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 23, 2020 by Sorcha Northwoods
South
do not falter - the dark approaches

Erik had always perceived much about me without knowing me for a long period of time. I wonder if he wasn't skewed in his vision, yet I knew that he was a good judge of character. He had a noble streak in him a mile wide. Erik had always seemed like the type of person that was almost too good to be true. He was excessively kind, charming, humorous, and protective. I suppose that if I was any normal sort of woman, I would have never left his house after my short stint there. Despite my age, I was a bit dense in all the romantic kind of stuff, and I was never one for just the sexual part of it. There wasn't any way that I could be the type to enjoy a bit of fun then run. My entire being was so focused on whatever I went after that when I dated, I was invested. I had been disappointed when Booker had moved from the city after our initial dating several years ago and part of that disappointment had transferred to me in the form of avoiding close connections.

People say that once you realize you have a problem that you can then start fixing it. I knew I had an issue with commitment a long time ago but it was a hard habit to break. The relationship between me and my parents had been strained for many years before things had gone to shit. Still, what Erik said was true. I felt a zing in my chest that rung true. People did seem attracted to me - not in a physical sense, that I knew of, but they just generally seemed to be drawn in by me, and I tended to flit around them like the shadows I had begun to control, fleeing when their radiance was shined upon me.

Erik's somber words about attracting the wrong attention make me pause for a moment, letting the words stew as we get to the apartment and commence the cat routine. He had been around a very long time and was bound to make enemies. Well, scratch that, he was so freaking charming, how could he have ANY enemies? It is a question I store for later - if luck would have it, I would have plenty of time to grill him on things later.

"Psh, coffins are your style, not mine," I tease back, winking at him before giggling. I remember how nervous I had been when I first met Dareios. He was the first vampire I had ever met, Erik the second, and yet, here I was teasing Erik about it without feeling a twinge of fear of discomfort. In the end, he was as human as I was, even if we were both a little bit 'extra'. I heard his breath whistle in as I stepped closer and my heart jackknifes even as I kiss his cheek and step back, cheeks pink. Something lurks in his eyes as I step back and I can't tell if it is hunger or just awe, and I wait with uneven breath for his acceptance or denial. I had spent so long pushing everyone away I wasn't entirely certain Erik would agree to stay, even if I knew I was being stupid. He had sought me out after all.

I huff out a breath in quite an undignified, relieved manner, grinning abruptly at him as I kick off my shoes haphazardly before padding over to my plush couch. The truth was, I wasn't naturally a clean freak or very organized. I just hadn't had much time in my apartment to dirty it up in the last few weeks. It was a good thing, I think, casting a green gaze back at Erik thoughtfully. I would have been embarrassed to have clothes littered everywhere with a guest over. I grab the remote, turning the TV on and flipping to HBO, immediately digging through the movies to the Horror genre before giving him a wolfish grin.

"Horror. I particularly enjoy the supernatural kind." My eyes twinkle, waiting to see what kind of reaction that might get. Some supernaturals hated how humans had portrayed their kind in cinema. I loved it. I patted the seat next to me, though my mouth turned dry for a moment at the thought of sitting that close with Erik. It was my nerves and my lack of any sort of real experience I suppose. I was the best damn potion maker out there (in my opinion) but pretty miserable at relationships, friends or more. "But before I play one of these, you said something about having some unsavory people follow you. Care to elaborate?" I lift a brow at him, expression open. He knew who was after my powers so I figured it was only fair if I knew who was after him.




witch - 30 years - healing touch/shadow immobilization
Sorcha
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