Chinatown

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Yule District

The first sign of the cultural influence of the area is a change in architecture; many roofs and storefronts take on a distinctly East-Asian feel. The festive vermillion hue is stained upon maple storefront pillars and the overhangs have a matching red clay tiling that shows vividly through, despite the grime and wear of urban life. Likewise signs and waving banners in the area do not favor English, there are as many in the shared Kanji/Hansa alphabet of Japan and China as any with romanji characters. Other alphabets vary through the signage just as prominently, they are simply in a smaller minority. The squat two story building of the Apothecary is representative of the non-uniformity of the buildings that crowd the 'Chinatown' streets.

Restaurants in the area offer everything from Sushi to 'Japanese' Hibachi style steak houses, but there are other East Asian cuisine represented as well, such as Pho stands on wheels and Korean barbecue stalls. The scents of food are absolutely everywhere, as are lines of laundry hanging like colorful banners between apartments above. The cultural center acts as a pulse for the community, and its pell-mell of architecture speaks to the identity of said community in a mixture of East versus West that blends like scarlet clouds against a brilliant sunrise.

Places

• Hidden Wisdom - A bookstore that has been around for the past thirty odd years under the ownership of Ceon Rong.
• House of the Rising Sun - A 60's retro seedy hotel, is known place for prostitution and drug use.
• Xi Wangmu Cemetery - The first and only Chinese/Asian cemetery built in Chinatown, Historic Landmark.
• Li Wong Tenements - A low income (Resources 1) Tenement.
• Pink Cinema - A Pink Building that is an Asian Theater/Cinema House.
• Tiengong Restaurant - (Start)
• Ukiyo Sushi Bar - Sushi bar

Laws of Chinatown

Below are the laws that have been put down by the Leader of the Kuei-jin of Chinatown for any Western Kindred who set foot in their territory.

Hospitality
We extend a welcome to those who come not from the Middle Kingdoms and offer the grounds of Chinatown as a place to experience and explore, we will not seek to cause issues with those who enter our grounds so long as those entering ours do not bring, start or cause a problem with us or others within our boarders.

Neutrality
We care not for the war of the factions within the Western Kindred, in this, the domain of Chinatown is neutral ground. Any who come here are seen as equals, and seen as what they are, not for the faction they represent. We do not wish the conflict of others to darken our homes when we have our own worries and conflicts to address. In this, should any come into our domain, any hate, discontent, malcontent, and such are left at the boarders.

Sustenance
Though we offer Hospitality, we do not give the life or essence of its people to those not of our court or domicile. The blood and essence of the people are to remain untouched less the most enlightened Head of the Autumn Lotus Court gives permission for such. Now, this does not limit individuals from giving of their own Herd to their guests, but that is based on individual relations with those guests and the residence of the court.

Masquerade
Though we allow the various factions within our territory, this does not mean they are allowed to expose the people of Chinatown to the truth of the supernatural. Though our people are still very connected to the Spiritual, despite the decline of the world, it does not mean it should be open and blatant. Do not call into question the reality of this dark, decayed world to the living.

Any laws that are presented here that are broken shall be dealt with accordingly. We strive to make sure our domain is in balance and those who disrupt such will suffer for it. So please, do not force our hand and we will treat you with dignity and respect, so long as its given in return.