So this guy Malacus is a bully and miser who has opened a therapeutuc bath house. I don't know about you Rob, but this sounds like some of our professional colleagues.
I like the build so far. The brick color scheme is certainly unique and nicely done, although the reflections in the last two pictures probably don't do it justice. I like your concept for the door also, and I'd keep the lion. Glad you said something about about the wine theme because, after your original story, grapes were not what I thought was hanging over the door. How did you do the leaves for those grapes by the way? At any rate, off to a great start. I'm looking forward to more when you can. - Mike