Swirling Bathhouse

Overview

On the edge of the Garden District, one of the few places that Polonians and Riding Folk interact. Separate baths for men and women. The bathhouse also does good work trying to sell dresses and makeup to women, although not as over the top as the merchandise as the Lord and Lady's Clothier. Haelaeya is great for gossip and flirting and loves to talk, telling secrets for which she only leaves out a few of the details to preserve the anonymity of her patrons.

About halfway to the western wall of the city, along Devil's street, is a small and expensive establishment known as the Swirling Bathhouse. Surrounded by a stone wall with a single iron gate, and protected by guards dressed in black livery, it has a reputation for strong defense and safe lodging. Unlike most guards in Highbridge, the ones protecting the Bathhouse are not Legionnaires. The Bathhouse is also known for its discretion, and those that can afford it house wives, daughters, or mistresses here for protection, anonymity, and finery. The Bathhouse provides many amenities, from fine meals to comfortable accommodations, and also keeps a seamstress on staff who can mend or launder clothing, or create a new ensemble for a good price. In addition to the inn proper, The Swirling Bathhouse has its own stable, and even a fountain in the courtyard.