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

Ashes to Ashes


Posted on August 27, 2018 by Anna-Marie Belrose
South



Anna-Marie couldn't tell exactly what it was several days ago, something in the way her body no longer coiled at the sight of the sun specks streaming in from the gap in the drapes. It was an interesting feeling to say the least and one that for some reason the petite vampire decided to investigate. Inch by inch she drew closer to that bright ray of light, those small fingers tentatively raising until the very tips of those pale digits grazed that column of light. The pain which would be expected of a vampire never came and with sapphire eyes raised in bewilderment, Anna further plunged her hands, arm, and all the way up until that baseball sized light of warmth landed on her face.

Since that morning Anna had taken to wandering the world during the day. It had been quite an adjustment to her internal clock which had become accustomed to sleeping during the day. Her mood swings were quite aggressive at first, like a toddler without a nap, much quicker to lash out than usual which was saying something considering the improvement to her behavior she had made lately.

Today was the first day she was beginning to feel normal and breached that sunlight to feel its warmth on her skin even if it couldn't warm her completely. Anna could smell the impending rain on the horizon despite the brilliant sun fighting on for as long as it could. Hunger and boredom drew the young french girl to her familiar stomping grounds of the park. The foot traffic was lighter here and joggers easier to snatch off the trails without any witnesses. Her path towards the jogging trails brought her to the playground first. Perhaps she could play a bit before feeding. Slowly, Anna stepped off that curb into the sand and made her way to the swing set. Her gaze swept the area, noting each and every child and the adult with them. There seemed to be an odd one out. One vibrant blonde careening about the playground didn't seem to have an accompanying adult. Was she simply guessing wrong? Her attuned observation assured her that none of the adult's gaze wandered from their own designated charge.

Those blue eyes continued to watch the unknown child run about in glee, leaping onto those monkey bars only to fumble and tumble to the ground beneath. It didn't take much of a breeze for that coppery smell to waft into the child vampire's sense causing those pupils to dilate in reminder of her hunger. After taking one final glance towards the others, Anna left her swing to approach the downed child only to pause a yard's distance from her. She paused a moment, considering her words as she teetered on the edge of control coming closer to that source of smell. "You have to put sand on your hands first." Obviously falling from the monkey bars was something she knew how to avoid and seemed willing to share her knowledge.

anna-marie

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