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Line 1: − Located in [[Solaris City]]'s [[Silesia]] district, between Arnulf Street and Cosgrove Street,<ref name=MWGS128-133>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', pp. 128–133: "Location Index"</ref> '''Thor's Shieldhall''' is arguably one of the most famous - or infamous - bars among fans of the [[Solaris Games]] and the [[Inner Sphere]] alike, thanks to the ultra exclusive '''Valhalla Club''' it houses.<ref name=WEG-C5>''Warrior: En Garde'', ch. 5</ref><ref name=S7-PB-43>''Solaris VII: The Game World - Player Book'', p. 43: "Silesia - Entertainment - Thor's Shieldhall (S-28)"</ref><ref name=AoR-C16>''Assumption of Risk'', ch. 16</ref><ref name=MWGtS7-74>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 74: "A Brief History of Solaris VII - A Tour of Solaris City - Silesia -The Driveby"</ref><ref name=IoV-7>''Illusions of Victory'', ch. 7</ref> + Located in [[Solaris City]]'s [[Silesia]] district, between Arnulf Street and Cosgrove Street<ref name=MWGS128-133>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', pp. 128-133 "Location Index"</ref>, '''Thor's Shieldhall''' is arguably one of the most famous - or infamous - bars among fans of the [[Solaris Games]] and the [[Inner Sphere]] alike, thanks to the ultra exclusive '''Valhalla Club''' it houses.<ref name=WEG-C5>''Warrior: En Garde'' Chapter 5</ref> <ref name=S7-PB-43>''Solaris VII: The Game World - Player Book'', p. 43 "Silesia - Entertainment - Thor's Shieldhall (S-28)"</ref><ref name=AoR-C16>''Assumption of Risk'' Chapter 16</ref><ref name=MWGtS7-74>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 74 "A Brief History of Solaris VII - A Tour of Solaris City - Silesia -The Driveby"</ref><ref name=IoV-7>''Illusions of Victory'' Chapter 7</ref> ==Thor's Shieldhall - Midgard== ==Thor's Shieldhall - Midgard== − Situated near the Silesia-[[Cathay]] border, externally there is little hint of what lies within the nondescript and unsigned exterior of the warehouse like building, and unless someone knows what they are looking for it can be easy to miss the single smoked glass door entrance. Inside, after the cloakroom a short corridor leads to a short flight of stairs to the left. Here the [[Roger (Thor's Shieldhall)|doorman Roger]] sits, rationing access to both the so-called Midgard of the main bar and the exclusive Valhalla club above.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=IoV-7/> + Situated near the Silesia-[[Cathay]] border, externally there is little hint of what lies within the nondescript and unsigned exterior of the warehouse like building, and unless someone knows what they are looking for it can be easy to miss the single smoked glass door entrance. Inside, after the cloakroom a short corridor leads to a short flight of stairs to the left. Here the doorman Roger sits, rationing access to both the so-called Midgard of the main bar and the exclusive Valhalla club above.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=IoV-7/> − Beyond this point, Thor's Shieldhall at first glance resembles any number of sports bars on Solaris, offering overpriced food and drink, be it rare and imported delicacies such as [[Kincha|Kincha fruit]] or [[Timbiqui Dark]] to the infamous [[PPC (beverage)|PPC]] that "real" [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] supposedly favor, the latest dancing crazes and ever-present [[holovid]] players showing the games. Open to the general public, Thor's Shieldhall rapidly fills nightly with lower ranked nobles slumming it as well as wide-eyed tourists, groupies and thrill-seekers all hoping to catch a glimpse of a leading lights of the Solaris Games.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=S7-PB-43/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> + Beyond this point, Thor's Shieldhall at first glance resembles any number of sports bars on Solaris, offering overpriced food and drink, be it rare and imported delicacies such as [[Kincha|Kincha fruit]] or [[Timbiqui Dark]] to the infamous [[PPC (beverage)|PPC]] that "real" [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] supposedly favor, the latest dancing crazes and ever-present [[holovid]] players showing the games. Open to the general public, Thor's Shieldhall rapidly fills nightly with lower ranked nobles slumming it as well as wide-eyed tourists, groupies and thrill-seekers all hoping to catch a glimpse of a leading lights of the Solaris Games. <ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=S7-PB-43/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> − Aside from its garish neon ambiance, Thor's Shieldhall is dominated by the U-shaped bar and dance floor of the main bar, beyond this a doorway leads to a bowl shaped auditorium where terrace sections below and above feature booths with clear views of dueling 'Mechs fighting in the huge holovid in the center of room. On the right rear wall opposite the main bar is a section of booths and tables intentionally kept dark. Here patrons engage in less savory means of relaxation, the coolers and venting above ensuring the smell of opium and [[Turin Leaf]] rarely lingers.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=IoV-7/> + Aside from its garish neon ambiance, Thor's Shieldhall is dominated by the U-shaped bar and dance floor of the main bar, beyond this a doorway leads to a bowl shaped auditorium where terrace sections below and above feature booths with clear views of dueling 'Mechs fighting in the huge holovid in the center of room. On the right rear wall opposite the main bar is a section of booths and tables intentionally kept dark. Here patrons engage in less savory means of relaxation, the coolers and venting above ensuring the smell of opium and [[Turin Leaf]] rarely lingers.<ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=IoV-7/> ==Valhalla - The Hall of the Dead== ==Valhalla - The Hall of the Dead== − Dedicated to the dueling elite - the top fifteen percent - Valhalla is intended to honor those few who keep the games running. Just who is allowed access is determined by the Thor's Shieldhall's doorman Roger, using a complex and arcane formula that only he reportedly understands, many patrons and visitors ensuring to tip him generously as a precaution. Nobles and the extremely wealthy, and even then only among the highest ranked nobility or wealthiest people in the entire Inner Sphere, can gain non-MechWarrior admittance to Valhalla, but never to the exclusion of the arena contestants and often will need extensive and heavy financial gratuities to Roger and the club to earn the right. Despite its exclusivity, Valhalla is often quite busy as patrons are allowed to bring a small number of guests with them, for lower ranked warriors such invites are often the only means they will be allowed entry.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=S7-PB-43/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> + Dedicated to the dueling elite - the top fifteen percent - Valhalla is intended to honor those few who keep the games running. Just who is allowed access is determined by the Thor's Shieldhall's doorman Roger, using a complex and arcane formula that only he reportedly understands, many patrons and visitors ensuring to tip him generously as a precaution. Nobles and the extremely wealthy, and even then only among the highest ranked nobility or wealthiest people in the entire Inner Sphere, can gain non-MechWarrior admittance to Valhalla, but never to the exclusion of the arena contestants and often will need extensive and heavy financial gratuities to Roger and the club to earn the right. Despite its exclusivity, Valhalla is often quite busy as patrons are allowed to bring a small number of guests with them, for lower ranked warriors such invites are often the only means they will be allowed entry.<ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=S7-PB-43/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> − Valhalla is located above Midgard. Patrons enter via the thick curtain in the darkened section to the rear of the club, walking up a pair of ramps that double back on themselves to a landing directly above the entrance of Midgard where Roger sits below. At what appears to be a smoked glass wall, the patron seeking admittance stands on a pressure plate which triggers an red identiscan laser to wash over them while the security guard behind bullet proof glass verifies their identity, welcoming them to Valhalla and opening the center section of the glass wall. Patrons already within Valhalla have full view of those about to enter or of the security guards forcibly ejecting undesirables back down to Midgard via the one-way glass of the wall.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=IoV-7/> + Valhalla is located above Midgard. Patrons enter via the thick curtain in the darkened section to the rear of the club, walking up a pair of ramps that double back on themselves to a landing effectively directly above the entrance of Midgard where Roger sits below. At a seemingly feature smoked glass wall, the patron seeking admittance stands on a pressure plate which triggers an red identiscan laser to wash over them while the security guard behind bullet proof glass verifies their identity, welcoming them to Valhalla and opening the center section of the glass wall. Patrons already within Valhalla have full view of those about to enter or of the security guards forcibly ejecting undesirables back down to Midgard via the one-way glass of the wall.<ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=IoV-7/> − In accord is its name, Valhalla is built as it was a Norse warrior's vision of paradise, giving it an anachronistic feel compared to high-tech glitz of Solaris City. Its hall long and wide, Valhalla was entirely constructed from genuine and rare woods, the floor planks having a rough unfinished feel, the pillars holding up the tall roof showing notches from the axes used to fell them and remove the branches. The wall are decorated with the hides from animals from two dozen worlds across the Inner Sphere. Lighting is primarily provided by a large holographic bonfire in the center of the hall, supplemented by smaller holographic torches set into wall sconces.