomodate up to ten people at a time for a reservation of 5 gold. A private table on the main floor can be reserved for 1 gold. Private games have no limits on the stakes. House games have a minimum bet of 1 silver and a maximum of 10 gold.
The dealers look to be very experienced, and it is likely that the house enjoys a good take. At the same time though, the priests here like to keep the place in the range of being a reputable gambling hall so the house cut is not excessive. There are at least two bouncers on the floor, perhaps more observing from out of sight. A number of waitresses serve drinks, though they tend to be slightly watered down and each dealer has the right to refuse a participant additional drinks if it looks like they are hear more for the drink than the gaming.
[Before proceeding, state how many silvers you are willing to place in the slot; GM will roll for you and post accordingly. Or, if you want a sure thing, insert a gold...]
Inside, looks can be deceiving. You thought you were entering a gambling hall, but the reception area is more of a small chapel, though you quickly recognize the items on display -- numerous dice, a roulette wheel, several decks of cards, chalices of wine, and other instruments of luck to be symbols of the god of gambling, and some say the god of thieves, Norebo. A golden offering plate rests upon the altar alongside the many implements of chance. Some say that offering a few silvers or gold here may influence the god to take favor upon you, but just as many say that placing coin here may be construed by the god, or the attending priests, as an attempt to stack the deck in your favor, and so curse you with bad luck for the evening. And some say, it just doesn't matter at all...you play the cards as you get them...and you gotta "Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em..."
[Feel free to make a donation to the Chapel of Norebo while ya here!]
But then, entering through the solid oak doors to the main room, you can see this is exactly what you came for --- There are seven gambling tables of which four are running at any one time on most days; all ten on each Godsday: Black Jack, Five Card Stud, Acey-Duecey, Craps, Roulette, among other games. In addition, those wanting private games can access one of the "backrooms" which accomodate up to ten people at a time for a reservation of 5 gold. A private table on the main floor can be reserved for 1 gold. Private games have no limits on the stakes. House games have a minimum bet of 1 silver and a maximum of 10 gold.
The dealers look to be very experienced, and it is likely that the house enjoys a good take. At the same time though, the priests here like to keep the place in the range of being a reputable gambling hall so the house cut is not excessive. There are at least two bouncers on the floor, perhaps more observing from out of sight. A number of waitresses serve drinks, though they tend to be slightly watered down and each dealer has the right to refuse a participant additional drinks if it looks like they are hear more for the drink than the gaming.

