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

do not falter; the dark approaches


Posted on April 18, 2020 by Sorcha Northwoods
South
do not falter - the dark approaches

My life had been a twist of events that seemed almost pre-destined at times. One thing after another after another, yet for the moment, I feel as if I have come out stronger. There was much that I could improve upon in my life but I felt a satisfaction that I was at a point in my life that I could consider hiring another person to help me out. It meant that I was on the verge of success and there was an ambition within me that craved such a distinction. It is why I never asked for patronage from Dareios or even Erik - it would have been easy to allow their assistance. My shop would've flourished and I wouldn't have struggled. But I was stubborn and what kind of success would it be if it hadn't been hard-earned? If I Hadn't struggled, clawed, and tore my hair out to do it?

Probably an easier one. Sometimes I wondered if I was batshit crazy, mostly on those nights when I was so dog-tired that I barely had the energy to eat. Other times I flourished, like when I was commissioned by high-end customers for really expensive potions. It was a give and take.

Now that I had given, over and over, I think I was ready to take.

It was perfect timing for Erik's appearance. As my eyes glide over his handsome features I consider how much I don't know about him. What kind of powers did he have? How had he known that I was ready to be approached again? Was this serendipity? I squint a bit as I chew on my fry, considering, even as he smiles in that manner that seemed to make gooseflesh rise on my arms. I don't know how it is that I managed to find vampires of the kind ilk but I also wondered why he even bothered with me when I had ghosted him so long. Maybe long lives made for long patience.

There was no tension between us. It was as if I had not disappeared into my own life. I smirk right back at him, my face screaming of course it wasn't, since we both knew he was here because I was. Erik had told me that vampires could eat food, it just wasn't the same for them. No nourishment and not as tasteful. As I chewed my salty fries, I enjoyed the flavor. What would life me like to only enjoy one source of food? Abruptly my brows furrowed and I titled my head, much the way my cat did when he was confused. "Blood tastes different depending on the person and species right?"

I grin impishly at him then, almost apologetic. "Sorry, random question," I add, waving another fry around. "I just... I love different tastes so it would be a shame if all you could taste was one thing." He takes the fry I slid to him, eating it slowly, and I watch him with a curious, if fascinated, eye. He jokes about my appetite and I laugh. "Too late for that," I say, winking at him. In our short conversation I've demolished most of my fries and half of my burger, eating with a gusto, the headache fading away quickly with the sugar and grease and a fullness making me ease back in my seat so I can focus on him better.

"I'm sorry."

The words fall out before I can stop them, my smile falling away to an open expression. "For ghosting you. I should have texted or called or... well, been a better friend I guess. I'm pretty terrible at that."


witch - 30 years - healing touch/shadow immobilization
Sorcha
?dante

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