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.
He did not miss the way she stole glances as they walked. It made him uncomfortable, but he didn't show it. Perhaps it was just because he had never been around someone who looked at him in that manner. He wasn't exactly a ladies man, contrary to what many might think. He'd never had a girlfriend, never even gone on a date with a woman he was really interested in. This was a first. The whole experience was strange and uncomfortable, but he was trying his best to just live within the moment and now allow anything to bother him. And so, he didn't draw his gaze to her or draw attention to her glances. He would let her have them. In a way, it made him feel good. Surely he would have to say an extra prayer tonight.
They talked about living arrangements and who he knew. She mentioned that she knew Nadya, that the woman was actually in her pack and dating the alpha. He longed for that pack bond. Perhaps he would find himself a pack soon enough. "She and her children seem kind. I've only met them once, at the beach. Her children were impressed with my surfboard." He smiled at the memory of how the children fawned over his surfboard as if it were some object from outer space. He had offered to teach the children to surf at the pool, but he had yet to come across her again. "I offered to teach them to surf. So when you see Nadya again, let her know that I live near the bar I found you in." He would always hold up on his promises and offers. Never had he lied about a thing like that. Perhaps that's what made him genuine. He only said what he meant. It was a shame more people weren't like that now.
Ashton listened to her list all the people she knew and he had to admit, she knew far more about this place and meeting people than he did. Perhaps he should take some pointers from her. It seemed like she had a pretty healthy connection with people. Maybe she could introduce him to the others sometime.
He nearly choked on his own saliva when she asked if he had any girlfriend's before...or boyfriends. As she began to steer the conversation down the path of homosexuality, Ashton began to get more uncomfortable. "My beliefs forbid homosexuality...though it does not mean I cannot befriend them." He had nothing against the people, only the choices they made. "But no, no girlfriends that ever meant anything to me. Many find me...too plain, too conservative, too religious. They call me old-fashioned." Many women, he was learning, wanting to just sleep with everyone to test them out. They didn't want to hold conversations to see if they were even compatible. Many could not handle his views. Could she?