Scimitar (resort)

The Scimitar was a thermal resort located alongside the shore of Lake Esmel in the mid-to-late 14 century DR.

Location
Named after the scimitar-shaped peninsula in which it was located, this large resort was built near hot springs and had access to icy lake waters.

Services
The Scimitar was a place of relaxation and hedonism. It offered a variety of services to its customers, such as: It was known for the staff to also offered custom services to better satisfy their wealthy visitor's desires.
 * Bath houses
 * Swimming
 * Fishing
 * Private gaming
 * Gambling halls
 * Dancing

Although largely owned by the Church of Waukeen, their priests assumed no direct control over the resort. The place was managed by the Janyskyvaar Cabal, a holding company watching over the interests of the majority shareholder, the Jashire family of Riatavin.

Defenses
Customers entered the resort through a fortified gateway constantly guarded by mercenaries.

History
The resort was founded by a priest of Waukeen after he discovered mineral springs in Akarav's Bay, giving his name to the bay in the process.