> [!infobox|right] > #### The Steaming Hollow > ![[5e_shollowbath.png]] > > ##### Location Information > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - bookmark-etch-solid-full.svg]] **Type**: | Public Bathhouse,<br>Service | > |![[ICON - chess-rook-piece-sharp-solid-full.svg]] **Location**: | Guardway (North of Town Square),<br>[[Silvercross]] | > |![[ICON - question-solid-full.svg]] **Status**: | Operational | > |![[ICON - hourglass-duotone-solid-full.svg]] **Founded**: | 1462 DR | > |![[ICON - hourglass-duotone-solid-full.svg]] **Age**: | ~31 Years | > > #### Governance > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - eclipse-solid-full.svg]] **Leadership**: | [[Yalena Drift]] | > |![[ICON - sparkle-solid-full.svg]] **Realm**: | [[Cormyr]] | <a href="https://dioctionary.net/THE+DIOCTIONARY/HOME/Home" class="dioctionary-ribbon-2"> HOME </a> <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">A Brief History</div> - The Steaming Hollow rests along the Guardway just north of the town square, built atop a naturally heated spring that once lay untouched, avoided more for its strange warmth than sought out for its potential. In 1462 DR, that changed when [[Grayson Drift]] and [[Mikayla Drift]] claimed the site, recognizing in the rising steam something familiar rather than unsettling. As tieflings, the heat of the spring was not discomfort but kinship, and what others ignored, they shaped into purpose. What began as a rough structure built around stone and water was refined over time into a proper bathhouse, Mikayla guiding its layout, flow, and standards while Grayson ensured its foundation held. The result was not extravagant, but deliberate, a place where warmth was controlled, not wild, and where rest could be taken without pretense. Now overseen by [[Yalena Drift]] and supported by her sisters, the Hollow has become a steady and respected part of daily life in [[Silvercross]], its presence defined as much by discipline as by comfort. The large central pool remains the heart of the bathhouse, fed continuously by the spring below, while private steam rooms and rinse stations offer quieter spaces shaped by herbal blends often sourced through [[Bryndis Greenwhistle]]. Visitors range from laborers and townsfolk to members of the [[Order of the Lucky Blades]], all passing through under the same expectations; respect the space, follow the rules, and leave it better than you found it. The Hollow does not seek to impress, only to restore. <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">Bathhouse Services</div> - **Common Pool Access** | _2 SP_ | - Entry to the main heated spring pool for one hour. Includes rinse bucket and seating. --- - **Extended Soak** | _4 SP_ | - Two-hour access to the common pool and relaxation benches. --- - **Private Steam Room** | _5 SP_ | - Enclosed steam chamber for individual or small group use. Timed session. --- - **Herbal Steam Infusion** | _+2 SP_ | - Added to any steam room session; infused with calming or invigorating herbs from [[Bryndis Greenwhistle]]. --- - **Full Bathing Cycle** | _6 SP_ | - Includes rinse, soak, scrub basin, and drying cloth. The standard “proper clean.” --- - **Deep Scrub Treatment** | _3 SP_ | - Salt and oil scrub to remove grime and road-wear. Staff-assisted. --- - **Oil & Muscle Treatment** | _5 SP_ | - Warm oil application for sore muscles and a ten minute deep tissue massage. --- - **Quiet Room Rest** | _2 SP_ | - Access to low-lit rest chambers after bathing. No talking permitted. --- - **Fresh Linen & Garments** | _2 SP_ | - Clean wrap, towel, and temporary clothing provided. --- - **Cold Plunge Basin** | _1 SP_ | - Optional cold-water immersion following heat treatment. “Not recommended for the faint-hearted.”