Aur is a city in the Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon and In Dreams.
The city is located in the Gaianes Empire.
Information[]
Aur is near the Red Mountains. [1]
This place is famous for its hot springs and resorts. The town remains shrouded in fog well past dawn. There is a pungent smell of sulfur in the air, but it is not too strong. There is no hot spring town like this on the side of the Six Nations Alliance of Heid. To be exact, there is a hot spring area, but people cannot live in that area. That is because the dragons have taken over the entire area. [2]
There's a brief description of this place on the sign. It said here that they have hot springs, herbal baths, steam baths, mineral springs, and more, and it's good for their skin, so it's especially popular among the noblewomen. [1]
After passing a few houses, there is a large building at the foot of the mountain inside the village. The name of this place is Aur Grand Hot Springs and it's a large and ornate building with gold leaf all over the roof. [2]
The entrance to the hot spring is splendid. And the interior is even more splendid. The high corridors are filled with neat and elegant decorations. The pillars supporting the corridor ceiling are made of shiny marble, and each tile on the floor has beautiful patterns engraved on it. The bathhouse is made of round dark gray stones piled up like a stone wall to create a low ledge, and the water is stored to a depth of about 3.3 ft (a meter). The rippling water surface sparkles in the light pouring in through the skylight. Various marble sculptures are also engraved on the walls. The egg-sized Aran stones on the floor reflect the water surface and create beautiful colors. Hot water continuously flows out of the statue of a child holding a water jug on one side of the bathroom. Yes, even the bathroom here is dirty and splendid. The men's bathhouse is built symmetrically to the women's bathhouse. Outside the bathhouse, there is a physically fit man holding a rough cloth. They are none other than the legendary 'professional scrubbers' occupation, unprecedented in the history of the continent. [3]
History[]
As Karsenian looked at the map, she asked huh. Karsenian's eyes suddenly lit up. Karsenian looked up with a smile and shouted there's a city of hot springs near the Red Mountains, let's stop by there. Karstein said oh, hot springs, good idea. Humans thought what the dragons say, goes... ...right. Arin said but he wanted to go to the capital first. They flew through the sky on the back of griffins. Karsenian said it's been while since she has been to the hot springs, it's one of the many joys Karstein can experience as a human. Rosarahim said there it's, here, the city of hot springs. A large and magnificent building appeared. Seton said a city of hot springs... he didn't know such a place existed in the empire. Pete said that's because all the hot springs in the Six Nations Alliance of Heid belong to the dragons... Arin read the description on the placard that it said here that they have hot springs, herbal baths, steam baths, mineral springs, and more, and it's good for their skin, so it's especially popular among the noblewomen. Some of the women in the group had sparkling eyes. Charlene shouted skin care, wow. Rosarahim shouted what they're waiting for, let's go. Yuna was so curious and asked to Rosarahim that the dragons were also interested in skin care. Rosarahim answered it's a nice indulgence. The hot spring employee asked excuse him for stepping in... ...but this place is reserved for nobles only, if they don't have money, he cannot receive their services. Karstein asked money, anyone does have money. Karsenian answered why Karstein don't make money using Dragon Command. Someone said why not hot springs, too, while Karsenian's at it. Another said that's easy, a single breath will do... Karstein said oh, right. The hot spring employee's face frowned and thought he knew these shabby fuffians had no money... Rosarahim said she can connect to her lair, and she spread her hand, and a golden curve was drawn in the air along with her touch. A golden magic circle the size of a person was completed about 16.4 ft (5 meters) above Rosarahim's head. The magic circle glowed brightly and all kinds of jewels and mountains of gold began to pour through the portal. The hot spring employee and Pete's mouths dropped open, and in particular, Yuna's gaze, which was deeply knowledgeable about jewels, was no joke. Someone asked this is enough, or they do need more. Another answered by human standards, this is a lot, although it's nothing compared to what he has, Elder Karstein. The other shouted t-they'll treat them like kings. Yuna who's wrapped her body in a towel, said wow... ...it's just a bathing area, why the hot spring did have to make it so fancy, they really spent a fortune. Charlene opened her mouth as if she was somehow triumphant that well, what Yuna is waiting for. Rosarahim said it's set up pretty nicely. Karsenian who had a ponytail, said it's not bad, she'll give them that. Yuna felt of self-destruction. Yuna turned her head. Aria's body was perfection itself. Yuna shocked and thought why she does felt... ...so depressed all of a sudden. [1]
