"Have you visited the springs outside? The concept is the same in my home -- naturally heated water, mountainous region, advertised health benefits. I haven't the expertise to comment on the latter part, but I've been told the heat is often good for aching limbs at least."

Anything else, he wouldn't be able to really confirm or deny.

"The attached tavern allowed guests to stay overnight in the area, enjoy food and drink between using the springs, although I wonder how regularly busy they were. The Veiled Stair was somewhat off the beaten track, not terribly accessible from other population hubs. Perhaps that was the appeal."