Complete - Pelham Springs Spa Vacation

Pelham Springs

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After the fall of Prince Azog of the Firelands, you many and weary heroes have been welcomed one and all to Pelham Springs. The gathered fleet that had once dropped off coolant to help fight the great elemental now drops off any who were willing to be carried aboard as per Lenestra's insistent coaxing. Four hours is quite a long trip, but well worth what awaits you on the border of Astorea and Norfova. Upon disembarking you are met by two Faerin who are quick to introduce themselves. The Velten male steps forward first to speak and the woman behind him looks as entertained as she does annoyed.

Celyn

Welcome! I hope you all had a pleasant journey! My name is Celyn Lore. I'm the Head Botanist here. This is my wife, Chief Researcher Gladiola Lore. Together we run this conservation project and the spas within the greenhouses. We owed a bit of a favor to The Monster Hunter League after some drama over a wyvern and so upon their request you are all welcome to use the bathhouses free of charge.

Gladiola

We'd still appreciate any donations you lot can spare. Turns out fightin' off blood magic curses, wild animals, bandits, and wild animals and bandits corrupted by said blood magic curses? All while growin' near extinct plants and protectin' literal glass houses? Hard. Real hard. Also, I see you step on any of our flowers and I'll feed you to the carnivorous ones.

Celyn

What? No- no, that isn't in their diet. We've talked about this-

Celyn steps away from you all for a moment to speak lowly with the Ascen, though they come to a quiet agreement after a moment. Gladiola waves dismissively and returns to a distant group of gathered mages where they are all gathered around tables full of samples set to the side of the property. Celyn only smiles nervously before gesturing you all through the main gate of Pelham Springs.

Activities

Soak in the Hot Springs... In the heart of Pelham Springs' property is a collection
of greenhouses connected together to form both a luxurious spa and perfect nurseries for the odd plants. A few of the natural hot springs are enclosed in the structures, creating the hot and humid feel of a jungle that adds an exotic aura to the bathhouse portions. The heady scents of flowers and fruit are as dizzying as the heat. There is a massive co-ed bath, two decently-sized spas for men or women, and a handful of smaller and more private pools in other sections. An unimpressed Hydromancer on staff warns you to behave yourself in them.

Wander the Gardens... Pelham Springs features a verdant area full of strange flowers, trees, and shrubs the likes of which are seen no where else in the known territories. Natural, rainbow-colored hot springs dot the area in scattered clusters, some turning into creeks and streams that continue to steam as they wind away. There are both well-tended gardens and overgrown areas to explore.

Visit Uene's Shrine... Naturamancers in charge of tending the outdoor flora have grown a singular oak in the thickest of the gardens, using magic to coax it into the shape of a woman. Offerings to Uene are often left at the knotted roots the figure's legs turn into.

Visit Iedi's Shrine... Half submerged in one of the smaller hot springs is an altar with a crown carved into the smooth stone. The base of the crown was chiseled to sit perfectly on the surface of the water in honor of Iedi and her symbol. Lilypads with small, white blooms float peacefully in clusters.

Visit Qora's Shrine... At the entrance to the bath house itself is a smaller garden with a frail, humble tree planted in the middle. A powerful enchantment has been cast on it by one of Pelham Springs' mages so that it radiates its own gentle sunlight in the name of Qora.

Instructions

• Anyone, regardless of whether or not they were in Vanquished - Azog the Prince of Fire, may join this thread.
• Any last minute reaction to the WB can be written at The Forward Fleet. That thread takes place before this one.
• This thread is for celebrating and recovering after Azog's defeat!
• You do not have to take part in the Fleet Megathread to post here.
• There is no posting order and you are free to come and go as you wish.
• Tag those you want to address using @Username.
• Eat, drink, soak, and be merry!

 

• Zone Mixed bath

_____What was a spa without the one person who was far to relaxed and did not care for most of the rules set? ”CANNONBALL!” Kaedé would not know as she was one of those people. Frame running towards the mixed bath before she jumped and balled up to try and make the biggest splash from her cannonball she could. Thankfully today she followed the rule of wearing something when going into a public area as her head popped from the water and she stretched out. Tightly wrapping her body was her one piece swimsuit.

_____The warm air already had her loose but the moment she hit the water she just mellowed out and wanted to drift along until she passed out. It was a good thing, her muscles had been rather tense from countless times training since she joined the game and it helped keep her mind off the fact she missed out on a huge boss fight it seemed. Head going down a bit to blow bubbles from her returned displeasure before she swam her way to the edge of the bath area and chose to for once relax, least for now.

