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.
City Creek Center
Dark Hunter Department
Inner Sanctum
Red on the Water
Starlight Tower
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.
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.
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
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
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.
"Oh my God, oh my God..." She was freaking out. What the heck should she wear?! She'd never been on a date before. Truthfully, she'd forgotten about the date in all the business of moving her stuff back into the Ark and decorating her room up more this time. Last time, she'd known her stay would be temporary so she refused to put any personal touches on the room. It had looked vacant except for the messy bed. But now she'd found paintings she liked, mostly of forests and open woodlands, and hung them up on the walls. She found an old black and white photo of her mother that she stole from her dead father's corpse. She usually just carried it around her and hid it in safe hidden places in the woods but now she had somewhere to put her. It hung right over her bed so she could look at her mother's face every night before she went to sleep.
She was excited to be back but now she had other things to worry about. Like her date with Alexander in approximately thirty minutes. She oogled the clock in a growing panic. She'd already washed up and changed clothes about five times. She knew they were riding horses so she'd decided on a good pair of dark wash jeans and a blue blouse with a v-neck. She felt pretty enough. Then she found some boots that the store attendent had assured her was good for riding. They laced up the front and had a low heel on them. At least they were pretty comfortable to walk in so she couldn't see how riding would be much different. She was a little panicky about that too. What if she fell off? What if she embarassed herself in front of Alexander? All the worst case scenarios ran through her head.
She threw on a little make up, a trick that she'd picked up from Edith when she was around. Hoping she wasn't too dolled up, she glanced at the clock again and gasped. Ten minutes! She checked herself in the mirror once more before darting out the door. She didn't have a vehicle, not that she'd know how to drive one anyway, so she carefully folded her clothes and shifted outside the Ark before take off with the bag of clothes in her mouth. She knew she'd be faster on four legs. Once she got close to the cafe, she ran behind the building into the alley and shifted back, quickly changing back into the clothes and heading back around the front. Choosing a table just outside the front door, she sat down to wait, her fingers already beating a rhythm on the table top, nerves setting in.
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