Hidden within Steelwatch’s maze of streets, The Clockwork Lounge exists as a whispered secret among the city’s elite, if you can call them that. Behind an unremarkable door marked only by a subtle brass gear pattern, this exclusive sanctuary offers respite from the harsh reality of life in Thaloria. Entry requires both knowledge and invitation—a special knock pattern and a unique brass gear token that catches the light in ways impossible to forge.
Inside, the industrial grit of Steelwatch transforms into unexpected elegance, where salvaged luxury meets mechanical ingenuity. Polished brass fixtures and restored wood paneling create warm, intimate spaces, while carefully maintained velvet curtains partition private alcoves. The lounge’s crown jewel is its mechanical orchestra, an intricate assembly of salvaged music boxes and custom-built instruments that fill the air with everything from sultry jazz to desert blues. It serves as a backup to beautiful vocals by Steelwatch’s local musicians.
Behind the salvaged mahogany bar, an elaborate system of brass pipes and glass vessels delivers precisely measured spirits from hidden reservoirs, serving both classic cocktails and innovative drinks incorporating rare desert ingredients. Here, airship captains share quiet words with local power brokers, while merchants and artisans mix with mysterious strangers, all under the watchful eyes of mechanical birds perched overhead—their gemstone gazes ensuring this remains a neutral ground where even rivals can share a respectful nod.