”I swear if I’m the only women that ends up in the mixed bath I’m dragging some bitches by their hair in here!”

_____Kaedé could care less what people thought of her, but she knew that being one women outnumbered by men was only ok until it was a six to one amount. At that point it was just too much testosterone and not nearly enough time to mess with all of them and crush some pride. One thing she was however mad about was the fact she was denied any sort of drinks that contain alcohol, sure she looked younger and seemed to be the wild drunk but that was no reason to assume she was. Head sinking again to blow more bubbles from her frustration as she waited to see who else might show up in the mixed bath.

 

By the time they'd touched down at the Astorea-Norfova border, Kyupin had managed to snap out of the grief-fueled daze that followed seeing Eleanor throw herself into a gaping hole of giant magma rage. She'd tucked the hat away into the great metaspace that was her inventory and finally, finally, was letting herself rejoice. They had beaten the big bad monster! They had (or at least most of them had) survived to tell the tale!

Stripping from her sweaty, singed and tattered clothing, Kyupin stepped under a shower. While healers with energy to spare had taken care of the body to her damage, her clothes were impossible to repair. A shame.

After all of the dirt had been washed off, Kyupin folded her clothes and tucked them into a locker. Holding only a towel to cover her front, she trotted into the women-only baths. Even the loud cussing in one of the other bath areas could not deter her from sinking into the steaming water with a sigh of relief. Folding the towel into a pillow, Kyupin laid her head back and stared up to the sky. So far away from the temple, it looked pretty...

Kyupin was so tired. It wouldn't be too bad to just... rest her eyes for a bit.

 

• Zone Women's Bath

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She'd started in her way to go to the mixed baths, where she saw a few people she knew. But, knowing she didn't want men to see her quite so dirty, she opted to wander towards the women's private bath first. And boy, was she glad she did!

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Within the bath she was surprised some other women- one whom reminded her of her youth somehow, and another with a very familiar figure. While making new friends was all good and fun, she opted to stick to the woman she knew.

And by stick, she literally planned to attach herself.

Sinking into the water's soft embrace, she let herself slip in next to the @Kyupin Felnya, arms wrapping around her friend. "I'm so glad you're okay~ I was really worried about you out there, Kyu!"

With a soft smile, she let go from the hug and turned to look upward, eyes closing as she relaxed into the bath. "That was a startling experience...But in the end, we all managed to survive. Now, we just need to get the stink off us. I almost feel like I should take a bath offline, too!"

 

The calming warmth of the large pools called to her, but so did the gorgeous gardens around. It was hard to believe that something like this could have been started in Norfova, which seemed as hostile to life as a place could be. Which was why after a very quick shower, Ash was wandering around the garden paths for a bit. And if she was wandering around in nothing but a fluffy towel... well, her embarrassment hadn't quite caught up to her wonder just yet.

She kept to the paths, Gladiola's warning about the flowers in her mind. Maybe they weren't going to be fed to the flowers, but it must have taken ages and ages of effort to grow and maintain all this. It would be an absolute shame to ruin all that in an instant by being careless.

The intermingling scents seemed to grow thicker as she continued down the path. Honey, roses, something sweetly bitter like coffee... all that and more warred for attention. Between that and the steam, she was really starting to get light-headed. Maybe she should head back... ah, wait, but not before this.

Ash took a few steps in towards the lush garden before her, where an oak tree growing into the form of a woman stood proudly. Her legs molded with strong, curling roots that sunk deep into the fertile ground. This must be the shrine to Uene that some attendants at the Spring had mentioned. If Ash was recalling right, there were other shrines too, one to Qora that she had seen as they were entering Pelham Springs, and... one to Iedi? Was that right?

Well, she'd find those later. For now, Ash made her way to the base of the tree, staring up at Uene's carved face. It wouldn't hurt to leave an offering here. Ash had been amazed that there were so few casualties at the battle just a few hours prior. Surely it couldn't have all come down to luck. Using a bit of magic, Ash conjured up a bouquet of flowers. It surely wasn't as impressive as the variety that could be found even just a few meters around her, but for now, it was all that Ash had. She placed it at the base of the tree and sent a few thoughts of gratitude Uene's way. She'd do the same for Qora and Iedi when she found them.

That job done, Ash turned back around and headed for the main springs. It looked like it was getting livelier over there. Not quite realizing she was getting into the co-ed springs, Ash just slipped in to one of the bigger pools with a relieved sigh as the hot water started getting to work. Looking around, she saw a few faces, both familiar and unfamiliar. Looked like @Solaria was there! She gave the woman a wave and a smile when their eyes met.