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=IoV-7/> + In accord is its name, Valhalla is built as it was a Norse warrior's vision of paradise, giving it an anachronistic feel compared to high-tech glitz of Solaris City. It's hall long and wide, Valhalla was entirely constructed from genuine and rare woods, the floor planks having a rough unfinished feel, the pillars holding up the tall roof showing notches from the axes used to fell them and remove the branches. The wall are decorated with the hides from animals from two dozen worlds across the Inner Sphere. Lighting is primarily provided by a large holographic bonfire in the center of the hall, supplemented by smaller holographic torches set into wall sconces. <ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=IoV-7/> − Valhalla is dominated by the long table and the matching benches, all built by hand from rough planks and running up the center of the room, breaking only for the bonfire. The seating positions at the long table are determined by the relative influence of current warriors in the games, the higher their standing and reputation, the closer to the head of the table they sit. Those nonwarriors able to secure access to Valhalla are relegated to the foot of the table. At the head of a long table is placed a dais with a number of high-backed chairs, including a throne in the place of honor in the middle where the reigning Champion sits with his party around him. During the Grand Tournament, the defending Champion will sit at the right hand of the empty throne until such time they are victorious or a new Champion crowned.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=IoV-7/> + Valhalla is dominated by the long table and the matching benches, all built by hand from rough planks and running up the center of the room, breaking only for the bonfire. The seating positions at the long table are determined by the relative influence of current warriors in the games, the higher their standing and reputation, the closer to the head of the table they sit. Those non-warriors able to secure access to Valhalla are arrogated to the foot of the table. At the head of a long table is placed a dais with a number of high-backed chairs, including a throne in the place of honor in the middle where the reigning Champion sits with his party around him. During the Grand Tournament, the defending Champion will sit at the right hand of the empty throne until such time they are victorious or a new Champion crowned. <ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=IoV-7/> − Hidden from view by handwoven woolen curtains, private alcoves line the walls of Valhalla, their ownership assigned like the long table based on the standings within the games - both currently and historically. Heraldic banners and shields tacked to the posts by each alcove feature the crest of the fighter or party that own it. The alcoves closest to the entryway are assigned to those nobles who've paid absolutely ridiculous sums to be allowed admittance, those closer to the dais were assigned to warriors of great repute - either the legends who've retired from the arena or current superstars of the arena which the club's owners deemed most likely to survive to retirement.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=S7-PB-43/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> + Hidden from view by handwoven woolen curtains, private alcoves line the walls of Valhalla, their ownership assigned like the long table based on the standings within the games - both currently and historically. Heraldic banners and shields tacked to the posts by each alcove feature the crest of the fighter or party that own it. The alcoves closest to the entryway are assigned to those nobles who've paid absolutely ridiculous sums to be allowed admittance, those closer to the dais were assigned to warriors of great repute - either the legends who've retired from the arena or current superstars of the arena which the club's owners deemed most likely to survive to retirement. <ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=S7-PB-43/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> − While some warriors see it as an escape from the tensions of the game, allowing them to relax and meet other warriors on equal footing, others are unable to let go of their rivalries, especially during the Grand Tournament.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=IoV-7/> + While some warriors see it as an escape from the tensions of the game, allowing them to relax and meet other warriors on equal footing, others are unable to let go of their rivalries, especially during the Grand Tournament. <ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=IoV-7/> ==References== ==References==
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| − | Located in [[Solaris City]]'s [[Silesia]] district, between Arnulf Street and Cosgrove Street | + | Located in [[Solaris City]]'s [[Silesia]] district, between Arnulf Street and Cosgrove Street<ref name=MWGS128-133>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', pp. 128-133 "Location Index"</ref>, '''Thor's Shieldhall''' is arguably one of the most famous - or infamous - bars among fans of the [[Solaris Games]] and the [[Inner Sphere]] alike, thanks to the ultra exclusive '''Valhalla Club''' it houses.<ref name=WEG-C5>''Warrior: En Garde'' Chapter 5</ref> <ref name=S7-PB-43>''Solaris VII: The Game World - Player Book'', p. 43 "Silesia - Entertainment - Thor's Shieldhall (S-28)"</ref><ref name=AoR-C16>''Assumption of Risk'' Chapter 16</ref><ref name=MWGtS7-74>''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p. 74 "A Brief History of Solaris VII - A Tour of Solaris City - Silesia -The Driveby"</ref><ref name=IoV-7>''Illusions of Victory'' Chapter 7</ref> |
==Thor's Shieldhall - Midgard== | ==Thor's Shieldhall - Midgard== | ||
