Lotus Bars Ltd

The Lotus Bars Ltd franchise is a recent endeavor starting in the wake of The War Against the Artificial Menace. Founded by Sheikh Vela Eratesh as an endeavor to increase the happiness  of the sector by giving residents of the sector a gathering place they can trust. Such bars also serve as a refuge to Navigators of House Vela.

While not a House entity in its own right, the propriety being owned by Sheikh Eratesh tends to attract Immersers. No two Lotus’s are the same and many vary greatly, but all strive to provide high quality drinks in a local atmosphere, with each Lotus having a distinct charm to them, distinguishing them from each other.

List of Bars

Name	Location	Description
The Black Lotus	Tiber	Converted from an old coffee house this quiet bar in the Tyr finds itself more slow going than most of the surrounding area. Serving as a lounge to regulars specializing in Coffee Liquors of varying strength it has developed a strong niche of regulars appreciating the barista-bartenders ingenuity. The decor is based off of understated wood and glass constructions with a prominent stock ticker above the bar showing the latest HEX updates.
The Blue Lotus	Haqani	The original lotus, a fine classic establishment down the road from the Grand Forum, inside it is furnished with ornate wooden tables. This location also includes a stage with several grav balconies overlooking it. The wait staff are all elegant and beautiful looking in what could be called neo-victorian dress. Currently Undergoing renovations after an emergency remodeling.
The Bronze Lotus	Diomikato	Located in Infernum The Bronze Lotus is primarily a drinking hole for officers with an officers only bar upstairs this bar uses a rugged militaristic aesthetic. The inside is aged wood and soft orange lights with wrought Iron made from old weapons weaving in and out in symbolic patterns representing great Aquillan heroes. The bar itself while well stocked contains a particular affinity for carrying high class liquors.
The Cobalt Lotus	Habitat One	Cultivated through scientific formulas for aesthetic taste the scientists of Habitat One, the Cobalt Lotus uses a somewhat retro aesthetic incorporating blinking lights, diodes and superfluous knobs and dials into its furnishings to help give a somewhat comical look of the labs surrounding it. The bar itself is designed in a sleek capsule opening up to reveal pristine and minimalist bottles more resembling beakers than the lively bottles found in most bars. The bartenders all have degrees in mixology.
The Crimson Lotus	Aomori	Sailing the Seas or Aomori The Crimson Lotus is set on a barge finding itself mainly around the main Islands. Specializing in tropical and fruity drinks the decor of The Crimson Lotus is accented with fine craftsmanship helping to resonate with local styles of the importance of detailed work. This along with a dueling arena complete with viewing seats helps attract a steady flow of patrons.
The Crystal Lotus:	Echo	In downtown Talon The Crystal Lotus stands as a high class bar somehow on street level. Glass floors with pulsing neon beneath decorate the wide hexagonal expanse of the Crystal lotus with other rooms spiralling off in fractal patterns ending eventually in VIP rooms. The first room is a midnight black, the bar centered on each of the walls to handle the large crowds coming off the dance floor. Each room further out gets more and more exclusive tied to one's standing moving through the prismatic spectrum of colors. Some of the fractal directions play on a theme that grows more intense as one moves further out and higher up along the spectrum. The final and most exclusive VIP rooms are a cold and clean white said to be one of the finest places to experience whatever theme's they play on.
The Emerald Lotus	Hroa	The Emerald Lotus is in a word, natural. Using the geometry and flow of nature this understated bar located in the middle of Sero’ak finds itself using ovaloid rooms and tables avoiding any sharpness in its very sanded and refined aesthetic.
The Golden Lotus	Trillia IX	Unknown, title licensed out to Orin Locke, a close friend and confidant of Eratesh.
The Gray Lotus	Shān	Located in New Montgomery a short walk from the landing pads, The Gray Lotus is assembled from parts of the old station pushing to blend in with the Shan atmosphere around it. Inside is a dive bar to end all dive bars, a grim aesthetic greets patron with ample space for bar fights as well as loose metal and wood. The bar itself is almost entirely stocked with cheaper alcohols to keep the temptations of more greedy patrons down.