And then a girl in a swimsuit she had never seen before, @Kaede Hoshi. She gave a friendly smile, any self-consciousness at being in the bath with a group of people not yet reaching her.

 

• Zone Gardens

A piece of the faerin wanted to go take a bath, but for her, it'd be far easier to feel at ease if she weren't naked with a bunch of other people! To Harveste, though she had some dirty moments, being surrounded by nature was a surely wonderful thing. She watched people entering the bath, waving to friends that passed her, but seemed to stop dead in her tracks when she was surrounded by flowers.

"For a fight's resolution, a bouquet is surely needed. Perhaps I should present one to our king..." Wistfully, she sang a song to the plants to aid their growth, smaller buds blooming big and bright and colorful. Picking a few, she thanked each one, wrapping them in a ribbon much like those she kept in her hair. "But the king wasn't the only one who worked hard, everyone did...Is there a way to give a bouquet to a big group? I wonder if I should ask for some help on this idea..."

 

• Zone Mixed bath

Ozwin hummed a shanty while removing his poor battered clothes and sighed at the burns he could still feel thanks to his realism settings. He had been healed by the mages but there was still a sort of phantom pain from the burns he had received from climbing into Ajerk the Flamewad's mouth. Wasn't everyday that he was to be treated to a hot spring though.

Carelessly throwing a towel over his shoulder Ozwin yawned and walked towards the hot spring, He thought he saw someone but for right now... ahhhhhh.....

He nearly gasped as he stuck his leg into the water and a blissful smile started appearing on his face. Placing the towel behind him Ozwin started slowly lowering his body into the water, thoroughly enjoying taking his time with the sensation that was spreading up his legs, past his waist, and on up his stomach to his cheat. Oh goodness that was simply too good.

He closed his eye and leaned back against the side, lowering his body until his chin was in the water now... Ah he could die right now... "I want some booze.... I want to talk to pretty girls.... I want to go back to the ocean soon...." He whined while looking incredibly peaceful in the water with a blissful smile and sleepy closed eyes, all signs of the vicious hunter that scrambled the inside of Azog's skull with a trident now firmly missing.

 

• Zone Mixed Bath

Finding an NPC, she asked them to help deliver the bouquets she'd made so far...Mostly because she couldn't honestly remember half the people from the battle. She noted to the stranger that helped the inn that if any were leftover, she'd deal with them when she was clean and fresh. Hopefully, that NPC would have no problems with the deliveries.

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Working in the dirt by herself had been tiring and frustrating at best, especially when she could smell the remnants of her burns and sweat. Seeing as most were already bathing, it probably wasn't a bad idea to join in. Though, she was going to regret it quite soon after picking her towel and otherwise undoing her dress.

The moment she entered, her skin paled. Had interpersonal relations always been so...embarrassing to remember? She could see @Kaede Hoshi at one side and from another angle @Ozwin Ahab.

Wait, what's Ozwin doing in the same bath...? Crap! She'd wanted to go to the women's only! This was just getting more and more embarrassing! Still, she smelled disgusting to herself and she really wanted that fact to end.

Caution to the wind, she entered the water with a deep sigh- her small body made it easy to sink in, without her ego or anxiety kicking in as much since she didn't think anyone would notice. Being alone in a large group, however, was scary...And she did feel at ease around the people she knew, even if she was equally embarrassed.

Throwing away her pride, she found herself quietly snuggled up in the area that Ozwin had been. "I-I won't look, so don't mind me okay? I just don't like being in such a big place on my own." She was curled in a ball, her throat covered by water. It wasn't like she was much to look at...So she'd probably be just fine, right?

 

• Zone Mixed Bath

After the boss had finally been beaten, like all the other Gilgamesh had let himself be herded into the hot air balloons, although once he heard where exactly they were going, he became far more interested and excited, that showing on his usually impassive face. Finally after what had seemed like an eternity to him, they had landed at some place called Pelham Springs. Once he disembarked, he took in the surroundings quickly in order to orient himself and went to listen to the staff who explained all the services the place offered to their weary group. After that, he had followed the instructions he had been given, cleansed himself and acquired the traditional battle armor for a hotsprings locale, namely, a tiny little bath towel which he was not sure would even conceal much of his loins since he was so...big downstairs. He then wandered over to the baths, wondering aloud at which one to pick

"Hmm...let's see, the best option would indeed be sneaking into the women's side...but given how many strong females there are in our little group, that might be dangerous to my health...next..."