| − | Situated near the Silesia-[[Cathay]] border, externally there is little hint of what lies within the nondescript and unsigned exterior of the warehouse like building, and unless someone knows what they are looking for it can be easy to miss the single smoked glass door entrance. Inside, after the cloakroom a short corridor leads to a short flight of stairs to the left. Here the | + | Situated near the Silesia-[[Cathay]] border, externally there is little hint of what lies within the nondescript and unsigned exterior of the warehouse like building, and unless someone knows what they are looking for it can be easy to miss the single smoked glass door entrance. Inside, after the cloakroom a short corridor leads to a short flight of stairs to the left. Here the doorman Roger sits, rationing access to both the so-called Midgard of the main bar and the exclusive Valhalla club above.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=IoV-7/> |
| − | Beyond this point, Thor's Shieldhall at first glance resembles any number of sports bars on Solaris, offering overpriced food and drink, be it rare and imported delicacies such as [[Kincha|Kincha fruit]] or [[Timbiqui Dark]] to the infamous [[PPC (beverage)|PPC]] that "real" [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] supposedly favor, the latest dancing crazes and ever-present [[holovid]] players showing the games. Open to the general public, Thor's Shieldhall rapidly fills nightly with lower ranked nobles slumming it as well as wide-eyed tourists, groupies and thrill-seekers all hoping to catch a glimpse of a leading lights of the Solaris Games.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=S7-PB-43/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> | + | Beyond this point, Thor's Shieldhall at first glance resembles any number of sports bars on Solaris, offering overpriced food and drink, be it rare and imported delicacies such as [[Kincha|Kincha fruit]] or [[Timbiqui Dark]] to the infamous [[PPC (beverage)|PPC]] that "real" [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] supposedly favor, the latest dancing crazes and ever-present [[holovid]] players showing the games. Open to the general public, Thor's Shieldhall rapidly fills nightly with lower ranked nobles slumming it as well as wide-eyed tourists, groupies and thrill-seekers all hoping to catch a glimpse of a leading lights of the Solaris Games. <ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=S7-PB-43/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> |
| − | Aside from its garish neon ambiance, Thor's Shieldhall is dominated by the U-shaped bar and dance floor of the main bar, beyond this a doorway leads to a bowl shaped auditorium where terrace sections below and above feature booths with clear views of dueling 'Mechs fighting in the huge holovid in the center of room. On the right rear wall opposite the main bar is a section of booths and tables intentionally kept dark. Here patrons engage in less savory means of relaxation, the coolers and venting above ensuring the smell of opium and [[Turin Leaf]] rarely lingers.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=IoV-7/> | + | Aside from its garish neon ambiance, Thor's Shieldhall is dominated by the U-shaped bar and dance floor of the main bar, beyond this a doorway leads to a bowl shaped auditorium where terrace sections below and above feature booths with clear views of dueling 'Mechs fighting in the huge holovid in the center of room. On the right rear wall opposite the main bar is a section of booths and tables intentionally kept dark. Here patrons engage in less savory means of relaxation, the coolers and venting above ensuring the smell of opium and [[Turin Leaf]] rarely lingers.<ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=IoV-7/> |
==Valhalla - The Hall of the Dead== | ==Valhalla - The Hall of the Dead== | ||
| − | Dedicated to the dueling elite - the top fifteen percent - Valhalla is intended to honor those few who keep the games running. Just who is allowed access is determined by the Thor's Shieldhall's doorman Roger, using a complex and arcane formula that only he reportedly understands, many patrons and visitors ensuring to tip him generously as a precaution. Nobles and the extremely wealthy, and even then only among the highest ranked nobility or wealthiest people in the entire Inner Sphere, can gain non-MechWarrior admittance to Valhalla, but never to the exclusion of the arena contestants and often will need extensive and heavy financial gratuities to Roger and the club to earn the right. Despite its exclusivity, Valhalla is often quite busy as patrons are allowed to bring a small number of guests with them, for lower ranked warriors such invites are often the only means they will be allowed entry.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=S7-PB-43/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> | + | Dedicated to the dueling elite - the top fifteen percent - Valhalla is intended to honor those few who keep the games running. Just who is allowed access is determined by the Thor's Shieldhall's doorman Roger, using a complex and arcane formula that only he reportedly understands, many patrons and visitors ensuring to tip him generously as a precaution. Nobles and the extremely wealthy, and even then only among the highest ranked nobility or wealthiest people in the entire Inner Sphere, can gain non-MechWarrior admittance to Valhalla, but never to the exclusion of the arena contestants and often will need extensive and heavy financial gratuities to Roger and the club to earn the right. Despite its exclusivity, Valhalla is often quite busy as patrons are allowed to bring a small number of guests with them, for lower ranked warriors such invites are often the only means they will be allowed entry.<ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=S7-PB-43/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> |
