South

The southern part of the city has a chic family-oriented sort of charm to it. Here, small locally owned shops run rampant, neighbors often know each other by name, and the monthly socials are an event not to be missed. In the South, children can often be seen safely playing in the park or on sidewalks and in the weekends, families often take to the beach to enjoy the warm waters surrounding the city.

What You'll Find Here

Ascension Center of Equitation
Hyde Park
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
The Outskirts
The University of Sacrosanct

Ascension Center of Equitation

The Ascension Center of Equitation is the epicenter of the Dark Hunter Cavalry Unit. Originally a high-class facility for show-jumping, Ascension now caters entirely to the Cavalry Unit. Here the Dark Hunters learn how to ride and fight upon the backs of horses - many of which are Were's themselves.
Home of: The Cavalry

Hyde Park

Hyde Place takes up a large part of the Southern side of the city and includes a large playground, several fountains, and a small garden. The park is open from five in the morning till midnight though many shady characters may visit this place while it's technically "closed". The park has also been a venue for several concerts and hosts many holiday-related events. Under a full moon, witches are often seen here for the sacred ground beneath the iconic Weeping Beech.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) is an award-winning combined zoo and aquarium located within the Southern Part of Sacrosanct. Situated on 92 acres in Sacrosanct's Hyde Park, the zoo and aquarium are home to over 9,000 specimens representing 367 animal species. Point Defiance is also widely known for its conversation efforts regarding the breed and release program of Red Wolves.

The Outskirts

Beyond the city limits and over the bridge lies the deep, dark, and almost impenetrable forest. Often seen as a way to guard this magical city against the world that surrounds it, many are entirely ignorant of the evil that may creep between those tree trunks. Many were-creatures use the forest for the transformations of their newest members and some even take to hunting here. It isn't particularly peculiar for people to go missing within this forest but once you get through, the rest of the world awaits.

The University of Sacrosanct

The University of Sacrosanct offers some of the top programs in the nation with its outstanding campus and specialized faculty. The University places a high focus both upon educating future generations but also on research to help revolutionize the world. The University welcomes the talent of students across the world to enroll and unlock their unlimited potential. With applications from across the nation, classes fill up quickly.

PhD in Plant Biology Abigail Hughes

Feral by Nature


Posted on August 07, 2016 by Malia Tate
South


The way the wolf moves through the alleyways; she's very comfortable here, like it's her territory. Perhaps there is another kind of pack in Sacrosanct. I've never seen other wolves running around, not besides her. I've seen the panther and her, at least the only ones who have the gift to speak to me, it would seem. I have a feeling the wolf changed in front of me for a reason; I'm just still trying to figure out what that reason is. Why did she trust me not to attack her? She should know that humans aren't too fond of coyotes. They'd rather shoot than try to find out our intentions any day. And yet she chose to change in front of me. There has to be more to it.

I tilt my head, listening to her voice inside my head and then I shake my head. "How can I be? I've never been anything but this as long as I can remember. I've never been anything more than a coyote. I feel...something at the full moon, but I don't change. I get restless and I feel strong but I'm still me, still a coyote. I'm never human." I try to explain it the best way I can without getting angry or disoriented this time. I understand that I may have overreacted last time but this time I want to understand. Something tells me I need to.

She tells me that I may have forgotten to be human. My tail flicks behind me in discomfort of the notion. Me, human? What would Ceasar think of that? He would laugh at the ridiculousness of it all. My ears flick back. "Why would you choose to be human though? What are the benefits?" I tilt my head again when she mentions a mate. So she is not alone in this life. I've often wondered what it would be like to have a mate. To have someone to share secrets with. Caesar wants that position but we're just too different for my taste. I've started to think I'll never have that option because I'm too different than everyone else. I can't help but wonder if Weres have different options than other animals. "Can you tell me about your mate? Is he, like you? A wolf? What is it like to have a mate?"



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