He peeked into the men's bath, impressed at the architecture of the place, but decided against it since he didn't want to get into a sausage-fest. So the third and final option was left, the mix bath area. He peeked in and saw some very interesting people, so he nodded to himself, muttering

"Mixed bath it is, ready or not, here I come..."

He entered the mixed bath zone with nothing but his towel wrapped around his waist, tightly so it wouldn't fall off. He surveyed the steamy battlefield and decided to plunge in with a good old fashioned cannonball dive. So, he stepped back a little, and after selecting a more of less open spot where he wouldn't collide with anyone upon landing, he leapt high into the air, rolled himself into a compact sphere, and then fell into spring water with a loud splash yelling

"CANNONBALL, WOOHOO!!!"

He landed next to @Ozwin Ahab and @Harveste and submerged himself for a few seconds after which he broke the water's surface and came into view, his lean muscular, and scarred torso with his herculean chest, equally broad shoulders and back as well as his flat stomach with the usual nicely chiseled six pack abs in full view while on his head, his black tiger neko ears twitched and his tail waved lazily from side to side as if unwilling to reflect his mirth at the moment.

 

• Zone Mixed Bath

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Rig heard whispers about the relaxing waters of Pelham springs as if they were legends. Well if the legends were as good as they sounded then he was certainly given it a visit. He made it to the springs a couple days ago but decided to look around a little first. Nothing in the surrounding area impressed him much. In fact it seemed that the redeeming quality of the place was the spa and gardens...which DID look like it came out of legend. There were exotic flowers and trees that captivated you by sight and scent. The water was clear but had a very cheerful splash of blue-green that made you reminisce of summer days. Its was pleasantly warm and had a wonderful aroma to it. The air was not muggy, as one would expect at a hot-spring, but the mist in the air almost had the quality of a dream or nostalgia.

Rig breathed deeply with his towel wrapped around him. He knew already that he was headed to the mixed bath. He didnt know anyone currently and wanted to meet some new faces in this fantastical realm. As he approached the bath he noticed some of the states that many of the other guests were in. They were covered in ash and dirt and...were those burn marks on their clothes?!

"Crikey!" He whispered under his breath as he shook his head, "I must have missed the big party after all."

Kicking himself for not arriving sooner, he arrived at the mixed bath. Just as he entered and glanced around he noticed that one of the first adventurers did a big cannonball into the spa. He chuckled softly. He always admired those who could have fun without fear of judgment.

"Good on ya, Sheila!" He shouted @Kaede Hoshi.

He glanced around at the other guests as they also entered the waters. Another guy did a second cannonball. Rig laughed and clapped in the direction @Gilgamesh Ougami. Looks like this is going to be a great party after all.

He stepped out of his towel and decided just to slide in the water. He didnt want to disturb the fun of these fighters if they just came back from battle. He slid in and let the calming water consume him: mind and body. He let out deep tension in his chest that he didnt realize that was there and almost forgot that he was here to meet people. He slid over to @Kaede Hoshi and just leaned against the wall of the springs as she was blowing bubbles under the water.

"Blimey Sheila, a bunch of ya look like ya went through hell and back. What ripsnorter did your lot go through?" He asked innocently.​

 

• Zone Mixed bath

Pains and aches were not the fault of age catching up to him. His in game body continued to feel the sting of flame and lava that wreaked havoc on the world boss party. For once, however, the cat man had the chance to relax in the best of ways. New York was not the central place known for hot springs of any sort. Going to one also required the man to save money, and despite living alone, his daughters would probably kill him if he went to some exotic resort and not invite them. They cost money too. Lots of it. Damnit, he earned this outing and nobody was going to tell the Felis otherwise.

Alonso's first option was to go for the men's bath, his mind deciding nobody was going to be there worth looking at, raising a brow as he noticed other players heading towards the mixed pool. Nobody was going to be too embarrassed, and he caught sight of @Ozwin Ahab, @Ashiore Evretto, and @Harveste in that direction. The brutish man remembered them from the boss, the two supports having been in the same zone for a few phases, and the other was a more special guy, one part of the finishing blow to to Azog before that poor girl suicide bombed for victory.

