Bathhouse

The bathhouse of the city has facilities covered with marble of the finest quality, sculptures of the finest and most elegant, and most extravagant amenities for the discerning citizens. Marble figures of beautiful naked young men walk the halls. Annually during the summer solstice festivities, the most beautiful among the girls and boys of the city is chosen in a contest which has as its prize a sculpture here. The great dome has fresco depictions of Ephara, Nylea, Thassa and Heliod enjoying the baths. Heroes of the past, including the Diarchs, converse relaxedly with them. A figure covered with a mask seemingly reminiscent of Phenax disguised as a dancer, servant or waiter, seems to incite with alcohol and other substances to relax their morals to all of them, with a mischievous and firvolous attitude. There is a main public part in the baths, open at very low prices to all citizens, but also a number of rooms and services are only allowed upon payment of high prices. These rooms are hired by wealthy characters of the city for symposiums of even days. Virgonio "el bello", a merchant famed in his younger days for his wit and beauty, is one of the most regular customers. His parties here, as in his mansion, are remembered at least until the next one.