The Bathhouse of Vicentia
Getting an Audience with the Earl of Vicentia
or One of the Cities' Nobility is not as difficult as one thinks
if you know when they like to take a bath.
or One of the Cities' Nobility is not as difficult as one thinks
if you know when they like to take a bath.
~ Aranis Silverwood Bard & Courtier
The Bathhouse of Vicentia is one of the city's treasured structures. The Bathhouse is more than just a place for sanitation and bathing it is a social gathering place, a place of relaxation, and healing. The Bathhouse is also known to be a place of frivolity, trysts of pleasure, infidelity, prostitution, and downright debauchery have taken place. This Bathhouse is open to all who have the coin and often where the various social classes comingle and participate in social activities and games involving the Bathhouse's waters. The Bathhouse was one of the earliest established buildings after much of the limestone rock had been quarried for other surrounding structures. The Bathhouse of Vicentia sits at the bottom of some low-lying limestone cliffs just outside the Cities Harbor Wall. Hot underground spring waters bubble up and supply the Bathhouse's Inner Pools with warm mineral spring water. The springwater bubbles out and mixes with Tidal Sea water for several comfortable shoreside pools carved into the Limestone rock. In the Northern Courtyard of the Bathhouse, there is a laundry House nearby several tables for gathering and Socialization, and a limestone waterslide where children are often seen playing and sliding down the limestone rock into the sea. It is said that a bathhouse besides being a place of relaxation, fun, and enjoyment is where many important relationships and Deals have Begun or Ended. Everything from Secret Meetings, Affairs, Meetings of the Mind, Business Deals, and Alliances have been stuck up or torn apart. The Term "If walls could talk" Most certainly applies to the Bathouse of Vicentia.
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Purpose / Function
The Vicentia Bathhouse was originally a small community bathing area converted from a limestone quarry when stone cutters stumbled onto a mineral hot spring. The spring emptied into natural limestone tidal pools that were later formed to make the original bathhouse. Over the Centuries the Hot springs have been expanded on the old quarry site to encompass Fresh Hot springs, and the Original Brackish Tidal Pools, and a Laundry Area.
Zalarin the Bright an Artisan Mage and master Engineer with a knack for the Whimsical loved the bathhouse. So much So in 2655 he built the bronze water slide as a gift for his enjoyed years of patronage. Zalarin used to see the children play at the beachside while their mothers often tried to make coins at the laundry fountains.
The Vicentia bathhouse is one of the several wonders of this bright, innovative city and is often a community gathering place. Lords and ladies to common folk can be seen here as well as Women and Men practicing the oldest profession of prostitution.
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Sensory & Appearance
The Smell Warm Mineral Spring Water often Accompanied by scents like lavender, Sandalwood, or Pechuli Oil prevails over your senses. The Building allows natural light to come in from openings in the Roof so by day it is lit by the sun and shadows dance on the bath waters while at night the moonlight and stars shine above accompanied by candle or lantern light.
Towards the Coastal Tidal bathing pools, you can hear the gentle sound of the sea accompanied by the sounds of Children playing or Seagulls overhead with people relaxing and chatting in the warm taidal bathing pools.
Alterations
The Bathhouse was upgraded in 2591 to include the Tresh Mineral Hot spring baths.
Architecture
The Building is made of Limestone with Large Exterior Pillars. Brilliant Blue Clay Tiles Line the roof with openings to allow natural sunlight or moonlight into the interior Bathing chambers. Several Bathing Pools some filled with hot Mineral Water others Mixed MIneral Water with Tidal Ocean Waters.
History
The Vicentia Bathhouse is a Historical site, and Almost as old as the City itself.
Tourism
This is a popular tourist site for Road and Sea worth Travelers, Dignitaries, and Nobility. Those seeking a wonderful bath and perhaps a little more like a massage or something of the Erotic nature. Citizens of Vicentia often come here to do their Laundry, or take a weekly bath or spend some downtime with family or get away from family, and perhaps have a little tryst.
Founding Date
2573
Type
Bathhouse
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