Introducing Babkha

Welcome to the Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars, a community of individuals brought together in friendship and alcoholism. United in appearance by our unique trademark, the off-kilter Fez, and united in spirit by our satirical take on villainy and orientalism, we are a friendly society providing a brotherhood of gentlemen-roguery (f/m) worldwide. Consequently it is our goal to ensure that anywhere in the world where there is a Babkhan Blackfriar, there must be a suitable venue for the imbibition of alcohol which meets the Order's high standards.

The Internet has allowed a network of people across vast geographic areas to develop, but the true soul of Babkha is in those people, wherever they are, and whatever their tipple. The Order is open to anyone who believes in the three pillars of the Rastakhiz: Alcohol, Ortientalism, and Villainy. The bright future of the Order lies in the strength of these three principles.

What are the Babkhan Blackfriars?

The origins of the Order lay in a now-defunct state simulation called the Kingdom of Babkha, which emulated the Persian Empire of antiquity. However, as time progressed, it became clear that Babkha as a community had outgrown this concept and developed into the Order as it now is. This was affirmed at the Blackfriars public house in Blackfriars, London, which has become the world lodge and Headquarters of the Order, hence the term 'Babkhan Blackfriar'. Some of the traditions that make the Order unique developed during the time of state simulation, which will explain certain idiosyncratic titles and customs that belong to our community.

While the Blackfriars was built on the site of the priory of the Dominician order, closed in 1538 by Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, neither the Order (nor the pub you will be pleased to hear) have any connection to the religious order from which it derives its name or any other religion. Due to the nature of the Order, religion is not at all a consideration with regard to membership.

To find out more about the Babkhan Blackfriars, please take some time to visit our forums and interact with our people there. If you feel like you can make a contribution to our community or would like to enjoy its benefits, join Babkha by applying for membership.