Coldspring

Of the healing waters

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  Coldspring is a small village in northern Kaien, nestled in the upper foothills of the Teeth. The settlement endures long winters, with snow on the ground for at least four or five months of the year. It has a population of less than one hundred, though this number swells during the summers with seasonal workers. These workers come to labour in the nearby limestone quarries. To accomodate this influx, the village has three large boarding houses, which are all but abandoned for the rest of the year.   The village was founded at the sight of a small spring that bubbles up from beneath the ground just to the north. The stream flows past the village for about a mile, before disappearing again underground. It is believed that this spring has healing properties, but it also functions as a vital source of fresh water for the village.


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Dec 30, 2024 10:00

I’m surprised a spa or something hasn’t been built to accommodate people wishing to take the waters therapeutically yet.

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Dec 30, 2024 18:45 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

That's something I'll have to think about. It would be a good idea for some tourism.

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Jan 18, 2025 17:55 by Adam Tingley

Have there ever been issues with the spring seizing up in the cold weather in the winter season and how would this affect the small villages regular inhabitants?

Jan 18, 2025 19:31 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

This is a good point. Unless it's geothermal, it would definitely freeze at some point. If geothermal, probably not a good source of drinking water. Will have to think on this.

Emy x
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