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

virtue has a veil, vice a mask


Posted on September 22, 2016 by Raven Clocksworth
South
i'm not ashamed of my scars, i'm ashamed of the world for not understanding.

It was absolutely freeing to be outside than cooped up within the stuffy office. It was natural for her species to enjoy the cold and being stuck within a warm enclosure was not ideal. There were times when she wished to take the paper work and go outside and actually feel the cool wind tousle her golden-brown curls and tickle her skin. However, she knew quite well the work wouldn't be done with perfection, especially if her entire focus was on Tobias. Being in Tetradore's office helped keep the lupine focused on the work at hand, even if she felt the pain in her neck from peering over the stacks of paperwork that was organized perfectly on his desk. Being at the park was a grand idea. The past few days and nights had been quite hectic and it felt wonderful to be running around within her ebony and grey hide. What wasn't so wonderful as the fact that she had a leopard gaining on her heels.


Her eyes remained pointed forward upon the metal dome that called to her like a beacon. Touching it, leaping on it, or at least getting inside it, would allow her the opportunity to stay safe. The familiar sight of the ebony panther launching and standing at the top of the dome, caused to propel herself even faster, eager to join Tetradore in a victory stance. Grey-trimmed ears laced back slightly as she heard the panther roar proudly, as the feline seemed to gloat that he was on top and safe. The wolf was running, but it was unfortunate that the feline that was chasing her was capable of sprinting perfectly on top of her. She let out a yelp of surprise, her eyes widen, as she felt his massive frame barge on top of her, as her peculiar marked body crashed into the gravel. As she slid she let out a frustrated sigh as her eyes counted the distance between her and the metal dome, releasing an irritable huff as she was only just a few more feet away. Her dial turned back to Tobias, hearing his purr as one grey paw playfully smacked the side of his head.


She could feel how Tobias' teeth gently began to cling to her neck scruff, feeling him pull and tug in his playful fashion, the lupine releasing a playful low growl. As he brings his dial down to nuzzle her she cannot help but return to affectionate gesture back. As soon as his weight left her form she slowly got up, shaking herself and getting rid of the dirt and pebbles that got caught within her thick coat. Her banner swayed side to side in a friendly fashion as she watched her mate climb up to head butt their Alpha, steadily she walked over to the dome, lifting herself on her haunches and allowing her paws to lean against part of the metal dome looking up at the felines. Playfully she had one grey paw bat at the Tetradore's paw and Tobias' paws, quite content to grab their attention in a playful manner. Unable to keep herself on her hind legs she returned her forelegs to the ground as she stalked around the dome for a moment, watching them, until she turned around closing her eyes. Steadily she counted, her tail tapping the ground in a tick-tock fashion, her ears twitching back and forth to listen to them as they moved.


As soon as she said one her eyes re-opened and she turned around, scanning the playground equipment carefully. Not seeing anything out of the ordinary she did as any predator or canine would do, she relied on her nose, because the nose always knows. Eagerly she stretched her neck raising her dial as she inhaled the autumn wind catching both felines scents. Quietly she followed the scent and lowered her dial to the ground, finding Tobias' scent much stronger than Tetradore's, but as she followed Tobias' scent she growled in frustration. Ignoring his scent she went on to following Tetradore's, zig-zagging for a moment and then she stopped. Raising her head she looked straight ahead and noticed a see-saw and a toy pirate ship.


Both ears were pointed forward as she focused intently on the pirate ship, eyes narrowed as she suddenly propelled herself forward. As Tetradore tried to escape the ship she chased after him, digging her paws into the gravel as she attempted to increase her speed. Somehow she managed to leap at him, crashing into his side as they tumbled into the ground. Lying on top of him her tail wagged to and fro when she realized she had won, her dial lowering slightly as she gently nudged her muzzle into his neck in an affectionate manner, a bit reluctant to grab onto his neck scruff in a playful manner.


While Tobias came over to tackle the two of them to share on the affection and reaffirm those pack bonds, she playfully grabbed his neck scruff and tugged gently. However, she would suddenly stop and quickly move away from both jungle cats, her dial held high as she tasted the sudden wind that had brushed past them. Her dark fur began to rise as her mind slowly began to calculate the familiar scent that she hadn't experienced in such a long time, it was friend she knew that much, but she couldn't recall who the scent belonged to. Softly her voice touched both felines minds, as the lupine began to pace back and forth trying to catch a stronger scent.


"Do you two smell that? It is familiar, can either of you recall it?"

Raven Clocksworth.
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