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{{Business A '''Soothing parlor''' is a type of business on [[Scadrial]], specifically [http://coppermind.net/wiki/Mistborn_(series)#Era_2:_Mistborn_Adventures\|late 1800s time].,hat people go to to have emotions dampened. Depending on the amount paid, certain emotions can be requested. Theoretically [[Rioter]]s would also work there or have rioting parlors. They should have [[Aluminum]] plating in the walls to prevent the widespread [[Allomancy\|pushing of emotions]] confined to the building. \|services=Emotional [[Allomancy]] \|world=Scadrial \|universe=[[Cosmere]] \|books=[[Mistborn Era 2]] }} {{quote \|A luxurious massage, sweet scents, and a Soother on duty to give a unique "Emotional Massage" leave you feeling as good on the inside as you do on the outside. \|From a report in ''The Elendel Daily''{{file ref\|Elendel Daily broadsheet.png\|''The Elendel Daily'' broadsheet}} }} '''Emotional Allomancy parlors''', including both '''Soothing''' and '''Rioting parlors''', are businesses in [[Elendel]] on [[Scadrial]] where customers willingly have their emotions manipulated through [[Allomancy]].{{book ref\|mb5\|14}} ==Soothing Parlors== ~~{{stub}}~~ Soothing parlors are staffed by [[brass]] [[Misting]]s. The Soothers can dampen negative emotions such as fear and anger, allowing the patron temporary relief from their problems while they feel numb.{{book ref\|mb5\|14}} They offer a wide variety of services, including aromatherapy and massages.{{book ref\|mb5\|15}}{{file ref\|Elendel Daily broadsheet.png\|''The Elendel Daily'' broadsheet}} They stay open late into the night, serving as a slightly more expensive alternative to drinking at a tavern.{{book ref\|mb5\|14}} Typically, one or more Soothers use their abilities in a small bubble to create a general numbing effect on the people in most of the parlor building, but patrons can pay a high fee to get a private session that can help them address specific emotions. Parlors often have many rooms that each offer a unique atmosphere, likely to enhance the effects of the Soothing.{{book ref\|mb5\|15}} ==Rioting Parlors== Rioting parlors are presumably similar in most respects to Soothing parlors, but are instead staffed by [[zinc]] Mistings. Customers can select specific emotions that they want the Rioters to enflame. Rioting parlors may be even more popular than Soothing parlors.{{book ref\|mb5\|15}} ==Legality== Although the use of emotional Allomancy in business dealings was largely banned by the [[Allomantic Agreement of '94]], there is a specific exception in place if a customer willingly requests its use. The parlors are therefore fully legal, but a high potential for unscrupulous activity remains. The Elendel constabulary keeps a close watch on the city's parlors.{{book ref\|mb5\|15}} Soothing (and presumably Rioting) parlors are required to have [[aluminum]] plating in the walls to prevent the effects of the Allomancy inside the building from affecting people outside. However, this rule is not strictly enforced. The proprietors also wear aluminum-lined hats so that they are immune to emotional Allomancy.{{book ref\|mb5\|15}} ==History== It is not clear when Soothing and Rioting parlors came into common use; an article in ''The Elendel Daily'' in {{date\|341\|PC}} detailing the activities at Mistress [[Halex]]'s new Soothing parlor implied that many residents were not closely familiar with them at the time.{{file ref\|Elendel Daily broadsheet.png\|''The Elendel Daily'' broadsheet}} However, by {{date\|342\|PC}}, there were multiple parlors of each type in the city, and they seemed to be accessible to any resident who wanted to use one.{{book ref\|mb5\|14}} Parlors became particularly popular during the time of high unemployment and social unrest in Elendel leading up to the ousting of the corrupt [[Replar Innate\|Governor Innate]].{{book ref\|mb5\|14}} [[Chapaou]] went to Mistress Halex's Soothing parlor for a private session after being traumatized by seeing [[Bleeder]]; Wax visited the parlor during his investigation and hated the feeling that it gave him.{{book ref\|mb5\|15}} ==Trivia== *Businesses like Soothing and Rioting parlors became possible because Allomancers were willing to hire out their services; [[Feruchemist]]s rarely did so, presumably because of a traditional reverence for their abilities.{{book ref\|mb5\|15}} == Notes == <references /> {{complete\|[[User:Big Smooth\|Big Smooth]] ([[User talk:Big Smooth\|talk]]) 22:58, 16 August 2021 (UTC)}} {{Mistborn\|era 2}}