Towel folded, opting to save it to dry off later, he made his presence known with a nod as he stepped into the outer rim of the mixed designation. Devoid of clothing except for a pair of shorts that hugged his mid thigh region, the Felis displayed every bit of hardened, developed musculature and bearish form. "I hope I won't take up too much space for the rest of you," the man said. Setting his towel off the side in a dry area, preferring not to attempt drying himself with a wet sheet, he crouched down towards the edge of the pool, sliding off an dipping into the heated water. He winced and grunted at first, adjusting to the new temperature.

Yes, this was nice. Once someone sat there for a moment, the pounding heat turned into a soothing blanket. Alonso dragged out a long sigh as he leaned against the pool wall. He gave everyone else some breathing room, not wanting to interrupt the enjoyment of the gathered heroes. A pause in his relaxation reared its head as a sonorous hum echoed from the brawler's throat. In the same pool was another man, built with several pounds of sheer muscle like he, though less quiet by comparison. So, the mixed pool was the better option. He got a chance to speak with other players for once, and got a nice showing at the same time.

The bearish Felis was not about to make certain other assumptions, however.

Shaking his head, the man returned his attention to @Ozwin Ahab for a moment. Letting out a quick grunt, he spoke up, "If you want any of those, they're several miles in the other direction I'd assume."

 

• Zone Women's Bath

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Corvella still feel her wounds stinging. She doesn't blame anyone since there are so much person that need healing more than her. Seeing wounds close instantly after being healed by magic does reduce immersion, but hey, this is a game after all.

Here they are now, Pelham Springs Spa Vacation. She hadn't been in a place like this her entire whole life, not even a sauna. Isn't hot springs and spa more like, eastern customs? This will be a first experience for her, even if it is virtual. The group wandered off, some went into other place and some just can't wait to jump into the hot spring. She followed them to see what is this hot spring is really about.

Mixed bath. Jeez, really? Her cheeks suddenly blush red. She had never been comfortable with showing skins in public pool, something she really hated in high school. Even if it is not her body, technically it is her body. She was just standing there when some girls then walked towards another doorway.​

Woman's Bath.

Thank God Almighty, she exhales and followed the others into the changing room. After a short wash in the shower stalls, she was ready to go in to the hot spring. At least there will be only women in there, she was brave enough to go in with only a towel hanging. She put her whole body into the water in a single motion.The soothing sensation it gives were very different from taking a hot shower, and the atmosphere were calming too. Corvella noticed other women already in the body of water as she smiled and nodded to @Solaria and @Kyupin Felnya. As she rested her eyes, her mind wandered off aimlessly. She should look for a place like this back in New York.

 

• Zone Iedi's Shrine

Not long after Eleanor's resurrection, she received the notification regarding the spring. As odd is it felt for her to head to such a place, considering that she had died merely moment previously, she dismissed it. Her mind was still racing with concerns. Since her arrival within her original plane of existence, it seemed her brain refused to halt its incessant questionings. There was a rather generous chance that the visit to the springs could do her well.

Though the journey was a long one, she quickly made her way towards her destination, making use of her gather knowledge of the map, and asking people along the way. In the meantime, she continued to jot down her symptoms following her own death, as well as the constant questions that were accumulating within her own mind. Her often organized notes boiled down into something much more jumbled, like the writings of a madwoman. Though, she need needn't be tidy in the least when it came to the notes she took, as she was the only one who read them, she often kept them that way, just to make them more visually appealing. It seemed her mind did not want to cooperate at the time.

As she arrived at the springs, she informed the staff that greeted her that she had participated in the battle against Azog. One nearby informant, perhaps one who had witnessed the conflict and it's end, quickly participated in verifying that Eleanor was telling the truth. Taking her time, the self-proclaimed detective meandered her way towards the dressing rooms, stripping out of her clothes, and wrapping herself in a towel. As she changed out of her clothes, folding them and placing them safely in a corner, beneath one of the changing benches, Eleanor examined some of the plaques on the wall. They told little fun-facts about the springs, some details regarding shrines.

While it probably was not the best idea to venture to a shrine just moments after venturing to a realm where she had managed to... Converse with a goddess? She still found the idea rather intriguing. Perhaps some residue from her previous experience had rubbed off on her, allowing her to gain access and contact with other deities as well. It as definitely a long shot, but certainly worth a shot. As she read on the location of one of the shrines, particularly Iedi's Shrine, Eleanor realized that she would have to venture, at least temporarily through the mixed bath.

Carefully listening, before venturing into the area, Eleanor heard voices outside of the door. With a sigh, she opened the door and kept her head down. Fortunately for her, the mixed bath was a large enough area that she had not opened directly next to those who resided within the waters, but she was close enough that it would be near impossible for her to manage to make it through completely undetected. Giving up on that idea, she let her eyes scan the residents of the mixed bath for any familiar faces, knowing she might have to interact with someone.

