Location [Lakeshore] The Ravokian Baths

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x x The Ravokian . Baths With the discovery of hot springs located two miles east of the Lakeshore Outpost, a bath structure, with three baths was quickly established for those who wished to travel to the Lakeshore and cleanse themselves. A popular venue for men and women alike, many come purely for the opportunity to socialise in an informal setting, and relax and watch away the stresses that come from domestic and professional life. Because of the time it takes to get from the city proper to the lake shore, it is not uncommon for citizens to make a day of travelling down to the Baths and remaining there for a number of hours. More often than not, all three baths will be used by all visitors. As well as the baths, there is a large area for exercise, three quarters of which is not covered by the expansive roof. There are also a number of slaves and free girls who are there to offer their services as masseuses, which is also something visitors tend to invest in. Due to the very nature of the baths, visitors are segregated over different days. Female visitors are welcomed every third day, where men are invited to bathe for two thirds of each season. Upon arrival, all guests will pay for entry to use the three baths and will undress, where their clothes will be given to a slave for storage until they leave: this isn't a place for the preservation of modesty. The baths is not encased in a traditional building, as many might expect, instead, a roof had been constructed over the top, with chest-high, thick walls running around the outside of the compound. There is one entrance to the Baths, which is little more than a gap in the outer wall, whilst thin, thigh-high walls separate different sections of the baths. Each of the baths are not build at natural ground level, instead, they have been dug out of the ground in large rectangles, and artificially reinforced to prevent filth from entering with the clean water. There are three baths in the facility. The first, the largest, is the Cold Bath, which can contain up to sixty adults at a time, is located closest to the entrance, and is often the first port of call. The water comes direct from a Lake Ravok, and reflects the temperature of the water from the lake, which varies at different points in the year. The second is the Warm Bath, which is behind the cold bath. It is relatively smaller, and can accommodate approximately 35 people at any one time. The final bath the Hot Bath, rests directly over the hot springs in the ground beneath, and gains it's heat from the water from those springs. This bath is situated to the left of the Warm Bath and can hold up to 25 people, being only a little smaller that it's neighbour. There are a number of masseuses, male and female, freeborn and slave, who offer their services daily. They operate in one of the seven small rooms dotted around the three Baths. Each room is designed similarly to the rest of the baths, and contains a constantly fully-stocked masseuse's kit and a cotton-covered bed of straw for the guest to rest on. Often, one room will always be kept prepared for the more wealthy of patrons, as will the most senior masseuse. Situated in the corner is a small storage room, where non-perishable food is kept. This food can be served to the visitors who wish to stay all day. Some of it might have previously been cooked but all of it is served cold, and may not be eaten in the baths. Drinks are also not to be had in the baths.   Prices Use of Three Baths (Citizen): 5gm Use of Three Baths (Non-Citizen): 7gm Use of Exercise Area: 2gm Simple Massage: 2gm Luxury Massage: 5gm Exotic Massage: 6gm Meal (Poor): 2sm Meal (Common): 5sm Mug of Ale: 4cm Pitcher of Wine: 2sm [Prices are cumulative, i.e. you must pay for the baths and for anything else on top.]   Tusilia Rafe Name: Tusilia Rafe Race: Human DoB and Age: Summer 82nd, 481AV; 33 years old Title: Owner of The Ravokian Baths Skills: Leadership - 32 Massage - 61 Organisation - 43 Negotiation - 14 Writing - 21 As the great-niece of the previous owner, one might say that working in the baths is a family trait. Tusilia's great-uncle retired a little over a year ago, leaving the middle-aged Ravokian with little experience to handle the facility effectively. For the first season, the Baths lost much of the money it had, due to her poor management, but she was able to turn it around and now the Baths are as successful as ever. Constantly moving with the times, Tusilia also began to employ free workers, rather than only keeping the slaves that had been left with the facility. This decision brought new talent and knowledge to the Baths, and the workers were able to train up the out-of-touch slaves, which further boosted popularity. A relatively quiet woman, Tusilia is quite happy to leave the general running to her inferiors, and she can most often be found in the hands-on role of massaging various clients. Though not particularly young, nor easy on the eye, she has a talent for the art, and is a favourite among men and women alike. Moderator's Note: This location requires no moderation.