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

Not all who Wander are Lost


Posted on May 21, 2014 by Ezra
South

A thunderous roar makes all present fall silent, the obsidian panther padding forward with a scowl upon his facade, glaring at the female interloper who had come to my aide.

But then his gaze is upon me, and something stark within them makes my fur bristle indignantly. He stares me down hard, demanding to know what it is I seek, clearly disbelieving of my words.

I felt my heart harden against unspoken accusations. What did he mean, what do I Seek? This was My forest! My Home. They were the invaders here! Gathering my courage I stood to my full height, I was still a couple inches shorter then the large black cat, but I held my head high and proud, ears flicking back to flatten against my skull.

"I could ask You the same thing!" I growled back at him, surprised even at myself for the strength that has suddenly stolen possession of my voice. "This forest is my Home. You are in My territory here...."

I glanced around at the three of them. Maybe I was outnumbered, but I was no coward.

"Tell me, when someone comes traipsing into Your home unannounced, do you simply sit by and let them take over the place, or would you go investigate as well?"

It's about this time I notice the very primal way in which my attacker is eyeballing me, looking me over like a juicy gazelle on the serenghetti. When he speaks, the words cause my muzzle to crinkle back in another sneer, long luxuriant plume lashing with agitation. Something told me his idea of 'play' wasn't much better then his game of 'fetch' had been.

I feel my claws unsheathe, extending to score tiny trenches into the soil at my feet.

"Touch my again and I'll rip that nasty look right off your face you Creeper!" It wasn't a threat, it was an absolute promise! I hated when others touched me, I hated feeling their memories flood my mind, the nausea that accompanies the spinning of thoughts and names, faces and places and details. It was a wonder I hadn't thrown up all over the bastard the first time he'd man-handled me. It was only the saving grace of my instincts for self preservation that spared me the turbulent maelstrom of his personal life story the first go around.

Only the female of the trio seemed at all friendly. At least someone in the bunch had a level head on her shoulders, it figures it'd be the female. She sidles up alongside the larger black brute, speaking in soft hushed tones to both males before stepping forward with a regal air to her posture and a smooth, fluid charm to her words.

Still, I regarded her with unease. She appeals to my better nature if only because she is far gentler then her masculine counter-parts, and I owe her a debt of thanks for alleviating me of that brutish brother of hers. Ears flick forward as she approaches, my coat smoothing as the hostility of my pose becomes more lax and serene.

I give a pensive expression as she inquires of my name, feeling altogether exasperated and wishing I'd just stayed in my cave with my treasures. I sure as Hell wasn't interested in being interrogated, but there was no help for it now... and at least the female had the good sense to be polite and somewhat kind. Did I really wish to give away such information? These guys weren't really getting anywhere gaining my trust, but then again I could see the truth of her words and how my actions were construed as suspicious.

after several moments consideration, I finally indulge myself on a sigh and gift her with an answer.

"My name is Ezra. And you are?"





~Of The Feline Persuasion ~ Runs with No Pride ~ My King Cat Daddy~ 30 Lives Lived~ My 6th Sense is Biographic Aptitude ~ "Speaks Like This"


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