East
The east side of the city is the very heart of Sacrosanct - it's unique skyline is a clash between modern sky rises and small Victorian-inspired storefronts. In the heart of downtown, the sleek colored glass buildings reign supreme though their old-world roots can be seen in the most peculiar places from the lamp post styled electric street light to the stone sidewalks. The old world architecture slowly returns the further from downtown you travel, however. It's here that magic thrives, it hums in every stone and can be felt in every breath. Often, newcomers to the city may become overwhelmed by such sensations but, eventually, it becomes an ever-present feeling that's hardly noticed.
What You'll Find Here
City Creek Center
Dark Hunter Department
Inner Sanctum
Red on the Water
Starlight Tower
City Creek Center
The City Creek Center is an upscale open-air shopping center centered in the heart of downtown Sacrosanct. With its numerous fountains, foliage-lined walkways, and bubbling streams, City Creek Center offers three blocks of chic boutiques, delicious dining, and the newest showrooms.
Dark Hunter Department
The City of Sacrosanct's Dark Hunter Department's primary concern is the safety of all of Sacrosanct's residences. Their public safety responsibilities include code enforcement and supernatural crime prevention. The Sacrosanct Dark Hunter's Department follows the directions of the International Dark Hunter Council and serves as a local point of contact for any Dark Hunters working within the Council's ranks.
Inner Sanctum
The Inner Sanctum is an independently's owned specialty coffee company and cafe with a singular focus: quality. A hidden gem on the side streets of the busy downtown, the Inner Sanctum source's the world's finest beans and local treats. From it's delectable pastries to the exquisite latte art, the Inner Sanctum is dedicated to both its craft and the customer's experience. With beans roasted in house and every cup prepared by the best baristas, you will never be disappointed at the Inner Sanctum.
Owner Alexander Macedonia
Barista Alexis Wilde
Red on the Water
Nestled in a pleasant alcove that is but a stone's throw away from the dazzling labyrinth of downtown, Red on the Water is a spectacle in its own right. Renovated in the style of a classic Irish pub with a dash of modern flair befitting the city that boasts it, this up-and-coming venue is the perfect place to snag an impeccably prepared home-cooked meal and enjoy the city's most impressive collection of brews from Ireland and beyond. You and your guests are sure to be mesmerized and invigorated by the energetic offerings of the live Celtic band to be found here every weekend.
Home of: Elysium
Owner Isolt Marcello
Co-Owner Damon Marcello
Waitress Yumi Chizue
Starlight Tower
With one hundred floors and a 125-foot spire, the Starlight Tower rises high above the Sacrosanct skyline. More than just a landmark, the Starlight Tower offers a unique mix of restaurants, shops, and offices spaced throughout the building. Organized into nine verticle zones, each of which features a sky lobby and a light-filled garden atrium which merge the upscale interior with a faux landscaped exterior setting.
What You'll Find Here
Where you invest your love, you invest your life;
Posted on February 23, 2018 by DAREIOS
Dareios knew he walked a thin line. He'd already caved once, having fed on a former human business associate for weeks until he withered away in his brownstone's basement shortly before being elected. It was a dirty secret he'd shared with no one, and the first time he'd lost control in many, many years. There was no way for Anna-Marie to know that, but the way the vampire girl spoke to him, and the way her blue eyes seared into his own, Dareios felt like he was squirming under her gaze. He could feel his anger bubbling up inside of him, and turned his head away from her, staring out against the dark, damp street as she continued to speak. He balled and unballed his fists his in coat pockets, until finally, he felt himself snap. His fangs locked into place and his eyes turned a deep shade of amber. The bones around his eye sockets and forehead became more pronounced. And when he looked back at Anna-Marie, there was no hiding who he was: a predator. A vampire. Dareios didn't understand why this powerful, but little vampire girl got under his skin in such a way. She made him more irritated and agitated than anyone else he could think of in his current life. Even the ignorant humans he debated with on daily basis didn't infuriate him as much as this one girl. Perhaps it was because deep down, he knew she was right. She had a way of weaseling her way in through Dareios' most deeply-rooted insecurities. His whole idea of this fantastic utopia where everyone could get along and eat in humane and respectful ways was merely that -- a fantasy. Wasn't it? She was right, someone would snap eventually. Even he had. Sometimes when he thought too long about how it felt to slowly drain the life from Ian, his former employee, over those weeks made him feel, well, nearly alive. But no, it was merely a temptation. He was stronger than that. He had to be. Dareios wasn't out to be some kind of martyr. But he did believe beings from all walks of life, no matter their supernatural status, could be better. Why can't they get past the killing and feasting as if one day their life source would run out? He looked Anna-Marie squarely in the eyes now, not trying to find what he truly was. His chest rose and fell dramatically as he tried to get a handle on his feelings. Slowly, his more pronounced animalistic features began to fade. His eyes returned to a dark shade of brown, nearly black. His skin was smooth and even. His fangs covered. "Vampires have an image problem. From folklore to now, we've always been viewed as monsters, the ultimate predators to others. This is not untrue, but what year is it? We have the means to live and work together, to contribute to a society that works for every kind. That is what I believe. And that is why I do this." He said coolly, but he knew his rebuttal sounded rehearsed, like a line from one of his campaign speeches. He could argue with Anna-Marie, and tell her that he was personally funding research at the university to create a synthetic source of nutrients sans blood for their kind, but he knew she'd just scoff in his face. Her offer weighs heavily on him now. And in a rare moment of weakness, it seems tempting. "I can't do this." He says quietly, shaking his head. "Someone would know." And there was too much at stake to risk it. Dareios Auerbach | Vampire | Vinyl |
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- Ashes to Ashes - By Anna-Marie Belrose on April 08, 2018 at 8:22 PM