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Mammothjaw is the biggest hot springs in the Sanctuary caldera, and get their name from the massive, opalized mammoth skeletons that frame the pool. It's hard to tell how the mammoths came to grow so big, or how their bones got the way they were, but chances are they had something to do with the Crackle Stones. Either way, they now serve as a centerpiece to the bathhouse's collection of outdoor pools. But should you want something a little more traditional, they also have an indoor section. The building itself may have once been an old barn or storehouse, and it's one of the original structures that were standing when Sanctuary was first discovered. But you'd never guess it with the way the sunbirds have transformed the space. Thick with plants and steam, the light streaming in from the wall to ceiling windows almost make Mammothjaw seem tropical, even in the depths of winter. Inside, there are three large pools, each hotter than the other, with an upstairs loft above them for those who would simply like to enjoy the ambient steam. Greenery is woven throughout, twining with wooden carvings of trees and colorful birds. In the winter, there's nothing like watching the snow drift by the bathhouse windows while you enjoy a nice hot soak. Outside, its easy to appreciate the contrast between warm watch and cold air, but the run back to the indoors when you're done can be a bit brisk. The outdoor pools are considerably larger though, and are advertised as 'dragon sized' hot springs. Getting into the bathhouse is free, and bathing is communal. The sunbirds who tend it mostly make their money peddling snacks and services to those attending. If you'd like more privacy, it's best to come very early in the morning, or very late at night. The bathhouse is open 24/7. |
Vendors (Select to Learn More)
The differing vendors wandering the bathhouses sell a variety of things from towels to ice cream. Sunbird vendors can often be told apart from normal bathers by the colorfully dyed strings and beads they weave into their feathers and drape over their wings. Some of the goods you can find in the bathhouse are: Kulfi  3 CopperSanctuary's Kulfi is more like a close approximation of Kulfi, considering the need for adapted ingredients and the Sunbird's own spin on things. The custardy, slow melting ice cream pops sold in the bathhouse are often flavored with cloudberries, teaberries, honey, and maple, and are often topped with either chopped walnuts or groundnuts. Sometimes more exotic flavors can be found if there's been a fresh shipment of ingredients from off world. Smoked Eggs 2 copperBoiled and smoked, these eggs are firmer than normal boiled eggs and have a woody, smoky after-taste. The eggs sometimes vary in size, depending on what bird species they were gathered from. Duck eggs are the most common. Fruit Juice or Iced Tea 2-4 copperFruit Juice, freshly squeezed. Usually cloudberry, and for an exorbitant upcharge, mango (it's rumored that one of the Sunbirds has a tree growing somewhere in one of their bowers) over ice. There is also iced spruce needle or teaberry tea, sweetened with honey. Cold or Warm Elk Milk 2 copperOn its own, it's a bit salty and bitter, with strong notes of pine. You can order this thick milk sweetened with maple as well, which makes it somewhat more bearable. The health benefits are supposedly numerous. Don't ask where they get it. Bathing Supplies Varies Dry, fluffy towels, steamed cloths to cover faces, robes, and packets of fragrant, relaxing herbs to place in bowls full of steaming water. Odd Jobs (Select to Learn More)
The following are the sort of jobs your characters can hope to find at the bathhouse, as well as the more temporary tasks that the Sunbirds need done on an occasional basis. If your character is working at the Bathhouse, they will likely be working with many Sunbirds, or will be one themselves. Host Guests are greeted at the Bathhouse's doors usually, and offered the bathing supplies the house has for sale, like towels. New guests are guided to the pools personally, and the rules of the house are explained. Hosts also tend to keep an eye on activities on the lower levels, to ensure that those rules are being followed. Attendant Those in this job are skilled with the grooming and beautification of many beings. They may work with dyes for feathers, skin, and fur, or they may know the art of weaving beads and other treasures into hair or head crests. They may also have skills as a masseuse or know remedies for little skin problems. Each attendant tends to have different skills and approaches to the matter, but the point is to offer a little extra pampering to guests-- for an additional price of course. Vendors Many little popup enterprises enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the bathhouse. For a small daily fee, appropriate business can non-intrusively sell their wares to those frequenting the baths-- though the sunbirds are very stern about not disturbing the relaxing atmosphere. Typically the things that sell well are health remedies, cooling drinks and food for the inside baths, and warming food and drinks for the outside, as well as beauty treatments and other small luxuries. Cleaners The baths are open almost all of the time, but there is an hour or so each day where they are all drained and scoured by a mob of the bathhouse's cleaning staff. The rest of the time the cleaners focus on tidying up the floors and ensuring that things like old towels aren't left around for long. Resident Healers The Bathhouse is a place where people come to relax, but some also visit it to get healed up. The house does not deal in grievous wounds or sickness, but they do have some healers on staff who can tend to pulled muscles and other similar aches and pains, as well as offer physical therapy if needed. OOC Information (Select to Learn More)
Your character is welcome to pick up a job or to do labor within the bathhouse without needing to run it by anyone. Check out the 'Odd Jobs' tab for inspiration! Questions & Answers (Select to Learn More)
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