North

Within the Northern vicinity of the city, the wealthy gather behind meticulously trimmed hedges and high-class architecture. The pristine streets are paved with stone and the storefronts are brightly lit and inviting - for the right clientele. In the North, every establishment is eager to cater to the rich and the wealthy. Many such places are used to the sometimes peculiar requests of the otherworldly but here there is little that money cannot buy - whether it happens to be illegal or merely involves looking the other way. Vampires and Dark Hunters are often found upon these Northern streets, their long lives often contributing to their sizable wealth which allows them the luxuries that the North provides.

What You'll Find Here

Eternity
The VooDoo Room
The Witchery

Eternity

The newly opened Eternity is an expensive fine dining restaurant nestled high upon the hills of the North - providing it a breathtaking view of the city below. The award-winning chefs at Eternity collaborate directly with local farmers and producers to source the freshest ingredients for its ever-changing menu. The staff at Eternity pride themselves on serving each customer's unique dietary needs - from the vampiric to the mortal races. Reservations are strongly encouraged as Eternity is frequently booked to capacity.

The VooDoo Room

Located in the heart of the North, the Voodoo Room is the spirits lover's destination of choice in Sacrosanct. The Voodoo room is a craft cocktail bar that aims to provide an eclectic and exotic atmosphere. Nestled among the William Morris wallpaper, gold, and wood, you will find a new kind of neighborhood cocktail bar. One where hospitality and skill work in concert. With intoxicating liquors and a voodoo vibe, the Voodoo room will keep you coming back for more. Guided by the mantra of providing a one of a kind, high-end experience, the Voodoo Room's mixologists meet the highest standards with a fantastically themed selection of cocktails and specials.

The Witchery

Dark, Gothic, and thoroughly theatrical, the Witchery is a place to indulge yourself with it's lavish, theatrical suites. Whatever room you choose, you'll find glamor, indulgence, and luxury. From the Vestry to the Library and the Armory, the suites of the Witchery are nothing short of sensually romantic. A stay at the Witchery is not complete without dining in the rich baroque surroundings of the original oak-paneled hotel or among the elegant candle-lit charms of the Secret Garden. Whether you stay or dine, The Witchery is an unforgettably magical experience.

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Posted on June 19, 2016 by Samantha Cassidy
North

Samantha was well aware that the dingy appearance of the two of them â€" they were from the West, after all â€" made them stick out like a sore thumb in the wealthy Northern district, just as she also knew that the sales clerks saw her pointed ears and chose to step away from her. She could literally feel the disgust that came rolling off of them, and she knew it was more in regard to their appearances rather than her species, but it was still enough to make her sigh. Still, that hadn't stopped her from making sure she pointed out the band she wanted to Raven, grinning to herself at the nod of approval the wolf gave her before she turned to flag down a member of the staff. She had most certainly thought that flagging down a sales person would be easy, even with the distaste they showed for her. But she had money, and she had every intention to buy the piece she was pointing out. But that she was ignored only caused a pang of hurt in her chest. "Oh, um. C'mon Raven... let's just..." She started, rather confused when Raven handed her the bags. "Raven?"

The sudden shift in the woman caused Samantha even to step back, the hiss starting under her breath. "Raven, what are you..." She whispered, though it was completely drowned out by the shrieks and shouts that the other patrons of the store were using as they fled the store. Samantha looked towards the cameras, thankful that they seemed to be trained on the ceiling and not on the floor â€" well that was stupid for security â€" but at least they wouldn't be caught from this. What was it with the Weres she hung out with and the sudden need to shift in the middle of their shopping excursions. She was sure it would be only moments before someone phoned for Animal Control, and she wasn't sure how she would talk her way out of it this time. When the last patron was out of the store, she narrowed her eyes at the wolf. "That wasn't nice, Raven." She said, though it was clear from her tone that the girl was remarkably amused by the whole adventure that Raven seemed determined to set them on. It was rare â€" at least for Samantha â€" to see the girl take on such a role, and Samantha couldn't deny that she enjoyed seeing Raven stand up for herself.

Within moments, the wolf had handed the watch band to the fae girl. "Thank you," She said softly, tucking the black band into the pocket of her purse for protection. "You didn't have to do that, even though that was incredibly bad ass of you." She smiled, reaching over to the now-human girl and putting her arm through Raven's, linking them as they strode proudly out of the store. "I think that Aiden will love it. I can't wait to tell him how you got it for me." The girl grinned, tugging her away from the crowd that had formed and back towards the way that they'd came. In the midst of everything, they had hardly expected a faerie girl and a human girl to walk out of the shop. No, it was clear that they had not been paid attention to, not even slightly.

"Now, about that jacket..." The girl grinned and leaned into her friend, nudging her happily. "I think we've had enough excitement for the day." And it was true, they'd certainly caused enough trouble in the North. Samantha was happy that they'd spent some time together, and even happier that she had gotten Raven out of her comfort zone and into some new clothes that she certainly deserved. "I think that you should wear your blue dress next time you do something with Tobi. I bet he'd like that a lot." She smiled warmly. "But for now, let's get those sweets and head home." It was all she wanted to do now, get something sweet for her Aiden and go spend the rest of the day curled up in his arms, and that was exactly what she intended to do.


Samantha Cassidy