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

and there's a big black sky over my town


Posted on March 25, 2022 by ashton doss
South



He understood the competitiveness of surfing. Growing up in South Carolina, he had some surf, but nearly as great as those in Hawaii or California. He could only dream of waves that big. He didn't shy away from them, in fact, he wanted to ride those waves, to feel that power beneath his feet. It was nothing short of a dream. "It looked like a great wave...until it wasn't. I'm glad you got a chance to ride it." He offered her a smile, one that was friendly and trusting. Clearly she was having trouble with something but he knew it wasn't his place to ask. He would just kill whatever fears she had with kindness.

He extends his hand to hers, introducing himself. He waits, just waiting for her to do the socially acceptable thing and take his hand in a handshake. Instead, she just sits there, his hand held out to her. Silence surrounds them and he begins to feel awkward. It was almost as if his hand was somehow made of fire. He looked down at his hand, turning it to look at his palm and then the back of his hand. There was nothing on it, no flames, no bugs, no blood. Nothing but a normal hand was held out to her. Strange.

It took her a long time before she finally took his hand, shaking it and telling him her name was Raylin, but Ray was what she preferred. He smiled. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Ray. I have a cousin named Raelynn." It was just a fact from his family tree, hopefully something that would make him seem normal to her. He was looking for anything that might create some sort of bond...preferring one that didn't send her into a fear response.

She comments on his suite and he chuckles with a nod. "Ah, yeah. I flipped on the news before I came." He ran a hand through his wet hair as he fingered the course wax on his board in almost nervousness. "It should warm up in an hour or two. I might be over dressed then." He didn't have any surfing classes today, so likely he would be heading home before his dry suite kept him too warm.

He looked up at her, trying to think of some sort of conversation that might not make her recoil. He wished he knew what her trigger was so he could avoid it completely. "You have good form, you know." He was referring to her form on her surfboard. She was a natural if she didn't already know it.




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