Settling into Massillia: Where to go.
House Mercator has a villa in the wealthy Carinade district, on the extreme southwest of the city. This neighborhood is actually outside the walls, on the rugged hill overlooking the ocean, west of the Pharo. Because of its beautiful views, and remoteness yet accessibility from the bustle of the city, it became the most popular neighborhood for the richest families in Massilia. The Mercator property overlooks the sea, and is built around a wide terrace with a pool.
Not many Mercators actually live here. They have their property here mostly for business purposes, and as a result it has lots of room. Currently it is home to Filana Mercator, who was married to a cousin of Titus before his untimely disappearance at sea. Their son, Milo Mercator, is only eighteen but a math and business prodigy, and manages everything they Mercators do here singlehandedly, at least from the administrative point of view- they have dozens of servants and workers, and a warehouse and dock in the New Docks district.
Titus, and anyone going with him, would start out going here.
Gondioque and anyone going with her have lodgings arranged at the Old Forum's Cabreus House Inn. Cabreus House is a merchant/noble family that lost just about everything but the house they live in during the wars of the past few decades. Now they maintain their house by keeping it as boutique tavern and lodgings for other wealthy families. The national treasury of Burgundy has leased an entire floor, with services to be provided by House Cabreus as needed. This is a very quiet, refined place that deals with a very wealthy clientele that does not wish to endure the common riff raff of ordinary taverns and guest houses. It is commonly used by visiting official emissaries, rich merchants, nobles, and other high status travelers.
The properties of House Palantus are also available, since filling in for House Palantus was arranged as official “cover” for characters. This includes a warehouse with offices and servants’ quarters in the New Docks area, and the townhouse in the Old Town area. The last members of the household to remain are simply biding their time now, enjoying some leisure before it is time to sail east to Alexandria. They all live in the townhouse, but intend to move out soon, and there are a couple of newly freed slaves who have permission to reside on House Palantus property as well.
Finally, characters can seek to make their own arrangements.
Separate threads will be established as characters split up for different places, doing different things. Please let the GM know where your character intends to go to settle in.