[Location]Nature's Nurture

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Resting upon one of the strong platforms that make up the six Inner Petals, is what appears to be a village of homes made from whitewood. They are all single or two story with open windows. This is the Medical Petal and is nestled between two residential districts and has direct access to the Temple of Caiyha in the center of the city. The platform is made of sheets of wood carved from fallen trees and branches, resting upon an intricately made weave of massive branches and woody vines. The sheets of wood are held together by a type of glue made from the honey in the area. The wood for the buildings is held together by amazing woodworking skills, without the use of nails or metal. The wood is bleached white by being coated with a plant resin from a bush on the forest floor, then left in the sun for many months. The central building on the platform is two stories tall and appears like a longhouse. Upon entering, one would find a desk staffed by one of the many assistants. Depending on the state of the injury or sickness would determine where the patient would be delivered. The first floor of the main building is sixteen rooms long and two rooms wide, for a total of thirty-two rooms. The sixteen rooms to the left of the desk is for minor injuries and sicknesses such as food poisoning, broken bones, and the like. To the right of the desk is the emergency ward for life threatening wounds and illnesses. The rooms are constantly kept clean and are not too big, if the patient isn't a Jamoura. You are provided with a Slugsuckle silk mattress on a raised wooden bed. All rooms have windows for additional light and fresh air, and come with firefly lanterns when it grows dark. There's a wash basin and shelving with spare pillows and silk linens. There are two stairs located at the end of each hall leading upstairs to the medical library and study. Up here, one would find a true rarity in The Spires in the form of glass paned windows in the high vaulted ceiling, a gift from a traveling Inarta glass blower, that allow sunlight to stream directly down upon the many study tables. There are many shelves of books and scrolls covering everything from medicine and herbalism, to veterinary work and dentistry. Most works here are written by the Jamoura themselves, so as to help increase their collective knowledge. One can come here to study if hired on as an assistant, or will work for free as a full time student. Inquire at the front desk for a job. All prices and services are determined based on what's needed. The building was destroyed during the Djed Storm of 512 AV. S'Vanka and Hethe, with the help of several others managed to rebuild it in a manner very similar to the older one.   SVanka Name: S'Vanka Race: Konti DoB: Fall 67, 476 AV PoB: Mura Title: Healer Skills: Medicine 65, Cooking 52, Philtering 48, Drawing 43, Herbalism 35 Gnosis: 2 Marks of Rak'keli S'Vanka was both Hethe's first patient and his first employee. She was traveling through Taldera on The Call. She was seeking out Spires, after hearing they had been working on a medical center. She wanted to bring her many years of knowledge and experience to the Jamoura, to help them reach a proper medical standard. She had nearly reached the Winding Way, the entrance to Spires, when she was attacked by a small pack of wolves led by a dire wolf. She was unaware of the unspoken rule of Spires to allow nature take it's course until one reaches the stairs. So The Hahk'Shatara did what they do best, they watched as she was attacked. She was aware of The Hahk'Shatara watching her and believed to be forbidden from the city. She managed to wound the smaller wolves but had suffered many claw slashes and bite punctures. However she was exhausted, and was in no condition to fend off the Dire Wolf. However, she refused to resign to her fate. The wolf wore her down until she was no longer able to hold her suvai, unable to stand. As the wolf lunged for the killing bite, it's jaws snapped loudly on open air. She felt herself being carried up and away and thought one of the gods was claiming her. She eventually felt herself waking up in a white room, laid out on a bed of unimaginable softness. She noticed her various injuries had been bandaged and she could smell the strength of what she suspected was a poultice used to prevent infection. She looked around her room and saw a large Jamoura asleep in the corner, next to a small table of herbs, mortar and pestle, and bandages. She somehow knew that not only had this Jamoura treated her, but was also responsible for her rescue. She opened the bandages and inspected his work. His bandaging could've used some fine tuning but his herbal work was way beyond her own. She considered using her marks of Rak'Keli to heal her wounds, but decided to keep them, in remembrance of the one she was about to dedicate her life. When he awoke, she thanked him profusely then insisted he take her on as his assistant. He gladly accepted. Her many years in medicine allowed her to heal beyond Hethe's abilities, and in true emergencies would resort to her secondary mark of Healing. However, Hethe's herbal knowledge and vast stores of memory allowed him to keep apace to her. She teaches Hethe primarily, who then passes his knowledge onto others as well as documents it. There are rumors that the two are lovers, but this is unfounded and unheard of among the Jamoura. However, the two are constantly stealing glances with each other. S'Vanka can often be found in the emergency ward or working with Hethe.   Hethe Name: Hethe Race: Jamoura DoB: Winter 23, 157 AV PoB: The Spires Title: Doctor Skills: Herbalism 68, Staff 55, Teaching 48, Writing 44, Medicine 38 Hethe is a middle aged Jamoura, at 354 years old. He was apprenticed to a Jamoura who died about a century earlier from flu like illness. Under his tutelage, Hethe learned the basics of herbalism and medicine. When his master died, Hethe realized the need for a proper medical facility. And in the year 261 AV, work on Nature's Nurture began. Many Jamoura assisted in the construction of the facility, one of the largest buildings in the town. Hethe then began delving deep into the arts of herbs and medicine. He started off as the only member of the center. As his skills progressed, his treatments improving, more Jamoura began to start seeking the teachings of Hethe. He taught many Jamoura how to work with herbs and how to heal basics from minor scratches to breaks. Much of his time now is devoted to teaching, however his abilities in herbalism often require him to become involved in more severe patients. He is not picky in who he teaches, but they must have a deep level of patience. It is not uncommon of him to have a student read his entire library of books and scrolls before considering them for the position. He is often found writing new books or out in the wilderness collecting herbs   Employment And Training Positions Available Herbalist = 6gm/day Doctor = 8gm/day Healer = 7-12gm/day Philterer = 7gm/day Doctor's Assistant = 2-3gm/day Clerk = 3gm/day Training Available Medicine Herbalism Philtering First Aid Moderator's Note: All hiring is handled by moderators, everything else is self moderated. *Some credit to Secret.