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| First founded in [[wp>New Amsterdam]] as a lodge of the [[Avalon Club]]. The original lodge was burned during the American Revolution and its surviving members fled to Baltimore, Maryland where they purchased a building near the bay. In 1785 Randall Palmer, the oldest member of the club, purchased land in Baltimore and built a [[wp>Gothic_architecture|Gothic]]-inspired building. This [[wp>Gentlemen's Club]] became known as a center of European intellectuals in the colonies. Over the years Randall gathered men and eventually women he trusted to learn about the [[wp>supernatural]] world. | First founded in [[wp>New Amsterdam]] as a lodge of the [[Avalon Club]]. The original lodge was burned during the American Revolution and its surviving members fled to Baltimore, Maryland where they purchased a building near the bay. In 1785 Randall Palmer, the oldest member of the club, purchased land in Baltimore and built a [[wp>Gothic_architecture|Gothic]]-inspired building. This [[wp>Gentlemen's Club]] became known as a center of European intellectuals in the colonies. Over the years Randall gathered men and eventually women he trusted to learn about the [[wp>supernatural]] world. | ||
| - | The current address of the club is [[https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=1400+Fleet+St%2C+Baltimore%2C+MD&data=!4m10!1m9!4m8!1m3!1d3301!2d-76.598189!3d39.2843545!3m2!1i1159!2i821!4f13.1|1400 Fleet Street]] - in the real world this land is occupied by a parking garage. The club and its grounds are **not considered neutral ground**, but there is a coffee shop called [[Neutral Grounds]] near John Hopkins that is [[Accorded Neutral Grounds]]. | + | The current address of the club is [[https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=1400+Fleet+St%2C+Baltimore%2C+MD&data=!4m10!1m9!4m8!1m3!1d3301!2d-76.598189!3d39.2843545!3m2!1i1159!2i821!4f13.1|1400 Fleet Street]] - in the real world this land is occupied by a parking garage. The [[locations:Midnighter's Club Lodge|club]] and its grounds are **not considered neutral ground**, but there is a coffee shop called [[locations:Neutral Grounds]] near John Hopkins that is recognized as **neutral** territory under the [[dresden>Unseelie_Accords]]. |
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| This is much more of an upscale club based upon English Gentlemen's Clubs. The list of membership is very exclusive and their membership role counts several high-ranking government officials. They do not tolerate sleaze or scandal that could tarnish their image. | This is much more of an upscale club based upon English Gentlemen's Clubs. The list of membership is very exclusive and their membership role counts several high-ranking government officials. They do not tolerate sleaze or scandal that could tarnish their image. | ||
| - | In 1962 the club purchased the lands around Wendy Road on the shores of the [[wp>Liberty Reservoir]] and the historical Forest Inn near [[wp>Reisterstown, Maryland]]. The club restored the building and converted part of it to the [[locations:Full Moon Pub & Grill]]. | + | In 1962 the club purchased the lands around Wendy Road on the shores of the [[wp>Liberty Reservoir]] and the historical Forest Inn near [[wp>Reisterstown, Maryland]]. The club restored the building and converted part of it to the [[locations:Full Moon Grill & Pub]]. |
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| === Barton McHenry === | === Barton McHenry === | ||
| - | Barton appears to be the oldest member of the Board of Directors; although Randall is older than him by several hundreds years. Barton is not a member of the supernatural community, but he has influence in DC. He served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War and in 1974 he joined the FBI. He was the one that started up Department 81, otherwise known as the [[Black Mysteries]] group. | + | Barton appears to be the oldest member of the Board of Directors; although Randall is older than him by several hundreds years. Barton is not a member of the supernatural community, but he has influence in Washington DC. He served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War and in 1974 he joined the FBI. He was the one who started up Department 81, otherwise known as the [[groups:Black Mysteries]] group. |
| === Dr. Felix Henderson MD === | === Dr. Felix Henderson MD === | ||
| - | Dr. Henderson is a Doctor of Medicine who specializes in blood disorders. He has an office at John Hopkins University and is a partner in a practice in Elk Ridge, Maryland. After an encounter with a [[Red Court]] [[Vampire]] he found himself talking to Randall. After a few months he joined the club and would have hundreds of publications if anybody would believe him. | + | Dr. Henderson is a Doctor of Medicine who specializes in blood disorders. He has an office at John Hopkins University and is a partner in a practice in Elk Ridge, Maryland. After an encounter with a [[Red Court]] [[lore:Vampire]] he found himself talking to Randall. After a few months he joined the club and would have hundreds of publications if anybody would believe him. |
| === Dr. Henry Moss === | === Dr. Henry Moss === | ||
| - | Hank to his friends, Dr. Moss is a Doctor of Psychiatry with his own private practice in downtown Baltimore. He is a minor talent (Telemancer) and sits on the Board of Directors. Given his talent for mind manipulation, the [[group:Warden]]s of the White Council keep a very close eye on him. | + | Hank to his friends, Dr. Moss is a Doctor of Psychiatry with his own private practice in downtown Baltimore. He is a minor talent (Telemancer) and sits on the Board of Directors. Given his talent for mind manipulation, the [[groups:Wardens]] of the White Council keep a very close eye on him. |
| - | ==== Staff ==== | + | ===== Staff ===== |
| The club maintains permanent staff as well as hiring temporary staff for formal occasions. Each of the permanent staff knows the truth of the club and while they may not believe everything, they have seen enough to understand the dangers in the world. Most of the staff are pure mortals, but a couple are members of the supernatural community. | The club maintains permanent staff as well as hiring temporary staff for formal occasions. Each of the permanent staff knows the truth of the club and while they may not believe everything, they have seen enough to understand the dangers in the world. Most of the staff are pure mortals, but a couple are members of the supernatural community. | ||
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| Anais is in charge of all the staff of the club, both permanent and temporary. Both Damien and Sabina report to him as part of their normal duties. While many of the staff resent him stiff demeanor and near impossible attention to the smallest detail, the members of the club appreciate his work. The club is always orderly and inviting. | Anais is in charge of all the staff of the club, both permanent and temporary. Both Damien and Sabina report to him as part of their normal duties. While many of the staff resent him stiff demeanor and near impossible attention to the smallest detail, the members of the club appreciate his work. The club is always orderly and inviting. | ||
| + | === Ophelia Wolf === | ||
| + | //Main Article: [[people:Ophelia]]// | ||
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| + | Ophelia is the operational manager of the day-to-day operation of the club's facilities. She is responsible for the creation of a task group affiliated with the Midnighter's Club to use the club's resources to deal with the supernatural they preyed on humans. She was responsible for putting Joseph and [[people:Heinrich]] out on the street in dealing with kidnappings and murders. | ||
| === Damien Lancaster === | === Damien Lancaster === | ||
| - | //Main Article: [[Damien Lancaster]]// | ||
| Damien Sergeant-At-Arms for the club. Unlike the Head of Security for even a large corporation, Damien knows what threatens the club and has the firepower to deal with it. Terrorist kidnappings are nothing compared to dealing with Sidhe, Vampires, and other dark things. | Damien Sergeant-At-Arms for the club. Unlike the Head of Security for even a large corporation, Damien knows what threatens the club and has the firepower to deal with it. Terrorist kidnappings are nothing compared to dealing with Sidhe, Vampires, and other dark things. | ||
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