The Merchant's Home
The Merchant's Home is the most resplendent of these businesses. It is a five-storey structure with a paved central court. The prices are competitive, and lodging is usually reserved a year or more in advance. Some caravans have regular lodgings here, for those who enjoy good service have standing agreements with the Merchant's Home.
The owner of the business is Tun Hayal, but he is rarely about. The day-to-day work is handled by his able assistant, Gaitiyah al-Aranib. Gaitiyah is adept at lodging several caravans in the same building without friction. The Merchant's Home employs some of the finest entertainers in the City of Delights, and even boasts a mage who specializes in illusions and performs once a week. Rawuns and barbers looking for extra money are welcome, for they provide more comfort to the guests of the Merchant's Home.
The Merchant's Home boasts that everything a caravan needs can be obtained here. That is a standard line for all caravanserais, but the Merchant's Home takes it seriously. The establishment offers good food, fine drink, and hot baths, but it goes beyond the normal amenities. If a caravan needs new horses, Gaitiyah arranges to have several reliable horse traders bring some of their stock about for inspection. If a caravan needs a brave party of adventurers to escort them through the desert, Gaitayah sends out recruiters. Things like this have made the Merchant's Home very popular, and very successful.
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