The White Marble Baths
An sprawling and opulent complex dedicated to the physical and social refreshment of the city's elite. The floors are crafted from polished ivory-colored stone, while the walls are adorned with frescoes depicting the triumphs of ancient heroes. Steam rises gracefully from a dozen different basins, each maintained at a precise temperature by alchemical means. The air is thick with the scent of imported jasmine, cedarwood, and expensive oils.
The White Marble Baths
The atmosphere is one of hushed luxury and calculated relaxation. The soft padding of bare feet on stone and the gentle trickle of water are the only consistent sounds, making the facility a prime location for the quiet exchange of political secrets.
An sprawling and opulent complex dedicated to the physical and social refreshment of the city's elite. The floors are crafted from polished ivory-colored stone, while the walls are adorned with frescoes depicting the triumphs of ancient heroes. Steam rises gracefully from a dozen different basins, each maintained at a precise temperature by alchemical means. The air is thick with the scent of imported jasmine, cedarwood, and expensive oils.
Discerning, impeccably polite, and possesses a memory that forgets absolutely nothing. She views her clients as fragile glass sculptures that require constant maintenance.
History
Therapeutic Services
For a significant fee, patrons can access alchemical wraps and magical exfoliations. At party level 5, characters can pay 50 gold pieces for a Deep Tissue Restoration which grants the effects of a Lesser Restoration spell and 1d8+5 temporary hit points for the next 24 hours.
Security and Conduct
All weapons and armor must be surrendered at the entrance and stored in magically locked lead-lined chests. The bathhouse employs four level 5 fighters serving as wardens, dressed in simple silk robes but armed with concealed saps and stunning fist techniques to deal with any rowdy patrons.
The Membership Tiers
Access to the main pools costs 5 gold pieces per day. However, the Inner Circle wing requires a seasonal membership of 500 gold pieces. Members of the Inner Circle gain access to the private steam tunnels and the council chambers, where the city's most important legislative votes are often decided before they ever reach the parliament floor.
Denizens
Discerning, impeccably polite, and possesses a memory that forgets absolutely nothing. She views her clients as fragile glass sculptures that require constant maintenance.
A retired monk of the Lily Path whose hands are capable of soothing the deepest muscle aches or, if necessary, paralyzing an assassin with a single touch.
A half-elf who manages the towel and oil rotations. He is a master of appearing only when needed and fading into the shadows when sensitive topics are broached.
Rumors & Plot Hooks
- 1.It is said that the Duke's signet ring was lost in the cold plunge pool and never recovered.
- 2.The water in the Sovereign Suite is rumored to be piped directly from the Plane of Water, granting those who soak in it an extra year of life.
- 3.Some believe that Julianne Valerius is a high-ranking member of the regional spy network, using the bathhouse as a massive information hub.
Classified Entry
Beneath the pristine marble floors lies a high-security boiler room where a bound Large Fire Elemental provides the heat for the entire complex. The binding circles are beginning to show signs of wear, a fact the owner is desperately trying to hide from the city's inspectors.
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