Within the Northern vicinity of the city, the wealthy gather behind meticulously trimmed hedges and high-class architecture. The pristine streets are paved with stone and the storefronts are brightly lit and inviting - for the right clientele. In the North, every establishment is eager to cater to the rich and the wealthy. Many such places are used to the sometimes peculiar requests of the otherworldly but here there is little that money cannot buy - whether it happens to be illegal or merely involves looking the other way. Vampires and Dark Hunters are often found upon these Northern streets, their long lives often contributing to their sizable wealth which allows them the luxuries that the North provides.
Eternity
The VooDoo Room
The Witchery
The newly opened Eternity is an expensive fine dining restaurant nestled high upon the hills of the North - providing it a breathtaking view of the city below. The award-winning chefs at Eternity collaborate directly with local farmers and producers to source the freshest ingredients for its ever-changing menu. The staff at Eternity pride themselves on serving each customer's unique dietary needs - from the vampiric to the mortal races. Reservations are strongly encouraged as Eternity is frequently booked to capacity.
Located in the heart of the North, the Voodoo Room is the spirits lover's destination of choice in Sacrosanct. The Voodoo room is a craft cocktail bar that aims to provide an eclectic and exotic atmosphere. Nestled among the William Morris wallpaper, gold, and wood, you will find a new kind of neighborhood cocktail bar. One where hospitality and skill work in concert. With intoxicating liquors and a voodoo vibe, the Voodoo room will keep you coming back for more. Guided by the mantra of providing a one of a kind, high-end experience, the Voodoo Room's mixologists meet the highest standards with a fantastically themed selection of cocktails and specials.
Dark, Gothic, and thoroughly theatrical, the Witchery is a place to indulge yourself with it's lavish, theatrical suites. Whatever room you choose, you'll find glamor, indulgence, and luxury. From the Vestry to the Library and the Armory, the suites of the Witchery are nothing short of sensually romantic. A stay at the Witchery is not complete without dining in the rich baroque surroundings of the original oak-paneled hotel or among the elegant candle-lit charms of the Secret Garden. Whether you stay or dine, The Witchery is an unforgettably magical experience.
I have a feeling pretty quickly on that Raven is doing this for me. Just the way she looks a the store and the more glamorous clothing racks tells her true feelings on what we're doing here and I hate to think that I'm only making her miserable. Meanwhile, I can't keep my eyes off of everything. There's something really pretty here or something I never thought I'd see someone wearing over here and wow, look at that dress! My eyes never stick to one spot too long and I know I'm pretty much dragging Raven along for the ride but she graces me with a smile every time I look at her and I try to take reassurance from that. I keep picking out clothes for Raven to look at, holding them up like I'm modeling. I'm trying to cheer Raven up but it looks like that won't be happening today. She either smiles and nods in approval or scowls and shakes her head. There's really no in between. I even try picking out a few for her and holding them up in front of her in a questioning way but I don't think Raven likes it when someone else picks out her clothes. Finally I give up on that idea. I take note of the clothes Raven does pick up, usually something dark colored or semi dark, usually no patterns, pretty much as plain as the clothes we have on now. I look down at what I'm wearing. A black tshirt and faded jeans. I like them. They're comfortable but it's easy enough to see that we stick out in a store like this. As Raven starts watching something rather intensely, I follow her gaze and freeze. I can smell the difference now and even though I don't know if he's a hunter or witch or what, I know that he's not human and judging by Raven's reaction, he's not good. I shrink toward her, ready to run at her word. That's about when the guy goes past and I move even closer to Raven, taking reassurance from her presence. She seems to sense that something's bothering me and after looking at the guy in question, she nudges my shoulder and it helps to comfort my fears. I know that she'll always do whatever she can to protect me. That's when a familiar scent teases my nose. I whip my head around as Raven does, taking in the feminine form of Nadya as she approaches. I smile and wave, happy to see the girl that bought me the good smelling coffee and the delicious pastry. Raven seems to know her too but I can't judge enough by her features if she likes her or not. Nadya has always been nothing but kind to me. I look over her attire, the corset top only seeming to confuse me. How do you get that on and off with all those contraptions? Can she even breathe in there? I give her a questioning look but my gaze moves to Raven as she points out that I needed new clothes. I smile again and nod. "I just don't know where to start. Everything's so colorful and pretty." When I suddenly get pushed from behind, I tense up immediately, turning my head to Raven for encouragement only to see she's the one who pushed me. I scowl in puzzlement, noting the look she's giving Nadya. Does she want me to hang out with her today instead of Raven? I thought we were having fun. Okay, so maybe I was having most of the fun but doesn't Raven like hanging out with me? I don't know what to think. She talks to Nadya now, mentioning something about a tab if she shows me. Shows me what? Where to start? I look between the two of them, apparently very lost in this conversation. |