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Harmony Heights

Drannor and his wife Linny built a health spa named Harmony Heights just off the last stop of The Ironpeak Line. They chose to settle on untamed land and spent the first years living in a small cabin near the creek. The couple hired many workers over the years to help improve the property - eventually creating a luxurious oasis at the edge of civilization.   The main building is a large, three-story structure with great open balconies to allow sweeping mountain views. Guests are encouraged to speak as little as possible outside of group meal times to allow everyone to hear the many nature sounds available at Harmony Heights. There are no Contraptions at the spa to avoid unpleasant noise and smoke.   A variety of rooms are available - from small comfortable rooms meant to appease a modest budget to grandiose suites for more wealthy guests. Hearty meals of meat, cheese, bread, vegetables, and fruit are served four times per day in the dining hall. Those who wish to pay extra may have a more upscaled meal delivered to their room instead. Most guests choose the group meal to save costs and share in lively discussion - a way to break up a rather quiet, relaxing day.  
My Husband wanted to call it, 'Last Resort.' He thought the pun was hilarious. I was able to talk him out of it.
— Linny, co-owner of Harmony Heights.
  The retreat claims to have four healing cures to relieve a great many ailments and conditions:  

Fresh Mountain Air

Before The Ashen Eclipse & The Infernal Deluge, Harmony Heights was known for fresh mountain air. Its high altitude is considered close to the the stars of The Cosmos and therefore the air here is believed to help relieve breathing conditions.  

Soothing Waters

The hot springs are known to relieve pain for many of the spa's guests. A variety of pools at different temperatures offer guests a therapeutic choice. The running water of the fresh mountain stream is known to be relaxing. Guests must wear modest swimwear at the spa for the comfort of all guests. Robes and sandals are provided for use in the spa, along the boardwalks, or near the pools. Shoes and proper dress are required inside.  

Sunrise Song of Healing

Before The Dragonstar's light was hidden, every morning at dawn, the echoes come down the mountain carrying the song of the Snow Wren. Without the magical harmony, the healing benefits of a stay at Harmony Heights are greatly reduced.  

Delicious Treats

While Linny's focus has been turning Harmony Heights into a healing spa, Drannor is living out his life's dream as a baker. All of the breads and desserts served during group meals at Harmony Heights come from Drannor's bakery but guests can stop by and purchase additional sweets or rolls if the mood strikes them. His Starberry Pie has made his bakery famous.

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Cover image: Harmony Heights by Midjourney

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Aug 19, 2023 14:58 by Rachel Bentz

Okay, first off; your CSS is beautiful! The page is easy to read and the styling all matches together well. I especially love the mention of the Starberry pie, with its article further down for more reading. I wonder; have Linny and Drannor attempted to find another source of 'healing' to substitute for the Sunrise Song of Healing? One small note is that your cover banner seems to take up more space than the article itself; it may be prudent to scale it down just a bit.

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Aug 20, 2023 10:17 by Melissa

Thank you, Rachel! That Starberry Pie makes me hungry, LOL. Linny & Drannor are now coordinating with The Healing Center at Summitstone Hold - the company town owned by The Summitstone Mining Company (https://www.worldanvil.com/w/the-dragonstar-sagas-melissaplaysrpgs/a/the-summitstone-mining-company-organization). They're working together to try to solve the breathing problems brought on by the ashen skies. We'll meet Magda The Caravan Nurse as she escorts patients from The Healing Center to Harmony Heights.   In the mad dash to finish for Summer Camp, all of the header images for my world are full-sized raw images uploaded from Midjourney. I need to trim up all of the header images into thinner banners for the top of article pages and some of them also need vertical portraits made for the sidebars. A bunch of the articles don't even have any sidebar art yet. The missing article links are driving me crazy too. Hoping to do an article-by-article sweep after the judging is over.   Thanks for checking out my world. I appreciate the helpful feedback. <3

Aug 20, 2023 13:30 Private by Rachel Bentz

Hey, I get it! Once I finish my Reading Challenge Article I'm going to start cleaning up old articles from last summer camp. Also, I can't wait to see the sidebar art!

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Aug 27, 2023 23:09 by Melissa

Here we go, got that sidebar art we were waiting on. :)

Aug 28, 2023 01:06 Private by Rachel Bentz

Ooooh, it looks fantastic!

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