The Green Lotus	Demnoph	Using corporate rule as its design inspiration the Green Lotus prioritizes sleek and efficient angular design choices. The inside is lime green stained hard wood and the air always smells like fresh mowed lawns. Brushed nickel accents the green wood.
The Iron Lotus	Koschei	Located in Bunker 2 for visiting VIP’s and Deathless Higher ups The Iron Lotus uses angular geometry to its aesthetic. Fitting in line with the defense and function first priorities of the DCS the Iron lotus uses reinforcement bars and Concrete to showcase a spartan yet artistic view. The bar itself is well stocked and of course houses a full complement of as much and varying types of Dvodka as DCS will permit The Iron Lotus to buy. The rooms themselves are Circular with the bar being a concentric ring in the middle of the first room, an emergency shelter underneath, just in case.
The Neon Lotus	Teuthem	N/A
The Peachy Lotus	[Redacted]	[Redacted] Private Bar.
The Pink Lotus	Kama	Using plush as its main aesthetic motif for reasons only a discerning eye can tell the Pink Lotus specializes in cocktails and fruity drinks being ready to cater to all tourists coming to visit the pleasure paradise.
The Platinum Lotus	Imperial Prime	Located on a highrise with a gorgeous view of the Imperial Palace, The Platinum Lotus is one of the most exclusive and decadent bars on the planet and perhaps the sector. Taking up the top four floors of the building it is located in this venue offers true exclusivity and privacy to the Noble and Exorbitantly rich freeman clientele. The aesthetic itself is neo-art deco priding itself on crisp angles and filigree to accent every surface in immaculate beauty. The dance floor of the bar on the rooftop is an enormous circle with a mural of a blooming platinum lotus. The bar itself prides itself on an array of alcohol unparalleled by other locations as well as a specialized psi-tech machine able to recreate drinks from memory on the rare occasion the bar does not have it, or create new ones based on the user’s desires and tastes.
The Red Lotus	Hong Lu	An old hole in the wall of a bar owned by "The Sheikh" sitting near the starport. Its exterior is worn down red stained wood with a simple holo-neon sign. Inside is a clean but well-worn establishment of well-worn wood bars and faded but well kept leather seats and booths. Behind the bar is a plethora of booze and other narcotics as well as a tap of Arteshbod Whiskey. There is a gaming room in the back with several activities for those who feel up to it. Last is a simple side room of one large table, reserved for parties. A sign hangs on the wood post near the entrance reading: No ACRE No Sheikhs No Terrorists No fighting
The Silver Lotus	Maja	A short distance from the Majan Senate the Silver lotus is a no frills place to grab a drink. Sleek efficent steel is the main component of the bar using sturdy seating as well as a high speed draft nozzles for serving drinks as quick as possible. Drafting tables are found in the back available for rent by any Fornax Noble wishing to work through lunch or otherwise work on projects.
The Teal Lotus	Cabina	An underground bar in an earthen hillside, an elevator takes members down as well a set of stairs. Located above a geothermal hot spot the Teal Lotus is a bar with a more woven aesthetic using fibrous materials so as to not degrade given the moisture. this moisture comes from the heat and the enormous artificial beach carved out into the soft off white stones of the cave reflecting the light in an awe inspiring way. the bar area itself is a full restaurant with a more Polynesian aesthetic utilizing floating tikis as well as nano-woven leaves.
The Toast Lotus	Lodestone	You don’t want to know.
The Violet Lotus	Hiera	The Violet Lotus is a steady bar that sees many faces coming in from the City of Ven, especially from the courts located at the Oberlandesgericht. Using regal architecture and imposing stone facades this bar resembles a stark foil of the courts, using intricate stonework to amplify its acoustics, this Lotus also prides itself on its live musical performances, be it karaoke powered by strong Hieran Stouts or Professionals from House Lyra. The bar itself prides itself on its collection of Beers, Ales, Stouts, and drafts for the discerning clientele of this cold world.
The White Lotus	Pharos	A high class bar with sleek features, aesthetic staff and a glamorous stage show. the sweeping expanse and architecture makes it feel cozy despite the bars actual looming size.