| − | Valhalla is located above Midgard. Patrons enter via the thick curtain in the darkened section to the rear of the club, walking up a pair of ramps that double back on themselves to a landing directly above the entrance of Midgard where Roger sits below. At | + | Valhalla is located above Midgard. Patrons enter via the thick curtain in the darkened section to the rear of the club, walking up a pair of ramps that double back on themselves to a landing effectively directly above the entrance of Midgard where Roger sits below. At a seemingly feature smoked glass wall, the patron seeking admittance stands on a pressure plate which triggers an red identiscan laser to wash over them while the security guard behind bullet proof glass verifies their identity, welcoming them to Valhalla and opening the center section of the glass wall. Patrons already within Valhalla have full view of those about to enter or of the security guards forcibly ejecting undesirables back down to Midgard via the one-way glass of the wall.<ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=IoV-7/> |
| − | In accord is its name, Valhalla is built as it was a Norse warrior's vision of paradise, giving it an anachronistic feel compared to high-tech glitz of Solaris City. | + | In accord is its name, Valhalla is built as it was a Norse warrior's vision of paradise, giving it an anachronistic feel compared to high-tech glitz of Solaris City. It's hall long and wide, Valhalla was entirely constructed from genuine and rare woods, the floor planks having a rough unfinished feel, the pillars holding up the tall roof showing notches from the axes used to fell them and remove the branches. The wall are decorated with the hides from animals from two dozen worlds across the Inner Sphere. Lighting is primarily provided by a large holographic bonfire in the center of the hall, supplemented by smaller holographic torches set into wall sconces. <ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=IoV-7/> |
| − | Valhalla is dominated by the long table and the matching benches, all built by hand from rough planks and running up the center of the room, breaking only for the bonfire. The seating positions at the long table are determined by the relative influence of current warriors in the games, the higher their standing and reputation, the closer to the head of the table they sit. Those | + | Valhalla is dominated by the long table and the matching benches, all built by hand from rough planks and running up the center of the room, breaking only for the bonfire. The seating positions at the long table are determined by the relative influence of current warriors in the games, the higher their standing and reputation, the closer to the head of the table they sit. Those non-warriors able to secure access to Valhalla are arrogated to the foot of the table. At the head of a long table is placed a dais with a number of high-backed chairs, including a throne in the place of honor in the middle where the reigning Champion sits with his party around him. During the Grand Tournament, the defending Champion will sit at the right hand of the empty throne until such time they are victorious or a new Champion crowned. <ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=IoV-7/> |
| − | Hidden from view by handwoven woolen curtains, private alcoves line the walls of Valhalla, their ownership assigned like the long table based on the standings within the games - both currently and historically. Heraldic banners and shields tacked to the posts by each alcove feature the crest of the fighter or party that own it. The alcoves closest to the entryway are assigned to those nobles who've paid absolutely ridiculous sums to be allowed admittance, those closer to the dais were assigned to warriors of great repute - either the legends who've retired from the arena or current superstars of the arena which the club's owners deemed most likely to survive to retirement.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=S7-PB-43/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> | + | Hidden from view by handwoven woolen curtains, private alcoves line the walls of Valhalla, their ownership assigned like the long table based on the standings within the games - both currently and historically. Heraldic banners and shields tacked to the posts by each alcove feature the crest of the fighter or party that own it. The alcoves closest to the entryway are assigned to those nobles who've paid absolutely ridiculous sums to be allowed admittance, those closer to the dais were assigned to warriors of great repute - either the legends who've retired from the arena or current superstars of the arena which the club's owners deemed most likely to survive to retirement. <ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=S7-PB-43/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=MWGtS7-74/><ref name=IoV-7/> |
| − | While some warriors see it as an escape from the tensions of the game, allowing them to relax and meet other warriors on equal footing, others are unable to let go of their rivalries, especially during the Grand Tournament.<ref name=WEG-C5/><ref name=AoR-C16/><ref name=IoV-7/> | + | While some warriors see it as an escape from the tensions of the game, allowing them to relax and meet other warriors on equal footing, others are unable to let go of their rivalries, especially during the Grand Tournament. <ref name=WEG-C5/> <ref name=AoR-C16/> <ref name=IoV-7/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||