While most remained unknown to her, it seemed @Alonso Thorlion and @Ozwin Ahab were both present. They had been the ones to deal the final blow to Azog, opening up a path for Eleanor to truly end it. Eleanor also remembered that the larger, Faerin male had sent her a message regarding her health. His concern for her well being placed him at a higher level of trust than anyone within that pool. Knowing she would have to at least respond to them in some way, as she began to shuffle along the wooded floors beside the bath, she gave a small wave towards him, before moving towards some of the private baths, holding her towel closely and carefully. A mishap would certainly result in death of the worst degree!

"H-hello." She spoke quietly to the rest of them, before quickly making her way away. If anyone had been speaking too loudly, they probably would not have heard her, but that was not entirely an issue for Eleanor.

Finding Iedi's Shrine was not the difficult part, and entering the smaller bath area, Eleanor found herself in a more secluded area. Sinking into the hot waters, she felt the warmth relax her muscles, and ease some of the tension she held within her mind. Although, she seemed to feel as though there was a sort of vibration coming from the crown, residing as if floating upon the surface of the water, she ignored it for the time being.

 

• Zone Mixed Baths

Ash had almost managed to fall asleep soaking in the relaxing warmth of the pool, up until a series of loud disturbances caught her attention. She blinked quickly, looking up at- at, at...

...she was in the Mixed Baths, wasn't she? It would be difficult to tell that it wasn't from the heat, but she began blushing hard when she caught sight of @Ozwin Ahab, @Gilgamesh Ougami--whose rather energetic entrance into the spring was what snapped her out of her almost nap in the first place--and a few others who had come in. She didn't recognize @Eurig Rig Cadigan, but @Alonso Thorlion was a familiar sight.

"Um," she said to Alonso, hoping it didn't come out as too much of a squeak. "Hi...? No, you're fine?"

Well, luckily @Kaede Hoshi and @Harveste were there too. She didn't feel... quite as embarrassed? Well no, kind of a lie, she was still embarrassed. Majorly. Well, this was technically no different from going to the swimming pool, but... yeah. Maybe something about this being called a 'bath' was making her extra embarrassed? Maybe she was feeling the residual embarrassment from mistaking this for the women's baths? Either way.

But, well, it would be even more mortifying if she just got up and left, right? And she didn't really want to leave the comforting warmth of the spring... So Ash just sort of... let herself slouch a bit deeper into the water, until her chin was just barely above water level. There. Completely inconspicuous and a perfect way to hide. And she could even still talk to the others like this, hunched over like a little hot springs gremlin. A+ thinking Ash, A+.

 

The first thing the Yladian did was to ask around about the general layout of the place so that she wouldn't get lost. Then, she asked to purchase some offerings for the shrines.

Still tired from the fight against Azog, Sylpha didn't plan to visit all of them straight away, but she thought looking into this world's Pantheon wasn't such a bad idea. Considering what she saw back in the Temple of Cinders, she should definitely brush up on her knowledge before going back into any similar situation. Even now, she had no idea who or what Idna was.

• Zone Qora's Shrine

First, she visited Qora's shrine, as it was the closest to the baths. From a nearby Naturamancer confused that a Yladian of all people would not know who Qora was, Sylpha learned that Qora was the Great Druid that ruled the Endless Grove. She offered to it a small handful of seeds she purchased and ash from Azog's region at another's suggestion.

• Zone Iedi's Shrine

Next was Iedi's shrine, which was one of the baths in itself. Washing herself clean of ashes, Sylpha swapped her clothes for a bathtowel before making her way over. Clutched in her hand was a small humble medicinal herb as an offering which she had purchased for the purpose. From what she was told, Iedi governed Health, Food and Luck. This was likely the goddess most prayed to, considering this was a Hot Springs.

Only, she met someone she didn't expect.

"Hello there."

Just because @Eleanor Loan wasn't wearing blue didn't mean she couldn't recognise her. She had spent enough time around her and even took screenshots of the lady.

"I'm Sylpha. I never got your name back there."

Placing the herb in her hand in the water near one of the lilypads, Sylpha followed the lady's example and let herself into the water.

Speaking of which, it had been a few years since Sylpha had been to hot springs in real life. It used to be a thing where her entire family would go together, which made Sylpha believe that getting into a bath with more people was more desirable. However, everyone owed this lady a lot and thus Sylpha would not ignore her.