Jezebel's

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[[File:Jezebels vn.png|thumb|Jezebel's Billard Hall from The Binding of Oathkeeper. ]]
{{Quotation|[[Infernus]]|You should stop by Jezebel's sometime. If you like people watching, you'll see all types there. }}Jezebel's is a sketchy yet popular bar located in New York.

== Summary ==
Jezebel's is an old church renovated into a billiard's hall and bar. The place is run by a man named [[Minor characters|Hank]] and tended to by {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}, who doubles as the bar's bouncer.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Generic Kill Voice Lines|voice line]]: ''"There's a reason they don't need a bouncer when I'm tendin' bar."''</ref>

Jezebel's is described in The New York Oracle as a place where people can bet their souls over a game of pool.<ref name=":0">[[The New York Oracle|Newscaster's headline 14]]: ''"Are you willing to put your soul on the line over a simple game of pool? Read about the fearless men and women who risk it all at Jezebel's Billiards Hall today!"''</ref>

Shortly before the events of the game take place, Jezebel's is under threat of getting shut down by the Alchemy Bureau due to a large number of infractions, including gambling souls without a licence, distributing souls from Ixia without a permit, and not having the Hex & Alchemy Bureau authorise a ward at the bar's entrance. Infernus and Hank are given 2 weeks to resolve the infractions.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?t=415 Chapter 3B]</ref>

=== Hank ===
[[File:Hank Visual.png|thumb|211x211px|Hank]]
Hank is a portly, middle-aged man who owns Jezebel's.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (post-game ping): ''"Next round's on me! Well... It's on Hank, technically... But you get the idea."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Infernus): ''"You ruined many lives, Infernus. Do you really think that saving Hank’s bar will make up for the harm you caused?"''</ref> He's worried about the bar's infractions and is willing to "make a deal with the devil himself" in order to save his bar.<ref name=":1">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Lady Geist|number=2|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=How is Hank?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=He's nervous. The bar's not pulling in what it used to, and he's got a bunch of issues with the Alchemy Bureau.|hero_quote3=Lady Geist|quote3=Anything I can do to help?}}</ref><ref name=":2">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5e - (Unnamed Chapter)|The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 5e]]</ref>

The threat of Jezebel's being shut down and what it means for Hank is why Infernus is participating in the ritual.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]]: ''"This is for you, Hank."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Select|voice line]]: ''"Sometimes, you gotta go to extremes to help your friends."''</ref> Since Infernus doesn't want Hank to worry about him, he hasn't told Hank about his involvement with the ritual.<ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Celeste|number=3}}</ref>

Infernus mentions that Hank "saved his life".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Victor|number=2|hero_quote1=Victor|quote1=You're putting your life in danger over real estate?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Hank saved my life. Least I can do is save his business.}}</ref> The implication seems to be that Hank helped Infernus move on from his criminal youth and turn over a new leaf as a bartender.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Graves|number=3|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Look. When I was around your age, I needed help. And someone gave it to me. It changed my life. And I just wanted you to know that I'm willing to pay it forward.}}</ref>

Hank is also implied to be friends with {{PageRef|name=Celeste}},<ref name=":3" /> {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}},<ref name=":2" /> and {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}}.<ref name=":4">[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus and Mo & Krill conversation 3]] - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"How's Hank doing? I heard the bar is going through a... transitional period."'' - {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"He's nervous. But Jezebel's' an institution. We won't let it close without a fight."'' - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"If there's anything we can do, let us know."''</ref>

In one pathway in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']], Lady Geist pawns off Oathkeeper to Hank on the promise of getting Hank the resources needed to save Jezebel's.<ref name=":2" />

== Gallery ==
<small>All images are from [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']].</small><gallery>
File:Jezebels - backroom.png|Jezebel's Backroom
File:Jezebels - bar-min.png|Jezebel's Bar
File:Jezebels - booth-min.png|Booth on the second floor
File:Jezebels - biliards-min.png|Biliard's table
</gallery>

== Trivia ==

* The full name of Jezebel's seems to be "Jezebel's Billard Hall".<ref name=":0" />
* {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} descibes Jezebel's as "too fancy".<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|McGinnis and Infernus Conversation 1]] - {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}: ''"Nah, Jezebel's not my scene. Too fancy."''</ref>
* The characters that currently frequent Jezebel's include but aren't limited to {{HeroIcon|Abrams}},<ref>{{HeroIcon|Abrams}} in-game [[Abrams/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|voice line]]: ''"Hope I didn't kill my bartender for nothing."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}},<ref>{{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]]: ''"See you at the bar later?"''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}},<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Lady Geist & Infernus Conversation 1]] - {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}: ''"I'm assuming there will be a celebration at Jezebel's after we win?"''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Lash}},<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Lash/Quotes#Ally Heroes|voice line]]: ''"Don't die before you close your tab, Lash."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}},<ref>{{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]]: ''"Mmm, he made good drinks, too."''</ref>, {{PageRef|name=Pocket}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Pocket}}'s in-game [[Pocket/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"Guess I won't be having that drink later."''</ref> the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Infernus buys T4 item): ''"Fern! Catch you at Jezebel’s later?"''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Shiv}},<ref>{{HeroIcon|Shiv}} in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]]: ''"Good bartender. Bad fighter."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Silver}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"I'll be sure to tip well later."''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Wraith}} in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]]: ''"Shame. He was a hell of a bartender."''</ref> Infernus has invited {{HeroIcon|Holliday}},<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Holliday & Infernus Conversation 2]] - {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}: ''"How about when this is over, we have a chat at the bar?"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=McGinnis}},<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus & McGinnis Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"You wanna swing by the bar afterwards to celebrate?"''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}}<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus & Viscous Conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"You should stop by Jezebel's sometime. If you like people watching, you'll see all types there."''</ref> to Jezebel's in their conversations. {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} also goes to Jezebel's,<ref>{{HeroIcon|Vyper}} in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Slither|voice line]]: ''"Slide in, pop-pop, hit Jezebel's up for an overpriced Manhattan to celebrate."''</ref> even though she's been barred.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"There's a reason that lady's not allowed in Jezebel's."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Mina}} once went to Jezebel's on her 16th birthday, but was carded by Infernus.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"That's for carding me on my 16th birthday."''</ref>
** {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} and {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}} offer to help prevent Jezebel's from closing.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" />
* {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} asks Infernus why the bar isn't called "Hank's" instead of Jezebel's. Infernus answers that it's a long story.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=2}}</ref>
* During the festive season, Jezebel's has a promotion of a free cup of hot chocolate for every game of pool.<ref>[[The New York Oracle|Newscaster's seasonal headline 16]]: ''"This Thurday, Jezebel's billiard hall is offering free hot chocolate with every game of pool!"''</ref>

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