[Location]Coolwater Arvintas

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Coolwater Arvintas Arvintas are the sleeping and living quarters of the Vantha Holds. Each Arvinta consists of a communal meeting space and private rooms for the couples and adults. Children sleep in a shared room adjacent to their parents until their thirteenth birthday when they are deemed old enough for their own room. This Hold decorates the communal space of their arvintas with interesting tidbits that wash up on shore as well as the skulls of large sea creatures that they’ve killed. It is not uncommon for Coolwater Vantha to show off the skulls of sharks and whales to guests and tell elaborate stories of how they hunted the creatures. When ships are retired for use Coolwater will usually pry off the boards that carried the ship’s name and hang them up in their communal spaces as well. When a ship is destroyed at sea the Vantha will try to get a few spars of wood from the debris which they paint with the names of those who were lost and hang on their walls in remembrance. Many Coolwater Vantha will explain their family history by pointing out the various ships their direct ancestors worked on and what positions they held. Most Coolwater Vantha show great pride in the ships that their ancestors captained. In the arvinta private rooms individuals usually keep mementoes from their journeys out at sea. Fishermen might keep nets in which they caught prized fish and steersmen might keep ship wheels from retired boats hung up to remind them of journeys they safely guided home. In Coolwater adults sleep in hammocks made of furs. These are similar to the fur hammocks that Avanthal boats are equipped with to travel the icy seas. The Coolwater Vantha want to feel just as comfortable sleeping at sea as they do at homeThe fur hammocks are very warm and the edges tend to curl around sleeping Vantha so usually only a light blanket is required for use. Adults will often request larger hammocks when they marry to accommodate the couple. It is traditional for the Vantha to light a candle if their private room has access to a window, otherwise they use the large window in their communal area, if their spouse is at sea. The waiting Vantha will keep the candle lit and replace it if necessary until their spouse makes it safely back to the port. They often say the light is there to guide their loved one home in case all other lights fail and they need extra assistance. All Vantha are aware of this tradition and it is considered incredibly rude to blow out one of the candles as it is believed that it will bring bad luck to the sailor if the light goes out. Living Expenses : Living in an arvinta incurs common living expenses. If you are not a Vantha, you must be invited by one in order to live here.