The Ivy House

[Levicourpos 465]

The Ivy House

~ A delectable private members’ society of the most distinguished Imperial personas~

[!] An Image of Aimee de Frand standing outside ‘The Ivy House’ (Located No.8 Selm Street, Providence, Oren) 

 

Some may ask, what is ‘The Ivy House’? 

 

The Ivy House is an exclusive social club. It is not political, nor does it cater to any specific skill - it is not a guild. The Ivy House is for parties, drinking and gambling - it is for fun. There is no hidden political agenda, it is simply a classic, classy and wild house for parties and social interactions among the most pristine members of Imperial Society. 

 

The Ivy House, or ‘The Ivy’ for short, is located on the prominent Selm Street at the heart of the Imperial City of Helena; No. 8 to be exact. One may recognise the outside by its distinct and naturally ivy covered facade; two trees either side of its porch. Entry to this club is exclusive, requiring a specific invite from a member, and then an interview to assess one's fitness for the club. 

 

(For Inquiries regarding The Ivy House send a bird to Aimee de Frand (Levicourpos) (K3#4883))

 

The Interior of the Ivy is recognised by its distinct, timeless decor - varnished with the lavish and vast paintings one would see as they enter the home.

 

The parlour room, where members may lounge or play music on the infamous piano located at the centre of the room;

 

And, one of the most iconic features of the delectable interior, being the three story chandelier that hangs throughout the house, and provides both a lively and homely sense of satisfaction;

 

On the ground floor, a marbled floor sits; either empties for parties so that dancing may occur, or adorned with a variety of mahogany furniture.

 

And, for those guests that may to find themselves too… inebriated to make their ways home, the Ivy comes furnished with many extra bedrooms so that one may opt to sleep in prior, or may simply wish to crash in;

 

Ofcourse, with every great social house, rules must be established first in order to assure a smooth run of the House; it is generally simple:

 

• Dress Code: Upon entering the House a Member must be dressed in an elegant fashion befitting of the House Itself. Those that do not meet this demand will be denied entry.

• Clause of Silence; Upon becoming a Member of The Ivy House, one must swear that whatever occurs within the Ivy, will remain in the Ivy.

• If any rules are broken a subjective test taken by members of the Ivy will vote as to whether the person at point is worthy of retaining membership.

Membership

 

Now, if you were not one of the initial few to have been extended an invitation prior to the official announcement of the Ivy, fret not, for there is still a chance of finding yourself a member of the exclusive Ivy Halls and partying with royalty, nobility and prominence alike; there are a select few ways of being extended an invitation;

 

• Referral by another member of the Ivy; Once referred, any applicant will be entitled to an interview with Madam de Frand and one other member of the Ivy; if they are deemed acceptable after assessment they will be provided complete access as a member.

• By commendation of great donation to the Ivy, one may find themselves members within no time; albeit no amount of donation will exempt one from the rules of the House.

• Gala of Praesant; otherwise known as the Ball of Admission; any member of the public may attend this party and at such female members of the Ivy may select one other female member, and male members may do the same with male members; only two of each sex will be permitted membership at the end of the night. 

Fees;

 

• An individual membership costs five minae every year (IRL Week).

• Larger families that wish for membership are afforded the discount that, for every five members, five minae will be deducted from the original cost. (5 members of the same family - 20 minae a week; 10 members - 40 minae a week; 12 members = 50 minae a week). 

 

As it stands, the Ivy has been able to attain a highly prominent field of members;

 

Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress 

Her Imperial Highness, the Duchess of Helena

Her Grace, The Duchess of Cathalon

His Excellency, Arch-Chancellor Jonah Stahl-Elendil

The de la Baltas Family

The Halcourt Family

… and Many more prominent Individuals and members of Prominent Families

 

[!] The first event of The Ivy House will be the Gala of Praesant; where non-members will have the chance to be invested in the society! Stay tuned and keep your ears peeled for the news!

[tadabug2000 4918]

Maela Napier was quite pleased when she read the notice, a smile forming on her face as she scanned it over, happy to have already been helping with setting this venture up. Shifting to face her husband, she'd place a kiss upon his cheek, murmuring quietly. "Maybe we can go together, love? After da baby ist born?" She suggested. 

[Marilyn Monroe 362]

Victoria Pruvia-Albarosa marvels at the idea of an exclusive club. She took a piece of parchment, a wonk eye tipped fountain pen, and scribbled hastily on the paper. She sealed it and sent it off. 

[Moo_bot 775]

Ren Tianrui finds the invite towards the end of the night, neatly stacked piles of letters having consumed the day in their writing. On perusing an invite to his person from Helena of all places, he cannot help an amused chuckle, and perhaps to humor indulging his curiosity.