[Location] Amethyst Baths

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Amethyst Baths The ornate baths of Denval span back to pre-Valterrian history, with no exact date of origin known. They sustained major damage in the divine cataclysm, but through donations from the more generous citizens of Denval, they have been rebuilt to their former glory. Known as the warriors' rest, all manner of craftsmen and fighters use the baths in which to relax. The large rectangular building is divided into three major functioning rooms, two of which house the baths: the hot tepidarium, and the cold frigidarium. These are open rooms, exposed to the sky and air, adding to the pure atmosphere. The third room is the laconium, a smaller, enclosed room welcome to all citizens. Large amounts of steam are generated through copious use of fire and water, hypocaust braziers are burned beneath large pots of water, the same system that keeps the baths warm. Visitors sit in the laconium sharing sweat and gossip. There are two other locations in the Baths, the atrium (an open air courtyard situated in the centre of the Baths. Three stone benches encircle a hundred year old tree. Visitors often sit out here following a period of time in the laconium) and the apodyterium (the small complex of changing rooms, and cubicles designed for massage and anointment with perfumes). The baths are known as a key meeting place in Denval, and in recent years, they have become a popular spot for the small city's youth. Visually, the baths are steeped in ancient architecture. From the front, citizens will notice the two pillars either side of the door, and striking figurehead of the radiant Goddess Priskill, watching the patrons pass through the entrance. Situated near to the Opal Clinic, the baths overlook Denval town proper. NPC : Elaina Massage Expert Herbalism Expert Perfumery Expert Dagger Expert Rhetoric Competent Swimming Competent Languages: Denvali, Common Born in 468 AV, Elaina is a caring woman who keeps the baths and steam room clean and tidy. Though she has help from volunteers and a small staff of cleaners, she works twelve hour days, every day. A trained masseur, she can give expert relaxation sessions to the Baths patrons. She has a strong sense of preserving the old Denval, lost to the Valterrian, and is trained in the dagger to protect that cause at all costs. Having lived in Denval all her life, and lacking any living family, she has devoted her time to the baths. In Denval, she is known for her kindness, and hard working ethics. Hailing from the Temple of Nikali, she has a strong sense of empathy and how to treat her customers well. Her good nature ensures the popularity of the Baths through future generations. Services Price Entrance 1 silver Fragrant soap 1 silver Towel 2 silver Massage 3 silver Moderator's Note: Players may use this location without a moderator, though moderation is available upon request. Please PM Paragon with questions.