East

The east side of the city is the very heart of Sacrosanct - it's unique skyline is a clash between modern sky rises and small Victorian-inspired storefronts. In the heart of downtown, the sleek colored glass buildings reign supreme though their old-world roots can be seen in the most peculiar places from the lamp post styled electric street light to the stone sidewalks. The old world architecture slowly returns the further from downtown you travel, however. It's here that magic thrives, it hums in every stone and can be felt in every breath. Often, newcomers to the city may become overwhelmed by such sensations but, eventually, it becomes an ever-present feeling that's hardly noticed.

What You'll Find Here

City Creek Center
Dark Hunter Department
Inner Sanctum
Red on the Water
Starlight Tower

City Creek Center

The City Creek Center is an upscale open-air shopping center centered in the heart of downtown Sacrosanct. With its numerous fountains, foliage-lined walkways, and bubbling streams, City Creek Center offers three blocks of chic boutiques, delicious dining, and the newest showrooms.

Dark Hunter Department

The City of Sacrosanct's Dark Hunter Department's primary concern is the safety of all of Sacrosanct's residences. Their public safety responsibilities include code enforcement and supernatural crime prevention. The Sacrosanct Dark Hunter's Department follows the directions of the International Dark Hunter Council and serves as a local point of contact for any Dark Hunters working within the Council's ranks.

Inner Sanctum

The Inner Sanctum is an independently's owned specialty coffee company and cafe with a singular focus: quality. A hidden gem on the side streets of the busy downtown, the Inner Sanctum source's the world's finest beans and local treats. From it's delectable pastries to the exquisite latte art, the Inner Sanctum is dedicated to both its craft and the customer's experience. With beans roasted in house and every cup prepared by the best baristas, you will never be disappointed at the Inner Sanctum.

Owner Alexander Macedonia

Barista Alexis Wilde

Red on the Water

Nestled in a pleasant alcove that is but a stone's throw away from the dazzling labyrinth of downtown, Red on the Water is a spectacle in its own right. Renovated in the style of a classic Irish pub with a dash of modern flair befitting the city that boasts it, this up-and-coming venue is the perfect place to snag an impeccably prepared home-cooked meal and enjoy the city's most impressive collection of brews from Ireland and beyond. You and your guests are sure to be mesmerized and invigorated by the energetic offerings of the live Celtic band to be found here every weekend.
Home of: Elysium

Owner Isolt Marcello

Co-Owner Damon Marcello
Waitress Yumi Chizue

Starlight Tower

With one hundred floors and a 125-foot spire, the Starlight Tower rises high above the Sacrosanct skyline. More than just a landmark, the Starlight Tower offers a unique mix of restaurants, shops, and offices spaced throughout the building. Organized into nine verticle zones, each of which features a sky lobby and a light-filled garden atrium which merge the upscale interior with a faux landscaped exterior setting.

What You'll Find Here

Crash Choir Records
Pentagram
Ellington Enterprise

there are monsters in the night


Posted on August 15, 2015 by Samantha Cassidy
East

Samantha Cassidy



It took several minutes for the young woman's breathing to steady enough that she could actually evaluate her situation. For those minutes, her heart was racing so fast she was sure it was going to burst out of her ribcage. Even when she was able to calm herself, she still couldn't stop the trembling in her hands that remained as a visual reminder of the fear that had just plagued her. Truthfully, it wasn't until Samantha was able to pick up on the panther's emotions - it seemed that her own fear had drowned out her power - that she really felt anything but panic. Even then, it was the complete apathy of the feline that intrigued her. He didn't seem to want to harm her, and if he had, he'd had plenty of chances to do so already. Still, there was something unsettling about the way the feline merely watched her. "You frightened me," Samantha said when she was able to recover her voice, and even then it sounded shaky and unsteady. "But you were trying to protect me, weren't you? Whatever that was... and I suppose you probably know exactly what it was... it was trying to kill me."

The absurdity of the situation screamed out to her. There was nothing she could think of that would warrant someone coming after her head. She didn't even act like a faerie if she could help it. Still, it seemed as though the feline was still unwilling to make any attempt to interact with her. Nadya had told her that her brother did nothing if it wasn't his idea first, after all. In fact, she was pretty confident that the statue-like creature in front of her wasn't going to react at all until he'd moved his head to deal with the arrow in his side. Samantha wished she could pull the arrow out herself, but the burn on her palm was enough to keep her back against the brick wall and away from him. He hardly seemed to need her help anyways. The arrow just sizzled away at the touch of his saliva. "How did you..." The girl began, though she dropped off when it was clear she wouldn't get the answer she desired.

Regardless of the feline in front of her, it was clear to Samantha that she needed to tend to her wounds. She'd never handled pain well. As a human, she'd flinched away from needles and had been the type to throw up at the sight of blood. It turned out that immortality had not taken that away. Now that the fear had subsided, the torn skin on her arm made her head ache and her knees feel wobbly. "I don't suppose you know how to clean an iron injury do you?" She mumbled, careful to not look at the blood soaking her arm. If she looked at it, she was sure she'd be unable to keep herself up. She shook her head, picking herself up off the wall. "Come on then, the least you can do is walk me home after scaring me like that."

The faerie didn't wait to notice if the panther was following her as she moved around him and started down the sidewalk towards the apartment she rented. It was only a few blocks away from the burlesque after all. Still, every step was agonizing to the young woman with the exceptionally low pain tolerance. She was rounding the corner to her apartment building when she finally looked back, curious to see if the feline was behind her or not. Truthfully, she wasn't sure if he would have bothered.

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