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.

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Posted on September 19, 2014 by Alexis Wilde
South


I know her nightmares must scare her. I feel bad for her because I wish I could help take them away but I know I can't. I don't think she has nightmares when she sleeps with Tobi so maybe that's why she does so much. I guess I don't blame her. I know my wounds may be fresh but hers are still there beneath the strong exterior. There's danger everywhere. She's taught me about the hunters and how they want to kill our kind. I haven't met a vampire besides Isolt yet and I guess that's a good thing. I haven't heard good things about them. I've met more than my fair share of weres though. There's plenty of them in Sacrosanct. I know she wants me to know how to defend myself but I can't picture myself hurting anyone, even if they plan on hurting me. Flight has always been my first response and it's gotten me this far so why change now? I want to be useful for her, to be able to help her in some way, but what if I'm not good enough?

As if reading my thoughts, she tells me that running away won't always work. I scowl. She points out that I'm small. I definitely knew that, my brows furrowing. I duck my head, my voice soft.

"I am a weakling."

I point out. I shrug lightly, as if I don't have to work hard to convince them. It's like they can smell the weakness on me everywhere I go. I can feel her watching me as we walk and I wonder if I disappoint her. I try to be strong but it's just not me. She's the strong one. Once we reach the woods though, the feeling of freedom is almost overwhelming. As Raven stops and crouches, I jump forward, my body changing in mid air as I fall to the ground as a scarlet fox. I turn to look at Raven, blinking at her with gold blue eyes as I wag my tail. I always feel more confident in this form. She looks at me and then tells me what she plans to do. I tilt my head, ears pricked forward as I listen. There is a little bit of hesitation since we both know what happened last time she chased me. She wants me to be clever and my ears flicker uncertainly. What if I can't?

She tells me not to be afraid to attack her and I whimper a little, ears folding back as my eyes sadden. She knows I don't want to hurt her, whether we heal or not. I growl in disagreement when she tells me not to worry about her face.

"Your face...is beautiful."

I assure her with my thoughts, my inner voice determined whether she believes it or not. Finally I exhale and nod my head slowly.

"I'll try...my best."

She lowers her form and I wait, widening my stance as my muscles tense, ready to run. As she curls her lips and show teeth, I shudder and back up a little, still watching with ears pinned. At her command, I spin on my heels and take off, darting through the long grass. I zig zag and try to think as I'm running. Finally I get a whiff of water and a plan forms in my mind. My tail waving above the grass so she'll see it, I suddenly turn and dart through the creek, pulling my tail down to wave straight behind me now so she can't see it as I circle around wide. I go back through the creek at another point, zig zagging through it a few times before moving around behind where her location should be. I know she can't hear me running and the water should make her lose my scent. I've made my path as unpredictable as possible to keep her from guessing my position and if she can't see my tail then she can't see me. I slow my pace and crouch low, stalking through the grass now back toward the creek. She'll probably figure I've stuck to the creek to keep my scent masked so she should be close by. Now just to wait...




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