Blooming Oak
From Changeling Venue
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Blooming Oak Now
Blooming Oak has worn more than one face in its time, but always with the same mission: To help those who need help by providing stability and hope for the future. In the mid-1970's, the program was reestablished as a free clinic and drug rehabilitation program for any in need. They will accept all who come through the doors with minimal questions asked.
Previous incarnations of Blooming Oak have always provided services to the less desirable or those who are truly in need.
The History
Blooming Oak was established during the Civil War as a medical clinic for wounded Northern Soldiers, though the doctors took their Oath very seriously, healing any who stumbled in. Under the floorboards of the busy clinic lie a stop on the Underground Railroad, often one of the last ones before the freed slaves began making their own way in life.
One of those who found his way into Blooming Oak was a Changeling who had recently freed himself from Arcadia, only to find himself back in captivity in a divided country. He turned down the option of complete freedom and dedicated his life to helping others escape, eventually taking over Blooming Oak and assisting others. The only name that has survived the often oral history of the Changelings is Oak. The chain of stories has changed and the truth of his deeds is lost to history, however the basic premise remains - it is Oak who made the medical clinic a safe place for Changelings and it is he who took control once the war had passed.
This is the first confirmed owner, however a rumor has circulated the DC Changelings for years that the first true founder was the creator of the District's layout, Pierre Charles L'Enfant. Some dismiss this as silly rumor, but the story continues on, growing and waning as decades pass.
Staff and Contributors
Many people work to make Blooming Oak work, both to the humans and to the Changelings. Their contributions vary in style and amount, but are all appreciated equally.
- C.J. and Mirror - Current Owners of Blooming Oak
- Charlie "Kia" Case - Security and occasional activity planner
- Lalita Das and Manjunatha "Manju" Das - Major Financial Contributors
Associations
Blooming Oak is a member of The Innkeepers.
Services Offered
- Medical: From mortal healing methods to Contracts, Inns that offer Medical Services are prepared to help the injured and sick. Types of medical services vary from basic first aid to long term treatment to surgery.
- Legal: Even Changelings needs mortal legal aide. Inns that offer Legal Services have connections in the legal community that will help the Changelings in a variety of legal matters.
- Adjustment and Adaptation: Classes and assistance on adjusting to the world and learning how to function with a mortal cover. Details vary greatly depending on the Inn and the needs of the individual.
- Food: The Inn offers either regular meals or some sort of in house sustenance to fulfill basic needs.
- New Identity: Someone in the Inn, or associated with it, can help establish a new mortal identity for the Changeling.
- Placement: Many Inns offer assistance finding permanent housing or employment outside of the Inn's walls.
OOC Information
For connections to Blooming Oak, contact KG.
Blooming Oak falls under The Diamond Path VSS.