Another bath, Karstein who's soaking in the hot water, he said aaah, that hit the spot, it's different from lava. Arin swam in a skillful pose, his hair gathered to one side and twisted into a bun. Pete shouted Arin, he shouldn't be swimming here. Arin suddenly changed his position and tried to swim backstroke. Pete shouted Arin shouldn't backstroke either. Karstein asked hmm. Someone asked who's that, why there's somebody else here. Outside the bathroom, on one side, stood a muscular man holding a rough cloth. Another answered oh, they're known as professional scrubbers, he has never heard of them before until now, but it appeared to be a job exclusive to this bathhouse. Karstein's curiosity was piqued and said oh, only in this bathhouse, how interesting. Karstein stood up and said let's give it a try, Kiadrys. Kiadrys answered very well. Karstein entered the wooden house. After a while, a loud noise was heard. Karstein screamed aaagh. Pete thought he did just hear the Red Dragons, the most powerful creatures on earth, scream... ...scrubbing must be torture. Karstein washing his hair and said he should stop being so dramatic, it wasn't that painful, once he tough it out, it's quite refreshing... Kiadrys' skin was red and swollen and he looked frowning and said it doesn't change the fact that it's painful. Someone said haha. Karstein bowed his frothy head in the direction Seton was facing and he said he should pour some water on him, human. Seton thought something. Seton was watching intently, then he quickly picked up a ladle and poured water on Karstein. After Karstein had finished washing his body, he suddenly spoke in a suddenly serious, quite commanding voice to Seton that humans, they had been looking after Arin all this time. It was an unexpected situation, but Seton had become quite perceptive over the years. Seton said uh, yes... Seton thought it's hard to take Karstein seriously when he looked like a kid. Karstein stood up and speak to Seton solemnly that their species is known to repay kindness, there's something their desire, if so, they should tell him, he'll grant it, what's their wish. Pete knelt down. Pete said to Karstein that his greatness... ...learning about the lost ancient wisdom is enough for him, but if he still insist on being generous, then he'd like to ask for some treasure, his goal is to help the poor and hungry start their lives anew. Karstein chuckling and said to Pete that clearly, he has thought of what to say in advance. Karstein said to Pete that he already enlightened him, and now he want money too. Pete felt a sting. Someone said to Karstein that he should f-forgive him... Karstein said to Pete with a soft smile that he should relax, it's cute how humans rack their brains. This time Karstein looked at Seton and asked and him, he does have a wish. Seton answered his wish cannot be granted by someone else... ...because he wish to reach the heights of a Sword Master, not even an almighty dragon can make this a reality, right. Indeed, Karstein too had an awkward expression. Karstein thought for a moment and then said hmm, it's indeed a bit tricky, granting magic would be easier in comparison. It was then that Arin, who had not been very interested in the story, suddenly joined in and asked Karstein, he does know how to use Sword Aura. Karstein looked bewildered at Karstein's question. Karstein answered he's not sure about humans, but it's a piece of cake for them dragons, Arin can feel the flow of mana, right, he just gather that to his hand, then, imagine drawing a long stick... Arin thought he was holding the mana in his hand as he had said, and as he lifted it into the air, a faint light began to emanate from his hand. Arin looked at the sword of brilliant light that had been formed and shouted whoa, he did it, huh, it was so simple. Seton frowned as he watched from the side. Seton thought most people have to train relentlessly just to reach that state... ...yet Arin made it look so easy... Arin swung his sword of light around as if he was having fun. Seton was shaking and Karstein said to him that there's no need to feel disappointed, human, it's not because he lack talent. Karstein said to Seton that dragons were an inherently magical species, a human being jealous of a dragon using mana... ...is no different from him looking at the bird and wondering why he can't fly. Arin's eyes lit up as if he suddenly realized something and shouted oh, that does mean he's a Sword Master now. Karstein said no, that's not how it worked. Arin was disappointed and said aww. Karstein slowly explained to Arin the reason that he now have an exceptional weapon, but that's the extent of it, normally, humans start by mastering the sword, by feeling the blade, the flow... ...and finally, the world, they come to wield mana, which made up the world, they dragons go in reverse order since they can use mana from the start. Karstein said to Seton that anyway, back to where he left off, mana can't be given away like gifts... ...plus, even if he helped, it may lead him astray from the path he's seeking. however... Karstein smiled faintly and raised his hand towards the disappointed Seton and said ...he can do this much for him. Karstein said enhance. The tips of Karstein's fingers glowed, creating strange curves of light in the air, and the trajectory of light flowed through Seton's entire body. Karstein said he has maximized his physical capabilities, he may not notice a big difference, but it's better than nothing. Karstein's expression suddenly turned playful and he said now... Karstein shouted ...it's their turn to get scrubbed. Pete's expression was horrified. Seton thought Karstein quite liked it, huh... [4]
